From: Elizabeth Kalfas
Date: January 14
Subject: January 14, 2026 - WSOM Graduate Programs Newsletter


About the Grad Programs Newsletter

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You're receiving this Wednesday 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.

Not everything will apply to everyone, and that's okay. We want you to pick what supports your goals and makes your educational journey meaningful. We're here to help you stay informed and get involved in the ways that matter most to you.

Wishing you a successful spring semester!

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As a follow-up to CWRU's Friday, January 9th email about CWRU building access 
(Accessing CWRU Buildings as of Mon, Jan 12, 2026), Weatherhead School of Management is working to ensure that all enrolled students have an active CWRU ID.


Please remember to carry your CWRU campus ID with you at all times. 

Your ID may be required for access to campus buildings, including Peter B. Lewis and the Tinkham Veale Student Center. These measures are in place to support the safety and well-being of our campus community.

**PLEASE NOTE: Students without their CWRU campus ID may be asked to sign-in at security. Please plan accordingly and contact your Program Director if you have issues with or have lost your CWRU ID.
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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

*Open to students enrolled in the full-time MBA and Specialty Masters programs.

SP26 Dallas Trek

DALLAS 
CAREER TREK - SPRING BREAK 2026!


Companies include:
- Invitation Homes
- CBRE
- D.R. Horton
- Wells Fargo
- Charles Schwab

📌SCAN THE QR CODE TO APPLY BEFORE FRI, JAN 16!
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!

Fowler World Benefit Clinic

Business for World Benefit Info Session


Wed, Jan 21 | 5:30 PM
 

An opportunity to help companies strengthen their social and environmental impact through sustainability-focused projects!



📌REGISTER HERE!

2026 IMPACT INVESTINGFowler Impact Investing COMPETITION

The Fowler Center is excited to announce the seventh annual Impact Investing Competition, taking place on February 20th, 2026, from 12:00 to 6:30 PM EST in the Peter B Lewis Building, Rooms 201 & 203. This event is open to all Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) students.

The competition offers students valuable opportunities to learn, network with experienced professionals, and collaborate to demonstrate their skills and innovative ideas. Participants will tackle real-world challenges, applying business skills while deepening their understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Teams of three to five CWRU undergraduate or graduate students are invited to participate. Cash prizes will be awarded to top placing teams. 

To be eligible, students must complete and submit the ðŸ“Œregistration application by 11:59 PM EST on Monday, January 26th, 2026.

We look forward to your participation!

WWIB Vision Boards
WWIB BINGO &
VISION BOARDS

Sat, Jan 17 | 1 - 2 pm

Join Weatherhead Women in Business for welcome back bingo and vision board making from 1-2pm on January 17th in the Peter B. Lewis building.

Food from Beyond Juicery will be provided! Kick off your semester by getting to know your fellow Weatherhead girlies.

📌REGISTER HERE!

WWIB Career Fair PrepCareer Fair Prep with Women in Business

 

Wed, Jan 28 | 4 - 5:30 pm

Prepare for the upcoming Career Fair with Weatherhead Women in Business. Join us for practical tips on what to wear, what to bring, how to craft your elevator pitch, and speed resume reviews designed to help you make a confident first impression!

📌REGISTER HERE! 
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2275525 
Wednesday, January 14
Start End   Event         Location
4:30pm 5:30pm The 2026 Bruce J. Klatsky Endowed Distinguished Human Rights Lecture, featuring Ambassador Beth Van Schaack: “The past, present, and future of international justice” Private Location (sign in to display)
Thursday, January 15
1:30pm 4:00pm Mayor Justin Bibb's Inauguration Ceremony Private Location (sign in to display)
Friday, January 16
1:00pm 1:45pm Building a Business in Stealth Mode Floor 6 Large Conference Room, Sears think[box]
4:00pm 5:00pm Info Night w/ AKPsi Private Location (sign in to display)
8:00pm 3:00am 51st Annual Science Fiction Marathon Strosacker Auditorium
Saturday, January 17
1:00pm 2:00pm WWIB Welcome Back Social Lunch Private Location (sign in to display)
2:00pm 4:00pm Pupusa Palooza Private Location (sign in to display)
3:00pm 5:00pm Welcome Back Private Location (sign in to display)
Tuesday, January 20
12:00pm 1:00pm Cafecito and Community Private Location (sign in to display)
3:00pm 6:00pm HackCWRU Sears think[box]
4:00pm 5:00pm Advanced Prompt Engineering Online Event
Wednesday, January 21
12:30pm 2:30pm Taco 'Bout It Private Location (sign in to display)
12:45pm 1:45pm English Conversation Hour Sears 315
1:00pm 4:00pm Mindful Activity Hour: Mini Canvas Painting Private Location (sign in to display)
3:00pm 7:00pm HackCWRU: Engineering Registration Sears think[box]
4:30pm 5:30pm Nonprofits and the Shaping of Corporate Governance (co-authored with Mariana Pargendler) Private Location (sign in to display)
5:00pm 6:00pm Pitch Playground Private Location (sign in to display)
5:30pm 6:30pm Spring 2026 Business for World Benefit Clinic- Info Session Online Event
6:00pm 7:00pm Bracelet Making Private Location (sign in to display)
Thursday, January 22
11:00am 1:30pm Yes! Scale Your Business Through Acquisition George S. Dively Building
4:00pm 5:00pm Credit Scores & Reports: Understanding & Improving Your Score - Presented by PNC Online Event
6:00pm 7:00pm Engagement Week with EY + Resume Review Private Location (sign in to display)

CWRU Hackathon 2026

HackCWRU 2026 Flyer

HackCWRU is CWRU's annual student-run hackathon celebrating creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

Participants build impactful projects, learn new skills, and connect with a passionate tech community.

All teams are encouraged to attend workshops to gain the full experience.

📌LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP HERE: 
https://hackcwru.org/


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.

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

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 any 3-credit hour courses.

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