What follows is a list of events hosted by or sponsored by the Monte Ahuja College of Business, significant holidays and important dates by semester. To see what is happening University-wide, please see the University calendar here.
Please note that not all College of Business events appear on the University calendar.
March 2023:
Friday, March 24th: Networking event at andor.creative 921 Huron Road, Cleveland, Ohio from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Visit the office space of two successful, young alumni for a night of networking and more. Get the details and RSVP here.
Saturday, March 25th: Executive MBA Lunch and Learn - experience what it is like to be an EMBA student, have lunch with faculty, staff, current students. You also have the option to sit in on a class. RSVP here.
Thursday, March 30th: Ohio Society of CPAs High School Accounting Day from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM in the Student Center Ballroom. Interested high school students should register here.
Thursday, March 30th through Saturday, April 1st: Community+Innovation+Technology Hackathon - solve real-world, local problems with technology. Learn more and register here.
April 2023:
Wednesday, April 5th: Brand Identity & Intro to Social Media with our Small Business Development Center – an essential starting point for every small business owner whether you are starting-up your new venture or rebranding your business. 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Learn more and register here.
Thursday, April 6th: Donuts with the Dean from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in our College of Business Building Lobby! Pick up a donut, have a cupof coffee on us, meet the dean and network in these informal meet and greet sessions. Each session will have faculty or staff members in the college in attendance as well and be open to questions from all attendees. No RSVPs necessary. We are there until the donuts are gone!
Tuesday, April 11th: : The Art of Negotiation with our Small Business Development Center – ideal for business owners already in business with local customers. 9:30 to 11:00 AM. Learn more and register here.
Thursday, April 13th: Beta Alpha Psi will host Meaden & Moore on Zoom from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM. Get the link from Beta Alpha Psi at bap@csuohio.edu.
Thursday, April 13th: Rotary Student Awards. Windows on the River. Additional details to be announced soon - by invitation.
Thursday, April 13th: Newly Admitted Graduate Business Student Night at Hofbrau Haus from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Learn more and RSVP here.
Saturday, April 15th: Deadline to apply for the Weston Ideation Lab Summer Accelerator Internship. Learn more about this exciting new program and apply here.
Saturday, April 15th: Saturday with Susan. Alumni and prospective Executive MBA students are invited to a special event. Learn more and RSVP here.
Wednesday, April 19th: Launch Your Business with Customer-Focused Marketing with our Small Business Development Center – learn about the benefits of customer-focused marketing – 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Learn more and register here.
Thursday, April 20th: Beta Alpha Psi will host Ciuni & Panichi on Zoom from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM. Get the link from Beta Alpha Psi at bap@csuohio.edu.
Thursday, April 20th: Startup Essentials with our Small Business Development Center is ideal for individuals thinking about starting a business, entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to scale and learn about resources. 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Learn more and register here.
Thursday, April 20th: Beta Alpha Psi will host Ciuni & Panichi on Zoom from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM. Get the link from Beta Alpha Psi at bap@csuohio.edu.
Thursday, April 20th: Graduate College Networking Social. Details will be announced soon.
Friday, April 21st: Beta Gamma Sigma Induction Ceremony. 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in BU 118 (large lecture hall first floor). Invitation only.
Wednesday, April 26th: Annual Accounting Banquet. Celebrating 50 years. 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM in the Student Center, Third Floor Ballroom. By invitation only.
Thursday, April 27th: Cornerstone Speaker Series: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Is A Strategy featuring Kevin Clayton, Senior Vice President of the Cleveland Cavaliers moderated by Jim Kahler from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM via Zoom webinar. Register here today.
Saturday, April 29th: Spring Open House. Get the details and RSVP here.
May 2023:
Wednesday, May 3rd: Brand Identity & Intro to Social Media with our Small Business Development Center – an essential starting point for every small business owner whether you are starting-up your new venture or rebranding your business. 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Learn more and register here.
Thursday, May 4th: Donuts with the Dean from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in our College of Business Building Lobby! Pick up a donut, have a cupof coffee on us, meet the dean and network in these informal meet and greet sessions. Each session will have faculty or staff members in the college in attendance as well and be open to questions from all attendees. No RSVPs necessary. We are there until the donuts are gone!
Thursday, May 4th: Beta Alpha Psi will host KPMG on Zoom from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM. Get the link from Beta Alpha Psi at bap@csuohio.edu.
Thursday, May 4th: Startup Essentials with our Small Business Development Center is ideal for individuals thinking about starting a business, entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to scale and learn about resources. 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Learn more and register here.
Friday, May 5th: Last day of classes for the Spring 2023 Semester
Saturday, May 6th through Friday, March 12th: Finals Week
Monday, May 8 through May 10: Three Day Global Business Bootcamp, aligns to NASBITE CGBP business certification. Learn more and register here.
Thursday, May 11th: Rotary Business Leadership Awards at Windows on the River. Details to be announced soon.
Friday, May 12th: Every Film Is A Startup Premiere. Details to be announced soon.
Friday, May 12th: Doctoral Commencement
Saturday, May 13th: Commencement: The Monte Ahuja College of Business will be in the afternoon ceremony. Students should arrive by 1:00 PM to line up and the processional will begin promptly at 2:00 PM.
Wednesday, May 17th: Launch Your Business with Customer-Focused Marketing with our Small Business Development Center– learn about the benefits of customer-focused marketing – 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Learn more and register here.
Thursday, May 18th: Startup Essentials with our Small Business Development Center is ideal for individuals thinking about starting a business, entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to scale and learn about resources. 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Learn more and register here.
Saturday, May 20th: First Day of the Summer Semester - all sessions.
Monday, May 22nd: First Week Day of classes for the Summer Semester.
Wednesday, May 23rd: Merchant Series: Canva 101 with our Small Business Development Center– learn all about this free design tool – 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Learn more and register here.
Thursday, May 25th: Cohen & Company Leadership Day. You must apply to attend. Learn more by visiting their site here.
Monday, May 29th: Memorial Day - University Holiday. No classes and university offices are closed.
June 2023:
Thursday, June 1st: Startup Essentials with our Small Business Development Center is ideal for individuals thinking about starting a business, entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to scale and learn about resources. 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Learn more and register here.
Thursday, June 1st: Deadline to apply for the Sport Management Institute from Monday, June 19th through Friday, June 23rd. High School students are invited to attend this week-long hands-on experience on the Cleveland State University campus. Students will have site visits at a variety of local venues supplemented by classes in areas such as marketing, sponsorships, community relations, event management, venue operations, safety & security and more! Learn more and register here before June 1st.
Wednesday, June 7th: Brand Identity & Intro to Social Media with our Small Business Development Center – an essential starting point for every small business owner whether you are starting-up your new venture or rebranding your business. 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Learn more and register here.
Thursday, June 15th: Startup Essentials with our Small Business Development Center is ideal for individuals thinking about starting a business, entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to scale and learn about resources. 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Learn more and register here.
Monday, June 19th: Juneteenth - University Holiday. No classes and university offices are closed.
Monday, June 19th through Friday, June 23rd: Sport Management Institute - High School students are invited to attend this week-long hands-on experience on the Cleveland State University campus. Students will have site visits at a variety of local venues supplemented by classes in areas such as marketing, sponsorships, community relations, event management, venue operations, safety & security and more! Learn more and register here before June 1st.
Wednesday, June 21st: Launch Your Business with Customer-Focused Marketing – learn about the benefits of customer-focused marketing – 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Learn more and register here.
Friday, June 30th: Last Day of Classes for Six Week Summer Session 1.
July 2023
Saturday, July 1st: First Day of Classes for Six Week Summer Session 2.
Monday, July 3rd: First Day of Week Day Classes for Six Week Summer Session 2.
Tuesday, July 4th: Independence Day - University Holiday. No classes and university offices are closed.
August 2023
Friday, August 11th: Last Day of Classes for Six Week Summer Session 2 and Summer 12-Week Session
Saturday, August 26th: First Day of the Fall 2023 Semester
Monday, August 28th: First Week Day of Classes for the Fall 2023 Semester
Fall 2023:
Friday, September 1st: Last Day to drop a class with a full refund.
Monday, September 4th: Labor Day - University Holiday. No classes and university offices are closed.
Monday, September 11th: University Census Date
Sunday, October 8th through Wednesday, October 11th: Forbes Under 30 Summit
Tuesday, October 10th: Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbs Day Observed. No classes. Offices are open.
Thursday, November 2nd through Saturday, November 4th: 10th Startup Vikes. Details to be announced soon. Learn more about Startup Vikes here.
Friday, November 10th: Veterans Day Observed - University Holiday. No classes.
Friday, November 10th through Saturday, November 11th: The Ohio Collegiate Sales Competition. More information to follow.
Sunday, November 12th through Sunday, November 19th: Homecoming Week. More information to follow.
Thursday, November 23rd through Sunday, November 26th: Thanksgiving Recess - No classes and university offices are closed.
Friday, December 8th: Last day of classes for the Fall 2023 Semester
Monday, December 11th through Saturday, December 16th: Final Exams
Sunday, December 17th: Fall 2023 Commencement