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First Year Information

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Attend the Responsible Conduct of Research Workshop Series
This two-part workshop series focuses on research ethics for undergraduate researchers, including topics such as: authorship, research misconduct, research on humans and animals, and artificial intelligence. Co-sponsored by the Office of Research and Technology Management. Students who complete…
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Recognition and Representation: The Importance of Seeing Ourselves in Art and Literature
Join Kelvin Smith Library for a talk and art exhibit exploring the importance of representation and recognizing ourselves in art and literature. Speakers will explore the topic through three different lenses: Cara Byrne, full-time lecturer in the Department of English, will discuss…
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Find research opportunities
This 50-minute information session provides you with the basic information for finding research on and around CWRU during the academic year, as well as guidance on finding summer research. Register for one of the following options: Virtual: Thursday, Oct. 9, 9 to 10 p.m.; Zoom link…
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Circle Cinema: Slasher Night featuring Scream (1996)
Join the Marketing & Experiences team at University Circle Inc. on Friday, Oct. 17, on Wade Oval for Slasher Movie Night featuring the original Scream. Pre-show trailers and trivia starts at 7 p.m., and the movie starts at 8 p.m. The Cleveland History Center will show a trailer for their…
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Save the date for course registration
You may have noticed that a registration advising hold was recently added to your account in Student Information System (SIS). This is related to course registration for the spring 2026 semester. Registration for the spring 2026 semester for first-year undergraduates begins Friday, Nov. 21, at…
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Need help deciding on your major? Check out these tips and events
Beginning on Nov. 1, you will be able to officially declare your major, which can be a pivotal time in your undergraduate career. However, if you aren’t quite ready yet, that’s okay! You have until the end of your first year to decide. Even if you have a major firmly in mind, you can still explore…
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Learn about Research-A-Thon
Join the Undergraduate Research Society to learn more about Research-A-Thon, a competitive research event. Students will work in teams of four to investigate a prominent emerging global issue and propose a solution to a panel of judges. This is an exceptional opportunity to test and develop…
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Explore the Freedman Center at KSL
Explore the Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship to learn about our free-to-use resources. This includes equipment you can check out, high-powered computers, research software like Adobe and more. This overview is perfect for students new to CWRU. This session will be held on Tuesday, Sept.…
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Strategic networking and leveraging the power of LinkedIn
Learn strategic networking and the power of LinkedIn with career coach Michelle Halloran, and get a chance for one-on-one guidance before and after the workshop. This session will be held on Friday, Sept. 19, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Sears think[box], Floor 1, Room B.
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Advancing entrepreneurship and social justice through the arts
Explore how entrepreneurship and social justice come together through the arts at the Entrepreneurship Speaker Series. Join choreographer and entrepreneur Gina Gibney, founder and CEO of Gibney Dance Company, for a roundtable on Friday, Sept. 26, from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at Sears think[box], Floor 6,…