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February GSC General Assembly (GA) meeting
Join the Graduate Student Council at our General Assembly meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, February 7, 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/r2199493
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Lunar New Year Celebration - TWO DATES!
The Office of DEIE is celebrating the Lunar New Year! 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon, welcoming strength, power, and success. In addition to authentic Asian food and tea, this event features an Exhibition"Showcase on The Role of Traditional Asian Culinary Practices (TCM) and Asian Treatment Protocols for Health, Healing, and Longevity. Additional activities include a Calligraphy Station, a Chopstick Challenge, Origami, and more! There are two installments of the same event in two different locations. Please register for the date that you will be attending. HEC Campus - Friday, February 9 MAIN CAMPUS - Wednesday, February 14 Please register for the date that you will be attending. Food Provided (Authentic Asian Cuisine from various Asian restaurants.)
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2253350
CWRU SOM VITALS - Disability Health Equity Panel: "Reimagining Disability as a Strength in Healthcare" - Part II
Join us for Part II of 'Reimagining Disability as a Strength in Healthcare." We have two wonderful Panelists: Dr. Gregory Snyder, a paraplegic physician and strong advocate for Disability Health Equity. Tracy Greenberg, an Accessibility Advocate, who is returning to continue the conversation. This follow-up panel aims to delve deeper into the strengths and contributions of individuals with disabilities in the healthcare sector, highlighting their unique skills and perspectives. We'll focus on how embracing diversity, including disability, enhances patient care and strengthens the healthcare community.
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2253349
DEIE Black History Month Brunch Movie Screening: "We Belong: Navigating Medical School As Black Women"
Join us for a delicious brunch and the Documentary Film, "We Belong: Navigating Medical School As Black Women." The film, written by Dr. Ayonmide R. Ojebuoboh, is about the medical school experiences of five Black women, including their perspectives that reveal the difficulties of and the beauty in finding belonging, remaining authentic, and staying true to themselves in higher education spaces that were initially built without minority females in mind. Food Provided (Delicious Brunch (inclusive of vegan, halal, gluten-free, dairy-free, and kosher options))
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2254038
Perspectives on Palestine ft. Jewish Anti-Zionist Speakers
Spend Valentine's Day with Law Students for Justice in Palestine! Our speakers will reflect on how their faith strengthens their commitment to liberation for the Palestinian people. There will be lunch! February 14 12-1pm Law School Room A57
Black History Month - Kickback
Join us for a special celebration of Black History Month at the "Black History Month - Kickback!" event, hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA). This gathering is set to take place in Sears 409 on February 9th, 2024, from 12:30pm to 2:00pm. It's not just an opportunity to enjoy delicious food but also a chance to engage deeply with our campus community. Come for the meal and stay for the enriching conversation, as Janée will share her insights on ethnography, offering us a glimpse into the diverse cultures and stories that shape our experiences on campus. OMA Kickbacks are renowned for fostering community and dialogue, making this event the perfect setting to connect with peers and OMA staff in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate Black History Month and expand your understanding of multiculturalism with your campus community.
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2253191
Advocacy Committee: Senate Committee Interest
The Graduate Student Council is seeking graduate students interested in participating in one or more faculty senate committees. By being part of a senate committee, you will have the opportunity to meet faculty members from different Schools at CWRU and work on projects/initiatives that will have an impact on the greater CWRU community. Here are the following senate committees with positions open for graduate students: Graduate Studies (Open Positions: 2) Information and Technology (Open Positions: 1) Transportation Safety Task Force (Open Positions: 1) Minority Affairs (Open Positions: 1) If interested in being part of one or more of the committees, please use the following Google Form to indicate what committee(s) you would like to be a part of and why: https://forms.gle/jqw7DoGqwuUvnpzp9
The Google Form will be open as long as the positions are open. If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Lipker at TJL111@case.edu
Graduate Student Council Town Hall
In following our November General GSC Assembly meeting, the Graduate Student Council is happy to host a town hall event with representatives from the Office of Equity, the Office of Graduate Studies, and the Office of Student Affairs. Representatives from each of these offices will give a short presentation on what services their offices provide to graduate students, and will then answer general questions for the remainder of the event in an open Q&A. This event will be on February 21st, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm in Samson Room 176 at the Health Education Campus. Food will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Lipker at TJL111@case.edu
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Title IX Advisor and Panel Member training
The Office of Equity, which is the Office of the Title IX Coordinator, which supports students and employees experiencing discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and gender-based violence, is seeking to train interested undergraduate and graduate students to serve as Advisors and Panel Members. You can read more about these roles at https://case.edu/equity/sexual-harassment-title-ix/trained-advisors-and-panel-members. If interested, please complete the interest form (https://cglink.me/2cS/s92974). The next Title IX Advisor and Panel training will be held on Thursday, February 8th at 12:00pm in Adelbert Hall Toepfer room. The training will be from 12:00pm until 3:00pm and lunch will be provided. If you have any additional questions please feel free to contact us at 216.368.3066. Thank you.
https://cglink.me/2cS/s92974
PiNO Conference
Those interested in exploring or sharing work/research related to the polymer field, please join us on February 26 for our one day conference held in Tinkham Veale from 8am-5pm. By attending PiNO, you will have to opportunity to network with various companies as well as other universities, participate in poster competitions with cash prizes, engage in resume workshops and mock interviews, listen to keynote speakers, and so much more! Please visit our website to learn more and register! https://www.pinoconference.com/about-2/
Donation Drive for the Collaborative Practice Initiative - Opioid Taskforce
Group B11 for Collaborative Practice is holding a donation drive in support of Stella Maris, one of two stand-alone detox providers in Greater Cleveland. Stella Maris provides transformational chemical dependency and mental health treatment services to anyone regardless of race, religion, gender or ability to pay. Boxes will be located in the Health Education Campus Suite 160 and the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. We are collecting new or gently used adult clothing for all genders Socks and undergarments (new only please) Jeans, pants, and shorts Shirts and sweatshirts Winter outerwear - jackets, hats, gloves, boots Professional attire New personal hygiene products for all genders Body wash Body lotion and hand cream Chapstick and lip balms Deodorant Dental care products Shampoo and conditioners Tampons and sanitary products.
Profiles of Inclusive Excellence Speaker Series
Dr. Camille Warner
Join us for an engaging installment of the Profiles of Inclusive Excellence Speaker Series, a collaborative effort by the African American Alumni Association, Case Western Reserve University's Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Engagement, and the African and African American Studies minor. Delve into insightful conversations highlighting faculty and staff work and research in this virtual one-on-one interview format hosted by Dr. Heather E. Burton, Associate Vice President, and Senior Director for Faculty and Institutional Diversity. Camille Beckette Warner, PhD, is a distinguished Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Case Western Reserve University's Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. With over 25 years of experience, her expertise encompasses aging, medical sociology, intergenerational caregiving, and research methodology, focusing on social inequalities and justice throughout life's stages. Dr. Warner is deeply involved in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education and healthcare, contributing extensively to national committees and professional organizations like the American Sociological Association and the Gerontological Association of America. A respected scholar and advocate, she's presented scientific findings, led workshops on cultural diversity, and co-authored articles and book chapters on aging and healthcare. Dr. Warner's commitment extends beyond academia; she's dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. As a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., she embodies leadership and progress in advancing diversity and equity in society.
- Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 6-7pm, virtual
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2252798
Office of Interprofessional and Interdisciplinary Education and Research to launch Tuesday Connections
The Office of Interprofessional and Interdisciplinary Education and Research invites Case Western Reserve University students, faculty and staff to Tuesday Connections. The weekly community-building events aim to bring together members of the Health Education Campus of Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic, the wider university community and Northeast Ohio partners. Opportunities will vary each week.
- Beginning Jan. 16: Take part in salon-style themed conversations on a variety of topics.
- Beginning Jan. 23: Join the Connecting Book Club to discuss one book for two months (in-person and remote options). The first book selection is The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker.
- Beginning Feb. 6: Join the Collaborative Practice Journal Club for discussions on journal articles related to collaboration, human interactions and working together.
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