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MBA & MEM Newsletter - 11.20.2024

Elizabeth Kalfas - Wednesday, November 20, 2024
 General   Events   Jobs & Career   Must Read 
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Welcome to Weatherhead, Nicole Tischler!
Director of Career & Professional Development - 
MBA Programs

Nicole Tischler is excited to be joining the CWRU WSOM community as the new Director of Career & Professional Development! Nicole has been working in higher education career services roles for about seven years, and most recently was a coordinator for the engineering co-op program at Cleveland State University (CSU). In addition to her new role at WSOM, Nicole is also pursuing her doctorate in urban education, specializing in adult continuing and higher education at CSU. Nicole is passionate about helping others find careers that are fulfilling and meaningful to them. With this in mind, she is very excited to get to know and work with WSOM's MBA students!

CONNECT WITH NICOLE:
Appointments via Calendly
Network on LinkedIn

Nicole's office is next to Liz Kalfas's office in PBL 160 - stop by and say hi!

Airport Shuttle - Thanksgiving Week

An Airport Shuttle to Cleveland-Hopkins Airport will be available ahead of Thanksgiving. See details in The Daily.

Spring 2025 Class Registration

Electives Information
SIS Registration Instructions
*Permission requests must be sent via SIS or emailed directly to the class professor.*

WSOM Graduate Academic Calendar

Fall 2024 semester ends on Mon, Dec 9 - check with faculty for exam dates!


December 2024 Graduation Celebration

Students graduating this semester will be celebrated on Thu, Dec 5 @ 5:30 pm in Dively
Please email Debbie Bibb with questions!


May 2025 Commencement Information

WSOM Graduation Application details will be sent from the Registrar (Wendy Jelinek) in late January/early February 2025. Check your email!

University Health & Counseling Services (UH&CS)

Location: https://case.edu/studentlife/healthcounseling/about/hours-location-contact-info
Appointments: http://myhealthconnect.case.edu/
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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

 

Weekly Updates on Specialty & MBA Jobs/Internships Google Space
Specialty & MBA Full-time Job Postings
Specialty & MBA Full-time Internship Postings
Company List

Link to Google Space: https://chat.google.com/room/AAAAv34e3jk?cls=7

 


Early Career at KPMG
Gain hands-on, real-world experience that will help fulfill your potential from early career at KPMG. Please find more information here.
 


2024 Winter Career Expo
Use your holiday break to get a leg up on launching your career at the Cleveland Talent Alliance Winter Career Expo presented by Cleveland Leadership Center and Greater Cleveland Partnership. You’ll gain critical skills and advice for setting your career off on the right foot, make connections with prominent leaders at local employers, apply for a summer internship, and more! 

Engage with xLab!

The "xLab class" (BTEC 400) is a STEM-eligible MBA elective offered both Fall and Spring semesters. APPLY HERE for the SPRING 2025 section!

BTEC 400 applications for Spring 2025 are due Friday, December 6.

Celeste Blau will notify students who are permitted to enroll. Please email Celeste with questions or to learn more about how this unique class works!

Event Updates for November & December 2024
Stay updated on all CWRU & WSOM Events through Campus Groups!

EVENT

Fireside Chat Series: Product Management - Choose Your Own Adventure

Thursday, November 21
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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We’re thrilled to invite you to our upcoming session—a virtual fireside chat with two industry experts

Prasanth Rajendran

A Product Leader at Samsung Research's Big Data Lab. With over 14 years of experience in product management, Prasanth is not only a thought leader in the field but also serves as our club’s industry board advisor.

and

Poorvaja Kamalapuri

A Technology Strategy Leader at Samsung Research America with over 15 years of experience in corporate strategy, partnerships, business development, and engineering in high-tech companies including Google.

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EVENT

Healthcare Innovation Panel

Thursday, November 21
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Dively Building (Across the street from PBL), 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, United States
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Network with leaders in medical innovation as they answer your pressing entrepreneurship questions, offering years worth of industry events. Featuring keynote speakers Professor Philip Cola, Professor Shanina Knighton, Professor Colin Drummond, and Professor Mahmoud Ghannoum, this event will be filled with intellectual discussions that will help support you on your journey as an entrepreneur. See you November 21st at 6:00pm in PBL.

Aladdin's catering valued at $6 a person is provided at this event.

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EVENT

The Case Chronicles: Decode, Discuss, Deliver

Friday, November 22
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Unlock your consulting potential with 'The Case Chronicles'! Dive deep into case interviews, where we decode complex scenarios, discuss strategic approaches, and deliver impactful solutions. Join us to collaborate, learn, and boost your confidence for the upcoming internship season.

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EVENT

Navigating Grad Life: Mental Health Strategies

Friday, November 22
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Join us for "Navigating Grad Life: Mental Health Strategies" a practical workshop that leverages the power of listening to music to unlock your potential and enhance your graduate studies. Through guided music listening activities and personal reflection, you'll discover new ways to navigate the complex challenges of graduate life. This session is ideal for graduate students seeking practical, real-world strategies for personal, academic, and professional advancement. No musical background required—just an interest in music and a desire to elevate your experience by learning research-backed life skills proven to improve wellness and academic effectiveness.

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EVENT

Spoken English Language Programs (SELP) Workshops - The Thanksgiving Holiday

Friday, November 22
3:20pm - 4:10pm
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This session is designed for international graduate students and postdocs who use English as an additional language. Participants will get to know more about and discuss the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

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EVENT

Quants GB Meeting - KeyBank Guest Speaker

Friday, November 22
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Matthew Naeher from Key will be joining us this Friday to talk about his journey into quant finance. Sign up if you're interested!

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EVENT

Yoga Class with Maria

Monday, November 25
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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EVENT

CWRU Family Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 28
11:30am - 1:30pm
Thwing Student Center, TVUC 148, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, United States
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Students, please join us for a CWRU Family Thanksgiving meal!

Out of CWRU Spartan gratitude, we invite students to a CWRU Family celebration on Thanksgiving Day. We know that many students leave campus over the break, but others find themselves on or near campus for the holiday. Will you be here? Join us for traditional holiday foods prepared by the Jolly Scholar and served in the beautiful Thwing Ballroom.

Free for CWRU undergraduate and graduate students. Please RSVP on CampusGroups. Students with partners and families, know that they are welcome too - just reserve a ticket for each of you.

Bring your CWRU ID to swipe into Thwing Center.

Sponsored by Student Affairs and the Office of the Provost.

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EVENT

Therapy Dogs at KSL

Monday, December 2
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Kelvin Smith Library will host a visit with therapy dogs on Monday, December 2nd, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the first floor.

Build a study break into your day, and stop by the library to visit with a few furry friends! Therapy dogs are meant to provide affection, comfort, and support to those who need it.

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LINKS TO HELPFUL STUDENT RESOURCES
Handshake 12Twenty UTech
Campus Groups SIS VISA Office
University Health & Counseling Services Student Emergency Fund CWRU Food Resources

Liz Kalfas | Director, MBA Programs & Student Success
PBL 160M | liz.kalfas@case.edu | 216.368.0874 (office)
716.316.5515 (mobile) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizkalfas/

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