CWRU News/Events
Message from EHS about Iodine Waste
Iodine is often used to disinfect wounds and other medical equipment, but it's important to dispose of it safely to avoid contaminating the environment. Improper disposal of iodine in a pathological incinerator can create a cloud of iodine that settles on nearby land and causes harm. Please collect iodine containing solutions and contaminated materials for disposal through the CWRU Hazardous Waste program.
To make sure we're handling infectious waste containing iodine properly, please keep these tips in mind:
When sending iodine containing materials to the CWRU hazardous waste program, make sure to disinfect them first if the iodine alone isn't enough. Infectious waste can not be sent out through the CWRU Hazardous Waste program.
>Don't mix bleach with iodine solutions, as it creates toxic fumes.
>Consider using alternative disinfectants to replace the need for iodine like hydrogen peroxide or quaternary ammonium compounds.
>Minimize the use of bleach as it can solubilize mercury and make it hard to remove the mercury prior to discharge to Lake Erie.
>Don't autoclave materials containing iodine, since it can create dangerous iodine vapor.
These precautions help protect the environment, personnel, and ensure the safe disposal of infectious waste and iodine. Thanks for doing your part to keep everyone safe and healthy!
For additional information and training on how to use the disposal system, please contact CWRU EHS at 216-368-2907.
Vegetable and Herb Plant Sale @ KSL Oval
After last spring's sold-out sale, the CWRU Farm Food Program team is returning to the Kelvin Smith Library Oval on campus for two days in May, selling several varieties of Farm-grown vegetable and herb plants for your garden, all at prices lower than you'll find at retail stores. Choose from tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, onions, zucchinis, cucumbers, basils, edible flowers and more! Come early, look for our pop-up tent, and bring your green thumb (and something to carry all the plants you'll want to buy). May 24th-May 25th 11am-2pm
Job, Co-Op, and Internship Opportunities
Nottingham Spirk, Fall Co-Ops
Nottingham Spirk is a local design firm, located within walking distance from campus. They hold hundreds of patents for designing products including the Swiffer, a wind resistant propane heater, the Febreze air duster, and the Schick electric shaver, just to name a few. You can read more about their design products here.
Nottingham Spirk is looking to hire 2 CWRU students this fall! One co-op is a Firmware co-op and the second is an electrical engineering co-op. Both job descriptions are attached.
They prefer candidates who have completed a minimum of 3 years of a BS degree program by August 2023. Masters students are welcome to apply, too.
To apply: Please submit your polished resume to coopinfo@case.edu with the subject heading "Nottingham Spirk Fall". Once your resume is received, Genine Apidone (the Director of Cooperative Education) will pass along the resume to the company. These opportunities won't be open for long so apply ASAP!
To learn more about the CWRU co-op program visit the website or contact Genine (coopinfo@case.edu) for more information!
Summer/Fall Co-Ops
See below for Summer/Fall co-ops! These opportunities are a great fit for ECSE BS and MS students. These positions will be filled quickly so interested students should apply ASAP. Email coopinfo@case.edu for resume help or questions.
MANUFACTURING/ROBOTICS
Saint-Gobain Plastic Performance, co-op job posting link (the job title says summer intern but their preference is for a summer/fall co-op student)
Siemens Healthineers, co-op job posting link
TEKTRONIX
Applications Co-op, co-op job posting link
Hardware Verification Co-op, co-op job posting link
MEDICAL DEVICES
Steris, co-op job posting link
Innovative Systems, Software Engineering Co-op.
Apply here: https://cwru.joinhandshake.
Rovisys, Systems Engineering Co-op.
Apply here: https://cwru.joinhandshake.
For more information about the CWRU Co-op Program, check out the website!
Community
Cleveland Asian Festival
The annual festival offers Free Admission, Free Parking with Free shuttle bus rides to and from the festival, Live entertainment including Cultural Performances and demonstrations on two outdoor stages, a World Marketplace of 100+ vendors and exhibitors, 25+ local restaurants, and caterers offering authentic Asian cuisines, Free health screenings at the Health Pavilion inside Asia Plaza, Free activities, Free games, Cleveland Asian Festival Trivia, and an Asian Pop Dance Competition.
Date and Time: Saturday, May 20, 2023 11am - 7pm Sunday, May 21, 2023 11am - 7pm
Location: Asia Plaza 2999 Payne Ave Cleveland, OH 44114
More information here: https://www.thisiscleveland.
Little Italy Artisan & Farmers Market at Tony Brush Park
A fun day of shopping in Little Italy, view the work from local artists, vendors and farmers.
Date and Time: Saturday, May 27, 2023 1pm - 7pm
Location: Little Italy Cleveland, OH
More information here:
https://littleitalycle.com/
Rock N Reggae Festival
The best of the Reggae influence comes to Cleveland, Ohio. With so much reggae style music out there, Rock N Reggae Festival is a 2 day event that showcases both new modern rock reggae and traditional roots reggae.
Date: Saturday, May 27, 2023 - Sunday, May 28, 2023
Location: Voinovich Park, Cleveland Ohio
More information here: https://reggaefestcleveland.
Miscellaneous
Save the Date : Summer Quad Lab Clean Out
Find More Space in Your Place! **Free to buildings on the main quad**
Dispose of your:
ÔùÅ computers and other electronics
ÔùÅ lab equipment and instruments
ÔùÅ scrap metal, including filing cabinets
ÔùÅ furniture
ÔùÅ refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerator/Freezer Pickups: mid-late July
All Other: mid July - early August.
NEW! Surplus form to re-home usable supplies
Last year >15,000 pounds of electronic waste & lab items were recycled/properly disposed of!
Hosted by the CWRU Climate Action Network Lab Greening committee to help responsibly dispose of unwanted and unneeded items campus-wide.