From: Elizabeth Kalfas
Date: June 4, 2025
Subject: June 4, 2025 - MBA Newsletter - Summer Edition!



FALL 2025 CLASS REGISTRATION UPDATES

All returning Full Time MBA Students should be registered for fall classes.


PERMISSION REQUESTSIf you cannot register beause of a prerequisite, please complete a "permission request" in SIS and note that you "are a FT MBA student taking this class as an approved MBA elective". 

BUAI ELECTIVESStudents interested in the Business Analytics Concentration or Business Analytics Electives should sign-up for the BUAI Waiver Exam to receive email updates. Permission requests for BUAI classes will be granted to students who pass the waiver exam in early August. 
More details to come on the exact date of the August waiver exam.

REGISTRATION RESOURCES:
Click here for the "MBA Electives Description Packet"
Click here for the "MBA Electives Spreadsheet"
Please login to you box account to view your individual curriculum plan.


REGISTRATION QUESTIONS
CLICK HERE to schedule time to meet with Liz over the summer!

LinkedIn Guy Job Search Resources

Remember the LinkedIn Guy (Jeremy Schifeling) from Orientation 2024?

Sign up for "The Job Insiders" Newsletter for free lifetime access to his "Career Toolkit":

-My LinkedIn Profile Grader
-CareerBot 3000 and ProfileBot 4K
-Every new tool that comes out next

CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP FOR JOB & CAREER RESOURCES

Jobs in healthcare consulting are HOT.

Hear from 4 top firms hiring now at Management Consulted's annual Healthcare Consulting Panel on Thursday, June 5 at 1PM Eastern Time.

Why join?

  • Get firsthand insight into what makes each firm tick

  • Nail the "why this firm?" question for interviews

  • Learn how to stand out in applications/interviews

You’ll hear from experts at Guidehouse, L.E.K. Consulting, Simon-Kucher, and Stax - firms driving innovation in healthcare and life sciences.

They’ll cover industry trends, which skills they're hiring for, and what they look for in top candidates.

Register now: Healthcare Consulting Panel

Bonus: Want your resume shared with the panelists?

Create a free Job Seeker Profile on our Job Board and check the "Available for work" box - we’ll include you in our exclusive resume book.

👉 Register and upload your resume

WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays

Proudly Sponsored by First National Bank

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 5:30PM —
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 8:30PM


WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays

Join us this summer at Wade Oval for ten unforgettable Wednesday nights of live music, food, dancing, and community fun — all for FREE! WOW, proudly sponsored by First National Bank, returns June 18 through August 20, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.

3 things to do in Cleveland in June

Sticking around Cleveland this month? Whether you’re taking classes this summer, engaged in research or live in the city year-round, there are endless opportunities to discover something new about Cleveland in June.

As the weather heats up, Cleveland comes alive with outdoor events throughout the city, many of which are free and feature a community atmosphere. Need some inspiration? Check out three events happening not far from campus in June. 

If you’re looking for even more, check the Destination Cleveland website for ideas.

Cleveland Juneteenth Freedom Fest

June 14

Thousands of Clevelanders are expected to gather on Mall C Downtown to commemorate the day enslaved individuals in the United States were finally free. Part educational and part celebratory, this event features live music, family-friendly activities and vendors. This year’s event is June 14 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Guests can expect performances by Karamu House, interactive art demonstrations, soul food and other community-centered offerings. 

Learn more about this community celebration. 
 

Parade the Circle and Circle Village

June 14

Parade the Circle, a Cleveland favorite, takes place right here in our neighborhood. This visually appealing event features community-made puppets, costumes, masks and more. Hosted by the Cleveland Museum of Art, this year’s event will take place Saturday, June 14, around Wade Oval.

Héctor Castellanos Lara will be the lead artist of this year’s snowy owl-themed event.

The parade will coincide with Circle Village, which features food, music and opportunities to engage with representatives from local institutions in University Circle.

The parade will step off at noon, with Circle Village open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Get details about each of the events.
 

Larchmere PorchFest

June 28

Immerse yourself in the local music scene with a day of 30 performances across 30 porches throughout the Larchmere neighborhood on June 28. All members of the community are invited to this free event, which will feature 35-minute concerts with 10-minute breaks in between beginning at 2 p.m. Select local restaurants also will begin hosting concerts beginning at 8 p.m. 

Celebrating its 17th year, Larchmere PorchFest was established to unite the community and put a spotlight on the local music and arts scene.

View the lineup.

Event Updates for Summer 2025

Stay updated on all CWRU & WSOM Events through Campus Groups

 

EVENT

Summer Week of Welcome BBQ

Wednesday, June 4
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Come join students staying on campus this summer for a welcome BBQ at Leutner Pavilion. Enjoy grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, sides and drinks while playing yard games and listening to some summer tunes.

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EVENT

Sustainable Fashion in Cleveland with Aidan Meany of Found Surface

Thursday, June 5
11:50am - 1:15pm
Tinkham Veale University Center, Rm 134, 11038 Bellflower Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
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Join the first of our SURES (Support of Undergraduate Research and Sustainability) Speaker Series with Aidan Meany, founder of the full service apparel factory, Found Surface. Learn how he incorporates sustainability into the fashion world.

https://foundsurface.com

RSVP

EVENT

Summer Week of Welcome Game Night

Thursday, June 5
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Come join us in the Spot for a night of fun games and food. We will have plenty of games available, but feel free to bring your own as well.

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EVENT

Summer Week of Welcome Italian Ice Social

Friday, June 6
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Come join us outside of Stephanie Tubbs Jones for local Italian Ice.

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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".

Locationhttps://case.edu/studentlife/healthcounseling/about/hours-location-contact-info
Appointmentshttp://myhealthconnect.case.edu/
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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

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