From: Elizabeth Kalfas
Date: January 8, 2025
Subject: MBA & MEM Newsletter - 1.8.25



Happy New Year!

Everyone at PBL is looking forward to welcoming you back for the first day of the Spring 2025 semester on Monday, January 13.

Please review the newsletter for some important dates and information.

Drop-in hours have been updated based on core MBA classes, please take note and stop by next week to say hi and grab a snack :)

Cheers to a great semester!

Important Information for Spring 2025

Spring Classes:

Fri, Jan 10 - Registration deadline
Mon, Jan 13 - First day of class - check Canvas beforehand!
Fri, Jan 24 - Deadline to "Drop/Add" a class (electives only)
**email Liz to check how it impacts your graduation requirements

SIS Registration Instructions

WSOM Graduate Academic Calendar

May 2025 Commencement Info
WSOM Graduation Application details will be emailed from the Registrar (Wendy Jelinek) beginning in late January/early February 2025.

Locationhttps://case.edu/studentlife/healthcounseling/about/hours-location-contact-info
Appointmentshttp://myhealthconnect.case.edu/
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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 January 2024
Stay updated on all CWRU & WSOM Events through Campus Groups!

Annual Forecast Lunch with Catherine LeGraw, GMO’s Best Ideas for 2025


Ms. LeGraw is a member of GMO’s Asset Allocation team and a partner of the firm. Prior to joining GMO in 2013, she worked as a director at BlackRock. Previously, Ms. LeGraw was an analyst at Bear, Stearns & Co. She received her BA and her BS in Economics from the Uni versity of Pennsylvania. She is a CFA charterholder.

Date and Time: January 22, 2025, 12pm to 1:30pm
Location: The Union Club, 1211 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 

Register Here
 

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Member Friendship Bracelets & Meet the Exec Team

Tuesday, January 14
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Join us for a fun and interactive event where you'll create your very own friendship bracelet, symbolizing the connections and support within the Weatherhead Women in Business (WWIB) community. This casual and creative gathering is a great opportunity to meet and network with fellow members while expressing your personal style. You'll also have the chance to meet our Executive Team, who will share insights about the club’s mission, upcoming initiatives, and how you can get involved. Whether you're new to WWIB or a long-time member, this event is all about building meaningful relationships and fostering a sense of sisterhood. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect and craft!

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Spring Semester Welcome Party

Thursday, January 16
11:30am - 1:00pm
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Join Us for the Spring Semester Welcome Party!

The Office of International Student Resources & Engagement and the VISA Office invite you to the Spring Semester Welcome Party on Thursday, January 16, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM in the Tomlinson Lobby.

Enjoy delicious Danishes and refreshments while immersing yourself in the vibrant CWRU community. Meet fellow students and learn about exciting initiatives planned for the semester.

Whether you're new to campus or returning, this event is the perfect way to kick off the semester on a positive note.

We look forward to seeing you on January 16 for a fun-filled time of connection and celebration. Don’t miss it!

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NIL Workshop with the Cleveland Guardians

Friday, January 17
10:00am - 11:30am
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Are you a student athlete interested in developing your Name Image Likeness (NIL) pitching skills (no pun intended) and getting feedback from business leaders from the Cleveland Guardians?

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think[box] Application/Hiring Info Sessions

Friday, January 17
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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TBX is Hiring for the 2025-2026 Fall and Spring school year!

We are looking for innovative and motivated students from CWRU, CIA, and CIM to join the think[box] Student Technician team.

Interested, but want to learn more? Come to an information session! We will tell you about the job and the application process, and provide time for you to ask questions.

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The Presidential Inauguration: A New, Old President

Friday, January 17
3:20pm - 4:20pm
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On Monday, January 20, 2025, the USA will inaugurate a new president, former president Donald Trump. This workshop, designed for non-native speakers of English in the CWRU community, will provide information on the president, the presidency, and the transition from one president to another. Participants will discuss the US governmental system, major political parties and people, and compare and contrast it with other countries. Participants will leave with further knowledge of the US political system and the presidency, and get a chance to speak with others in the CWRU community. Snacks will be provided!

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Mindful Activity Hour

Wednesday, January 22
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Give your space a quick refresh by decorating a mason jar or picture frame with dried flowers at UH&CS’ first Mindful Activity Hour of the semester on January 22nd from 1-4 PM in TVUC’s Senior Classroom B.

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Guided Tour of the Cleveland Botanical Garden Indoor Glasshouse (Visit Madagascar and Costa Rica for an hour!)

Wednesday, January 22
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Join us on a guided tour of our indoor Glasshouse Gardens! Visit the "Spiny Desert of Madagascar" and the "Cloud Forest of Costa Rica" in one 45-minute tour. Observe the sights, sounds, and smells of plants that have adapted to live successfully in these two very different environments. Escape the mostly chilly and dormant North East Ohio for a moment to immerse yourself if these green and growing indoor biomes, where banna trees, hissing cockroaches, free-flying birds, and blooming flowers await! Over the course of the tour, you'll learn about how plants naturally growing in Ohio compare to plants adapted to live in other climates.
 

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Spring Student Activities Fair 2025

Thursday, January 23
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join SA&L and over 200 student organizations as we venture "Into the Spartie-Verse" at our Fair Across the Universe!

Want to get more involved on campus? Not sure where to start? The Spring Student Activities Fair is a great opportunity to see a wide variety of student organizations and get more information on how you can get involved!

The theme this year is based off Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and as you go from table to table, you'll explore various parallel universes. There will be prizes and giveways for students who register and check-in with the SA&L team.

If you have any questions, please email SSAF@case.edu.

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90-minute Yoga Flow at Yogavita!

Friday, January 24
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Yogavita Little Italy, 2026 Murray Hill Rd #210, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
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Join us for a 90-minute, heated yoga flow at Yogavita Little Italy, on the second floor at 2026 Murray Hill Rd! Expect an energizing practice that follows the traditional Baptiste Journey into Power sequence, so be sure to bring a yoga mat if you have one, as well as a water bottle. We look forward to seeing you in class!

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RISE UP Universal Self-Defense (US)

Monday, January 27
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Universal Self-Defense (US) is a 3-week program offered to the entire campus community. The class will give insight into how to deploy self-defense tactics against an aggressor and how to exit an unwanted situation safely. Open to all, participants will be guided through exercises designed to strengthen their ability to defend themselves and build confidence in their abilities.
1st Class: Monday, January 27, 2025
2nd Class: Monday, February 3, 2025
3rd Class: Monday, February 10, 2025

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KSL Game Night Presents: Trivia Night!

Wednesday, January 29
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Join Kelvin Smith Library for the traditional start-of-the-semester Trivia Night on Wednesday, January 29th from 7 to 9pm in the Lower Lever Classroom (LL-06).

Bring a team of up to 6 people, or join a team when you arrive. Each member of the winning team will receive $10 Amazon gift cards. Show off your trivia skills and enjoy snacks and time with friends! We’ll see you there!

Due to the popularity of the event, registration is required on CampusGroups.

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Finding and Funding the Talent to Grow Your Northeast Ohio Startup

Friday, January 31
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Floor 1 Auditorium, Sears think[box] , 11201 Cedar Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
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Join us on Friday, January 31 as part of the Case Western Reserve University Entrepreneurship Speaker Series for a panel discussion with startup founders and their interns.

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Coffee and Community

Friday, January 31
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Are you a founder? A co-founder? Do you have a side hustle? Or maybe you are just wanting to meet people who like entrepreneurship! If that sounds like you, join us on Friday, January 31 as part of Founder Friday for coffee, snacks and community. 

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Liz Kalfas | Director, MBA Programs & Student Success
PBL 160M | liz.kalfas@case.edu | 216.368.0874 (office)
716.316.5515 (mobile) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizkalfas/

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