Table Of Contents

1. This is Cleveland
2. [U]Tech Updates Impacting SIS - IMPORTANT!
3. Class of 2026 Graduates!
4. Job & Internship Opportunities
5. Career Management Office
6. xLab Updates - FA26 BTEC 400 Elective - DEADLINE EXTENDED!
7. Fowler Center - ThinkImpact Applications Open!
8. Center for Family Business Electives
9. New SU26 MBA Elective w/ Mandel School
10. CWRU Campus Groups Calendar of Events
11. Registrar's Office & WSOM Academic Calendar
12. Weatherhead Graduate Academic Calendar
13. Online & Professional MBA Academic Calendar
14. CWRU Student Resources
15. Newsletter Archives
16. Newsletter Submissions

3 things to do in Cleveland in May

May is one of the biggest months on Case Western Reserve University’s campus with commencement activities planned  May 13–17. As students become alumni and others turn their finals in for a much-deserved summer break, the energy on campus is palpable, especially when combined with glimpses of summer-like weather, longer days and the quads alive with color.

Whether you’re sticking around campus for an internship or job, or you’re a staff or faculty member looking to maximize the beauty of  CLE in May, there are endless possibilities to get out and explore the city.

We have a few suggestions to get you started. Want more ideas? Visit the Destination Cleveland website.

USS Cleveland Week

May 9–18

For the first time ever, Ohio will host a naval ship commissioning with the USS Cleveland being commissioned Saturday, May 16. Dubbed a “once-in-a-generation” moment, the celebration will begin May 9 when the ship arrives at port in its namesake city. Clevelanders and visitors alike are invited to gather on spots along the lakeshore to catch a glimpse of the arrival as it approaches from the west.

Opportunities to celebrate this milestone will continue with Community Day on Sunday, May 10, with public tours held each day through Wednesday, May 13. The official commissioning ceremony will be Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m. at North Coast Yard.

This event is geared toward all, whether you’re a Navy buff, a historian at heart or a lover of all things Cleveland.

Check out the official schedule and learn more about the ship.

Cleveland Asian Festival

May 16–17

Gather in Cleveland’s MidTown neighborhood for the 17th annual Cleveland Asian Festival. Featuring cultural activities, cuisine and music, this event is an annualfavorite in the city. Held at the intersection of E. 27th Street and Payne Avenue in Asia Town, festivities will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.

You can try out flavorful dishes and then vote for your favorites in the Best Food Competition, demonstrate your best moves in the Asian Pop Cover Dance Competition, and check out the goods for sale in the World Marketplace. Performances will be held throughout the festival, including the Kwan Family Lion Dance, martial arts and a Bollywood band.

While there, you also can get a free health screening inside the Asia Plaza.

This event is a true melting pot of Asian cultures, giving you the opportunity to experience many different traditions all in one place.

Get more details about the festival.

Tremont Greek Fest

May 22–25

Get out and explore the Tremont neighborhood over Memorial Day weekend with the annual Tremont Greek Fest. At the heart of this festival is food—authentic homemade Greek dishes and treats.

But even once your taste buds have been sated, you’ll have the opportunity to see Greek dance in action. You can also tour the ornate Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and peruse the flea market.

Find out what else is in store.

Light & Truth: The CWRU & WRA
Bicentennial Concert

LEARN MORE AND GET TICKETS HERE! Use code "CWRU".

University Technology ([U]Tech) will be updating the login process for some university applications, including the Student Information System (SIS). 

What You Need to Know

Beginning May 18, 2026, when you log in, a 6-digit code will appear on your computer screen. Enter that code into the Duo Mobile app on your phone to approve the login. This is the same method used to log into HCM.

What You Need to Do

• If you have the Duo Mobile app, no action is required. 

• If you don’t have the app, download and install Duo Mobile from the App Store or Google Play Store to get started. Once installed, you will need to enroll your smartphone. 

• If you don’t have a smartphone or otherwise can’t use the app, there is an alternative option. Ask your department’s IT office about a Security Key.

Where to Go for More Information

Learn about login changes for university applications.

Who to Contact
For questions or assistance, submit a help ticket at help@case.edu or call 216.368.HELP (4357).

BE AWARE OF HIRING SCAMS!

Sadly, recruitment season seems to bring out the scammers who reach out to you appearing to be from legitimate companies with legitimate offers. When in doubt, please reach out to the Center for Career Success or Weatherhead Career Management Office and we will be more than happy to do research to help assure your offer is legitimate. You can always reach us at: careers@case.edu or wsom-cmo@case.edu. 

Identifying a scam job offer or posting is crucial to protecting yourself from fraud. Please review THIS DOCUMENT for red flags to watch out for and how to protect yourself!

DEADLINE EXTENDED!! Applications are being accepted now through Friday, May 8 for xLab's Fall semester projects with Progressive, Sherwin Williams and more.  

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

The course, BTEC 400, is STEM approved for business students.

Visit the xLab website for more information, or contact Celeste Blau at cxb587@case.edu with any questions.

SASS 500: Managing Nonprofits for Resilience 
(3 credits)

Classes will entail a mix of learning modes including lecture, discussion, guest speakers, case studies, and student presentations and exercises.  Readings and lectures are assigned in advance, and students are expected to study them before each class.  Students will learn why it is important for a nonprofit organization to build resilience, the concepts of organizational slack and organizational learning that underwrite resilience, and management strategies that can be engaged to build resilience and allow nonprofit organizations to prepare for and navigate crises.

PROFESSOR: Dennis R. Young, PhD, Emeritus Professor

EMAIL: dennisryoung@gsu.edu (Interested students with questions are encouraged to email Professor Young directly.)

DAYS/DATES: Tues/Thurs | May 19 – June 25

TIME: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

ON-CAMPUS LOCATION: Mandel Center 105


*Non-MBA students interested in this class should speak with their Program Director to determine if this course is an approved elective for your program.

SASS 407:
Nonprofit Revenue Development & Planning
(3 credits)

Revenue strategy and development are critical in advancing the mission and core work of a nonprofit organization, and are among the most strategic responsibilities held by an executive director and his/her board. Nonprofits face a myriad of revenue options which could be pursued but each of these has implications for how the organization advances it mission and its sustainability. The course will examine how to assess these revenue sources and evaluate how they can contribute to an organization's overall financial vitality.

*Please refer to SIS for further details on dates, times, and location.

SASS 410: Nonprofit Databased Decision Making 
(3 credits)

Nonprofit leaders face a wide range of data needs and opportunities to use data to inform strategy and practice. This course is designed to give students a working knowledge of data analysis, statistical concepts, research designs for program planning and evaluation, and techniques for problem solving. By exploring a continuum of decision making opportunities in the nonprofit sector, the course will present methods and frameworks for collecting and interpreting data to inform organizational action.

*Please refer to SIS for further details on dates, times, and location.

MEET THE REGISTRAR: Wendy Jelinek, MNO

Weatherhead graduate students are invited to contact the Weatherhead Registrar's Office for questions related to registration, course offerings and academic policies.

Director of Registrar Services
Registrar's Office
150 Peter B. Lewis Building
waj2@case.edu

Weatherhead Graduate Academic Calendar

Full-time MBA and Specialty Master's Programs follow the "Weatherhead Graduate Academic Calendar". 3-credit hour courses also follow this calendar.

Online & Professional MBA Academic Calendar

Weatherhead's Online and Part-Time/Professional MBA programs follow the "Online MBA Academic Calendar". This is a different academic calendar than the "Weatherhead Graduate Academic Calendar" above and may apply to 3-credit hour courses.