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April 08, 2008
Leading geneticist Francis Collins named first recipient of the Inamori Ethics Prize at Case Western Reserve University
Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., a physician-geneticist and leader of the Human Genome Project, has been named recipient of the inaugural Inamori Ethics Prize from the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence at Case Western Reserve University.
March 12, 2008
Inamori Center shares in Kyoto celebration, prepares for ethics prize gala
The Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence at Case Western Reserve University will help celebrate the North American Kyoto Laureate Symposium today through March 14 in San Diego. The Inamori Center also will mark the awarding of its inaugural Inamori Ethics Prize September 4 in Cleveland, with a celebration reminiscent of the Kyoto Prize events.
February 14, 2008
At the crossroads of culture and science -- symposium on the mind and morality
The Project on Ethics and Cognitive Science will make its official debut at Case Western Reserve University when it presents the daylong symposium, "Morality and Mind: Ethics at the Crossroads of Culture and Science." The free, public event takes place Friday, February 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the George S. Dively Building, 11240 Bellflower Rd., and includes a continental breakfast and lunch.
February 11, 2008
Inamori Center to host prize, Darwin events, initiates discourse on whether ethical behavior has evolved
Case Western Reserve University's Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence will be awarding the first ever Inamori Ethics Prize in September 2008.
November 27, 2007
Inamori Center to host forum on ethics of eugenics
The Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence at Case Western Reserve University, in conjunction with the Center for Genetic Research Ethics and Law, will host "Eugenics 2007: Is the Customer Always Right?," a discussion of the ethical issues arising from genetic manipulation on December 5.
June 01, 2007
Doing good leads to living well; Case Professor Stephen Post publishes new book, Why Good Things Happen to Good People
In the new book, Why Good Things Happen to Good People (Random House), Dr. Post and journalist Jill Neimark weave the growing new science of love and giving with moving real-life stories to show how giving unlocks the doors to health, happiness, and a longer life. The book went on sale nationwide this month.
May 07, 2007
Case Western Reserve University dedicates new ethics center; Eastwood named new director
Case Western Reserve University has dedicated its Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence. The dedication of the new space on Monday, May 7 provided an opportunity to acknowledge the visionary and humanitarian mission of the center’s namesake, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, and to announce Interim President Gregory L. Eastwood, M.D., (MED ‘66), as the new director of the 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.
May 02, 2007
International humanitarian to be honored at dedication of Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence
Case Western Reserve University will honor international humanitarian and entrepreneurial visionary Dr. Kazuo Inamori when it dedicates the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence on Monday, May 7. The dedication ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting and open house at Crawford Hall on the Case campus.
March 26, 2007
Acts of terrorism 'justified' by religious beliefs to be examined at conference at Case Western Reserve University March 30
The reasons and causes of acts of terrorism committed in the name of religion and how they might be prevented will be the subject of a daylong conference at Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
March 12, 2007
Mandel School and bioethics team up at Case for new MSSA/MA degree program
Responding to an increasingly complex world where situations may exist that require the help a social worker and bioethicist, Case Western Reserve University's Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences has teamed up with the department of bioethics in the Case School of Medicine to offer graduate students a unique "side-by-side" dual degree program towards a master's of social science administration (MSSA) and master of art degree in bioethics (MA).
March 08, 2007
Case Western Reserve University to co-sponsor statewide diversity conference
The 12th annual State of the State Conference on equity, opportunity, and diversity will be held in Cleveland March 15 and 16.
March 05, 2007
Head of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund to speak at Case Western Reserve University School of Law March 6
Kenneth Feinberg will discuss his experiences as administrator of the fund in a talk, "The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund: Private Pain and Public Compensation," on Tuesday, March 6, at 4:30 p.m. at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law in the Moot Courtroom (A59), 11075 East Boulevard. Feinberg's talk is being sponsored by CISCDR, the law school's Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Conflict and Dispute Resolution.
January 23, 2007
Prosecutorial ethics to be subject of Case Western Reserve University School of Law symposium on January 26
More than 40 years have passed since Justice William O. Douglas wrote the U.S. Supreme Court's opinion in Brady v. Maryland, which held that a defendant's due process rights preclude a prosecutor from suppressing material evidence favorable to the defendant.
January 18, 2007
Princeton professor examines legal implications of new technologies regarding use of embryos, stem cells and cloning
A Princeton University professor will explore some of the legal implications of new technologies and provide a framework for evaluating current debates about legal restrictions on the use of embryos, stem cells and cloning during a lecture this month at Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
October 31, 2006
Case students choose service over surfing
Students travel abroad for spring break social work and service experiences CLEVELAND — Case Western Reserve University students are trading sunshine and sandy beaches for travel abroad, March 9-18, 2007 and unique academic and service experiences in the Dominican Republic,...
February 27, 2006
Case community spotlights principles of ethics, fair scholarship during first annual "Integrity Week"
Highlights include talk by nationally known author David Callahan, "Pledge to Integrity" banner David Callahan Ethics and fair scholarship are the focus of the Academic Integrity Board's first annual "Integrity Week", slated for February 27 through March 3 at various...