From: Elizabeth Kalfas
Date: March 19, 2025
Subject: March 19, 2025 MBA Newsletter



MBA Program Updates
 

Important Dates for 1st and 2nd Year Students:

Official WSOM Graduate Academic Calendar
  • Tue, Apr 1 - "Register for Commencement" Deadline
  • Wed, Apr 2 - Registration Opens @ 7:00 am
  • Mon, Apr 28 - Last Day of Graduate Classes
  • Tue, Apr 29 - Mon, May 5 - MBA Final Exam Week
  • Wed, May 7 - Grades Due
  • Fri, May 16 - New Alumni Welcome Ceremony for May 2025 Graduates!
  • Sat, May 17 - Weatherhead Commencement Ceremony & Celebration
  • Sat, May 31 - Register for FA25 Classes
  • Mon, Aug 25 - First day of FA25 Classes
  • Mon, Aug 25 - Fri, Sep 5 - Drop/Add Week

Weatherhead Commencement Information:

https://case.edu/commencement/
 

Fall 2025 Class Registration:

PLEASE NOTE: **Drop-In Hours are canceled and will resume on Monday, April 14 to make room for individual student advising appointments**
MBA Electives Google Drive
Standard MBA Curriculum Plan
STEM MBA Curriculum Plan
 

Weatherhead Academic Integrity Policy

Locationhttps://case.edu/studentlife/healthcounseling/about/hours-location-contact-info
Appointmentshttp://myhealthconnect.case.edu/
Student on phone, with timelycare logo

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

Job Opportunities at Brookfield for May Graduates
  1. Corporate Finance Analyst - Responsibilities are straddle finance, strategy and operations, reporting up to senior leadership in assisting on major operational and strategic initiatives. While having an interest and, if possible, background in real estate is helpful, they are interested in any quality candidate with strong financial training and desire to learn real estate and dig into operations. 
  2. FP&A Analyst - Responsibilities are more along the lines of traditional financial planning and analysis, including working on monthly financial performance, property valuation reporting (a critical part of real estate investing) as well as participating in budget preparation.
If you are interested, please send Prof. Scott Fine at sxf59@case.edu (and copy Sandra English at sxe271@case.edu) with your 1) Resume, 2) Linkedin, 3) Short description of why you are interested in the selected opportunity and why you think you are qualified, by the end of business Tuesday, March 25th.

Please Note: Brookfield is not able to sponsor at this time.
These are both full-time positions in Cleveland starting this spring after graduation.

Join Weatherhead Women in Business for "Level Up: Interview & Promotion Guide for Women" – an empowering session on navigating interviews and career advancement with confidence!

📅 Date: Tuesday, March 25th
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Peter B. Lewis 220

Hear from industry experts, gain actionable career insights, and connect with professionals and peers. Open to Weatherhead Community – plus, enjoy food and drinks!

Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link to register. See you there! https://cglink.me/2cS/r2266447

Event Updates for March & April 2025
Stay updated on all CWRU & WSOM Events through Campus Groups
 

EVENT

Planning Your Startup's Future Through Financial Modeling

Thursday, March 20
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Floor 1 Activity Room B, Sears think[box] , 11201 Cedar Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
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Join us on Thursday, March 20 as part of the Case Western Reserve University Entrepreneurship Skills Lab Series for a workshop on Planning Your Startup's Future Through Financial Modeling with Phelan Spence, Financial Analyst and Services Manager at JumpStart Inc.

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EVENT

Support Space

Thursday, March 20
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Scheduled, 30 minute, 1:1, confidential Zoom consultation with Director of Clinical Counseling Services, Equity, & Inclusion, Naomi Drakeford, Ph.D. or an in-person consultation with Multicultural Specialist, Samuel Ocasio-Domínguez, Ph.D.

Any CWRU, Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland Institute of Music and Kent State University Podiatry undergraduate, graduate and professional student who is looking for space to talk, seeking guidance related to their background and life experiences, needing input on mental health concerns, or searching for a safe outlet to discuss situations on campus or beyond is encouraged to schedule Support Space time.

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EVENT

Fireside Chat: Dean Mueller, President & Owner, Dealer Tire

Thursday, March 20
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Join us for an engaging Fireside Chat with Dean Mueller, President and Owner of Dealer Tire, as he shares insights from his journey in private equity-backed business growth, acquisitions, and leadership. This conversation is designed for aspiring Entrepreneurship-Through-Acquisition (ETA) professionals eager to learn about industry selection, scaling businesses, financing strategies, and building a winning company culture. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable lessons from an industry leader!

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EVENT

Sip, Chill, and Chat: What’s on Your Mind?

Friday, March 21
11:00am - 12:00pm
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The Office of International Student Resources & Engagement (OISRE) is hosting Sip, Chill, and Chat: What’s on Your Mind? on Friday, March 21 from 11 AM to 12 PM—a relaxing space to take a break, enjoy a cup of tea or hot chocolate, and share what’s on your mind this semester. Whether it’s academics, budgeting, Cleveland weather, sports, campus jobs, housing, or wanting to learn from others, this is your chance to connect with fellow international students and unwind.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to ask questions and connect! Hope to see you there!

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EVENT

Money Moves

Friday, March 21
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Weatherhead School Of Management (Basement Level), 11119 Bellflower Road, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
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Looking to grow personal finance skills? Are you struggling with the incoming taxes deadlines? RHA is partnering with banks and professors from the Weatherhead School of Management to bring you workshops to build finances skills that can help you for life! These skills include budgeting, credit scores and reports, handling taxes, and more!

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EVENT

Product Focused Innovation in Medical Device Development

Friday, March 21
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Floor 6 Large Conference Room, Sears think[box] , 11201 Cedar Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
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Join us on Friday, March 21 as part of the Case Western Reserve University Entrepreneurship Speaker Series for a roundtable discussion with Vineet Erasala (CWR '18), Chief Operations Officer at Genetesis.

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Coffee and Community

Friday, March 21
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, March 21 as part of Founder Friday for coffee, snacks and community. 

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EVENT

ASA x NSA: Karaoke Night

Friday, March 21
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Join us for a night of karaoke.

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Healthy Habits Challenge: Week 4 Mental Health

Monday, March 24 at 1:00am
to Monday, March 31 at 5:00pm
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Join us for week 4 of the Healthy Habits Challenge, where we will focus on mental health.

For the past three weeks, you’ve focused on your physical health by being hydrated, eating healthy, and exercising. Now, we challenge you to focus on your mental health.

Mental wellness allows us to have healthy mindsets ready for complex thinking and decision-making, which allows for clear mind and productivity.

For this final week, we invite you to try incorporate selfcare into your daily schedule, along with drinking water. We encourage you to dust off some of your old hobbies you haven’t had the chance to enjoy. Or, try something completely new and discover a new activity to love! This way, you’ll find new ways to relax. Have fun with this last week, and enjoy putting your mental health first while staying hydrated.

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EVENT

Resume and Interview Prep Workshop

Wednesday, March 26
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Come to our Resume and Interview Prep Workshop as we go through examples of effective resumes, practice common fit interview questions, and provide resources technical/case interview questions.

Food will be provided!

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Career Readiness Competencies: Communication and Professionalism

Thursday, March 27
3:00pm - 4:15pm
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Join us to discover two essential career skills: Professionalism and Communication. Professionalism focuses on effective work habits, integrity, accountability, and maintaining a positive image at work. Meanwhile, Communication emphasizes exchanging information well using various methods and adapting to different audiences. Don't miss this opportunity to explore crucial behaviors for success in your career development. This workshop is a joint offering between the Career Center and the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

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Snacks & Sips (Feat. Local Women-Owned Businesses!)

Friday, March 28
12:30pm - 2:00pm
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Join the Mather Center for coffee and snacks from a variety of local women owned businesses! We will have donuts from Vegan Doughnut Company, coffee from Cleveland Cold Brew, and more.

Food is on a first come, first serve basis so be sure to arrive early to get your pick.

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Financial Literacy: UBeyondCWRU

Friday, March 28
12:45pm - 2:00pm
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Managing a budget for the first time can be tricky. Navigating loans and budgeting after graduation can be daunting. But it does not have to be! Join us with a special guest, Dr. Mary Sasmaz CPA, CFP, professor in the Weatherhead School of Business, to learn how to navigate these challenges after graduation.

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Steiner House Clothing Swap

Saturday, March 29
10:00am - 2:00pm
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Steiner House is hosting their first ever Clothing Swap, this is open to both CWRU students as well as our other local university circle friends! This will be from 10AM -2PM on March 29th. We ask that you bring GENTLY USED CLOTHING ONLY and drop it off in bags on the front porch the week before (March 15th - March 20th). All extra clothing leftover from the swap will be donated to local clothing stores. This is a great way to participate in the circular economy and update your wardrobe sustainably!

Please register below!

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Brew CWRU Coffee Tasting - Nordic Roast Pt. 2

Saturday, March 29
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Brew CWRU is hosting a second event featuring coffees with a Nordic style roasting approach! As we have done with Sey Coffee last year, this year we will be featuring coffee from San Diego-based Memli Coffee Lab! Like Sey, Memli takes on an ultra-light, Nordic roasting approach that highlights the quality of the coffee that they meticulously pick out. As a delicate boutique coffee roaster run by World Taster Cup champion Mehmet Sogan, Memli Coffee is focused on coffee education and radical transparency. They source carefully-evaluated coffees from micro-lots and pay well above the market price to acknowledge the quality of the farmers' work and maximize their impact on the producing partners. We will be brewing the coffees as pour-overs to highlight their delicate nature, and as always, coffee is free with registration.

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Career Pivots and Pathways

Monday, March 31
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join us for a Fireside Chat with WSOM's Executive in Residence and MBA alum Steve Behm as he discusses the evolution of his career from working at startups to serving as the Entrepreneur in
Residence at Mercy Health!

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Weatherhead Spring Student Showcase

Friday, April 4
8:30am - 10:30am
George S Dively building, 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, United States
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Join students from xLab, the Fowler Center, and more for a showcase of student action learning projects from the spring semester. Includes continental breakfast.

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From Idea to Startup: Founding and Building Data and Tech Companies

Friday, April 4
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Floor 6 Large Conference Room, Sears think[box] , 11201 Cedar Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
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Join us on Friday, April 4 as part of the Case Western Reserve University Entrepreneurship Speaker Series for a roundtable discussion with Steve McHale, Chief Executive Officer at Graici.

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Weatherhead School of Management Casino Night 2025

Friday, April 4
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Tudor Arms Hotel, 10660 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OHIO 44106, United States
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Join the Weatherhead community on campus at the Tudor Arms Hotel for a night of appetizers, drinks, dancing, and casino games with play money (roulette, craps, poker, blackjack and more). No real gambling will take place. Prizes will be raffled off to those who play, so come ready to participate for a chance to win! A faculty raffle will also take place where you can bid on unique experiences with your professors.

This event is open to current Weatherhead Graduate students, alums, faculty, staff, and their guests. Must be 21 years of age to attend!!

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Spring Comedian

Friday, April 4
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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UPB is excited to host this year’s spring comedian, Gianmarco Soresi! Gianmarco has made appearances on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, DUPB is excited to host this year’s spring comedian, Gianmarco Soresi! Gianmarco has made appearances on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, Don’t Tell, The Real Housewives of New York, the Netflix series “Verified Standup” and was recognized as a JFL New Face in 2022. Join us on Friday 4/4 at 7pm in Severance Hall to enjoy his performance along with other special guests! $5 tickets for undergrads open on 3/19 at 9:05pm on CampusGroups, and $12 tickets for grads/faculty/staff open on 3/24 at 9:05pm.

Cancellation with full refund is allowed until 24hrs before. No refunds will be given for cancellations made after 4/3 at 7PM.

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Shaping the Future of Work:
Join Us at the Weatherhead AI Symposium


The Weatherhead School of Management is excited to host its second AI symposium, exploring Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work. This dynamic event will gather startups, industry leaders, and academic experts to delve into the ways AI is transforming workplaces, reshaping organizational structures, and influencing the global economy.

As AI evolves, it's fundamentally changing how we work - altering roles, creating new opportunities, and challenging traditional norms. Whether these shifts are subtle or disruptive, their impact on our professional lives is undeniable. This symposium will spotlight these changes, providing a platform for groundbreaking ideas, pioneering research, and actionable insights into how organizations can thrive in this new era. 

AI Symposium Flyer

Don't hesitate to register here if you are interested! Students can enjoy discounted tickets of $20 with code CWRUSTUDENT.

Date and Time: Thursday, April 24, 2025, 8 am - 5 pm
Location: Tinkham Veale Center, 11038 Bellflower Road, Cleveland

From Industry to Consulting: A Roadmap for Experienced Hires

Thinking about making the leap into consulting as a working professional (AKA, experienced hire)? Breaking into consulting as an experienced hire requires a different strategy than campus recruiting.

Join the Management Consulted team on Tuesday, March 25 at 5PM ET for a free session where we'll break down what firms look for in experienced hires and how you can position yourself for success.

You'll walk away with a clear roadmap for navigating the recruiting process, including:

  • How to identify the right role for your experience
  • How to translate your industry background for consulting
  • Networking and application strategies for experienced professionals
  • Interview prep tips tailored for lateral hires

RSVP for a clear plan for your job search. Don't forget to submit a question with your RSVP.

Date and Time: 
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT, March 25.



Spring 2025 CPT and OPT workshops

CPT WORKSHOPS:
You can watch a recording of the CPT Workshop online here or you can register to attend a live Zoom session hosted by an advisor with the VISA Office.

Please click on a session below to register and access the Zoom link:
Tuesday, March 25, 9:00 - 10:00 am: Webinar Registration - Zoom
Friday, April 18, 10:00 - 11:00 am: Webinar Registration - Zoom

OPT WORKSHOPS:
A recorded OPT workshop is available for viewing here.  Please click on a session below to register and access the Zoom link for a live session:

Thursday, April 3, 2:00 - 4:30 pm: Webinar Registration - Zoom
Tuesday, April 22, 4:00 - 6:30 pm: Webinar Registration - Zoom
Friday, May 2, 11:30 - 1:30 pm: Webinar Registration - Zoom

*Students can also always access and view the CPT, OPT and STEM OPT presentations online at any time from https://case.edu/visa/forms-and-resources/student-forms-and-resources

 
 
Sprintax Offers Tax Webinars to Prepare for Tax Filing Season

The VISA Office partners with the tax experts at Sprintax, who offer tax filing services to international students and scholars who are considered non-residents for tax purposes. The Sprintax team will be hosting a series of free one-hour tax webinars during tax season. You can find details and registration links below:

Wednesday, March 26, 1pm ET - Register here
Thursday, April 3, 3pm ET - Register here
Thursday, April 10, 12pm ET - Register here
Monday, April 14, 1pm ET - Register here

For more information and resources, go to https://www.sprintax.com/

Liz Kalfas | Director, MBA Programs & Student Success
PBL 160M | liz.kalfas@case.edu | 216.368.0874 (office)
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