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 campuswide gatherings and special events, especially those that foster community building at Case Western Reserve University. See the schedule below for more information.
| Spring 2012 Community Hour Schedule |
| January 20 |
Annual MLK Convocation
—Sponsored by the Office of the President
Speaker Michael Eric Dyson - CWRU's Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Location: Amasa Stone Chapel
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| January 27 |
Spring Community Service Fair: "Everybody Can Be Great Because Everybody Can Serve" ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
—Sponsored by Share 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 Ballroom
December Dilemma
—Sponsored by the Public Affairs Discussion Group
Prof. Deepak Sarma from Religious Studies will lead a discussion about the complexities of being a non-Christian in December.
Location: Dampeer Room, Kelvin Smith Library
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| February 3 |
Wittke/Jackson Lecture
—Sponsored by Educational Enhancement Programs
See the winners of the 2011 Wittke Award and the 2011 Jackson Award.
Location: Nord 310
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February 10
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Power of Purple Day
—Sponsored by the Relay for Life Planning Team
Help Relay for Life raise awareness for cancer research! Participate in fund raising activities, informative events, or start your own team!
Location: Thwing Atrium
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| February 17 |
Is Childhood Obesity a New Form of Child Abuse?
—Sponsored by the Public Affairs Discussion Group
David Crampton, Associate Professor, Mandel School of Applied Social Science will lead a discussion.
Location: Dampeer Room, Kelvin Smith Library
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| February 24 |
International Dialogues
—Sponsored by the Center for International Affairs, the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning (CCEL) and the US Peace Corps
Location: Tomlinson Lobby
Spring Harvest
—Sponsored by the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women, Bon Appetit, PNC Bank, the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning (CCEL), the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), and Student Activities & Leadership
Underrepresented Student Organization Fair
Location: Thwing Atrium
The Essentials to Coaching: Developing Your Plan For Success
—Sponsored by the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women
Discuss the value of coaching from the perspectives of both a coach and a coachee.
Location: Thwing Spartan Room
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| March 2 |
Spread the Word to End the Word!
—Sponsored by Words Matter and Share the Vision
An annual initiative dedicated to urging friends, campus, and community to speak with intention and refrain from using the "r-word" outside of its original clinical use. Stickers will be handed out from 10 a.m. to 2.p.m.
Location: KSL Oval
Spreading Peace Through Dialogue and Service
—Sponsored by Share the Vision Committee
Dr. Claudio Betti, noted for work in international conflicts as a mediator, will speak about how the community of Sant'Egidio promotes peace and serves the poor throughout the world.
Location: Inamori Center
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| March 9 |
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| March 16 |
Spring Break
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| March 23 |
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March 30
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Share the Vision: Open Forum
—Sponsored by the Share the Vision Committee
Engage in an open dialogue on a timely topic
Location: Nord 310
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April 6
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National Alcohol Screening Day
--Sponsored by Prevention & Recovery Services
Location: TBA
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April 13
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Green Your Food Panel w/ Cleveland's Chief of Sustainability
--Sponsored by Sustainability
Jenita McGowan, a Case alum, will give a brief presentation on the state of local food and Cleveland's Year of local food along with several other panelists. Other panelists include Chris Bond, the university horticulturalist on the farm’s food growing program; Sarah Piper, Bon Appetit's Mid-west Fellow on Farm to Fork, a local food purchasing initiative; Kathleen Dowdell, co-chair of the Garden @ Case, on donating fresh food to those in need. Coffee and dessert will be provided.
Location: Crawford Hall's Inamori Center
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| April 20 |
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, many of which feature Senior Capstones.
Location: Adelbert Gym
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| April 27 |
Undergraduate Honors Assembly
—Sponsored by Undergraduate Studies
Recognition of the achievements of students who are not graduating in May.
Location: Amasa Stone Chapel
Hillel Israel Fesival
—Sponsored by Hillel
Program celebrating Israeli culture with food, music and entertainment beginning at 10:00 a.m..
Location: KSL Oval
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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.