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University Community Hour
The University Community Hour is scheduled every Friday during the fall and spring semesters from 12:30 to 2 p.m. No required academic activities of any type may be scheduled during this period. The University Community Hour facilitates student and faculty attendance at campus-wide gatherings and special events, especially those that foster community building at Case Western Reserve University. See the schedule below for more information.
| Spring 2009 Community Hour Schedule |
| January 16 |
Spring Community Service Fair: "Everybody Can Be Great Because Everybody Can Serve" - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
— Sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement & Learning (CCEL)
Find out how you can get involved with local non-profits, national programs, post-grad opportunities, and student organizations.
Location: Thwing Center Ballroom
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| January 23 |
Annual MLK Convocation
— Sponsored by the Office of the President
The keynote speaker is filmmaker Keith Beauchamp, producer and director of the documentary, The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till.
Location: Amasa Stone Chapel
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| January 30 |
Wittke/Jackson Lecture
— Sponsored by Educational Enhancement Programs
See why Donald Feke and Richard Osborne won the 2008 Wittke Award and Anne Helmreich and Stacy Williams won the 2008 Jackson Award. Learn about their academic and professional paths and their commitment to students. Pizza and refreshments.
Location: Nord 310
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| February 6 |
"The Death of the Author: A Publishing Horror Story"
— Sponsored by the Faculty Senate Library Committee
Speakers are professors Tim Beal and William Deal, CWRU Department of Religious Studies, with Professor Raymond Ku, CWRU Law School, as moderator.
Location: Kelvin Smith Library, O'Neill Graduate Student Reading Room
Spring 2009 Leadership Journey Series
— Sponsored by the Leadership Journey Council
Terrence Egger, Editor-in-Chief of The Plain Dealer will speak to students about developing their leadership, both personally and as members of the greater Cleveland community. Open to all.
Location: Thwing Center, 1914 Lounge, 2nd Floor
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| February 13 |
Darwin: What Makes Him Compelling?
— Sponsored by History and Philosophy of Science and the Institute for the Science of Origins
Floyd Sandford, a biologist and Darwin impersonator, will discuss his fascination with Charles Darwin. For further information, contact Patricia Princehouse.
Location: Nord 400
Black History Month Luncheon
— Sponsored by the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women
Women in History will perform Fannie Lou Hamer, civil rights leader, renowned for her statement, "sick and tired of being sick and tired." Free catered lunch. RSVP by Friday, February 6, to centerforwomen@case.edu or call 216.368.0985.
Location: Thwing Center, Spartan Room, 3rd Floor
Academic Integrity
— Sponsored by the Academic Integrity Board
Dr. Richard Sharp, Ph.D., Director of Bioethics Research at the Cleveland Clinic, will be the keynote speaker. Lunch will be provided.
Location: Amasa Stone Chapel
Choc-a-ppella!
— Sponsored by the Undergraduate Programming Board
Box of chocolates seem too impersonal? Join the University Program Board to be serenaded by an a cappella group while creating your own Valentine's Day chocolates for that special someone.
Location: Thwing Center Atrium
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| February 20 |
Evolution and Faith: What Is at Stake? : CANCELLED due to illness
— Sponsored by Newman Campus Ministry, the CWRU Darwin Celebration Committee, Church of the Covenant, Hillel, Muslin Campus Outreach, and United Protestant Campus Ministry (UPCaM)
Dr. John Haught, Senior Fellow for Science & Religion at Woodstock Theological Center, Georgetown University, and author of God After Darwin will speak.
Location: Amasa Stone Chapel
Career Education Workshop on the Federal Job Search Process
— Sponsored by the Career Center
Find out how to seek a government job at a program led by Nancy Fink, Assistant Director & Outplacement Career Development Facilitator, Department of Education, State of Maryland.
Location: TBA
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| February 27 |
African-American Month Celebration
— Sponsored by Student Activities and Leadership and the Office of Multicultural Affairs
This annual celebration of African-American Heritage is expressed by students through song and prose with ethnic refreshments served.
Location: Thwing Atrium
Interview Tips - Preparing for an Academic or Industry Interview
— Sponsored by the Graduate/Professional Student Experience Committee and the Case Career Center
Looking for a job opportunity in academia or industry? This workshop will help you hone your interviewing skills and present yourself as a compelling job candidate. Gain hands-on practice and valuable peer feedback through "mini" mock interviews.
Location: Nord 400
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| March 20 |
The Intellectual Wealth of Digital Networks
— Sponsored by Kelvin Smith Library
Kathleen Woodward, Washington University, will discuss the digital humanities, including the "Seattle Civil Rights and Labor History" project and the "Latinos in U.S. Popular Music" project.
Location: Kelvin Smith Library, Dampeer Room
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| March 27 |
Writings on the Wall and Walk in My Shoes
— Sponsored by Housing, Residence Life, and Greek Life
A guest speaker will be featured and we will participate in tearing down the wall followed by an opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to walk through the tunnel of oppression and discuss its impact.
Location: Thwing Center
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| April 3 |
Open Forum: Campus Dialogue
— Sponsored by the Share the Vision Committee
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join a discussion on a timely topic. Pizza and refreshments will be served.
Location: Thwing Center, 1914 Lounge, 2nd Floor
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| April 10 |
Gay? Fine by Me!
— Sponsored by Spectrum
Pick up your Gay? Fine by Me! T-shirt to show your support for CWRU's LGBT community.
Location: Nord Atrium and Thwing Atrium
Organizational Development: What Student Organizations Need to Know about Survival
— Sponsored by the Leadership Journey Council
The Organizational Development committee invites all organizations to learn about how the committee can help with motivation, follow through, or just about anything else. If you want a better future for your organization, make sure you don't miss this.
Location: Nord Hall
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| April 17 |
Intersections: SOURCE Symposium & Poster Session
— Sponsored by SOURCE (Support of Undergraduate Research & Creative Endeavors)
Come hear from undergraduates about their work in research and creative endeavors.
Location: Thwing Center
Electing a President after a Civil War: Report from CWRU's Accredited Election Observer Delegation to El Salvador
— Sponsored by Newman Catholic Campus Ministry, Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence, and the Public Affairs Discussion Group
Location: Inamori Center, Crawford ground floor
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| April 24 |
Undergraduate Honors Assembly
— Sponsored by Undergraduate Studies
Recognition of the achievements of students who are not graduating in May
Location: Amasa Stone Chapel
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The Public Affairs Discussion Group, sponsored by the Center for Policy Studies, meets every Friday at 12:30 p.m. Visit the group's website for upcoming topics.
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