From: Elizabeth Kalfas
Date: April 30, 2025
Subject: April 30 2025 MBA Newsletter


Convocation is just TWO WEEKS away! 

Register today to ensure that you will receive your commemorative t-shirt and secure your spot for the SPARTAN SEND-OFF following convocation!
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Airport Shuttle Schedule

A shuttle with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport from the Case Western Reserve University campus will operate for May 3–4 and May 7–10 as the spring semester comes to a close.

The shuttle will pick students up from two stops: the Greenlink stop near the Juniper residence halls and at the Nursing stop across from Fribley Commons.

The shuttle will make stops at 5 a.m., 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., with the Nursing stop happening 15 minutes past the hour. 

To schedule a ride, call or text 216.368.6604 at least 48 hours in advance of your pickup. Dispatch is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. 

Find more details HERE

Weekly Updates on Specialty & MBA Jobs/Internships Google Space
Specialty & MBA Full-time Job Postings
Specialty & MBA Full-time Internship Postings
Company List

Link to Google Space: https://chat.google.com/room/AAAAv34e3jk?cls=7
Job Fair for Summer Employment Options

Have your summer plans recently changed? Case Western Reserve University students who will be staying in Cleveland this summer are invited to a job fair on Monday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mandel Center for Community Studies (11402 Bellflower Road). 

Students staying at CWRU for the summer will be able to find employment options and complete their I-9s on site. Please review the list on Page 2 of the I-9 form to see acceptable documents to bring with you on May 5 in order for the form to be completed.
 
 

Are you an international candidate aiming to land a consulting role in the U.S. - but not sure how to start, what to do, or where to find jobs?

Join us Tuesday, May 13 at 5PM ET for a live webinar specifically for international candidates.

We’ll cover:

  1. A proven roadmap to break into U.S. consulting

  2. Mistakes that derail international candidates - and how to avoid them

  3. Strategies for networking, applying, and interviewing

  4. Resources you can't get anywhere else

Plus: get your questions answered live - all for free.

REGISTER HERE.
 
Breakfast Roundtable with Boyd Watterson, Zach Segal

Presentation Summary
Infrastructure is a large, deep, necessary, and under owned asset class that warrants consideration in portfolios. Learn how Boyd Watterson is approaching the infrastructure market and navigating the changing policy landscape by leaning into government connectivity across Federal, State, and Local governments.

Zachary Segal
Executive Vice President, Co-Chief Investment Officer, Real Estate
As Co-Chief Investment Officer of the Real Estate team, Zachary L. Segal co-leads the investment process, focusing on current real estate products, new product development, and strategic initiatives. Zach is Portfolio Manager on a number of the company’s funds and sits on the respective Investment and Allocation Committees. He is responsible for collaborating with other CIOs in the development, review, and continual improvement of the company’s investment approach and themes. Further, he is a conduit between the investment team and client communications, ensuring understanding and transparency. Zach is also a leader in the research, proposal, and launch of new investment products.

Prior to joining Boyd Watterson in April of 2022, Zach was a Partner and Special Situations Group Director of Asset Management at The Townsend Group, executing and managing real estate private equity investments across property types, markets, and structures. Zach also held real estate finance and principal investing roles at Polinger Development Co., Goldman, Sachs & Co., and Charles River Realty Investors, LLC. During the global financial crisis, Zach served as Director of Strategic Initiatives and Credit Market Programs at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where he managed Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) investments.

Date and Time: May 15, 2025 from 07:45 AM to 09:00 AM (ET)
Location: Corporate College, 4400 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights
Register HERE

For Fall 2025! Work on real-world digital innovation projects, earn class credit and build your resume!

xLab's emphasis on experiential learning is exactly what employers look for when hiring recent graduates. Students who worked on xLab projects in the past were hired by Amazon, Meta, Progressive Insurance, Hyland Software and more. 

xLab pairs a multi-disciplinary team of students together with an external client for real-world digital innovation projects focused on responsible technology. Our project teams use the latest design and development tools as they work directly with the client throughout the semester. 

The course is STEM approved for business students. 
 

BTEC 400 - xLab - Digital Innovation Project Fall 2025
(APPLY HERE)
 

In order to gain permission to join the xLab class for the Fall 2025 semester, you must submit your resume and complete this application by Friday, May 9, 2025. Once approved, you can register for the course using any of the approved course numbers. Thank you for interest in xLab!

IMPORTANT: If you are pursuing an MBA, you must be registered as a full-time student to be eligible.

Please direct any questions to Celeste Blau, cxb587@case.edu.

Report Your After-Graduation Job or
Summer Internship on 12Twenty!

Have you accepted your after graduation job or summer internship?
If so, congratulations!

The next step we request from all masters students is to report their after-graduation jobs and summer internships into 12Twenty. To report your internship in 12Twenty, please click the following link: Login - RAP - Powered by 12twenty

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Appointments: http://myhealthconnect.case.edu/Student on phone, with timelycare logo

Care Anytime:

Non-urgent messages: myhealthconnect.case.edu.
TimelyCare 24/7 telehealth for mental health AND medical visits
Nurse on-call (after hours and on weekends): 216.368.2450
Counselor on-call (after hours and on weekends): 216.368.587

Event Updates for May 2025
Stay updated on all CWRU & WSOM Events through Campus Groups
 

EVENT

The Center for Family Business presents "Deconstructing Conflict in the Family Business" with Doug Baumoel

Thursday, May 1
8:30am - 11:30am
Tinkham Veale University Center, 11038 Bellflower Road, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
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Effectively managing conflict is essential for family businesses due to the high potential for disputes. Doug Baumoel, based on his book "Deconstructing Conflict", offers a new approach to handling persistent conflicts by breaking them down into their components and providing long-term management skills and frameworks. The program is 8:30-11:30 AM; breakfast and networking are 7:30-8:30 AM. Center for Family Business programs are designed exclusively for multi-generational family businesses.
RSVP

EVENT

End of Session PM Club Hangout

Friday, May 2
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Join us for a relaxed evening to wrap up the semester with your fellow PM Club members! Enjoy good food, great company, and fun conversations as we celebrate the end of a productive session.

📍 Location: The Jolly Scholar
🗓️ Date: May 2nd, 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🎟️ Spots are limited to the first 30 members who register – so don’t wait!

Whether you're here to unwind, network, or just hang out, we’d love to see you there!
RSVP

EVENT

General Assembly Meeting (Zoom)

Tuesday, May 6
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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The Graduate Student Council Board will host the final Graduate School Representatives meeting of the year, featuring the introduction and transition to the 2025–2026 executive team. Please RSVP. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.
RSVP

EVENT

Chamber Music in the Galleries

Wednesday, May 7
6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Cleveland Museum of Art, 217 Italian Baroque Donna and James Reid Gallery, 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, OHIO 44106, United States
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Join us for the popular Chamber Music in the Galleries series, featuring talented young artists and faculty from the Case Western Reserve University Historical Performance Practice Program, Cleveland Institute of Music, and Music Settlement. Each concert offers a unique and intimate experience, with repertoire inspired by the artwork on display. Come enjoy an evening where art and music intersect in a captivating atmosphere.
RSVP

EVENT

Garden Plant Sale

Wednesday, May 14
10:00am - 3:00pm
Tinkham Veale Center, 11038 Bellflower Rd, Cleveland, OHIO 44106, United States
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Our 2025 Garden Plant Sale is here! Spring is just around the corner in Northeast Ohio making it the perfect time for you to begin to plan for you home garden! Join us on campus at Tinkham Veale Center and shop a wide variety of annuals and perennials for you spring and summer gardens.

While there's less to do in your garden, take the time to shop our pre-order store and skip the lines during our annual spring plant sale. All of the plants available in our presale may not be available during our on campus sale on May 14th.
RSVP

EVENT

Commencement Week 2025

Wednesday, May 14 at 2:00pm
to Sunday, May 18 at 4:00pm
TBD
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Join the CWRU community for a week of celebrating all our 2025 graduates! 

Additional information on all things commencement can be found here: https://case.edu/commencement/

Faculty/staff volunteer registration: https://cglink.me/2cS/s95264
RSVP

 

SP25 CPT WORKSHOPS:
You can watch a recording of the CPT Workshop online here or you can register to attend a live Zoom session hosted by an advisor with the VISA Office.

SP25 OPT WORKSHOPS:
A recorded OPT workshop is available for viewing here.  Please click on a session below to register and access the Zoom link for a live session:

Friday, May 2, 11:30 - 1:30 pm: Webinar Registration - Zoom

*Students can also always access and view the CPT, OPT and STEM OPT presentations online at any time from https://case.edu/visa/forms-and-resources/student-forms-and-resources

Liz Kalfas | Director, MBA Programs & Student Success
PBL 160M | liz.kalfas@case.edu | 216.368.0874 (office)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizkalfas/
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