The Case Western Reserve University Class of 2029 officially kicked off their first full week on campus with tradition-filled events welcoming them into the CWRU community. On Monday (Aug. 18), first-year and transfer students gathered at Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center for the University Welcome, where they were greeted by university leaders, orientation staff and the Spartan mascot, Spartie. From there, they enjoyed the New Student BBQ, complete with music, games and tim...| The Daily
This weekend marked a milestone for the Case Western Reserve University Class of 2029: move-in day. Hundreds of first-year and transfer students hauled suitcases, boxes, and bins into their new campus homes—greeted by orientation leaders, Spartie, and other volunteers who offered smiles, directions, and much-needed muscle. Now, those new students are fully immersed in Discover Week—a seven-day orientation program (Aug. 17–24) to help them settle in and connect with the CWRU community. T...| The Daily
Editor’s note: Medha Karumanchi, the author of this story, is a student employee in the University Marketing and Communications department. She is a second-year CWRU student majoring in biochemistry. By the time your orientation lanyard is tucked away and your first syllabi are handed out, you’ll realize there’s a lot about Case Western Reserve University that no one tells you: the unspoken wisdom, unofficial hacks and small things that only emerge after you’ve been here a while. Wh...| The Daily