In The Community

TEAM SPECIFIC COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

Throughout the year, Cleveland State athletic teams were actively involved in the Cleveland community, giving back to a city that supports the Vikings on and off the court. Highlights of individual team initiatives include lacrosse hosting its inaugural Mental Health Awareness Game and men’s and women’s basketball once again honoring the legendary John McLendon. Lacrosse’s ‘You Are Never Alone’ campaign helped bring recognition to - and raise funds for - the CSU Counseling Center, while men’s and women’s basketball highlighted John McLendon’s work as a coach, educator and leader in conjunction with the Horizon League.

DEPARTMENT-WIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVES

As a department, Cleveland State recorded numerous hours of community service during the 2021-22 season, interacting with the Cleveland community through a variety of initiatives. Included in Cleveland State’s department-wide community service projects were reading programs with the 2nd & 7 Foundation, MedWish International, Adopt-A-Family holiday program, Lift Up Vikes! food drives, and many others. The Vikings also celebrated the 50th anniversary of Title IX - the landmark federal law signed on June 23, 1972 - throughout the month of June, highliting current student-athletes, former Vikings, CSU coaches and administrators that have worked tirelessly throughout the years to Celebrate. Recognize. Inspire. equality in higher education.

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