From: Elizabeth Kalfas
Date: October 29, 2025
Subject: October 29, 2025 - WSOM Graduate Programs Newsletter



Daylight saving time ends on Nov. 2, 2025,
with clocks rolling back one hour at 2 a.m.


It will get darker earlier in the evening across the U.S.
Learn more about Daylight Saving Time here.

Interested students should speak with their program director to confirm these electives are permitted for their respective program of study.

Alumni in Residence: Amit Mittal

Weatherhead School of Management Alumni, Amit Mittal MBA (Finance) '03, will be on-campus conducting one-on-one coaching sessions: 

- Tuesday, November 4: 9 - 11 am
- Wednesday, November 5: 12 - 1 pm

📌CLICK HERE to schedule time with Amit!

More about 🌍 Immigration Q&A: International students in a time of change

📌REGISTER HERE for a live session with Siskind Susser immigration attorneys to get answers to your most pressing immigration questions. This webinar will cover:

✅ Maintaining visa status
✅ Working while studying
✅ Transitioning to employment-based visas after graduation
✅ Key policy updates and what they mean for international students

Come ready with questions — and leave with clarity and confidence about your next steps!

*Email your WSOM Career Coach if you have trouble accessing Interstride.*

 

Cleveland Talent Alliance: Winter Career Expo


Calling all undergraduate and graduate students: get a jump on securing a summer internship while you have some down time during winter break!

Save the date for the Winter Career Expo on December 17th.
📌CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

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!

WSOM GradSync Networking at The Jolly Scholar
Thu, Oct 30, 2025 | 4:30-6:30 pm

Take a break to socialize outside of class with Weatherhead grad students!

📌REGISTER HERE!




Office of Graduate
Student Life

Fall Feast


Mon, Nov 17
5 - 7 PM


Join us to gather, reflect, celebrate community, and build meaningful relationships with the entire graduate student community.


Alumni Fireside Chat: Amit Mittal
 

Tue, Nov 4 | 5 - 6:30 pm


Join us for an inspiring conversation with Amit Mittal, Senior Vice President and Head of Strategic Execution at U.S. Bank.

Gain insights into leadership, strategy, and driving transformation in the financial services industry.

📌REGISTER HERE!

Women in Business Book Club Event


Want another chance to chat with CEO Eileen Hamra (MGT ’95)? You’re in luck!

Weatherhead Women in Business is hosting one last virtual book club on Wednesday, Nov 5th from 3-4pm. After hearing her inspiring story, we’re excited to dive deeper into her journey and the themes of resilience, growth, and self-discovery that shaped her book Time to Fly.

Whether you’ve finished the book or are just getting started, you’re welcome to join the conversation. Reading beforehand is encouraged, but not required!

📌REGISTER HERE!

Join Weatherhead Women in Business for Trivia Night


DATE: Tuesday, Nov. 18 
TIME: 5-7pm
LOCATION: PBL 501


Enjoy a cozy night of fun, learning, and friendly competition complete with a hot chocolate bar, popcorn, and prizes (Amazon gift cards + WSOM merch)!

EVERYONE is welcome (even you, men)! Come learn, laugh, and celebrate stories that inspire us all.

📌REGISTER HERE!

What Would Make the West Side Market Your Spot?


Cleveland’s West Side Market is getting a major refresh, and we want to know what would make it fit your lifestyle.

- Should it stay open later? - Have more social spaces?
- Be a spot to grab food or drinks with friends after work?

📌CLICK HERE to take a few minutes to fill out our survey and tell us what would bring you to the Market.

Your input will help shape the future of this Cleveland landmark — plus, you’ll be entered to win a $50 Visa gift card!

Wednesday, October 29
Start End   Event         Location
5:00pm 6:30pm October Tea and Chocolate Tasting Private Location (register to display)
6:00pm 7:00pm Case Interview Workshop & Practice Private Location (sign in to display)
Thursday, October 30
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
Friday, October 31
11:30am 2:30pm OISRE Halloween Party Private Location (register to display)
12:00pm 1:00pm Halloween CWRU Popcorn with Police, Candy K9s Division of Public Safety
12:00pm 2:00pm Fall Fest at KSL with Paws for a Cause Private Location (sign in to display)
12:45pm 2:00pm Haven Hour: Live Music & Community Private Location (sign in to display)
1:00pm 1:45pm Building a Global Railroad Business 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)
7:00pm 2:00am Nosferatu: A Symphony of Terror (1922) Private Location (sign in to display)
Saturday, November 1
3:00pm 5:00pm [Photo Club] LinkedIn/Professional Headshot Workshop Private Location (sign in to display)
7:00pm 2:00am The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Private Location (sign in to display)
Monday, November 3
5:00pm 8:00pm RISE UP Womens Empowerment (WE) Self-Defense Week 1 TBD
7:30pm 8:30pm William N. Skirball Writers Center Stage featuring Liz Moore Private Location (sign in to display)
Tuesday, November 4
4:00pm 5:00pm Student Webinar: Budgeting: Creating a Plan Online Event
5:00pm 8:00pm Mocktails and Magic Private Location (sign in to display)
6:30pm 7:30pm Resume and LinkedIn Prep Private Location (sign in to display)
Wednesday, November 5
12:30pm 1:30pm English Conversation Hour Nord 213
3:00pm 4:00pm Time to Fly Book Club with Eileen Robertson Hamra Online Event
4:00pm 5:00pm Let's Talk Drop-in Consultation Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:00pm Chamber Music in the Galleries Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:00pm Case Interview Workshop & Practice Private Location (sign in to display)
7:00pm 9:00pm Game Night: International Games Month Private Location (sign in to display)
7:30pm 9:30pm CWRU/Cleveland Play House MFA Presents: Much Ado About Nothing Private Location (sign in to display)
Thursday, November 6
12:00pm 1:00pm Mental Health Ally Training Private Location (sign in to display)
12:00pm 2:00pm Let's Talk About Sex...ual Health Table Private Location (sign in to display)
12:00pm 12:50pm Spoken English Language Programs (SELP) Online Conversation Hour through Zoom Online Event
3:30pm 5:00pm Networking Roundtable Thwing Cleveland Room (RM 177)

Weatherhead Graduate Academic Calendar

Weatherhead Graduate Programs follow the Weatherhead Graduate Academic calendar.
(See below).

November 7 Last day to DROP a course with a "W" grade. Last day for audit changes.
November 7 Deadline for removal of preceding Spring/Summer I/Incomplete grades
November 26-28 Thanksgiving Break, no classes
December 1 Last day to request a change in grading basis from Letter Grade to Pass/No Pass (P/NP)
December 8 Last day of classes
December 9-15 Final Exams (specific dates determined by program)
December 17 Final Grades Due by 11 am
January 16, 2026 Fall Degree Conferral

Weatherhead Graduate Program Registration Dates

  • November 4, 2025 – Expected Graduation Terms Spring 2026 through Summer 2026

  • November 5, 2025 – Expected Graduation Terms Fall 2026 or later

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

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