From: Elizabeth Kalfas
Date: December 4, 2024
Subject: MBA & MEM Newsletter - 12.4.2024



GOOD LUCK ON FINALS - YOU'VE GOT THIS!

**Drop-In Hours will end on Thu, Dec 5 and will resume when classes begin on Mon, Jan 13.**

Spring 2025 Class Registration

Electives Information
SIS Registration Instructions
*Permission requests must be sent via SIS for the professor to approve.*

WSOM Graduate Academic Calendar

May 2025 Commencement Info

WSOM Graduation Application details will be sent from the Registrar (Wendy Jelinek) in late January/early February 2025. Check your email!

CONGRATULATIONS TO FALL 2024 GRADUATES!

Holidays in the Circle

From dazzling light displays to family-friendly events, local shopping, and unique cultural experiences, there's something for everyone in this holiday season in University Circle.

Sign-up here for event alerts and learn more about how you can enjoy the winter season in University Circle!

Locationhttps://case.edu/studentlife/healthcounseling/about/hours-location-contact-info
Appointmentshttp://myhealthconnect.case.edu/
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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

Weekly Updates on Specialty & MBA Jobs/Internships Google Space
Specialty & MBA Full-time Job Postings
Specialty & MBA Full-time Internship Postings
Company List

Link to Google Space: https://chat.google.com/room/AAAAv34e3jk?cls=7

Find Job Opportunities and Manage Your Career through CFA Institute Resources

Visit the CFA Institute Career Center to

  • search for job opportunities around the globe
  • set up job alerts
  • manage your job seeker profile/CV
  • explore employer resources
Case Competition World Cup

An excellent consulting case competition hosted by Management Consulted and Case Questions!  The case will be focused on issues facing a public consumer-facing company.  Teams of between 4 and 5 students can apply to participate.  There are two tracks - Undergrad and Specialty Masters, and MBA. 

We will leave it up to you to form your own teams and submit an application.  If you apply and are accepted please let Marybeth Keeler (mxk761@case.edu),  Professor Scott Fine (scott.fine@case.edu) and Nicole Tischler, Director of Career Services (nicole.tischler@case.edu) know. 

Before you apply, please consider the following dates:

Application Deadline for Both Tracks : Sunday,  December 15
Teams Notified for Both Tracks: Thu. December 19
Seminar on Case Competitions: Sat. January 11

Undergrad and Specialty Masters Track Dates
First Round Case Released: Sat. January 11
First Round Video Submission: Fri. January 17
Final Round by Zoom: Fri. January 31 (with judges from major firms)

It is a good opportunity to help you hone your problem solving skills and can be key experiences as you continue on your career journey. More information and a link to the application can be found here.
 

First Thursday Happy Hour

Grab friends and co-workers and join us for a networking happy hour at the Southside's Wild Eagle Steak & Saloon, Broadview Heights

Date and Time: Thursday, December 5 · 5 - 7pm EST
Location: Wild Eagle Steak & Saloon, 5001 E Royalton Road, Broadview Heights

Tuesday, December 03, 2024, 9:30 a.m., In-Person Forum
The City Club of Cleveland


Remarks from Beth Hammack, President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. CFA Society Cleveland is a proud Community Partner of this event. The City Club ticket prices apply for this lunch.
Please use discount code CFASC. This will allow 20% off non-member tickets and table purchases. Register Here
 


Essential Skills to Boost Your Career: Mastering LinkedIn: Best Practices
CFA Society Cleveland Series: Essential Skills to Boost Your Career, Session II, Virtual Talk, Mastering LinkedIn: Best Practices with Ryan Sullivan, Hartford Funds

Date and Time: Wednesday, December 11 · 12 - 1pm EST
Location: Online
Register Here
 
Beyond the US: Value Investing in International Equities
Virtual Lunch with Zsolt Mester, Senior Portfolio Manager, Partner at Mondrian Investments. Explore the potential in international equity markets and discover opportunities beyond US borders. This presentation delves into the fundamentals of value investing, examines currency dynamics and international market trends, and presents a detailed stock case study to highlight the types of opportunities we see in the market today.

Date and Time: Dec 12, 2024 12:00 PM in Eastern Time
Register Here
Event Updates for December 2024
Stay updated on all CWRU & WSOM Events through Campus Groups!
 

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Coat Drive Open Hours

Thursday, December 5
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Come by the Church of the Covenant during open hours to donate to our coat drive! Coats will be going to fellow college students.
Students who need coats please drop by during these hours or contact Katherine Chilcote at kchilcote@covenantweb.org.

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Tips for Academic Success: Managing Stress, Anxiety and Finding Motivation

Thursday, December 5
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Explore and reflect on various strategies to help reduce stress and academic anxiety while finding ways to improve motivation and finish the semester strong.

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Spoken English Language Programs (SELP) Workshops - Things to See and Do in Cleveland: The Bucket List and Other Must-Sees

Friday, December 6
3:20pm - 4:10pm
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In this workshop, designed for international graduate students and postdocs, participants will be introduced to and talk about Cleveland's top attractions to visit. Advice will be solicited from participants. The presenter will expose attendees to other activities and sites in the area.

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Sip n' Paint

Friday, December 6
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is excited to hold their final event of the semester! Come join NAMI in Crawford 09A to sip mocktails, learn about the mental health benefits of art, and paint whatever your heart desires in a de-stressing session that will help you relax before finals begin. Cups, mocktail mix, and art supplies will be provided.

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CCEL Serves: Warehouse Sale Benefiting The Gathering Place

Saturday, December 7
9:30am - 1:30pm
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Assist with a monthly warehouse sale of vintage items; proceeds support individuals and families impacted by cancer.

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SCOS: Cocoa and Cookies

Saturday, December 7
12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Student Community Outreach Society invites you to relax, warm up, and connect with friends at our Cocoa & Cookies event! We will have hot cocoa and marshmallows, cookie decorating, and snacks for everyone. This is the perfect time to unwind before finals and enjoy some tasty treats! Come join us on December 7th anytime from 12-4 p.m. at the Linsalata Alumni Center, which is located next to the Coffee House and across the street from the freshmen Juniper dorms. Make sure to register on Campus Groups; we are so excited to see you there!

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Case in Point Fall Concert

Saturday, December 7
7:00pm - 8:15pm
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Enjoy an exciting evening of a cappella music as Case in Point presents their Fall 2024 repertoire. The group will also debut their set for the upcoming International Competition of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA), with quarterfinals hosted on campus at the Maltz Performing Arts Center on March 1, 2025. Don’t miss this special performance!

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Thwing Study Over (GRAD STUDENTS ONLY)

Sunday, December 8
5:00pm - 10:00pm
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Looking for the perfect break as you gear up for finals? Thwing Study Over (TSO) is the ultimate tradition to enjoy food, fun, and friends before diving into exams. This event is a must attend - Registration available for 100 graduate students only. Grab them before they are gone!

Food & Time Slot:
Enjoy a variety of cuisines, available during this time slot:  

5:00 - 6:00 PM
Panda Express 
  - Orange Chicken  
  - Broccoli Beef  
  - Chow Mein  
  - Fried Rice  

Bangkok Thai Cuisine (Veg Option Available)  
  - Mango Fried Rice  
  - Vegan Tofu Fried Rice  
  - Chicken Pad Thai  
  - Vegan Pad Thai  
  - Eggplant Basil  
  - Beef Pepper  

Tupperware Time: 9:00pm to 10:00pm

NOTE: Graduate Student Check-In Details
Check-in for graduate students (with purchased ticket for food) will take place at the KSL entrance to Thwing.During check-in, attendees will receive food tickets designated for the 5:00–6:00 PM time slot.
These tickets must be submitted at the Thwing Ballroom to receive food.


Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to relax, refuel, and connect with your peers before finals kick in!

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Finals Wellness Break

Monday, December 9
11:00am - 2:00pm
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Join KSL and UH&CS for a finals wellness break. There will be food, a make your own tea bar, rock painting, chair massages, coloring, socializing , and more!

Stop by, KSL, anytime between 11am and 2pm on Monday, December 9th to enjoy a nice break from your studies!

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CBTA ThinkFast Entrepreneurship Workshop

Tuesday, December 10
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sears think[box], 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, United States
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Interested in entrepreneurship? You better be able to think on your feet! At this fast-paced professional development event you'll be working with a small team to develop and pitch a business idea based on a real-world biomedical problem - all in 1 hour!

Hosted by the Cleveland Biomedical Trainee Alliance in conjunction with the Veale Entrepreneurship Institute
Dinner provided from Cilantro Taqueria!

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Doc Opera 2024: Pokemon: Gotta Match 'Em All!

Saturday, December 14
6:00pm - 10:00pm
John Hay High School Auditorium, 2075 Stokes Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
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Please join us for an unforgettable performance as Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine proudly presents Doc Opera 2024: Pokemon: Gotta Match 'Em All! The Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine includes its University Program Western Reserve Curriculum, the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, and the Medical Scientist Training Programs. Talented students from each of these programs will come together to provide you with an evening of live entertainment at our local John Hay High School.

Now in its 40th year, Doc Opera is an annual fundraiser and variety show that is written, choreographed, directed, and stars students from CWRU's health professional programs. Students and faculty from these graduate programs create a memorable night of skits, musical performances, and dances about medicine and healthcare, all for the benefit of the student-run health clinics of CWRU SOM. The evening includes a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction made possible with the support of students, faculty, local businesses, and other generous donors.

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Liz Kalfas | Director, MBA Programs & Student Success
PBL 160M | liz.kalfas@case.edu | 216.368.0874 (office)
716.316.5515 (mobile) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizkalfas/

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