From: Elizabeth Kalfas
Date: August 6, 2025
Subject: August 6, 2025 - MBA Newsletter - Summer Edition!


FT MBA Program Updates


FALL 2025 - IMPORTANT DATES
Please bookmark the 2025 - 2026 WSOM Graduate Academic Calendar in your browser!

Refer to the official academic calendar prior to making travel plans. Students are expected to be available for midterm and final exams, as outlined in your class syllabi.
  • Mon, Aug 25: First day of Fall 2025 classes
  • Mon, Sept 1: No Classes/CWRU Closed - Labor Day Holiday
  • Fri, Sept 5: Last day to drop or add a class without financial penalty
  • Mon, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 17: Midterm Week for MBAC core classes
    (elective midterm exam dates are determined by individual professors)
  • Mon, Oct 20 & Tue, Oct 21: No Classes - Fall Break
  • Wed, Nov 26 - Fri, Nov 28: No Classes - Thanksgiving Break
  • Mon, Dec 8: Last day of Fall 2025 classes
  • Tue, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 15: Final Exam Week
    (elective final exam dates are determined by individual professors)

Internship Opportunities for Fall 2025

(updated 7.9.25)


Students interested in applying for a Fall 2025 Internships (remote or in Cleveland) can review relevant MBA intern opportunities through the attached PDF HERE.

If you have questions or need support with your internship search, please schedule time to meet with Nicole Tischler or email her nxt341@case.edu.

Cleveland Cultural Gardens:
79th Annual One World Day 2025

August 24 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Explore the world in your own backyard – at the 79th annual One World Day. The day features a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens, a Parade of Flags, and ethnic food, music and dance in all our Cultural Gardens. One of Cleveland’s finest and most festive events.

Learn more here!

Pictures of Peer Health Educators

Become a Peer Health Educator 


What is a Peer Health Educator?

CWRU Peer Health Educators (PHE) are students who are committed to creating a culture of wellness within the CWRU community. The purpose of the program is to advocate for and promote health choices, personal well-being and community safety through leadership, education, and awareness. Peer Health Educators provide workshops services, and events to meet the health and wellness needs of CWRU students. 

If you are interested in becoming a PHE or learning more about the program, please consider attending on of our Peer Health Education Information Sessions. Info sessions will be hosted in the beginning of September, dates and registration links will be announced next month via social media, our nesletter and the UH&CS Website. 

To learn more about the Peer HEalth Education program, please visit our website by clicking here. 

VISA Office Information

The VISA Office is open 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, even during summer! We are located in Crawford Hall, Suite 215.

We have virtual chat advising available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11am to 1pm. Access virtual chat at https://case.edu/visa/international-students during posted chat hours. You are also welcome to contact us for an in-person, phone, or virtual appointment. Please schedule an appointment with a VISA staff member at https://case.edu/visa/about/make-appointment.
 

OPT & CPT Workshops

We completed our live Zoom OPT and CPT workshops for the spring semester.  These workshops will resume in the fall. If you're still planning to apply for OPT or CPT, you can view the recorded presentation which goes over the application process, student responsibilities, and other important considerations in detail.  You can view the presentation by going to our website and scroll down to "Practical Training Resources".

Location: https://case.edu/studentlife/healthcounseling/about/hours-location-contact-info
Appointments: http://myhealthconnect.case.edu/Student on phone, with timelycare logo

Care Anytime:
Nurse on-call (after hours and on weekends): 216.368.2450
Counselor on-call (after hours and on weekends): 216.368.587
 

Timely Care

If you are off campus and are feeling under the weather, or could use some support, know that TimelyCare is avaialable to you anytime, anywhere.  All CWRU, CIA, CIM and KSU Podiatry students can all access TimelyCare at no-cost! 

What Services are Available? 

  • Talk Now- 24/7 in the moment mental health support. 
  • Scheduled Counseling- scheduled visits with a licensed counselor, including nights and weekends. 
  • Medical Visits- 24/7, on-demand and scheduled visits with a licensed medical provider. 
  • Workshops and classes- On-demand and live workshops and classes including yoga and meditation. 

Download the TimelyCare app through your app store or visit the TimelyCare website to enroll. 

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

Schedule an appointment with Liz

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