University to Begin Implementation of Ohio's Smoking Ban Law
In order to encourage full compliance with the new Ohio smoking ban law, Case Western Reserve University will begin increased enforcement of the smoking ban on campus beginning Thursday, May 3. This coincides with the start of the State of Ohio's active enforcement of the new law.
Campus initiatives include:
- Case Western Reserve Police and Security Services will begin enforcing the law in non-smoking areas on campus. This will include a written warning to employees and campus visitors for the first violation of the ban and a citation for subsequent violations. Employees who disregard the policy will be subject to corrective action through human resources. Violators issued a citation also may be subject to fines.
- All smoking urns have been removed from campus. A limited number of trashcans with ashtrays on top will be placed at various locations around campus. The university asks that faculty, staff and students confine their smoking to the areas near these trashcans in order to keep campus clean and attractive.
- Smoking is not permitted in university buildings, including residence halls, or within 30 feet of the entrances to buildings or in university vehicles. In addition, the entire health sciences campus-- all buildings and grounds -- is designated a non-smoking area.
For those interested, information on smoking cessation and other wellness plans are available online.
A team of university staff, faculty and students will continue to meet to discuss smoking policies on campus. Updates will be made available on the new smoking issues Web site.
Campus News
Case Celebrates Recovery!, a free event to celebrate those on campus and in area neighborhoods who are recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, takes place at 6:30 this evening in Thwing Center ballroom. Includes free food, live music from the Wild Eyed Boys, keynote speakers and prizes.
Information to be included in Case Daily may be e-mailed to case-daily@case.edu. All submissions must be received at least 10 business days prior to inclusion in the weekday e-mail newsletter and will be reviewed for timeliness and relevance to a university-wide audience. In addition, events must be posted to the university's online calendar.
For Faculty & Staff
The Office of the Provost-sponsored Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Resources and Information group is recompiling its mailing list for LGBT faculty and staff. Interested employees can refer to the LGBT Web site or e-mail Victor Groza.
For Students
The Department of Geological Sciences will have its seventh annual Senior Project Day from 3-4 p.m. today in AW Smith Building, Room 104. Presenting will be David Blair, Jason Kodysz and Lauren Vitko.
The annual Math Gala Fiesta will be from 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, in the Thwing Center ballroom. The gala is a five-hour study review for students in the introductory math courses. Food provided. Free.
Events
The university's Art Studio "Spring Semester in Review" student art exhibition will have an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 30, in the gallery, 2215 Adelbert Road. The exhibit continues through Friday, May 4. Call 368.2714 for gallery hours.
Plan now to attend and participate in two long-standing campus traditions: Hudson Relay and Springfest. Events take place April 27-28 on the Case Quad and Freiberger Field.
For a list of other events and activities on campus and in the community today, refer to the WebEvent calendar.
Et al
Andrew Cronauer, an undergraduate business major, was part of the April 26 meeting of the Joint Meeting on Adolescent Treatment Effectiveness, sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Denise Douglas, associate dean of Graduate Studies, will be honored as a "Case Woman of Professional Excellence" on May 7 during the annual YWCA Women of Achievement luncheon.
Brian Gran, assistant professor of sociology, has been invited to serve on the UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre's Expert and Scientific Committee on Independent Human Rights Institutions for Children.
