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The Wade Park Community Engagement Center
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A free-to-use, dedicated space for events, activities, and programs that support intentional interactions between the campus community and neighborhood residents and to learn how CWRU can best support and add value to the neighborhood.

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Pre-College Programs

From long-standing programs such as the Provost Scholars, new pathways through the Gelfand STEM Center, our dental school, and beyond; we offer unique opportunities for K-12 students in our surrounding communities.

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Neighborhood Advisory Council

The Neighborhood Advisory Council is composed of community residents, CWRU students, and university and local representatives dedicated to promoting the community’s interests and building mutually respectful partnerships.

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Tracking Our Collaborations

Our openly searchable resource “Collaboratory” catalogs the university’s outreach programs and efforts so individuals and organizations on and off-campus can stay informed about engagement activity, opportunities and means to connect, and learn how to get involved. This is database is updated regularly.

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CWRU Community Card

The CWRU Community Card allows residents of our surrounding communities to enjoy selected services and amenities provided by Case Western Reserve University and discounts from participating businesses. This resource is currently available to Cleveland residents in wards 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, and the City of East Cleveland.