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Veale Institute fellowship applications are now open
The Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship seeks to support new initiatives geared toward developing engagement in entrepreneurship on campus or the distinctive expansion of existing successful initiatives that need resources to grow with funding up to $10,000. The fellowship program is an annual…
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TIAA and Vanguard offer virtual retirement educational seminars this spring
Representatives from TIAA and Vanguard will conduct virtual retirement educational seminars this spring for faculty and staff members. All seminars will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on the dates listed. Registration is required for the seminars. Questions? Email AskHR@case.edu or call the HR…
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Zoom offers expanded opportunities to Wellness Program participants
The global pandemic has been a challenge to both individuals and institutions. However, the university’s Wellness Program has seen a silver lining. “Because we are offering all of our classes via Zoom, we have been able to impact a much greater number of faculty and staff,” shares Wellness Manager…
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IMPACT Solutions offers pandemic support at no cost
Many faculty and staff have been financially impacted by the pandemic. Additionally, some may have questions about tax implications, stimulus monies and more. The CWRU Employee Assistance Program, IMPACT Solutions, has a new, more robust website available with a wealth of pertinent information for…
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Academic Impressions offers professional training resources
Case Western Reserve University has partnered with Academic Impressions, an organization specializing in professional development resources for higher education faculty, staff and administrators. The partnership provides training resources designed for higher education to all members of the CWRU…
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Faculty and staff get free access to recreation centers on campus
Faculty and staff can stay active this semester with fitness centers on campus. The Wyant Athletic and Wellness Center, near DiSanto Field, is open and offers a safe place for socially distanced cardio and strength training. Faculty and staff will need to swipe their ID at the door to gain entry.…
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Retired staff member Don Chenelle passes away
Retired staff member Don Chenelle passed away Jan. 24. Chenelle worked at CWRU from 1973 to 2009, with 23 of those years as the faculty advisor to Phi Delta Theta (1981-2009). He was passionate about supporting students and went to great lengths to support them. He was known for his open-door…
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HR adopts temporary changes to health and dependent care FSAs for 2020 and 2021
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which includes the most recent COVID-19 relief package, offers several temporary changes to health and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs). The university has chosen to adopt these temporary changes. Grace period extension The act allows…
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TIAA and Vanguard offer phone consultations and virtual counseling sessions in February
Faculty and staff can get advice and educational information about retirement savings with a phone consultation from TIAA or Vanguard. Those interested are encouraged to sign up for these opportunities during February. Appointments are still available. One-on-one virtual counseling sessions and…
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Emeritus Professor of Chemistry Gheorghe D. Mateescu passes away at 92
Emeritus Professor of Chemistry Gheorghe D. Mateescu passed away Friday, Jan. 22, at the age of 92. Mateescu was born in Pitesti, Romania, and immigrated to the U.S. in 1967 to receive his PhD from Case Western Reserve University under Professor G. Olah. He spent the following 53 years in the…