Presidential Trip Celebrates Alumni Achievement at Texas Instruments
Case Western Reserve University President Barbara R. Snyder recently hosted a Dallas reception at Texas Instruments Inc. that included 14 Case Western Reserve alumni who are currently working at the corporation. The group represents a broad spectrum of alumni—from the Case School of Engineering to the College of Arts and Sciences—who hold an equally varied and prominent set of roles at one of the world's leading semiconductor companies.
Texas Instruments has a long history of attracting alumni seeking to make a mark in technology innovation. Read more.
Campus News
Campus Wednesday Barbecues on the Crawford deck between Crawford and Tomlinson halls return June 11 through July 19. This week, the menu will feature bourbon barbecue chicken and pork, and diners can enjoy their lunch while listening to the music of acoustic guitarist Joe Rohan. The campus community is invited to purchase the new "Five for $35" card, good for five admissions to the summer barbecues, with a savings of $4.75. Cards can be purchased at Pura Vida in Thwing Center, Tomlinson Marketplace, Access Services and at the first barbecue. The card includes the main meal, beverage of the day and dessert. Bottled water and sodas are extra. The card is redeemable at Tomlinson Hall in the event of rain. Card sales end June 11.
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on campus from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 18 in Nord Hall, Room 310. Donors can find additional information and make an appointment by going online. Enter sponsor code "CaseWestern."
For Faculty and Staff
The Weatherhead School of Management is hosting a luncheon for university employees from noon to 1 p.m., June 11 at the Peter B. Lewis Building, Room 103. Employees are invited to learn about programs that might meet learning and professional objectives and how to utilize the university's tuition benefits. The luncheon will feature information on Weatherhead degree programs. Staff will be available to answer questions. Register online.
For Students
Applications are being accepted for graduate student research grants, sponsored by the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities. Grants up to a maximum amount of $500 are available to graduate students in the humanities and related disciplines for research expenses not covered by departmental support. The deadline is October 24. For the application and guidelines, go online or call 368-8961.
Events
Marjorie Greenfield, associate professor of reproductive biology, will sign copies of her new book, The Working Woman’s Pregnancy Book, beginning at 7 p.m., June 12 at Joseph-Beth Booksellers at Legacy Village. The book will be available for purchase during the event.
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.
The views and opinions of those invited to speak on campus do not necessarily reflect the views of the university administration or any other segment of the university community.
