From: Elizabeth Kalfas
Date: March 18
Subject: March 18, 2026 - WSOM Graduate Programs Newsletter



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You're receiving this newsletter because you're part of our MBA or Specialty Master's community. Each week, we'll share important deadlines, upcoming events, engagement opportunities, and ways to connect—whether across Cleveland, CWRU, WSOM, with fellow students, or with our alumni network.


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GRADUATING IN MAY 2026

Please complete the following form to submit your visa letter request for guests traveling to Cleveland for Commencement: 
📌2026 Visa Letter Request - Google Forms

Once submitted, you should receive your letter within 48 hours.

A separate form must be completed for each guest.

Manufacturing Operations Intern

Schneller

Job Description (#26-209)

The Manufacturing Operations Intern will support the Operations team in executing key operational and strategic initiatives within the business unit. This role provides hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations, production planning, and business performance management within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position will assist with analyzing operational data, supporting execution of the manufacturing build plan, and contributing to projects focused on improving the quality, delivery performance, and productivity of Schneller’s products and processes. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams across operations, production planning, engineering, quality, and commercial functions to support operational decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives that drive customer satisfaction and business performance.

DIRECTIONS TO FULL DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION:
1. Visit https://www.schneller.com/careers to create an account
2. Click on careers
3. Click view jobs
4. Click on Manufacturing Intern (#26-209) to apply

Interstride
Interstride Student Tickets

It’s time! Registration is officially open — and Interstride partner schools get free tickets.

The International Student Career Summit 2026 (Thursday, April 2, 2026) brings together students and alumni, career professionals, and employers for a full day of virtual sessions focused on U.S. job search strategies, visa and immigration options, and global opportunities.

Must register with a .edu email to claim a free ticket. ðŸ™Œ

 

📌Get My Free Career Summit Ticket

Learning Support & Zoom Facilitation Assistant

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!

Wave of WonderWave of Wonder

Weatherhead GBSA is proud to present Wave of Wonder! An elegant evening where unity, leadership, and possibility come together to create something unforgettable.

This event features a private charter aboard the Lady Caroline, featuring dinner, a DJ, raffles, and a curated program designed to bring students, alumni, and partners together for an elevated and celebratory experience. 

📌REGISTER HERE 
MARCH 1 - APRIL 17


Student tickets are limited,
so be sure to register now!

WWIB Zumba

 


Zumba with WWIB


Take a wellness break and join WWIB for a FREE ZUMBA CLASS!

The event will be held on Tuesday, March 31 from
4:30-5:30pm
in the Veale Multipurpose Room. 

 

📌REGISTER HERE!

Leadership Opportunities with Product Management Club 

The Product Management Club is building our next execuitive board, and we need you!

Product Management is bigger PM Club Leadershipthan software. It is healthcare, fintech, consumer goods, hardware, and more. We are expanding to cover all of it, and we need a team to lead the way. This is your chance to build leadership experience, grow a network beyond the classroom, and shape what product management looks like on campus.

Roles Open Now
President · Vice President · VP for Undergraduate Affairs · Treasurer · Director of Operations · Director of Marketing and Communications · Creative Director · Director of External Relations

No prior exec experience needed. Just the drive to create experiences for students while expanding your own network.

📌APPLY BY TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026!


QUESTIONS? Ola at ota21@case.edu or Carrie at lxl866@case.edu

ETA Buying a Business

Buying a Business: What It Really Takes

Thursday, April 9th
6:00 to 7:30 pm ET
Weatherhead School of Management


UPDATE:
Returning students who attend the panel will have the opportunity to secure a spot in the Fall 2026 Pitch Competition. The first 15 students who register and email jxf583@case.edu will be guaranteed a place on a pitch team. These spots are first come first serve, so if you are interested in competing this fall we encourage you to claim your spot early.

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Have you ever wondered what it actually takes to buy a business?

Entrepreneurship through acquisition is a path where individuals partner with investors to acquire and grow existing companies. The process can feel intimidating if you have never seen how it works.

Join us for a candid conversation with operators and investors who have acquired, financed, and scaled businesses across industries. This is an open discussion. Come ask questions, including the basic ones, and learn whether buying a business could be a path worth exploring.

Featured speakers:

Kadecia BerSenior Director of Campaign Strategy, Yelp
Aaron CaplanOwner at Day Piston Co., Dott Products, and Miles Rubber & Gasket
Ted CopilPresident, The Residency
Michael FoxManaging Partner, Zorro Capital

📌 RSVP TODAY!

Open to all students interested in entrepreneurship, investing, or business ownership.

Home Safety Technology Survey - xLab

xLab Survey

Our students are conducting a research survey about home safety technology and customer preferences. We’re looking for homeowners and renters (18+) to share their perspectives on topics like privacy, safety insights from smart home technology, and insurance incentives. 

The survey should take approximately 8 minutes. Your responses are anonymous and used only for research purposes. Thank you for supporting this study!
 

📌SURVEY CLOSES FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026!

Wednesday, March 18
Start End   Event         Location
4:00pm 5:00pm Let's Talk Drop-in Consultation Private Location (sign in to display)
4:00pm 5:00pm The Blueprint for a "Massively Better Healthcare" System Floor 6 Large Conference Room, Sears think[box]
4:30pm 6:30pm Burnout Prevention Program Private Location (sign in to display)
5:00pm 6:00pm Damon Taseff & Julie Lamb | Allegro Realty Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:30pm Health Literacy: Lost in Translation Private Location (sign in to display)
Thursday, March 19
12:00pm 12:50pm Spoken English Language Programs (SELP) Online Conversation Hour Online Event
2:00pm 3:00pm Let's Talk Drop-in Consultation Online Event
5:30pm 7:30pm WES Ice Cream Social Private Location (sign in to display)
Friday, March 20
2:00pm 3:30pm Strategic Networking and Leveraging the Power of LinkedIn Floor 1 Activity Room B, Sears think[box]
2:00pm 4:00pm H-1B Presentation Hosted by the VISA Office Private Location (sign in to display)
2:15pm 3:45pm Spoken English Language Programs (SELP) Friday Conversation Hour Private Location (sign in to display)
4:00pm 5:00pm Get To Know McKinsey & Company Private Location (sign in to display)
Saturday, March 21
3:00pm 4:30pm Sound Bath & Stretch One to One Fitness Center
7:00pm 11:00pm Arts After Dark Private Location (sign in to display)
7:00pm 2:00am Zoolander (2001) Private Location (sign in to display)
Sunday, March 22
12:30pm 1:30pm DIY Bouquets + Tea Private Location (sign in to display)
Monday, March 23
3:00pm 7:00pm Fix-It CLE Repair Workshop Sears think[box], Floor 2: Collaboration
5:00pm 6:00pm Pitch Playground Floor 1 Room A, Sears think[box]
6:00pm 7:30pm Case Chats featuring Megan Koeth Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:30pm Inside the Healthcare Ecosystem: Speed Networking Night Private Location (sign in to display)
Tuesday, March 24
7:00pm 9:30pm Salsa & Bachata Lessons Spring '26 Private Location (sign in to display)
Wednesday, March 25
3:00pm 4:00pm Explore: Gen AI Literacy Private Location (sign in to display)
4:00pm 5:00pm Let's Talk Drop-in Consultation Private Location (sign in to display)
7:00pm 9:00pm Game Night at KSL Private Location (sign in to display)
Thursday, March 26
12:00pm 12:50pm Spoken English Language Programs (SELP) Online Conversation Hour through Zoom Online Event
2:00pm 3:00pm Let's Talk Drop-in Consultation Online Event
4:00pm 5:00pm Preparing for a Financial Emergency - Presented by PNC Bank Online Event
4:30pm 5:30pm Pepón Osorio: The Imperfect Practice of Freedom Private Location (sign in to display)
5:30pm 6:30pm Landing Competitive Internships: Top Strategies for Top Students Private Location (sign in to display)
Friday, March 27
1:00pm 1:45pm Expanding Access to Essential Goods Floor 6 Large Conference Room, Sears think[box]

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

 

FA26 Graduate Programs Registration

  • April 1, 2026 - Expected Graduation Terms Summer 2026 through Spring 2027
     
  • April 2, 2026 - Expected Graduation Terms Summer 2027 or later
     
  • April 3, 2026 - Non-Degree Students
     
  • Online and Part-Time MBA - Registered by MBA Program Director

SP26 Drop/Add Deadlines

  • Full-semester courses (“Regular Academic Session”) –
    Deadline was 1/23/26

  • Partial semester courses (“Dynamically Dated Session”) –
    Day before the first class meeting date

  • Virtual courses (“Virtual Session 1,” “Virtual Session 2,” or “Virtual Regular Session”)
    See deadlines posted in Online MBA Academic Calendar

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.

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