It’s The Month of LOVE!
Did you meet your special someone at Central? We want to hear your story! From chance encounters in class to study sessions that sparked something more, Central is where so many lifelong love stories begin. And we know there are plenty of Double Devils out there – two Blue Devils who found each other and built a life together. Whether you met in the residence halls, on the field, or somewhere in between, share how Central brought you together. Help us celebrate the connections, memories, and Blue Devil pride that last a lifetime.
Central Love Connections

Calling all alumni in Southern Florida!

Join your fellow Blue Devils for one or both Central alumni receptions. These casual events will be a fun and relaxed opportunity to reconnect, network, and celebrate your Central pride. Whether you’re in the area briefly or a full-time resident, come enjoy great conversation, familiar faces, and the chance to strengthen your Central community – Sunshine included!

Are you looking to Rock Your LinkedIn Profile?
Join Aaron Faucher ’09, M’13, Senior Customer Success Manager for LinkedIn Learning on Thursday, March 5 at Noon

Explore how to create a LinkedIn profile that brings your personal career story to life, whether you’re just starting out, seeking to advance, or making a career change. Aaron Faucher, our LinkedIn Rock Your Profile Ambassador, offers tips on tailoring each section, starting with the key insight that a LinkedIn profile is unique and shouldn’t be approached exactly like a resume.

Aaron covers ways to add media to a profile, methods for showcasing your career accomplishments and aspirations, and specific examples of profile phrases and language that can help inspire your personal story.

Learning objectives

  • Profile photo best practices
  • Creating a custom LinkedIn heading
  • Updating your industry
  • Introducing yourself in the summary section
  • Adding work experience
  • Adding skills
  • Getting endorsements
  • Requesting recommendations

RSVP to Tia Giansiracusa by March 2 at tg@ccsu.edu for this virtual event. 

Aaron Faucher is a learning and development (L&D) strategist, working with corporate L&D leaders to shape today’s workforce and to help build tomorrows through his work.  Aaron brings a unique perspective to this work, having spent 10 years working with students, faculty, and administrators in higher education in advisory and program development roles.

Join the Central Alumni LinkedIn Group to stay up to date on campus news, upcoming alumni events, and see what your fellow Blue Devils are up to. It’s a great way to stay connected and engaged with the Central community.

  Central Alumni LinkedIn Group

Alumni Day at the Central men’s basketball game was an exciting afternoon of reconnecting, cheering on Central, and showing off plenty of Blue Devil pride.

   

Join fellow Blue Devils in leaving a lasting mark on campus by purchasing a personalized brick for the CCSU Alumni Pavilion Blue and Bold Campaign.

As shown in the photo of bricks already purchased, each brick tells a unique story and becomes a permanent part of Central’s legacy. You can customize your brick in many meaningful ways; by celebrating a class year, recognizing a sports team, honoring a beloved professor, coach, or loved one, or even purchasing a brick together as a family or group of friends. Each inscription represents pride, connection, and the memories that make Central special, while helping support the future of the university for generations to come.

Pricing:
$1,000 (4x8 with three lines up to 20 characters per line)
$5,000 (8X8 with six lines up to 20 characters per line)
$25,000 Distinguished Plaque inside the Pavilion (Only eight available)

PURCHASE YOUR BRICK TODAY!


Nominate an Outstanding Central Alumnus!
Honor a fellow Blue Devil who inspires through service and community impact by nominating them for a CCSU Alumni Association Alumni Award.
 
The deadline for submission is March 31, 2026. 




Central’s College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences invites you to take part in the inaugural Allied Health Sciences Annual Conference on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Sponsorship opportunities are available and offer meaningful ways to showcase your leadership while helping bridge the gap between academia and industry, prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals, and support workforce development.

The conference will bring together faculty, students, alumni, and industry leaders to explore advances in allied health through innovation, collaboration, and community impact, while strengthening the pipeline of future healthcare professionals.

Session proposals are now being accepted, and proceeds will benefit the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Dean’s Fund, directly supporting student education and experiential learning.

Sponsorship, proposal submission and event details
CHRS programs and the Central Community Health Education Clinic
 


The 215th Anniversary Symposium Honoring Elihu Burritt
You are invited to a symposium honoring Elihu Burritt, abolitionist, pacifist, linguist, global reformer, and the namesake and patron of the Central Library.

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Location: Founders Hall, Davidson Hall
Snow date: Thursday, February 26, 2026

For more details and to RSVP to this complimentary event, click here

Tonight, February 6 @ 7pm – FREE PLANETARIUM SHOW: 'Binary Systems' in Copernicus Planetarium
February 7 @ 1pm & 4pm - DOUBLE HEADER! Men’s & Women’s basketball vs. Wagner College
February 25 @ 12:15pm - Central Authors: William J. Mann ’84 in Elihu Library Rare Book Room
March 27 @ 6pm – Central Athletics Beer and Wine Tasting - (click here to register)
 

Important Information Regarding Central’s Online Giving Platform GiveSmart
To further protect our donors, our giving platform has introduced enhanced credit card verification requirements starting Feb 10, 2026.
All credit card transactions in Givesmart will now include additional verification:
•    Address Verification System: Confirms the donor’s billing address matches what’s on file with their bank.
•    Card Verification Value: Requires the 3–4-digit security code to confirm the donor has the physical card during online transactions.

This Blue Devil Journey is sponsored by A & A Office Systems, INC.