Unity Week 2012
MOnday, April 9 - Friday, April 13
Display: "Black History is American History"
Locations: Thwing Atrium, Nord Atrium, Kelvin Smith Library Atrium
10 framed images of facts about inventions, awards, sports, and even the first Black resident to move into East Cleveland can all be found on these displays throughout campus.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Dinner Dialogue
Time: TBA
Location:TBA
Cultural Dinner: French at Leutner!
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: Leutner Commons
Come take part in this monthly tradition where different culture's foods are prepared and shared with the larger CWRU community. Don't miss the Coq au Vin, the Fondue, Shrimp Bisque, or Duck Breast Confit. Among other itms, desserts will include: Eclairs, Goat and Cheesecake with Blueberries.
La Fiesta: Salsa for Schools
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Thwing Atrium
At this event, we will have delicious, authentic Mexican food and vibrant Latino dancing performances. All proceeds will go towards buying books for students in the AP English class at Lincoln West High School. We are extremely excited to celebrate Latino culture and help give back to our community! Tickets $3 for CWRU undergrads, and $5 for everyone else.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Walk In My Shoes: Sensory Disabilities
Time: 12:30 - 2 p.m.
Location: Thwing Atrium
Walk in My Shoes is an annual event that highlights the diverse views of CWRU students, faculty and staff. Each year, we identify unique themes and programs that are held around campus and within the Cleveland community. This year the Juniper has selected Sensory Disabilities as the focus of the program. The point of this program is not to simulate the experiences of those in the highlighted community. It is designed to provide those in attendance with perspective about the community that they may not have considered, or been aware of, in the hope of sparking further understanding and exploration of ideas around identity.
22nd Annual Unity Banquet & Scholarship Dinner with special guest: Terrence Howard
Time: 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, Beachwood, OH
The annual Unity Banquet & Scholarship Benefit celebrates the academic accomplishments of underrepresented students and graduating seniors at Case Western Reserve University. The evening also serves as an opportunity to recognize future students and Case community partners. The theme for this year's banquet is "Soaring to Great Heights," featuring actor, musician, and philanthropist, Terrence Howard. We will also be honoring Tuskegee Airmen veterans.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Interfaith Service, Reflection & Renewal
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Meet at Fribley
The Refugee Response aims to help refugees adapt to life in Northeast Ohio, allowing them to become independent and contributing members of their new communities. Their initiative, the Refugee Empowerment Agricultural Program (REAP), operates at the Ohio City Farm on Cleveland’s West Side, supplying the community with local food and allowing resettled refugees to gain employment, education, and training. Volunteers will meet at 9:00 a.m. at Fribley and shortly depart for the West Side via the RTA. On the farm, volunteers will help REAP prepare for their spring and summer growing season. Following an hour and a half of service, attendees will convene at the nearby Carnegie West Library, where lunch and a time for reflection and renewal will be offered. During the reflection period, participants will have an opportunity to read seasonal passages, engage in discussion, and renew themselves amidst the busy spring season. Participants can plan to return to campus by 3:00 p.m. Volunteers should bring their RTA passes.
Registration ends on Thursday, April 12, 2012
Saturday of Service
Time: varied
Location: varied, Transportation is provided to all registered volunteers.
This semester’s Saturday of Service features 15 different on-campus an off-campus projects currently in need of volunteers. On-campus and off-campus projects take place throughout the day at local nonprofits, so make sure to register online for a project by Wednesday, April 11. Please take advantage of this opportunity to get involved in the Cleveland community!
Voices of Glory 8th Annual Benefit Concert "A Beautiful Life"
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: University Circle Methodist Church, 1919 East 107th Street, Cleveland, OH (transportation will be provided)
Every year, the Voices of Glory Gospel Choir looks to benefit a local family in need through this benefit concert. Pre-sale tickets will be $5.00 as well as sold at the door, for $10. All proceeds will go directly to the family.
Dinner will be provided afterwards.
All proceeds will go directly to our adopted family in need. Any donations are gratefully appreciated.
Thanks to the general sponsorship of Laura Grant and Share the Vision.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Northeast Ohio New Abolitionist Association's Founding Assembly
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Olivet Baptist Church (transportation will be provided)
More than 2,000 young new abolitionists from all of the universities in the region will gather to kick-off our work to dismantle the cradle to prison pipeline, and we need to mobilize as many young people from CWRU as possible! Join the New Abolitionists at this event!