CSU College of Arts & Sciences

Rediscovering Cleveland Sci-Fi Author Andre Norton with Dr. Jeff Karem

Andre Norton is one of the pivotal figures in the history of science fiction and fantasy and remains eminently relevant for modern readers. Don Boozer (Cleveland Public Library) was joined by Dr. Jeff Karem, (CSU-English) to illuminate the life and work and Andre Norton. (pictured is Dr. Jeff Karem)

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On April 22, CSU students, along with their families and friends, enjoyed learning about Hungarian traditional music with the Harmonia Band and trying folk dances with László Tihanyi at the event. Organized by the Hungarian Program in the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at CSU, the event featured live music from a professional band, as well as a demo workshop on Hungarian folk music and a folk dance lesson led by a trained instructor. Students and their friends also organized a Hungarian ethnic potluck with hot food and desserts.

Dr. Krisztina Fehér
Visiting Lecturer
Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

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CSU Named an Age-Friendly University

In the latest Viking Voices Extra, University Marketing's Matt Lupica talks with Eric Allard, Chair and Professor of psychology, and Mary Milidonis, Associate Professor of physical therapy about what it means for CSU to be recognized as an age-friendly institution.

https://artsandsciences.csuohio.edu/news/psychology/csu-named-age-friendly-university

Today is the day! 🎬 The School of Film & Media Arts invites you to experience the creativity and talent of our students at the 5th annual FMA Student Film Festival, TONIGHT at 6 p.m. in Waetjen Auditorium. Admission is FREE and open to everyone—bring your friends and be inspired!

Lights, camera, action! 🎬 The School of Film & Media Arts invites you to experience the creativity and talent of our students at the 5th annual FMA Student Film Festival. Join us Wednesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. in Waetjen Auditorium for an unforgettable evening of original films. Admission is FREE and open to everyone—bring your friends and be inspired!

Step into a world of adventure! 🚀 The production of *Starmites* is lighting up the Helen Theatre stage now through April 19.

Experience the ultimate comic book musical—packed with action, heart, and unforgettable characters. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic! ✨

Secure your tickets at Playhouse Square’s website, https://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/starmites or call 216-241-6000 today.

Just a few days left until The President's Concert—don’t miss your chance to experience an unforgettable evening of music and community! Reserve your seat now and show your support for the Cleveland State School of Music 🎶

📅 Friday, April 17 • 7 pm
📍 Waetjen Auditorium • Music Building

Be part of a night that celebrates talent, passion, and Viking pride. Get your tickets here: https://ow.ly/3X5i50YIv9x

Students in the Northeast Ohio Master of Fine Arts (NEOMFA) program recently travelled to the 2026 Association of Writers & Writing Program (AWP) Conference and Bookfair in Baltimore.

AWP is an organization that elevates writers’ voices while supporting the academic programs and organizations that nurture them. Its annual conference provides students and professionals with a showcase in the nation’s largest marketplace for presses, journals and writing programs.

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Learn more about CSU's involvement in NEOMFA here:
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The Cleveland State Film & Media Arts Department is hosting CIFF Filmmaker Panels at FMA!

Join us for conversations with filmmakers whose work is screening at the 50th Cleveland International Film Festival. These panels explore the art, craft, business, and impact of filmmaking, with time for audience Q&A.

All panels are free and open to the public.

Friday, April 10:
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM — The Craft
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM — The Business

Saturday, April 11:
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM — Documentary
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM — Impact

Location: FMA Commons
1375 Euclid Ave, 6th floor, Cleveland, OH 44115

View info here: https://ow.ly/b37q50YGwcR

The Department of Africana Studies Presents: A Dr. Ralph Pruitt Lecture, Arts & Media Series

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Department of Africana Studies will host a screening of Dry Bones, Dr. Tara Conley’s powerful film about “Dynamite Ike” Maxwell—an iconic Black high school football player from Elyria, Ohio, whose promising path was forever altered following the tragic fatal shooting of his younger brother by a police officer in 1975.

The following day, Wednesday, March 25, Dr. Conley will deliver a talk titled “I’ve Been Bound by It: Representing Capitalist Enclosures in the Black Rust Belt,” which offers an important lens on history, community narratives, and regional Black experiences that I believe will resonate strongly with our students and faculty.

View more info here: https://ow.ly/hEIy50Yxz3C