Fall is just around the corner and it's time to start planning for the 2008 Alumni Weekend & Homecoming, October 2-5.
Last year alumni, students and friends of the university made the 2007 Alumni Weekend and Homecoming the most successful university reunion weekend ever!
This year, with increased participation from all the schools and an outpouring of support from community partners, we expect to surpass our highest expectations.
Each day of Alumni Weekend and Homecoming offers a myriad of opportunities for reconnecting with old friends, making new connections and enjoying the thrill of being back on campus.
The following are just a sampling of the terrific offerings across campus:
Grand Glasses Luncheon
Friday, October 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Place: Adelbert Gym, Case Western Reserve University
General Admission: $25; Graduates before and including the class of '58 are invited as guests of Case Western Reserve University
All alumni are encouraged to attend this special luncheon that will feature an update by President Barbara R. Snyder and special recognition for our Grand Classes, graduates before and including the class of 1958.
House Party at The House of Blues
Friday, October 3, from 5:00 p.m. until midnight
Place: Downtown Cleveland
General Admission: $15.00
After the Welcome Reception at the Alumni House hop on a shuttle departing from campus and head down to the House of Blues!
Pre-Game Homecoming Tailgate Party
Saturday, October 4, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Place: The Village at 115
General Admission: $10.00
Join alumni and students for a fun-filled pre-game lunch.
The Homecoming Football Game
Place: The Village at 115
General Admission:$6.00
After the tailgate head straight over to the field and root for your favorite home team, go Spartans!
GospelFest
Sunday, October 6, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Place: Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Reserved Seating: $10.00
The 3rd Annual GospelFest will lift your spirits and send you sailing home on a high note.
Be sure to explore the terrific reunion schedules for The School of Medicine, The School of Law, The African American Alumni Reunion, and The College of Arts and Sciences.
Case Western Reserve News
University Highlights & News
Case Western Reserve University surpasses $100 million in fundraising for 2007-2008
Case Western Reserve University has raised $103.3 million in philanthropy during the 2007–2008 fiscal year -- the third highest fundraising total in the university's history. Case Western Reserve raised nearly $68.8 million in 2006-2007.
The total attainment, which includes cash, pledges, planned gift commitments and realized bequests, represents a 129 percent increase in total dollar giving from alumni and a 50 percent increase in total giving overall. Full Story
Important Update from the CWRU Career Center
The Career Center has implemented a partnership with Interfolio, a Web-based credential and reference file management service, to maintain files for current students and alumni. This service replaces the former method of maintaining paper-based files. All current file holders should complete a Transfer Consent Form by August 1 and submit the form with a $5 fee payable by cash or check. Learn more
Case Western Reserve University awards current chairman with highest university honor
Case Western Reserve president commits to 'climate neutral' campus
Case Western Reserve University School of Law partners with leading anti-money laundering association to offer intensive five-day course
Some 40,000 pages of Tibetan oral histories at Case Western Reserve to appear online in 2009
Alumni Watch
Alumni Accomplishments & Accolades
School of Law alumnus recognized for exemplary pro bono service
New face at Multicultural Business Center
New Innovative Blog for Parents on the Importance of Creative, Imaginative Play
Breakthrough Research
Latest Faculty, Students & Staff Findings & Research
Case research may hold hope for Alzheimer's
The arrival of twins heralds sleep deprivation for moms and dads;
Study being done by Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing researcher
Case's Coticchia to advise Ohio Board of Regents
Innovative program brings global perspective to technology transfer at Case Western Reserve University
Case School of Engineering continues autonomous robotics excellence in international lawn mower competition
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University Time-Honored Traditions
Summer on the Cuyahoga
Over the past five summers, more than 700 students from Colgate, Cornell, Harvard, Princeton, Smith, Yale and Case Western Reserve University have made Cleveland their home for the summer and experienced the best the city has to  offer.From cutting edge employment opportunities to hands on mentoring from community leaders, the students who participate in the Summer on the Cuyahoga internship program receive a lifetime of instruction and opportunity in the short span of a summer.
Summer on the Cuyahoga is driven by a collaborative effort among local alumni volunteers of the respective academic institutions. In partnership with employers and community leaders, the program showcases the region's opportunities to the student participants. The students live on Case's campus for 10 weeks and earn at least $2,800 by working paid internships at area companies, nonprofit organizations and public institutions. While most schools average a participation of 8 to 10 students, Case Western Reserve University generally enrolls 15 to 20 students annually. Part of the draw for many Case students is the potential for long term employment. According to Kathleen Norman, assistant director of student outreach in University Alumni Relations, "It's one of the major advantages for Case students. Often our students are offered the opportunity to extend their job throughout the remainder of the school year because they live in the Cleveland area."
Equally vital to the overarching experience is the connection students make with local alumni. Dedicated alumni from all the participating institutions devote substantial time to the program.
In addition to mentoring responsibilities, alumni often join students for social outings at such events such as Indians games, concerts and behind the scenes tours of local tourist attractions. 
For more information about Summer on the Cuyahoga or to find out how you can get involved, please contact Kathleen Norman via
e-mail or by calling 800-866-6280.
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