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Feb 12, 2025 MBA Newsletter

Elizabeth Kalfas - Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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Spring 2025 MBA Program Reminders


The Full-Time MBA Program follows the WSOM Graduate Academic Calendar
MBA Concentrations: Review approved electives from past semesters - FA24 and SP25 in the MBA Electives Google Drive.
1st Year Students - SAVE THE DATE!

Fall 2025 Group Advising: 
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
*check your email for the Zoom invite!*
STANDARD MBA Students
10:00 - 11:00 AM
STEM MBA Students
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Make sure you're receiving the "VISA News" newsletter from the VISA Office. Sign-up for the newsletter here.


Spring 2025 CPT & OPT Workshops:

CPT Workshops

You can watch a recording of the CPT Workshop online here or you can register to attend a live Zoom session hosted by an advisor with the VISA Office.

Please click on a session below to register and access the Zoom link:

Friday, February 14, 2:00 - 3:00 pm: Webinar Registration - Zoom
Tuesday, March 25, 9:00 - 10:00 am: Webinar Registration - Zoom
Friday, April 18, 10:00 - 11:00 am: Webinar Registration - Zoom

OPT Workshops

A recorded OPT workshop is available for viewing here.  Please click on a session below to register and access the Zoom link for a live session:

Friday, February 28, 2:00 - 4:30 pm: Webinar Registration - Zoom
Wednesday, March 12, 3:00 - 5:30 pm: Webinar Registration - Zoom
Thursday, April 3, 2:00 - 4:30 pm: Webinar Registration - Zoom
Tuesday, April 22, 4:00 - 6:30 pm: Webinar Registration - Zoom
Friday, May 2, 11:30 - 1:30 pm: Webinar Registration - Zoom

Research Analyst Intern at Shaker Investments LLC

Research Intern will work with the Investment Team members on a group of industry sectors, developing in-depth fundamental research on companies in those sectors as directed by the managers. The position will develop models for selected companies as well as develop and verify investment thesis and valuation criteria for buying and selling those companies.
Apply Here
Candlewood Partners Summer 2025 Internship
 
Candlewood Partners, a boutique investment bank, is offering a Summer 2025 internship in Cleveland, providing hands-on experience in investment banking. Interns will work directly with senior bankers on M&A advisory, capital raises, and restructuring engagements, gaining real deal exposure and client interaction. Ideal candidates are undergraduates in Finance, Accounting, or Economics with strong analytical skills. Resumes are due by February 28th. For more details, visit Candlewood Partners or contact Matt Schuen (ms@candlewoodpartners.com) and Phil Rawson (plr@candlewoodpartners.com).
See Flyer for more information!

Spring 2025 Career Fair Expo

Please mark your calendars for the Spring 2025 Career Fair and Graduate School Expo! To be held on Friday, February 28th, 2025 from 10am-2pm. Registration is now open and the full list of employer and admission reps is listed.

CWRU 2025 Career Fair and Graduate School Expo is an event for current students and alumni of Case Western Reserve University. The Expo will be held in the Veale Athletic and Convocation Center Field House. This event is an opportunity for students to meet with recruiters for hiring opportunities. 

Employers will be recruiting students of all majors for all kinds of opportunities, including internships, co-ops, practicum, and/or full time jobs. Employers typically send CWRU alumni as representatives, so this is a great networking opportunity, even if you're not in the market for a position.

Commencement Information

This week, students that are eligible to graduate in May and August 2025 as well as students who graduated in Summer/Fall 2024 will be receiving an information email from Debbie Bibb. 

More details about registering for the ceremony will be sent out at the end of the month. Students will be able to register through Tassel starting on Monday, March 3rd.

PLEASE NOTE: The Diploma ceremony and link that will follow on March 3rd for registering for that event is a separate task from applying for graduation. Students should have received an email from Wendy Jelenik on 1/29 with the subject "Spring 2025 Graduation Application Deadline is February 7, 2025" that listed the details for satisfying those requirements. Students who are housed in the school of Graduate Studies should follow up with any graduation application requirements of your school. 

If you need a visa letter, please request through this link. If you have any questions regarding commencement, please contact Mimi Filsinger at mimi@case.edu. 

2025 Women's Leadership Luncheon

SPONSORED BY
Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University

WHEN:
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
11:30 A.M. to 2 P.M. EST

WHERE:
City Club of Cleveland
1317 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH

TICKETS:
A limited number of complimentary student tickets are available.
Interested students must complete this form by Friday, February 28.

LEARN MORE HERE & SPREAD THE WORD!

Event Updates for February 2025
Stay updated on all CWRU & WSOM Events through Campus Groups
 

EVENT

FDPC Valentines Day Flower Sale!

Monday, January 27 at 12:00am
to Friday, February 14 at 5:00pm
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Flowers for sale for Valentine's Day! (LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE)

OPENS JANUARY 27 12 AM, CLOSES FEBRUARY 7TH

These orders will be available for pickup on Friday February 14th from 10 am to 4 pm at Hovorka Atrium.
*there are also a limited number of bouquets for delivery which can be delivered to anyone living on northside or southside on campus*

[RAFFLE]
- Sign up for a free ticket on the CampusGroups to be entered into the raffle to win your choice of bouquet three (3) winners will be selected!

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‼️‼️~ SALE INFO
We will be having a Valentine’s Day Sale for bouquets!
(ALL FLOWER ORDERS COME WITH A FREE VALENTINE'S CARD AT PICKUP)

Orders on CampusGroups will open January 27th (LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE)

These will be mostly PICKUP with very limited DELIVERY options
—> the option to purchase a vase will also be provided

⚠️Orders will close on February 7th⚠️


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~ BUILD YOUR OWN BOUQUET (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE) 💐🌷🌹

We will be tabling at Hovorka Atrium on February 14th from 10am to 4pm

- there will be options to build your own flower bouquet (selecting from a variety of flowers and assembling it yourself for you or your valentine!)

Options to personalize a bouquet include but may not be limited to:
- Cards
- Pokemon Card
- Stuffed animal 🧸

We look forward to seeing you!
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EVENT

Introduction to Network Analysis

Thursday, February 13
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Network analysis helps us model connections and relationships between entities. From epidemiology to economics to literature, network analysis can reveal the invisible landscape of information and influence within a population or collection of objects. Learn the basics and get started applying network analysis in your own studies with this workshop.
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EVENT

Job Scam Workshop for International Students

Thursday, February 13
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Spring semester is a popular time for scammers to target international students with fake jobs. Learn how to spot these scams and what to do if you get caught in one. Featuring speakers from the Career Center, VISA, and OISRE.
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EVENT

Free Student STI Testing

Friday, February 14
6:00am - 8:00pm
TVUC Second Floor Conference Room, 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, United States
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University Health & Counseling Services along with the Cuyahoga Board of Health will be offering FREE and confidential STI testing to all students. Undergraduate, graduate and professional students from CWRU, CIA and CIM are welcome to attend.
STI testing will take place on a walk-in basis. No appointment necessary.
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CWRU Safety 101 Workshop

Friday, February 14
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join us for the CWRU Safety 101 Workshop, an interactive session led by Lt. Geoff Zevnik from CWRU Police, featuring one of the department’s K9 dogs! Learn important safety tips, insights on dating in the U.S., and information on how to protect yourself from scams. Learn more

You will also enjoy Valentine’s Day cookies while you connect and learn! 🍪💕
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Mindful Activity Hour

Friday, February 14
12:30pm - 3:30pm
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Show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day by taking a break and creating a selfcare kit at the Mindful Activity Hour on February 14th. from 12:30 PM -3:30 PM at the University Circle Incorporated Community Room (Address: 10831 Magnolia Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106). The blue link drops students off In front of the building.
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EVENT

Engineers Week 2025

Friday, February 14 at 12:45pm
to Friday, February 21 at 2:30pm
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Engineers Week is a national celebration that showcases how engineers make a difference in our world.

To celebrate, the Case School of Engineering E-Week Committee plans a number of events that inspire creativity, collaboration and fun.

We are extremely proud of our E-Week committee members including representatives from 9 student organizations.
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EVENT

Volunteer Event with Northeast Ohio SPCA

Saturday, February 15
11:00am - 2:00pm
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Join us on February 15th from 11 am to 2pm for a day of volunteering at Northeast Ohio SPCA! Northeast Ohio SPCA is a No-Kill Pet Shelter and Clinic located in Parma, OH. Transportation is included (about a 20 min drive)! Space is limited to only 10 volunteers per day so sign up quick! Participants will also need to sign a wavier.
 
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EVENT

Sound Bath & Stretch Class

Saturday, February 15
4:30pm - 6:00pm
One to One Fitness Center, 2130 Adelbert Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
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Join One to One's Sherri Englemann and Julie Brown for a meditative sound bath experience combined with passive Thai stretching designed to create a state of harmony and relaxation, increase a sense of well-being, expand awareness, and decrease stress and anxiety.

A recent participant shared:
"We loved the relaxation the talking through the whole experience. It felt like the old days...when we received regular healings... It also had a restorative yoga component to it, which I loved. Totally juxtaposed to my intense working out 🏋️‍♀️ I loved it. This is healthcare."
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Matcha Makers - Make Your Own Matcha Latte

Sunday, February 16
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Why have chocolate covered strawberries when you could have strawberry matcha. Come join us to make your own strawberry matcha drink!
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Brew CWRU Coffee Tasting - Experimental Coffees from B&W Coffee Roasters

Sunday, February 16
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Brew CWRU is back with another coffee tasting event! This time we are featuring some exotic, experimental coffees from Black & White Coffee Roasters based in Raleigh, NC. We will be brewing a floral, washed processed Gesha varietal from Guatemala, a tropical-tasting, thermal shock processed Pink Bourbon varietal from Colombia, and a funky, extended anaerobic processed Maracaturra varietal from Honduras. Stop by to taste these WILD coffees and experience the difference that processing done at the farm level can have on the end product!
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ENTP Kickoff Event

Monday, February 17
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Come join us to meet ENTP Executive Team and enjoy a free Potbelly! PBL 201. February 17th 6 PM - 7:30 PM.
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Yoga Class with Madaline

Monday, February 17
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join us for a non-heated vinyasa flow class in Thwing Multipurpose Room. Expect an energizing practice, so be sure to bring a yoga mat if you have one, as well as a water bottle. We look forward to seeing you in class!
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Global Career Connections

Tuesday, February 18
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Come join us to hear experience from domestic & international students on how to get their jobs!
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Introduction to Financial Careers

Wednesday, February 19
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join us for a presentation on potential pathways within the financial services and free food! We will dive into what options there are for students studying finance and finance-adjacent fields, what differentiates careers in investment banking, private equity, wealth/asset management, venture capital, quant, and more.

Sign up on CampusGroups in advance!
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Primary Research: The Key to Unlocking the Voice of Your Customer

Thursday, February 20
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Floor 1 Activity Room B, Sears think[box] , 11201 Cedar Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
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Join us on Thursday, February 20 as part the Case Western Reserve University Entrepreneurship Skills Lab Series for a workshop on how to complete primary research with William Tavel (MGT '18, CWR '17), CEO and founder at Cassandra Consulting Company.
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Zs Get Degrees: Healthy Sleep Habits

Thursday, February 20
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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On February 20th UH&CS will be presenting a Healthy Sleep Program at TVUC in Senior Classroom A in from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PM.

During this program you will learn about healthy sleep habits, how sleeping supports long-term memory for the exam you are gearing up for, and even build your own healthy sleep kit!
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Location: https://case.edu/studentlife/healthcounseling/about/hours-location-contact-info
Appointments: http://myhealthconnect.case.edu/Student on phone, with timelycare logo

Care Anytime:

Non-urgent messages: myhealthconnect.case.edu.
TimelyCare 24/7 telehealth for mental health AND medical visits
Nurse on-call (after hours and on weekends): 216.368.2450
Counselor on-call (after hours and on weekends): 216.368.587

Liz Kalfas | Director, MBA Programs & Student Success
PBL 160M | liz.kalfas@case.edu | 216.368.0874 (office)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizkalfas/