Breakout Session 3 - 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
All speakers are students, staff, or faculty of Case Western Reserve University, unless noted within the session description.
How to Have A Healthy Lifestyle with a Busy Schedule
Sabrina Ryan, Coordinator of Greek Programs, Greek Life
Focus: you
This session will talk about how to live a healthy lifestyle (focusing on nutrition, diet, exercise, sleep, etc.) and how to make good decisions regarding these topics in order to live a balanced lifestyle.
I Think We Have an Image Problem
Wes Schaub, Director of Greek Life
Focus: you, your organization, and CWRU
Whether you want to believe it or not, image is important to organizations as they vie for resources. Is it possible to create, maintain, or repair an image? This session will focus on what to do about image.
Making the Most out of Your Senior Year
Valbona Bushi, Greek Life Assistant - Ritual
Ben Meck, University Program Board President, President of Zeta Psi
Focus: you, your organization
Getting ready for your final year? Are you thinking about how to have the best time but still make it meaningful? This session will discuss things that you should be thinking about your last year and help you create a plan for the future.
Take Action: Leadership Skills to Influence Policy Change
Tony Vento, The Inter-Religious Council (IRC) at CWRU, Newman Catholic Campus Minister, and 15 years experience in public policy advocacy
Betsy Banks, Assistant Director, Center for Civic Engagement & Learning
Focus: you, your organization, & CWRU
Is there a particular issue in which you are interested in really making a difference? Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Learn how to contact and work with elected officials to bring about change. In this election year, it is more important than ever to know how to make your voice heard.
Beyond Where Are You From, What’s your Major (Greek Only)
Mark Starr, Assistant Director of Greek Life, Housing, Residence Life, and Greek Life
Focus: you, your organization, Greek community
If you’ve ever had difficulty talking to a potential new member once you get past these basic questions this session is for you. We will talk about ways to continue the conversation while trying to figure out if this person would make a good addition to your chapter.
I Can Do This, Too? Finding a Career in Student Affairs
Joseph Gutowski, Associate Director, Student Activities and Leadership
Focus: you
Have you worked with a faculty or staff member on campus and thought that they had the greatest job in the world? That job can also be yours as well! As an early kickoff to Careers in Student Affairs month in October, find out a little bit more about a career path that doesn’t get a lot of publicity, but plenty of results. Lots of open discussion, information about graduation programs and some of the presenter’s own experiences will be shared. Come if you want to find a career in Student Affairs – or if you just want to learn more about an incredibly exciting field!