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November 19, 2009
Students, Organizations Observe Spirit of Thanksgiving with Special Dinners, Community Outreach
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means most students, faculty and staff are planning to spend the holiday with loved ones. While most people will leave to enjoy a meal with family and friends, several groups are planning to mark the spirit of the holiday right here on campus.
November 16, 2009
KSL Adapts to Research, Instructional Needs of Campus Community
The Kelvin Smith Library(KSL) adapts to the research and instructional needs of Case Western Reserve University by leveraging partnerships within research centers or interdisciplinary areas. Part two of an ongoing series.
November 10, 2009
Employees Can Donate to Organizations That Make a Difference at Annual Benefits Fair
Case Western Reserve University employees have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of thousands by donating to an agency of their choice during the 2009 Charity Choice Campaign. The annual campaign benefits hundreds of local and national nonprofit agencies which do everything from providing emergency food and shelter to "green" organizations that focus on making the world a little cleaner.
November 05, 2009
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Case Western Reserve University Plan Series of Events for 2009 American Music Masters® Tribute
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities at Case Western Reserve University will celebrate Janis Joplin--one of rock and roll's most passionate and influential artists--during the 14th annual American Music Masters® series Kozmic Blues: The Life and Music of Janis Joplin November 9-14.
November 04, 2009
Autumn Leaf Detail Leads to Rich Spring Soil
What comes up blooming in spring has its start with those leaf blowers in full action now around campus. The 20 employees on the grounds crew will be working 800 hours from now until the first snowfall to collect the leaves and branches and carting off some 900 cubic yards of leaves from the 74 acres of lawns around campus.
Iran Nuclear Proliferation, Other Issues Draw Experts for Scholars for Peace in the Middle East Conference
Issues surrounding Iran have made headlines, and Scholars for Peace in the Middle East will discuss concerns about the developments of nuclear proliferation and other events in Iran when they meet in Cleveland for their two-day conference. "The Islamic Republic of Iran: Multidisciplinary Analyses of its Theocracy, Nationalism, and Assertion of Power," will be held on November 8-10 at the Marriott Downtown at Key Center in Cleveland. The Case Western Reserve University Judaic Studies Program is hosting the event.
October 30, 2009
Case Western Reserve University Named as a Top 10 "Best Neighbor" University
Case Western Reserve University is in the Top 10 of "Saviors of Our Cities: A Survey of Best Neighbor College and University Civic Partnerships."
October 29, 2009
Two Honored as 2009 Alumni Award Winners
May L. Wykle, the Marvin E. and Ruth Durr Denekas Professor and dean of the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, and Lee Ponsky, assistant professor of urology at the School of Medicine, were presented with alumni awards during Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2009. In addition to the alumni award winners, a variety of events were held in celebration of Alumni Weekend and Homecoming. Watch a video featuring highlights from the weekend celebration.
October 26, 2009
Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Case Medical Center and Bioptigen Establish Exclusive Licensing Agreement
Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Case Medical Center have granted to Bioptigen, of Research Triangle Park, N.C ., an exclusive intellectual property licensing agreement for Fourier domain optical coherence tomography (FDOCT), an imaging technology developed from research at the university's Department of Biomedical Engineering.
October 23, 2009
Case Western Reserve Announces New Faculty Diversity Officer
The Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity is pleased to announce the new Faculty Diversity Officer, John M. Clochesy, the Independence Foundation Professor of Nursing Education from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing.
October 22, 2009
Inaugural LGBT Alumni Reunion Emphasizes Case Western Reserve's Commitment to Diversity
This year's Alumni Weekend will mark the beginning of a new alumni gathering: The inaugural LGBTA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally) Alumni Reunion.
October 19, 2009
Case Western Reserve, CIM, CIA Students Plan to Get Creative on Lennon Bus
Dozens of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) and Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) students will have a unique opportunity to put what they are learning in the classroom to the test on Thursday, Oct. 22, and Friday, Oct. 23. In addition, the campus communities are invited to take 20-minute tours
Several Alumni Events Open to Entire Campus Community During Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2009
Several Alumni Weekend events sponsored are open to the campus community. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to join in the fun, mingle with alumni and celebrate the university community.
October 16, 2009
President's Committee on Child Care Options Announces Two Pilot Programs
President Barbara R. Snyder today announced the launch of two pilot programs that emerged from the work of the President's Committee on Child Care Options during 2008-2009. Effective immediately, benefits-eligible faculty and staff--as well as all students--will be able to participate in two initiatives.
October 14, 2009
Baker-Nord Center for Humanities Focuses on "Green" For 2009 Humanities Week
Andrew Light, the author of Environmental Values and an internationally recognized expert on environmental policy and ethics, will give the keynote address for Humanities Week 2009, sponsored by the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities at Case Western Reserve University. His free, public talk begins at 6 p.m., Thursday, October 22, in Amasa Stone Chapel.
October 09, 2009
Homecoming and Alumni Weekend 2009
Homecoming and Alumni Weekend 2009, October 21-25, promises to be an exciting weekend with something for everyone. There are several ways the campus community can get involved.
October 08, 2009
Libraries Support Research, Scholarship Endeavors of Campus Community
Over the next several months, Case Daily will run a series of stories focusing on how the Case Western Reserve University libraries support the research and scholarship endeavors of faculty, students and staff.
October 07, 2009
Case Western Reserve Gears Up for GreenFest 2009
Mark your calendars to learn more about going green. Case Western Reserve University campus members are invited to GreenFest 2009, Friday, Oct. 9, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., in Thwing Center.
October 02, 2009
President Delivers State of the University Address to Faculty, Staff
At today's State of the University address, Case Western Reserve University President Barbara R. Snyder highlighted just a few of the ways the campus community is thinking beyond the possible.
September 28, 2009
Seventh Annual Case for Community Day Reflections
Some of the volunteers who signed up for the Seventh Annual Case for Community Day were new to the initiative. Others had participated every year since its inception. But those both new and experienced with the university-wide day of community service seemed eager to reach out and connect with neighbors and organizations in need.
September 23, 2009
Logistical Details for 7th Annual Case for Community Day
If this is your first time volunteering as part of Case for Community Day or you need a refresher on what to do and where to go the following is a scheduled breakdown of the day's planned activities, as well as a reminder about the Campus Social being held immediately after the day of service.
September 22, 2009
Healthcare Leaders in Nursing to Meet at Case Western Reserve University for Doctor of Nurse Practice Conference
When you think of an entrepreneur, a nurse usually isn't the first professional that comes to mind. But a panel of business-thinking graduates of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Case Western Reserve University's Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing(FPB) hope to change that. They will share their knowledge and experiences about nurse professionals starting businesses during a daylong conference, "Global Nursing Education: The Role of the Professional Doctorate."
September 15, 2009
560 Volunteers from Case Western Reserve University Will Help Out Cleveland for Case for Community Day September 25
A 560-volunteer corps from Case Western Reserve University will hit the streets of Cleveland for the university's traditional day of service, Case for Community Day, Friday, September 25. This year, the campus broke a record in filling all the volunteer slots at 60 project locations in less than a week.
September 09, 2009
Importance of Fire Safety Stressed During Campus Safety Awareness Month
Campus Safety Awareness Month continues at Case Western Reserve University with an emphasis on fire safety and prevention. Campus community members can find out more during a Campus Safety Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, September 10, in the Thwing Center atrium.
September 04, 2009
Case for Community Day Sets Registration Record
Campus members who've already signed up for Case for Community Day projects should give themselves a round of applause: a registration record has been set. While all of the service projects have volunteers confirmed, campus community members who have not had an opportunity to register can still give back by donating to one of the numerous donation drives being held the same day.
September 03, 2009
Case Western Reserve University Ranks in Top 15
of Washington Monthly College Rankings
Washington Monthly ranks Case Western Reserve University in the top six percent of U.S. national universities in its 2009 College Rankings edition. Out of 258 schools rated, Case Western Reserve is listed at number 15, the top Ohio school represented...
September 02, 2009
Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities Awarded Several Grants to Enhance Programs
The Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities at the Case Western Reserve University College of Arts and Sciences has been awarded a number of grants to enhance its programs.
August 31, 2009
Case Western Reserve University's Annual Celebration of Ethics Set for September 9
Each September, Case Western Reserve hosts the Inamori Ethics Prize Lecture and Academic Symposium. This year the international event--"New Challenges for Human Rights in the 21st Century"--will take place September 9. The 2009 Inamori Ethics Prize winner is Mary Robinson, a former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the first female president of Ireland.
New Vice President for Enrollment Management Announced
President Barbara R. Snyder announced today that she has appointed Richard W. Bischoff as Case Western University's new Vice President for Enrollment Management, effective November 1. Bischoff comes to the university from the California Institute of Technology, where he has served as Director of Undergraduate Admissions for the past five years.
August 28, 2009
Campus Community Encouraged to Participate in Campus Safety Month Initiative
September is National Campus Safety Month, Campus Fire Safety Month and Disaster Preparedness Month. Case Western Reserve University will mark all three campaigns by observing the inaugural Safety Awareness Month.
August 27, 2009
Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities' 2009 Theme Ponders "Culture of Green"
The Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities will will ponder the "Culture of Green: Nature and the Environment" during the 2009-2010 academic year.
August 26, 2009
Convocation Speaker Talked with Nurses Earlier Today about Global Health and Education
Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea, is best known for his work in building schools in rural Afghanistan and Pakistan. However, before he began providing educational opportunities to disadvantaged children, he was nurse.
August 21, 2009
Campus Community Can Reap Benefits of Volunteering by Joining Case for Community Day
Put a price tag on the benefits of volunteering, and it might read contented, happy, and $20 and more an hour. Faculty, staff and students can share in those benefits when they give back to the Cleveland community during the all-campus service day called Case for Community Day on Friday, September 25.
August 20, 2009
Case Western Reserve University Ranked Ohio's Best in U.S. News Rankings for 14th Consecutive Year
Case Western Reserve University remains the only Ohio institution among the nation's top 50 national universities as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
August 07, 2009
Three Cups of Tea Author to Speak at Case Western Reserve University August 26
Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea, is the invited speaker for Case Western Reserve University's Fall Convocation on August 26.
July 30, 2009
ITS Puts Customer Service Front and Center with New Unit
Case Western Reserve University's Information Technology Services (ITS) department is re-emphasizing its commitment to customer service with the creation of a new unit.
July 28, 2009
AVP of Information Technology Services Completes the 2009 HERS Bryn Mawr Institute
Joan McFaul , associate vice president of Information Technology Services, recently graduated from the HERS Bryn Mawr Summer Institute. The Summer Institute, a 34-year partnership between Bryn Mawr College and Higher Education Resource Services (HERS), is one of the premier residential professional development program dedicated to advancing women leaders in higher education administration.
July 13, 2009
Campus Community Could Help Build a School, One Penny at a Time
Pennies for Peace jars will appear around campus in the next weeks, and the campus community is being asked to drop in some extra change. The coins collectively will aid the humanitarian work of Fall Convocation speaker Greg Mortenson. He is the author of this year's Common Reading book, Three Cups of Tea, and co-founder of the philanthropic organization, Central Asia Initiative.
July 08, 2009
University Members to Showcase Creativity at IngenuityFest 2009
Three people connected to Case Western Reserve University will be part of the Ingenuity phenomenon by showcasing their films and interactive displays throughout the event, which takes place July 10-12.
July 07, 2009
Creativity, Technology to Be on Display as Part of Ingenuity Fest 2009
Despite the recent economic woes that have hit the nation, the creative minds behind arts and technology advancements in Northeast Ohio are still conceptualizing unique ideas. Two Case Western Reserve University alumni will be able to attest to that as part of the Ingenuity Festival of Art + Technology 2009.
June 24, 2009
School of Law Hosts Stephanie Tubbs Jones Summer Legal Academy
High School students interested in law careers are getting a head start as part of the 5th Annual Stephanie Tubbs Jones Summer Legal Academy. The program, hosted by the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, runs through Friday, June 26.
June 18, 2009
Donald Chenelle Receives
President's Award for Distinguished Service
Donald Chenelle is a recipient of the President's Award for Distinguished Service. For more than 35 years, he has helped undergraduate students find ways to pay for their education at Case Western Reserve University.
June 17, 2009
Denise Douglas Receives President's Award for Distinguished Service
Denise Douglas is a recipient of the President's Award for Distinguished Service. She makes it a point to serve as a mentor to young women and students in the campus community.
June 16, 2009
Janice Eatman Williams is Recipient of
President's Award for Distinguished Service
Janice Eatman Williams wants Case Western Reserve University students to not only become familiar with their academic lessons, but also the cultural classroom that surrounds the university. She is a recipient of the President's Award for Distinguished Service.
June 12, 2009
More Than 100 Honored During Annual Staff Service Awards Brunch
Case Western Reserve University recently honored more than 100 staff members for their long-term years of service. Those who have been with the university for 10, 25, 35, and 45 years received certificates, as well as special gifts or proclamations during Wednesday's Staff Service Awards Brunch.
June 09, 2009
Case Western Reserve University Announces Leadership Transition
at Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations
After nearly eight years at the helm of Case Western Reserve University's Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations, Executive Director Susan Lajoie Eagan has resigned effective of June 30. John A. Yankey, the Leonard W. Mayo Professor Emeritus of Family and Child Welfare at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, has been named part-time interim executive director and will serve through December.
June 03, 2009
Campus Community Invited to Attend Summer Barbecues, Shop Farmer's Market
In a nod to the fun and casual days of summer, Case Western Reserve University community members will have an opportunity to eat or purchase their meals, fruits and vegetables in a more festive environment. That's because Summer Barbecues will return starting Wednesday, June 10, and a farmer's market will be up and running beginning Friday, June 5.
May 11, 2009
Campus Community Mourns the Death of Henry T. King Jr.
Henry T. King Jr., a member of the Case Western Reserve University School of Law faculty for more than 30 years, died May 9. King made significant contributions to the school's international law program. His illustrious career included serving as a Nuremberg war crimes prosecutor, and director of international development during the Eisenhower administration.
May 07, 2009
Case Western Reserve University to be First Educational Institution to Deploy Standalone Version of Second Life
Case Western Reserve will become the first educational institution in the world to host a standalone version of the virtual world Second Life behind its firewall, making it available to its faculty, staff and students.
May 05, 2009
University to Recognize Long-term Employees with Certificate
Case Western Reserve University plans to formally recognize its 35-, 45- and 50-year staff members with a certificate and recognition at the annual Staff Service Awards Brunch in June.
April 29, 2009
East Cleveland Partnership for Community and School Engagement Earns Community Outreach Grant
Faculty, students and staff from the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences are working with community leaders and residents in East Cleveland, Ohio, on a housing survey and parental school patrols. Their efforts have earned them a Community Outreach Grant.
April 22, 2009
Dozens of High School Students to Spend Time on Campus Gaining Exposure to Health Careers, College Life
Several schools and departments at Case Western Reserve University will collaborate to help 40 Cleveland and East Cleveland high school students gain exposure to health careers and campus life.
April 15, 2009
Research ShowCASE to Feature Traditional Panel Discussions, Digital Options
Several panel discussions about the economy and children, research on teaching and learning, and advanced energy for Northeast Ohio will take center stage during Research ShowCASE. several Research ShowCASE forums, as well as the keynote presentation, will be streamed into Second Life, recorded and available online following the event.
April 14, 2009
Mather Park Dedication Set for Wednesday, April 15
In 2008, the Flora Stone Mather Alumnae Association announced that it would gift its endowment to Case Western Reserve University, spread over a number of areas. The campus community will have an opportunity to see one of those gifts in action on Wednesday, April 15. That's when Mather Park will officially be dedicated as the home field for Case Western Reserve's softball team.
April 10, 2009
Campus Community Invited to LEED Certification Celebration Monday, April 13
Case Western Reserve University is celebrating the fact it has the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified buildings in University Circle with an awards ceremony and outdoor festivities from noon to 2 p.m., Monday, April 13, at the Village at 115. The celebration will take place in a tent between Starbucks and House 4.
April 07, 2009
University's Second Annual Relay For Life Set for April 17 and 18
Relay For Life will begin at 6 p.m., Friday, April 17, and run through noon, Saturday, April 18, at Case Field, located in the heart of the North Residential Village.
April 06, 2009
Case Western Reserve Inaugural Writing Week Commences April 15
Beginning April 15, the campus community is invited to attend lectures, readings, and other special events celebrating the diverse forms of writing that support and define the work of a major research university such as Case Western Reserve University.
March 31, 2009
New Research to be Spotlighted in Case Western Reserve University's Research ShowCASE on April 16
Using electronic games to relieve post-surgical pain in teens, developing a new telescope system to search for extraterrestrial intelligence and many more research projects will be on display during Case Western Reserve University's Research ShowCASE 2009. The free, public event takes place Thursday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Veale Convocation Center, 2128 Adelbert Road on the Case Western Reserve University campus.
March 24, 2009
Web Content Developer Earns Community Outreach Grant
Case Cares About Cleveland, a community outreach project led by Maria Dimengo in the Division of Student Affairs, has received a Community Outreach Grant to help revitalize the look of Cleveland's Old Brooklyn neighborhood.
March 23, 2009
Three Cups of Tea Selected as Common Reading Choice for New Students at Case Western Reserve University
Three Cups of Tea, this year's Common Reading selection for new students, chronicles how mountain climber Greg Mortenson has changed the lives of 28,000 school children (of which 18,000 are girls) in his quest to bring education to Pakistan's and Afghanistan's rural villages. He has established more than 78 schools and vocational centers in areas strife with political discord. The campus community will have the opportunity to hear his first-hand account when he delivers the keynote address for Convocation at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 26, in Severance Hall.
March 20, 2009
School of Dental Medicine Looking for 100 Youths Who Need Braces
Does your child need braces? The Department of Orthodontics at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine is recruiting 100 patients between the ages of 10 and 16 who qualify to participate as patients in the dental school’s discounted braces program.
March 19, 2009
Research!America President to Give Keynote Address at Research ShowCASE
As advances in scientific and health research dominate news headlines, Mary Woolley, president of Research!America, will deliver the keynote address for Case Western Reserve University's Research ShowCASE 2009 on Thursday, April 16, at Veale Convocation Center.
March 10, 2009
Case Western Reserve Leads RecycleMania Category
Two Weeks in a Row
For the second week in a row, Case Western Reserve University earned first place among University Athletic Association schools in RecycleMania's Waste Minimization category.
March 05, 2009
Four Electric Vehicles Join Campus Fleet
The Department of Facilities Services and the Office of Housing, Residence Life & Greek Life recently purchased four new vehicles that travel up to a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour. Although these vehicles would not win any races, the fact that they send out zero emissions means they'll put Case Western Reserve University on the road to reducing its carbon footprint.
March 04, 2009
New Paid Parental Leave Policy Part of Growing Family-Friendly Benefits
Case Western Reserve University staff employees are invited to attend an informational session this week to learn more about a new policy that is part of a growing package of family-friendly benefits.
March 02, 2009
Curriculum Change Earns School of Dental Medicine a William J. Gies Award for Innovation
The launching of a new curriculum at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in 2006 has received national honors from the ADEAGies Foundation for outstanding innovation by an academic institution. Members of the dental faculty will accept their William J. Gies Award on Saturday, March 14, during the annual meeting of the American Dental Education Association in Phoenix, Ariz.
February 24, 2009
Toni Morrison Read-In Scheduled for Wednesday on Campus
Marilyn Sanders Mobley, a Toni Morrison scholar, will lead the Case Western Reserve University community in a "Toni Morrison Read-In" from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Clark Hall, Room 206.
February 23, 2009
Campus Programs, Services Available to Help Students Coping with Eating Disorders
As Case Western Reserve University plans activities to coincide with National Eating Disorder Awareness Week February 22-28, students, friends and parents should know that there are resources on campus to help someone who might be struggling with an eating disorder.
February 20, 2009
Project Submissions Up
for Research ShowCASE 2009
The Case Western Reserve University community should expect to see even more thought-provoking projects on display at this year's Research ShowCASE. That's because organizers have received a record number of more than 600 project proposals.
February 17, 2009
Public Policy Programming Sought for the University Channel
That's why campus members--and even a global audience--interested in thought-provoking public policy issues and discussions can stay informed through Case Western Reserve University's participation in the University Channel (UChannel), a collection of public affairs lectures, panels and events from academic institutions all over the world.
February 12, 2009
Biologist and Award-winning Writer E. O. Wilson to Give 2009 Distinguished Lecture
Legendary biologist Edward O. Wilson from Harvard University has been invited to give Case Western Reserve University's 2009 Distinguished Lecture on Tuesday, March 3, at 5:30 p.m. at Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Avenue. This event is free and open to the public through the generous support of Drs. Jeanette Grasselli Brown and Glenn R. Brown.Additional funding is provided by the Office of the Provost and the College Scholars Program.
Engineers Week Is Off and Running Sunday, February 15, at Case Western Reserve University
Engineers Week at the Case Western Reserve University takes off at a sprinter's pace with its own Fun Run. Known as the Pi Mile Run, it is an annual race of approximately 3.14 miles (3.14 is also the numerical value of pi), or five kilometers, designed to benefit Engineers Without Borders, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help developing areas worldwide with their engineering needs.
February 11, 2009
Undergraduate Accounting Program Among Nation's Best
The recent Public Accounting Report's annual survey of accounting professors ranks Case Western Reserve University's undergraduate accounting program 24th best in the country.
February 09, 2009
Case Western Reserve University Recognized For Community Engagement
Case Western Reserve University has recently been named to the 2008 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The selection is recognition from the highest levels of the federal government for the university's commitment to service and civic engagement in the community. The campus community is invited to complete a brief survey about its community outreach initiatives.
February 05, 2009
Deadline to Change Campus Network Passwords is Approaching
February 12 marks the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. In keeping with a birthday theme, it's also the day all passwords more than a year old will expire for network users at Case Western Reserve University.
School of Dental Medicine Community Teams Up with Dental Professionals for Give Kids A Smile Day
Faculty, students and staff from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine are an integral part of a statewide effort to provide free dental care to hundreds of children.
January 28, 2009
All Schools, Departments Invited to Submit Proposals for Research ShowCASE
From history to medicine to music, all academic fields represented at Case Western Reserve University involve some sort of research. That's why the organizers of Research ShowCASE 2009 are encouraging wide-ranging projects and scholarship for this year's event.
January 22, 2009
Campus Debuts Safe Ride Program
Beginning this week, Case Western Reserve University students and employees have another alternative for getting around campus in the evening and late-night hours.
January 21, 2009
Staff Member Celebrates 45 Years of Employment
When Mary Lou Cantini began working as a secretary at the Case Institute of Technology, it was supposed to be a temporary situation. Her plan was to save money for her young family by working a few years before staying home full time with her children. Even the most thought-out plans change. Yesterday, she celebrated 45 years of employment with the university at a surprise party hosted by her colleagues and friends.
January 15, 2009
Campus Community Encouraged to Do Some "Trash Talking" in Nationwide Recyclemania Competition
Case Western Reserve University is "throwing down" by not throwing away, but by recycling and reducing waste as it enters RecycleMania for the first time. The annual friendly nationwide competition between colleges and universities begins Sunday, January 18, and runs through Saturday, March 28.
January 14, 2009
CCEL Assistant Director Prepares to Join Millions on the Streets of Washington, D.C., for the Presidential Inauguration
The upcoming presidential inauguration has stirred the interest of millions of Americans, including some members of the Case Western Reserve University community, who are taking part in special ways. Today, learn more about how Janice Eatman-Williams plans to participate.
January 09, 2009
Case Western Reserve University Named "Best Buy" in Kiplinger's
Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine has again ranked Case Western Reserve University a best value among private universities in the United States.
January 07, 2009
Women Faculty, Staff Encouraged to Apply for Bryn Mawr Summer Institute Funding
As part of Case Western Reserve University's commitment to developing women leaders on campus, applications are being accepted for financial support to attend the Summer Institute at Bryn Mawr College
December 23, 2008
For Case Western Reserve LPN, Degree Decades in the Making
Vicki Moore-Holzhauer, a licensed practical nurse and appointment manager at Case Western Reserve University Health Services, needs to complete just two credit hours next semester to earn her bachelor's degree. It's a personal project that's been a couple decades in the making.
December 12, 2008
New Initiative Helps Women Staff Develop Leadership Skills
Although Women in Leadership Week recently wrapped up at Case Western Reserve University, eight women who were accepted into the new Women Staff Leadership Development Initiative (WSLDI) will spend the rest of the academic year gaining first-hand knowledge about becoming future leaders on campus.
December 11, 2008
Case Western Reserve University Earns 2008 Pillar Award for Community Service
Case Western Reserve University, which offers over 500 community outreach programs for nearly 600 community partners, is being recognized with a 2008 Pillar Award for Community Service. This is the first time the university has received the award, according to Latisha James, director of the Center for Community Partnerships.
November 25, 2008
Case Western Reserve Offers New Adobe Web Conferencing Platform Designed to Connect Community Members
Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro, now available to the campus community, is a web platform designed to connect the campus community.
November 19, 2008
Cross Country Team Makes Historic Trip to Nationals
For the first time in school history both the Case Western Reserve University men's and women's cross country teams will compete for a national title in the same year as the Spartans will travel to Indiana Saturday (Nov. 22) for the 2008 NCAA Division III Championships hosted by Hanover College.
November 18, 2008
Saturday Tutoring Program at the Church of the Covenant Receives Community Outreach Grant
A Community Outreach Program Grant from Case Western Reserve University will allow the Saturday Tutoring Program at the Church of the Covenant to take over 100 students on two local field trips.
November 07, 2008
Case in the Community Forum launched to highlight university-community partnerships
The Center for Community Partnerships at Case Western Reserve University has launched its inaugural Case in the Community Forums to highlight academic-community work underway at the university. The first of two forums planned for this year focuses on Case Western Reserve's involvement in supporting K-12 education. The free, public event takes place Wednesday, November 12 at 4 p.m. in the Toepfer Room in Adelbert Hall, 2040 Adelbert Road, on the university campus.
November 04, 2008
Community Outreach Grant winners using funds in variety of ways to benefit needy groups
Ten campus affiliates were selected to receive $1,000 each for the 2008-2009 academic year to continue their outreach work in the areas of Pre K-12, senior citizens, health, social service, community and economic development, and lifelong learning. Learn more about the RePlay for Kids/Phi Delta Epsilon Rainbow & RePlay Partnership.
October 28, 2008
Seinfeld Campus Bus Tour to visit campus October 29
A full decade after Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer ended their run on of the most successful shows in television history, Seinfeld is back- in the form of 60-foot long bio-diesel fueled bus. As part of its nationwide trek, the Seinfeld Campus Tour is coming to Case Western Reserve University Wednesday, October 29.
October 08, 2008
Relay For Life to host kickoff rally October 10
Case Western Reserve University's Relay For Life group aims to be one of the nation's model university Relays. Based on the inaugural event held at the university, the chapter is well on its way. It plans to start this year's Relay season by hosting a rally from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Friday, October 10, in Thwing Center's ballroom.
October 02, 2008
School of Law alumnus named vice president of Government and Community Relations at Case Western Reserve University
David A. Bell, former general counsel of the Arizona State University Foundation in Tempe, Ariz., has come back to Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University as vice president for government and community relations. Bell was an associate general counsel at Case Western Reserve in the Office of General Counsel from 2003-2006.
September 25, 2008
Alumni Weekend and Homecoming offers events for entire campus community, families
The Office of Alumni Relations wants everyone in the campus community--including family members--to feel like they're a part of Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2008 Thursday, October 2 through Sunday, October 5. That's why this year's festivities include about 40 events.
September 15, 2008
Case Western Reserve groups volunteer together to serve community
Hundreds of volunteers from the university plan to participate in this year's Case for Community Day. Since its inception six years ago, individuals have donated thousands of hours to this half day of service as a way to give back to area residents and organizations. However, this year marks a different kind of volunteer experience for some on campus: Several university departments, programs and athletic groups have volunteered to work on projects as a team.
Video archive on Case Western Reserve's YouTube channel continues growing
Although Case Western Reserve University's YouTube channel is still in its infancy, there are already over 200 videos available for viewing. With a unique playlist of news, events, lectures and special interest videos as well as plans for several full course offerings there is something of interest for everyone in the campus community. The channel is officially launching this fall, and there are now opportunities to subscribe to feeds as well as upload video collections.
September 11, 2008
Going the extra miles for AIDS, School of Medicine gives it their all
Going the extra miles for AIDS during Case for Community Day has new meaning for a group of faculty members, students and staff from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. They will participate on Friday, September 19 and 20, in the North to South Ohio AIDS Charity Ride as part of their campus service.
September 02, 2008
One hundred volunteers needed to paint mural for University Circle RTA station
Celebrated Cleveland artist Hector Vega, known for his bold and graphic paintings, has donated designs for a mural at the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority's University Circle Station on RTA's Red Line. A corps of 100 volunteers from Case Western Reserve University are being sought to paint the mural as part of the university's annual service day, Case for Community, on Friday, September 19.
August 27, 2008
Calling all Spartans: Case for Community Day Registration Now Open
Needed: Case Western Reserve University Spartans of all ages for the sixth annual Case for Community Day on Friday, September 19. Requirements include time to volunteer for an afternoon of serving the needs of campus neighbors and community organizations.
August 11, 2008
Campus community invited to nominate honorary degree candidates
Case Western Reserve University invites students, faculty, staff and alumni to submit recommendations for honorary degrees to be conferred at commencement ceremonies in 2010 or 2011.
July 31, 2008
Case Western Reserve employee honored with regional student employment association's Outstanding Service Award
Susan Alexander, assistant director of financial aid for student employment at Case Western Reserve University, was recently presented with the 2008 Outstanding Service Award by the Midwest Association of Student Employment Administrators.
July 29, 2008
Mike Edwards joins Case Western Reserve University as associate vice president for research
Mike Edwards, former assistant vice president and director of the Office of Research at the University of Notre Dame, has been named associate vice president for research in the Office of Research and Technology Management at Case Western Reserve University. Edwards' goal is to help increase the university's research profile beyond Northeast Ohio and further enhance its reputation for research success in large-scale, multi-partner projects.
July 21, 2008
Case Western Reserve University to unveil innovative new Web site
Nearly 2,000 students, faculty, staff and alumni have helped select the innovative new design of Case Western Reserve University's more progressive Web presence. The fresh online look and information architecture is being launched this week on the main university homepage and most first and second-level pages off of the homepage.
July 17, 2008
Campus community can relive excitement of DEXTER, TeamCASE during July 21 Science Channel documentary, viewing party
When DEXTER, Case Western Reserve University's autonomous vehicle, was introduced to the campus community last fall, its debut was a source of pride for the entire university. Students, faculty, staff and friends of the university can relive the excitement - and those who are new to campus can be introduced to DEXTER and TeamCASE - during an airing of the Discovery Science Channel's Robocars documentary at 10 p.m., July 21.
July 16, 2008
Case Western Reserve University social worker celebrates 50-year career
When Nancy Graf decided to retire as director of continuing education at Case Western Reserve University's Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, she told Dean Grover "Cleve" Gilmore that her last day would have to be after June 16. She wanted to make sure she had a full 50-year career before beginning the next phase of her life. Her last day at Case Western Reserve will be August 4.
Three separate polls rank Case Western Reserve football team in Top 20
The 2008 college football season is still a couple of months away, but the Case Western Reserve University football program is already making headlines by ranking in several top sporting polls.
July 14, 2008
Innovative program brings global perspective to technology transfer at Case Western Reserve University
To augment Case Western Reserve University's pursuit of partners and collaborators around the world, the university's Technology Transfer Office has launched a resident affiliates program with the appointment of its first resident, Andrea Frosini, IP manager in the Liaison Office at the University of Siena, Italy.
July 08, 2008
Top Case Western Reserve University exec named senior economic development adviser to the chancellor
Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric D. Fingerhut recently announced that Mark Coticchia, vice president for research and technology management at Case Western Reserve University, will serve as his senior adviser for economic development for a one-year term.
July 01, 2008
Grants, Community Outreach Survey New Components of Case for Community Day 2008
Case for Community Day has its origins in a half-day of service helping campus neighbors and organizations. The annual event -- taking place this year on September 19 -- will continue that tradition and introduce a new one: extending grant money to help campus groups and organizations continue their community service outreach.
June 20, 2008
Two from Case Western Reserve University will attend Summer Institute for Women in Higher Education
Beginning June 21, Deborah Bibb, program director for graduate business programs at the Weatherhead School of Management and Colleen Nagy, director of the Program Management Office within the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS), will participate in the Higher Education Resource Services' Summer Institute for Women in Higher Education Administration at Bryn Mawr College. Their attendance is sponsored by the Office of the Provost and ITS, respectively.
June 19, 2008
Collaboration—among university programs, students and staff—spurs National Youth Sports Program
Adult-like health issues -- obesity, high blood pressure and more -- are beginning to take a toll on American children, and the people who coordinate the Case Western Reserve chapter of the National Youth Sports Program have committed to helping Greater Cleveland children get or remain healthy during a five-week summer camp.
June 17, 2008
USG to fund campus community projects to improve student life
Case Western Reserve University's Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is offering every member of the campus community an opportunity to apply for up to $15,000 to fund any project that will "profoundly impact" student life.
June 13, 2008
Michael Yeager honored for dedication to patrons, learning and ascent at Kelvin Smith Library
In his 20-year -- and still counting -- career at Case Western Reserve University, Michael Yeager not only has been the perfect example of customer service but also personifies the lifelong learning environment that is Case Western Reserve. He was honored with the President's Award for Distinguished Service during the university's 2008 Staff Awards Brunch on Wednesday.
June 12, 2008
Colleen Barker-Williamson recognized for programs, leadership work with students, staff
As a director of Thwing Center for programs and leadership, Colleen Barker-Williamson is well known as adviser, mentor and friend to students, but she has made, perhaps, an even greater impression on her staff.
June 11, 2008
Ramona David cited for service to admissions, students of management engineering program
Case Western Reserve University's master of engineering management (MEM) program is projected to have a record year in terms of enrollment and tuition revenue-due largely in part to Ramona David, a 2008 recipient of the President's Award for Distinguished Service
May 22, 2008
Baznik's photographs on display at University of Arizona Museum of Art
Richard Baznik has more to celebrate than his 40-year milestone on the Case Western Reserve University campus. Often seen around campus with his camera in hand, recently the photographer had his images exhibited as part of a thesis project, "Pavement Memoirs," by Gary Rozanc at the University of Arizona's Museum of Art.
Baznik's photographs on display at University of Arizona Museum of Art
Richard Baznik has more to celebrate than his 40-year milestone on the Case Western Reserve University campus. Often seen around campus with his camera in hand, recently the photographer had his images exhibited as part of a thesis project, "Pavement Memoirs," by Gary Rozanc at the University of Arizona's Museum of Art.
April 24, 2008
Select collections go live on university's YouTube channel
Case Western Reserve University is expanding its reach in cyberspace with the launch of its own dedicated YouTube channel.
April 21, 2008
Sudeck's legacy lives on in naming of outdoor track
The track at Case Western Reserve University's Case Field has a new name. As of April 26th it will be the "Coach Bill Sudeck Track" after the University's legendary coach, mentor and friend.
April 18, 2008
University to Discuss, Demonstrate Collaborative Technologies During May 8 Campus Summit
Case Western Reserve University will highlight new technologies and how they enhance research and discovery during its campus Collaboration Technologies Summit 2008 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 8 in Thwing Center. In addition, the keynote and panels will be streamed in ClevelandPlus in SecondLife.
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.
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.
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 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.
December 27, 2007
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine awards staff development honor
Joan Aylor works as a study coordinator in the Sleep and Epidemiology Research Center (SERC) located within the Center for Clinical Investigation at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She recently earned the Joan Harris Staff Development Award for exceptional leadership and commitment to the medical school.
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine awards staff development honor
Joan Aylor works as a study coordinator in the Sleep and Epidemiology Research Center (SERC) located within the Center for Clinical Investigation at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She recently earned the Joan Harris Staff Development Award for exceptional leadership and commitment to the medical school.
December 13, 2007
Weatherhead School of Management to present 34th annual Economic Forecast Luncheon
Case Western Reserve University banking and finance senior lecturer Sam Thomas will look at recent business and financial news and events during the 34th annual David A. Bowers Economic Forecast Luncheon, beginning at 11:30 a.m., Friday, December 14 at the Marriott at Key Center.
October 18, 2007
New university policy to eliminate use of social security numbers in administrative and ITS systems
Using the theme, "Protect yourself before you connect yourself," the Case Western Reserve University Information Technology Services (ITS) office this year announced a change in policy for the use of social security numbers in administrative processes and IT systems.
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 08, 2007
Community outreach to various populations part of nursing school's mission
Students, faculty and staff who are part of the Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing incorporate community outreach into their educational curriculum on a regular basis as part of the university's overall mission of valuing social responsibility.
June 28, 2007
Three Recipients Earn President's Award for Distinguished Service; Dozens Honored for Years of Service
For more information contact Kimyette Finley, 216.368.0521.
December 19, 2006
Case Western Reserve University wrestling coach plans holiday return to the sidelines after triple bypass surgery
Case Western Reserve University wrestling coach Bob Del Rosa has much to be thankful for this holiday season—his wife, two sons and two grandchildren—and for his life.
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.
December 05, 2006
University's director of facilities services wins sustainability award
Eugene Matthews, Case Western Reserve University's director of facilities services, recently won a 2006 Champion of Sustainability award from Entrepreneurs for Sustainability, a diverse network of over 2,700 leaders who are putting the principles of sustainability into action.