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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.


Fall 2008 Community Hour Schedule
August 22

Share the Vision Expo

Location: Freiberger Tent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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.