Faculty & Staff
January 30, 2013
The Office of Human Resources’ Organizational Development and Learning unit will provide a workshop Feb. 13 on “Supervisor Communication Skills.” This workshop will explore communication skills needed to get your message across clearly the first time, eliminate confusion with direct reports, and…
January 29, 2013
The Connor Integrative Medicine Network at University Hospitals once again will hold four-week yoga and meditation classes, offered at a discounted price for Case Western Reserve University employees, students and volunteers. In Meditation 101, participants will experience meditation and learn…
January 28, 2013
One of the main goals of a university is to teach its students to think critically. But what exactly is meant by the term “critical thinking”? Posing that question to faculty members can result in a wide range of responses. But the term “critical thinking” can be interpreted in very specific ways…
January 25, 2013
The deadline to submit spring 2013 tuition waiver applications to the Office of Human Resources is Feb. 28, but individuals are encouraged to submit the materials as soon as possible. Links to all necessary forms can be found under the “Education” heading on the Benefits forms webpage. Scan and…
January 24, 2013
As the new year begins, the Garden@Case is looking for volunteers to help maintain this green space. The Garden@Case is run through volunteer hours from a small group of Case Western Reserve University community members. The next planning meeting for the garden will take place Thursday, Feb. 21,…
January 23, 2013
The annual faculty/staff vs. students basketball game is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 15, at 5:30 p.m. in Veale Center, and employee players are now being recruited. The game is a fundraiser for Case Western Reserve University’s Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. The only criteria for…
January 22, 2013
Mark your calendars: The annual Food For the Soul luncheon, currently scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 24, has been rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 22. The event will take place from noon to 2 p.m. in the Thwing Center atrium.
January 22, 2013
The Office of Human Resources and University Health Service will offer a free flu clinic for faculty and staff members on Friday, Jan. 25, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in Crawford Hall 720. No appointments are necessary, but employee ID cards are required. A limited quantity of vaccine is available, so…
January 21, 2013
Students and faculty members are different, and not just in terms of age. There are other important differences, especially when it comes to attitudes toward learning and the respective roles teachers and students play in the classroom. As teachers, faculty members need to be aware of and…
January 17, 2013
As part of the Employee Wellness Program, 121 Fitness will offer a free Zumba class on Wednesday, Jan. 23. Zumba fuses Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves, offering a fun class in which individuals can burn hundreds of calories. The class will be from noon to 1 p.m. and registration can be…