From: VISA Office
Date: October 11, 2023
Subject: VISA News: Traveling during Fall Break, Notary Services, Weatherheadless Ball, Apple Picking, New VISA Office Advisor, English Conversation Hour, Fall Photo Contest, CPT/OPT Workshops, Homecoming Weekend, and MORE


VISA News

VISA Office Information

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

On Monday, Thursday, and Friday, we have virtual chat advising available from 11am to 1pm.  Access virtual chat from our website here.

You are also welcome to contact us for an in-person, phone, or Zoom appointment.  Please email visa@case.edu to request an appointment.

The VISA Office welcomes Ms. Dannica Culler

We would like to introduce Ms. Dannica Culler, our new International Student & Scholar Visa Advisor.  Dannica attended Bowling Green State University where she graduated with a BS in World Language Education and an MA in Spanish.  Dannica lived and studied abroad in Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain during both her undergraduate and graduate programs.  She later taught Spanish in Houston, Texas.  She recently returned to her home state of Ohio and currently lives in Edgewater with her family and house cat Luna.  Dannica enjoys spending time in nature, traveling to new cities, and meeting new people.

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Traveling During Fall Break?

Did you check your I-20 or DS-2019 for a travel signature?  Be prepared to take those Fall Break getaways and return to campus as an F-1 or J-1 student visa holder!

Need a travel signature? Go to our website https://case.edu/visa/forms-and-resources/student-forms-and-resources and scroll down to "reprint or travel signature request."

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Fall Break- The VISA Office is OPEN

While we hope you'll be resting and relaxing over Fall Break (October 23-24), please know that the VISA Office will be open and available during regular business hours if you need us.

CPT Workshops

Please click on the session below to register and access the Zoom link:

November 15:https://cwru.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l3WR2F0rQOud0ztkedFIAA

Need a Notary? Update on Notary Services


The Office of General Counsel and The Department of Human Resources have notaries available.  See below for hours and contact information.

OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL: 
Adelbert Hall, Suite 311, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM by appointment, (216) 368-4286
 

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES:
Chennelle Bryant Harris, Crawford Hall, Room 220, M, T, Th, F.  9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Appointments appreciated but drop-ins
welcomed), (216) 368-6964

Donzetta Darden, Crawford Hall, Room 220, (216) 368-5837

Darla Moore, Crawford Hall, Room 320, M, T, W, F.  9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Appointments appreciated but drop-ins welcomed), (216) 368-6964

Alicia Robinson, Crawford Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 220. Anytime M-F 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (216) 368-3270


Website: https://case.edu/generalcounsel/services/notary-public-services


What is a notary?  Find out here: https://www.nationalnotary.org/knowledge-center/about-notaries/what-is-a-notary-public

Features

English Conversation Hour hosted by Academic Support Resources every Wednesday from 1-2pm in Nord 204. 

RSVP via Campus Groups. LINK: https://cglink.me/2cS/r2182217

All students, faculty and staff of the CWRU community interested in strengthening their proficiency in conversational English as well as those already proficient in conversational English are invited to come together each week for connection and sharing. Weekly hour long meetings are designed to improve pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Fall at CWRU Photo Contest!

Each year as temperatures drop across Northeast Ohio, the leaves’ changing colors on trees across Case Western Reserve University’s campus put on a special seasonal show for our community. There’s no better way to celebrate autumnal beauty and the start of sweater weather at CWRU than with a photo contest!

Students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to submit their best fall photos from around campus for our 2023 Fall at CWRU photo contest.

Submit your favorite photo featuring fall views at CWRU—of colorful foliage, playful wildlife and even outdoor experiences from this year’s homecoming celebrations—to be entered in the running for a $50 Amazon gift card.

The rules:

  1. Enter online: https://bit.ly/FallAtCWRU23 
  2. One entry and one photo per participant.
  3. Photos must be submitted by midnight Tuesday, Oct. 24.

Voting will take place via Case Western Reserve University’s Facebook page, with each photo like (or reaction) equaling one vote. Voting will begin Oct. 25, and run through 11:59 p.m. Nov. 1. The winning photo will be announced on Ohio Day (Thursday, Nov. 2).

 

Celebrate the beauty on our campus and submit your best fall photo!

Weatherheadless Ball 2023 - Friday, October 27th


This Halloween-themed event sponsored by the Weatherhead School of Management will feature a costume contest-- plus food, drinks and a DJ!

Age 21 and over only. Please remember to bring your Driver's License or Passport to show your age; you will not be permitted entry without presenting identification that shows your date of birth.

Register here: https://community.case.edu/STEX/rsvp_boot?id=2230873

 

Campus Happenings

It's Finally Time!  Homecoming Weekend: October 12 - 15

Case Western Reserve University is looking forward to welcoming you back to campus this fall for Homecoming Weekend.

There are many amazing events planned and to see a complete list of events please visit: https://case.edu/events/featured-events/homecoming?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=umc_taasm_alumnievents_homecoming_facebook&utm_content=2023

Stephanie Tubbs Jones 5K Race & Fun Walk

 

Homecoming weekend is quickly approaching. On Saturday, Oct. 14, the 15th annual Stephanie Tubbs Jones 5K Race & Fun Walk will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on DiSanto Field and the surrounding area. 

Registration is $10 for students and $25 for any faculty, staff, family and community members.

T-shirts will be available for purchase during the event. Donations also are welcome.

All proceeds directly benefit an undergraduate student at CWRU through a grant awarded during the annual Undergraduate Honors Assembly in April.

 

For additional information, please reach out to Heather Willis at hxw791@case.edu or the Office of Student Activities and Leadership at studentactivities@case.edu.

Register to participate.

Homecoming Weekend: Multicultural Dance Night

All members of the campus community are invited to the Multicultural Dance Party Saturday, Oct. 14, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Thwing Center ballroom.

This event will bring together alumni, students, faculty and staff to enjoy dance from various cultures. There will be a digital photo-booth and 360 photo-booth to capture the fun. This event will mark the end of Hispanic Heritage Month with food, music and dancing.

To register for this and other homecoming events visit the homecoming registration page and:

  1. Put in your name along with some contact and dietary information (do the same for any guests that will be attending with you).
  2. Select the “Affinity Alumni” Package from the dropdown and click the blue select button; and
  3. Make your decision (per event) on attending or not attending with any additional actions.

Learn more about homecoming.

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University Health & Counseling
Services Offers Timely Care and a Variety of Other Wellness Programs

Flu Clinic Dates

Flu shots are available for free to all CWRU, CIA and CIM students, and CWRU faculty and staff. All participants need to bring their CWRU ID. Please wear an outfit that allows the upper arm to be easily exposed. 

The following dates are walk-in flu immunization clinics open to all CWRU, CIA and CIM students and CWRU faculty and staff. For those who prefer a scheduled time, appointments are available on Fridays from 9am-11:30am & 1-3:30pm starting Friday, October 20th. Make an appointment online at myhealthconnect.case.edu. 

Upcoming dates: 

Friday, October 13 9:00am - 11:15am HEC: Samson 3rd floor, Alcove
Monday, October 16 9:00am - 2:00pm TVUC Senior Classroom
 

For location information please visit the UH&CS website. 

Other Opportunities

Attention All International Students, Postdocs, Researchers, and Scholars!

The International Student Fellowship (ISF) of CWRU warmly invites you to their Apple Picking Adventure on Saturday, October 14th, 2023.  For more details, and for your reservation link, please email them at: isfcleveland@gmail.com or look them up on Facebook: International Students Fellowship-CWRU

If you would like to promote your event or opportunity through VISA News, please make a complete submission (including flyers, images, details, etc.) for consideration by noon on Monday to visa@case.edu.  The VISA Office cannot guarantee that all submissions will appear in the newsletter, as space is limited, but staff will review all timely submissions for consideration.