From: Elizabeth Kalfas
Date: February 18
Subject: February 18, 2026 - WSOM Graduate Programs Newsletter



About the Grad Programs Newsletter

About This Newsletter Image

You're receiving this newsletter because you're part of our MBA or Specialty Master's community. Each week, we'll share important deadlines, upcoming events, engagement opportunities, and ways to connect—whether across Cleveland, CWRU, WSOM, with fellow students, or with our alumni network.

May 2026 Graduates!


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GRADUATING IN MAY 2026

Please complete the following form to submit your visa letter request for guests traveling to Cleveland for Commencement: 
📌2026 Visa Letter Request - Google Forms

Once submitted, you should receive your letter within 48 hours.

A separate form must be completed for each guest.

musto
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 Musto Spring Virtual Career Fair
  • On Fri, Feb 20 the Musto Careers team is hosting a virtual recruiting event designed to connect top graduate candidates with the employers that hire them. Like other Musto events, this event will feature dozens of open internships and full-time positions from employers who target master’s degree candidates in business, analytics, and technology.
  • Registered candidates can research company information, review and apply for internships and full-time positions, and chat with participating recruiters.
  • After registering, please review preparation emails sent in advance of the event to know what to expect and how to be successful.
Case Western is sponsoring this event, which includes complimentary access for Weatherhead students. 
📌REGISTER HERE! use WSOM coupon code: WEATHERHEAD2526
Questions? Email Musto@MustoCareers.com
Interstride
Interstride Student Tickets

It’s time! Registration is officially open — and Interstride partner schools get free tickets.

The International Student Career Summit 2026 (Thursday, April 2, 2026) brings together students and alumni, career professionals, and employers for a full day of virtual sessions focused on U.S. job search strategies, visa and immigration options, and global opportunities.

Must register with a .edu email to claim a free ticket. ðŸ™Œ

 

📌Get My Free Career Summit Ticket

Learning Support & Zoom Facilitation Assistant

BE AWARE OF HIRING SCAMS!

Sadly, recruitment season seems to bring out the scammers who reach out to you appearing to be from legitimate companies with legitimate offers. When in doubt, please reach out to the Center for Career Success or Weatherhead Career Management Office and we will be more than happy to do research to help assure your offer is legitimate. You can always reach us at: careers@case.edu or wsom-cmo@case.edu

Identifying a scam job offer or posting is crucial to protecting yourself from fraud. Please review THIS DOCUMENT for red flags to watch out for and how to protect yourself!

Embedded AI Microgrants

Interested in bringing AI off the screen and into the real world? Sears think[box] is offering embedded AI microgrants to support students building AI-powered physical devices using sensors, cameras, microphones, and more!

Choose from curated hardware options (ESP32-S3, Raspberry Pi 5, or NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano) based on your experience level and project goals.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS:Embedded AI Microagent

  • Receive funding & hardware (and keep what you build)
  • Get $50 in think[box] materials credit to purchase project materials
  • Build a portfolio-ready project
  • Apply solo or as a small team
  • Open to all enrolled CWRU students (grad and undergrad)
  • No prior AI experience required!

TIMELINE:

  • Applications open: Feb 1
  • Priority consideration: Feb 15 (rolling review while funding lasts)
  • Final report due: April 10
  • Optional showcase: April 17


📌Learn more and apply: case.edu/thinkbox/funding/embedded-ai-microgrant

Case Concert Choir Choral Spectrum Concert

Fri, Feb 20th | 7:30pm | Maltz Performing Arts Center

Choral Spectrum Concert

Personal Finance Workshop

Personal Finance Event

Money moves matter. 

Join Women in Business for a personal finance event designed to help you budget smarter, plan confidently, and build wealth on your own terms.

The event will be held on Feb. 25th from 5-6:30pm in PBL 203.

Be sure to bring your laptop to the event! 

 

📌Register here: 
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2277405 

Weatherhead Women in Business Executive Board Applications


WWIB Exec Apps


The 2026–2027 WWIB Executive Board application is officially open! CWRU undergraduate and graduate students can gain valuable leadership experience, grow their networks, and collaborate with inspiring women in business.



Apply by Sunday, March 8th.
📌Applications can be found here: https://linktr.ee/weatherheadwib 

Wednesday, February 18
Start End   Event         Location
2:00pm 3:00pm Wellness Wednesday: Maintaining Healthy Relationships Private Location (sign in to display)
3:00pm 4:00pm Explore: Gen AI Literacy Private Location (sign in to display)
3:00pm 5:00pm Adult CPR/AED Tinkham Veale University Center, Student Organization Center
4:00pm 5:00pm Let's Talk Drop-in Consultation Private Location (sign in to display)
6:30pm 7:30pm Zero Waste Trivia Night Thwing 302
Thursday, February 19
12:00pm 12:50pm Spoken English Language Programs (SELP) Online Conversation Hour through Zoom Online Event
2:00pm 3:00pm Let's Talk Drop-in Consultation Online Event
2:00pm 4:00pm Hands-Only CPR Course (No Certificate) Veale Center, 2nd floor Multipurpose Room
2:30pm 4:00pm Pronoun Workshop Online Event
Friday, February 20
9:00am 1:00pm Cavs Basketball Skills Day (Phase 1 Volunteer Sign Up) Private Location (sign in to display)
11:00am 1:00pm Cavs Basketball Skills Day (Phase 2 Sign Up) Private Location (sign in to display)
12:00pm 1:30pm OMA's Black History Month Kickback OMA (Sears 409)
1:00pm 1:45pm Building UAVistas: Turning Environmental Passion Into Scalable Technology Floor 6 Large Conference Room, Sears think[box]
2:15pm 3:45pm Spoken English Language Programs (SELP) Friday Conversation Hour Private Location (sign in to display)
2:30pm 3:30pm VC vs Startups Private Location (sign in to display)
7:30pm 9:30pm Choral Spectrum Concert Private Location (sign in to display)
Saturday, February 21
9:00am 4:00pm Mather Center Graduate Student Writing Retreat Private Location (sign in to display)
10:00am 12:00pm Adult CPR/AED Linsalata Alumni Center, Foster-Castele Great Hall
6:30pm 10:00pm UPBeats: The 2026 Winter Concert Tinkham Veale University Center
Sunday, February 22
5:00pm 8:00pm International Bazaar The Spot @Leutner
Monday, February 23
3:00pm 7:00pm Fix-It CLE Repair Workshop Sears think[box], Floor 2: Collaboration
Tuesday, February 24
9:00am 11:00am Adult CPR/AED Tinkham Veale University Center, Senior Classroom, Room 134
7:00pm 9:30pm Salsa & Bachata Lessons Spring '26 Private Location (sign in to display)
Wednesday, February 25
12:00pm 1:00pm Lunch & Learn: Fraud and Scam Prevention Online Event
12:00pm 1:00pm Mental Health Ally Training - Virtual Online Event
3:00pm 5:00pm Adult CPR/AED Tinkham Veale University Center, Student Organization Center
4:00pm 5:00pm Let's Talk Drop-in Consultation Private Location (sign in to display)
5:00pm 6:30pm Personal Finance with WWIB Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:00pm Student Safe Zone Training Private Location (sign in to display)
7:00pm 9:00pm Game Night Private Location (sign in to display)
Thursday, February 26
8:00am 5:00pm Mental Health First Aid (February 26th) Online Event
1:00pm 4:00pm Mindful Activity Hour: Mini Terrarium Garden Private Location (sign in to display)

MEET THE REGISTRAR: Wendy Jelinek, MNO

Weatherhead graduate students are invited to contact the Weatherhead Registrar's Office for questions related to registration, course offerings and academic policies.


Director of Registrar Services
Registrar's Office
150 Peter B. Lewis Building
waj2@case.edu

 

SP26 Drop/Add Deadlines

  • Full-semester courses (“Regular Academic Session”) –
    Deadline was 1/23/26

  • Partial semester courses (“Dynamically Dated Session”) –
    Day before the first class meeting date

  • Virtual courses (“Virtual Session 1,” “Virtual Session 2,” or “Virtual Regular Session”)
    See deadlines posted in Online MBA Academic Calendar

Weatherhead Graduate Academic Calendar

Full-time MBA and Specialty Master's Programs follow the "Weatherhead Graduate Academic Calendar". 3-credit hour courses also follow this calendar.

Online & Professional MBA Academic Calendar

Weatherhead's Online and Part-Time/Professional MBA programs follow the "Online MBA Academic Calendar". This is a different academic calendar than the "Weatherhead Graduate Academic Calendar" above and may apply to 3-credit hour courses.

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS

Submissions are due no later than 12 PM every Wednesday. Submissions received after 12 PM will be added to the following Wednesday's newsletter.

Please use THIS FORM if you would like something included in future newsletters.

Thanks for this email!