From: Interfraternity Congress/Panhellenic Council
Date: October 3, 2025
Subject: Weekly Wellness Newsletter


🌱 Wellness Wednesday: Domestic Violence Awareness 💜

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it’s a time for our community to pause, learn, and take action. Domestic violence affects people of all genders, ages, and backgrounds—including college students. By talking about it openly, we can help break the stigma, support survivors, and work toward a culture where healthy, respectful relationships are the norm. This newsletter shares essential information and resources, enabling us all to be allies in prevention and care.

 

Weekly Wellness Question

What’s one healthy boundary you set (or want to set) in your relationships—with friends, family, or partners—that helps you feel respected and safe? 💜

 

📅 Get Involved—Events & Resources

On-Campus Event this Week:
👉 DVAM Kickoff
📍 TVUC Ballroom C
📅 Thursday, October 3rd | ⏰ 4–6 PM
Join the Mather Center to kickoff Domestic Violence Awareness Month with free food, crafts, and tabling organizations. A great way to learn, connect, and show support.

Helpful Resources:

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788

Together, even small actions—attending an event, sharing a resource, or checking in on a friend—can help create a safer and more compassionate community.

 

🔎 Understanding Domestic Violence

Domestic violence isn’t just physical harm—it can also involve emotional manipulation, financial control, digital harassment, or isolating someone from their support systems. Many survivors experience multiple forms of abuse at the same time. Recognizing the warning signs—such as excessive jealousy, monitoring, threats, or pressuring behavior—helps us identify when a friend or peer might need support. Awareness is the first step in prevention.

 

🤝 Supporting Survivors in Our Community

When someone shares their experience, the most powerful thing we can do is listen without judgment. Phrases like “I believe you” and “You are not alone” can make a lasting impact. Respect their choices, avoid pressuring them, and connect them with resources if they want support. As members of Greek life, we can model empathy and accountability, showing that our organizations are safe and supportive spaces.

 

Need Help?

Feeling like you need help to improve your physical or mental wellness? Click here to find out more about Case Western’s Counseling services. Click here to find out more about Case General Clinic. Click here for more information on sexual health. In an immediate crisis? Call (216) 368-5872 or CWRU Emergency number (216) 368-3333.

 

Want to get involved with the Wellness Wednesday Newsletter? We are looking for students to help create the Wellness Newsletter by finding articles, creating graphics, and more. If you have any ideas for content, challenges, or outreach we would love to hear them. You can advertise your wellness events in this newsletter as well.  Reach out to the Greek Life Office for more information.

 

Events

Wednesday, September 10
Start End   Event         Location Group
5:30pm 6:30pm Mandatory Greek Life Risk Management Training Private Location (sign in to display) Interfraternity Congress/Panhellenic Council
Saturday, September 13
1:00pm 3:00pm There's No Place Like Panhel! Private Location (sign in to display) Interfraternity Congress/Panhellenic Council
Monday, September 22
6:00pm 7:00pm Mandatory Service and Philanthropy Roundtable Private Location (sign in to display) Interfraternity Congress/Panhellenic Council
 

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Let’s Taco ’Bout It: Officer Transitions on Friday, 03 October 2025 At 12:45 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Let's Taco 'Bout It: Officer Transitions

clock Friday, October 3, 2025
12:45pm - 2:00pm
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Lunch and Conversation for the CWRU Greek Life Community facilitated by Associate Director of Greek Life Jason Steckel. Whether you are an outgoing officer, considering running for office, or just curious, attend this luncheon to discuss how chapters can effectively transition officers into their roles. Jason will bring his experience as a former chapter president and current chapter advisor to help create dialogue around having smooth and effective transitions. You are encouraged to bring any transition plans your chapter currently uses to help facilitate a more robust conversation.

All members of the Greek Community are invited. Lunch (tacos) will be provided. Please register by noon on Wednesday, October 1. This allows adequate time to order enough food for all attendees.
REGISTER