SAGES Cafe http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/ Stop in and say hey at the SAGES Cafe! en-us Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:11:02 EST Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:11:02 EST melissa.shoupe@case.edu melissa.shoupe@case.edu http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Movable Type v3.121 Postcard Contest Winner http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2009/09/24/postcard_contest_winner Congratulations to Professor Florin, who swept our summer postcard contest with his entries for Furthest Distance and Funniest! Florin traveled... http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2009/09/24/postcard_contest_winner case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:11:02 EST Congratulations to Professor Florin, who swept our summer postcard contest with his entries for Furthest Distance and Funniest! Florin traveled to Europe this summer, and his stops included Germany and Switzerland! Munich, Germany was officially the Furthest Distance from the cafe this summer. His cute and personalized quips in his postcards declared him the clear winner of the Funniest Postcard category. Florin always has a friendly smile and a coin for our tip jar in addition to a taste for double espressos. The SAGES Cafe is happy to hand the prize over to such an enjoyable and regular customer.

We would also like to congratulate our Runner-up, Michelle Mazala, who traveled to Toledo, Spain. Both Florin and Michelle are invited to stop into the cafe for a personalized (and drinkable) thank you for participating in our contest!


]]> So long, Sagista Eileen http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2009/07/09/so_long_sagista_eileen How to say goodbye? After two joyful years of serving the Case community coffee and smiles, the time has come... http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2009/07/09/so_long_sagista_eileen best bon customers ever thank voyage you case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:12:38 EST How to say goodbye?

After two joyful years of serving the Case community coffee and smiles, the time has come for me to embrace a new adventure. Starting this Fall semester, I will be attending Lund University in Sweden for a Master's Program of Language and Linguistics, specializing in German.

My last day here is fast approaching (July 31st!), and any kind of end generally brings a bout of reflection and a slew of various emotions. I must first say how very thankful I am for the cafe's wonderful customers with whom I've been lucky enough to share stories, views, nuggets of knowledge, and compassionate moments. There are a great number of people I've encountered at the university that have inspired me, both personally as well as professionally, to keep on with my love of languages and passion for an international sense of community. These two years of cafe management have provided me with invaluable experience, for which I must especially thank Ken Klika, Vera Tobin, and Rebecca Kaaikaula for all their guidance. Suffice it to say that I will walk away from the SAGES Cafe with numerous wonderful memories and a forever fond recollection of my time working here.

Should anyone wish to keep in touch, I will keep up with my email at ekelbach@yahoo.com and also be chronicling my experiences abroad in a new blog.

With this, I leave the cafe in the very capable hands of our good Sagista Melissa and our excellent student staff. And with a huge, sincerely heartfelt THANK YOU, I wish all my customers and coworkers the best in all their own endeavors just as I am continuing onward with mine.

-Eileen Kelbach
(Soon-to-be-Former) Chief SAGES Coordinator

(Melissa on the left, Eileen on the right)
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]]> Tea and yoga, take two! http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2009/06/03/tea_and_yoga_take_two It seems like all anyone can read about in the paper these days is our dwindling economy. People everywhere are... http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2009/06/03/tea_and_yoga_take_two case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:21:52 EST It seems like all anyone can read about in the paper these days is our dwindling economy. People everywhere are making cuts in their budgets just to make ends meet until this financial crisis evens out. You've crossed off dining out and added a part time job. May we suggest a yoga class to relax and rejuvenate? Too much money you say? Well, what if the class was FREE and you even got a ticket to grab a cup of tea afterwards for just a buck? That's right, the lovely Marcia Camino has returned for a sixth summer of Yoga on the Quad, and the SAGES Cafe is happy to provide her eager yogis with refreshing tea. All participants will receive a coupon for a medium hot or iced tea for only one dollar after every class. Anyone who brings a friend to yoga class can enter themselves and their guest into a drawing to be held the last day of yoga. The winner receives a free lunch at the cafe! The lunch will include a canned soda, an Aladdin's pita pizza and two baklava fingers.

So come one, come all! Relax, refresh, recharge! Yoga and tea is the perfect combination to start your summer with a fresh mind and spirit. See you soon!

More information:

Case Outdoor Yoga!


Marcia Camino, E.-R.Y.T.
Pink Lotus Yoga
216-221-3255

]]> We hope for your hellos! http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2009/04/17/we_hope_for_your_hellos Summer break is creeping swiftly up, and we find ourselves basking in the ever-increasing sunshine yet scrambling to say our... http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2009/04/17/we_hope_for_your_hellos case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:42:17 EST Summer break is creeping swiftly up, and we find ourselves basking in the ever-increasing sunshine yet scrambling to say our Spring goodbyes until Fall.

The staff at the cafe isn't so good with "goodbyes." We prefer to say a bunch of "see you laters." We also lament that we won't get to interact with many of our favorite people this Summer, which is why we encourage...with prizes...to write us this Summer!

Participate in our SUMMER POSTCARD CONTEST. Simply write to the Sagistas at:

SAGES Cafe, Crawford Hall
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106

Every postcard we receive will be posted on a display board here in the cafe to share with everyone, and prizes will be rewarded in three categories:
-Farthest distance from the cafe
-Best postcard written while sitting at another Peet's location (you must prove it somehow)
-Overall funniest postcard (...really, we're the LOL types. Send us lots of laughs.)

We wish all the students the best of brain power on finals and look forward to hearing about everyone's Summertime adventures.

]]> Free Coffee for Earth Day http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2009/04/16/free_coffee_for_earth_day Next Wednesday, April 22nd, the SAGES Cafe will celebrate the fruits of the Earth and the harmony between all its... http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2009/04/16/free_coffee_for_earth_day case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:29:39 EST Next Wednesday, April 22nd, the SAGES Cafe will celebrate the fruits of the Earth and the harmony between all its inhabitants by giving away free 8 oz. cups of Peet's Fair Trade Blend.

Although we all know the excellent quality of the Peet's Coffee and Tea served at the cafe, many do not know that Peet's is committed to sustainable partnerships with all their coffee cultivators.

According the the Peet's web page for the Fair Trade Blend: "In addition to the price designed by Fair Trade to deliver a livable wage to its members, Peet’s pays a premium to all of our suppliers for producing coffees of superior flavor, as well as ten cents from every pound to the non-profit group TransFair USA for promoting Fair Trade." Makes the coffee taste that much better, doesn't it?

To learn more about Peet's commitment to the Earth and our global community, visit their website.
And to celebrate the global community, join us Wednesday for a free cup of Fair Trade coffee!

]]> Hit the Books...and the Beans http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2009/04/15/hit_the_booksand_the_beans Spring Semester is zooming to a close! Anticipation is in the air for warm weather, Summer vacation, upcoming travels, and... http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2009/04/15/hit_the_booksand_the_beans case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:19:57 EST Spring Semester is zooming to a close! Anticipation is in the air for warm weather, Summer vacation, upcoming travels, and a break from the intensity of the school year. It's all so close, yet just beyond that one last hurdle--finals.

We at the cafe would like to help the Case student community get over that last hurdle and into the free zone. This is why we're offering special discount prices for students to selected Peet's Coffee drinks on the two university designated reading days: Tuesday, April 28th, and Wednesday, April 29th. Espresso shots will be $1.00, a small coffee or a coffee refill will be $1.00 each, and for those with a sweet tooth, small lattes (flavors included) will be $2.00 each.

Don't forget, the cafe offers a plethora of study perks: plenty of outlets for laptops, wireless internet, quiet study space, meeting/group study space, and an array of snacks, food, and non-coffee beverages.

See you there!

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]]> Journeyings http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2009/04/06/journeyings The eastern corner of the cafe was transformed last Thursday by an all-day reading of Vergil's epic poem "The Aeneid."... http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2009/04/06/journeyings Classics Department The Aeneid Vergil cafe space case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:36:57 EST The eastern corner of the cafe was transformed last Thursday by an all-day reading of Vergil's epic poem "The Aeneid."

At the event sponsored by the Department of Classics, Vergil's story of a Trojan hero was read in turns by a number of participants including Case faculty, staff, and students, as well as Shaker Heights High School, John Hay High School, and Notre Dame Academy in Toledo, Ohio. Artwork was displayed all day from Professor Martin Boyle and students in Arts 101/201 from the Studio Art Program.

Thank you to everyone who participated for refreshing the cafe atmosphere through art and Classic literature!
Please look at this entry's continuation for more photographs of the event.

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]]> I love to singa...about the Springa http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2009/03/19/i_love_to_singaabout_the_springa Update! A little menagerie of happy Spring cafe things... -Customer Cards are BACK. Apologies for the delay, but the "Peet's... http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2009/03/19/i_love_to_singaabout_the_springa Anniversary Blend Buyer Cards Frequent Fridays Frio Spring case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:55:06 EST Update! A little menagerie of happy Spring cafe things...

-Customer Cards are BACK. Apologies for the delay, but the "Peet's Frequent Buyer Card" has been reincarnated into the "SAGES Cafe Frequent Buyer Card" and is now back and ready for your enjoyment.

-Anniversary Blend is here! For a limited time, the cafe will have Peet's Anniversary Blend "on brew" along with the regular blends we all love. Peet's website describes it as follows: "A rare find from Burundi adds bold fruitiness and a smooth, caramel texture to this bright symphony of new-crop coffees." For more information, click here.

-NEW ITEMS?!?! In an eternal effort to satisfy our favorite people (that's you, customers), the cafe is experimenting with some new munchies and lunchies. Fresh fruit, Kashi granola bars, breakfast burritos...who knows what else? Stop by and see what sorts of items we're now offering in addition to our old Aladdin's favorites.

-Frio time! Peet's blended ice beverage, the Frio latte, has gained quite an impressive reputation among our faithful customers. Come see what all the fuss is about. A Frio is the perfect cold drink to sweeten up any warm day. Also, warm weather means a likely return of Frio Fridays...

And lastly, a little ditty for smiles and joy of Spring!

]]> Get the perks! http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2009/02/18/get_the_perks The SAGES Cafe feels lucky to be part of such an institution as Case. To show the Case community our... http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2009/02/18/get_the_perks Customer Day Program of perks perks the case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:29:22 EST The SAGES Cafe feels lucky to be part of such an institution as Case. To show the Case community our gratitude for such a wonderful bunch of customers, we've devised a brand new Customer Perks Program to get more goodies into the hands of our favorite people. Every day of every week we'll be giving our customers more discounts and chances to win credits to spend at the cafe. Here's how it will work:

MONDAY: Customer of the Day! Drawing from our ever-increasing stack of signed Frequent Buyer Cards*, the winner will receive a $3.00 credit, good towards anything in the cafe.

TUESDAY: Customer of the Day! Same as Monday! The winner whose card is chosen from our frequent coffee consumers box will receive a $3.00 credit towards anything in the cafe.

WEDNESDAY: WiLd CaRd Customer of the Day! Not a frequent coffee drinker? Anyone who purchases a Peet's coffee, tea, hot chocolate, etc., but does not hold a frequent buyer card, can enter to win the drawing on Wednesday. The Sagista will ask if you want to sign your name and email address on the receipt to enter...and if that's all you have to do, why not? The winner will receive a $3.00 credit, good towards anything in the cafe.

THURSDAY: ??? Who knows...keep your eyes peeled for special deals =D

FRIDAY: Drink of the Week! Each week, one drink will be 10% OFF on Fridays. Check the board located in the cafe for an update on which drink it could be...this will change weekly.

*Frequent Buyer Cards: Inquire at the time of a Peet's Purchase for a card. The way these work is you buy 9 Peet's drinks and receive a 10th drink for free. If you'd like to enter the Frequent Buyer drawing for customer of the day, simply write your name and email on the back of your card when you redeem it for your free drink. Lady Luck will take care of the rest.

The Sagistas look forward to springing our new plan into action to show our appreciation of our customers!


]]> Hoppin' Holiday Season! http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2008/12/04/hoppin_holiday_season The end of the year rush is upon us. Papers, finals, holiday parties, shopping...luckily this time of year also yields... http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2008/12/04/hoppin_holiday_season holiday retail sweater case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:50:21 EST The end of the year rush is upon us. Papers, finals, holiday parties, shopping...luckily this time of year also yields seasonal goodies to keep everyone going. The SAGES Cafe is no exception, we're doing what we can to help you out! Here's a few fun and exciting holiday specialties we've put together for you:

- Seasonal drinks: Gingerbread Lattes, Snow Mochas, Peppermint Mochas, Pumpkin Spice lattes, Hot Apple Cider...treat a friend (or treat yourself)!

- Holiday Blend: This year we'll have Peet's Holiday Blend on brew at the cafe for a limited time starting Monday, December 8th. Why not try a coffee crafted especially for this time of year? Peet's describes it as a rich, luxurious blend with warm spice notes. Perfect for winter!

- Gift-Giving: SAGES Cafe would love to help you find something special for the people you love. We offer a variety of gift options, (all of which can conveniently be purchased right here on campus):
- Gift Certificates (available in any denomination)
- Fresh Roasted Coffee, 12 oz. bag
- A Taste of Peet's Sampler
- Peet's Teas (many blends to choose from)
- Peet's Travel Mug
- Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans

- Jolly Holiday Sweater Celebration! The Sagistas want to share their holiday cheer. Wear a festive, merry sweater on Friday, December 12th and receive 10% off of your Peet's beverage here at the SAGES Cafe.

We hope to see you around for all the festive fun here at the cafe in the next few weeks. We'd like to wish everyone good luck on finals, and a safe, beautiful winter break! See you in 2009!

]]> All that Jazz http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2008/11/14/all_that_jazz Come one, come all! Next Wednesday, November 19, 2008, from 5pm-7pm, the SAGES Cafe will host a Jazz and Poetry... http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2008/11/14/all_that_jazz jazz poetry case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:51:39 EST Come one, come all!

Next Wednesday, November 19, 2008, from 5pm-7pm, the SAGES Cafe will host a Jazz and Poetry Night put on by German Studies and CCC (Center for Cognition and Culture). Stop by to hear live jazz music and poetry readings right here in the cafe. Take a break from studying and tap your toe to the music! Cozy up with one of our Winter specialty drinks and enjoy the cool ambiance!

See you then =)

]]> "Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile." http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2008/10/03/autumn_the_years_last_loveliest_smile Breathe in the beauty: the cool, crisp air and the scent of fallen leaves. The fresh smell of apples ready... http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2008/10/03/autumn_the_years_last_loveliest_smile apples autumn cider pumpkin spice case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:47:33 EST Breathe in the beauty: the cool, crisp air and the scent of fallen leaves. The fresh smell of apples ready to be plucked from their trees.

Autumn is truly a magnificent time, a glorious turn of seasons. This year, the cafe has selected a few items for everyone to celebrate Fall.
Swing by the cafe and try one (or more!) of the following:

-Freshly picked, locally grown apples, a different variety selected each week by the Sagistas (prices will vary according to variety)

-Apple Cider! Hot or Iced, $1.95/ $2.25/ $2.50

-Cider Donuts (complete with festively Fall sprinkles), $0.89 each

-Pumpkin Spice Latte, $3.25, $3.75, $4.05
or Pumpkin Spice Steamer or Cappuccino


And for all the other Autumn aficiondos out there, check out today's extended entry containing great lines written about the season.

]]> 'Delicious' news! http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2008/09/24/delicious_news Ah, fall. Crisp breezes, crisp leaves, and crisp...apples! Here at the SAGES cafe, we know the autumn season isn't complete... http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2008/09/24/delicious_news case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:29:13 EST Ah, fall. Crisp breezes, crisp leaves, and crisp...apples! Here at the SAGES cafe, we know the autumn season isn't complete without biting into a juicy, locally grown apple. Unfortunately, the splendid apple farms in the eastern suburbs of Cleveland are hard to reach by bus or foot. So (drumroll please) your caring Sagistas are bringing these treats to YOU! Beginning Monday, September 29th, SAGES cafe will be offering hand-picked, fresh and locally grown apples. The varieties will change on a weekly basis, so be sure to check back often. If there is an apple that you absolutely LOVE, be sure to tell a Sagista and perhaps you will see an encore of your favorite variety! Price per apple will vary depending on the type of apple. See you Monday!

]]> Cool up, warm down http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2008/09/17/cool_up_warm_down The weather is turning. The days are noticeably shortening and the warm weather goes more than it comes anymore. Alas,... http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2008/09/17/cool_up_warm_down Friday Frio case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:57:04 EST The weather is turning. The days are noticeably shortening and the warm weather goes more than it comes anymore.
Alas, alack, this means one main thing at the SAGES Cafe: the end of Frio Fridays.

Come this Friday, September 19th, for the Final Frio Friday (extravaganza!!!). For the last time this year, you will be able to get a medium size Frio Latte in the flavor of your choice for only $2.00. The Sagistas have been made aware of how much everyone loves Frio Fridays and we are working to come up with an autumn special to appease those Frio loving taste buds.

We invite you all in this Friday to make sure Summer goes out with a big Frio-y bang!

(And don't be too sad...pumpkin and peppermint perfections are already on their way.)

]]> Winners Revealed! http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2008/09/04/winners_revealed The end of the summer has come, and so the end of summer must also therefore signify the end of... http://blog.case.edu/sagescafe/2008/09/04/winners_revealed contest postcard case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:23:55 EST The end of the summer has come, and so the end of summer must also therefore signify the end of the Summer Postcard Contest. I would like to say a huge THANK YOU on the behalf of the Sagistas and the cafe community (I saw you all checking out those postcards daily) to everybody who took a moment in their travels to think of us and send us some happy thoughts.

As promised, winners have been chosen in three categories, which are listed below. Congratulations to our winners!!!

Farthest Distance from the Cafe:
Timothy Wutrich and Annie Pecastaings, sent from Lyon, France (4132 miles away!)
Postcard written while sitting at another Peet's location:
Solomon Awe, sent from Tomlinson Hall
[okay, so although that may not be another Peet's location, it was likely that friend Solomon was enjoying a Peet's beverage as he wrote us that postcard]
Overall Funniest Postcard:
Robin Snyder, sent from Meredith, NH

And now a special mention of our other participants:

Jordan Rudesill, sent from Plano, TX
Paula Santa, sent from Ireland (special mention in the farthest distance category! 3456 miles from Cleveland to Dublin!)
Molly Berger, sent from Graceland, TN
Eileen Kelbach, sent from Athens, OH

All of our customers are invited to stop by and check out the display board of postcards while they are up.

Thanks again!

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