December 2022
- Fri,Dec 2
1:00 PM - 2:00 PMCritical 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
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMTwo-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
12:30 PM - 1:15 PMLunch 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
8:00 AM - 5:00 PMNASW 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
1:30 PM - 2:30 PMTrauma & 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
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
12:00 PM - 1:30 PMEquity 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
8:00 AM - 5:00 PMCSWE 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
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
4:30 PM - 6:00 PMBuilding 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
1:00 PM - 2:00 PMStudy 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
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
3:30 PM - 5:00 PMRoundtable 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
5:45 PM - 5:30 PMSocial 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
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMInterprofessional 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
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
11:30 AM - 1:00 PMIt 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
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
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
1:00 PM - 1:00 PMMindfulness 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
10:00 AM - 3:30 PMNASW Social Work Pioneers 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
12:30 PM - 2:00 PMIndigenous 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
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
7:00 PM - 5:00 PMHomecoming & 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
2:00 PM - 5:00 PMVirtual 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
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
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
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
10:00 AM - 2:00 PMBusiness, 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
11:00 AM - 3:00 PMEngineering, 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
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
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
6:00 PM - 7:00 PMAnisfield-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
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
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
5:00 PM - 7:00 PMRetirement 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
4:45 PM - 5:45 PMFall Convocation
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
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMField 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
11:30 AM - 1:00 PMThe 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
9:00 AM - 12:45 PMInternational 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
9:00 AM - 4:30 PMLive 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
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMLive 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
9:30 AM - 5:00 PMLive 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
9:00 AM - 1:00 PMIntensive 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
8:45 AM - 9:45 AMLeading 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
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMMNO 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
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
6:00 PM - 7:00 PMMichael 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
4:00 PM - 6:00 PMPoliced 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
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
2:00 PM - 3:00 PMInternational 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
11:45 AM - 1:30 PMCommencement 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
6:00 PM - 7:00 PMMSW 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
- Wed,Apr 27
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mandel Leadership Fellows Capstone Presentations
Join us to hear the Mandel Leadership Fellows present their capstone projects via a live poster session on Wednesday, April 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. Presentations will be livestreamed from 5 to 6 p.m. for those who cannot attend; there will be no Q&A for this portion. In-person attendees will have…
- Wed,Apr 13
12:30 PM - 1:00 PMImpact Talk with Mark Chupp: "Nothing For Us Without Us – Building Authentic Community Relationships for Social Change"
Come learn how careers in social work are making a difference in society! You're invited to join the Mandel School for four Impact Talks, excellent opportunities for students to be inspired by our faculty and their specializations. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees, and door prizes…
- Wed,Apr 6
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Impact Talk with Jennifer King: "The Neurobiology of Trauma – The Power of Relationships to Heal"
Come learn how careers in social work are making a difference in society! You're invited to join the Mandel School for four Impact Talks, excellent opportunities for students to be inspired by our faculty and their specializations. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees, and door prizes…
March 2022
- Wed,Mar 30
12:30 PM - 1:30 PMImpact Talk with Rob Fischer: "Using Data as a Social Justice Tool for Addressing Lead Poisoning in Cleveland"
Come learn how careers in social work are making a difference in society! You're invited to join the Mandel School for four Impact Talks, excellent opportunities for students to be inspired by our faculty and their specializations. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees, and door prizes…
- Wed,Mar 23
12:30 PM - 1:30 PMImpact Talk with Adrianne Fletcher: "Sticks and Stones Might Break My Bones – How Words Can Be Used to Empower or Marginalize"
Come learn how careers in social work are making a difference in society! You're invited to join the Mandel School for four Impact Talks, excellent opportunities for students to be inspired by our faculty and their specializations. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees, and door prizes…
February 2022
- Thu,Feb 10
4:30 PM - 5:30 PMDr. 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
6:30 PM - 8:00 PMFireside 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
6:00 PM - 7:00 PMThink 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
11:30 AM - 3:30 PMHomecoming & 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
2:00 PM - 3:00 PMNonprofit 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
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
5:30 PM - 6:30 PMMSSA 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
5:30 PM - 6:30 PMCelebrating 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—…