From: Elizabeth Kalfas
Date: March 25
Subject: March 25, 2026 - WSOM Graduate Programs Newsletter



About the Grad Programs Newsletter

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You're receiving this newsletter because you're part of our MBA or Specialty Master's community. Each week, we'll share important deadlines, upcoming events, engagement opportunities, and ways to connect—whether across Cleveland, CWRU, WSOM, with fellow students, or with our alumni network.

Grad Fair and Doctoral Fittings

All students earning a bachelor's or master's degree are encouraged to attend the Grad Fair to purchase their cap and gown.

March 25, 2026 March 26, 2026
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Bachelor and master regalia will remain available for purchase at the bookstore, while supplies last, through Commencement.


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GRADUATING IN MAY 2026

Please complete the following form to submit your visa letter request for guests traveling to Cleveland for Commencement: 
📌2026 Visa Letter Request - Google Forms

Once submitted, you should receive your letter within 48 hours.

A separate form must be completed for each guest.

Accounting Intern

Schneller

Job Description (#26-206)

The Accounting Intern position is responsible for performing accurate and timely financial activities in accordance with company policies, procedures, and US GAAP.  This position is responsible for primary focus on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cost Accounting.


DIRECTIONS TO FULL DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION:
1. Visit https://www.schneller.com/careers to create an account
2. Click on careers
3. Click view jobs
4. Click on Accounting Intern (#26-206) to apply

Manufacturing Operations Intern

Schneller

Job Description (#26-209)

The Manufacturing Operations Intern will support the Operations team in executing key operational and strategic initiatives within the business unit. This role provides hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations, production planning, and business performance management within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position will assist with analyzing operational data, supporting execution of the manufacturing build plan, and contributing to projects focused on improving the quality, delivery performance, and productivity of Schneller’s products and processes. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams across operations, production planning, engineering, quality, and commercial functions to support operational decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives that drive customer satisfaction and business performance.

DIRECTIONS TO FULL DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION:
1. Visit https://www.schneller.com/careers to create an account
2. Click on careers
3. Click view jobs
4. Click on Manufacturing Intern (#26-209) to apply

Interstride
Interstride Student Tickets

It’s time! Registration is officially open — and Interstride partner schools get free tickets.

The International Student Career Summit 2026 (Thursday, April 2, 2026) brings together students and alumni, career professionals, and employers for a full day of virtual sessions focused on U.S. job search strategies, visa and immigration options, and global opportunities.

Must register with a .edu email to claim a free ticket. ðŸ™Œ

📌Get My Free Career Summit Ticket

ON Partners Lunch & Learn

Friday, April 3, 2026 | 12 - 1 PM
Click Flyer to Register
ON Partners

Learning Support & Zoom Facilitation Assistant

BE AWARE OF HIRING SCAMS!

Sadly, recruitment season seems to bring out the scammers who reach out to you appearing to be from legitimate companies with legitimate offers. When in doubt, please reach out to the Center for Career Success or Weatherhead Career Management Office and we will be more than happy to do research to help assure your offer is legitimate. You can always reach us at: careers@case.edu or wsom-cmo@case.edu

Identifying a scam job offer or posting is crucial to protecting yourself from fraud. Please review THIS DOCUMENT for red flags to watch out for and how to protect yourself!

Wave of Wonder

Wave of Wonder Raffle

Into the Woods

Footlighters
Come see CWRU Footlighters' fully student run production of Into the Woods! 

Thursday, 3/26 at 8:00pm

Friday, 3/27 at 8:00pm

Saturday, 3/28 at 1:00pm

Saturday, 3/28 at 8:00pm
 

Performances are in Eldred Theater.
 

Tickets are available at the door on a first-come, first-serve basis!

SKY Happiness Retreat

Funding the Future: Black Leaders in Business & Entrepreneurship

GBSA and the MarcusFunding the Future Greene Leadership Program at the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship is hosting Funding the Future: Black Leaders in Business and Entrepreneurship, a panel conversation featuring five accomplished Black professionals who will speak about building businesses, raising capital, and navigating the professional world.

Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 2:30 PM
Location: Thwing 101

Panelists: Marcus Greene, Carlin Jackson, Justin Horton CFP, Ronald Stubblefield JD MS PMP, and Starlyn H. Priest Esq.

Food will be provided. Free and open to all CWRU students.

📌RSVP HERE: https://cglink.me/2cS/r2278746

WWIB Zumba

 


Zumba with WWIB


Take a wellness break and join WWIB for a FREE ZUMBA CLASS!

The event will be held on Tuesday, March 31 from
4:30-5:30pm
in the Veale Multipurpose Room. 

 

📌REGISTER HERE!

Leadership Opportunities with Product Management Club 

The Product Management Club is building our next execuitive board, and we need you!

Product Management is bigger PM Club Leadershipthan software. It is healthcare, fintech, consumer goods, hardware, and more. We are expanding to cover all of it, and we need a team to lead the way. This is your chance to build leadership experience, grow a network beyond the classroom, and shape what product management looks like on campus.

Roles Open Now
President · Vice President · VP for Undergraduate Affairs · Treasurer · Director of Operations · Director of Marketing and Communications · Creative Director · Director of External Relations

No prior exec experience needed. Just the drive to create experiences for students while expanding your own network.

📌APPLY BY TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026!


QUESTIONS? Ola at ota21@case.edu or Carrie at lxl866@case.edu

ETA Buying a Business

Buying a Business: What It Really Takes

Thursday, April 9th
6:00 to 7:30 pm ET
Weatherhead School of Management


UPDATE:
Returning students who attend the panel will have the opportunity to secure a spot in the Fall 2026 Pitch Competition. The first 15 students who register and email jxf583@case.edu will be guaranteed a place on a pitch team. These spots are first come first serve, so if you are interested in competing this fall we encourage you to claim your spot early.

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Have you ever wondered what it actually takes to buy a business?

Entrepreneurship through acquisition is a path where individuals partner with investors to acquire and grow existing companies. The process can feel intimidating if you have never seen how it works.

Join us for a candid conversation with operators and investors who have acquired, financed, and scaled businesses across industries. This is an open discussion. Come ask questions, including the basic ones, and learn whether buying a business could be a path worth exploring.

Featured speakers:

Kadecia BerSenior Director of Campaign Strategy, Yelp
Aaron CaplanOwner at Day Piston Co., Dott Products, and Miles Rubber & Gasket
Ted CopilPresident, The Residency
Michael FoxManaging Partner, Zorro Capital

📌 RSVP HERE TODAY!

Open to all students interested in entrepreneurship, investing, or business ownership.

Case Concert Choir

Home Safety Technology Survey - xLab

xLab Survey

Our students are conducting a research survey about home safety technology and customer preferences. We’re looking for homeowners and renters (18+) to share their perspectives on topics like privacy, safety insights from smart home technology, and insurance incentives. 

The survey should take approximately 8 minutes. Your responses are anonymous and used only for research purposes. Thank you for supporting this study!
 

📌SURVEY CLOSES FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026!

Wednesday, March 25
Start End   Event         Location
3:00pm 5:00pm Take the Pledge Private Location (sign in to display)
4:00pm 5:00pm Let's Talk Drop-in Consultation Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:00pm Alumni Panel: New Grad Transition Private Location (sign in to display)
7:00pm 9:00pm Game Night at KSL Private Location (sign in to display)
Thursday, March 26
11:00am 2:00pm Lincoln Electric on-campus for Resume Reviews, Recruiter In Residence Private Location (sign in to display)
12:00pm 12:50pm Spoken English Language Programs (SELP) Online Conversation Hour through Zoom Online Event
2:00pm 3:00pm Let's Talk Drop-in Consultation Online Event
4:00pm 5:00pm Preparing for a Financial Emergency - Presented by PNC Bank Online Event
4:30pm 5:30pm Pepón Osorio: The Imperfect Practice of Freedom Private Location (sign in to display)
5:30pm 6:30pm Landing Competitive Internships: Top Strategies for Top Students Private Location (sign in to display)
Friday, March 27
10:00am 11:15am Know Your Rights Educational Session: Webinar Online Event
12:00pm 2:30pm Funding the Future Private Location (sign in to display)
12:45pm 2:00pm Know Your Rights Educational Session: In Person Private Location (register to display)
1:00pm 2:00pm Student Town Hall on Preventing Sex Discrimination and Harassment Private Location (sign in to display)
1:00pm 1:45pm Expanding Access to Essential Goods Floor 6 Large Conference Room, Sears think[box]
2:15pm 3:45pm Spoken English Language Programs (SELP) Friday Conversation Hour Private Location (sign in to display)
4:00pm 5:00pm Breaking the Silence During Women’s History Month: Stories from Black Women Coping with Anxiety Disorder Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 8:00pm Sex Fest Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 8:00pm Free Student STI Testing Private Location (sign in to display)
6:30pm 2:30pm SKY Meditation & Breathwork Course! (Timing 1) Private Location (register to display)
7:30pm 8:30pm Collegium Musicum & Early Music Singers Private Location (sign in to display)
Sunday, March 29
5:00pm 8:00pm International Bazaar The Spot @Leutner
Monday, March 30
8:00am 11:00pm Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2026 Private Location (sign in to display)
9:00am 4:00pm Office of Education Abroad Giveaway Private Location (sign in to display)
Tuesday, March 31
9:00am 12:00pm GSAW Coffee and Donuts with SA&L Private Location (sign in to display)
4:30pm 5:30pm Zumba Class with WWIB Private Location (sign in to display)
7:00pm 9:30pm Salsa & Bachata Lessons Spring '26 Private Location (sign in to display)
Wednesday, April 1
12:45pm 1:45pm English Conversation Hour Sears 315
3:00pm 4:30pm GSAW Tea and Chocolate Tasting 2nd Floor Foyer, Thwing Student Center
4:00pm 6:00pm Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2026 Kickoff Private Location (sign in to display)
4:00pm 5:00pm Let's Talk Drop-in Consultation Private Location (sign in to display)
5:00pm 6:30pm Pizza and Research with KSL Librarians Private Location (sign in to display)
5:30pm 7:00pm HSBC Global Markets: Turning Classroom Theory into Real-World Market Insight Private Location (sign in to display)
5:30pm 7:00pm GSC General Assembly Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:00pm Chamber Music in the Galleries Private Location (sign in to display)
Thursday, April 2
10:00am 12:00pm Mather Cafe - Grad Student Appreciation Week Private Location (sign in to display)
12:00pm 12:50pm Spoken English Language Programs (SELP) Online Conversation Hour Online Event
2:00pm 3:00pm Let's Talk Drop-in Consultation Online Event
3:30pm 5:00pm Networking Roundtable Tinkham Veale University Center - Room 224
Friday, April 3
12:45pm 2:00pm ASL@KSL Craft Event and Art Exhibit Private Location (sign in to display)
2:15pm 3:45pm Spoken English Language Programs (SELP) Friday Conversation Hour Private Location (sign in to display)
7:00pm 11:00pm GSAW Ball 2026 Private Location (sign in to display)
Saturday, April 4
12:00pm 3:00pm UPB Food Truck Festival East Bell Commons

MEET THE REGISTRAR: Wendy Jelinek, MNO

Weatherhead graduate students are invited to contact the Weatherhead Registrar's Office for questions related to registration, course offerings and academic policies.


Director of Registrar Services
Registrar's Office
150 Peter B. Lewis Building
waj2@case.edu

 

FA26 Graduate Programs Registration

  • April 1, 2026 - Expected Graduation Terms Summer 2026 through Spring 2027
     
  • April 2, 2026 - Expected Graduation Terms Summer 2027 or later
     
  • April 3, 2026 - Non-Degree Students
     
  • Online and Part-Time MBA - Registered by MBA Program Director

SP26 Drop/Add Deadlines

  • Full-semester courses (“Regular Academic Session”) –
    Deadline was 1/23/26

  • Partial semester courses (“Dynamically Dated Session”) –
    Day before the first class meeting date

  • Virtual courses (“Virtual Session 1,” “Virtual Session 2,” or “Virtual Regular Session”)
    See deadlines posted in Online MBA Academic Calendar

Weatherhead Graduate Academic Calendar

Full-time MBA and Specialty Master's Programs follow the "Weatherhead Graduate Academic Calendar". 3-credit hour courses also follow this calendar.

Online & Professional MBA Academic Calendar

Weatherhead's Online and Part-Time/Professional MBA programs follow the "Online MBA Academic Calendar". This is a different academic calendar than the "Weatherhead Graduate Academic Calendar" above and may apply to 3-credit hour courses.

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