Blog@Case Topics: student organizationshttp://blog.case.edu/topics/student%20organizationsDebra Crawforddebra.crawford@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/communityLatisha Jameslatisha.james@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/community2007-04-25T17:33:45ZGospelfest Concert Celebrationhttp://blog.case.edu/community/2007/04/09/gospelfest_concert_celebration2007-04-09T19:59:08Z2007-04-25T17:33:45Z
The university hosted its First Annual Gospelfest Concert Celebration during the 2006 Alumni Weekend and Homecoming. Sponsored in partnership with the Office of Alumni Relations, the festivities took place at the beautifully restored John Hay Campus. The Honorable Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones and Case alumna served as the Honorary Chair. National gospel recording artists and Case alumna, Kelly Chapman, served as our Mistress of Ceremonies. Guests enjoyed a southern brunch and performances by the following local gospel groups: The Cleveland School of the Arts' R. Nathaniel Dett Concert Choir; Case Western Reserve University's Voices of Glory; The Prayer Warriors; WKYC TV3 Reporter and Violinst, Obie Shelton and New Community Bible Fellowship.
Latisha Jameslatisha.james@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/communityStudent Outreach-Global Medical Initiativehttp://blog.case.edu/community/2007/04/05/student_outreachglobal_medical_initiative2007-04-05T16:21:22Z2007-04-19T16:31:57Z
Global Medical Initiative sends medical supplies to third world countries and develops leadership opportunities for those who want to become involved in global public health issues on campus.
Debra Crawforddebra.crawford@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/communityCan Castlehttp://blog.case.edu/community/2007/04/05/can_castle2007-04-05T15:10:22Z2007-04-19T15:59:00Z
Can Castle is an annual event held during Greek Week. Chapters are challenged to collect cans for the Cleveland Food Bank. On the day of the event, chapters build structures from their cans which are judged on originality, design, and creativity.
Debra Crawforddebra.crawford@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/communityPhilanthropy Fairhttp://blog.case.edu/community/2007/04/05/philanthropy_fair2007-04-05T15:07:58Z2007-06-26T19:19:00Z
This Saturday event brings together students and community organizations in a carnival atmosphere to complete a variety of hands-on projects for the community. Through participation in the St. Jude Letter Writing Campaign, which was a part of this year's philanthropy fair, more than $5,000 has been raised so far.
Debra Crawforddebra.crawford@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/communityBig Brothers/Big Sisters Programhttp://blog.case.edu/community/2007/04/05/big_brothersbig_sisters_program2007-04-05T15:04:37Z2007-04-19T15:51:44Z
Founded in 1904, Big Brothers/Big Sisters (BBBS) is the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the U.S. BBBS serves more than 200,000 children, ages 5 through 18, in 5,000 communities across all 50 states. Case Greek Life began a partnership with BBBS in 2003 and has recently expanded the program to two nights a week.
Debra Crawforddebra.crawford@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/communityDay in the Lifehttp://blog.case.edu/community/2007/04/05/day_in_the_life2007-04-05T14:58:57Z2007-06-26T18:08:00Z
One day in April, The Rotsky Foundation for Mentors works with Greek Life to partner middle and high school students with college students that share similar interests for a glimpse of life after high school. Guest students get an idea of what it's like to attend college, from going to classes and meetings, to eating lunch with friends, as they shadow their host for a day.
Debra Crawforddebra.crawford@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/community365 Days of Servicehttp://blog.case.edu/community/2007/04/05/365_days_of_service2007-04-05T14:51:09Z2007-06-26T17:57:16Z
Every year, the Greek community at Case completes 365 days of service. In order to make this project a success, each chapter receives a goal at the beginning of the year that is based upon the number of active members that each chapter has. Both the Panhellenic Council and the Interfraternity Congress support and encourage chapters to hold philanthropic events as well as participate in community service projects.
Debra Crawforddebra.crawford@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/communityStudent Outreach-Student Global AIDS Campaignhttp://blog.case.edu/community/2007/04/02/student_outreachstudent_global_aids_campaign2007-04-02T17:26:01Z2007-04-18T14:25:38Z
The purpose and mission of the Case Western Reserve University Chapter of the SGAC is to promote awareness of and action around HIV and AIDS issues including the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria, the U.S. contribution to the fight against HIV and AIDS, access to HIV and AIDS medications, debt cancellation, comprehensive HIV prevention, and other issues. Case SGAC highly encourages community service amongst its members and provides many opportunities for direct action.
Debra Crawforddebra.crawford@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/communityStudent Outreach-Project Sunshinehttp://blog.case.edu/community/2007/04/02/student_outreachproject_sunshine2007-04-02T17:23:06Z2007-04-18T14:27:19Z
Project Sunshine provides free services to hospitalized children in an effort to bring sunshine into their cloudy days. Participants help to ease the unfortunate circumstances these children encounter by promoting service and goodwill.
Debra Crawforddebra.crawford@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/communityStudent Outreach-USHAPEhttp://blog.case.edu/community/2007/04/02/student_outreachushape2007-04-02T17:02:03Z2007-06-26T19:48:35Z
U-SHAPE (University Student Health Advocates Promoting Empowerment) is a group that focuses on empowering local Cleveland teenagers and adults by raising awareness about common health issues today. U-SHAPE mentors are all trained by certified Case faculty, staff, and health centers/services.
Debra Crawforddebra.crawford@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/communityStudent Outreach-Habitat for Humanityhttp://blog.case.edu/community/2007/04/02/student_outreachhabitat_for_humanity2007-04-02T16:57:31Z2007-06-26T19:42:40Z
The goal of Habitat for Humanity is to assist Greater Cleveland HFH by raising funds, supplying volunteers, and educating the campus to work toward elimination of poverty housing.
Debra Crawforddebra.crawford@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/communityStudent Outreach-Engineers Without Bordershttp://blog.case.edu/community/2007/04/02/student_outreachengineers_without_borders2007-04-02T16:51:56Z2007-04-18T14:32:09Z
Engineers Without Borders is a unique organization that partners with underdeveloped communities, locally and internationally, to improve the quality of life through sustainable solutions (like water, sanitation, and energy). The group helps train the next generation of engineers to be facilitators of sustainable development, appropriate technology, and social and economic change.
Debra Crawforddebra.crawford@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/communityStudent Outreach-Case EMShttp://blog.case.edu/community/2007/04/02/student_outreachcase_ems2007-04-02T16:29:14Z2007-04-18T14:33:40Z
The mission of CaseEMS is to provide quality first responder care to the students, faculty and staff of the university and to serve EMS standby for large-scale university events.
Debra Crawforddebra.crawford@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/communityStudent Outreach-CHOW (Campus Health & Hunger Outreach Workforce)http://blog.case.edu/community/2007/04/02/student_outreachchow_campus_health_hunger_outreach_workforce2007-04-02T16:25:57Z2007-06-26T19:39:03Z
The goal of CHOW is to promote healthy living throughout the Cleveland area and raise health awareness at Case.
Debra Crawforddebra.crawford@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/communityThe Ashbury Projecthttp://blog.case.edu/community/2007/04/02/the_ashbury_project2007-04-02T16:10:07Z2007-06-28T16:39:16Z
The Ashbury Project's primary goal is to bridge the students at Case Western Reserve University and those at the Ashbury Senior Computer and Community Center (ASC-3) by teaching basic computer skills and supporting the local community in that endeavor.
Debra Crawforddebra.crawford@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/communityCPS Connectionhttp://blog.case.edu/community/2007/03/26/cps_connection2007-03-26T18:47:26Z2007-04-16T15:10:10Z
CPS Connection is an after school program for middle school students in Cleveland's inner city schools. Their mission is to be a positive influence in young students' lives and encourage them to realize their full potential and avoid negative influences.
Debra Crawforddebra.crawford@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/community