MANDEL SCHOOL
NEWS AND EVENTS

Friday, April 29 – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mandel School, Room 320
“The Legal Necessities of Aging” (2 CEU’s)
As individuals approach age 65 there are many decisions that have to be made. Planning for options to support their preferred method of care as they age is challenging, and many approach the process hesitantly. In addition, annual adjustments to health insurance programs are expected, but in 2011 the Affordable Care Act has created new options for care and modified existing alternatives to the Medicare program. This lecture will examine estate planning and health insurance options for older populations including wills, powers of attorney and Medicare health insurance. Presenting this lecture is Patricia R. Frutig, J.D., in private practice and Semanthie Brooks, Director of Community Advocacy at Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging.

Tuesday, May 17 - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mandel School, Room 320
“Childhood Autism: Educating Families on Challenges & Opportunities”
(2 CEU’s)
Bringing together parents, advocates and service providers, this panel will discuss ways to handle autism from pre-diagnosis to educational approaches and interventions. Topics include communication with schools and health care providers, legal rights, and techniques for enhancing family support during the various phases of autism. The panel includes Visiting Professor Jeff Kahana, Ph.D, J.D., parent of a young autistic child;
Dr. Leah Gongola, an expert in applied behavioral analysis, Sandee Winkelman, a parent advocate with expertise in the IEP process and Dr. Aletta Sinoff, director of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner School for Autism.

Thursday, June 16, - 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Mandel School Courtyard
“International Education Celebration”
Join us for an international festival of food, drinks, music and culture as we celebrate the amazing international education program at the Mandel School. All proceeds benefit scholarships for international study, service and field placements.
Tickets are required at $30 per person/$50 per couple. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Misty Funk at (216) 368-1832 or misty.funk@case.edu.

Thursday, June 30 - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mandel School, Room 320
“What Gives People Fulfillment & Meaning in Their Lives” (2 CEU’s)
Kendra Esser, MSSA ’85, L.I.S.W. will present this lecture on a strength-based positive psychology approach that teaches participants to assist clients to access their signature strengths, balance personal pleasure and meaning and create a vision of their own potential.

Monday, September 12 - 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Mandel School, Room 320"Not Just Buying a Home: The meaning of homeownership as an asset building tool for low-income, minority families" (2 CEU’s)
Homeownership reflects the single most important if not sole asset for most American families. Since the onset of the foreclosure crisis, however, U.S. housing policies have retrenched support for low-income homeownership as an asset building tool. Using longitudinal data from participants in an innovative, homeownership counseling and asset building program in Denver, this lecture will focus on the meaning of homeownership as a catalyst for wealth building in low-income, minority families. Presenting this lecture is Professor Anna Maria Santiago, Bevis / Haynam Professor of Community Development.

Saturday, October 1 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mandel Center (note location)
“Active Aging Symposium” (8 CEU’s) --RESERVATIONS LIMITED--
An all day symposium led by educators and professionals in the field of aging covering such topics as Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Redefining Retirement, Management of Chronic Pain and an International Look at Aging. The free event includes lunch and a closing reception in honor of the 75th birthday of Dr. Terry Hokenstad, Distinguished University Professor, MSASS Schmitt Professor and international expert on aging.

Friday, October 14 - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mandel School, Room 320
“An Essential Addition to the Police Officer Tool Belt” (2 CEU’s)
Families in need of social-service help is what patrol officers of the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department frequently find on calls within the housing estates. Professor Mark Singer, Mayo Professor in Child and Family Welfare, and Mental Health Services partnered with the police to develop a unique referral program to address these situations. This lecture is open to the entire campus community as part of CWRU’s Alumni Reunion Weekend 2011.

MSASS ALUMNI REUNION RECEPTION
(Park Free in the MSASS Garage for this event ONLY)
Saturday, October 15 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. MSASS Third Floor Atrium
Contact your favorite classmates and get together for the MSASS all-class alumni reception. You are invited to join MSASS Dean Cleve Gilmore, enjoy substantial appetizers and a glass of wine and participate in discussions about old times and times yet to come at MSASS. Check for all 2011 CWRU alumni reunion activities at:
http://case.edu/alumni/weekend/schedule.html

With the exception of the MSASS Alumni Reunion Reception on
Saturday, October 15, PARKING IS NOT INCLUDED.
Suggested garages are: Severance Hall, University Hospitals, the Cleveland Botanical Gardens and the Cleveland Museum of Art.