Flora Stone Mather Center for Women: International Women's Group

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S GROUP (IWG)

As of the fall 2012, there are 207 international female students enrolled in programs at the School of Graduate Studies and 310 international female students enrolled in various professional programs.

The International Women's Group is a joint initiative of the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women, International Student Services and University Counseling Service. Our goal is to bring international graduate women students together at our social events, workshops and through our mentoring program.

Mentoring Program

The IWG mentorning program is a one-to-one program for international female graduate and postgraduate students.

Visit the mentoring program webpage for more details.

CAMPUS RESOURCES

Career Services - Professional Development

http:studentaffairs.case.edu/careers/alumni/
The Career Center offers individualized assistance and technologically advanced resources to enable students and alumni to develop lifelong career management skills, to obtain work experience, and to integrate academic and career plans.

International Student Services

http://studentaffairs.case.edu/international/
The mission of the Office of International Student Services (ISS) is to enhance the international student experience and promote intercultural exchange at CWRU. The office also works closely with other administrative and academic departments.

The office provides information and assistance with travel, immigration, residency status, and more. Visit the website for full and current information.

English as a Second Language

http://www.case.edu/artsci/engl/writing/pedagogy/esl.html
Resources and strategies for non-native speakers of English.

http://wiki.case.edu/Freedman_Center/Options_in_the_FC
Freedman Center Resources include Language Lab Workstations Pimsleur Language Learning bookchips, a language and cultural exchange wiki and information about the ESL Language Center on Campus.

Health Services

http://studentaffairs.case.edu/health/services/
General services for students

http://studentaffairs.case.edu/health/international/
Services for international students

http://studentaffairs.case.edu/health/services/womens.html
Women's Clinic

Our Events:

Download 2012/13 Schedule flyer

IWG Info Sessions

International graduate and professional students are invited to join us for an informational session about the International Women’s Group.
Thursday, September 13
5pm-6:30pm, Meeting Room A,
or
Friday, September 14
12:30-2:00pm, Spartan Room

IWG Welcome Dinner
Thursday, October 18
6:00-7:30pm, Spartan Room

The Welcome Dinner is an opportunity for mentors and mentees to meet for the first time and create a plan for the upcoming year.

IWG Roundtable Discussion
Friday, November 16
12:30-2:00pm, Spartan Room

At the Roundtable Discussion, mentees will have the floor to talk about common issues that affect graduate and professional women at Case Western Reserve University and/or the Cleveland area.

IWG Networking lunch
Friday, January 25
12:30-2:00pm, Spartan Room

The Networking Lunch is an event for mentees to interact with their mentors and other pairs in the program.

Job Shadowing
February
If the opportunity is available, mentees will schedule at least one job shadowing experience with their mentor to gain some hands-on knowledge.

IWG International Spring Dinner
Wednesday, April 17
6:00-7:30pm, Spartan Room

To conclude 2012-2013, pairs will gather one more time for the International Spring Dinner to celebrate culture and reflect on the year.

Visit the Center Calendar for more event details.

IWG Listserv:

To join our international women's group listserv and receive event announcements, please contact internationalwomensgroup@case.edu

Flora Stone Mather Center for Women | IWG