March 5, 2025 MBA Newsletter

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Creating Value with the Value Proposition Matrix

Thursday, March 6 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Floor 1 Activity Room B, Sears think[box] , 11201 Cedar Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States Link

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Join us on Thursday, March 6 as part of the Case Western Reserve University Entrepreneurship Skills Lab Series for a workshop on Creating Value with the Value Proposition Matrix with Andrea Navratil, Director of New Ventures at MAGNET.

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Healthy Food Give Away

Monday, March 10 11:00am - 1:00pm

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Kicking off the second week of the March Healthy Habits Challenge is a Healthy Food Giveaway with UH&CS and DoS. UH&CS and DoS are working together to raise awareness of resources and support regarding housing and food security concerns for our campus community. In addition to resources and healthy food, UH&CS' Dietitian will be on campus to answer any questions students may have about nutrition.

On March 10th, from 11 am - 1 pm, UH&CS and DoS will host a healthy food giveaway, where students can come and make a fruit bowl or enjoy a veggie tray with pita and dip.

If you want to learn more about resources and support for food and housing security and get free snacks, stop by. Registration is not required but will act as a reminder for the event as food is first come, first served.
 

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Healthy Habits Challenge: Beginner Yoga Class

Monday, March 17 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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As part of week three of the March Healthy Habits Challenge, UH&CS is offering a beginner yoga class taught by an instructor from One To One. This class focuses on the foundational poses of yoga, proper alignment, and breathing techniques with a slower pace.  Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mats as we cannot provide mats for this class.

If you would like to participate in this particular yoga class, you must sign up for the March Healthy Habits Challenge. You can sign up for the challenge by copying and pasting this URL into your web browser (https://cglink.me/2cS/r2265698).

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Securing Federal Jobs: Resume Writing Workshop

Tuesday, March 18 10:00am - 11:00am

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Learn how to craft a federal resume that stands out! This workshop will guide you through the unique requirements of federal job applications, including formatting tips, highlighting key skills, and tailoring your experience to meet government hiring standards. Gain the tools you need to confidently navigate the federal hiring process and secure your dream job in public service.

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Mindful Activity Hour: Mini Zen Gardens

Wednesday, March 19 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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Join UH&CS on Wednesday, March 19th from 1PM - 4PM in the TVUC Senior Classroom B for an afternoon crafts. This Month’s featured craft is creating a mini Zen Garden. In addition, there will be the usual mindful activities, play-doh, coloring, puzzles, etc.

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Fireside Chat: Dean Mueller, President & Owner, Dealer Tire

Thursday, March 20 5:30pm - 7:00pm

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Join us for an engaging Fireside Chat with Dean Mueller, President and Owner of Dealer Tire, as he shares insights from his journey in private equity-backed business growth, acquisitions, and leadership. This conversation is designed for aspiring Entrepreneurship-Through-Acquisition (ETA) professionals eager to learn about industry selection, scaling businesses, financing strategies, and building a winning company culture. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable lessons from an industry leader!

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Pizza with Police

Friday, March 21 11:30am - 12:45pm

TVUC, 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, United States Link

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CWRU police officers will be handing out free pizza slices to anyone that can correctly answer safety-related questions!

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Product Focused Innovation in Medical Device Development

Friday, March 21 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Floor 6 Large Conference Room, Sears think[box] , 11201 Cedar Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States Link

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Join us on Friday, March 21 as part of the Case Western Reserve University Entrepreneurship Speaker Series for a roundtable discussion with Vineet Erasala (CWR '18), Chief Operations Officer at Genetesis.

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Healthy Habits Challenge: Pilates

Friday, March 21 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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As part of week three of the March Healthy Habits Challenge, UH&CS is offering a Pilates class taught by an instructor from One To One. This class is a low-impact class that focuses on muscle tone, balance, posture, body alignment, and mind-body awareness. There is concentration on each movement being precise, steady, and controlled with associated breath control. Pilates specifically focuses on your core, which affects the rest of your body.   Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat to practice. If you don't have one, a few will be available in the space.

If you would like to participate in this particular Pilates class, you must be signed up to participate in the March Healthy Habits Challenge. You can sign up for the challenge by copying and pasting this URL into your web browser (https://cglink.me/2cS/r2265698).

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Coffee and Community

Friday, March 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Are you a founder? A co-founder? Do you have a side hustle? Or maybe you are just wanting to meet people who like entrepreneurship! If that sounds like you, join us on Friday, March 21 as part of Founder Friday for coffee, snacks and community. 

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Healthy Habits Challenge: Week 4 Mental Health

Monday, March 24 at 1:00am to Monday, March 31 at 5:00pm

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Join us for week 4 of the Healthy Habits Challenge, where we will focus on mental health.

For the past three weeks, you’ve focused on your physical health by being hydrated, eating healthy, and exercising. Now, we challenge you to focus on your mental health.

Mental wellness allows us to have healthy mindsets ready for complex thinking and decision-making, which allows for clear mind and productivity.

For this final week, we invite you to try incorporate selfcare into your daily schedule, along with drinking water. We encourage you to dust off some of your old hobbies you haven’t had the chance to enjoy. Or, try something completely new and discover a new activity to love! This way, you’ll find new ways to relax. Have fun with this last week, and enjoy putting your mental health first while staying hydrated.

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Healthy Boundaries

Monday, March 24 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Let's set healthy boundaries together. Saying no can be tough, but it is a full sentence. Do you feel like you find your self doing too much for others and not enough for you? Or have you ever been offended by someone asking for space and time? If you have said yes to either, that's all normal, but there are ways to work through that discomfort.

Join UH&CS and the Peer Health Educator team as we go through the fundamentals of setting a boundary, and respecting a boundary.

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, March 25 11:00am - 5:00pm

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Delta Epsilon Mu, CCEL, and Thwing Centers are cohosting an American Red Cross blood drive. Make a blood or platelet donation and get a $10 Amazon e-gift card.

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Behind Happy Faces: Take Charge of Your Mental Health

Tuesday, March 25 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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From the outside, Ross Szabo seemed to have a perfect life. He was successful, well-liked and a leader in his community. Underneath his easy-going appearance, he was hiding an immense amount of pain.

Ross’s presentation traces how mental health disorders and trauma can impact a person from a young age and the consequences those issues have throughout every phase of life. He talks about being born into a family with a history of mental health disorders/addiction, being diagnosed with bipolar disorder when he was 16, and attempting to take his own life in his senior year of high school.

Ross’s struggles continued into his 20’s and the damage experienced during that time is something he is still processing today. During his most difficult times, he tried to hide what he was feeling to convince everyone that everything was ok, but that can only last for so long. Ross’s story resonates with the millions of people who are putting on a happy face to hide their true emotions.

Mental health challenges are one of the largest problems facing our society. Twenty to twenty-five percent of people experience a mental health disorder each year. Suicide is a leading cause of death. Outside of diagnosable disorders people are dealing with a lack of sleep, stress, and substance abuse.

During these difficult times, it is imperative for people to express what they are going through, know that they are not alone, and feel comfortable while seeking help. It is ok to not be ok.

Ross uses tasteful humor and insights to help participants understand common mental health conditions and individual differences. His presentation teaches a clear definition of mental health, a new vocabulary to help people talk about mental health the same way they talk about physical health, an emphasis on using good stress in your life, and how to develop effective coping mechanisms. He uses his personal story to help people think about the choices that they are making in their lives. Most importantly, he empowers people to take action to take charge of their mental health.

Learning Outcomes:

- Be able to define mental health as how we address and balance all of the challenges in our lives.

- Discuss the largest barriers preventing people from seeking help for their mental health.

- Recognize the different mental health challenges students are experiencing.

- Lessen the stigma surrounding mental health by hearing a first hand account of a person who is functioning well despite having a diagnosed mental health disorder.

- Identify the steps that are necessary to change ineffective coping mechanisms.

Open to all CWRU, CIA, CIM and KSU podiatry students.

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Snacks & Sips (Feat. Local Women-Owned Businesses!)

Friday, March 28 12:30pm - 2:00pm

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Join the Mather Center for coffee and snacks from a variety of local women owned businesses! We will have donuts from Vegan Doughnut Company, coffee from Cleveland Cold Brew, and more.

Food is on a first come, first serve basis so be sure to arrive early to get your pick.

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Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2025

Monday, March 31 at 8:00am to Saturday, April 5 at 11:00pm

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Check the event agenda for links to each day of events.