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ACS Rubber Division

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ACS Rubber Division

GSC - Professional, Engineering

Website

Mission
The mission of the ACS Rubber Division Case Student Chapter at Case Western Reserve University is to connect students with opportunities in the elastomer industry through education, collaboration, and professional development. By bridging academia and industry, the chapter fosters innovation, leadership, and community among the next generation of elastomer and polymer professionals.

Membership Benefits
Members of the ACS Rubber Division Case Student Chapter gain direct access to professional networking, industry engagement, and technical enrichment through affiliation with the ACS Rubber Division. The chapter provides opportunities for career development, research visibility, leadership experience, and community-building among graduate students pursuing careers in elastomer and polymer science.

Lifetime membership
Advantage Cleveland

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Advantage Cleveland

GSC - Social Service, School of Medicine, Re-Registration Required, Committee of Student Representatives

Website

Mission
AdvantageCLE Tennis and Education is a non-profit organization that offers an afterschool program to Cleveland’s youth. Kids from grades 1-5 can participate in tutoring sessions in literacy intervention, wellness, homework help, and tennis instruction. Their goal is to empower students to reach their full potential on the court and in the classroom. Through CWRU SOM, we hope to form a connection between medical students and these kids to help foster their growth through various volunteering opportunities.

Membership Benefits
Volunteering for AdvantageCLE offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Cleveland's youth while also fostering personal growth and development. By participating in tutoring sessions, wellness programs, homework help, and tennis instruction, volunteers can contribute directly to the academic success, health, and empowerment of children in grades 1-5. Engaging with AdvantageCLE not only allows volunteers to support a worthy cause but also provides invaluable experiences for building empathy, leadership skills, and cultural understanding

Lifetime membership
Aesthetic Dentistry

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Aesthetic Dentistry

GSC - Professional, Academic, School of Dental Medicine

Website

Mission
To provide the dental students excellent adjunct education to the dental school curriculum.

Membership Benefits
By providing a space of growth, we hope dental students are more interested and willing to partake in different technologies and services used in general dentistry. Our goal is have guests covering a range of topics from clear aligners to full mouth restorations to simple composite dentistry.

Lifetime membership
American Constitution Society

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American Constitution Society

GSC - Academic, School of Law

Website

Contact: Taryn Mitchell

Mission
We operate with the goal of building a progressive legal community that promotes and protects the principles of democracy and works together to realize those principles in our legal system, government, and institutions.

Membership Benefits
Legal networking events, speaker events, various social events.

Lifetime membership
American Dental Education Association Chapter

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American Dental Education Association Chapter

GSC - School of Dental Medicine

Website

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
The objectives of the chapter are:
1. Promote knowledge of and interest in academic careers.
2. Advance ADEA’s mission, strategic directions, key priorities and initiatives.
3. Promote membership in ADEA.
4. Prepare students, residents and fellows for local and national leadership positions.

Membership Benefits
The membership of this chapter shall consist of regularly enrolled predoctoral and allied students and advanced education residents and fellows of Case Western Reserve University, School of Dental Medicine. The ADEA Chapter offers students the opportunity to connect to dental education, academics, and research. We will hose events ranging from journal clubs, speaker panels with researchers from dental specialties, social events for dental special interest groups (ex. implants, 3D scanning, etc.), and opportunities to engage in research and/or attend conferences.

Lifetime membership
American Society for Microbiology

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American Society for Microbiology

GSC - Professional, Academic

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Mission
This organization shall; (1) promote student interest and further improve the quality of the Microbiology program at Case Western Reserve University; (2) promote community interest in microbiology; (3) provide aid for students interested in microbiology at the Case Western Reserve University with respect to the academic curriculum, research, employment, and (4) promote student participation in local, state, and national ASM meetings.

Membership Benefits
1) Quarterly educational microbiology activities, such as: bread baking microbiology workshop, brewery fermentation facility tour, water quality testing, building Winogradsky columns, and more!
2) Q&A sessions with employees in the field of microbiology: learn about jobs in food science, research, academia/teaching, and biomedical industries.
3) Network with other graduate students interested in microbiology - from the School of Medicine to the Engineering Department. We often get SILOed into our own labs and departments. This is an opportunity to experience the many avenues people use to explore microbiology!
4) As our club grows, we hope to eventually expand into hosting speakers from other universities and monetarily supporting student attendance at ASM conferences.

Lifetime membership
American Student Dental Association

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American Student Dental Association

GSC - Professional, Academic, School of Dental Medicine

Website

Mission
The American Student Dental Association is a national student-run organization that protects and advances the rights, interests, and welfare of students pursuing careers in dentistry. It introduces students to lifelong involvement in organized dentistry and provides services, information, education, representation and advocacy.

Membership Benefits
ASDA membership offers a range of benefits designed to support dental students in their academic and professional journeys. Key advantages include:

Advocacy: ASDA actively works to protect and advance the interests of its members by keeping them informed on issues affecting the dental profession and providing ways to advocate for change.

National Programs and Events: Members can participate in various in-person and virtual programs and events, offering opportunities for learning, involvement, and engagement at both local and national levels.

Publications: Membership includes access to both print and electronic publications, providing insights and information on the association, dental news, and trends within the profession.

Deals and Offers: ASDA collaborates with various businesses and organizations to provide members with exclusive discounts and deals, helping to make life more affordable during dental school.

American Dental Association (ADA) Membership: Predoctoral and international dental student members of ASDA automatically gain student membership with the ADA.

Lifetime membership
American Water Works Association

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American Water Works Association

GSC - Academic, Engineering

Website

Mission
Our mission is to unite graduate students and motivated undergraduates to explore innovative approaches to improving drinking water, both in the United States and globally. As a student chapter of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), we are committed to fostering creativity, supporting student growth, and preparing the next generation of leaders and experts in drinking water research and practice. We provide opportunities for professional development, community outreach, and networking through social and industry-focused events. By encouraging collaboration and engagement, we aim to inspire and highlight groundbreaking advancements in drinking water science and technology.

Membership Benefits
What We Offer:
Our chapter provides members with opportunities to connect, learn, and grow in the field of drinking water research and practice. Members gain access to professional development workshops, networking events with industry experts and researchers, and community outreach projects that make a real-world impact.

Events and Activities:
We host a variety of events, including:
Technical seminars and guest lectures on innovative water technologies
Hands-on workshops and student-led research discussions
Social events and networking mixers to connect with peers and professionals
Community service and outreach initiatives focused on improving local water systems

Communications:
Members receive regular updates through emails, newsletters, and social media, keeping them informed about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and the latest advancements in drinking water science and technology.

Lifetime membership
Anatomy Graduate Student Organization

Anatomy Graduate Student Organization

GSC - Academic, Class Cohort

Website

Mission
Helps to facilitate communication between the graduate students and faculty,
organizes social, volunteer, and professional events and creates opportunities for leadership development.

Membership Benefits
Opportunities for leadership and professional development. Opportunities to interact with professors and peers. Food and fun activities throughout the year.

Lifetime membership
Arab Medical Student Association

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Arab Medical Student Association

GSC - Professional, Cultural

Website

Mission
To bring together and develop a community of Arab medical students that supports academic diversity, cultural education and advocacy, and community through group activities, education, advocacy, and social events for medical students at Case Western Reserve University.

Membership Benefits
Get to join our community!

Lifetime membership
Asian Law Students’ Association

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Asian Law Students' Association

GSC - Academic, School of Law

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Contact: Luke Chen, Li Yang Low

Mission
Makes the Law School community better and share with others about the Asian diversity culture.

Membership Benefits
Members can benefited from our activities in the semester, network events, and reading groups!

Lifetime membership
Bangladeshi Student Association

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Bangladeshi Student Association

GSC

Website

Contact: Abdus Sattar, Tazrin Islam Tonny

Mission
Our mission is to assist incoming Bangladeshi national students and create a means of communication between them and current graduate students to help and adjust to new campus life. Helping nurture the members and making them prepared through advising for their life beyond school. Overall, creating a comfort zone for every member to come in their need.

Membership Benefits
By becoming a member, one will be a part of the welcoming Bangladeshi students' community. If the new member is from Bangladesh, they'll receive extensive mentoring (upon sign-up) from the current experienced members on different aspects of adjusting to a new country and culture. For other nationals, they'll get to know about the rich cultural background of Bangladesh through different events throughout the year. No matter the nationality, everyone is welcome here.

Lifetime membership
Biomedical Engineering Graduate Student Association

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Biomedical Engineering Graduate Student Association

GSC - Engineering

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Contact: Isabella McCollum

Mission
The mission of the BME GSA is to enhance the community experience for Graduate Students within the Biomedical Engineering Departments at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). The organization should:
1) Organize and execute a series of events dedicated to promoting student-student interactions, as well as student-faculty interactions
2) Increase transparency and awareness regarding faculty and department organization and decisions
3) Communicate with other graduate student organizations to promote community building and inter-departmental collaborations to the benefit of the BME graduate community

Membership Benefits
All CWRU BME Graduate students both part and full time (including CWRU Biomedical Engineering students in the Cleveland Clinic) are members of the Graduate Student Association and entitled to all the rights and responsibilities therein. This includes:
1) Voting to determine which members shall fill the positions listed in the Executive Board of Officers
2) Ability to participate in GSA run events and activities, such as seminars, general body meetings (GBMs), happy hours, etc.

Lifetime membership
Biomedical Graduate Student Organization

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Biomedical Graduate Student Organization

GSC - Academic

Website

Contact: Caylin Lepak, Email group officers

Mission
The Biomedical Graduate Student Organization (BGSO) seeks to unite biomedical graduate students in various biomedical graduate programs in the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Our ultimate goal is to enrich the student experience and promote career and professional development.

Membership Benefits
Members have the opportunity to engage in social and professional events that fosters sense of community throughout the biomedical graduate programs. We hope to provide a foundation for professional development and networking as well as being an involved unit with our faculty and administration to keep you updated and involved in decisions of the school.

Lifetime membership
Black Law Students Association

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Black Law Students Association

GSC - Professional, Cultural, School of Law

Website

Contact: Amajah Hall, Email group officers

Mission
The Black Law Students Association of Case Western Reserve University School of Law, exist for the support, guidance and direction of Black students in academic, professional and social endeavors.

Our main function is to assist members in the development of their legal careers and to provide opportunities for exposure to various areas and aspects of the legal profession. We recognize the need to act positively in the development of the Black community, to encourage cooperation and closer ties between its members of the Law School's community.

Membership Benefits
A. Ease the transition of first year students to the law school
process.
B. Aid in the recruitment and retention of Black law students and
professors.
C. Encourage interaction with other Black legal professionals.
D. Educate the law school community about the culture and
experiences of people of African descent.
E. Establish a strong relationship with other professional and
graduate organizations.
F. Perform community service in the Cleveland community.
G. Enhance the social and cultural lives of our members.
H. Keep all members apprised and informed in a timely manner.

Lifetime membership
Case Iranian Society

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Case Iranian Society

GSC - Cultural

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Contact: Esmaeel Asadi, Sogol Asaei, Negar Shaghaghi, Nahal Shahini, Parisa Saadatmand Hashemi, Hengameh Arjomandi, Farshad Barghi Golezani, Email group officers

Mission
This cultural organization is focused on sharing the rich Iranian culture with the entire CWRU community. CIS is trying to unite the Iranian students and maintain the rich ethnic and cultural heritage of the Iranian culture. CIS is providing opportunities and a forum for Iranians to be united within the CWRU community. CIS is committed to creating an environment where its members can interact, have fun, and help each other to become one big family. We encourage both Persians and those from other cultures to join us.

Membership Benefits
By joining CIS, you will become part of a vibrant community that supports each other unconditionally!

Lifetime membership
Case Med Book Club

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Case Med Book Club

GSC - Social/Recreational, Interest/Affinity, Committee of Student Representatives

Website

Mission
Our mission is to build community through our love of reading - creating a welcoming space, where everyone can connect, laugh, and learn together. We want to use the power of stories to spark meaningful conversations, friendship, and have a way to destress from the rigors of medical school.

Membership Benefits
We host bimonthly book club meetings where members can discuss selected reads and have the opportunity to suggest and vote on future book choices. In addition, we organize “Coffee and Read” events, which are casual gatherings that combine conversation, relaxation, and reading time.

In December, we’ll host a special event to share and discuss our favorite books of the year.

Communication:
Information about meetings and events is shared through email updates and Campus Groups sign-ups.

Lifetime membership
Case Med Casual Sports

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Case Med Casual Sports

GSC - Social/Recreational, Athletic, Committee of Student Representatives

Website

Mission
To promote wellness and activity in the form of casual sports in the sun for medical students.

Membership Benefits
Organized pick-up games (spikeball, volleyball, frisbee, cornhole, etc.) providing equipment and food to said pick-up games, occasional tournaments, and socials!

Lifetime membership
Case Med Special Olympics

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Case Med Special Olympics

GSC - Athletic, Social Service, Committee of Student Representatives

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Mission
We partner with Special Olympics Ohio and community allies to deliver barrier‑free, athlete‑centered programming that blends foundational sport skills, adaptive coaching, and culturally sensitive health care. Central to our work are hands‑on, supervised clinics where athletes practice skills in real time and CWRU members learn applied, neurodiversity affirming coaching. There will also be opportunities to provide physicals and health care, and family‑centered communication.

Membership Benefits
We partner with Special Olympics Ohio and community allies to deliver barrier‑free, athlete‑centered programming that blends foundational sport skills, adaptive coaching, and culturally sensitive health care. Central to our work are hands‑on, supervised clinics where athletes practice skills in real time and CWRU members learn applied, neurodiversity affirming coaching. There will also be opportunities to provide physicals and health care, and family‑centered communication.

Lifetime membership
Case Nepali Student Organization

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Case Nepali Student Organization

GSC

Website

Mission
1.2.1 To promote interactions among students and friends of Nepal by organizing social and cultural events.
1.2.2 To help Nepali students adjust to a new cultural and academic environment.
1.2.3 To highlight social and economic issues facing disadvantaged groups and reach through informed and impactful community service efforts.
1.2.4 To engage in fundraising activities to financially support disadvantaged groups in Nepal
1.2.5 To establish and promote mentorship and networking efforts within Case Western Reserve University and Nepali communities.

Membership Benefits
All Case Western Reserve University students are eligible for an active membership, which means they may vote or hold the office in the organization.

Lifetime membership
Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Organization

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Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Organization

GSC - Engineering

Website

Contact: Morgan Schuld, Email group officers

Mission
In the belief that a representative voice is needed to ensure that both the individual and collective interests of chemical engineering graduate students will be heard and acted upon by the faculty and administrative units of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, ChEGSO accepts this responsibility and pledges to address the concerns of the chemical engineering graduate student body.

We work to bring the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering together as a community through regular discussions and social events.

Membership Benefits
Members get to participate in department sponsored events, meet others in the department, and grow their personal and professional selves.

Lifetime membership
Chemistry Graduate Student Association

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Chemistry Graduate Student Association

GSC - Academic

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Contact: Neha Jadhav, Rahul Singh, Secretary CGSA

Mission
The Chemistry Graduate Student Association (CGSA) represents the graduate students as one united voice. CGSA focuses on providing advocacy for chemistry graduate students, building community engagements, and facilitating professional development opportunities. Our members demonstrate leadership, communication and service to Case Western Reserve University. We are chemistry graduate students looking to serve other chemistry graduate students.

Membership Benefits
Access to CGSA travel awards
Updates on Professional Development Opportunities
Student Advocacy within the department and beyond
Communication on departmental social events

Lifetime membership
Chinese Speaking Christian Ministry

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Chinese Speaking Christian Ministry

GSC - Religious

Website

Contact: Tian Wang

Mission
Also known as the Mustard Seed Christian Fellowship. The purpose of the organization is to provide Chinese students at CWRU a Christian community where they can pursue Jesus Christ with fellow followers. CSCM is open to all Case students, staff and faculty. The vision statement of Chinese Speaking Christian Ministries is: Through organizing various religious and cultural events on campus, we hope to promote the biblical understanding of our LORD Jesus Christ among Chinese students.

Membership Benefits
Announcement: Get the announcement of the church activities

Faith Sharing and Support: Engage with fellow Christians to share faith experiences, encourage one another, and find spiritual nourishment and growth in spiritual life.

Bible Study: We have Bible study groups to help members deepen their understanding of the Bible and know more about Jesus.

Prayer and Worship: You are welcomed to our prayer meetings and worship activities.

Lifetime membership
Christian Legal Society

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Christian Legal Society

GSC - Academic, School of Law

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Mission
"Christian Legal Society (CLS) is a fellowship of Christians dedicated to serving Jesus
Christ through the practice and study of law, the defenses of religious freedom and life, and the provision of legal aid to the needy." Christian Legal Society, National Chapter.

Membership Benefits
Provides students of Case Western Reserve University School of Law with a safe place for community and fellowship within the School of Law building.

Provides students of Case Western Reserve University School of Law with a forum to discuss the integration of work and faith.

Provides students of Case Western Reserve University School of Law with an opportunity to get involved in the School of Law and Greater-Cleveland communities, such as through service projects.

Lifetime membership
Christian Medical and Dental Association - Dental Branch

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Christian Medical and Dental Association - Dental Branch

GSC - Professional, Religious, School of Dental Medicine

Website

Mission
Serve the community at large through service and outreach, provide opportunities for personal and
professional development through speaking events with dental professionals who are a part of the
nationwide CMDA chapter, provide a space for students to develop Christian community, offer support to interested dental students, and explore the implications of our faith in our future professions.

Membership Benefits
Fellowship and community with other members of the Christian faith.

Lifetime membership

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