From: Graduate Student Council
Date: February 27
Subject: GSC Newsletter




Dear Graduate Student,

You will be receiving this newsletter every Tuesday (except when there is a university holiday on that Tuesday).

Visit the GSC website (gsc.case.edu) for meeting minutes and slides of the GSC General Assembly meetings, GSC 102 information for GSC-sponsored clubs, and general information about GSC.
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GSC wants to know: Transportation


The contract between CWRU and the RTA is reaching its end. While we will have more discussions in our next general assembly, the GSC Executive Board would like to understand better student usage of the RTA passes.

To participate, please fill out the RTA Survey with questions such as: - Do you use the RTA passes? - For what purposes have you used the RTA passes? - Do you own a vehicle? - Are you paying for on-campus parking?

Please fill out the following survey before March/5 so we can have a more informed conversation at our next general assembly meeting (which will happen in March/6): https://forms.gle/Jwgk7SxrNFdC2TAEA

Thank you,
Graduate Student Council Executive Board

March GSC General Assembly (GA) meeting

Join the Graduate Student Council at our General Assembly meeting, Wednesday, March 6, at 5:30 PM to discuss what we've been up to! All graduate and professional students are welcome to attend. Free food will be provided.

Please RSVP for either in-person or virtual attendance so we have enough food and drink for all students who are coming in person. This month's GA meeting will be held in the Toepfer Room, Adelbert Hall.

https://cglink.me/2cS/r2199495
 


ROC Benefit Dinner

This is a fundraising event to help provide funding for ROC's Global Classroom, which provides education access to displaced individuals living in the Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi. Through this program, they can earn a degree from an American university through online courses free of cost. ROC provides the education center with materials.
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2255151


Student Health Law Association Blood Drive

Join us for a life-saving event! The Student Health Law Association and GSC are proud to be hosting a blood drive at the Law School on March 5th, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM in the Student Bar Association Office. The first 50 people to sign up will receive a free t-shirt (while sizes last). Donors will also have access to free snacks and beverages. If you are interested in giving blood, please sign up here [https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=CASELAW].


Please consider applying for an OMA Unity Banquet Scholarship!

Since 2020, we’ve awarded over 20 scholarships to graduate students, and they have used them for research, tuition, study abroad, and attendance at conferences. Applications are due at 9 am Thursday, February 29. Questions to theoma@case.edu https://cglink.me/2cS/s94596


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


CBTA 2024 Networking Day


The Cleveland Biomedical Trainee Alliance (CBTA) is proud to present the 2024 Networking Day on March 6th from 11am-5pm in the CWRU Tinkham Veale University Center Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation Grand Ballrooms A, B, C! This event is open to all graduate, professional, and postdoctoral level trainees interested in networking with industry and other career paths! A follow up to the 2023 Professional Development Conference in October, the 2024 Networking Day will provide a space for trainees to utilize their networking skills to interact with a variety of industry representatives in the form of presentations, roundtables, and open meeting sessions. Learn about career options, explore job opportunities, and meet experts from a variety of industry fields! Registration is now open! Space is limited so please register ASAP at the Campus Groups link below or via the QR code in the flyer below. (Registration closes Friday Feb 23rd)
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2254240

Speaking Our Truth: Protecting and Preserving Our Crowns

A dynamic two-day experience aiming to empower Black women undergrads, graduates, faculty, & staff to embrace their authenticity, preserve their cultural identities, and confidently express their truths in various aspects of life.
Free sessions: https://community.case.edu/odeie/rsvp_boot?id=2254489
Full programming ($20): https://community.case.edu/odeie/rsvp_boot?id=2254488

University Farm Paid Summer Internship

The University Farm is hiring for our 2024 Summer Paid Internship! There are still positions open in our 3 "tracts". Interested in joining the Farm team this Summer? Follow the link below to submit your application. Pay is $14/hr, Applicants must be current CWRU students Applications are due by March 8th. Open Positions: Farm Food Program - Learn about food systems and sustainable agriculture in a hands-on setting Facilities and Grounds Maintenance - Assist with building and grounds upkeep Administrative/ Special Events Assistant - Assist in coordinating Farm events Any additional inquires can be directed to: Jonas Portillo Farm Associate jxp1003@case.edu
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4Hb0Ch5jlMo06ckml-O0L7xwO6gSVX4KFEAZOqMlYgZYdVA/viewform


 


 

 

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


Tea and chocolate tasting

We are hosting our second tea and chocolate tasting of the semester, where you can meet graduate and professional students throughout CWRU. You will have the opportunity to sample a variety of teas that TC picked up in India (white, oolong, and black), along with a selection of chocolates ranging from 40-90% cocoa.
The event will take place on Wednesday, March 6, 1:30-3:30pm, in the Graduate Research Commons (KSL, 2nd Floor). We hope this will be a great opportunity for you to meet and connect with other graduate and professional students in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2255110


2024 Vendor Fair

The CWRU Postdoctoral Association is proud to present the 2024 Vendor Fair by Avantor on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 in the Wolstein Research Building Lobby from 10am - 1:30pm. Discover what's new in reagents, supplies, and research techniques, and support your own postdocs! The theme this year is the solar eclipse, which is happening on April 8th. Come get some free solar eclipse glasses and enter for space themed basket raffles! - Various unique suppliers will be on campus! - Enter for a chance to win one of our prizes! - Grab a free bite to eat for lunch! Featured Vendors: ANALYTIK-JENA UVP, AVANTOR, AVIDITY SCIENCE, BECKMAN COULTER LIFE SCIENCES, BENCHMARK SCIENTIFIC, BINDER, BIOTIX, BRANDTECH SCIENTIFIC, COLE-PARMER, CWRU Interschool Quantitative Biosciences Program, DWK LIFE SCIENCES, HALYARD HEALTH, LABCONCO, QUANTABIO, STIRLING ULTRACOLD, THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, THERMO SCIENTIFIC CHROMATOGRAPHY Please RSVP to attend the VWR Vendor Fair. (This will allow us to order the food accordingly.) Walk-ins are still welcome! Bring your CWRU ID to check-in to the event. Visit 8 vendors for a free lunch and to be entered in the prize drawing. Any questions can be directed to Felicia Moss, Director of Postdoc Affairs at postdoc@case.edu.
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2252996

Join WISHED!

We are a community for PhD women providing support to each other! We host socials, book clubs, writing retreats, and more! Join our campus groups page to hear about all of our events!
https://community.case.edu/WISHED/club_signup


Vitromer

Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Dance continues its 2023-2024 season with Vitromer, a thesis concert featuring Master of Fine Arts candidates Joel K. Linebach and Chengyao Zhou. Vitromer features the candidates in solos, duets, and ensemble works. Performances are March 21, 22, 23 at 7:30 p.m. and March 24 at 2:30 p.m. All performances are located at Mather Dance Center on the Case Western Reserve campus. Tickets are $10 for students with ID, $12 for seniors age 60+ and CWRU personnel, and $15 for general admission. Reservations are now open, and may be made by calling (216) 368-5246 or online at https://case.edu/artsci/dance/news-and-events/ticket-reservations

Biophysics Day

The CWRU Postdoc Association's Professional Development Committee will be hosting its inaugural Biophysics Day on March 20th! Open to everyone of all disciplines, we hope to see a variety of interdisciplinary backgrounds. Flask Talks are also open to all disciplines.

12:30pm: Light food and drinks served in the Wolstein Lobby
1pm: Dr. Lydia Kisley, Assistant Professor in the departments of Physics and Chemistry, will give a research talk entitled "Super-resolution fluorescence imaging of extracellular environments" in the Wolstein Auditorium
2pm: Networking event in the Wolstein Lobby
3pm: Flash Talks - 3-minute flash talk, one slide, any discipline. Audience members will vote on their favorites. The top 3 presenters will receive a certificate and a $100 prize!
4pm: Raffle Drawing and Closing remarks from Dr. Walter Boron, Distinguished University Professor and Chair of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics.

​​​​​ * Flash Talk: If you indicate 'Yes, you are interested in signing up for a Flash Talk', we will follow up with an email containing more detailed information. The deadline to sign up for a Flash Talk is Sunday, March 3rd.
** For every event you attend (Research Talk, Networking, and Flash Talk), you will receive an entry ticket for the raffle prize, which will be announced at the end of the event. RSVP and/or Sign Up For A Flash Talk
https://community.case.edu/CWRUPDA/rsvp_boot?id=2253074

 


 
   

Jolly Happy Hour Logo

EVENT

Jolly Happy Hour

Thursday, February 29
5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Jolly Scholar, 11111 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106, Tinkham Veale University Center 11038 Bellflower Road, Room 150 , Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
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The Jolly Scholar invites all CWRU graduate students to the Jolly Happy Hour! Every Thursday, 5-6pm, show up at Jolly and get drafts, wine, and mixed drinks for a great price!

More information about the event:
- Proper ID will be required.
- The event is co-sponsored by GSC, but NO free drinks are provided - you can just take advantage of our co-sponsorship to get more affordable drinks!
- Registering on campusgroups is not needed - but you can do it if you want a reminder for the event in your calendar :)
- You will not need to show proof of being a graduate student. It's worry-free - just show up and get the deal!
- Make sure to check our scheduled events. We will delete events and email registered participants if Jolly Happy Hours are canceled (for example, on the Thursday of Thanksgiving).
- If you have any questions, email gscinfo@case.edu.

REGISTER

EVENT

March GA

Wednesday, March 6
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Toepfer Room-Adelbert Hall, Tinkham Veale University Center 11038 Bellflower Road, Room 150 , Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
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Join the Graduate Student Council at our General Assembly meeting to discuss what we've been up to! All graduate students are welcome to attend. Free food will be provided.
Please RSVP either in person or virtually so we have enough food and drink for all students coming in person.

REGISTER
2024 Midwest Graduate Research Symposium by The University of Toledo Graduate Research Symposium Logo

EVENT

2024 Midwest Graduate Research Symposium by The University of Toledo Graduate Research Symposium

Saturday, April 6
8:30am - 2:00pm
Online Event
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Preface: *This campus group event will not register students but only serves as a space to provide this information.*

The University of Toledo Graduate Student Association has invited students from all over the Midwest to join their virtual Graduate Research Symposium. The agenda includes a keynote on promoting belonging in graduate education and fostering inclusion in research, interactive workshops celebrating the diversity of graduate research, and a wide array of poster and oral presentations! Registration is
free and open to all CWRU graduate students.

Additionally, you may submit proposals to present your own research via virtual poster and oral presentations. Proposals should be no longer than 500 words and should be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Friday, February 23rd. Students will receive correspondence regarding their submission by Monday, February 26th.

Please follow the link to register or submit your work. https://www.utoledo.edu/graduate/success-center/midwest-grad-research-symposium.html

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GSAW Ball 2024: A Dance with Dinosaurs Logo

EVENT

GSAW Ball 2024: A Dance with Dinosaurs

Saturday, April 13
7:00pm - 11:30pm
Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
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The annual GSAW ball is back this year with the theme 'A Dance with Dinosaurs'!

Come join us at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History on Saturday, April 13th, 2024. Each ticket will get you three free drinks, in addition to unlimited food, dancing, and a 365 photo booth. 

Guests: Each Case student can purchase one additional guest ticket. 

Dress code: Creative Black Tie (formal through the lens of your personal comfort and style)

Parking: Free parking in CMNH's parking garage. CMNH is also walkable from campus. 

Tickets: Early bird tickets will go on sale on Friday, February 9th. 
NOTE: ALL TICKETS ARE CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. PLEASE JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE CHANCE TO GET TICKETS.

Deadline for refund: March 29th
Deadline for cancellation (no refund): April 12th

Important: For drink tickets, please make sure to carry any form of ID to help us verify your age. Thank you!

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