From: Justin Johnson Date: September 8, 2021 Subject: Clarke News: Tower Power
What's Up, Clarke Family!
Happy third week of classes! We hope you are finding your routine and a good balance in your life. Whether you took time for yourself this long weekend, caught up on homework, or got ahead - you have made it through the first weeks of the semester!
You will receive a newsletter from us each week. The weekly newsletter will outline important information, updates and events happening within our community and on campus. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to us. We are here to help!
Clarke Love,
Tessa, Justin & the RAs!
Some photos being captured during Rachel’s program over the weekend that took residents downtown.
T.H.I.N.K. is a suicide prevention training to help people recognize warning signs and assist others who may be having suicidal thoughts. This training is available to all CWRU students, faculty and staff. Register Here
Send Silence Packing
September 21st 9am-4pm on the main quad
Send Silence Packing is a visually striking exhibit that includes personal stories from people who have lost a loved one to suicide and is designed to connect individuals to mental health resources and inspire action for suicide prevention. For more information and to get involved: click here.
Academic Stress/ Transitioning to College
The JED Foundation provides comprehensive resources for all difficulties you may encounter during the transition to college. Anything from changing relationships, academic stress, and homesickness are covered in articles and videos. They also offer resources based on feelings and situations you may experience. Their website gives information on how to support friends who are struggling with their mental health.
Get Involved
Vote for Clarke Community Council
Visit vote.case.edu to cast your ballot. Elect your community President, Treasurer, and your House Representative. These individuals will work to program and advocate for you!
Polls opened yesterday (9/7) and will be open today (9/8).
If you want to learn more about what the candidates hope to do, visit this folder and read what they all have to say.
Become a 2021 Civic Engagement Scholar
Now in its twelfth year, the Civic Engagement Scholars program, hosted by the Center for Civic Engagement & Learning (CCEL), promotes and recognizes meaningful student involvement in the community. Scholars complete at least 30 civic engagement hours in their choice of direct service, advocacy, philanthropy, political involvement, and more over the course of the academic year. They also participate in two all-Scholars trainings to enhance their understanding of Cleveland and social change in addition to completing a final reflection. Upon successful completion of the program, Scholars earn a Certificate of Distinction recognizing their commitment to community. Both undergraduate and graduate students of all years and majors are eligible to become Civic Engagement Scholars, and many students elect to participate in the program multiple years.
How are you transitioning to college? Is it going well? Could it be going better? Are you expecting something to come up? Has something unexpectedly happened that you weren’t ready for? You can join a weekly group starting in September that will help you navigate through all the transitions that college has. Register here!
COVID-19 Reminders & Mask Wearing
ÔÇïÔÇïÔÇïÔÇïÔÇïBaseline Testing: Be sure you are finishing up your 3 weeks of COVID-19 baseline testing. If you need more information about where or when to complete your test, go here.
Masks: You can expect the Residence Life staff to remind you of the mask policy when you are not compliant with it.
These protocols are helping all of us to stay on campus and in person!
How many cases are on campus? Check out the COVID dashboard here!
Celebrating Rosh HaShanah
Rosh HaShanah is the Jewish New Year and comes at the beginning of a 10-day period that ends with Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), a period known as the Jewish High Holy Days. Rosh HaShanah is a time for reflection and thinking about how to improve ourselves in the coming year. As the holiday comes to an end, we wish all our residents celebrating a Happy New Year! Learn more about Jewish Holidays!
Room Change Request Form
The form to request a roommate change is now available! The form can be found at the end of this newsletter and on the Clarke Community website. As a reminder, requests should not be submitted until after you have talked with your roommate/suitemates and your RA. A room change is the last resort and in some cases will not be granted due to limited space on campus.
Room Condition Report - Past Due!
If you haven’t completed your room condition report, do it now! Your room condition report can be completed by going to your MyHousing Page, Log In, Actions, Room Condition Report. Submit your report accurately to avoid any charges at the end of the semester or year.
Also, don’t forget that ALL University Furniture MUST remain in your room all year. You are responsible for all lost furniture!
Pet Request Form
CWRU does have a pet policy! If you would like to have your pet friend on campus, it must comply with our pet policy. Please see the Pet Request Form in the Clarke Tower CampusGroups Page. Remember, your pet must be approved before it comes on campus.
Weekly Spotlight
Rachel Bobko
Rachel is currently a senior biochemistry major and the RA of the 9th Floor. She has organized and executed two programs this semester for her community. Rachel is passionate about ensuring that everyone is welcomed in the community and feels seen. She spent this past summer in Cleveland and therefore is very knowledgeable about the area. We are grateful for the commitment and enthusiasm Rachel brings to our community!
Know of a fellow resident, RA, or staff member in our community who we should spotlight? Should we spotlight you? Submit here!
Check out our website!
Get information about upcoming events, see the contact information for our staff, check out all the available forms, and find previous newsletters. Click here!
Happy Birthday!
Asha Kartha (Floor 2)
Nicolas Obringer (Floor 7)
Ayten Tamahkar (Floor 11)
Misha Gupta (Floor 6)
Mariana Labat (Floor 3)
Kine Buie (Floor 7)
Jiro Batt (Floor 8)
Oliver Schumacher (Floor 2)
If you see them around this week, be sure to wish them a Happy Birthweek!
