From: Sasicha Gartenbush Date: March 18 Subject: CWRU Greek Life Newsletter
March 18th, 2024
This week in Greek News:
Welcome back everyone! I hope you all had a fun and safe spring break. We have a lot of important information to share.
Upstander starts this week so make sure that if you are a new member to come to one of the sessions. Also, we are having a mandatory Greek Life equity training coming up the next few weeks. In addition, Grub in the Glo is this Friday 12:45- 2:00 pm. Also, please fill out this Greek Housing Feedback form.
Stay warm and have a great day!
Greek Life Equity Training
"Message from the Director:
Many of you are aware of the Department of Justice Agreement that the university signed back in August 2023. While the agreement requires changes and adjustments across the university, there are specific elements related to the Greek Life community that we need to conduct. One such component is a live training to every Greek chapter member during the spring 2024 semester. In conjunction with the Office of General Counsel, Office of Equity, and the Office of Greek Life, three training dates and options have been scheduled. These dates, times and locations are as follows:
ALL MEMBERS must attend one of these sessions. Please note that there is a limit on how many people can attend each session so registration is on a first come first serve basis. Members must individually register on CampusGroups for one of the sessions. If you do not register in advance you will not be able to show up last minute. I understand that the first date is less than a week away but after consulting the Greek Life calendar, the university calendar, and other known events these three dates are the only options we have to fulfill the requirement. I ask that each of you be flexible and encourage each other to sign up quickly.
If you have any questions you can reach to James via his email, jws149@case.edu."
Office of Equity
The Office of Equity’s work can seem mystifying if you’re unfamiliar. But it all boils down to one thing: support. All members of the Case Western Reserve University community are covered by the Office of Equity, which supports anyone on campus impacted by any type of discrimination—this includes discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, sex, religion or any other legally protected class status.
No one is required to engage with the Office of Equity to receive support, but the staff is available for those who want it, including those who have been accused of violating a policy. Some individuals are not seeking support, but instead want to simply ensure there is a record of something that happened in case a future situation arises.
If you would like support from the Office of Equity, there are several ways you can get in touch. Call 216.368.3066 or email equity@case.edu to request a same-day appointment. If you need assistance with an urgent after-hours matter, call or text 216.327.4160 or email rachel.lutner@case.edu.
Upstander Reminder
Upstander is now required for all new members to attend at least one seminar the semester they joined your chapter
Members who didn’t attend last semester must attend this semester
3/19 Tuesday
7-8:30pm (Rockefeller 301)
5-6:30pm (Wickenden 321)
3/27 Wednesday
5-6:30pm (Wickenden 321)
7-8:30pm (Rockefeller 301)
4/4 Thursday
5-6:30pm (Wickenden 321)
7-8:30pm( Wickenden 321)
University Health and Counseling Services Healthy Habits Challenge
For the entire month of March, UC&HS will be hosting a healthy habits challenge. Each week, there will be a new theme that will be added to the previous week. To make things more exciting, there will also be prizes for this Healthy Habits Challenge given out at the end of each week. The prizes will relate to the previous week’s challenge.
Mac and Chess Event
Join Theta Chi at our Mac and Chess event! Enjoy Mac and Cheese and chess to help support the USO. It is $5 for a plate, join us on March 22nd from 5 - 9 pm. Register on Campus Groups with this link https://cglink.me/2cS/r2255610
Phi Rho Your Boat
Phi Sigma Rho hosts a racing competition by constructing cardboard boats. Each team of 4-6 gets 90 minutes to construct their boat and have one member sail across the pool. Whichever team successfully sails across first gets free Mitchell scoops!! All proceeds go towards the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. There will be food concessions available for those cheering and team members. We will also have a table for those who wish to swab for Gift of Life and become a donor! Register Here!
BIG Screening with director Wei Te-Sheng
The Taiwanese American Association of Greater Cleveland is thrilled to invite the award-winning Taiwanese director Wei Te-Sheng to share his latest film, BIG, a heartwarming story featuring a group of brave children in the same hospital ward fighting against cancer. Join us for a screening of the movie followed by a Q&A session with the director between 10:30 and 16:00 on March 30th (Sat.) at Shaker Heights Middle School (20600 Shaker Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122)! If needed, transportation can be provided to and from the location, and there will also be refreshments provided to enjoy alongside the movie. Admission is free for all students!
Please register at the QR code on the poster or with this link. Feel free to reach out to Alan Lee (ajl299@case.edu) if you have any questions and to arrange transportation.
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