From: Justin Johnson Date: September 1, 2021 Subject: Clarke News: Tower Power
Hey, Clarke Family!
Hope your second week is off to a great start. As the second week settles in, continue to create your routine, find your people, and have a good time here at CWRU. We are certainly enjoying getting to know you and hope you feel the same way!
You will receive a newsletter from us each week. The weekly newsletter will outline important information, updates and events happening within our community and on campus. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to us. We are here to help!
Clarke Love,
Athena, Justin & the RAs!
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
"September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness on this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. In addition to shifting public perception, we use this month to spread hope and vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help." -National Alliance on Mental Health
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is a student umbrella organization composed of an executive board, a general body, and several Community Councils. Community Councils meet to focus on the needs of the individual residential communities. In the past, councils have advocated for an improved laundry experience, more study spaces, and access to shuttle routes. Councils also have a budget to host programs for the enjoyment and well-being of their peers. Previous programs include a Halloween-inspired day of throwing pumpkins off of Clarke tower called “ Jackbash” and “Self Care Sunday” to support the mental health of residents by inviting therapy dogs and offering self-care activities.
We are currently accepting applications for the following community council positions:
Council President
Treasurer
House Representative
Community Council Representative
Link to application for the positions above. If you would like to participate as a general body member you can also apply here. Applications are due at 11:59 on September 1st.
If you are interested or have any questions, feel free to stop to ask questions at one of our events this week!
Email: rhaexec@case.edu
Instagram: @cwrurha
Become a 2021 Civic Engagement Scholar
Now in its twelfth year, the Civic Engagement Scholars program, hosted by the Center for Civic Engagement & Learning (CCEL), promotes and recognizes meaningful student involvement in the community. Scholars complete at least 30 civic engagement hours in their choice of direct service, advocacy, philanthropy, political involvement, and more over the course of the academic year. They also participate in two all-Scholars trainings to enhance their understanding of Cleveland and social change in addition to completing a final reflection. Upon successful completion of the program, Scholars earn a Certificate of Distinction recognizing their commitment to community. Both undergraduate and graduate students of all years and majors are eligible to become Civic Engagement Scholars, and many students elect to participate in the program multiple years.
The BCFHOF Classic is an annual game featuring two HBCU teams playing in Canton, Ohio, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on Labor Day Weekend. This weekend is more than the game; it’s a weekend filled with exhilarating fun, tailgating, music and other entertainment. Come join in on the fun as your registration includes a FREE ticket and bus ride to the game. We will be meeting on Sunday September 5th at 12:30pm on the North Side side of campus (11439 Juniper Road by Sherman House). There will be time for a pregame party which consists of food and activities before the game. Students can expect to get back to campus around 8:30pm. Register now!
Around Town
The Cleveland Museum of Art Chalk Festival
Saturday September 11 12-5pm
Children and adults enjoy this annual event where community members join professional artists in using the walkways around the Fine Arts Garden as a colorful canvas. Watching the chalk artists and enjoying the entertainment is free. For more info, click here.
Mexican Independence Day Celebration
Cleveland Cultural Gardens
September 11 5:30pm
Join the Cleveland Cultural Gardens at the Centennial Peace Plaza at 1051 Martin Luther King Boulevard for a Mexican Independence Day celebration. The gardens will be celebrating Mexican heritage and culture with the Folkloric Dance Group, proclamations from the Mexican Consulate, surprise musical guests, and much more! For more info, click here.
Artist Talk: Finding Your Guide
The Sculpture Center
September 12 1-2:30pm
The Sculpture Center is pleased to present Charmaine Spencer and Gary Williams in an artist talk about their work in Crossroads: Still, We Rise, bringing into visual form the knowledge and wisdom passed on through our ancestors. After the talk, there will be a tour of the Rid-All Green partnership. Attendance is free, but registration is required. For more info, click here.
Crossroads Trolley Tours
September 18 11-5pm
Join The Sculpture Center for an outdoor tour of Crossroads: Still, We Rise before the exhibition closes. Take a trolley through six east-side Cleveland neighborhoods that feature works from the exhibition. The tour is free, but registration is required. For more info, click here.
How are you transitioning to college? Is it going well? Could it be going better? Are you expecting something to come up? Has something unexpectedly happened that you weren’t ready for? You can join a weekly group starting in September that will help you navigate through all the transitions that college has. Register here!
COVID-19 Reminders & Mask Wearing
ÔÇïÔÇïÔÇïÔÇïÔÇïBaseline Testing: As part of the reorientation to campus, we all must undergo 3 weeks of COVID-19 testing. If you need more information about where or when to complete your test, go here.
Masks: Finally, thank you to everyone who is doing their part and wearing their mask indoors. It is a current COVID-19 guideline that we all must wear masks when indoors. You can expect the Residence Life staff to remind you of the mask policy when you are not compliant with it.
Guests: All visitors/guests must adhere to current university COVID protocols. Overnight guests must be a current CWRU student and be fully vaccinated.
These protocols are helping all of us to stay on campus and in person!
Suitemate & Roommate Agreements - Past Due!
Thank you to those who completed your suite agreement forms! We have been reviewing them and will be sending copies to your RA.
If you have not completed it yet, you need to get with your suitemates to complete your suitemate agreement this week. Talk through how you expect to keep the space clean, guests, how to work through conflicts, and how you might communicate on a regular basis. Here is the link to required Suitemate Agreement and optional Roommate Agreement.
Room Condition Report - Due This Week!
If you haven’t completed your room condition report, do it now! Your room condition report can be completed by going to your MyHousing Page, Log In, Actions, Room Condition Report. Submit your report accurately to avoid any charges at the end of the semester or year.
Also, don’t forget that ALL University Furniture MUST remain in your room all year. You are responsible for all lost furniture!
Pet Request Form
CWRU does have a pet policy! If you would like to have your pet friend on campus, it must comply with our pet policy. Please see the Pet Request Form in the Clarke Tower CampusGroups Page. Remember, your pet must be approved before it comes on campus.
Weekly Spotlight
Tessa Conville
Please welcome Tessa to Clarke Tower and CWRU! She moved to campus this week and is in the process of being transitioned to the Residential Community Director for Clarke Tower! In her undergraduate, she worked as a RA for several years. While obtaining her Master’s Degree in higher education and student counseling, she served as a hall director. She previously worked at Hiram College in a similar role as well. Tessa loves cats and has two of her own. Fun fact: they like being in water!
You will start to see Tessa around campus. Once she is fully transitioned, we will send out her contact information.
Know of a fellow resident, RA, or staff member in our community who we should spotlight? Should we spotlight you? Submit here!
Check out our website!
Get information about upcoming events, see the contact information for our staff, check out all the available forms, and find previous newsletters. Click here!
Happy Birthday!
Benjamin Wilson (Floor 2)
Morgan Harris (Floor 8)
Daniel Moon (Floor 2)
Jasmine Shah (Floor 7)
Jennifer Lindsey (Floor 7)
If you see them around this week, be sure to wish them a Happy Birthweek!
Contact Us
Office Location: Clarke Tower 101 Athena Folino, Residential Community Director:
axf359@case.edu Justin Johnson, Assistant Residential Community Director:
jmj138@case.edu Clarke RA on Call: 216.333.7978 CWRU Emergencey: (216) 368.3333 CWRU Non-emergency: (216) 368-3300 Counselor on Call: 216.368.5872 Nurse on Call: 216.368.2450 NRV Area Office (Wade): (216) 368-1010
