From: Elizabeth Kalfas
Date: August 13, 2025
Subject: August 13, 2025 - MBA Newsletter - Summer Edition!


FT MBA Program Updates


FALL 2025 - IMPORTANT DATES
Please bookmark the 2025 - 2026 WSOM Graduate Academic Calendar in your browser!

Refer to the official academic calendar prior to making travel plans. Students are expected to be available for midterm and final exams, as outlined in your class syllabi.
  • Mon, Aug 25: First day of Fall 2025 classes
  • Mon, Sept 1: No Classes/CWRU Closed - Labor Day Holiday
  • Fri, Sept 5: Last day to drop or add a class without financial penalty
  • Mon, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 17: Midterm Week for MBAC core classes
    (elective midterm exam dates are determined by individual professors)
  • Mon, Oct 20 & Tue, Oct 21: No Classes - Fall Break
    (MBAP 472 students will have class on Mon, Oct 20 @ 7:45 PM)
  • Wed, Nov 26 - Fri, Nov 28: No Classes - Thanksgiving Break
  • Mon, Dec 8: Last day of Fall 2025 classes
  • Tue, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 15: Final Exam Week
    (elective final exam dates are determined by individual professors)

Internship Opportunities for Fall 2025

(updated 7.9.25)


Students interested in applying for a Fall 2025 Internships (remote or in Cleveland) can review relevant MBA intern opportunities through the attached PDF HERE.

If you have questions or need support with your internship search, please schedule time to meet with Nicole Tischler or email her nxt341@case.edu.

CWRU & WSOM EVENTS

Friday, August 15
Start End   Event         Location
7:00am 10:00pm Airport Pick Up Shuttle Registration Private Location (sign in to display)
Sunday, August 17
9:00am 5:00pm PNC Bank Mobile Branch TBD
Saturday, August 23
10:00am 12:00pm CWRU Entrepreneurship Open House Private Location (sign in to display)
Sunday, August 24
11:30am 1:30pm Fall Student Activities Fair 2025 Private Location (sign in to display)
Monday, August 25
4:00pm 6:00pm Rainbow Welcome Private Location (sign in to display)
Thursday, August 28
2:00pm 6:00pm Farm Stands @ the University Farm Private Location (sign in to display)
Friday, August 29
1:00pm 1:45pm Connecting Social Entrepreneurs to Effect Real Change Floor 6 Large Conference Room, Sears think[box]
Wednesday, September 3
10:00am 2:00pm University Farm Produce Pop-Up TBD
Thursday, September 4
5:00pm 8:00pm Veale Entrepreneurship Lab - Demo Day Private Location (sign in to display)
5:30pm 6:30pm Get Organized with Notion Private Location (sign in to display)
Friday, September 5
12:45pm 2:00pm Peer Health Educator Information Session Private Location (sign in to display)
Tuesday, September 9
3:30pm 5:00pm Networking Roundtable Tinkham Veale University Center - Room 134
Wednesday, September 10
4:30pm 5:30pm ETA Club Kickoff: Your Path to CEO Private Location (sign in to display)

Cleveland Cultural Gardens:
79th Annual One World Day 2025

August 24 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Explore the world in your own backyard – at the 79th annual One World Day. The day features a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens, a Parade of Flags, and ethnic food, music and dance in all our Cultural Gardens. One of Cleveland’s finest and most festive events.

Learn more here!

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".

Location: https://case.edu/studentlife/healthcounseling/about/hours-location-contact-info
Appointments: http://myhealthconnect.case.edu/Student on phone, with timelycare logo

Care Anytime:
Nurse on-call (after hours and on weekends): 216.368.2450
Counselor on-call (after hours and on weekends): 216.368.587
 

Timely Care

If you are off campus and are feeling under the weather, or could use some support, know that TimelyCare is avaialable to you anytime, anywhere.  All CWRU, CIA, CIM and KSU Podiatry students can all access TimelyCare at no-cost! 

What Services are Available? 

  • Talk Now- 24/7 in the moment mental health support. 
  • Scheduled Counseling- scheduled visits with a licensed counselor, including nights and weekends. 
  • Medical Visits- 24/7, on-demand and scheduled visits with a licensed medical provider. 
  • Workshops and classes- On-demand and live workshops and classes including yoga and meditation. 

Download the TimelyCare app through your app store or visit the TimelyCare website to enroll. 

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

Schedule an appointment with Liz

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