February Happy Hour

The GSC Happy Hour is back on Friday, Feb 23rd from 7-9pm at The Jolly Scholar! The first drink is on us for the first 50 grad students to join. PS 1. You can use your drink ticket for a milkshake instead of beer, wine, or well-liquor if drinks aren't your thing. PS 2. Drink tickets will be distributed as people join; registration in the event doesn't guarantee a drink ticket.
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2254667

Leadership Week

This GSC co-sponsored event invites grad students to listen to 5 speakers over the course of 5 evenings speak about important topics to personal development such as authenticity, inclusivity, and overcoming obstacles. Follow campus groups event link for more information.
https://community.case.edu/Activities/rsvp_boot?id=2254049

Call for GSC Marketing and Communication Committee Members

The Vice-Presidents of Marketing and Communication are looking for eight interested graduate and professional students to serve on a committee. All in-person committee meetings will have meals for attendees. We are looking for representation from each of the Schools at CWRU. The committee will work on two important tasks: developing a marketing campaign around the (1) upcoming RTA (public transportation) vote and (2) GSC Executive Board elections in April and May. A possible task is to develop alternative designs for the GSC logo.

If you want to get involved with GSC, fill out this interest form: https://forms.gle/GASCgPBbGgeqbxu68

Three-Minute Thesis Competition

Come cheer on the finalists in the third annual CWRU Three Minute Thesis competition on Friday, February 16, 12:40 - 3:15 PM in the Tinkham Veale University Center. The event will also be livestreamed (https://case.edu/livestream). Audience members will have a chance to vote for the People's Choice Awards! Visit the CWRU 3MT website for more details about the competition: https://case.edu/gradstudies/student-resources/three-minute-thesis-3mt-competition/3mt-competition-cwru A list of the competitors and pitch topics can be found here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DYf07EEfUaa_37z3DwKarpsrWXPN6fhdxk-vTuXOUEY/edit?usp=sharing). The competitor timeslots agenda will be posted to the 3MT website and registration page soon. Lunch will be served beginning at at 12:15. Snacks and drinks will be available later in the afternoon. The event will begin promptly at 12:40 PM Keynote Speaker: John Gonzalez, Communications and Social Media Manager at Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. Register to Attend: bit.ly/3mtreg24

Vitromer

Farm Food Program Summer Employment Info Session

Student Public Interest Law Fellowship (SPILF)

New Sessions Added to KSL's Early Career Research, Visibility, and Publishing Series!

QGrad Call for Members and Leadership

CBTA 2024 Networking Day

Design Club Speaker Series Kickoff

Hi Students, Unlocking Design Brilliance: A speaker series Kick-off with James Gilmore, Trailblazer in innovation at Weatherhead School of Management. We are hosting an event from 12-1pm on Feb 16th 2024 at PBL 05 & looking forward to discussing different angles on product management. Lunch included. Click here for registration - https://cglink.me/2cS/r2254682

DEIE Black History Month Brunch Movie Screening: "We Belong: Navigating Medical School As Black Women"

Graduate Student Council Town Hall

In following our November General GSC Assembly meeting, the Graduate Student Council is happy to host a town hall event with representatives from the Office of Equity, the Office of Graduate Studies, and the Office of Student Affairs. Representatives from each of these offices will give a short presentation on what services their offices provide to graduate students, and will then answer general questions for the remainder of the event in an open Q&A. This event will be on February 21st, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm in Samson Room 176 at the Health Education Campus. Food will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Lipker at TJL111@case.edu

Perspectives on Palestine ft. Jewish Anti-Zionist Speakers

Advocacy Committee: Senate Committee Interest

The Graduate Student Council is 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 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: 2) Information and Technology (Open Positions: 1) Transportation Safety Task Force (Open Positions: 1) Minority Affairs (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/jqw7DoGqwuUvnpzp9
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

PiNO Conference

Those interested in exploring or sharing work/research related to the polymer field, please join us on February 26 for our one day conference held in Tinkham Veale from 8am-5pm. By attending PiNO, you will have to opportunity to network with various companies as well as other universities, participate in poster competitions with cash prizes, engage in resume workshops and mock interviews, listen to keynote speakers, and so much more! Please visit our website to learn more and register! https://www.pinoconference.com/about-2/

Donation Drive for the Collaborative Practice Initiative - Opioid Taskforce

Group B11 for Collaborative Practice is holding a donation drive in support of Stella Maris, one of two stand-alone detox providers in Greater Cleveland. Stella Maris provides transformational chemical dependency and mental health treatment services to anyone regardless of race, religion, gender or ability to pay. Boxes will be located in the Health Education Campus Suite 160 and the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. We are collecting new or gently used adult clothing for all genders Socks and undergarments (new only please) Jeans, pants, and shorts Shirts and sweatshirts Winter outerwear - jackets, hats, gloves, boots Professional attire New personal hygiene products for all genders Body wash Body lotion and hand cream Chapstick and lip balms Deodorant Dental care products Shampoo and conditioners Tampons and sanitary products.

Lunar New Year Celebration

The Office of DEIE is celebrating the Lunar New Year! 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon, welcoming strength, power, and success. In addition to authentic Asian food and tea, this event features an Exhibition"Showcase on The Role of Traditional Asian Culinary Practices (TCM) and Asian Treatment Protocols for Health, Healing, and Longevity. Additional activities include a Calligraphy Station, a Chopstick Challenge, Origami, and more! MAIN CAMPUS - Wednesday, February 14 Please register for the date that you will be attending. Food Provided (Authentic Asian Cuisine from various Asian restaurants.)

https://cglink.me/2cS/r2253350

Profiles of Inclusive Excellence Speaker Series

Dr. Camille Warner

Join us for an engaging installment of the Profiles of Inclusive Excellence Speaker Series, a collaborative effort by the African American Alumni Association, Case Western Reserve University's Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Engagement, and the African and African American Studies minor. Delve into insightful conversations highlighting faculty and staff work and research in this virtual one-on-one interview format hosted by Dr. Heather E. Burton, Associate Vice President, and Senior Director for Faculty and Institutional Diversity. Camille Beckette Warner, PhD, is a distinguished Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Case Western Reserve University's Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. With over 25 years of experience, her expertise encompasses aging, medical sociology, intergenerational caregiving, and research methodology, focusing on social inequalities and justice throughout life's stages. Dr. Warner is deeply involved in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education and healthcare, contributing extensively to national committees and professional organizations like the American Sociological Association and the Gerontological Association of America. A respected scholar and advocate, she's presented scientific findings, led workshops on cultural diversity, and co-authored articles and book chapters on aging and healthcare. Dr. Warner's commitment extends beyond academia; she's dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. As a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., she embodies leadership and progress in advancing diversity and equity in society.

- Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 6-7pm, virtual

https://cglink.me/2cS/r2252798

Office of Interprofessional and Interdisciplinary Education and Research to launch Tuesday Connections

The Office of Interprofessional and Interdisciplinary Education and Research invites Case Western Reserve University students, faculty and staff to Tuesday Connections. The weekly community-building events aim to bring together members of the Health Education Campus of Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic, the wider university community and Northeast Ohio partners. Opportunities will vary each week.

• Beginning Jan. 16: Take part in salon-style themed conversations on a variety of topics. 
• Beginning Jan. 23: Join the Connecting Book Club to discuss one book for two months (in-person and remote options). The first book selection is The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker.
• Beginning Feb. 6: Join the Collaborative Practice Journal Club for discussions on journal articles related to collaboration, human interactions and working together.