Speeches & Statements
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Eric W. Kaler became president of Case Western Reserve University on July 1, 2021. Below is a selection of recent statements and media coverage.
Campus Statements
- Adjustments to our operating rules and procedures for demonstrations: Aug. 28, 2024
- Welcome to the 2024-25 academic year: Aug. 26. 2024
- New procedures and rules for demonstrations at CWRU: Aug. 6, 2024
- A message from Pres. Kaler & Provost Ward on celebrating Juneteenth: June 17, 2024
- Media statement on student conduct process: May 17, 2024
- Important adjustments for our commencement celebrations: May 13, 2024
- An update on protest activity at Case Western Reserve: A message to alumni & friends: May 10, 2024
- Encampment protest ends; adjustments for upcoming events: May 10, 2024
- Final exams, commencement and continued protest: May 9, 2024
- An update on an overnight incident at the Spirit Wall: May 7, 2024
- Addressing intimidating speech on university property: May 7, 2024
- Additional context on the protests at Kelvin Smith Library Oval: May 6, 2024
- Additional study space available; impeded access to KSL: May 3, 2024
- Updates on KSL Oval protests and adjustments to campus operations: May 2, 2024
- Updates and information on campus protests: April 29, 2024
- Apply for CWRU's new Child Care Subsidy Program before May 15: April 12, 2024
- New Child Care Subsidy Program and Child Care Webpages: Feb. 28, 2024
- No Classes and Work From Home for Most Employees During April 8 Eclipse: Feb. 27, 2024
- Welcome to Spring Semester 2024: Jan. 16, 2024
- 2023 State of the University: Dec. 18, 2023
- A Message from President Kaler: Nov. 10, 2023
- Honoring Our Veterans: Nov. 10, 2023
- Support for Our University Community: Oct. 13, 2023
- Support During a Time of Conflict: Oct. 9, 2023
- Support for Our LGBTQ+ Community: Sept. 19, 2023
- Welcome to a New Academic Year: Aug. 28, 2023
- Updates to CWRU's Hybrid Work Program: Aug. 24, 2023
- Free Ice Cream This Friday and Appreciative Time Off Updates: Aug. 1, 2023
- Attend Fall Convocation Thursday, Sept. 7: July 31, 2023
- Today's U.S. Supreme Court Admissions Decision: June 29, 2023
- President Kaler Announces Provost Search Committee: June 21, 2023
- Observing—and Celebrating—Juneteenth: June 16, 2023
- Extending Condolences in the Wake of the Earthquake: Feb. 7, 2023
- Police Brutality in Memphis: We All Must Be and Do Better: Jan. 29, 2023
- Reflection, Rededication in the New Year: Jan. 17, 2023
- 2022 State of the University: Dec. 19, 2022
- Mourning Colorado Tragedy & Supporting Our LGBTQ Community: Nov. 21, 2022
- Supporting Informed Debate, but Rejecting Hate: Nov. 9, 2022
- Extending Condolences, Support after Seoul, India Tragedies: Nov. 1, 2022
- Supporting Our Dreamers—and Urging Permanent Protections: Oct. 7, 2022
- Standing with Our Iranian Community: Oct. 6, 2022
- New DACA Rule Protects Current Dreamers, but More Yet to Do: Aug. 31, 2022
- Welcome to the 2022-23 Academic Year: Aug. 29, 2022
- Updates on Reproductive Health Efforts: July 29, 2022
- New Reproductive Health Website: July 18, 2022
- Friday's Supreme Court Decision—CWRU's Next Steps: June 28, 2022
- Today's U.S. Supreme Court Decision: June 24, 2022
- Case Quad Renovation Project: Additional Information: May 25, 2022
- Supporting Ukrainian Students, Peace and Democracy: March 4, 2022
- War in Ukraine and the CWRU Community: Feb. 24, 2022
- Testing Positive for COVID-19: Jan. 24, 2022
- "...reach toward what is next.": Jan. 10, 2022
- State of the University: Dec. 20, 2021
- Divestment of Fossil Fuel Holdings: Nov. 30, 2021
- A Thanksgiving Message from President Kaler: Nov. 23, 2021
- Additional Campus Safety Measures: Sept. 17, 2021
- Last Night's Robbery and Campus Safety: Sept. 12, 2021
- Supporting Dreamers After DACA Ruling: July 20, 2021
- Our Shared Journey: July 1, 2021
Speeches
COVID-19 Communications
- Return to In-Person Classes Monday, Jan. 24: Jan. 18, 2022
- For Undergraduates: Updating Our Plans for the Spring Semester: Dec. 23, 2021
- Announcing CWRU's Booster Requirement: Dec. 17, 2021
- Surveillance Testing Adjustments and Positivity Rates: Sept. 9, 2021
- 0.68% Positivity Rate and Other COVID-19 Updates: Sept. 1. 2021
- As We End the Semester's First Week...: Aug. 27, 2021
- COVID-19 Protocols for the Fall Semester: Aug. 19, 2021
- Mandatory Surveillance Testing and Masks: Aug. 16, 2021
- Masks Required Indoors Starting Tomorrow, Aug. 4: Aug. 3, 2021
- Vaccination Requirements for Case Western Reserve University: July 15, 2021
In the Media
- Colleges Envisioned a Near-Normal Fall Semester. Then Came the Delta Variant. The Chronicle of Higher Education, July 28, 2021
- Former University of Minnesota president to lead CWRU, The Daily, Oct. 29, 2020
- Case Western Reserve’s Next Leader, Campus Update, Oct. 29, 2020
- Case Western Reserve University selects Eric W. Kaler as new president, Cleveland.com, Oct. 29, 2020
- Former UMN president Eric Kaler named president of Case Western Reserve, TwinCities.com, Oct. 29, 2020
- Former University of Minnesota President to take over Case Western Reserve University, WKYC, Oct. 29, 2020
University Reports