The Working Poor: Invisible in America author to speak during Alumni Weekend
David Shipler, author of The Working Poor: Invisible in America, will speak at Case Western Reserve University on October 5 as part of the Alumni Weekend and Homecoming activities.
In his latest book, Shipler, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former foreign correspondent for the New York Times, profiles the lives of Americans unable to share in America's economic prosperity and examines the causes and consequences of poverty in our society. The book was selected for the Common Reading Program during the summer for all new undergraduate students entering Case Western Reserve.
Shipler will speak during the university's designated Community Hour, beginning at 12:30 p.m. in Amasa Stone Chapel. Alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of the university are invited. Read more.
Security Alert
Case Western Reserve University Protective Services has issued a security alert for an incident that occurred near East 114th Street, near campus. Read the full alert.
Campus News
The fall 2007 CaseLearns class schedule and PDF brochures are now available online. Browse the semester's instructional offerings and take advantage of free classes at Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) to gain proficiency in office, design, Web or digital applications, or to learn more about smart searching of Case Libraries' information resources. Classes are free to faculty, students and staff, and are offered weekdays and some Saturdays with a new Freedman Center Sunday Series. Visit CaseLearns from the KSL homepage for a brochure, the attendance requirements and to register for classes.
For Faculty & Staff
Faculty and staff are invited to meet Randy Deike, the new vice president for enrollment, at a reception in his honor from 4-5:30 p.m., September 18 in Hovorka Atrium inside the Agnar Pytte Center for Science Education and Research. RSVP via e-mail to confirm attendance.
For Students
On Wednesday, September 19, Case Western Reserve senior Esther Erb will sing the national anthem at the Cleveland Indians vs. Detroit Tigers game at 12:05 p.m. Esther, a two-time All-American track and cross country runner, will represent the university in front of a possible sellout crowd. One hundred discounted bleacher tickets for the game are available for $7 to campus members from coach Kathy Lanese in Veale Center. Call coach Lanese at 368-5280 for details.
Events
Case Western Reserve University School of Law lecture series gets under way at 4:30-5:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 19 with Max Factor III, Esq., speaking on the topic of hardball negotiating tactics. Session will be held in the School of Law's Moot Courtroom, A59. This and other lectures will be webcast. Learn more.
Refer to the Web event calendar for a list of events and activities on campus and in the community today and in the days ahead.
