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March 2023

  • Fri,
    Mar 17
    A Values-Based Approach to Grant Writing Workshop flyer
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    A Values-Based Approach to Grant Writing Workshop

    Dana Prince, associate professor, will lead a grant writing workshop at the Michigan State University College of Social Science's Consortium for Sexual and Gender Minority Health. What you'll learn:

  • Thu,
    Mar 16
    Changing Human Service Systems to Support Sexual and Gender Minority Youth (SGMY) Thriving flyer
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Changing Human Service Systems to Support Sexual and Gender Minority Youth (SGMY) Thriving

    Dana Prince, associate professor, will be a featured guest speaker at the Michigan State University College of Social Science's Consortium for Sexual and Gender Minority Health. In her presentation, Changing Human Service Systems to Support Sexual and Gender Minority Youth (SGMY) Thriving, she …

  • Wed,
    Mar 15
    drawing of profile view of human head with gears inside
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    Trauma & The Brain Training Series

    Held on the third Wednesday of each month from September 2022 through April 2023. Featuring a guided reading of Dr. Bruce Perry's The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, the Trauma & The Brain Training Series will cover one book chapter each month using facilitated discussion, case review and skills…

  • Wed,
    Mar 8
    Francisca Richter headshot
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

    Impact Talk | Francisca Richter: "Advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ADEI) in Data Sciences for Social Impact"

    Learn how careers in social work are making a difference in society! You're invited to join the Mandel School for our 2023 Impact Talk series—four excellent opportunities to be inspired by our faculty and their specializations. The event will be held in Noble Commons and via livestream, and be…

  • Sat,
    Mar 4
    Exterior of the CWRU social work building
    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    Master of Social Work and Master of Nonprofit Organizations Open House

    We look forward to seeing on our campus to learn more about our Master of Social Work and Master of Nonprofit Organizations. Whether you are an accepted student, an applicant or someone wanting to learn more about our degrees programs, this in-person event is for you!

  • Wed,
    Mar 1
    Jaroslaw Richard Romaniuk headshot
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

    Impact Talk | Richard Romaniuk: "Addiction as a False Survival Instinct"

    Learn how careers in social work are making a difference in society! You're invited to join the Mandel School for our 2023 Impact Talk series—four excellent opportunities to be inspired by our faculty and their specializations. The event will be held in Noble Commons and via livestream, and be…

February 2023

  • Fri,
    Feb 24
    Illustrations of talking heads with word bubbles
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Critical Conversation #6: Opioid Addiction

    The Office of the Provost is undertaking a speaker series that will engage a panel of experts in Critical Conversations. These monthly, cross-disciplinary conversations will cover important—and often controversial—topics from politics to gun violence, to climate change and more. The panel will …

  • Fri,
    Feb 24
    Exterior of Mandel School
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    MSW Intensive Weekend Information Session

    Are you searching for an intimate and innovative graduate experience offered in a cohort model? Join us on Friday, Feb. 24, to learn more about our Intensive Weekend format for our top-ranked MSW program. Designed for working professionals and those at a distance, this program allows you to commute…

  • Thu,
    Feb 23
    Exterior of Mandel School
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Paying for Graduate School Information Session

    Join us on Thursday, Feb. 23, for the chance to learn more about the various opportunities for scholarships and financial aid at the Mandel School. We will be joined by our Assistant Director of Financial Aid Julie Payner who will lead a discussion on financial aid for graduate school. By the end…

  • Wed,
    Feb 22
    brown bag with apple and clock
    12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

    Lunch and Learn: Division of Children and Family Services

    Join us for this ongoing series to support students in all of the Mandel School's programs. Feel free to bring a bagged lunch. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Participation in these events can be counted towards your Professional Development (PD) Hours with the approval of your field faculty…

  • Wed,
    Feb 22
    Dean Dexter Voisin leaning with his hands held in front of him
    7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

    Promoting Health Equity in African American Communities 

    Mandel School Dean Dexter Voisin will be giving a keynote DEI presentation, titled Promoting Health Equity in African American Communities, at the Cleveland Clinic's Anesthesiology Institute on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 7 to 8 a.m. More details to come.

  • Tue,
    Feb 21
    Girl smiling at her laptop with her hand on her chin
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

    Webinar for Accepted Students: A Panel of Current On-Campus Students

    Hear from a panel of current Mandel School full-time, first year students: 4 on-campus MSW students 2 MSW/MNO students 1 MNO student We will cover the first semester realities of graduate school, relocating to Cleveland, OH, social life and juggling multiple roles. You also have the opportunity…

  • Tue,
    Feb 21
    Open notebook with a pen on it in front of a laptop
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Jumpstart Your Professional Writing: Cover Letters, Resumes and More

    Join the Mandel School Student Services team for an interactive workshop focused on professional writing. Learn valuable tips and skills from CWRU's Writing Center and Post-Graduate Planning and Experiential Education offices. Whether you are updating your resume or preparing questions for a field…

  • Wed,
    Feb 15
    drawing of profile view of human head with gears inside
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    Trauma & The Brain Training Series

    Held on the third Wednesday of each month from September 2022 through April 2023. Featuring a guided reading of Dr. Bruce Perry's The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, the Trauma & The Brain Training Series will cover one book chapter each month using facilitated discussion, case review and skills…

  • Wed,
    Feb 15
    brown bag with apple and clock
    12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

    Lunch and Learn: Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods (PRCHN)

    Join us for this ongoing series to support students in all of the Mandel School's programs. Briana McIntosh from the Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods (PRCHN) will join us for the session to highlight the work of the Center in the community, as well as engage the audience with…

  • Fri,
    Feb 10
    Dexter Voisin headshot
    9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

    Black Men Living with HIV in the Presence of a Violence Syndemic: Finding Hope

    Mandel School Dean Dexter Voisin will be giving a presentation, titled Black Men Living with HIV in the Presence of a Violence Syndemic: Finding Hope, at the University of Chicago on Friday, Feb. 10, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Attend via Zoom Meeting ID: 928 3477 3542 Passcode: LabMeeting

  • Wed,
    Feb 8
    brown bag with apple and clock
    12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

    Lunch and Learn: Self-Care with University Health & Counseling Services (UH&CS)

    Join us for this ongoing series to support students in all of the Mandel School's programs. February is the month for showing your love for the ones closest to you, your family, friends, significant others, etc. The one person we have a tendency to forget is ourselves. Join University Health…

  • Wed,
    Feb 1
    brown bag with apple and clock
    12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

    Lunch and Learn: Getting Started With Your Research

    Join us for this ongoing series to support students in all of the Mandel School's programs. Part 1: Going to the Next Level-Finding Resources at the Harris Library Presenters: Robert Carroll, Kristen Kirchgesler, Sam Skutnik

January 2023

  • Wed,
    Jan 25
    Students shaking hands with employers at a job fair
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Field Placement Fair

    As part of the specialized placement process for Second Year students, the Field Education Department will be hosting a Field Education Fair. We will have 33 community partners in attendance, many of which are alumni of the school. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to stop by and say…

  • Tue,
    Jan 24
    brown bag with apple and clock
    12:55 PM - 1:50 PM

    Lunch and Learn: Flora Stone Mather Center for Women

    Join us for this ongoing series to support students in all of the Mandel School's programs. The Flora Stone Mather Center for Women offers a broad range of education programs,workshops and resources for students, faculty and staff to learn, lead, grow and advance gender equity on the CWRU campus…

  • Fri,
    Jan 20
    Illustration of a man in front of several reporters with microphones
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Faculty Group Media Training

    Increased Mandel School visibility at the local, national and international media levels are central to advancing our national ranking and recruiting and engaging prospective and current students, alumni and donors. Sharing our school’s expertise in research, training and education via the media is…

  • Thu,
    Jan 19
    Exterior of Mandel School
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO) Information Session

    Members of the Case Western Reserve University community can learn more about the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences’ master’s and certificate program in nonprofit management. Attendees will discover how program alumni have made lasting and sustainable impacts in…

  • Thu,
    Jan 19
    Social worker talking to a teenager in a session
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Preparing For Your Early Social Work Career

    Do you wonder what your first social work job will be like? Join us to learn what your early career could be in different areas of practice. Seasoned professionals will talk with you about the beginnings of a career in clinical social work, child welfare, school social work, behavioral health and…

  • Wed,
    Jan 18
    drawing of profile view of human head with gears inside
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    Trauma & The Brain Training Series

    Held on the third Wednesday of each month from September 2022 through April 2023. Featuring a guided reading of Dr. Bruce Perry's The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, the Trauma & The Brain Training Series will cover one book chapter each month using facilitated discussion, case review and skills…

  • Wed,
    Jan 11
    - Sun,
    Jan 15
    "Social Work Science and Complex Problems: Battling Inequities + Building Solutions" SSWR Logo
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    SSWR 2023 Annual Conference

    The annual Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 2022 Conference will feature social work education presentations, an exhibit hall and networking opportunities. The conference offers a scientific program that reflects a broad range of research interests:

December 2022

  • Wed,
    Dec 21
    drawing of profile view of human head with gears inside
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    Trauma & The Brain Training Series

    Held on the third Wednesday of each month from September 2022 through April 2023. Featuring a guided reading of Dr. Bruce Perry's The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, the Trauma & The Brain Training Series will cover one book chapter each month using facilitated discussion, case review and skills…

  • Thu,
    Dec 8
    headshot of Mark L. Joseph
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Profiles of Inclusive Excellence Speaker Series: Mark L. Joseph

    The African American Alumni Association, in partnership with the Office for Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity and the African American Studies Minor, invites members of the Case Western Reserve University community to attend a Profiles of Inclusive Excellence event on Thursday, Dec. 8,…

  • Fri,
    Dec 2
    Illustrations of talking heads with word bubbles
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Critical Conversation #4: Gun Violence & the Second Amendment

    The Office of the Provost is undertaking a speaker series that will engage a panel of experts in Critical Conversations. These monthly, cross-disciplinary conversations will cover important—and often controversial—topics from politics to gun violence, to climate change and more. The panel will …

  • Fri,
    Dec 2
    Peter Hovmand headshot
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Two-Part Community Based System Dynamics Workshop

    Join the Mandel School's associate dean for research and training, in collaboration with the doctoral program, for this free two-part workshop focused on introducing participants to Community Based System Dynamics (CBSD) as a participatory systems science method for engaging and working with…

November 2022

  • Wed,
    Nov 30
    brown bag with apple and clock
    12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

    Lunch and Learn: Drive to Justice – A Coalition to End Debt-Related Driver's License Suspensions in Ohio

    Join current MSW student Carlie Freeman and local agency representatives from Neighborhood Connections, Cleveland State University, Gradient and Legal Aid Society to learn more about the collective work to end debt-related driver's license suspensions. Participation in these events can be counted…

  • Thu,
    Nov 17
    - Fri,
    Nov 18
    NASW Ohio Chapter
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    NASW Ohio Chapter 2022 Annual Conference

    The 2022 conference theme is Crossroads: Navigating Challenges to our Profession with Moral Courage. The social work profession is at a crossroads, that much is clear, but how our profession will transform is up to us!  While our profession has gone through times of transition before, we are…

  • Wed,
    Nov 16
    drawing of profile view of human head with gears inside
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    Trauma & The Brain Training Series

    Held on the third Wednesday of each month from September 2022 through April 2023. Featuring a guided reading of Dr. Bruce Perry's The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, the Trauma & The Brain Training Series will cover one book chapter each month using facilitated discussion, case review and skills…

  • Wed,
    Nov 16
    brown bag with apple and clock
    12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

    Lunch and Learn: Research Presentation with Jessica Wojtalik

    Join us for this ongoing series to support students in all of the Mandel School's programs. Jessica Wojtalik will give a research presentation. Participation in these events can be counted towards your Professional Development (PD) Hours with the approval of your field faculty advisor. You may…

  • Mon,
    Nov 14
    NIMC Equity and Inclusion Webinar Event Flyer
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

    Equity and Inclusion: Exploring the Role of Regional Federal Reserve Banks

    Join this roundtable discussion among officials of four Federal Reserve Bank districts as they share their perspectives, roles and the latest innovations to promote greater racial equity and economic inclusion in the communities they serve.  Moderated by Mark Joseph, founding director of the …

  • Thu,
    Nov 10
    - Sun,
    Nov 13
    Leading Critical Conversations: Human Rights Are Global Rights CSWE logo
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    CSWE 2022 Annual Program Meeting

    The Council on Social Work Education's (CSWE) 68th Annual Program Meeting (APM) is the place where social work education professionals collaborate, learn, teach and grow. This year’s APM theme is Leading Critical Conversations: Human Rights Are Global Rights and will feature social work education…

  • Wed,
    Nov 9
    brown bag with apple and clock
    12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

    Lunch and Learn: Post-Election Discussion with Mark Chupp and Zoe Wood

    Join us for this ongoing series to support students in all of the Mandel School's programs. Mark Chupp and Zoe Wood will host a post-election discussion. Participation in these events can be counted towards your Professional Development (PD) Hours with the approval of your field faculty advisor.…

  • Wed,
    Nov 2
    "MRSS You Call Together, We Respond" with a picture of a woman on her phone
    4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

    Building a Youth Crisis Care Response: A Moderated Community Partner Event

    The stakes are high for police encounters with youth, especially when the young person is in crisis. Join the Schubert Center for Child Studies for a community conversation where guests will discuss efforts to respond to youth and families in crisis in a relational way rather than relying on law…

  • Wed,
    Nov 2
    Study abroad group in front of old buildings in Poland
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Study Abroad Information Session: Invisible Groups in a New Poland

    All graduate and undergraduate CWRU students are invited to participate in an information session about a three-credit study abroad course to Poland during Spring Break 2023. Invisible Groups in A New Poland focuses on the economic and social changes in Poland since 1989. Come and learn about the…

  • Tue,
    Nov 1
    brown bag with apple and clock
    1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

    Lunch and Learn: Can Two Walk Together – Social Work and the Legal Profession?

    Join us for this ongoing series to support students in all of the Mandel School's programs. Participation in these events can be counted towards your Professional Development (PD) Hours with the approval of your field faculty advisor. You may incorporate this activity into your Learning Agreement…

October 2022

  • Fri,
    Oct 28
    Webinar flyer
    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

    Roundtable Discussion on Biden Administration's Urban Policy Efforts

    The National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities at Case Western Reserve University’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, the Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at New York University’s Wagner School of Public Service, and the Terner Center for Housing…

  • Thu,
    Oct 27
    - Sat,
    Oct 29
    SJI Think Tank Flyer
    5:45 PM - 5:30 PM

    Social Justice Institute 2022 Think Tank

    Join the Social Justice Institute for this special convening of social justice leaders! The vibrant, three-day event will take place on the evenings of Thursday and Friday, Oct. 27 and 28, and all day on Saturday, Oct. 29.  The Think Tank is centered around the theme of “A Balm for What Ails Us:…

  • Thu,
    Oct 27
    IPE Interprofessional Dialogue Flyer
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    Interprofessional Dialogues: Micro-practices for Mental Health

    In the early summer of 2020, the Office of Interprofessional and Interdisciplinary Education and Research convened an Interprofessional Dialogues Committee, the goal of which is to create ways to build community among faculty, staff and students within the HEC, across CWRU and throughout the…

  • Wed,
    Oct 26
    brown bag with apple and clock
    12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

    Lunch and Learn: Collage Boxes with Elizabeth Bach

    Join us for this ongoing series to support students in all of the Mandel School's programs. Elizabeth Bach will guide us through making collage boxes. Participation in these events can be counted towards your Professional Development (PD) Hours with the approval of your field faculty advisor. You…

  • Fri,
    Oct 21
    Jazmin Long Headshot
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

    It Takes a Village: Improving Black Infant and Maternal Health

    The Center on Trauma and Adversity is a community partner with the City Club for this forum, as it aligns with their research and studies. Missed this event? Watch Jazmin Long's Oct. 21 City Club talk Described by Verna Houck Motto Professor Sonia Minnes as a "tour de force"

  • Wed,
    Oct 19
    drawing of profile view of human head with gears inside
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    Trauma & The Brain Training Series

    Held on the third Wednesday of each month from September 2022 through April 2023. Featuring a guided reading of Dr. Bruce Perry's The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, the Trauma & The Brain Training Series will cover one book chapter each month using facilitated discussion, case review and skills…

  • Wed,
    Oct 19
    brown bag with apple and clock
    12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

    Lunch and Learn: The Trauma Center

    Join us for this ongoing series to support students in all of the Mandel School's programs. Participation in these events can be counted towards your Professional Development (PD) Hours with the approval of your field faculty advisor. You may incorporate this activity into your Learning Agreement…

  • Tue,
    Oct 18
    - Thu,
    Oct 20
    Ocean at sunset with an orange sky
    1:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    Mindfulness Matters Week

    Mindfulness Matters Week returns Oct. 18–20. The Case Western Reserve University community will have opportunities to learn about and practice mindfulness with Zoom presentations from mindfulness experts from across the United States. Assistant Professor Marjorie Edguer is one of the faculty…

  • Sat,
    Oct 15
    NASW Social Work Pioneers® 16th Annual Celebration 2022
    10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

    NASW Social Work Pioneers 2022 Celebration

    After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the National Association of Social Worker's (NASW) annual Social Work Pioneers Celebration will be held in-person on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. The Social Work Pioneer Program honors members of the social work…

  • Wed,
    Oct 12
    "Te Hokowhitu a Tū Indigenous knowledge, environments, and wellbeing in Aotearoa"
    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

    Indigenous Knowledge, Environments and Wellbeing in Aotearoa

    Paora Messiah Te Hurihanganui Paora Te Hurihanganui is a son of the sovereign tribal nation of Ngāti Rangiwewehi and is of Te Arawa, Ngāti Awa and Ngāti Tūwharetoa descent. Previously he led Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa an Iwi mandated trust for 15 years as CEO and the Te Arawa and Tuwharetoa…

  • Wed,
    Oct 12
    brown bag with apple and clock
    12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

    Lunch and Learn: The Writing Center

    Join us for this ongoing series to support students in all of the Mandel School's programs. Participation in these events can be counted towards your Professional Development (PD) Hours with the approval of your field faculty advisor. You may incorporate this activity into your Learning Agreement…

  • Thu,
    Oct 6
    - Sun,
    Oct 9
    Spartie sitting on the back of a covertible
    7:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Homecoming & Reunion 2022

    Welcome back, alumni! After two years of celebrating our alumni remotely for Homecoming & Reunion, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences is looking forward to seeing our valued alumni October 7–8 for an assortment of in-person and virtual events. Please RSVP by…

  • Thu,
    Oct 6
    Open laptop on a desk with "Job Fair" on it
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Virtual Career Fair

    The CWRU Fall 2022 Virtual Career Fair will happen on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. EST and is open to all CWRU students and alumni. Be sure to use Google Chrome as your browser. Employers who attend this event are interested in recruiting CWRU students and alumni. Participants who attend…

  • Thu,
    Oct 6
    brown bag with apple and clock
    1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

    Lunch and Learn: The Student Run Health Clinic

    Join us for this ongoing series to support students in all of the Mandel School's programs. Participation in these events can be counted towards your Professional Development (PD) Hours with the approval of your field faculty advisor. You may incorporate this activity into your Learning Agreement…

September 2022

  • Wed,
    Sep 28
    Illustrations of talking heads with word bubbles
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Critical Conversation #1: The Role of Universities and Critical Conversations

    The Office of the Provost is undertaking a speaker series that will engage a panel of experts in Critical Conversations. These monthly, cross-disciplinary conversations will cover important—and often controversial—topics from politics to gun violence, to climate change and more. The panel will …

  • Wed,
    Sep 28
    brown bag with apple and clock
    1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

    Lunch & Learn: "Homelessness Research using Integrated Data Systems and Stakeholder Knowledge"

    Join us for this ongoing series of September sessions to support students in all of the Mandel School's programs. Dr. Francisca Richter will talk about her research and highlight the Data Science Certificate. This session will be recorded. Feel free to bring a bagged lunch. Drinks and snacks will…

  • Tue,
    Sep 27
    Student talking to a hiring manager at a career fair
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Business, Arts and Service Career Fair

    CWRU Career Fair is an on-campus networking event at Case Western Reserve University. CWRU Business, Arts, and Service in-person career fair will be held in the Tinkham Veale University Center Ballrooms. This event is an in-person opportunity for students to meet with recruiters for hiring…

  • Mon,
    Sep 26
    Student talking to a hiring manager at career fair
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Engineering, Technology and Science Career Fair

    CWRU Career Fair is an on-campus networking event at Case Western Reserve University. CWRU Engineering, Technology, and Science in-person career fair will be held in the Tinkham Veale University Center Ballrooms. This event is an in-person opportunity for students to meet with recruiters for hiring…

  • Wed,
    Sep 21
    drawing of profile view of human head with gears inside
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    Trauma & The Brain Training Series

    Held on the third Wednesday of each month from September 2022 through April 2023. Featuring a guided reading of Dr. Bruce Perry's The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, the Trauma & The Brain Training Series will cover one book chapter each month using facilitated discussion, case review and skills…

  • Tue,
    Sep 20
    brown bag with apple and clock
    1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

    Lunch & Learn: Yoga Session with Piper Sereno, RYT-200

    Join us for this ongoing series of September sessions to support students in all of the Mandel School's programs.  Piper Sereno, RYT-200, is a registered yoga teacher at Release Yoga. Feel free to bring a bagged lunch. Drinks and snacks will be provided. We are planning to offer more programming…

  • Thu,
    Sep 15
    "Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards" logo with an open book
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards Ceremony

    Presented by the Cleveland Foundation, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards remain the only American book prize focusing on works that address racism and diversity. We look forward to a galvanizing night with our 2022 winners: Percival Everett,“The Trees,” Fiction Donika Kelly, “The Renunciations,” …

  • Wed,
    Sep 14
    brown bag with apple and clock
    1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

    Lunch & Learn: Voter Registration / Center for Civic Engagement and Learning (CCEL)

    Join us for this ongoing series of September sessions to support students in all of the Mandel School's programs. Feel free to bring a bagged lunch. Drinks and snacks will be provided. We are planning to offer more programming as an ongoing series. If you have questions or ideas for future…

  • Wed,
    Sep 7
    brown bag with apple and clock
    1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

    Lunch & Learn: Mandel School Student Services and CWRU Campus Resources

    Join us for this ongoing series of September sessions to support students in all of the Mandel School's programs. A pizza lunch will be provided for this session. We are planning to offer more programming as an ongoing series. If you have questions or ideas for future sessions, please contact…

  • Thu,
    Sep 1
    Claudia Coulton in front of a hedge
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Retirement Celebration Honoring Claudia J. Coulton

    Please join Dean Dexter R. Voisin, PhD, as our school community honors Dr. Claudia Coulton on the occasion of her retirement from teaching and celebrates her illustrious 44-year academic career at the Mandel School. We’ll recognize her substantial worldwide impact through the early development of…

August 2022

  • Wed,
    Aug 31
    Exterior of Severance Hall off Euclid with sign
    4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

    Fall Convocation 2022

    Fall Convocation is the formal celebration that opens each new academic year at Case Western Reserve University. Held in late August during the first week of the fall semester, Fall Convocation features keynote remarks from the Elaine G. Hadden Distinguished Visiting Author, along with recognition…

  • Fri,
    Aug 26
    Tevera logo
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    Field Instructor Training: Tevera

    The Department of Field Education is hosting a field instructor training for all field instructors in all formats (on-campus, IW, online) to learn about their new technology system, Tevera. Tevera will allow students, field faculty advisors and field instructors to work together to elevate…

  • Fri,
    Aug 26
    Collage of four people
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

    The Faults in Our System: Transforming Juvenile Justice

    The Center on Trauma and Adversity is a community partner with the City Club for this forum, as it aligns with their research and studies.

  • Fri,
    Aug 26
    Four students sitting around a table talking
    9:00 AM - 12:45 PM

    International Student Orientation

    International Student Orientation In addition to the live orientation sessions, international students will participate in other activities throughout August and an International Student Orientation on the morning of Friday, August 26. Details will be sent directly to students. Please contact the…

  • Fri,
    Aug 19
    Tables of students at orientation
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Live Orientation: MSW On-Campus Weekly

    Welcome to the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences! We’re looking forward to supporting you throughout the orientation process and sharing essential elements that will help you begin a successful journey in your graduate education and development as a Change Leader.…

  • Thu,
    Aug 18
    Group of students sitting in a circle of chairs in the Mandel Center lounge
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Live Orientation: MNO and Dual Degree MSW/MNO

    Welcome to the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences! We’re looking forward to supporting you throughout the orientation process and sharing essential elements that will help you begin a successful journey in your graduate education and development as a Change Leader.…

  • Sat,
    Aug 13
    Five students sitting on a ledge and floor in the Mandel Center discussing
    9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Live Orientation: MSW Intensive Weekend

    Welcome to the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences! We’re looking forward to supporting you throughout the orientation process and sharing essential elements that will help you begin a successful journey in your graduate education and development as a Change Leader.…

June 2022

  • Sat,
    Jun 25
    Image of outside photo of Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences with trees and front plaza with steps
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Intensive Weekend Admitted, Applicant and Inquiry Student Open House

    Join us in-person on Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an Intensive Weekend (IW) Open House. Meet your peers, hear from our staff and faculty, and learn firsthand about the experience of this MSW program format from recent Intensive Weekend alumni. We will review financial aid, student…

  • Fri,
    Jun 24
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    8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

    Leading in a Crisis: The Journey Toward Recovery and Resilience

    The multi-year pandemic has brought forth an unprecedented level of stress not only for those serving on the clinical front lines, but also for hospital operations and administrative business units. Notably, marketing/communications teams are juggling untenable workloads with emotion-laden…

  • Wed,
    Jun 22
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    MNO Information Session

    Join us on Wednesday, June 22, at noon EST for a virtual Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO) Information Session. Learn how you can you create impact in your community through our MNO degree and find out how other alums and Case Western Reserve University employees have done the same. In this…

  • Wed,
    Jun 8
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    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    The Impact of Stress on Physical and Mental Well-Being: Strategies for Campus Leaders

    Population health is the science of understanding the multiple determinants of ongoing stress and trauma on our physical and mental well-being, from the cellular to the societal level. Using data science, which provides critical insights on strategies and best practices for mental well-being,…

May 2022

  • Fri,
    May 27
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Michael Berchie Tribute Lecture

    Alexandra Gillespie, vice-president and principal of the University of Toronto Mississauga, and the Berchie Family warmly invite you to the Michael Berchie Tribute Lecture on Friday, May 27, at 6 p.m. via YouTube Live. On February 8, 2021, University of Toronto Mississauga alumnus Michael Berchie…

  • Wed,
    May 25
    "Policed to Death: A discussion on racism, mental health, and over policing Black communities"
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Policed to Death: Over Policing in Black Communities as a Public Health Threat

    Join the Dalla Lana School of Public Health for a provocative conversation on racism, mental health and the public health threat of over policing in Black communities. In June 2020, the world witnessed unprecedented mass mobilizations in defense of Black lives and urgent calls for racial justice—…

  • Tue,
    May 17
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    MSW Intensive Weekend Information Session

    Are you searching for an intimate and innovative graduate experience offered in a cohort model? Join us on Tuesday, May 17, from 6 to 7 p.m., to learn more about our Intensive Weekend format for our top-ranked MSW program. Designed for working professionals and those at a distance, this program…

  • Tue,
    May 17
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    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    International Student Q&A

    This information session is designed to support our prospective and admitted international students. This is an opportunity to learn more about the admissions process, I-20 process, financial aid and student experience at Case Western Reserve University.  Join us on Tuesday, May 17, from 2 to 3 p.…

  • Sun,
    May 15
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    11:45 AM - 1:30 PM

    Commencement 2022

    The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences is excited to celebrate the achievements of this year's graduates! The ceremony will take place in-person at the Maltz Performing Arts Center's Silver Hall. Overflow space will be available in Roe Green Theatre (adjacent to…

  • Wed,
    May 4
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    MSW Admitted Student Webinar

    Are you excited to begin your journey at Case Western Reserve University but still have some questions? Join the Mandel School for our Admitted Student Information Session on Wednesday, May 4, from 6 to 7 p.m., to learn about the student experience. You will have the chance to hear from the dean,…

April 2022

March 2022

February 2022

  • Thu,
    Feb 10
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    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month 2022 Address

    On Thursday, Feb. 10, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., the new dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Dexter Voisin, will give the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month keynote address, titled Promoting Racial Equity in Healthcare Alongside…

  • Thu,
    Feb 3
    "Fireside Chat: Celebrating Black Excellence and Authors"
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

    Fireside Chat: Celebrating Black Excellence and Authors

    The Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH) opens up Black History Month by welcoming the audience into a conversation about themes impacting Black cultures, communities and experiences. Launched by a performance from poet, 2018 Canadian National Champion and 2021 Toronto Grand Slam Champion, …

  • Wed,
    Feb 2
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Think Showcase: The Next Generation of Health

    The Next Generation of Health Join President Eric W. Kaler and Provost Ben Vinson III for The Next Generation of Health on Feb. 1, 2 and 4, 2022. Tuesday, Feb. 1 4 p.m. | Climate Change in Health Welcome: Provost Ben Vinson IIIModerator: Dean Joy K. WardDistinguished Panelists:

October 2021

  • Fri,
    Oct 22
    - Sat,
    Oct 23
    Homecoming & Reunion Celebration | students / alumni / parents & families
    11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

    Homecoming & Reunion 2021

    Welcome Back, Alumni! The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences looks forward to seeing you October 22–23 for an assortment of in-person and virtual events being hosted for our valued alumni. Due to possible last-minute changes because of the pandemic, please RSVP by…

September 2021

  • Thu,
    Sep 30
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    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Nonprofit Management and Leadership Series: The Art of Fundraising

    Though the science of nonprofit fundraising strategies can be described and understood, there are still many intangibles in the process. A panel of seasoned practitioners with different perspectives on fundraising will share what they have learned through their fund development practice. Host…

May 2021

  • Sat,
    May 29
    Graduates holding a banner that says, "Congratulations, Graduates!"
    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

    Commencement 2021

    The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences is excited to celebrate the achievements of this year's graduates! The ceremony will take place on Freiberger Field and be live-streamed for family and friends to watch in real time. Public health considerations require that we…

  • Mon,
    May 17
    "MSSA arrow point to right MSW"
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

    MSSA to MSW Degree Transition Virtual Panel Discussion

    Case Western Reserve University and the Ohio Department of Higher Education have authorized the Mandel School to offer the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. There was strong support from surveys with students and alumni for adopting the MSW degree name. In their comments, respondents recognized…

  • Thu,
    May 6
    Celebrating Dean Grover "Cleve" Gilmore: A Legacy of Leadership
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

    Celebrating Dean Grover "Cleve" Gilmore: A Legacy of Leadership

    After 20 years of leadership as dean of the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, and 46 years as a member of the faculty at Case Western Reserve University, Grover “Cleve” Gilmore is retiring on June 30, 2021. Gilmore has been integral to numerous university successes—…

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