Student Life

First-year students are encouraged to visit their high schools over winter break to help spread the word about Case Western Reserve University and what it has to offer to prospective students. Those who are interested can pick up brochures and additional information from Edwin Mayes, director of…

The Rink at Wade Oval will offer student discounts to any Case Western Reserve University student with a valid Case ID. The discount permits students to skate for only $1 and rent skates for an additional $2. Also, The Rink offers free skating lessons every Saturday at noon.

The Graduate Professional Council will host a happy hour for all graduate students this Friday, Dec. 12, from 3 to 6 p.m. at The Corner Alley. Celebrate the end of the semester with free bowling, food and one drink. Door prizes will be awarded.

Today is the last chance for students to participate in the Writing Resource Center’s Twitter contest. Students can tweet #FinalsFuel to @CWRU_WRC for a chance to win a Starbucks gift card.

The deadline to apply to most Case Western Reserve University spring semester study abroad programs has been extended to Jan. 16. The spring semester study programs include faculty-directed programs during spring break and study abroad programs in May. Download the PDF or visit…

Students are invited to skate at The Rink at Wade Oval today (Tuesday, Dec. 9) at 2 p.m. for a taping of the Fox 8 television program, New Day Cleveland. Free skates will be provided. Skaters will be seen in the background during the taping of the program.

Join the Barnes and Noble university bookstore for an afternoon of relaxing activities to cope with the stress of finals. The event will take place Friday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the bookstore and will feature de-stress balls, games, dress-up options to take selfies, coloring books, snacks…

Take a study break at Kelvin Smith Library’s “Stress-Free Zone” during reading days and finals. Located near the Cramelot Café, the zone will feature activities for students to enjoy when they need breaks from the academic rigors of studying. Stop by any time to enjoy coloring pages, puzzles and a…

Spartan Winterfest, an annual charitable concert event, will take place Friday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 11 p.m. in Carlton Commons. The event, which will benefit the Cleveland chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, will feature performances by several campus groups such as Case Kismat Fusion Dance…

The annual Graduate Student Senate Professional Development Conference will be held Friday, Jan. 30. All graduate and postdoctoral students are invited to attend the daylong event, including workshops on professional skills and a panel discussion on mentoring. Breakfast and lunch will be served.…