From: Office of Multicultural Affairs
Date: January 19, 2023
Subject: Welcome Back! and (almost) Happy Lunar New Year! [OMA Newsletter]


Dear First_Name,

OMA Newsletter

Happy Lunar New Year (almost)

Lunar New Year begins Sunday, January 22. The holiday is one of the biggest celebrations across Asia and the Asian diaspora, and represents new beginnings and the renewal of good health, happiness, and fortune. 
The Chinese calendar follows a zodiac of 12 animals which is attributed with traits and symbols that hold meaning for what’s to come in the new year. Rabbit years bring lucky breaks and partnerships, for those on their true paths. Although Rabbit is not the strongest animal, its charm and speed attract money, fertility, lovers and success.
In 2023, the Year of the Rabbit is attached to the element of Water. A Water Rabbit year has not occurred since 1963. 
During the Lunar New Year, it’s tradition to gift red envelopes of money, which are meant to bring good luck. Tea, fruits, sweets, and new clothes and home supplies are custom as well. In the Year of the Rabbit, any item with a rabbit motif would be a great gift.

OMA information

The Dream Fund

Beginning January 17, 2023, under-resourced undergraduate students will have the opportunity to apply for a $2,500 award from the newly-created Dream Fund.
The Dream Fund is made possible by the commitment of a generous donor who believes strongly in providing the resources for students to broaden their access to co-curricular and extracurricular activities. 
The best part is, there is no GPA requirement! You simply have to be in good academic and conduct standing with the university.
More information

Other Events
Thurs, Jan 19
6p Profiles of Inclusive Excellence Speaker Series: Faye Gary Zoom
6:30p UMWS  Information Session Thwing 101
6:30p RA Mixer Thwing Ballroom
6:30p Newman Night Holy Rosary Church 
6:30p UDC, AfroAm, Brotherhood: How Neighborhoods Affect Social Mobility: Dinner + Fireside Chat + Q/A Tink Ballroom A
Fri, Jan 20
12p Student Community at Covenant  Bible Study Church of the Covenant
12:45p MLK Convocation: Nic Stone “Dear Martin: Applying Dr. King’s Teachings in Modern America”  Tink Ballrooms
5:30p Hillel  Shabbat with Rob Cleveland Hillel
7p Tsunagari Japan Welcome Meeting Tink StudOrg
Sat, Jan 21
2p TASA  Welcome Back: New Year Tangyuan Village House 5
4p CSSU  Chinese New Year Festival Thwing Ballroom
Sun, Jan 22
10a Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Training STJ multipurpose
5:05p UPCaM  Worship Jam Session Church of the Covenant
Mon, Jan 23
12p LGBT  Lunch Gay Buddies Table  
Tues, Jan 24
5:30p LGBT  Gender Resistance  
7p Hillel: Welcome Back BBQ Cleveland Hillel
Weds, Jan 25
5:30p Mocktail Hour & Networking Training - International Student Success Series Tomlinson Lobby
6p Know Your Neighbors  January Student Resident Discussion  
Thurs, Jan 26
12p Spring Student Activities Fair Tink
2p Study Abroad Drop-In Advising OMA (Sears 409)
3:30p SJI Bridging the Divide: Lessons from South Africa Mandel Center 115
4p "King in the Wilderness" Documentary Showing KSL Freedman Center
5p LGBT  Gaymers  
Fri, Jan 27
12:30p OMA PGP-EE Resume Writing for STEM - register on Handshake Sears 229
1p Provost  Critical Conversations #5: Race & Racism Tink Ballroom A
1p RA Information Session Tomlinson 135
6p NSBE   CWRU x CSU Mixer Bellflower Lounge

Sustained Dialogue for Undergraduate Students

10 virtual sessions  |  Starts January 27
Is a group that you care about on campus polarized or divided? Are you interested in leading Dialogue Circles on topics related to equity, inclusion, belonging or identity? Come learn professional skills for using the Sustained Dialogue model to bridge divides within student groups or across identities and background.
This workshop will meet virtually on Fridays from 1:00pm-2:30pm EST from January 27 to April 21, 2023 (skipping April 7). While this is a synchronous, live series where interaction, attendance, and engagement is expected, camera is optional and no homework or pre-reading is required. Register here.

Volunteer Tax Preparer Training Session

Sat, Jan 22, 10am - 4pm ~ STJ Multipurpose
Do you want to enhance your resume, gain volunteer hours, and engage with the Cleveland community? Consider getting VITA Certified! In just 6 hours you will learn valuable tax skills and become an eligible volunteer for the Cuyahoga EITC Tax Coalition, an organization that helps thousands of families prepare their tax returns & annually brings millions of dollars back to NEOhio. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Remember to bring a laptop!

Undergrads: Register for SJUS 100 for Spring 2023!

There is still time to add SJUS 100: Introduction to Social Justice to your Spring 2023 schedule!  (Late registration available through Fri, Jan 27.)

Tuesdays & Thursdays  |  11:30am-12:45pm
Instructor: Jill Yang, PhD (Social Justice Institute Postdoctoral Scholar)

SJUS 100 encourages students to think critically and expansively about the social world and the conditions of humanity. The course provides a foundational exploration of social justice concepts, issues and remedies, thereby developing the necessary analytical tools and information to assess inequality and address issues. 

Orientation Leader Information Sessions

Are you interested in being a student leader on campus? Interested in positively impacting incoming students to CWRU? Then we hope you'll consider applying to be an Orientation Leader for 2023!
Join us for this Orientation Leader Information Session, where you'll learn all about this leadership opportunity, including the time commitment, expectations, benefits and more.
See all online sessions dates & times

Nominations Due Jan 30 for Outstanding Teachers & Mentors

Nominations are being accepted for awards in teaching and mentoring.

Cleveland Foundation is still accepting applications for Internships & Fellowships 

The Summer Internship Program
Are interested in learning more about the nonprofit and public sectors with a particular focus on Cleveland through a full-time, paid ($16/hour) summer internship experience?   
deadline Mon, Jan 23

The Public Service Fellowship
Do you have a passion for public service? Will you or have you graduated undergrad within the last 3 years? (Spring '20 - Spring '23) Do you want to live and invest in Cleveland for at least a year?
deadline Mon, Feb 13

Internships with US District Courts

We are now accepting applications for a One-Year Term Student Internship as part of the Model Intern Diversity Pilot Program offered though the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. This program is built on a foundation of diversity and innovation and exists to expose, develop and place talented and underserved undergraduate students in paid internships in federal courts around the country, and prepares them for future employment opportunities within the federal judiciary.  (opportunity is also posted on Handshake)  More information

The FOCUS Outreach Programs WANT YOU!!

Help our communities while helping a child

  • Tutors needed to support youth in grades K-12
  • Work- Study, Non-Work-Study, &Volunteer positions available
  • Transportation available to select sites
  • Minimum 1 semester commitment
  • Hours tailored to your schedule with blocks available Mon-Sat
  • Contact J. Eatman-Williams or 368.1462

NEXT ORIENTATION: Thursday, 19 January ~  6p ~ Sears 439 

OATS/Office of Accomodated Testing Services is Hiring Office Assistants & Exam Proctors

Can you:

  • give great customer service
  • pay attention to detail
  • multitask in a fast-paced office environment
  • be dependable and punctual
  • maintain confidentiality

Email us if interested

COVID & Staying Healthy 

Please continue to stay away from others if you are not feeling well and
wear a mask if you know you have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 or if you are experiencing its symptoms. If you would like to get a booster dose, please remember that you can schedule an appointment at the university’s vaccine clinic using myhealthconnect.case.edu.
As we approach the 3rd anniversary of COVID-19’s arrival in the US, we are deeply grateful that our community has been able to resume all of the activities so essential to education, research, and overall campus life. 
Sara Lee, MD, Assistant Vice President, University Health and Counseling Services, & Chief Health Officer
Lou Stark, Vice President for Student Affairs

Mon, Jan 23
3pm BIPOC Support Space  
5pm I'm Fine, It's Fine, Everything is Fine.  
8:15pm Yoga Class  
Tues, Jan 24
12pm T.H.I.N.K. Suicide Prevention Training (Virtual) Online 
Thurs, Jan 26
1pm BIPOC Support Space Online