Events

Registration is limited to CWRU Staff & Faculty | Gain an understanding of what performance management is (and is not) through the lens of an employee's annual lifecycle at CWRU. Learn an overview of traditional workplace performance for supervisors and leaders. And explore how performance management skills are a baseline, jumping-off point for better leadership and employee engagement. Pres...

The Weatherhead Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Center presents My Path to ETA, a webinar featuring Jack FitzGerald, a working professional and MBA student preparing to acquire a business. Jack will share what inspired him to pursue Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition, how he's balancing work and graduate school with his entrepreneurial goals, and what he's learning along the way. I...

Join Siegal Lifelong Learning for this upcoming lecture with Ori Soltes, Teaching professor, Center for Jewish Civilization, Georgetown University Examine current developments across one of the world’s most volatile regions—from Iran to Turkey, Syria and Lebanon, Israel and Gaza, and Egypt— within the context of its historical and geographic complexities. Explore how issues of identity, aspi...

Honey bees are small creatures full of sweet surprises!  This program will dive into the interesting and amazing world of honey bees. Farm Food Program staff will guide you through a year in the life of a honey bee, explain how bees make the honey we love, and so much more! Participants will also get an exclusive tour of CWRU Farm's apiary*, a peek into the process of honey harvesting, and a...

Registration is limited to CWRU Staff & Faculty | Establish the essential skills required to leverage our internal AI Chatbot as a safe and reliable tool. This training is your first step into the world of Artificial Intelligence, moving you beyond simply "chatting" to becoming a proficient user. You Will Learn: - The core principles of effective communication with AI. - Safe-use guideline...

This workshop will equip international doctoral candidates with practical strategies for preparing and delivering a successful dissertation defense in English. Topics include structuring the defense, responding to questions confidently, using appropriate academic language, and managing nerves, with attention to cultural and linguistic expectations in academic settings.

Join the Cleveland Chapter and climb aboard The Funny Bus for a comedy tour that blends stand-up, improv, and Cleveland sightseeing into one unforgettable ride. From local landmarks to legendary stories, you’ll experience the city like never before. Saturday, August 8, 2026 10:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $25 per person Pick Up location: Frank N. and Jocelyne K. Linsalata Alumni Center ...

Can Generative AI conduct a literature review for you? Join us as we separate the hype from reality and explore how AI can assist your research workflow. Faculty, students and staff welcome!

University Health and Counseling Services will begin offering Mental Health First Aid—an evidence-based training program this fall led by certified trainers from CWRU. Mental Health First aid prepares participants to recognize warning signs of mental health challenges, offer compassionate initial support, and guide individuals toward appropriate campus or community resources The curriculum cove...

Registration is limited to CWRU Staff & Faculty | Did you know that onboarding and orientation are not the same thing? Discover strategies and tools to support a new employee's onboarding and orientation period into your team. The training will include an overview of best practices, policy, and practical planning ideas for engaging with employees to begin their career lifecycle at CWRU. This tr...

Registration is limited to CWRU Staff & Faculty | Learn AI prompting techniques that bridge the gap between basic use and practical, deliberate application. You'll stop guessing and start controlling the output, transforming simple conversations into precise, goal-oriented instructions for your daily tasks. You Will Learn: - Techniques for structuring prompts to eliminate ambiguity and conf...

Join Siegal Lifelong Learning for this upcoming lecture with John Skrtic, Chief of Special Projects and Collections, Cleveland Public Library Step into the rich history of Cleveland at Cleveland Before Country, a celebration of storytelling, memory, and community heritage. Join John Skrtic, who has spent over 35 years with the Library overseeing its 12 million items and archiving the people ...

First-generation students, faculty and staff at Case Western Reserve University are invited to the annual First-Generation Luncheon during Discover Week for new students starting in Fall 2026. RSVP is required by July 31.

President Eric W. Kaler and Mrs. Karen F. Kaler invite you to help us kick off the academic year and welcome our newest Spartans. Students, families, alumni and friends of the university are all welcome.

Books. Research. Study spaces. While Kelvin Smith Library serves as CWRU’s intellectual hub, its wealth of resources are available to all – including you! Learn how to tap into what we offer, whether it's finding information, exploring collections, or connecting with colleagues.

A casual, collaborative monthly gathering where CWRU staff can explore practical uses of AI, share ideas and workflows, discover campus resources, and learn from one another in a low-pressure environment. Whether you’re brand new to AI or already experimenting with tools in your daily work, this series is designed to build confidence, spark collaboration, and create space for open conversati...

Registration is limited to CWRU Staff & Faculty | Drive innovation by learning an advanced understanding and control of AI prompt engineering. This workshop is designed for those seeking to become power users, diving deep into the advanced frameworks and system concepts that govern powerful AI behavior, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). You Will Learn: - Advanced prompt framew...

Wanna start something? Get involved in CWRU Entrepreneurship! Join us on Saturday, August 22 for our annual CWRU Entrepreneurship Open House on the floor 1 of Sears think[box]! Come meet students who have participated in our premier programs such as Veale Snyder Fellows, Microgrant Programs and the Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition. Plus, meet our Veale Incubator tenants and other stude...

Registration is limited to CWRU Staff & Faculty | In our August 2026 AI Spotlight Series session, discover the unique AI capability of Google Gemini. Gain an introduction to the platform's AI features and benefits, alongside an exploration of practical use cases. The AI at Work Spotlight Series provides continuous, cutting-edge insights to keep you at the forefront of AI innovation and appli...

Registration is limited to CWRU Staff & Faculty | In this practical workshop, explore the elements of effective feedback. Discuss strategies and practices for delivering (and hearing) positive and constructive feedback that helps to create an engaging and high-performance workplace culture. Presented by the CWRU HR Professional Development Center Staff & Faculty Employee Training Workshop:...