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May 16, 2008
Case Western Reserve's 2008 commencement ceremonies to feature live-blogging from Craig Newmark
When Case Western Reserve University alumnus Craig Newmark delivers the keynote address during the 2008 commencement ceremonies on May 18, he will literally be connected with graduates, their families and a global audience. That's because Newmark plans to blog during his speech.
May 06, 2008
Student Turning Point Society selects new members, looks ahead to fostering additional campus relationships
During a recent weekend brunch, Case Western Reserve University's Student Turning Point Society (STPS) welcomed 17 new members who will serve as ambassadors to share the spirit of Case Western Reserve with alumni, donors, and friends.
May 05, 2008
Case Western Reserve University expands Community Card program to Cuyahoga county residents
Just in time for spring and summer activities, Greater Clevelanders can now take advantage of discounts to movies, area restaurants and more by signing up for Case Western Reserve University's Case Community Card.
March 18, 2008
Case Western Reserve University at forefront of sexual conduct awareness
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but Case Western Reserve University's Task Force on Sexual Conduct works to raise campus consciousness about sexual violence throughout the year.
March 06, 2008
Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist, to deliver Case Western Reserve University's commencement address
Craig Newmark, founder and customer service representative of the Internet classified ad giant craigslist.org and a double alumnus of Case Western Reserve University, will deliver the keynote address at its commencement ceremonies, Sunday, May 18, at 9:30 a.m. in the Veale Athletic and Recreation Center.
March 03, 2008
Case Greek Life takes home top awards at conference
Case Western Reserve University's Panhellenic Council (Panhel) and Interfraternity Congress (IFC) were recognized as the best councils in their respective divisions at the recent Mid-American Greek Council Association (MGCA) Conference in Chicago.
February 18, 2008
Black box brings attention to energy usage on campus
The university's sustainability office and deltaE, an undergraduate club aimed at making positive changes in campus energy consumption, recently constructed a project that demonstrates just how much energy one small item consumes.
February 01, 2008
President Snyder proclaims Women's Heart Health Month
Case Western Reserve University President Barbara R. Snyder, dressed in a red jacket, signed a proclamation today designating February as "Women's Heart Health Month" on campus.
Summer reading selection, convocation speaker reflect campus Darwin celebration
Case Western Reserve University's common reading selection -- and its annual Fall Convocation speaker -- for 2008 will help kick off the university's yearlong celebration of Charles Darwin.
January 29, 2008
Case Western Reserve University, industry partner to debut break-through mobile technology
Beginning February 1, students, faculty and staff at Case Western Reserve's Cleveland, Ohio, campus will be participating in the nation's first trial of "2D codes" -- commonly referred to as "QR Codes" -- by bringing the cell phone technology to campus.
January 28, 2008
Mather Dance Center turns 100, plans celebration February 4-10
For 100 years, the sounds of dancing feet have echoed across the floors of Case Western Reserve University's Mather Dance Center (formerly the Mather Gymnasium of the former Flora Stone Mather College for Women). The building's centennial anniversary will be celebrated February 4-10 with the return of notable alumni to participate in dance concerts, master classes, workshops, seminars, galas and more.
January 25, 2008
Kenneth Basch led Case Western Reserve campus growth, to pursue opportunity at Wake Forest
Kenneth A. Basch, who has led Case Western Reserve University through one of its greatest periods of campus growth, is taking on a new challenge—at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C.
January 09, 2008
Case Western Reserve's Ashley Horton holds court
Senior Ashley Horton wants to go to law school and eventually become a lawyer after she graduates from Case Western Reserve University in the spring, but for now, the only court she's focused on is the one in Horsburgh Gym where she's been dropping the gavel on opponents all season long.
December 10, 2007
University conducts successful crisis training, limited test of emergency alert system
About 200 students; police, paramedic and fire personnel; and other Case Western Reserve University, University Circle and City of Cleveland safety staff converged on Adelbert Gym this past weekend to conduct a simulated large-scale disaster drill -- the university's first mass casualty incident training
December 05, 2007
Disaster simulation helps prepare Case Western Reserve EMS squad
The Case Western Reserve University community will take part in its first mass casualty incident drill at 8 a.m., Saturday, December 8, organized by the student-led Case Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
December 03, 2007
The Moon is the limit for Case Western Reserve basketball player Mason Conrad
Returning to the moon is an important component of the vision for space exploration in the United States and Case Western Reserve University men's basketball player Mason Conrad helped it get a little closer to that goal through a recent internship with NASA.
November 20, 2007
Mesoamerican figure inspires David Deming's abstract sculpture Inner Circle for Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University recently celebrated the dedication of Inner Circle, a sculpture by internationally recognized artist David Deming, president and CEO of the Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA).
November 01, 2007
Spartan football ranked 21st, continues magic carpet ride
The 2007 NCAA playoffs don't begin until November 17, but the Case Western Reserve University football team has treated every Saturday this fall like the postseason because it will likely take the Spartans a perfect 10-0 record to make their first trip.
October 19, 2007
Case Western Reserve University’s undergraduate curriculum sharpens students’ communications skills, prepares them for future challenges
Case Western Reserve University's Seminar Approach to General Education and Scholarship (SAGES) is one of 13 college programs featured in a recent report celebrating innovative teaching approaches in higher education.
October 04, 2007
Eastwood receives first Distinguished Alumni Award
Yesterday, during the Grand Class Alumni Luncheon, the Distinguished Alumni Selection Committee recognized Gregory L. Eastwood (MED '66) -- citing his purposeful re-envisioning of the university during his brief tenure as interim president -- as the first recipient of the Case Western Reserve University Distinguished Alumni Award.
New Spartan Mascot enjoys role as student ambassador
Charles "Chuck" Becker embodies the concept of team spirit. When the call went out last spring for a 2007-2008 Spartan mascot, he applied for and earned the position.
New Spartan Mascot enjoys role as student ambassador
Charles "Chuck" Becker embodies the concept of team spirit. When the call went out last spring for a 2007-2008 Spartan mascot, he applied for and earned the position.
New Spartan Mascot enjoys role as student ambassador
Charles "Chuck" Becker embodies the concept of team spirit. When the call went out last spring for a 2007-2008 Spartan mascot, he applied for and earned the position.
October 03, 2007
Full house expected for second annual GospelFest concert celebration October 7 at Cleveland Museum of Natural History
A packed house of more than 600 is expected when Case Western Reserve University hosts the second annual GospelFest Concert Celebration on Sunday, October 7, at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Drive. A pre-concert reception will take place at 5:30 p.m., followed by the concert at 6 p.m.
Case Western Reserve places on Honor Roll of new online LGBT index
Case Western Reserve University has received three out of five stars on a new national LGBT–Friendly Campus Climate Index, earning a place on the Honor Roll.
October 02, 2007
Marixa Lasso's visa problems over
Stranded in Panama since July, Marixa Lasso, assistant professor of history at Case Western Reserve University, got word that her visa problems have ended.
September 21, 2007
Alumni Weekend and Homecoming: A time for all
Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2007 is not just for graduates of Case Western Reserve University. Alumni and the entire campus community are invited to take part in a host of activities designed to generate unity, enthusiasm and pride among all university constituents.
September 19, 2007
Phi Kappa Tau's Alpha Delta Chapter earns national awards
Several brothers from Phi Kappa Tau's Case Western Reserve University chapter, Alpha Delta, experienced an exciting summer.
September 15, 2007
New Warn System
Test Entry Status: Normal In the event of a campus emergency, this box would be replaced by a red box indicating the nature of the emergency and instructions on how to proceed. In the event of a school closure—due to...
September 11, 2007
Case TV Launches Version 2.0, Campus Community Can Upload Own Videos
Case TV, the archive for streaming the university's video assets, has launched Version 2.0, which allows the campus community to upload their own videos.
September 04, 2007
Case for Community Day Registration Now Live
Registration is now open for Case for Community Day, the university's annual day of service.
August 13, 2007
Weatherhead School at Case Western Reserve University earns second place in national campus greening program
The Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University pulled ahead of dozens of other competitors to take second place in the Net Impact Green Challenge 2007.
August 07, 2007
Case Western Reserve University students explore campus using latest cell phone technology
The traditional scavenger hunt during Case Western Reserve University's new student orientation has taken a high-tech turn. Using cell phones equipped to scan special bar codes, students can gather clues and information about campus facilities and landmarks.
July 19, 2007
Village at 115 earns high marks for 'best practices' in design, planning
Case Western Reserve University's Village at 115 continues to draw accolades. And not just from the undergraduate students who live in the two-year-old residential housing complex on the northeast end of campus. The Society for College and University Planning or SCUP has awarded the university and its architect and design planner, Goody Clancy of Boston, its 2007 Honor Award for Excellence in Planning for a District or Campus Component.
June 13, 2007
College 360 helps students learn, play, explore and work
How to attract 18- to 24-year-olds to colleges and universities in Northeast Ohio, then provide them with meaningful employment upon graduation is an ongoing challenge for educators and business leaders alike.
May 29, 2007
Case is building a dynamic community one partnership at a time
Did you know that Case Western Reserve University has nearly 600 local, regional, national and international community partnerships?
May 25, 2007
A House All Alumni Can Call Home
Most houses are places that families call home. The house at 11310 Juniper Drive is no different. Soon, it also will be a place for a family. However, instead of a few relatives, thousands of Case Western Reserve University alumni will be able to refer to The Alumni House as their home on the university's campus
May 23, 2007
Nation of Secrets goes on sale to public at Case book sale
Known for its selection of rare and used books, the 61st Annual Case Western Reserve University Book Sale will have something new this year by offering "Nation of Secrets: The Threat to Democracy and the American Way of Life" from award-winning and best-selling author and journalist Ted Gup on opening day of the sale.
May 08, 2007
Four to Receive Honorary Degrees During May 20 Commencement
A pioneer in nonprofit organization advocacy, a pediatrician, a children's book author, and an educator and researcher will receive honorary degrees during Case Western Reserve University's 2007 commencement convocation on May 20. The ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. in the university's Veale Center.
May 03, 2007
Case Western Reserve University creates diversity statement
In his August 2006 statement "Diversity at Case Western Reserve University: A Personal Declaration," Interim President Gregory L. Eastwood, M.D., said: "We seek to establish a diverse, inclusive and respectful environment at Case Western Reserve University and in all interactions outside the university.
April 25, 2007
Lewandowski's legacy lives on in new Case ballpark
Growing up in Slavic Village on Cleveland's southeast side, Norbert "Nobby" Lewandowski worked hard on being the fastest runner, being able to hit the ball the furthest, and throw the ball the hardest.
April 20, 2007
High school students experience Case through the virtual world of Second Life
Case Western Reserve University is embarking on an innovative initiative to attract prospective students using the 3D digital world known as Second Life. While other colleges and universities are using Second Life for academic purposes, Case may be the first university in the country to use it to recruit high school students as well.
April 19, 2007
Case students, community show support for Virginia Tech
On Friday, April 20, dozens of Case Western Reserve University students and other members of the campus community became honorary "Hokies" in spirit. They wore maroon and orange -- the Virginia Tech school colors -- in a show of solidarity and support. To remember and honor fellow students, faculty, staff and administrators who lost their lives or were injured at Virginia Tech earlier this week, several of Case Western Reserve's student organizations joined together to create a large "card" and a campus photo.
April 13, 2007
Case Western Reserve University's Greek Life receives high honors from national organization
Case Western Reserve University's "best kept secret" is out: the university's Greek Life community is tops, and it recently received high honors from a national organization.
April 12, 2007
Move over YouTube; Case TV to showcase the university's talent, intellectual property
Forget YouTube. Soon, the campus community will be able to upload their own videos and short clips to the newly launched Case TV.
April 10, 2007
Information Society—Case's 2007 Humanities Week Is April 15-20
Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities at Case Western Reserve University will culminate a yearlong examination of the meaning of information in our society with the 2007 Humanities Week celebration called "Information Society," April 15-20.
April 04, 2007
Case leads community health initiative with installation of portable defibrillators
A Case Western Reserve University community member is walking around campus when he suddenly passes out. His breathing is shallow and he clutches his chest. He appears to be in the middle of cardiac arrest--a heart attack. If this scenario had taken place last year, passerby would have to anxiously await an emergency response team to assist the victim. Now, campus members can possibly save a life while waiting for help to arrive.
March 01, 2007
Richard Lederer, author of Anguished English series, to deliver May 20 commencement address
Richard Lederer, author of more than 30 books about language and humor—including the best-selling Anguished English series—will deliver the keynote address at Case Western Reserve University's commencement ceremony on May 20 at the Veale Convocation Center, 2128 Adelbert Road.
January 25, 2007
Film Society offers variety of films during two major events
Last weekend, science fiction fans unrolled their sleeping bags and settled in for the 32nd Annual Science Fiction Marathon, sponsored by the Case Western Reserve University Film Society. Over a dozen films--ranging from "Dr. Cyclops" to "Innerspace"--took center stage at Strosacker Auditorium January 19 and 20.
December 15, 2006
Trustees announce Barbara Snyder as university president
The Case Western Reserve University Board of Trustees in a unanimous vote has elected Barbara R. Snyder as the next president of Case Western Reserve University. Snyder, who began her academic career in higher education in the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, currently serves as the executive vice president and provost of The Ohio State University.
December 11, 2006
Case athletes get good advice from good people
The myth that students don't like their teachers is just that. In fact, Case Western Reserve University student-athletes welcomed a select few of its national renowned faculty to their team this year and the rookies are good! The Athletic Department unveiled a Faculty/Staff Advisory program this fall, which is aimed at enhancing the overall experience for Case athletes on the playing field and in the classroom.
November 30, 2006
Case Western Reserve University noted for comprehensive health benefits plan offered to postdoc researchers
Case Western Reserve University's health benefits program for postdoctoral researchers was recently recognized by two organizations as a successful program other institutions could look to.
November 01, 2006
Village at 115 project earns two awards for American Artstone
Case Western Reserve University's Village at 115 netted two awards for American Artstone, an architectural precast and cast stone manufacturer. American Artstone won the 2006 Cast Stone Institute Excellence in Commercial Design and the 2006 Cast Stone Institute Excellence in...
May 03, 2006
Strike up the music, bring in the bands
Case College Scholars showcases local high school musicians in project Musicians from three area high schools will perform in the concert, "Case for Music," organized by Case Western Reserve University College Scholars Student James Carlson from Munroe Falls, Ohio. As...
April 03, 2006
University narrowing list of developers for arts and retail district
Three development teams to be asked to submit final proposals Case's plans for developing an arts and entertainment district in the Ford-Euclid-Mayfield area have taken a step closer to reality, now that the university has identified potential developers for the...
March 13, 2006
Talk show host, civil rights activist Judge Greg Mathis to speak at Unity Banquet
Mathis will help Case recognize outstanding students at March 31 program Popular talk show host and civil rights activist Greg Mathis will help Case's Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) acknowledge outstanding students during the 16th Annual Unity Banquet &...
March 03, 2006
Case Greek Life Takes Home Top Awards at Conference
On February 16-19, four members of the Panhellenic Council and four members of the Interfraternity Congress, accompanied by Wes Schaub, Director of Greek Life, and Melissa Krueger, Coordinator for Greek Programs, traveled to Chicago for the Mid-American Greek Council...
December 19, 2005
MOCA Cleveland announces Gund Foundation grant & capital campaign for relocation
The Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (MOCA) today announced that it has received a $2.1 million grant from the George Gund Foundation to help fund a capital campaign to build a new museum as part of Case Western Reserve...