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Apply for Executive Leadership Development Experience scholarship
Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management’s Executive Leadership Development Experience (ELDE) is now accepting applications for its next five-month cohort—a transformative program designed to advance the leadership of Black professionals while welcoming all who are committed…
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CWRU Family Thanksgiving: A celebration of gratitude and connection
As the holiday season approaches, the Case Western Reserve University community is once again invited to join together for the CWRU Family Thanksgiving. Held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Thwing Student Center Ballroom, this free event offers…
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UGEN employees: Watch the university update video and register for upcoming meeting with President Kaler and Provost Ward
Case Western Reserve University employees in the UGEN unit are encouraged to watch the pre-recorded university update video. In the 18-minute video, President Eric W. Kaler and Provost and Executive Vice President Joy K. Ward shared information on topics such as university rankings, enrollment…
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Faculty: Get ready for annual review season
Faculty members are invited to join the Office of Faculty Affairs for training on completing annual reviews in the Faculty Information System (FIS). These sessions will guide participants through adding activities, building the review and finding help and resources along the way. Participating…
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Mid-semester grades are due by Oct. 20
Dear Faculty Teaching Undergraduate Students, As we near the midpoint of the semester, I want to remind you of the importance of mid-semester grades, which should be recorded in SIS by Monday, Oct. 20, the first day of fall break. This deadline is critical for providing students sufficient time…
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Creating a civil classroom
Dear colleagues, I am grateful for the care and commitment you bring each day to your classrooms—inspiring students to share their insights and experiences in an authentic way. This, of course, contributes to creating a dynamic and productive learning environment. I am also grateful for the work…
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CWRU faculty members explore tariffs from legal, economic and historical perspectives
Tariffs have been a fixture of the news cycle in 2025, as the Trump administration has moved to implement taxes on imported goods. A matter of foreign and economic importance, tariffs have a range of effects on the economy as a whole and for the average American consumer. Beyond the economic…
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Schedule a one-on-one meeting with Provost Joy K. Ward this fall
Case Western Reserve University students seeking guidance are encouraged to participate in one-on-one meetings with Joy K. Ward, provost and executive vice president, this fall. Scheduled in 10-minute increments, these meetings offer students the opportunity to discuss important topics, seek…
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Submit nominations for honorary degrees
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to nominate individuals who exemplify the highest ideals and standards of excellence in scholarship, public service, performing arts and other aspects of human endeavor. Current faculty (including those of the special faculty),…
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Consider Nominating an Outstanding Colleague for Distinguished University Professor
To the Faculty of Case Western Reserve University: I write to encourage you to consider who among your colleagues deserves the highest honor the university can bestow upon a faculty member: the title of Distinguished University Professor. Distinguished University Professors demonstrate…