Dear Graduate Student,
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Fall Budget Request Deadline for GSC clubs:
The deadline to submit all budget requests is in two days, by November 30, 2023,11:59pm.
No exceptions!
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December GSC General Assembly (GA) meeting
Join the Graduate Student Council at our General Assembly meeting next week, Wednesday, December 6, at 5:30 PM to discuss what we've been up to! All graduate and professional students are welcome to attend. Free food will be provided!
Please RSVP for either in-person or virtual attendance so we have enough food and drink for all students who are coming in person. This month's GA meeting will be held in the Toepfer Room, Adelbert Hall.
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2199484
SOM Graduate and Medical Student Research Day
This year, Lepow Day and the Biomedical Graduate Student Symposium are merging for the first annual Graduate and Medical Student Research Day to showcase research accomplishments and facilitate cross-program collaboration. The event will take place Thursday, December 7, 2023, in the Tinkham Veale University Center Ballroom. We invite all members of CWRU to support our presenters and hear from our featured keynote speaker, Dr. Dan Ma. You can RSVP to attend the event through our Campus Group link (https://cglink.me/2cS/r2244534). Additionally, you can find more information about the event on our website (https://case.edu/medicine/events/student-research-day).
MaDaCol Fall Concert
The Department of Dance at Case Western Reserve University is pleased to announce this fall’s production of MaDaCol (Mather Dance Collective). Performances are on November 30, December 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. MaDaCol, one of the university’s oldest undergraduate student organizations, offers an important creative outlet for CWRU graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, staff, and greater Cleveland community members. The performance will feature new dance works by second-year graduate students Claire Christie and Zhaonian Li and first-year graduate Mikayla Heinrich-Wong. All performances take place at Mather Dance Center located at 11040 Bellflower Road, on the Case Western Reserve University campus. All tickets are $10 and may be purchased at Mather Dance Center prior to each performance. Cash or check only is accepted upon purchase. Early arrival is suggested due to limited seating. No reservations and no advance sales will be made. For more information on the department, please visit https://case.edu/artsci/dance/
CWRU SOM VITALS - Disability Health Equity Panel: "Reimagining Disability as a Strength in Healthcare"
Please join us for a VITALS panel discussion on Disability Health Equity. While more than 20% of Americans live with a disability, there is still a call for greater attention to address concerns within medical school curriculums, hospital resources, clinical accommodations, and clinical treatment. Additionally, there is also a need to heighten awareness of advancements and disparities in healthcare among Physicians and patients with disabilities. Currently, 3.1% of practicing physicians have a disability. Increasing physician diversity would have a positive impact on patient care and practice. Eboni Porter, M.Ed, Director, Disability Resources, CWRU Rachel Lutner, JD, Office of Equity, CWRU Julia Knopes, Ph.D., Research Scientist, Department of Ethics, CWRU School of Medicine and others.
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2251894
Art of STEM Competition
Enter the 5th annual Art of STEM competition! Submit your STEM-related digital images and a short description written for a non-scientific audience for a chance to win monetary prizes and your work featured in an upcoming exhibit in Kelvin Smith Library. The deadline is Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Find the link to submit, guidelines, and more details at researchguides.case.edu/artofstem. For questions, please contact artofstem@case.edu
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2252046
UNIV401: Advanced Professional Development for University Teaching
Enrolment has opened for the Spring iteration of UNIV401: Advanced Professional Development for University Teaching! This course is intended to provide participants with the chance to learn innovative, effective, and evidence-based teaching strategies that can be used as they transition into faculty positions in higher education. Taught by experienced instructors, the seminar offers participants the chance to learn effective teaching strategies useful across major disciplines. This 14-week seminar will take place on Tuesdays during the Spring semester, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Participants will be expected to read assigned literature, complete a weekly journal response, and participate fully in all discussions. This course is open to graduate students (register via SIS) and post-docs (https://case.edu/postdoc/prospective-new-postdocs/benefits - to register as a Post-Doc Auditor. You will be asked to fill in a form, which you would return to UNIV401@case.edu. We'll take things from there) If you have any additional questions, please email univ401@case.edu.
Basic Needs Questionnaire
All students are invited to complete the Basic Needs Questionnaire NO LATER THAN December 20, 2023! Your responses will help us quantify the basic needs concerns on our campus and advocate for appropriate change. Participation will help us learn more about basic needs. The survey gathers essential information that will inform and guide the Basic Needs Task Force and the campus administration regarding student experiences and improving our student services. All responses are anonymous and you can enter into a raffle drawing!
https://cwru.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZFumJLPUGPoOs6
Graduate Council for Arts and Sciences' Health Insurance Survey
We're offering this health insurance survey to graduate students in an effort to understand what works, what doesn't, and how we can better advocate for a quality health plan that meets all student needs. Please complete this plan whether or not you use the student health insurance! It's important for us to understand why students may have chosen other insurance or be uninsured. Depending on how many comments you offer, the survey should take 10-15 minutes. Please complete it by December 30th. https://cwru.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9B6u0R1FfBGRKNE
Professional Development Survey
In an effort to plan meaningful, beneficial, and student-driven events for the Spring, the Director of Professional Development is asking for your help! Please fill out this survey at your convenience and have a say in Spring events. Click here for the survey: https://tinyurl.com/GSC-PDSurvey |
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CWRU Giving Tuesday - Contribute to the Graduate Student Council
This year, the Graduate Student Council is participating in the CWRU Giving Tuesday. Any additional funds we receive through this campaign will be used in the Professional Development Fund, as well as funding and co-sponsorship of professional development and school-wide events for graduate student spots (such as Homecoming, Thwing Study Over, and SpringFest).
Share with your family and friends, or contribute yourself using this link: https://www.givecampus.com/iw7l4o
This is a great way to support graduate students through their professional development and social needs, so any support (no matter how small it might feel) is fantastic!
CWRU LIFT Squat Competition
For this semester's mock single-lift event, CWRU Lifts will be hosting a squat competition! Whether you're a seasoned lifter or new to the squat game, this competition welcomes all fitness enthusiasts. Snacks, coffee, goodie bags, and an after-party will all be provided! The event will occur on Sunday, December 3. It will be at Veale Athletic Center from 11AM-6PM.
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2204161
LGBTQ+ Graduate Student Social Survey
This short survey is meant to inform the Graduate Student Council of LGBTQ+ graduate students' social needs. If you are any kind of CWRU graduate student and identify anywhere under the LGBTQIAP2S+ umbrella, please complete this survey. For questions or comments, contact Harley Rubin (he/they), Co-Director of Diversity & Advocacy for the GSC, at harley.rubin@case.edu.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScURhrNy2WRTsA16dzoFGE0WRx23CHdjlYM6fXP4lIl98QLxA/viewform
Apply to be on the Office of Residence Life Graduate Student Staff
The Office of Residence Life is accepting applications for its 2024-2025 Graduate Staff positions! Interested in gaining professional experience and skills that will assist you beyond your time as a graduate student? Would you like to be able to work and earn money while you're earning your graduate degree? Would you like to make an impact on students and the residential community at CWRU? If so, please apply to become a member of the Graduate Staff within Residence Life! The Office of Residence Life has two graduate staff positions: the Assistant Residential Community Director role and the Graduate Resident Director role. Both positions are 10-month live-in roles that support the creation and facilitation of an integrated residential learning environment, working through the mission and goals of the Office of Residence Life and the Division of Student Affairs at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). Immersed in the student community, both the ARCD and GRD positions actively manage the learning experience at both the community and individual level, monitoring and supporting students' holistic academic, social, and personal development. To learn more about the ARCD and GRD roles, please visit: https://case.edu/studentlife/residence/join-our-team/graduate-opportunities. Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate-level degree-seeking program at CWRU or a neighboring institution to be eligible for either of the Graduate Staff positions. There is no specific graduate program requirement. If you are interested in connecting with Residence Life staff and learning more about our Graduate Staff positions, join us for an information session! Wednesday, November 8th | 12pm via Zoom Tuesday, December 5th | 12pm via Zoom Thursday, January 25th | 7pm via Zoom Applications and recommendations close on February 2nd, 2024. Questions can be directed to Billie Vichosky, Assistant Director of Residence Life, at bxv76@case.edu.
Advocacy and Diversity Committee: GSC Concerns
Hello Graduate Student Body, As the semester is close to ending and exams are close to starting, it is important to reflect on how the academic year has gone. The Graduate Student Council Executive Board is interested in hearing about your experiences during the semester and any concerns you have. Specifically, the GSC Board is interested in hearing what challenges you have been facing with the available campus resources and what resources you think should be available. Please use the following link to express your concerns: https://forms.gle/mqEXQBVkWNKBpvBM6 If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Lipker at TJL111@case.edu
Advocacy and Diversity Committee: Senate Committee Interest
The Co-Vice Presidents of GSC’s Advocacy and Diversity are seeking graduate students interested in participating in one or more faculty senate committees. By being part of a senate committee, you will have the opportunity to meet faculty members from different schools of discipline at CWRU and work on projects/initiatives that will have an impact on the greater CWRU community. Here are the following senate committees with positions open for graduate students: Graduate Studies (Open Positions: 1) Transportation Saftey Task Force (Open Positions: 1) If interested in being part of one or more of the committees, please use the following Google Form to indicate what committee(s) you would like to be a part of and why: https://forms.gle/Tyj45SFUPaAPSnLFA The Google Form will be open as long as the positions are open. If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Lipker at TJL111@case.edu
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