Schedule of Events

Thursday, October 6
2p.m. - 3p.m. Eastern | Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion - Room TBD

Mary Quinn Griffin, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, ANEF, Professor and Associate Dean for Global Affairs at FPB, will lead a panel discussion on the unique position of nurses to recognize and address the major health consequences of climate change on health.

This program qualifies as Continuing Education credit.

Thursday, October 6
2p.m. - 4p.m. Eastern | Agnar Pytte Center for Science Education and Research - Hovorka Atrium

Visit bio[box], a collaborative learning/research space, and other Biology labs. Engage with faculty and graduate students as they talk about their research.

All alumni, parents and students are invited!

Thursday, October 6
2p.m. - 4p.m. Eastern | Agnar Pytte Center for Science Education and Research- Hovorka Atrium

Visit the Laboratories of Chemistry Faculty and engage with current graduate students as they talk about their ongoing research.

Additionally, we invite everyone to visit Millis G10, the site of our state-of-the-art High Field NMR Facility and the future home of the Chemistry Mass Spectrometry Facility, where our most cutting-edge instrumentation will be housed for investigating new therapeutics and developing advanced materials.

All alumni, parents, and students are welcome to attend and participate in tours of the facility!

Thursday, October 6
3:30p.m. - 4:30p.m. Eastern | Tinkham Veale University Center

The Office of Undergraduate Admission offers a special tour for our returning Spartans throughout homecoming weekend! You will learn about the updates to campus and fascinating trivia and fun facts while reminiscing with old friends. 

* Please note that these tours are not for prospective students. Please visit here to register for a student tour.

Thursday, October 6
4:15p.m. - 5:15p.m. Eastern | TBD

Join us to learn about the Department of Biology’s Neuroscience major, related group activities, and connections to the rest of the University.

Thursday, October 6
4:15p.m. - 5:15p.m. Eastern | TBD

Attend a distinguished lecture devoted to an in-depth presentation of exciting leading-edge research in the field of Chemistry.

Thursday, October 6
5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m. Eastern | Agnar Pytte Center for Science Education and Research - Hovorka Atrium

Join us for punch and cookies following the Colloquium!

Thursday, October 6
7p.m. - 9p.m. Eastern |

Join the Spartan community for the kickoff to homecoming on Thursday evening at Freiberger Field! This year's new location will offer lots of fun, food, entertainment, and fireworks!

Thursday, October 6
8:30p.m. - 9p.m. Eastern | Freiberger Field

University Programming Board and the Office of Student Activities are proud to cap Blue Bash with a beautiful fireworks display for the third consecutive year. 

Bring a blanket to watch the show at Freiberger Field outside Tinkham Veale University Center.

Friday, October 7
7a.m. - 9a.m. Eastern | Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion Courtyard

Your alma mater continues to be an innovator in medical education. Observe (IQ) Team Case Based Learning and participate in our newest technology the HoloLens to learn how our current medical students are being trained.

Arrive early for an informal healthy breakfast on the go with fellow alumni and current medical students to start your day!

Friday, October 7
8a.m. - 10a.m. Eastern | Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion Courtyard

Your alma mater continues to be an innovator in medical education. Observe (IQ) Team Case Based Learning and participate in our newest technology the HoloLens to learn how our current medical students are being trained.

Arrive early for an informal healthy breakfast on the go with fellow alumni and current medical students to start your day!

Friday, October 7
8:45a.m. - 11:30a.m. Eastern | Baseball Heritage Museum

Tour the Baseball Heritage Museum at League Park, the historic birthplace of Cleveland baseball. The Baseball Heritage Museum is located in the original ticket house of the iconic ballpark and the guided tour will take you through its gallery filled with artifacts exhibiting and highlighting the stories of the underrepresented and marginalized actors in baseball history along with an exploration of the storied grounds and field.

Shuttle transportation is provided by The Alumni Association to and from the venue.

Friday, October 7
8:45a.m. - 11:30a.m. Eastern | Public Square: Tom L. Johnson Statue

A 90-minute walking tour led by Tours of Cleveland,  LLC offers an exciting and educational time in beautiful and historic downtown Cleveland.

Spend time learning about:

• Public Square
• Terminal Tower
• Old Stone Church
• Soldiers and Sailors Monument
• War Memorial Fountain
• Cleveland Public Library
• Cleveland Federal Reserve
• Arcade

In conjunction with The Alumni Association, this walking tour is presented by Scott O'Con.

Shuttle transportation is provided leaving from and returning to campus.

The tour begins at Public Square at the statue of Mayor Tom Johnson and ends at the Arcade on Superior offering two indoor stops.

Friday, October 7
9a.m. - 10a.m. Eastern | Linsalata Alumni Center - Great Hall

Start your morning by meeting the faculty members coordinating the SAGES (Seminar Approach to General Education and Scholarship) courses and learning more about the Case Western Reserve University approach to a common curriculum.

This event is sponsored by First-Year Experience and Family Programs. It is designed for parents of current students. 

Friday, October 7
9a.m. - 10a.m. Eastern | Peter B. Lewis Building

We invite students, parents, and alumni, to join the Interim Dean(s) of the Weatherhead School of Management for coffee, pastries, and a School update. Guests will hear where we have been, where we are now, and where Weatherhead is headed! Join us!

Friday, October 7
9a.m. - 10a.m. Eastern | Virtual Program

We invite, students, parents, and alumni, to join the Interim Dean(s) of the Weatherhead School of Management for coffee, pastries, and a School update. Guests will hear where we have been, where we are now, and where Weatherhead is headed! Join us!

Friday, October 7
10a.m. - 11a.m. Eastern | Western Reserve Historical Society

This docent-led, indoor tour at the Western Reserve Historical Society explores Cleveland and Northeast Ohio's rich history.

Participants can use the latest technologies to interact with rarely seen documents and artifacts. From the first Cleveland map and early survey tools to a lunar descent engine and LeBron James' championship shoes, Cleveland Starts Here® tells the stories of the triumphs and tragedies that define Cleveland.

Discover why Cleveland Starts Here®, Cleveland starts with you! Tour includes a ride on the original Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel! Guests are invited to stay after the tour and take a deeper dive into any of the museum galleries.

Friday, October 7
10a.m. - 11a.m. Eastern | Peter B. Lewis Building

We invite students, parents, and alumni, to join virtually or in-person with Greg Harmon, Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance for a presentation and discussion of Cryptocurrency 101.

The Age of Cryptocurrency began with a whitepaper written by the pseudonymous author Satoshi Nakamoto in late 2008 describing a peer-to-peer payments system. But it was not until many years later in 2017, that the world really started to take notice. Since then the initial cryptocurrency, bitcoin, has gone through several ramp-ups and crashes. Many new cryptocurrencies have been created with varied business models. Some of those have stuck around and others crashed and burned.

Today we will explore this dark corner of markets and try to build a base of understanding to allow you to delve further into what are now the building blocks of Web 3.0.

Friday, October 7
10a.m. - 11a.m. Eastern | Virtual Program

We invite students, parents, and alumni, to join virtually or in-person with Greg Harmon, Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance for a presentation and discussion of Cryptocurrency 101.

The Age of Cryptocurrency began with a whitepaper written by the pseudonymous author Satoshi Nakamoto in late 2008 describing a peer-to-peer payments system. But it was not until many years later in 2017, that the world really started to take notice. Since then the initial cryptocurrency, bitcoin, has gone through several ramp-ups and crashes. Many new cryptocurrencies have been created with varied business models. Some of those have stuck around and others crashed and burned. Today we will explore this dark corner of markets and try to build a base of understanding to allow you to delve further into what are now the building blocks of Web 3.0.

Friday, October 7
10a.m. - 11a.m. Eastern | Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion - Room TBD

Narrative Nursing Intervention:

Effects on Moral Injury, Resilience, and Well-Being among Ohio Registered Nurses Practicing during COVID-19 (Funded by the Ohio Nurses Foundation)

Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, Ph.D., MBA, RN, FAAN, FNAP, will discuss why nurse leaders have a major role in addressing moral injury and moral distress among nurses.

Included are advocating for system-level changes, implementing new models of care, and designing and implementing self-care interventions such as Narrative Nursing for clinical nurses.

This program qualifies for Continuing Education credit.

Friday, October 7
10a.m. - 11a.m. Eastern | Tinkham Veale University Center - Senior Classroom

Dean Joy K. Ward will share her observations and top priorities. She will highlight faculty and student successes as well as share future plans. There will be plenty of time for attendees to ask questions!

This event is open to all alumni, parents, and students.

Friday, October 7
11:30a.m. - 1p.m. Eastern | Tinkham Veale University Center, Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Ballroom (Room 234)

President Kaler will share the state of the university with alumni, parents, students, and other guests. Enjoy lunch as the 2022 recipients of The Alumni Association Awards are recognized. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Remarks and lunch begin at noon.

Complimentary valet parking is provided.

Friday, October 7
1p.m. - 1:20p.m. Eastern | Richey Mixon Building (enter through Veale Center)

Tour the university's center of innovation and entrepreneurship, which houses floor-by-floor space to conceive, design, fabricate, market, and realize ideas.

Located in a seven-story 50,000-square-foot-facility, with six floors occupied and more under renovation.

Tours last 20 minutes.

If you are unable to sign up for a tour during homecoming, please use the following link to schedule a tour during our regular open hours: http://thinkbox.case.edu/access/tours

Friday, October 7
1p.m. - 5p.m. Eastern | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Spend an afternoon self-touring the world-famous Rock Hall!

The Ahmet Ertegun Main Exhibit Hall is one of many exhibit spaces in the 150,000 sq ft structure designed by I.M. Pei.

Inside, the story told spans generations from rock’s earliest artists to those newly emerging musicians of today. In addition to the thousands of items on display, our exhibits feature films, videos, interactive kiosks, reading material, and, of course, plenty of music.

The Alumni Association proudly offers reduced ticket prices and shuttle transportation to and from the museum.

Friday, October 7
1:30p.m. - 1:50p.m. Eastern | Richey Mixon Building (enter through Veale Center)

Tour the university's center of innovation and entrepreneurship, which houses floor-by-floor space to conceive, design, fabricate, market, and realize ideas.

Located in a seven-story 50,000-square-foot-facility, with six floors occupied and more under renovation.

Tours last 20 minutes.

If you are unable to sign up for a tour during homecoming, please use the following link to schedule a tour during our regular open hours: http://thinkbox.case.edu/access/tours

Friday, October 7
1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m. Eastern | TBD

Participate in a graduate student career panel as our alumni share their experiences and career advice with our current Biology students.

Friday, October 7
1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m. Eastern | TBD

Participate in an undergraduate student career panel as our alumni share their experiences and career advice with our current Biology students.

All alumni, parents, and students are invited to attend!

Friday, October 7
1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m. Eastern | Millis Hall - Room 222

Participate in a graduate student career panel as our alumni share their experiences and career advice with our current Chemistry students.

Friday, October 7
1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m. Eastern | Millis Hall - Room 220B

Participate in an undergraduate student career panel as our alumni share their experiences and career advice with our current Chemistry students.

This event is open to all alumni, parents, and students.

Friday, October 7
1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m. Eastern | Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion

Spend time touring the centerpiece of the Health Education Campus, the Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion, a 477,000 sqft building.

This magnificent space where medicine, nursing, dental, physician assistant, and social work students study and learn together features a 27,000-square-foot central atrium that draws maximum light from a specially engineered roof. 

Participants can choose between the elevator or stairs as the tour goes from floor to floor.

Friday, October 7
1:30p.m. - 3p.m. Eastern | Cleveland Museum of Art (outside near the entrance)

Join a 90-minute walking tour with University Circle, Inc. to learn about the past, present, and future of historic, picturesque University Circle. On this tour, you will explore Wade Oval, the green heart of Cleveland's cultural district; Uptown, its vibrant commercial center along Euclid Avenue; and the numerous institutional treasures in between Case Western Reserve University, Severance Hall, University Hospitals, and so much more!

Friday, October 7
1:45p.m. - 3:45p.m. Eastern | Lakeview Cemetery

The 90-minute guide-led walking tour is designed to celebrate the history of Lake View Cemetery.

Guests will discover the landscapes, landmarks, and legacies of this beautiful cemetery modeled after the garden cemeteries of England and France. Designed with winding roads and trees canopying over the roads, the cemetery is a park-like setting for people to seek solace, comfort, and healing.

In addition to such historic figures as John D. Rockefeller, and President James A. Garfield, Lakeview Cemetery is also the final resting place for teachers, musicians, industrialists, and people from all walks of life. 

The tour will start at the James A. Garfield Memorial, a monument dedicated in 1890 to the 20th President of the United States of America. The tour will continue through the cemetery past some of our most notable residents and include stories of the lives of those remembered and information about some of the notable monuments constructed.

The tour will conclude at the Wade Memorial Chapel, one of the few remaining interiors designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany and his studios, with the focal point being a large, awe-inspiring window titled The Flight of Souls.

Shuttle transportation is provided by The Alumni Association to and from the cemetery.

Friday, October 7
2p.m. - 2:20p.m. Eastern | Richey Mixon Building (enter through Veale Center)

Tour the university's center of innovation and entrepreneurship, which houses floor-by-floor space to conceive, design, fabricate, market, and realize ideas.

Located in a seven-story 50,000-square-foot-facility, with six floors occupied and more under renovation.

Tours last 20 minutes.

If you are unable to sign up for a tour during homecoming, please use the following link to schedule a tour during our regular open hours: http://thinkbox.case.edu/access/tours

Friday, October 7
2p.m. - 3p.m. Eastern | Tinkham Veale University Center - Senior Classroom

To commemorate the College's 30th Anniversary, Dean Joy K. Ward and a panel of former college deans and current students will share their reflections and insights on the College's past, present, and future.

Friday, October 7
2p.m. - 3p.m. Eastern | Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion - Room TBD

All alumni are encouraged to join us for the FPB Alumni Association public meeting. Please help make the Alumni Association all you want it to be!

The Board of Directors will give an update on their work over the last year and ask for alumni input and feedback. Dean Carol Musil will be addressing the alumni body and sharing a school update.

Friday, October 7
2p.m. - 3p.m. Eastern | Tinkham Veale University Center - Senior Classroom

From the office of First-Year Experience and Family Programs, this event is designed for parents of current students.

Friday, October 7
2p.m. - 4p.m. Eastern | Tinkham Veale University Center - LGBT Center (Room 179)

Case Western Reserve University has a vibrant LGBTQ community. Stop by the LGBT Center for an open house to learn more about the Center and enjoy some lite refreshments.

This event is co-sponsored by CWRU's LGBT Center and the Office of First-Year Experience and Family Programs.

Friday, October 7
2:30p.m. - 2:50p.m. Eastern | Richey Mixon Building (enter through Veale Center)

Tour the university's center of innovation and entrepreneurship, which houses floor-by-floor space to conceive, design, fabricate, market, and realize ideas.

Located in a seven-story 50,000-square-foot-facility, with six floors occupied and more under renovation.

Tours last 20 minutes.

If you are unable to sign up for a tour during homecoming, please use the following link to schedule a tour during our regular open hours: http://thinkbox.case.edu/access/tours

Friday, October 7
2:30p.m. - 4:30p.m. Eastern | TBD

Four back-to-back presentations from alumni and faculty followed by Q&A.

Friday, October 7
2:30p.m. - 4:30p.m. Eastern | Agnar Pytte Center for Science Education and Research - Hovorka Atrium

Hear a prominent alumni Keynote Speaker followed by presentations from faculty and engage in Q&A sessions exploring the research areas of Chemical Biology and Materials and Energy.

This program is available to all alumni, parents, and students.

Friday, October 7
3p.m. - 4p.m. Eastern | Clark Hall, Room 206

Alumni, friends, students, and family of current Spanish majors/minors are invited to join the Spanish Program faculty for an exciting department update, news on current study abroad opportunities, and much more.

Following Bienvenidos will be a short reception.

Friday, October 7
3p.m. - 4p.m. Eastern | Peter B. Lewis Building

We invite students, parents, and alumni to join virtually or in person for a panel presentation and discussion with Philip A. Cola, Ph.D.

Cola is a research manager and practitioner-scholar with over 25 years of experience in the fiscal, legal, scientific, and ethical reviews of research.

Friday, October 7
3p.m. - 4p.m. Eastern | Virtual Program

We invite students, parents, and alumni to join virtually or in person for a panel presentation and discussion with Philip A. Cola, Ph.D.

Cola is a research manager and practitioner-scholar with over 25 years of experience in the fiscal, legal, scientific, and ethical reviews of research.

Friday, October 7
3p.m. - 4p.m. Eastern | Maltz Performing Arts Center

Tour the beautiful, remodeled Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center at the Temple-Tiereth Israel.

Friday, October 7
3p.m. - 4:30p.m. Eastern |

Join us on an outdoor walking tour of CWRU's Putnam Sculpture Collection for Homecoming Weekend! Led by CWRU senior Liah Townsley, learn about seven contemporary works on Case Western's North Side and Uptown. Dogs are welcome! 

This event is co-sponsored with The Sculpture Center.

Friday, October 7
3p.m. - 4:30p.m. Eastern | Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Research Building, Auditorium

This year’s lecture will feature Yuling Luo, Ph.D. (GRS’92), and Jay Short, Ph.D. (GRS’87).

Our speakers will present to alumni and students about their amazing work in the field of medicine.

The title and topic will be named closer to online registration. Reception to immediately follow.

Friday, October 7
3:15p.m. - 4:15p.m. Eastern | Sheila and Eric SamsonPavilion - Room TBD

Rebecca Owens, DNP (FPB ’19), MBA, MSN, RN-BC, has over 16 years of experience in psychiatric nursing leadership positions. She will discuss the benefits of mindful breathing on compassion fatigue in nurses.

This program qualifies as Continuing Education credit.

Friday, October 7
3:30p.m. - 4:30p.m. Eastern | Tinkham Veale University Center

The Office of Undergraduate Admission offers a special tour for our returning Spartans throughout homecoming weekend! You will learn about the updates to campus and fascinating trivia and fun facts while reminiscing with old friends. 

* Please note that these tours are not for prospective students. Please visit here to register for a student tour.

Friday, October 7
4p.m. - 5p.m. Eastern | Tinkham Veale University Center - Student Organization Center

Representatives from the Education Abroad Office will share opportunities for your students and answer questions about what CWRU provides.

First-Year Experience and Family Pograms presents this program to parents of current students.

Friday, October 7
4p.m. - 5p.m. Eastern | Clark Hall, Room 206

Alumni, friends, students, and family of current Spanish majors/minors are invited to join the Spanish Program faculty for a reception with coffee, tea, and bocadillos y pastelitos.

Friday, October 7
4p.m. - 6p.m. Eastern | Guilford House - Parlor and Lounge

Enjoy delightful desserts as we celebrate the LGBT community on campus with fellow alumni and friends.

Friday, October 7
4:15p.m. - 5:15p.m. Eastern | Peter B. Lewis Building

The pandemic, societal upheaval, remote work, technical and health innovations, and other irresistible forces decimated some companies while elevating and creating others.

The way we live and work has changed and will not return to the “way things were” a few years ago. The demands on leadership have changed along with this. Leaders today continue to navigate changing and uncertain waters of a competitive labor market, the great resignation, rising wages, hybrid workforces, health concerns, and greater scrutiny on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This panel of leaders and leadership experts will share thoughts on how people can best lead with a positive impact on their organizations, their people, and those they serve.

Friday, October 7
4:15p.m. - 5:15p.m. Eastern | Virtual Program

The pandemic, societal upheaval, remote work, technical and health innovations, and other irresistible forces decimated some companies while elevating and creating others.

The way we live and work has changed and will not return to the “way things were” a few years ago. The demands on leadership have changed along with this. Leaders today continue to navigate changing and uncertain waters of a competitive labor market, the great resignation, rising wages, hybrid workforces, health concerns, and greater scrutiny on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This panel of leaders and leadership experts will share thoughts on how people can best lead with a positive impact on their organizations, their people, and those they serve.

Friday, October 7
4:15p.m. - 5:30p.m. Eastern | Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion - Room TBD

Alumni, friends, and faculty, please join us for a light reception as we celebrate our FPB School of Nursing Homecoming and Reunion Weekend.

This informal gathering will allow you to connect with FPB leadership, classmates, and friends.

Friday, October 7
4:45p.m. - 5:30p.m. Eastern | TBD

Join us for punch and cookies after the Mini-Symposium!

Friday, October 7
4:45p.m. - 5:30p.m. Eastern | Agnar Pytte Center for Science Education and Research - Hovorka Atrium

Join us for punch and cookies after Mini-Symposium.

Friday, October 7
4:45p.m. - 6p.m. Eastern | Nord Hall - Lobby

Reconnect with classmates and meet some of our stellar students at the Dean’s Reception, where beer, wine, and appetizers will be served.

Afterward, walk over to Strosacker Auditorium for the 137th Awards Program of the Case Alumni Association.

Friday, October 7
5p.m. - 6:30p.m. Eastern | Linsalata Alumni Center - Great Hall

The College of Arts and Sciences introduces our inaugural donor recognition event. It’s a way for us to say thank you and for you to learn more about the College, meet fellow supporters, and have a fun evening!

By invitation only, please call 216.368.0097 for more information.

Friday, October 7
5p.m. - 9p.m. Eastern | Linsalata Alumni Center - Great Hall

This welcome reception kicks off homecoming weekend for the African American Alumni Association.

Members can reconnect with one another, parents, and students.

In addition, everyone can engage with faculty and staff members featured in the 'Profiles of Inclusive Excellence' 2022-2023 academic year series.

Friday, October 7
5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. Eastern | Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences

All alumni and friends are welcome!

Meet new Dean Dexter Voisin and celebrate our 2022 Alumni Award winners inducted into the Hall of Achievement. Reunion classes that gather will be recognized.

Friday, October 7
5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. Eastern | Virtual Program

All alumni and friends are welcome!

Meet new Dean Dexter Voisin and celebrate our 2022 Alumni Award winners inducted into the Hall of Achievement. Reunion classes that gather will be recognized.

Friday, October 7
5:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. Eastern | Peter B. Lewis

Weatherhead School of Management Alumni, we invite you to join us for our Annual Homecoming Alumni reception and awards ceremony.

All School of Management alumni are invited to attend, and we will be honoring the classes of 2012, '97, '87, '77, and '72! Gather your classmates and join us for a special evening of reminiscing and celebrating!

Friday, October 7
5:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. Eastern | Virtual Program

Weatherhead School of Management Alumni, we invite you to join us for our Annual Homecoming Alumni reception and awards ceremony.

All School of Management alumni are invited to attend, and we will be honoring the classes of 2012, '97, '87, '77, and '72! Gather your classmates and join us for a special evening of reminiscing and celebrating!

Friday, October 7
6p.m. - 7:15p.m. Eastern | Strosacker Auditorium

Our signature Homecoming event is a tribute to our alumni award winners, who bring honor to Case through their achievements and serve as role models to our students.

All alumni, parents, and students are invited to attend this event.

Friday, October 7
6p.m. - 9p.m. Eastern | School of law

Law Alumni are invited to recognize the accomplishments of our award winners and honor this year's reunion classes.

Friday, October 7
6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. Eastern | Guilford House - Parlor and Lounge

Enjoy food, drinks, and conversation with fellow alumni, students, and friends.

Friday, October 7
7:30p.m. - 10p.m. Eastern | The Jolly Scholar (located in Thwing Center)

Come meet and share stories with other CWRU parents at this jolly event!

Friday, October 7
8p.m. - 9:30p.m. Eastern | Strosacker Auditorium

A young and parentless girl adopts a 'dog' from the local pound, completely unaware that it's the galaxy's most wanted extraterrestrial. A cute story, a soundtrack of Elvis classics, and hand-painted animation make this Disney film a winner.

Friday, October 7
10p.m. - 11:30p.m. Eastern | Strosacker Auditorium

A young and parentless girl adopts a 'dog' from the local pound, completely unaware that it's the galaxy's most wanted extraterrestrial. A cute story, a soundtrack of Elvis classics, and hand-painted animation make this Disney film a winner.

Friday, October 7 - Saturday, October 8 | Strosacker Auditorium

A young and parentless girl adopts a 'dog' from the local pound, completely unaware that it's the galaxy's most wanted extraterrestrial. A cute story, a soundtrack of Elvis classics, and hand-painted animation make this Disney film a winner.

Saturday, October 8
8:30a.m. - 9:30a.m. Eastern | DiSanto Field

This annual race held in honor of Stephanie Tubbs Jones extends in and around campus and University Circle.

All proceeds directly benefit a current undergraduate CWRU student.

Register by Friday, September 30, to receive a t-shirt.

This event is made possible through support from the Office of Student Activities and Leadership and CWRU Athletics.

Saturday, October 8
9a.m. - 10a.m. Eastern | TBD

Enjoy casual conversations with members of the Department of Chemistry.

Saturday, October 8
9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. Eastern | Tinkham Veale University Center - Senior Classroom

The African American Alumni Association (AAAA) board members will meet and discuss upcoming projects/programs & elections for the new board members.

Saturday, October 8
9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. Eastern | Virtual Program

African American Alumni Association (AAAA) board members meet and discuss upcoming projects/programs & elections for the new board members.

Saturday, October 8
9:30a.m. - 12p.m. Eastern | Squire Valleevue and Valley Ridge Farms

Visit the University Farm to learn about our research and teaching areas at the farm and the Farm Food Program.

All alumni, parents, and students are welcome to register to tour the farm!

Saturday, October 8
10a.m. - 11a.m. Eastern | Western Reserve Historical Society

The Hay-McKinney Mansion is 20,000 square foot, Italian Renaissance Revival home located in the fashionable Wade Allotment (now University Circle).

Join this docent-led tour to learn about this living museum once briefly inhabited, which tells the stories of Mrs. Clara Hay, the McKinney family, and prominent Clevelanders who built a city through savvy entrepreneurship and generous philanthropy.

The home is now furnished with period artifacts from the WRHS collections; each room is laid out as it might have been in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The mansion is a picture of a city’s rise and the men and women who shaped it.

Guests are invited to stay after the tour, take a deeper dive into any museum galleries, and ride the original Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel.

Saturday, October 8
10a.m. - 11:30a.m. Eastern | Mandel Community Studies Center - Room 115

Hear what the Mandel School is doing today.

Saturday, October 8
10a.m. - 11:30a.m. Eastern | Virtual Program

Hear what the Mandel School is doing today.

Saturday, October 8
10a.m. - 12p.m. Eastern | Virtual Program

Spanish Alumni are invited to join the Spanish faculty for presentation and conversation.

Saturday, October 8
10a.m. - 1p.m. Eastern | Glennan Building - Rooftop

Case Amateur Radio Club will be on the air. Tours of the amateur radio station will also be available.

To learn more about the group, click here. ( link to https://w8edu.wordpress.com/)

This event is open to all alumni, parents, and students!

Saturday, October 8
10a.m. - 1p.m. Eastern | Nord Hall - Lobby

It's not getting older; it's getting better!

Tour the recently renovated Quad and the labs that make it a world-class research center. Stop by Nord Hall to pick up your tour guide, your gift from the Case School of Engineering (one per family), and a list of activities.

Saturday, October 8
10:30a.m. - 12p.m. Eastern | School of Law

A brunch ceremony honoring law school graduates of 50 years or more. The event will include the induction of the classes of 1972 into the Barristers Golden Circle.

Saturday, October 8
11a.m. - 1p.m. Eastern | Dittrick Museum of Medical History

The Dittrick Medical History Center collections document the advancement of clinical knowledge and the history of medical technology.

Current exhibits feature a heart-lung machine developed and built-in Cleveland, the Skuy history of contraception collection, and more.

All alumni, parents and students are invited! Please register to attend our open house; the museum can have up to 20 visitors at a time.

Saturday, October 8
11a.m. - 1p.m. Eastern | Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion - Room TBD

The Alumni Association Awards event is an annual FPB tradition.

Join us as we gather to celebrate the accomplishments of the FPB Alumni Association 2022 Alumni Award winners. We will also be honoring our Grand Classes!

Saturday, October 8
11a.m. - 1p.m. Eastern | Virtual Program

The Alumni Association Awards event is an annual FPB tradition.

Join us as we gather to celebrate the accomplishments of the FPB Alumni Association 2022 Alumni Award winners. We will also be honoring our Grand Classes!

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Saturday, October 8
11a.m. - 1p.m. Eastern | Juniper Road - outside of Linsalata Alumni Center

Student Activities and Leadership and the Class Officer Collective proudly present two hours of student entertainment, fun games, a beer garden, and much more!

This year's new location will be on Juniper Road in front of the Linsalata Alumni Center. Participants may also register for Sparty's Pregame Party, which provides even more things to do and a stadium-style all-you-can-eat lunch!

Saturday, October 8
11a.m. - 1p.m. Eastern | Linsalata Alumni Center

Join the Spartan community as everyone gets ready for the football game!

This reinvented pregame event will provide all-you-can-eat stadium food, the CWRU marching band, an open-air photo booth, balloon artist, and of course, Sparty!

The student tailgate will be outside on Juniper Road with even more entertainment and a beer garden for all to enjoy!

Saturday, October 8
11:30a.m. - 1p.m. Eastern | Tomlinson Hall

Alumni, students, and their families are invited to our inaugural Case School of Engineering Picnic in Tomlinson Hall.

Admission covers a make-your-own taco bowl and beverage!

Saturday, October 8
11:30a.m. - 1p.m. Eastern | Tomlinson Hall

Saturday, October 8
11:30a.m. - 1p.m. Eastern | Tomlinson Hall

Saturday, October 8
11:30a.m. - 1p.m. Eastern | Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion Courtyard

Saturday, October 8
12p.m. - 1p.m. Eastern | Mather Memorial Building

Take a tour of WRUW, the campus radio station, and learn the latest about the Cleveland music scene. 

Saturday, October 8
12p.m. - 1p.m. Eastern | School of Law

CLE Session, topic: The Past, Present, and Future of Precedent in the Supreme Court.

1-hour CLE credit for Ohio attorneys, pending approval.

Speaker: Jonathan H. Adler,
Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law;
Director, Coleman P. Burke Center for Environmental Law;
Case Western Reserve University School of Law

All CWRU alumni, parents, and students are welcome to attend this event.

Saturday, October 8
12p.m. - 1:30p.m. Eastern | Virtual Program

The 25th Reunion! Connect with classmates from all over.

Saturday, October 8
12p.m. - 1:30p.m. Eastern | Mandel Community Studies Center

Lunch for our 50th Reunion Alumni, followed by a Zoom with classmates from all over.

Saturday, October 8
12p.m. - 1:30p.m. Eastern | Virtual Program

The 50th Reunion! Connect with classmates from all over.

Saturday, October 8
12p.m. - 1:30p.m. Eastern | Mandel Community Studies Center

Lunch for our 40th Reunion Alumni, followed by a Zoom with classmates from all over.

Saturday, October 8
12p.m. - 1:30p.m. Eastern | Virtual Program

The 40th Reunion! Connect with classmates from all over.

Saturday, October 8
12p.m. - 1:30p.m. Eastern | Mandel Community Studies Center

Lunch for our 25th Reunion Alumni, followed by a Zoom with classmates from all over.

Saturday, October 8
1p.m. - 4p.m. Eastern |

Come cheer on the CWRU Spartan football team as they take on the St. Vincent Bearcats! 

• Kickoff is at 1 p.m.
• See the homecoming court at halftime!
• Admission is free if you register here!
• Parking is available in Garage S-46 for $7 per vehicle.
  

Saturday, October 8
3p.m. - 4p.m. Eastern | Cleveland Museum of Art

Graduate students from the Department of Art History will lead tours highlighting their favorite museum pieces and showcasing their expertise.

Saturday, October 8
3p.m. - 4p.m. Eastern | Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion

Spend time touring the centerpiece of the Health Education Campus, the Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion, a 477,000 sqft building.

This magnificent space where medicine, nursing, dental, physician assistant, and social work students study and learn together features a 27,000-square-foot central atrium that draws maximum light from a specially engineered roof. 

Participants can choose between the elevator or stairs as the tour goes from floor to floor.

Saturday, October 8
3:30p.m. - 4:30p.m. Eastern | Tinkham Veale University Center

The Office of Undergraduate Admission offers a special tour for our returning Spartans throughout homecoming weekend! You will learn about the updates to campus and fascinating trivia and fun facts while reminiscing with old friends. 

* Please note that these tours are not for prospective students. Please visit here to register for a student tour.

Saturday, October 8
4p.m. - 5p.m. Eastern | Delta Upsilon Fraternity

Alumni and parents, join us at the Delta Upsilon House after the conclusion of the football game!

The house is located at the top of the hill, south side of Carlton Road near South Quad.

Saturday, October 8
4p.m. - 5p.m. Eastern | Mather Memorial Building

Tour WRUW, the campus radio station and hear the latest about the Cleveland music scene.

Saturday, October 8
4p.m. - 5:15p.m. Eastern | Peter B. Lewis Building

Join us for the 20-year celebration of the Weatherhead School of Management at the Peter B. Lewis Building!

Saturday, October 8
4p.m. - 6p.m. Eastern | TBD

Board and Committee Members will reconnect for their annual business meeting.

Please see the virtual registration listing to register and join the meeting if you cannot attend in person.

Saturday, October 8
4p.m. - 6p.m. Eastern | Virtual Program

Board and Committee Members will reconnect for their annual business meeting.

Saturday, October 8
5p.m. - 7p.m. Eastern | InterContinental Suites Hotel

Calling Class of 1962!

Join us as we raise a glass for all our FPB School of Nursing alums celebrating their reunion. This informal gathering will allow you to gather with classmates and connect with old friends.

Saturday, October 8
5p.m. - 7p.m. Eastern | InterContinental Suites Hotel

Calling Class of 1967!

Join us as we raise a glass for all our FPB School of Nursing alums celebrating their reunion. This informal gathering will allow you to gather with classmates and connect with old friends.

Saturday, October 8
5p.m. - 7p.m. Eastern | InterContinental Suites Hotel

Calling Class of 1972!

Join us as we raise a glass for all our FPB School of Nursing alums celebrating their reunion. This informal gathering will allow you to gather with classmates and connect with old friends.

Saturday, October 8
5p.m. - 7p.m. Eastern | InterContinental Suites Hotel

Calling Class of 1977!

Join us as we raise a glass for all our FPB School of Nursing alums celebrating their reunion. This informal gathering will allow you to gather with classmates and connect with old friends.

Saturday, October 8
5p.m. - 7p.m. Eastern | InterContinental Suites Hotel

Calling Class of 1982!

Join us as we raise a glass for all our FPB School of Nursing alums celebrating their reunion. This informal gathering will allow you to gather with classmates and connect with old friends.

Saturday, October 8
5p.m. - 7p.m. Eastern | InterContinental Suites Hotel

Calling Class of 1987!

Join us as we raise a glass for all our FPB School of Nursing alums celebrating their reunion. This informal gathering will allow you to gather with classmates and connect with old friends.

Saturday, October 8
5p.m. - 7p.m. Eastern | InterContinental Suite Hotel

Calling Class of 1992!

Join us as we raise a glass for all our FPB School of Nursing alums celebrating their reunion. This informal gathering will allow you to gather with classmates and connect with old friends.

Saturday, October 8
5p.m. - 7p.m. Eastern | InterContinental Suites Hotel

Calling Class of 2002!

Join us as we raise a glass for all our FPB School of Nursing alums celebrating their reunion. This informal gathering will allow you to gather with classmates and connect with old friends.

Saturday, October 8
5p.m. - 7p.m. Eastern | InterContinental Suites Hotel

Calling Class of 2012!

Join us as we raise a glass for all our FPB School of Nursing alums celebrating their reunion. This informal gathering will allow you to gather with classmates and connect with old friends.

Saturday, October 8
5p.m. - 7p.m. Eastern | School of Law

Induction Ceremony and Reception for the Black Law Students Association.

Saturday, October 8
5p.m. - 9p.m. Eastern | Thwing Center - Excelsior Ballroom

The African American Alumni Association's evening of dinner and dancing!

Guests are encouraged to dress in the decade of their tenure at CWRU. Don't miss out on this festive Throwback party!

Saturday, October 8
5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m. Eastern | Peter B. Lewis Building

Join us as we re-dedicate the famous Peter B. Lewis building commemorating its 20th anniversary!

Saturday, October 8
5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m. Eastern | Virtual Program

Join us as we re-dedicate the famous Peter B. Lewis building commemorating its 20th anniversary!

Saturday, October 8
6p.m. - 8p.m. Eastern | Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences - Noble Commons Lobby

Join in for socializing and informal networking opportunities for alumni and guests, including fun activities.

Saturday, October 8
6p.m. - 9p.m. Eastern | Linsalata Alumni Center - Great Hall

Join Dean Joy K. Ward as we celebrate the College's Distinguished Alumni Award winners, the 50th reunion of the Class of 1972, members of the Biology, Chemistry, and Spanish reunions, and all others returning to campus to celebrate.

A brief reception will occur before our banquet dinner and awards presentation.

Before registering for this event, members of the Class of 1972 should contact the College's development team at collegesupport@cwru.edu for an exclusive discount code.

Saturday, October 8
6p.m. - 9p.m. Eastern | School of Law

Class of '72 50th Class Reunion Dinner.

Saturday, October 8
7p.m. - 8:50p.m. Eastern | Strosacker Auditorium

An American grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that his grandfather was not as insane as people believe, is invited to Transylvania, where he discovers the process that reanimates a dead body. Iconic, hilarious spoof written by Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder.

Saturday, October 8
7p.m. - 10p.m. Eastern | Hofbräuhaus Cleveland

Annual alumni gathering to celebrate the founding of Delta Upsilon, the oldest fraternity at CWRU.

Saturday, October 8
8p.m. - 10p.m. Eastern | Severance Hall

Enjoy an evening in the beauty of Severance Hall for a performance of Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony with Conductor Thierry Fischer.

Saturday, October 8
8p.m. - 10p.m. Eastern | East Bell Commons

Join the fun at East Bell Commons for a national headlining artist performance! Stay tuned for an announcement later this summer.

University Programming Board and the Office of Student Activities and Leadership are proud co-sponsors of this free event!

Saturday, October 8 - Sunday, October 9 | Strosacker Auditorium

An American grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that his grandfather was not as insane as people believe, is invited to Transylvania, where he discovers the process that reanimates a dead body. Iconic, hilarious spoof written by Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder.

Sunday, October 9
8a.m. - 11a.m. Eastern | Cleveland Skating Club

The African American Alumni Association invites you to feed your body and soul through fellowship with other CWRU alumni.

Sunday, October 9
10:30a.m. - 12p.m. Eastern | https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hudson+Relay+Rocks/@41.5045361,-81.6106202,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8830fbd2d34cd4ef:0xbe1ba6286d4df727!8m2!3d41.5045361!4d-81.6084315

Join us on a stroll across campus and through stories of CWRU's history! Learn about CWRU's beginnings, secrets, quirks, beauty, and its fascinating past of almost 200 years. We'll begin at Adelbert Hall, walk through the Case Quad, and then cross Euclid to learn about the historic former campus of the Flora Stone Mather College for Women. Approx. 90 minutes. Wear comfortable shoes.

Sunday, October 9
10:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. Eastern | School of Law

The Society of Benchers 59th Annual Dinner and Induction Ceremony.

Sunday, October 9
11a.m. - 2p.m. Eastern | Linsalata Alumni Center - House and Patio

Join fellow Graduates of the Last Decade 'GOLD' classes of 2012 - 2022 for brunch and mimosas! 

Welcome the Class of 2022 to The Alumni Association of CWRU!

Sunday, October 9
1p.m. - 2p.m. Eastern | Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion

Spend time touring the centerpiece of the Health Education Campus, the Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion, a 477,000 sqft building.

This magnificent space where medicine, nursing, dental, physician assistant, and social work students study and learn together features a 27,000-square-foot central atrium that draws maximum light from a specially engineered roof. 

Participants can choose between the elevator or stairs as the tour goes from floor to floor.

Sunday, October 9
1p.m. - 4:30p.m. Eastern | Playhouse Square (State Theater)

Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES. Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, LES MISÉRABLES is a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and 22 languages, LES MISÉRABLES is still undisputedly "one of the greatest musicals ever created" (Chicago Tribune).