Events

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The Mandel School offers a variety of events for our students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members.

Our admissions team also holds events for prospective students; our field education department hosts trainings for community partners; and our Center for Evidence-Based PracticesTrauma Center and Community Innovation Network host research and training events.

Are you planning an event? Please consider reviewing major religious holidays and observances prior to scheduling your event. An easy way to see these holidays in your CWRU Google calendar is to: Click on the gear icon in the top right of your calendar > Settings > Add calendar dropdown > Browse calendars of interest > click the checkboxes of interest. Adding all global religious holidays to your calendar will give you awareness for scheduling and for honoring the holidays of your coworkers. Once added and out of your settings, you can check/uncheck the holiday calendars in the bottom left under Other calendars to view them.

Please also be sure to reference the school's event calendar and the  when planning your events.


Upcoming Events

February 2026

  • Thu,
    Feb 19
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    Explore Dual-degree Opportunities at the Mandel School

    Join us for an information session highlighting the dual-degree options that allow you to earn a top-ranked master’s degree from the Mandel School while leveraging the strengths of other high-caliber graduate programs across the CWRU campus. By combining social work or nonprofit leadership…

  • Sat,
    Feb 28
    Room with prospective students watching a presentation
    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    MSW Open House 2026

    Join us on-campus in Cleveland for our fully in-person MSW Open House. You don't want to miss this unique opportunity to meet many members of the Mandel community. Plan to be with us for a full day of information, engagement and connection. We will provide structured and organic opportunities to…

March 2026

  • Wed,
    Mar 4
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    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Impact Talk #1: The Evolution of My Social Work Career with Norman Sohn, PhD (SAS ‘68)

    Dr. Sohn will reflect on his 57-year career journey in social work. He will discuss how and why he initially chose social work as a profession, his acceptance into and experiences at The Mandel School, and the ways his career evolved across different roles, settings, and stages of life. He will…

  • Thu,
    Mar 5
    Student sitting at a table looking at a speaker
    7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

    Master of Social Work (MSW): Zoom Info Session

    Turn your passion for social impact into a meaningful career with the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at ÃÛÌÒAPP. Ranked #12 nationally and #1 in Ohio by U.S. News & World Report, our Master of Social Work (MSW) program equips you with…

  • Wed,
    Mar 18
    Image of outside photo of Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences with trees and front plaza with steps
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Impact Talk #2: Maternal Mental Health with Jazmin Long (SAS ’15, MNO ‘15)

    Maternal mental health challenges affect up to 1 in 5 women during pregnancy or postpartum, yet many go undiagnosed or untreated. Untreated conditions can have lasting impacts on maternal well-being, infant development, and family health. This training equips professionals with the knowledge and…

  • Wed,
    Mar 25
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    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Impact Talk #3: How Social Workers Improve the Lives of Millions with Richard Lewis Jones, PhD (SAS '75; GRS '81, social welfare)

    Richard Lewis Jones, PhD (SAS '75; GRS '81, social welfare) Mandel School Visiting Committee member and NASW social work pioneer Social workers are on the front lines, helping communities navigate the real-life impact of shifting policies on housing, healthcare and social services. Federal funding…

  • Thu,
    Mar 26
    Students looking forward and one laughing
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    Paying for Graduate School Information Session via Zoom

    Are you considering graduate school but wondering how to fund your education? Join us to learn about the numerous opportunities for scholarships, financial aid, and CWRU employee tuition waiver benefits available at the Mandel School. This session will cover financial resources for our Master of…

April 2026

  • Tue,
    Apr 7
    Students looking forward and one laughing
    7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

    Explore the Part-time Master of Social Work (MSW) at the Mandel School

    Ready to advance your career in social work without putting the rest of your life on hold? Join us for an information session focused on the Part-Time Master of Social Work (MSW) at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at ÃÛÌÒAPP. Ranked #12…

May 2026

  • Tue,
    May 5
    Students looking forward and one laughing
    7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

    Master of Social Work (MSW): Zoom Info Session

    Ready to Make a Difference in the World? Turn your passion for social impact into a meaningful career with the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at ÃÛÌÒAPP. Ranked #12 nationally and #1 in Ohio by U.S. News & World Report, our Master of…