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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.

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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

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To be the local advocate for aviation, space, and extreme environmental medicine among the Case Western Reserve University Community.

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We offer our members an opportunity to be part of an interest group with fellow students interested in aerospace medicine. We communicate with our members via monthly newsletters and we organized aerospace themed events.

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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.

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Legal networking events, speaker events, various social events.

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The American Medical Association at Case Western Reserve University is dedicated to advancing the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health through advocacy, education, community engagement, innovation, and the promotion of diversity and wellness. Our mission is to represent and advocate for the interests of medical students and patients, enhance professional development, engage in community service, support research and innovation, and foster an inclusive environment that values diversity.

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As members of the American Medical Association at Case Western Reserve University, individuals are welcomed into a supportive community dedicated to the advancement of the medical profession and public health. Our group provides a range of opportunities for professional growth and personal development, including a variety of educational and networking events, advocacy training, and community service projects. These activities are designed to enhance members' medical education, offer insights into the latest in medical research and health policy, and foster connections within the medical field. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of work-life balance through various wellness activities. Our aim is to build a dynamic network of future medical leaders committed to making a positive impact on healthcare and society.

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The mission of the American Medical Student Association at Case Western Reserve University (CaseMed AMSA) is to empower medical students through education, advocacy, and community service. We aim to provide our members with opportunities to develop professionally and personally, fostering a generation of physicians committed to the betterment of public health and patient care. Through our various committees, including Community Health, Wellness, Health Policy, and Global Health, CaseMed AMSA seeks to address the diverse interests and concerns of our members, offering platforms for engagement, leadership, and service. Our activities are designed to enhance the medical education experience by providing practical learning opportunities, promoting wellness and self-care among medical students, advocating for health policy reform, and engaging in global health initiatives. By fostering a supportive and dynamic community, CaseMed AMSA is dedicated to nurturing future medical leaders who are well-equipped to face the challenges of the healthcare landscape with compassion, integrity, and innovation.

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As members of the American Medical Student Association at Case Western Reserve University (CaseMed AMSA), individuals join a community focused on nurturing the next generation of healthcare leaders. Our organization offers a plethora of opportunities for both professional growth and personal development. This includes a diverse array of educational workshops, advocacy training sessions, and ample community service projects, all aimed at enriching the medical education of our members. We provide insights into the latest medical research and health policy developments, fostering valuable connections within the medical field. Additionally, recognizing the rigorous demands of medical education, we place a strong emphasis on work-life balance by incorporating various wellness activities into our programming. Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant network of future physicians dedicated to making a meaningful impact on healthcare and society at large.

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To develop women’s leadership, tackle obstacles to gender inequality, and advance women’s health education and advocacy.

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Membership in the American Medical Women’s Association shall consist of full time medical students who wish to make a positive impact on diversity and inclusion.

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Islam's fundamental values of excellence, service, and intellectual curiosity have motivated thousands of American Muslims to pursue careers as physician. This organization welcomes Muslim students, physicians, and leaders to explore the inherent intersection between Islam and medicine. AMMSA's goal is to empower American Muslim medical students by providing opportunities for excellence in spiritual growth, professional development, and community building. By providing a space for students to grow spiritually, develop professionally, and bond as a community, AMMSA hopes to empower the next generation of Muslim physicians to be shining lights within their communities.

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Our organization hosts social events, organizes attendance to the national AMMSA conference, and performs Ramadan iftars. There is also the opportunity for networking with fellow muslim healthcare pre-professionals and professionals.

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CASEE's goal is to provide students with an avenue into the engineering education community through networking opportunities, employment preparation, opportunities to increase pedagogical understanding, community outreach, and mentorship.

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-Mentorship for graduate school and fellowship applications
-Resources to increase pedagogical understanding (knowledge of how to teach)
-Networking opportunities
-Opportunities to practice teaching through community outreach
-Professional association with the ASEE National
-Opportunities to attend conferences/workshops and publish in ASEE-sponsored journals

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

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

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Work to end human trafficking, support survivors and make positive legal changes that help reform systems that survivors interact with!

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Volunteer in activities that help survivors, practice legal writing skills through writing articles for the newsletter, and researching legislation.

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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.

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Get to join our community!

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

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

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APAMSA at Case Western University School of Medicine aims to improve healthcare for Asians and Pacific Islanders (API) ÔÇô especially Asian immigrants and refugees in the Cleveland metropolitan area. Through community events, we work to foster cultural sensitivity and understanding and encourage student leadership and community engagement on API issues.

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Keep up-to-date with events and opportunities shared with the APAMSA community at Case, including community service, electives, cultural nights, conferences, and more.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Via joining CIS, you will become part of a vibrant community who support each other unconditionally!

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Case Med Community Kitchen is a medical student organization that aims to work alongside other established programs to provide meals, supplies, and resources to unhoused communities in the Cleveland area. By gathering together to prepare meals for those in need, we hope to not only provide assistance and nutrition, but to also foster lasting bonds with our local community.

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The group will meet throughout the year to prepare meals to be brought to unhoused individuals in the Cleveland area, and will organize fundraisers and resource drives to gather funds for the meals and to garner other supplies needed in the communities.

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CaseMed for Health Literacy is a student group committed to benefiting the local Cleveland community by addressing various health concerns related to education. We are also dedicated to engaging medical students in areas of community service related to health education and to helping students communicate health topics more effectively.

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Case Med for Health Literacy works to address health literacy within the local Cleveland community by educating community members about common health topics and by educating medical students about interacting with patients of varying levels of health literacy. In addition to providing opportunities to volunteer within the community, we also host presentations (food provided!) by physicians to share their insights on educating patients with low health literacy.

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Our mission is to promote awareness and understanding of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) and all sexual and gender minority (SGM) communities through our committees spanning across advocacy, mentorship and professional development, education, and social and wellness.

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Case Med Pride will aim to foster community among LGBTQ+ individuals associated with the Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Medicine (SOM). We will serve as advocates for social change within our SOM and our greater communities. We will offer educational seminars and lectures to further educate all members of the medical community in treating their eventual gender and sexual minority patients.
Some of these events and projects will include:
- Advocate initiatives for sociopolitical change within CWRU, Cuyahoga County, the State
of Ohio, and the nation.
- Social events to foster community among all medical students associated with CWRU
SOM or the Lerner College of Medicine.
- Lectures by medical providers on topics relevant to LGBTQ+ health.
- Participation in MSPA National Events as they arise.
- Welcome events for accepted LGBTQ+ students and allies at Second Look Weekend.

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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.

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

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Case Med for Harm Reduction is dedicated to promoting health, safety, and well-being within the Cleveland community by providing comprehensive harm reduction education. Through collaboration with local organizations, healthcare professionals, and community leaders, we work to reduce the negative effects of substance use and other high-risk behaviors. Our mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to make informed decisions, while fostering a compassionate and non-judgmental environment that supports prevention, education, and access to critical services.

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CaseMed Harm Reduction (CMHR) offers its members the opportunity to engage in community outreach, educational workshops, and collaborative initiatives focused on harm reduction and public health. Members can participate in service events such as naloxone distribution training, educational campaigns about substance use, and partnerships with local organizations addressing high-risk behaviors.

We host monthly meetings to discuss ongoing projects, propose new initiatives, and provide updates on harm reduction efforts within the Cleveland community. Members receive regular emails with meeting reminders, volunteer opportunities, and updates about relevant events and resources. CMHR is open to all Case Western students who are passionate about fostering a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to health and well-being.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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"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.

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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.

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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.

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Fellowship and community with other members of the Christian faith.