4 things to do around CSU week 9
- Wednesday 3/18 - Book Giveaway Popup
Join the Campus Activities Board in the Student Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and pick out a snack and a new book to read at no cost.
- Thursday 3/19 - Henna for a Cause
Support Blood Cancer United by getting a henna tattoo from Phi Sigma Rho in the Student Center Innerlink from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Thursday 3/19 - Startup Essentials Workshop
Attendees to this workshop, hosted by CSU Monte Ahuja College of Business, can learn essential information for getting a head start on business planning. The session will take place from 12 to 1 p.m. online with registration on VikesConnect.
- Saturday 3/21 - Think Champs and Line Dance Therapy
The Center for Campus Engagement encourages students to challenge their thinking through group activities and discussion at this session of Think Champs. It will take place from 12 to 2 p.m. in the Student Center Atrium and third-floor Commuter Lounge, where students can also relieve stress through line dance therapy.
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