Join the Center for Civic Engagement & Learning’s (CCEL) Executive Council for a series of upcoming live Zoom virtual events to hear about unique community assets from Cleveland change-makers. Participating can also count towards CCEL’s CWRUinCLE Challenge, a self-paced fall 2020 semester contest to receive a digital badge and chance to earn prizes by completing one virtual CLE-themed activity from the categories of art, community, education, nature and wellness.
All students in the CWRU community are invited to participate in CWRUinCLE Live.
All of the following events will be offered via Zoom.
“Noir From Afar with Literary Cleveland”
Friday, Oct. 30
12:45 to 1:45 p.m. EST
Engage in spooky fun with Literary Cleveland and listen to recorded author readings of original noir stories written by Greater Cleveland authors set in Cleveland and nearby places. Stories will include include snippets from authors Abby Collete (A Deadly Inside Scoop), Susan Petrone (Heebie-Jeebie Girl), and Stephanie Cole (Al Dente’s Inferno).
Participants also will learn about the history of and upcoming events from Literary Cleveland, a local nonprofit “and creative writing center that empowers people to explore other voices and discover their own,” by hearing from the organization’s executive director, Matt Weinkham.
Register for the “Noir From Afar with Literary Cleveland.”
“Knife Skills” with Brandon Chrostowski, EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute
Thursday, Nov. 5
5 to 6 p.m. EST
Hear from American chef, politician, entrepreneur, CNN Hero and CEO of EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute, Brandon Chrostowski, on his work and the documentary, Knife Skills. The documentary is set at EDWINS, here in Cleveland, which gives formerly incarcerated adults a foundation in the culinary and hospitality industry while providing a support network necessary for their long-term success. Those interested in attending are encouraged to watch the documentary ahead of time (40 min) before the talk and Q&A with Chrostowski.
“Freedom On and Freedom After Juneteenth” with Karamu House
Friday, Nov, 6
12:45 to 2 p.m. EST
Staff from Cleveland’s Karamu House—the oldest, producing African American theatre in the nation—will join in conversation with CCEL’s Executive Council and Adiah Bailey, president of CWRU Black Student Union, to reflect on the legacy of Juneteenth and the country’s ongoing need for racial justice.
Since Juneteenth 2020, Karamu House has released a series of original “Freedom on Juneteenth” and “Freedom After Juneteenth” productions as an artistic response to the recent murders of Black Americans. Segments of the productions will be previewed during the event followed by a panel and Q&A.