Entries in the Category "Events"
2008 OCC Student Engagement Conference: "Dream the Possible: Learn. Lead. Change."
November 7-8, 2008
The Ohio State University
REGISTER NOW!
Come be part of the first student conference in Ohio that focuses on engaging students in social action and civic renewal. This two-day event features Matthew Segal, founder of SAVE- Student Association for Voter Empowerment, Fran Kick, leadership expert, and student leaders from around the state talking about their ideas to change the world. Environmental activists and popular music group, Patchouli, will be with there too! For conference information, schedule and registration please visit http://www.ohiocampuscompact.org/page.cfm?ID=96.
Peace Corps visits Case
This morning in Namibia, Peace Corps volunteer Julie Maurin awoke to the sounds of her sisters pounding mahangu, cattle grazing on the dried stalks in the field and children cooking porridge for breakfast over the fire. What did you wake up this morning?
Information Meeting
Date: Monday, October 27, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Sears Building, Room 462
Interview Day*
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Place: Sears Library Building, Room 206B
**Submit your application by October 22 to be eligible for an on-campus interview on October 28. To begin the online application, visit www.peacecorps.gov
Once you submitted an application, contact Aimee Schattner to schedule an interview: 800.424.8580 or aschattner@peacecorps.gov
Annual Thanksgiving Food & Toiletries Drive
October 20 through November 3.
Food items needed include: cans of yams/sweet potatoes, cans of corn/green beans, boxes of instant mashed potatoes, instant stuffing mix, and corn bread mix.
Toiletries needed include: shampoo, conditioner, bars of soap, ethnic hair products, shaving cream and razors.
Items can be dropped off in specially marked boxes in Thwing Center.
Items donated accompany the Office of Multicultural Affairs Annual Turkey Drive for Cleveland Families.
Invisible Children: Can a Story Change the World?
The Human Initiative Foundation and the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence will present a documentary and talk on the topic of "Invisible Children: Can a Story Change the World?" at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, October 9, at in the Inamori Center in Crawford Hall. Motivated by the unseen war in Northern Uganda, Invisible Children was created by three young filmmakers with a mission of using the power of stories to change lives around the world. This event will serve as the opening event for the "ISE Lecture Series: Innovation. Service. Ethics." Free admission. Contact Shira Schwartz with questions.
How are Children Faring in this Economy: A Look at Family Homelessness.
The Schubert Center for Child Studies, in partnership with Help Me Grow, invites you to attend a Help Me Grow Public Information Forum: How are Children Faring in this Economy: A Look at Family Homelessness. It will feature keynote speaker Cyleste Collins, Ph.D, Case Western Reserve University Mandel School of Applied Social Science.
A panel including Sue Dinardo, West Side Catholic Center, Scott Rose, ESOP (Empowering and Strengthening Ohio’s People), Joseph Zickafoose, MD, Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital will talk about the implications for practice.
Please see the attached announcement flyer for more information.
This forum will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2008 10:00 am - 12:00 noon at the Visiting Nurses Association. 2500 East 22nd Street. RSVPs appreciated but are not necessary.
Saturday of Service
CCEL's Saturday of Service
Opportunities all day on Sat. Oct. 11 starting at 9 am
Register at their website
University-Community Partnership in Cuyahoga County: The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)
University-Community Partnership in Cuyahoga County: The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)
Tuesday Oct. 14 from 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1914 Lounge, Thwing Center
On Tuesday, October 14, 2008, The Schubert Center for Child Studies cordially invites you to attend a presentation by, Mona Shediac-Rizkallah, Ph.D, Interim Director of the Center for Adolescent Health and Jean Frank, M.P.H. Manager of Community Initiatives Center for Adolescent Health entitled, “University-Community Partnership in Cuyahoga County: The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)”.
Najeebah Shine, M.S., R.D., L.D., Director, Community Health Services, Cuyahoga County Board of Health and David Harrison, R.N., B.S.N.,
Director, Health and Support Services Cleveland Metropolitan School District, will join us to discuss the practical application implications of this important issue.
The YRBS is an instrument designed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide information
about the health risk behaviors of adolescents in the United States. Data are used to provide a clear, concise picture of
national trends as well as to track risk behaviors in many major U.S. cities. Locally, The Center for Adolescent Health at
Case Western Reserve University has been actively involved in the administration of the YRBS since 1996. Panelists will
present national and local trends in youth behaviors as well as discuss the value of local surveillance data. They will
highlight local collaborative efforts to use the data for youth programs.
This discussion will be held in the 1914 Lounge, Thwing Center, from 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
A light lunch is provided. RSVPs appreciated but are not necessary.
CPSC in the City (AKA Explore Cleveland)
Explore Cleveland with CPSC!
Saturday, September 27 @ 11am
Meet in Thwing by the bookstore
Get off campus and explore the downtown Cleveland area with Cleveland Public Schools Connection (CPSC). We'll show you how to use your RTA pass to get around. We'll go on a walking tour to various downtown landmarks, like the Grand Arcade, the House of Blues, and the Federal Reserve. We'll stop for lunch and then hop back on the Rapid and head over to Ohio City for a visit to West Side Market.Wear comfortable shoes and bring money for lunch and cash for West Side Market.
Don't forget your RTA pass!
Registration is Required! Register HERE.
If you're unable to register, email CPSConnection@gmail.com
KaBOOM! Operation Playground Build
Operation KaBOOM!
Enjoy working with children and families? Love viewing the fruits of your labor?
Come and help build a playground with KaBOOM! KaBOOM! is a national nonprofit whose mission is to create safe places to play all over the country. Cleveland is one of three target cities in Ohio.
The NEXT area Operation Playground Build will be right in the neighborhood on Tuesday, September 23 from 8am - 4pm. Join the Famicos Foundation, children, parents and community at East 107th & Churchill across from Harry E. Davis School. Students, faculty and staff welcome. Serve in two hour shifts or all day.
For more information or to register, contact Janice Eatman in CCEL at jae@case.edu.
CCEL Community Service Fair
Visit CPSC at the Community Service fair TODAY 11:30-1pm in Thwing Ballroom.
Find out about lots of other volunteering opportunities as well.
CCEL Tutor Training
Fall Tutor Training
Location: Inamori Center, Crawford Hall
Date: Saturday, September 13
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Students interested in tutoring in the Cleveland Metropolitan Schools this semester need to sign up for tutor training.
Students interested in Kindergarten - 8th grade tutoring will attend from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Students interested in High School tutoring will attend from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
Lunch will be provided for both groups. Register on-line (below) or contact Janice Eatman Williams.
For more information contact Janice Eatman Williams.
Registration is required for this event.
* Registration for this event ends on Friday, September 12, 2008.
* This event is open to: all students.
Case Conversations on Children in Research and Policy for the 2008-09 academic year sponsored by the Schubert Center for Child Studies
All sessions will be held in the 1914 Lounge, Thwing Center.
Please join us from 11:45 - 1 p.m.
A light lunch will be served. All are welcome.
For more information go here.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Effects on Emotional and Behavior Problems from Early Childhood Through Adolescence
Arin M. Connell, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Pathways to Culturally Informed Music Education: Lessons from the Gambia
Lisa Huisman Koops, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Department of Music
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Parenting Very Low Birth Weight
Children From Birth to Adolescence
Lynn Singer, Ph.D.
Deputy Provost and
Vice President for Academic Programs
Professor of Pediatrics, Psychology &
General Medical Sciences
Case Conversations on Children in Research and Policy for the 2008-09 academic year sponsored by the Schubert Center for Child Studies
All sessions will be held in the 1914 Lounge, Thwing Center.
Please join us from 11:45 - 1 p.m.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
University-Community Partnership in Cuyahoga County: The Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Mona Shediac-Rizkallah, Ph.D
Interim Director of the Center for Adolescent
Health
Jean Frank, M.P.H.
Manager of Community Initiatives Center for
Adolescent Health
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Bridging Undergraduate Education and Child Policy
Mann Child Policy Externs will discuss their summer
2008 Capstone/Externship experiences
Gennifer Gibbs
Placement: The Village Network
Issue: Juvenile Justice/The Adam Walsh Act
Caroline Sonnefeld
Placement: Voices for Ohio’s Children
Issue: Child Health/Medicaid & SCHIP
expansion, outreach and enrollment
CCEL Events this semester
CCEL, the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning (our community service office), has a bunch of cool events this semester! Check them out:
Political Jeopardy
Thursday, September 18 from 11:30 a.m.—1 p.m. @ Thwing Atrium
Think you know your politics? Then head over to Thwing Atrium to show off your trivia skills and win a prize. Remember, all answers must be phrased in the form of a question!
Case for Community Day
Friday, September 19 starting at 10:30 a.m.
Check-in at Thwing Ballroom
An opportunity for students and faculty alike to participate in a half-day of community service activities ranging from landscaping to crafts to working with youths and seniors.
Take Action: Leadership Skills to Influence Policy Change
Saturday, September 20 from 12:15 - 1:15pm @ Nord Hall/Sears Hall
Is there a particular issue in which you’re interested in really making a difference? Learn how to contact and work with elected officials to bring about change. Make your voice heard! Register for this Fall Leadership Conference session online.
Saturday of Service
Saturday, October 11 9 a.m. Check-in at Thwing Atrium
This event gives students the opportunity to participate in service at least one day a semester. Choose from multiple community sites. Transportation is provided!
Is GREEN the new Red, White and Blue?
Tuesday, October 14 from 4:30—6 p.m. @ Inamori Center, 09A
With the election coming up, energy policies are being proposed, challenged and debated. Come hear panelists address issues and take questions regarding the environment.
The Future of Healthcare: the Impact of Election
Tuesday, October 28 from 4:30—6 p.m. @ Ford Auditorium
A special panel featuring a keynote speaker. Sponsored by the School of Nursing.
2008 Election Forum
Wednesday, October 29 from 4:30—6 p.m. @ Clark, 306
Panelists will provide analysis and observations on the upcoming Presidential Election. Sponsored by the Department of Political Science.