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Volunteers needed for Community Emergency Response Team
Case Western Reserve University is looking for faculty and staff volunteers for its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), which prepares employees to help themselves and each other—and to supplement the work of first responders—in the event of a campus crisis. Up to 50 faculty and staff…
121 Fitness offers new weight lifting series
121 Fitness’ new “Learn to Lift” Series will teach participants to perform squats, bench presses and deadlifts safely and effectively. Classes are free and offered on a variety of dates and times to accommodate all schedules. Dates and registration information is available online.
Want to learn how to use group work in the classroom? Attend Thursday’s UCITE session
At a University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) session in June, four faculty members who had been part of the Active Learning Fellows program—Rebecca Benard (biology), Megan Holmes (Mandel School), Kurt Rhoads (civil engineering) and Genevieve Sauve (chemistry)—shared their…
Applications for L.E.A.D. certificate program due July 23
Those who were unable to attend last week’s information session on the Learn, Engage, Achieve and Develop (L.E.A.D.) Certificate Program for Supervisors can still apply to participate in the program; attendance at the information session is not a prequalification for the L.E.A.D.…
Beat summer stress with meditation class
Practicing meditation regularly can help reduce stress, improve focus and concentration, and lead to greater workplace productivity. The Case Western Reserve University Wellness Program will offer a four-week class on Wednesdays, July 15-Aug. 5, at 12:30 p.m. The class is free but…
”Speaking of Privacy” information sessions now available to view online
Since last July, the University Compliance Office has presented monthly privacy-related information sessions for Case Western Reserve University employees to learn best practice tips to apply to their jobs. The popular “Speaking of Privacy” sessions have been video-recorded and are now available…
Next Administrative Professionals Network meeting to provide tips for effectively using Google
The Case Western Reserve University Administrative Professionals Network will hold its bimonthly meeting Tuesday, July 14, from noon to 1 p.m. in Kelvin Smith Library, Room LL06. The meeting will feature a discussion on “Google for the Administrative Professional,” with special guest Tyler Hoffman…
Have questions about retirement? Attend Social Security information sessions
A representative from the Social Security Administration will be at Case Western Reserve University to offer clear, concise information regarding Social Security retirement, spousal and survivor benefits. Employees with questions about applying for Social Security benefits are encouraged to…
Apply for fall 2015 UCITE Mentor Fellows program; deadline extended to July 13
The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) is now accepting applications from faculty for the fifth Mentor Fellows program, which will be conducted during fall 2015. This series of seminars is designed to engage faculty in thoughtful discussions on mentoring of graduate…
Become an active participant in health care by using Consumer Reports resources
Case Western Reserve University is participating in a pilot launch of three resources from Consumer Reports to help employees make healthy choices. A feedback survey will be released in August, for those who used the resources. By filling out the survey, participants will be entered to win…