MANDEL CENTER FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Note to CNM Students:
Graduates of CNM and MNO programs, along with their guests, are encouraged to attend the Mandel Center Graduation Celebration to celebrate their accomplishments. The event is held in the Frank Hovorka Atrium from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. This is always a wonderful party where fellow graduating students, faculty and staff gather for great food and conversation. A brief program will begin at 2:00 p.m.
CNMs are also invited to watch the MNOs receive their diplomas at the MSASS Diploma Ceremony which follows the University Convocation. No tickets are required for the Diploma Ceremony.
Certificates will be mailed in late May to the forwarding address provided by the CNM student on his or her graduation application.
2007 COMMENCEMENT
The Mandel Center would like to congratulate its graduating class of 2007. Information for graduates and their guests regarding the events of Commencement Weekend may be found on this page.
ON THIS PAGE:
Information for Graduates
Information for Guests
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Mandel Center Commencement Contact
Wendy Jelinek
wendy.jelinek@case.edu
216.368.8566
KEY DATES AND LOCATIONS FOR GRADUATES
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2007
Convocation Robing and Line Up (MNO Graduates):
MSASS, 3rd Floor, 8:00 a.m.
University-Wide Convocation:
Veale Center, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
This is a ticketed event and is required for MNO graduates.
MSASS and Mandel Center Diploma Ceremony:
The Temple Tifereth, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Mandel Center Graduation Celebration:
Frank Hovorka Atrium, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
EVENT PREPARATIONS
TASKS TO COMPLETE PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
Graduation Announcements and Commencement Resource Guides
Mandel Center, Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center, Lower Level
Contact Wendy Jelinek: 216.368.8566
Announcements serve as a means of informing friends and relatives of your
achievement. Ten announcements are being provided for each graduate.
Graduates can also pick up a Commencement Resource Guide, which is a
booklet published by the university to provide information to guests and
graduates about commencement weekend.
Commencement Ceremonies Registration
All graduates must register online by April 1st. To check your registration status, please contact Wendy Jelinek at 216.368.8566 or wendy.jelinek@case.edu.
Convocation Ticket Pick Up
Mandel Center, Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center, Lower Level
Contact Wendy Jelinek: 216.368.8566
You may pick up the two guest tickets that were reserved at the time
you registered for Commencement online.
Extra Convocation Tickets
To request additional tickets for the University Convocation, please send an email to Wendy Jelinek with the number of tickets requested.
Grad Fair (cap and gown purchase):
University Bookstore, Thwing Center
You can purchase and pick up your cap and gown at the Case Western Reserve
University Grad Fair
at Thwing Student Center/University Bookstore from 10:00 a.m.
to 7:00 p.m. on March 21 and March 22.
MNOs should purchase the hood for social work (citron).
Clear Financial Account Required
Graduates must fulfill all financial obligations to the university by Sunday, May 13, 2007 to participate in Commencement.
DETAILED EVENT INFORMATION
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2007
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Convocation Robing And Line Up (MNO Graduates):
MSASS, 3rd Floor, 8:00 a.m.
MNO graduates are required to attend the morning University-wide Convocation.
Guests are not required to attend this session and may make their way to Veale Center, which opens at 8:00 a.m. for guest seating.
Appropriate Academic Attire
Graduates must wear Case Western Reserve University academic regalia (cap, gown, and hood) to participate in the procession and ceremonies.
No adornment of any kind is worn outside the robe or cap and no item (purse or backpack) may be carried. A small fanny pack worn under the gown around the waist is a good solution to carry such items as keys, comb, money, and personal identification. Graduates are advised to wear comfortable shoes and attire appropriate for the weather (including an umbrella if necessary).
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University-Wide Convocation Ceremony
Veale Center, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
The Convocation Ceremony includes the presentation of honorary degrees, a commencement address, and the conferring of degrees by the President of the University. No diplomas are given out at this ceremony. If you plan to attend this event, you should have registered online.
Tickets are required for guests to attend this ceremony. Guests without tickets are welcome to view the ceremony via live broadcast in either Horsburgh Gym/Emerson Center, which is immediately adjacent to Veale Center, or via live webcast.
The Veale Center will open at 8:00 a.m. for guest seating; the academic procession will leave MSASS at approximately 8:40 a.m. and the ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at 10:45 a.m.
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MSASS and Mandel Center Diploma Ceremony
The Temple Tifereth, 1855 Ansel Road, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tickets are not required to attend this ceremony. The Temple Tifereth will open for guest seating at 11:00 a.m. Guests may be seated in the Temple while graduates are rehearsing.
Graduates will be individually recognized and hooded at this ceremony. A professional photographer will take a picture of each graduate receiving his or her diploma from the Dean.
The diplomas for May graduates who have met all university financial obligations will be presented on stage at the MSASS Diploma Ceremony.
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Mandel Center Graduation Celebration
Frank Hovorka Atrium, 2080 Adelbert Road, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
MNO, CNM, and EDM Nonprofit Fellows graduates, and their families and friends are invited to join the Mandel Center faculty and staff for a Graduation Celebration in the Frank Hovorka Atrium of the Agnar Pytte Center on Adelbert Road. Luncheon will be served. A brief program will begin at 2:00 p.m.
Please RSVP for this event by May 11th to Nicole Rothstein at 216.368.5367 or nicole.ross@case.edu. If you have not received an invitation, please contact Ms. Rothstein.
GUEST INFORMATION
Event Map (Click map markers for more information)
Red Shuttle Route
Blue Shuttle Route
Parking
Free parking is available all day beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 20, in all Case Western Reserve University parking lots. These lots will be clearly marked. Please note that University Hospital visitor lots do not offer free parking for commencement guests. Free parking off-campus also will be provided at The Temple, site of one diploma ceremony. Attendants will be available at all lots to assist and answer questions.
It is recommended that visitors park closest to the location of the event they will attend last and take the free shuttle buses throughout the day. Buses will stop at clearly marked locations.
Special Accommodations for Disabled Graduates or Guests
If you require any special accommodations for disabled graduates or guests, be sure to let us know in advance. Contact Wendy Jelinek at 216.368.8566 or wendy.jelinek@case.edu if you have any further questions regarding the diploma ceremony.
Photographs and Videos
A professional photographer will take a picture of each graduate receiving his or her diploma. Graduates who have submitted a photo release form will receive a free proof of this photo in the mail along with information on how to purchase additional prints.
Since professional photographs will be available, family members and guests are encouraged to remain in their seats, relax and enjoy the ceremony. To insure the comfort and safety of everyone, it is requested that guests not block the aisles or sightlines of others during the ceremony.
Please note: the Photographer Release Form (PDF) must be turned in to Edna Wade by Monday, April 30th.
Additional Commencement Information
Guests and graduates may also visit the Case Commencement website for more information regarding the Commencement weekend. Information regarding travel arrangements can be found on the Case Commencement Guest Information page.
TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR COMMENCEMENT DAY
Cornell Road Bridge Construction
The Cornell Road Bridge is being rebuilt and will be closed to vehicular traffic between Murray Hill and Circle Drive. There is a pedestrian bridge at the site, but vehicles must take alternate routes. For detailed directions to campus, go to: www.case.edu/visit/map/dir.html.
Directions for visitors from the east, who will be affected most by Cornell Bridge construction: From the east via Interstate 80 (Ohio Turnpike - From eastern Ohio and Pennsylvania), take the Ohio Turnpike to the interchange for I-480 West (exit 187). Proceed west on I-480, which merges with I-271 North. Stay north on I-271 then exit at Cedar Road (sharp right turn off exit ramp). Follow Cedar Road westbound toward Cleveland. (Case is about 20-25 minutes from this point.) Where Cedar starts down a steep hill, look for a sign identifying Case Western Reserve University on your right at the corner of Murray Hill Road. Turn right onto Murray Hill Road, left onto Adelbert Road and continue toward campus.Euclid Corridor Construction
The Euclid Corridor Construction project will be ongoing during the time of Commencement. Please visit http://www.euclidtransit.org/construction_alert/euclidAvee80th.asp for the most current information.
Cleveland Marathon
The Cleveland Rite Aid Marathon takes place on Commencement Day. The race route passes through University Circle on East Boulevard, close to the campus. Marathon participants are expected between 8:45 a.m. and 12 noon. This will affect both parking and traffic routes on the morning of commencement:
- Martin Luther King. Jr. (MLK) Boulevard will be totally closed to vehicular traffic between the VA Hospital and the I-90/Route 2 Shoreway from 8:00 a.m. until about 1:00 p.m.
- East Boulevard will be totally closed to vehicular traffic between Ford Drive and the MLK traffic circle from 8:00 a.m. until about 1:00 p.m.
- East Boulevard between Euclid Avenue and Ford Drive will be restricted to one-way northbound traffic until 11:30 a.m.
- Chester Avenue will be restricted to eastbound traffic until 11:30 a.m. if you are driving to Case from the east or west on I-90 the morning of Commencement, look for an electronic signboard (one for each direction) telling you to exit at East 55th for Case Commencement. At East 55th head south to Chester and then east to the Case campus. East Boulevard can be accessed only from Euclid Avenue until the race is over, around 11:30 a.m. Anyone heading from Ford Drive or Bellflower Road will need to turn right at East Boulevard.
KEY DATES AND LOCATIONS FOR GUESTS
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2007
University-Wide Convocation:
Veale Center, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Seating begins at 8:00 a.m.
Tickets are required for guests to attend this ceremony. Guests without tickets are welcome to view the ceremony via live broadcast in either Horsburgh Gym/Emerson Center, which is immediately adjacent to Veale Center, or via live webcast.
MSASS and Mandel Center Diploma Ceremony:
The Temple Tifereth, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Seating begins at 11:00 a.m.
Tickets are not required to attend this ceremony. The Temple Tifereth will open for guest seating at 11:00 a.m. Guests may be seated in the Temple Tifereth while graduates are rehearsing.
Mandel Center Graduation Celebration:
Frank Hovorka Atrium, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
MNO, CNM, and EDM Nonprofit Fellows graduates, and their families and friends are invited to join the Mandel Center faculty and staff for a Graduation Celebration in the Frank Hovorka Atrium of the Agnar Pytte Center on Adelbert Road. Luncheon will be served. A brief program will begin at 2:00 p.m.
Mandel Center Commencement Contact
Wendy Jelinek
wendy.jelinek@case.edu
216.368.8566