| Fall 2008 Community Hour Schedule |
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| August 22 |
Share the Vision Expo
Location: Freiberger Tent
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| August 29 |
Welcome Back Barbecue
Sponsored by New Student and Parent Programs and the Share the Vision Committee
School spirit, entertainment, and great food! Students with meal plans get tickets at Leutner and Fribley (Thursday and Friday) and at Pura Vida in Thwing Atrium (Friday only). All others can buy tickets at the tent for $6.
Location: Freiberger Tent
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| September 5 |
Commuter Appreciation Day
Sponsored by Commuter Services and ESS
Celebrate commuters around campus with a barbecue on the Oval. Everyone's welcome!
Location: KSL Oval
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| September 12 |
Anisfield-Wolf Lecture: Adrian Nicole LeBlanc, winner of the 2004 Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards®
Sponsored by the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities
Hear journalist Adrian Nicole LeBlanc, author of the critically acclaimed book, Random Family: Love, Drugs, Trouble and Coming of Age in the Bronx. In addition to other works, she is the recipient of a 2006 MacArthur Foundation "Genius Grant."
Location: Severance Hall
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| September 19 |
Case for Community Day
Sponsored by the Center for Community Partnerships
Whether you choose to volunteer during the Community Hour or devote the entire afternoon to a day of service, register to join your campus peers as a needed volunteer in the neighborhood for Case for Community Day.
Location: Thwing Center
Darwin Year Celebration Discussion with Robert Richards
Sponsored by the Public Affairs Discussion Group
Join a discussion led by Robert Richards, Morris Fishbein Professor of the History of Science and Medicine at the University of Chicago.
Location: Inamori Center, Crawford Hall
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| September 26 |
Wellness/SDR2 Week: Speaker Corey Keyes
Sponsored by the Center for Collegiate Behavioral Health Wellness Committee, Flora Stone Mather Center for Women, University Health Services, and the Peer Helper Network
The U.S. is organized around individual freedom and the pursuit of the much misunderstood notion of happiness. Come learn about your birthright and find out about the fundamentals of a positive approach to mental health with Corey Keyes, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology, Emory University. He will discuss "The Biggest Exam Ever: Are You Prepared to Use Your Inalienable Right to Pursue Happiness?"
Location: KSL Oval
Homecoming Banner Contest Sponsored by Alumni Relations
Make a banner for Homecoming beginning at 11am. Pizza provided for the early arrivals.
Location: Alumni House
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| October 3 |
Spartan SpiritFest
Sponsored by Student Activities and Leadership
Put on your "Blue and White" and join us for a new tradition which brings together students, staff, and faculty to celebrate Spartan Spirit and Homecoming weekend. There will be music, giveaways, and refreshments available.
Location: Thwing Atrium
Alumni Weekend Lecture
Sponsored by Alumni Relations
This program highlights the 40th Anniversary of the Joint Music Program between Cleveland Institute of Music and CWRU.
Location: Amasa Stone Chapel
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| October 10 |
Relay for Life Kick-Off
Sponsored by Relay for Life Planning Team
Last year, more than 700 students, faculty, and staff joined together to raise over $60,000 for the American Cancer Society! Come learn more about helping to make this event even more successful in 2009 while enjoying music, food, and prizes.
Location: Thwing Ballroom
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| October 17 |
Preparing for an Interview
Sponsored by the Career Center and the Graduate/Professional Student Experience Committee
Are you 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 feedback. Don't miss this opportunity!
Location: 400 Nord Hall
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| October 24 |
Presidential Debate
Sponsored by Case Debate Team, Case Model UN, and the Case Center for Civic Engagement & Learning (CCEL)
Get a fresh perspective on the pressing issues of this year's presidential campaign with a debate featuring Case Model UN members and the Case Debate Team. Pizza will be available.
Location: Thwing Atrium
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| October 31 |
Choices Fair: Academic and Experiential Opportunities
Sponsored by Undergraduate Studies
Required of all first-year students; others welcome.
Location: Veale Center
Trick or Treat in Thwing
Sponsored by Student Activities & Leadership
Join us for a ghoulish event in celebration of All Hollow's Eve. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Tricks and treats will be provided!
Location: Thwing Atrium
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| November 7 |
There's Always Time for Talent
Sponsored by Student Activities and Leadership and University Program Board
Experience the unique showcase performances of some of our student organizations. Experience music, drama, and much more! Light refreshments provided.
Location: Thwing Atrium
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| November 14 |
Working Legally in the U.S.
Sponsored by the Career Center and International Student Services
The discussion will feature David Leopold, a local immigration attorney who will speak on working legally in the United States.
Location: 310 Nord Hall
Greek Faculty Forum
Sponsored by IFC and Panhel
Come enjoy a discussion on academics with faculty, administration, and students.
Location: 301 Rockefeller Physics Building
IMPROVment
Join the fun with improvisational comedy by our favorite campus comedy troupe!
Location: Strosacker Auditorium
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| November 21 |
Next Steps: Women in the Workplace Panel Discussion
Sponsored by Women in Leadership Week
Join this moderated and interactive panel discussion driven by questions provided by the audience of students, faculty, and staff. A diverse group of women panelists from various backgrounds, occupations, and generations will share their perspectives. (Lunch available from 12 – 12:30 p.m.)
Location: 1914 Lounge, Thwing Center
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| December 5 |
A Cappella Concert
Come enjoy music from Case's most talented A Cappella Choir Groups! From Pop and Rock to old school and classics, the musical spectrum is sure to please each listener.
Location: Amasa Stone Chapel
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