Student Life

International Student Services and the Office of Multicultural Affairs will host a celebration of Yalda—a Persian winter solstice event that has been popular since ancient times. Yalda will take place Sunday, Dec. 21, from 5 p.m. to midnight in the Tinkham Veale University Center's Kelvin and…

The Graduate Student Senate is looking for graduate students who are interested in developing a draft Tobacco Free Campus Policy. There are positions available on the task force's three subcommittees: Marketing and Communications; Tobacco Addiction, Treatment and Prevention; Facilities,…

The Graduate Student Senate (GSS) and the Case Western Reserve University Police Department will present a self-defense program for all students from January through April. The cost of the program is $50 per month, with five sessions each month. Each training will take place at the Veale…

The renewal period for student parking for spring 2015 is open. Students who currently have parking permits should visit case.edu/access-services/ to renew their parking permit for the upcoming semester. The deadline to renew a current parking spot is 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19.

Winter break is quickly approaching (Dec. 18 to Jan. 11). Prepare for the end of the semester and know what is expected of you as you vacate the residence halls for break by reviewing these important tips and reminders from the Office of Residence Life and Services.

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…