In this issue:
 Chris Opoku-Agyeman, Ph.D., joins the team involved with the Settlement Agreement between the Cleveland Police Department and the U.S. Department of Justice as a Research Associate. This team is led by Rodney Thomas in the Begun Center. Dr. Opoku-Agyeman was a Visiting Assistant Professor and a Fellow at The University of Akron, Department of Public Administration and The Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics and he obtained his doctoral degree in public administration and applied policy at The University of Akron. Chris will begin on April 15th and will be based in the Mandel Center.
On the Move - Leaving the Mandel School
 Wendy Boerger is leaving her position as the Department Administrator at the Begun Center where she has worked since 2011. Her last day is Friday, April 26, 2019. She is moving to MetroHealth Medical Center to be a Research Business Analyst. Please wish her well in her new position.
 Marianne Lax (MSSA) is leaving her position as Senior Director, Development where she has worked since 2013. Her last day is Tuesday, April 30, 2019. She will become the Education Director for the Kol Israel Foundation, but will continue working at the Mandel School on a part-time basis. Please wish her well in her new position.
In an effort to reduce burden on researchers, the CWRU IRB is no longer requiring investigators to submit IRB protocols for projects considered to be "not human subject research" (NHSR). Please click here to review the criteria. If one or more of the criteria applies to your project, please contact Kim Volarcik in the IRB Office to confirm the determination of NHSR before proceeding. For student projects that may not be considered human subjects research, Responsible Investigators may still have their students submit NHSR protocols to the IRB, if they would like for them to experience the IRB process. You may also contact Sue Ambro if you have any additional questions.
LINK (Local InterNational Konnection) is proud to feature a guest panel of presenters on Social Work Practice in China: Aging and Mental Health. Dr. Ann Nguyen will serve as moderator. This session, which is eligible for 1 hour of PD, is tomorrow, Tuesday, April 9th from 12:50 - 1:50 p.m. in Mandel Building Room 236. This session will also be streamed through Zoom at this link (Meeting ID 755-469-926). Lunch will be provided. Please contact Kim McFarlin with any questions.
Don't forget - the LINK Silent Auction is on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, from 12 - 2 p.m. in the Noble Commons. Items are still being accepted for donation through April 10th! Come and enjoy this global marketplace and sample free candy from around the world.
An amazing assortment of unique items will be on display for silent bidding, plus a table of small items available for set prices. Payment by cash or check (payable to Case Western Reserve University) will be accepted. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to an organization selected by LINK.
Please contact Xinyuan Ciu or Yiran Xu to volunteer or with any questions. Please reach Kim McFarlin if you have any items to donate before April 10th.
LINK thanks you for your generous support!
Interested in learning more about the University's history and architecture? Join a guided tour for Mandel School faculty and staff on Thursday, April 11th from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. The tour will be led by Janice Gerda, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, and University history/architecture buff. Contact Melissa Van by 9 a.m., Wednesday, April 10th to RSVP.
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