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Case Daily - Nov 06, 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:02:34 EST

Virtual Coaching to Help Patients Talk to Doctors

Millions of people suffer from chronic ailments like heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes and need critical information from their healthcare providers to manage those diseases.

Sometimes patients find it uncomfortable asking a doctor of another age, gender or race for information. Virtual coaching under development through a new National Institutes of Health grant to the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University aims to improve communications.

The nursing school is leading an interdisciplinary research team for the two-year, $1.3 million National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities study: "Electronic Self-Management Resource Training to Reduce Health Disparities" (e-SMART-HD). Read more.

Stephen Post to Share Reasons Why Good Things Happen to Good People on Nov. 13

Stephen Post, author of "Why Good Things Happen to Good People," will share his philosophy about why doing good deeds results in good karma during a talk on campus next week.

"An Evening with Stephen Post" will take place at 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, at Amasa Stone Chapel. Tickets are $20 per person and $5 with a student ID, with proceeds supporting emergency relief programs for global communities in need that are sponsored by International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) and Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF). Read more.

Campus News

The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) is accepting donations for its Eighth Annual Turkey Drive. Since its inception, the drive has resulted in more than 1,300 turkeys donated to deserving families and shelters in the Greater Cleveland community. Monetary donations will be accepted until Monday, Nov. 23, in the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Sears 450. The Office of Student Activities and Leadership, New Student and Parent Programs and the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning are collaborating on this project. Call OMA at 368-2904 for information.

Prevention and Recovery Services, a division of University Counseling Services, hosts weekly self-help groups for people in recovery. The groups meet at 5:30 p.m. on Fridays and 8 p.m. on Saturdays. Call 368-5872 for information.

Phi Kappa Tau will host its annual Paul Newman Memorial Phi-K on Saturday, Nov. 7. Proceeds will benefit Hole-in-the-Wall Gang camps, founded by the late Newman. These camps provide a free summer camp experience for children with serious chronic and terminal illnesses. Go online for details.

Time is running out to donate to the Pennies for Peace campaign. It will end during Family Weekend, which takes place November 6-8. One of the Family Weekend community service projects will be rolling the last of the donated coins. Thus far, $5,200 has been collected to donate to Greg Mortenson's Central Asia Institute. Collection jars for donations are at various campus locations.

For Faculty and Staff

CAPS (Case Western Reserve University's Administrative Professional Series) will conduct "CAPS Week" Nov. 9-13. One of the core classes for the Financial Management certificate will be held every day beginning at 1 p.m. Go online for locations, registration and certification requirements.

The university bookstore will host a regalia sale on Monday, Nov. 9. Faculty will receive 10 percent off the purchase price of regalia. Representatives from Oak Hall Cap and Gown will be on hand to take custom measurements. Faculty who can't make it that day are invited to stop by the bookstore anytime during November to take advantage of the savings.

For Students

The Biomedical Sciences Training Program invites juniors and seniors majoring in science to its "Preview Day" on Friday, Nov. 13. Students will learn more about the doctoral programs in biomedical research. The event will feature faculty research talks, a student-led tour of research facilities, and a poster presentation on research opportunities. Lunch will be provided. Contact Debbie Noureddine for more information or to RSVP.

Educational Services for Students (ESS) is conducting a series of workshops to help students enhance their presentation skills. All workshops will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Sears 462. Register online to reserve a spot. Contact workshop leaders Rhonda Moore or Van Bray, or call ESS at 368-5230 for information.

Events

The Law-Medicine Center at Case Western Reserve University School of Law will present Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D., Ph.D., special advisor for health policy to the director of the Office of Management and Budget, White House Office of Management and Budget. His brother is Rahm Emanuel, White House chief of staff. Ezekiel Emanuel is chairman of the Clinic Center Department of Bioethics, National Institutes of Health. Also an oncologist and author, he will be the featured speaker for the Oliver C. Schroeder Jr. Scholar-in-Residence Lecture entitled "High Touch Medicine: The future of the physician-patient relationship," at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Moot Courtroom (A59). Read more.

The Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations will host a discussion on "Regionalism–What's Next?" from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10, Room 115. The presenter is David Abbott, executive director of The George Gund Foundation. The event will be facilitated by John A. Yankey, the Mandel Center's interim executive director. Go online for registration cost and more information.

The campus community is invited to enjoy "Mad Words: the Art of Kyogen," an improv farce in the style of Japanese comedic theater. The event will be performed by The Confused Greenies at the Japan Connection's Fall Anime Marathon on Saturday, Nov. 14. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. in Nord Hall 410, and the entire Marathon will run all afternoon in Nord Hall. All activities are free.

Mather Dance Center's Returning features an eclectic mix of choreography. Students and staff perform choreography by faculty and several guest artists covering a span of 20 years. Returning runs through Nov. 8. Ticket information and times are available online.

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.

Et al

Lydia Fields, a junior accounting major, is the recipient of a $5,000 scholarship from Deloitte & Touche. Fields, also a Cleveland Scholarship Programs recipient, was chosen from a group of 10 finalists. She has made the Dean's List and is president of the African American Society. Fields is a member of the coordination team with the Saturday Tutoring Program at Church of the Covenant, and has tutored at John Hay High and Mary Bethune Elementary schools.

Four Case Western Reserve fall student-athletes have been named to ESPN: The Magazine's Academic All-District team. The football team had three players named to the District 4 College Division's first team: Ryan Kolesar, Mike Pelyak and Lee Sasala. The volleyball team had one player on the first team, Tricia McCutchan. The announcement was made on the College Sports Information Directors of America Web site. All four are now eligible for Academic All-America honors.

November 6, 2009

A daily newsletter published by the Office of Marketing & Communications, Case Western Reserve University. Submit items for inclusion to: case-daily@case.edu.

Case in the News

Einstein's Theory of Gravity and the problem of missing mass

Science Magazine, Nov. 5, 2009
Glenn Starkman, director of the Center for Education and Research in Cosmology and Astrophysics, the Institute for the Science of Origins, and a professor in the Department of Physics at Case Western Reserve University, and Pedro G. Ferreira, Department of Astrophysics, University of Oxford, find that a theory based on the idea that changes in gravity at slow acceleration can account for the formation of galaxies without dark matter, requires something like dark matter to work for the formation of galaxy clusters.

Stimulus fuels gold rush for electronic health systems

Huffington Post, Nov. 5, 2009
The government's $45 billion plan to jump-start a national shift to electronic medical records has touched off a gold rush among scores of technology firms–even as many experts question whether the benefits of the products are being oversold. Sharona Hoffman, professor of law and bioethics at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

The science of aging from all angles

Topeka Capital-Journal, Nov. 3, 2009
A study receiving a lot of play on the Internet these days shows photographs of identical twins and how they have aged differently because of different lifestyles. The study was produced by a team led by Bahman Guyuron, a plastic surgeon at Cleveland's Case Western Reserve University.

Review: 'Wind' hits Play House stage with gale force

The News-Herald, Nov. 5, 2009
Inherit the Wind gets high praise, from the lead players and a core of experienced local professionals to talented and disciplined third-year students in the Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House Master of Fine Arts Acting Program.

Abroad in Italy, art students find inspiration

The Lamron, Nov. 5, 2009
Geneseo art students who studied abroad in Italy this past summer celebrated with a showcase of their artwork. The exhibition, entitled "Italy, Italy: Art from the Summer '09 Geneseo Italia Program," features the artwork of Geneseo students. Students that participated in the exhibit had the opportunity take a special online course, Art History 399 "Italian Art and Identity," taught by Geneseo professors Lynette Bosch and Tom MacPherson, and Case Western Reserve University classics professor Charles Burroughs.

Higher Ed News

Bookless libraries?

Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 6, 2009
What started as a debate over whether brick-and-mortar libraries would survive much further into the 21st century turned into an existential discussion on the definition of libraries, as a gathering of technologists here at the 2009 Educause Conference pondered the evolution of one of higher education’s oldest institutions.

Case Daily - Nov 05, 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:46:40 EST

Kozmic Blues: The Life and Music of Janis Joplin to Take Place Nov. 9-14

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.

Events will be held at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, on the campus of Case Western Reserve University and at other venues around the city. The campus events are:

"Rock and Roll Night School: A Spotlight on Janis Joplin," Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m., at the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities, Clark Hall 309. Rock Hall educators Lauren Onkey and Jason Hanley will introduce the life and career of Janis Joplin with a multimedia presentation. This event is free with a reservation. E-mail education@rockhall.org or call (216) 515-8426 to RSVP. Read more...

University Honors Patricia Kilpatrick with Special Painting

Case Western Reserve University recently honored Patricia Kilpatrick (FSM'49, GRS'51) with a special painting. The portrait, which will be on display in Adelbert Hall, is in honor of her longstanding and ongoing dedication to the university.

Kilpatrick, who retired in 1992, was the university's first female vice president. Her career spanned three decades and included time as a faculty member and as the University Marshal. Learn more about the role Kilpatrick has played in the university's history.

During the portrait unveiling ceremony, held during Alumni Weekend 2009, the campus community learned more about why Kilpatrick is such a special member of the university family. Case Western Reserve President Barbara R. Snyder said that when she first arrived on campus in 2007, she was told Kilpatrick was someone she just had to meet. "They told me she was a beloved mentor to students, an exceptional administrator, and a person whose name was practically synonymous with what was best about Case Western Reserve. Read more...

Events

Contemporary French author Léonora Miano will speak at 12:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, in Clark Hall 309. She has published several novels and short story collections and has won several literary awards. Free, open to the public. As part of Kelvin Smith Library's Community Outreach Services, area high school students will meet with Miano at a book discussion and reception. Miano's campus visit is sponsored by the Ethnic Studies and French and Francophone Studies programs.

Students Stories

Study Abroad Photo Contest: Vote for our favorite study abroad photo as part of celebrating International Education Week, an event sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies. Stop by the display in Thwing Atrium to view photos submitted by Case Western Reserve students who have studied abroad. Photos will be displayed from November 16-19 and prizes will be awarded to the top three entries. Also two lucky voters will win $25 gift certificates to the University bookstore. Winners will be announced, November 19, at 7 p.m. in Thwing Atrium during the coffeehouse of culture event.

Et al

Chung-Chiun Liu, the Wallace R. Persons Professor of Sensor Technology and Control Professor of Chemical Engineering in the Department of Chemical Engineering, has been admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Professor of Law Matthew Rossman wrote the article, "The Past, Present and Future of Euclid Avenue," for the October issue of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal.

Scott Shane, A. Malachi Mixon III Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies and professor of economics at the Weatherhead School of Management, has begun penning a new column series for BusinessWeek.com. Check out what he has to say about entrepreneurship.

Energy experts Iwan Alexander, faculty director at the Great Lakes Energy Institute (GLEI) and the Cady Staley Professor of Engineering, and John Miller, principal researcher at GLEI and president of JME Inc., will address "Innovations in Energy Storage" during a special program tomorrow, Nov. 6, at 1:45 p.m. in Wolstein Research Building Auditorium on Cornell Road. The program honors the 125th anniversary of the New Jersey-based IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and is hosted by Great Lakes Energy Institute, IEEE, and Kelvin Smith Library.

November 5, 2009

A daily newsletter published by the Office of Marketing & Communications, Case Western Reserve University. Submit items for inclusion to: case-daily@case.edu.

Case in the News

Enhanced Interrogation: Tom Shutt

Cleveland Scene Weekly, Nov. 4, 2009
Tom Shutt is the Agnar Pytte Chair of Physics at Case Western Reserve University, and the principal investigator of a team of researchers planning the worldÕs largest dark matter experiment. Shutt explains the evidence that dark matter exists and the search for the ghostly substance.

Avo Photonics and Case Western Reserve University Are Pleased to Announce the Completion of a Design and Development Contract for an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Forward Imaging Catheter

Reuters, Nov. 5, 2009
Case Western Reserve Universitybegan a research program in 2008 to build an imaging catheter that would allow surgeons to monitor treatment and visualize structures within the hearts of patients suffering from arrhythmias. Avo Photonics, Inc., of Horsham, PA, developed the prototype of the forward imaging catheters. Andrew Rollins, associate professor of Biomedical Engineering, and Christine Fleming, a graduate research assistant, were key contributors to the design and development.

Lab Link club experience opens science doors

Chagrin Valley Publishing, Nov. 4, 2009
Giving students a sampling of the world of opportunities in science is the aim of the Lab Link club at Solon High School. Sloan Zimmerman, now a freshman at Harvard University, started the club after two summers of volunteer internships in the Case Western Reserve University microfabrication laboratory.

"The experience is priceless," said junior and co-President Trent Navran, who has been working at Case Western's Wickenden Biomedical Engineering Building with Professor Anirban Sen Gupta.

Animal Lovers Club at Mayfield school sends biscuits to soldiers' dogs in Iraq and Afghanistan: Animals in the News

Plain Dealer, Nov. 4, 2009
The Case Animal Rights & Ethics Society is hosting a screening of the documentary Fowl Play, which was voted best documentary short at the California Fallbrook Film Festival. The free screening starts at 7 p.m. Monday at Strosacker Auditorium, 2125 Adelbert Road on Case Western Reserve University's campus. The film includes undercover footage shot at an egg farm in Ohio.

Second Life Getting Enterprise Edition Hardware Appliance

Tech Fragments, Nov. 5, 2009
Linden Labs, the company behind Second Life, is launching a beta version of Second Life Enterprise, which will enable companies to run Second Life on their own servers and networks. Organizations now beta testing the new service include as IBM, Northrop Grumman, Case Western Reserve University, and Chicago Children's Memorial Hospital.

Case Daily - Nov 04, 2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:04:32 EST

Collecting Relics from Turkish Hillsides Provide Introduction to Archaeological Work as Participants in Antiquities Project

The rugged terrain of Turkey's Taurus Mountains served as a site last summer for two Case Western Reserve University faculty members from the classics department to introduce four students to archaeological field work.

Working alongside Assistant Professor Paul Iversen and former Visiting Assistant Professor Andrea De Giorgi (now at Rutgers University), Nathan Bensing, Jeremy Ondo, Philip Trochowski and Anna Wieser gathered antiquities left by ancient inhabitants and settlers on the land's surface for their course work in "Landscape Archaeology and Epigraphy."

The Case Western Reserve team also was a member of an interdisciplinary and multinational team of the Isparta Archaeological Survey (IAS) project.

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism granted a research permit in 2008 for the past summer's field work under the direction of Assistant Professor Bilge Hürmüzlü from the department of archaeology at Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi (SDÜ) in Isparta. Read more.

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.

The leaves are turned into 300 cubic yards of rich soil that is returned to campus flowerbeds and used in planting new shrubs and trees on campus. Read more.

Case in Point to Perform National Anthem at Cavs Game

Case in Point is scheduled to perform the National Anthem at the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls basketball game at 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, at Quicken Loans Arena.

"We ended up being selected because I sent a demo of us singing in to the Cavs and they liked us," says Roshni Rao, the group's president.

The group has been in rehearsals twice a week. "We are building a new and great sound for the group and we cannot wait to debut it at the Cavs game," Rao says. Read more.

Campus News

Case Western Reserve will celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. during the week of January 18, 2010. The annual MLK Convocation will be held on Friday, January 22, and will feature author and political commentator Donna Brazile. As part of the celebration, student organizations, university offices, academic departments and schools may submit proposals online until Monday, Nov. 9. Last year, co-sponsorships ranged from $100 to $2,000. Go online to see a list of previous events and programs that have received funding.

Certain members of the Case Western Reserve community, as recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, can receive H1N1 nasal spray vaccinations today from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in Wade Commons, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, in Hovorka Atrium. This may be the last opportunity to get H1N1 nasal vaccine on campus. Learn more.

The campus community is invited to watch the music video that was created by Case Western Reserve, Cleveland Institute of Art and Cleveland Institute of Music students as part of the recent John Lennon Educational Tour Bus stop. The entire video was completed in one day. The song is called "The Finest Hour" by Daylight Savings.

The Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations will host an open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, at its building. Employees can take advantage of the university's tuition waiver benefit for the master's degree. Attendees will learn more about the nonprofit management programs. Refreshments will be served.Call 368-6025 or go to the program's Web site for information.

For Faculty and Staff

The Staff Advisory Council's (SAC) Community Service Committee is sponsoring its Eighth Annual Basket Raffle in conjunction with the Benefits Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds from this year's raffle will be donated to Bellflower Center for Prevention of Child Abuse and MetroHealth Friends of Mothers and Infants. The basket raffle will take place in Thwing Center's 1914 Lounge. Send an e-mail to saccs-internal@case.edu for information.

For Students

The Center for Civic Engagement and Learning's Case SERVES program offers students flexible, weekly opportunities to volunteer at a variety of local nonprofit agencies. Students can participate as their schedules permit. Transportation is provided. Go online or contact Angela Lowery for information.

Events

The Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity announces the third lecture in the 2009-2010 Inclusion and Diversity Lecture Series. Jonathan Entin, professor of law and political science, will discuss "Litigation or Activism: How Did We Make Progress on Civil Rights?" The talk will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the Guilford House Lounge. The lecture is free and open to all staff, students, faculty, alumni and the community. There will be a question and answer session with Entin after the talk, as well as light refreshments. Contact Liz Roccoforte for information or to RSVP. The series is co-sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences and the Office of the Provost.

The campus community is invited to attend the Newman Catholic Student Association's "Human Trafficking Awareness" talk from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, in Strosacker Auditorium. The keynote speakers will be Sr. Karen Walsh and Naomi Hokky of the Collaborative Initiative to End Human Trafficking.

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 November 8-10 at the Marriott Downtown at Key Center in Cleveland. The Case Western Reserve University Judaic Studies Program is hosting the event. Read more.

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.

Et al

Henry Adams, professor of art history, recently received a starred review for his new book, "Tom and Jack: The Intertwined Lives of Thomas Hart Benton and Jackson Pollock," in the November 1 Booklist. According to the review, "Adams practices art history with a novelist's narrative skills and psychological acuity, a sleuth's instincts, a passion for aesthetic and technical explications, and a gift for
sea change interpretations. Utterly absorbing, carefully reasoned…Adams offers arresting insights into Pollock's life and work. Encompassing a stunning discovery by his art-historian wife, Adams' commanding, corrective double portrait reveals myriad camouflaged truths."

A story previewing the book also appears in the current issue of Smithsonian Magazine.

November 4, 2009

A daily newsletter published by the Office of Marketing & Communications, Case Western Reserve University. Submit items for inclusion to: case-daily@case.edu.

Athletics Spotlight

The campus community can become acquainted with the university's student-athletes by checking out the latest edition of the Spartans Sounds podcast interview.

Case in the News

Despite limitations, techniques for monitoring patients with HF are improving

Cardiology Today, Nov. 2, 2009
Two of the nation's leading experts in the field of heart failure indicated that heart failure monitoring has undergone significant development in recent years and that future developments will not only improve the quality of patient care but also lighten the disease's financial burden. James B. Young, professor of medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, comments.

Douglas Farr to lecture at Case Western Reserve University in series sponsored by the Baker-Nord Center for Humanities

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 3, 2009
Douglas Farr, president and CEO of Farr Associates, a Chicago-based architecture and urban design firm, will lecture Thursday at 6 p.m. in Ford Auditorium at Case Western Reserve University on the importance of environmentally sustainable design. Farr…calls for development of car-free urban areas, neighborhood systems for water treatment and food production, and more high-performance infrastructure and buildings.

Area schools ranked among best neighbors; WU behind the pack

Student Life, Nov. 4, 2009
A recent survey ranking "Best Neighbor" colleges and universities lists. University of Pennsylvania and University of Southern California tied for first in the ranking. The University of Missouri-Kansas City, Case Western Reserve University and Emory University also made the top 25.

Santana, Journey founding member added to Janis Joplin tribute

Examiner.com, Nov. 3, 2009
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Santana co-founder Greg Rolie has been added to the lineup of artists who will perform a tribute concert honoring Janis Joplin in Cleveland. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and Case Western Reserve University will celebrate Joplin during the 14th annual American Music Masters series this month. Additional artists include Roky Erickson, Ray Benson, Guy Clark, Nona Hendryx, Bettye LaVette, Country Joe McDonald, Susan Tedeschi, Lucinda Williams and Carolyn Wonderland.

Higher Ed News

Apples and Oranges

Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 4, 2009
“The Spaces Between Numbers: Getting International Data on Higher Education Straight,” being released today by the Institute for Higher Education Policy, suggests that many of the most commonly cited figures comparing higher education in the U.S. with higher education in other countries are highly questionable, based on the sort of apples and oranges comparisons that statisticians should have rebelled against years ago. In a number of cases, the flaws may overstate significant problems in American higher education. In many other cases, the flaws may render data valueless for promoting the kinds of education reforms that are needed, the study says.

Case Daily - Nov 03, 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:17:55 EST

102-Year-Old Retired Physician Pledges $750,000 to Support
Communicable Disease Research

Amy Kuhn Feldstein, M.D. (FSM '28, MED '31) has made a $750,000 will commitment to the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Her bequest will create the Amy Kuhn Feldstein, M.D. Faculty Fellowship that will support research for the prevention and treatments of communicable disease, such as HIV/AIDS.

Feldstein's gift was inspired in part by the School of Medicine's commitment to developing effective prevention measures for the spread of HIV in women. Also inspiring her gift is research by Michael Lederman, M.D., the Scott R. Inkley Professor of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and physician at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, on a potential topical strategy that could decrease or even prevent the sexual transmission of HIV.

"We are moving closer to a day when our developments may become a safe, affordable and effective method for all women—from America to Africa to Asia—to protect themselves from HIV infection," said Lederman. "Dr. Feldstein's commitment will help advance research to prevent this devastating disease." Read more.

Campus News

The campus community has an opportunity to support Coach Greg Debeljak in the 2009 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year competition. Students, faculty and staff can vote for Debeljak online through December 6.

Certain members of the Case Western Reserve community, as recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, can receive H1N1 nasal spray vaccinations on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in Wade Commons. Learn more.

The Mortar Board Honor Society continues its third annual Reading is Leading Initiative through November 10. Participation involves the donation of $2 or a children's book. The drive benefits children in Greater Cleveland. Donations can be dropped off in Nord Hall, Fribley and Leutner Commons, and in boxes at specific campus locations. Students can receive extra credit for certain classes. Contact Sarah Robinson or Laura Tycon for information.

For Faculty and Staff

The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) is hosting a discussion on the topic of "College for $99 Per Month?" from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, in the Allen Memorial Medical Library's Herrick Room. The meeting will be a journal discussion of Kevin Carey's September/October 2009 article in Washington Monthly, which describes a plan that offers a college education at the flat rate of $99 per month. The group will discuss topics related to the cost of higher education. Pizza and beverages will be served. RSVP by e-mail to UCITE.

For Students

The Center for Civic Engagement and Learning will offer an Alternative Spring Break trip to Nicaragua from March 6-14, 2010. Students will stay at an eco-lodge in a rural town on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua and work on a variety of service projects with local community organizations. The cost of the trip is $1,275, including lodging, most meals and international airfare. The trip is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. An information session will be held at 6 p.m. this evening in Thwing Center's Meeting Room B. Contact Angela Lowery or go online for information.

The Student Alumni Association (SAA) is hosting a networking event entitled "Life as an MBA!" at 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, in the George S. Dively Building. Students interested in an MBA program will have an opportunity to interact with MBA alumni. The event is co-sponsored by Kaplan and the National Black MBA Association. Food will be provided. Contact SAA by e-mail for more information.

Events

The next installment of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center's Scientific Series is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, in the Wolstein Auditorium (WRB 1-413). Timothy Nilsen, director of the Center for RNA Molecular Biology; Eain Murphy, assistant staff member at the Lerner Research Institute's Department of Molecular Genetics; and Saba Valadkhan, assistant professor in the Center for RNA Molecular Biology, are scheduled to present on RNA Microanalysis technology and how it relates to cancer research. A reception will take place following the presentations.

Case Western Reserve University's Sigma Xi chapter, along with the Departments of Biology and Anthropology and the Evolutionary Biology Program, will present a lecture, "Who Says Neanderthals Are So Different?" from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, in DeGrace Hall 312. The keynote speaker will be David Frayer, professor of anthropology at the University of Kansas. A variety of morphological and behavioral traits link Neanderthals with their European successors. Frayer will discuss this new (and old) information about biology and culture.

Great Lakes Energy Institute (GLEI), the Cleveland Section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the Kelvin Smith Library will host "Innovations in Energy Storage" from 1:45 to 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, in Wolstein Auditorium. The event will feature GLEI's Iwan Alexander, faculty director and Cady Staley Professor of Engineering, and John Miller, principal researcher and president of JME, Inc. Register online.

The Flora Stone Mather Center for Women's annual Project on Men and Gender will take place at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Hovorka Atrium. The program will feature a screening of The Price of Pleasure: Pornography, Sexuality, and Relationships. The documentary includes interviews with scholars and writers of mass media, economics, psychology and popular culture, as well as producers and performers from the pornography industry. The movie will be followed by a discussion with Robert Jensen from the University of Texas, who served as a consultant on the film.

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.

Et al

Roger Saillant recently began his new duties as executive director at the Fowler Center for Sustainable Value at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management.

The Fowler Center practices, researches and teaches whole-system design methods for advancing the 'how-to' of sustainability, and works with businesses, organizations and economic regions to discover the power and promise of sustainability as an innovation engine for doing good and doing well.

Saillant has been a pioneer in fuel cells, energy policy and holistic management techniques. His extensive corporate experience includes seven years as CEO of Plug Power, a cutting-edge fuel cell company. Prior to that, he was a senior executive at Ford Motor Company and Visteon Corporation.

November 3, 2009

A daily newsletter published by the Office of Marketing & Communications, Case Western Reserve University. Submit items for inclusion to: case-daily@case.edu.

Media Moment

Case Western Reserve University is a sponsor of the Chautauqua Summer Institute. Several faculty members spent the summer conducting interviews with radio station WJTN. The last in the series features Jonathan Entin, professor of political science and law. Listen to the mp3 file.

Case in the News

CWRU museum chronicles long history of birth control: a Reproductive Wellness column

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 3, 2009
If you're in the mood for a fascinating history lesson, stop by the Dittrick Medical History Center on the campus of Case Western Reserve University. There, you can see "Virtue, Vice, and Contraband: A History of Contraception in America." It is one of only three museums in the world with a permanent collection of contraception, according to chief curator Jim Edmonson.

Undefeated CWRU gets a boost by healthy return of senior defensive back Bobby Bott

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 2, 2009
Defensive back Bobby Bott had been knocked out of the Oct. 3 Denison game with a neck injury, but returned with one assisted tackle in the Spartan's 63-14 victory against the Hiram Terriers at Case Field on Oct. 24. On Saturday, he had 8 1/2 tackles and two pass breakups as Case Western Reserve University won its 29th straight regular-season game, 38-24, at Chicago.

Around Noon

WCPN.org, Oct. 26, 2009
Henry Adams, professor of art history at Case Western Reserve University, was a recent guest on Around Noon. He shared details on his new book about Jackson Pollock, Tom and Jack.

BMP Sunstone appoints Daniel Harrington to board of directors

Reuters.com, Oct. 28, 2009
Daniel Harrington, a member of the Board of Trustees of Case Western Reserve University and the Veale Foundation, has been appointed to the BMP Sunstone Corporation's Board of directors.

Discoveries: A few of our favorite Midwest finds

Midwest Living, July/August 2009
Listed among "Total Surprises" in Midwest Living's Favorite Midwest Finds is the Dittrick Museum of Medical History at Case Western Reserve University, which includes 19th Century surgical tools and the world's most comprehensive collection of contraceptives.

Higher Ed News

The $50K club: 58 private colleges pass a pricing milestone

Chronicle of Higher Education, Oct. 28, 2009
Fifty-eight private colleges now charge at least $50,000 for tuition, fees, room, and board, a Chronicle analysis of College Board data shows. Last year only five colleges did. Generous aid packages on some campuses mean that many students pay far less than those prices, which do not include textbooks and travel expenses. But a number of students do pay full freight.

Case Daily - Nov 02, 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:39:43 EST

Case Western Reserve to Lead $14.7M NIH SPRINT Study Network in Ohio

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has received a $14.7 million, nine-year contract from the National Institutes of Health to be one of five institutions to lead a trial to determine if lowering systolic blood pressure in hypertensive patients, without diabetes, to below the currently recommended level can reduce the incidence of cardiovascular and kidney disease and slow cognitive decline.

Case Western Reserve will head a Clinical Center Network consisting of investigators from its School of Medicine and three other Northeast Ohio clinical centers, as well as The Ohio State University College of Medicine. It will be directed by Jackson T. Wright Jr. professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve and director of the Clinical Hypertension Program at University Hospitals Case Medical Center.

"The objective of the study is to evaluate whether treating patients to systolic blood pressure of less than 120 mmHg reduces the risk of cardiovascular and kidney disease, or age-related cognitive decline, more than the usually recommended level of less than 140 mmHg," says Wright.

The results of this study will grow the small body of evidence supporting this hypothesis. Called SPRINT (Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial), the study findings will be used to reevaluate the optimal blood pressure for patients and have the potential to establish new guidelines for healthcare providers. Read more.

Campus News

The Department of Psychology's Psychology Clinic is available to provide flexible, low cost counseling for adults and children in the Cleveland community. Call 368-0719 to learn about the clinic's psychological services or to speak with one of the coordinators.

The Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences will celebrate the appointment of Elizabeth Tracy as the Grace Longwell Coyle Professor in Social Work with a colloquium entitled "Social Networks—A Framework for Teaching, Service and Research." The event begins at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations. RSVP to Pamela Carson .

Several Case Western Reserve students and an alumnus have created a social media company with a new focus on the way people share content on the web. Jim England, Tim Gasper and Huston Hoburg are looking to release the content exclusively to the Case Western community. CorkShare.com lets users build virtual CorkBoards for sharing web content, including photos, videos and links with small groups of friends. The site can be used to share research for team projects, act as a discussion board for a club or simply to share videos and links with friends. CorkShare is launching the Web site to all students, faculty and staff today. Learn more.

Due to technical difficulties, the Oct. 30 edition of Case Daily was not delivered to some e-mail accounts. The campus community is invited to view the online version.

For Faculty and Staff

The Employee Education, Training and Development Unit will host a session on "Understanding and Using Emotional Intelligence (EI) in Work and Life." This interactive seminar will assist participants with developing a basic understanding of (EI) and discover opportunities to incorporate it into professional and personal life experiences. The session will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, in Nord Hall 310. Register online.

For Students

The Case African Students' Association (CASA) will host an event, "Africa 101: Dispelling the Myths," at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Wade Fireside Lounge. CASA members will dispel common stereotypes regarding people of African descent. The group will display clothing and provide food to sample. Contact Modupeore Shenbanjo for more information.

The Spartan Tappers seek other student groups to help organize the Case Cabaret, a campus-wide talent show. This event will be open to all types of performances, and is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, in Strosacker Auditorium. Contact Sarah Franjoine for information.

Events

"An Evening with Stephen Post," author of "Why Good Things Happen to Good People," will take place at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, at Amasa Stone Chapel. A wine and cheese reception will be held at 6 p.m. Tickets: $20 per person, $5 with a student ID. Tickets will be sold at the door and online. Proceeds will support emergency relief programs for global communities in need that are sponsored by International Orthodox Christian Charities and Orthodox Christian Fellowship.

Kuumba Fest will take place 12:30 to 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, in the Thwing Center atrium. Kuumba Fest is a celebration of creativity and diversity, and will include food, dancing and musical talent. Part of Family Weekend 2009. Admission is free.

The Department of Psychiatry, University Hospitals of Cleveland and the School of Medicine announce "Leadership in Psychiatry: The Opportunity to Make a Difference," the Douglas Danford Bond Lecture featuring Ronald I. Dozoretz. The talk will take place from 8 to 9 a.m., Friday, Nov. 6, at the W.O. Walker Center Auditorium. The talk will cover several objectives related to psychiatry. Contact Kate Kilbane for details or to be added to the distribution e-mail list.

Douglas Farr, architect and author of the award-winning book, "Sustainable Urbanism: Urban Design with Nature," will deliver the Richard N. Campen Lecture in Architecture at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, in Ford Auditorium. Free, open to the public.

The Multicultural Business Student Association is hosting a salsa dance lesson from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. today at the Peter B. Lewis Building, Room 203. The instructor, Avelino Davila, will teach basic steps. No partner or previous experience necessary. Cost is $2.

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.

Et al

The The American Council on Education Ohio (ACE) Women's Network has selected Lynn Singer, deputy provost and vice president for academic programs, to receive the 2009 Excellence in Higher Education Leadership Award.

The committee said Singer's "strong characteristics and the role model that you have exemplified for women have made you the outstanding candidate of a selected group of accomplished women."

The ACE Ohio Women's Network is a network of women administrators, faculty and staff from colleges and universities across the state dedicated to the professional advancement of women.

The award will be presented to Singer on Friday, Nov. 6.

November 2, 2009

A daily newsletter published by the Office of Marketing & Communications, Case Western Reserve University. Submit items for inclusion to: case-daily@case.edu.

Case in the News

Can angel investors earn heavenly returns?

Wall Street Journal, Oct. 31, 2009
An angel investor is anyone who privately provides capital to a promising business, often a start-up, that isn't run by a friend or family member. Scott Shane, an economist at Case Western Reserve University, estimates that the U.S. has at least 140,000 active angels who collectively invest some $20 billion a year in new businesses.

Pushing fresh produce instead of cookies at the corner market

New York Times, Oct. 30, 2009
Matt Russell, a coordinator with Case Western Reserve University's Center for Health Promotion Research, said a big part of any healthy foods initiative is getting store owners to be agreeable with selling produce rather than bags of cookies or chips.

New study ranks top-earners among presidents of private colleges and universities

The Plain Dealer, Oct. 28, 2009
The Chronicle of Higher Education's annual study of executive compensation at private, nonprofit colleges and universities reflects data from the 2007-08 academic year, the most recent available. The list includes information about Barbara R. Snyder, president of Case Western Reserve University. Related article.

Whatever happened to...

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 2, 2009
Reporter John Mangels reports that Case Western Reserve University's 70-year old Burrell Schmidt telescope, which underwent a major upgrade last year, got the equivalent of a new set of eyes in May 2008. It is seeing better than ever, university astronomers report. With the addition of a more sensitive detector, and internal modifications that limit light scattering, the telescope can pick up much fainter objects than before. Astronomer Paul Harding led the upgrade.

Hoping to get picked

Crain's Cleveland Business, Nov. 2, 2009
Case Western Reserve University typically draws students from all over, but some of its more popular recruiting areas are expecting smaller high school classes said Bob McCullough, director of undergraduate admission and interim vice president for enrollment. The university is now spending more time in areas out west and in the northeast.

Stimulus grants mean jobs for local medical institutions

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 2, 2009
Cleveland's major medical institutions are beginning to reap millions of dollars from special National Institutes of Health stimulus grants, which they applied for earlier this year. Julie Rehm, senior associate dean of strategy initiatives at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, comments.

Higher Ed News

College enrollment hits record, mostly thanks to 2-year schools

USA TODAY (via The Associated Press), Oct. 28, 2009
More young Americans than ever are in college—especially community college, according to a new report.

Case Daily - Oct 30, 2009

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:55:07 EST

Case Western Reserve University Named as a Top 10 "Best Neighbor" College

Case Western Reserve University is in the Top 10 of "Saviors of Our Cities: A Survey of Best Neighbor College and University Civic Partnerships."

The survey results were recently announced at the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities conference in Philadelphia.

The survey is an extension of Evan Dobelle's original survey and ranking of civically engaged colleges and universities that appeared in 2006. Dobelle is president of Westfield State College. The list's Top 25 academic institutions were selected because of their positive impact on their urban communities. Factors such as revitalization efforts, cultural renewal, economics and community service and development were considered. Read more

Ecology Friendly Urban Designer will speak for Campen Lecture in Architecture and Sculpture

Urban designers realize the increasing importance to be environmentally sensitive. Douglas Farr, urban planner and president and CEO of Farr Associates Architecture and Urban Design, will explore that topic at Case Western Reserve University when he gives the 2009 Richard N. Campen Lecture in Architecture and Sculpture.

The free, public lecture begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 5, in Ford Auditorium in Allen Memorial Library, 11000 Euclid Ave. on the Case Western Reserve campus. The lecture is sponsored by the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities at Case Western Reserve. Farr is well known as a leader for ecologically sensitive, sustainable urban constructions. His Chicago-based and award-winning architecture and planning firm has recently been named by the New York Times as the "most prominent of the city's growing cadre of ecologically sensitive architects."
Read more

Case Western Reserve University to Get
Ohio Center of Excellence in Advanced Energy

New ways to make energy will mean new jobs. That was the clear message this week at a press conference at the Ohio Board of Regents in Columbus, Ohio.

Gov. Ted Strickland and Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut spoke about potential benefits of Ohio's Centers of Excellence in advanced energy. The governor formally announced establishment of nine centers at eight universities. An Ohio Center of Excellence will reside at Case Western Reserve's Great Lakes Energy Institute. Read more.

Campus News

All permit holders with a expiration date of December 31, 2009, are being reminded that the last day to return permits for a one month refund is November 15. Go online for complete details.

Spirit Packs, sponsored by the Student Leadership Journey Council (SLJC), the Office of Student Activities and Leadership and the University Bookstore, include the perfect gear for showing your Spartan spirit. Each pack costs $55, and comes in a cinch sack with a T-shirt, sweatshirt, stainless steel water bottle (BPA free), pom pom, and a University Bookstore coupon. Orders must be received by Friday, Nov. 13, and will be delivered to students on Monday, Dec. 7 (pick-up is available for commuter students, faculty, staff and administrators). Proceeds go toward leadership education and campus programming through the SLJC and student activities and leadership.

Case Western Reserve is competing in PETA's Most Vegetarian-Friendly Colleges contest. Campus members can vote for the university online in Round 1 through Monday, Nov. 2.

For Faculty and Staff

Case Western Reserve employees are invited to donate to the 2009 Charity Choice Campaign, which benefits hundreds of local and national nonprofit agencies.

The Department of Human Resources and the University Career Center recently created the Career Development Series: Effectively Managing Your Career at Case. Those seeking to grow in their current role or to explore other opportunities at the university are invited to attend this series focusing on career decision-making skills. The "Charting Your Path" session is from 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the Toepfer Room. Register online.

For Students

The Indian Graduate Student Association will host its annual Diwali function, Tarang, at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in the Thwing Center ballroom. Gourmet Indian food will be served, followed by a series of cultural events. Tickets: $12 for members, $17 for non-members and $20 the day of the event (including membership). Contact Raghav Dutta, Nemath Syed Shah or Vinay Sethia.

The Cleveland Museum of Art's (CMA) "VIVA! & Gala" 2009-2010 performing arts series is about to begin. The series will feature 14 performances representing 11 countries. Students can bring their university ID for the "Pay What You Can" special at the door. If empty seats are available, students will not be turned away.

Events

Time is running out to donate to the Pennies for Peace campaign that will end during Family Weekend, November 6-8. One of the Family Weekend community service projects will be rolling the last of the donated coins. Thus far, $5200 has been collected to donate to Greg Mortenson's Central Asia Institute. Collection jars for donations are at various campus locations. For locations visit the Pennies for Peace information page.

Case's 121 Fitness Center offers you a professional, personal, friendly and clean exercise environment to achieve your health and wellness goals. For a low monthly fee, and no contracts, you receive access to over 40 FREE group exercise classes per week, 28,000 sq. ft. of top equipment, 2 group exercise studios, FREE parking, 4 FREE personal training sessions, FREE lockers and towel service, FREE parking, Brand new shower and sauna areas, and much more. Payroll deduction is available. Visit onetoone.case.edu for more information or call 368-1121.

A Campus Book Club will meet Tuesday, November 10, at noon in Crawford 720 to discuss potential reading selections for the next five months.

The MLK Celebration Week Advisory Board is accepting funding requests for programming for the 2010 MLK Celebration Week, "Where Do We Go From Here? Building on the Legacy of Dr. King."
The annual MLK Convocation will be Friday, January 22, during the Community Hour, and will feature author and political commentator Donna Brazile. The deadline for proposals is Monday, November 9. Proposals may be submitted on-line . Last year, co-sponsorships ranged from $100 to $2,000.

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.

Et al

Klara K. Papp, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Medical Learning at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, is the 2009 Recipient of the Charles H. Griffith, III, MD, Educational Research Award. The Award for Excellence was presented at the national meeting of Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine (CDIM) in Philadelphia this past weekend for outstanding contributions to educational research in medicine. Learn more about the Award

Winners of "Here & Near," the 12th edition of the Campus Markings contest, have been announced. Visit the contest web site for details. All the winners are students. The contest ended October 20, and was open to the entire campus community.

The Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences will receive the Bronze Key Award, one of the highest honors awarded by the National Council for Alcohol and Drug Dependence to recognize leadership in the field of substance dependence and recovery. This award will be presented by local affiliate Recovery Resources, a stalwart provider of substance abuse and mental health services in Northeast Ohio.

Grover "Cleve" Gilmore, MSASS dean, will accept the honor during the Recovery Resources 19th annual Bronze Key Gala at the InterContinental Hotel in Cleveland on Thursday, November 12, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. This gala affair is the largest event in the region in support of recovery.

Richard Gordon from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law is leading a collaboration between the World Bank and the law school on a project entitled "The Misuse of Corporate Vehicles in Grand Corruption Cases: Unraveling the Corporate Veil." The project is a key part of the Stolen Asset Recovery or StAR initiative, a joint effort of the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime and the World Bank Group to recover the proceeds of government corruption and to develop measures to prevent and deter the hiding of corrupt proceeds.

Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor society, names Chad Fusco one of four Laureates in 2009. Tau Beta Pi named the civil engineering graduate, who minored in theater - at Case Western Reserve University, a laureate in the arts. Fusco received the award at engineering honor society's October convention.

Fusco joined student theater groups during his first semester at Case Western Reserve and was soon the only engineering major in a group cast of primarily theater majors. He proved himself as a director, with "The Pajama Game", served as public relations officer of the Case Footlighters and expanded the role from promoting plays to working on fundraising, websites, and program advertising sales. He worked with others to introduce a patron program, and even made an arrangement to obtain free food for the cast and crew.

October 30, 2009

A daily newsletter published by the Office of Marketing & Communications, Case Western Reserve University. Submit items for inclusion to: case-daily@case.edu.

Case in the News

Case Western Reserve wins $14.7 million grant as part of hypertension study

Crain's Cleveland Business, Oct. 29, 2009
Case Western Reserve University has received a $14.7 million grant to run one of five clinical center networks that will study hypertension. The 9-year Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial will look at 1,500 patients that have a history of heart disease or will be at high risk for it, and try to determine patients' optimal blood pressure.

Finding Ways for Disabled People to Participate in Research is Goal of Case Western Reserve University Nursing School Study

Reuters, Oct. 29, 2009
Researchers regularly exclude people who cannot read, hear or write from participating in their research projects but that's about to change. The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing (FPB) at Case Western Reserve University will develop research tools and strategies to include individuals with vision and hearing impairments in future research.

Amphibians rarely give earliest warning of pollution

Nature.com, Oct. 29, 2009
Analysis of more than 20,000 toxicity studies suggests that amphibians are relatively resilient and not well suited to be the barometer of pollution. This work "overturns the common view that amphibians are, on average, more sensitive to environmental contaminants than other organisms", says Michael Benard at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. "Hopefully, this work will lead to more effective regulation of contaminants that takes into account the diverse sensitivities of different organisms."

Why Won't They Just Drag Karadzic to Court?

Slate.com, Oct. 29, 2009
There's no law preventing the tribunal from dispatching security guards to a prisoner's cell and even carrying him into the court. But it's highly unlikely that the tribunal judges would take such a step, because international courts struggle to assert their legitimacy, and applying force might make the legal process seem like a show trial or give on-lookers undue sympathy for the defendant. Explainer thanks Michael Newton of Vanderbilt University Law School and Michael Scharf of Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

Dark matter sleuths to design world's largest WIMP catcher

Physorg.com, Oct. 29, 2009
Researchers from Europe and the U.S. are collaborating to design the world's largest, most sensitive experiment to catch the stuff of dark matter. Case Western Reserve University's physicist Tom Shutt leads the group, which merged with a group of dark matter researchers, including Dan Akerib, chair of the department of physics.

Constitutionality of health overhaul questioned

Washington Times, Oct. 28, 2009
While some conservatives believe Congress is overstepping if it requires all citizens to have health insurance, others, including Jonathan Adler, law professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, think that in the end, if the legislation passes, Congress would win in the courts. "In this case, the overall scheme would involve the regulation of 'commerce' as the Supreme Court has defined it for several decades, as it would involve the regulation of health care markets. And the success of such a regulatory scheme would depend upon requiring all to participate," Adler writes.

Higher Ed News

The New Diagnostics

Inside higher Ed, Oct. 30, 2009
Colleges are using computer use, interactions with professors and more to predict who will do well in a course and who wonÕt. Rio Salado College, an Arizona community college, where more than half of the 64,000 students pursue their degrees online, has devised a system of predictive modeling that officials believe can forecast, with 70 percent accuracy, how likely it is that a student will achieve a "C" grade or higher in a course. At Purdue University, "at-risk" students generally took that information as either a motivational kick in the rear or were prompted to quickly drop the class.

Case Daily - Oct 29, 2009

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:24:49 EST

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.

Read more.

Vice President for Financial Planning Announced

Chief Financial Officer John Sideras announced recently that Donald Stewart has been named Case Western Reserve University's new Vice President for Financial Planning. Stewart comes to Cleveland from Brown University, where he served as Director of Academic Resources for five years.

"Donald is uniquely qualified to bring a new level of rigor, accountability and transparency to the university's budgeting efforts," Sideras said. "He has extensive experience in higher education, and understands the importance of working collaboratively with faculty."

In his new role, Stewart leads the Office of University Planning and Budget. This office provides planning assistance to schools and other administrative units and follows their budget performance throughout the fiscal year. Stewart also will work to enhance the office's long-term planning for both operational and capital spending. Read more.

Maltz Museum Announces Scholarship Opportunity

The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage invites campus community members to learn more about a unique scholarship opportunity for young people in grades 6-12 who live in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit counties.

The Stop the Hate: Youth Speak Out! Essay Contest is offering a total of $100,000 in scholarship support for juniors and seniors to attend an Ohio university or college. They must complete a 500-word essay on discrimination or intolerance and how they intend to address it. There also are smaller prizes for students in grades 6-10. Go online for complete details and deadlines.

Campus News

Certain members of the Case Western Reserve community, as recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, can receive H1N1 nasal spray vaccinations during the following fall campus clinics:

Thursday, Oct. 29, 4:30 to 8 p.m., Veale Center Lobby
Monday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thwing Center 1914 Lounge
Monday, Nov. 2, 4:30 to 8 p.m., Thwing Center Ballroom
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Wade Commons

Note: Students under 18 must receive parental consent.

Alpha Chi Omega sorority will continue hosting events through Oct. 31 in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The next event is the placement of luminaries from 7 to 11 p.m. tonight all over campus, co-sponsored with Greek Life. Also, a kickball tournament will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. at Freiberger Field. Team registration is $50, with proceeds benefiting domestic violence victims. In addition, the bake sale continues from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Friday in Nord Hall.

1-2-1 Fitness Center offers a professional, personal, friendly and clean exercise environment to help members achieve health and wellness goals. Members receive access to more than 40 free group exercise classes per week, 28,000 sq. ft. of top equipment, two group exercise studios, free parking, four free personal training sessions, free lockers and towel service, new shower and sauna areas, and more. Payroll deduction is available.

For Faculty and Staff

Due to the impending retirement of Joanne Eustis, university librarian, Case Western Reserve recently announced that a national search is underway for a university librarian. Timothy Robson, deputy director, will serve as interim university librarian.

The search committee members are:

Mohan Reddy, dean of the Weatherhead School of Management, committee chair;
Michael Edwards, associate vice president for research;
Lev Gonick, vice president for Information Technology Services;
Peter Haas, professor and chair of religious studies;
Anne Helmreich, associate professor of art and art history;
Melissa Knothe Tate, professor of biomedical engineering and mechanical and aerospace engineering;
Alan Levine, professor of medicine;
Mary Quinn Griffin, assistant professor of nursing;
Evangeline "Gail" Reese, associate director of collections and personnel, Kelvin Smith Library;
Jonathan Sadowsky, associate professor and chair of history;
Paul Salipante, professor of marketing and policy studies;
Samantha Schartman, president, Graduate Student Senate;
Max Weber, vice president of finance, Undergraduate Student Government; and
Lynn Singer, deputy provost and vice president for academic affairs, Office of the Provost, ex-officio.

For Students

Residence Hall Association's Adelbert Complex Community Council will host the 2009 Jack Bash, 2 to 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, at Clarke Tower. Pumpkins cost $3, and can be dropped from the top of Clarke. Proceeds benefit the Cleveland Clothing and Food Shelter.

Community Hour events for Friday, Oct. 30, are the Choices 2009: Exploring Academic and Experiential Opportunities Fair in Veale Center, and the "Halloween in Thwing" event. Learn more.

The Graduate Student Senate hosts a Happy Hour for graduate and professional students at 5 p.m. on Thursdays at the Jolly Scholar.

Events

The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) invites the campus community, external partners and the public to attend the first of many Keeping it Real sessions. On Thursday, Nov. 5, OMA, in conjunction with the City of Cleveland's Community Relations Board, will host a session on "Emotional Genetics—Understanding Your Emotional Inheritance," from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Nord Hall 400. RSVP to Bridget Chapman by Oct. 30 to reserve a spot.

The CWRU Film Society will screen "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, in Strosacker Auditorium, followed later with a midnight showing. Learn more.

The next Friday Public Affairs Discussion Group will focus on the university's internationalization initiative. The speaker will be David Fleshler, associate provost for international affairs. The talk begins at 12:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, at the Inamori Center.

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.

Et al

During the summer, several fraternities and sororities earned top honors awarded by their national organizations, continuing the Greek Life community's tradition of excellence:

Beta Theta P—North-American Interfraternity Conference Award of Distinction, Virginia Tech Award, Charles Henry Hardin Award, John Reilly Knox Award; highest national award, Frances H. Sisson Award, Risk Management Award, Recruitment Award
Delta Gamma—Patricia Peterson Danielson Award for excellence in all areas of operations
Delta Upsilon—100 Percent Associate Member Education, 100 Percent Loss Prevention
Phi Delta Theta—Recruitment Award for excellence in fraternity recruitment
Phi Gamma Delta—Most Improved Chapter Academically in the Midwest
Phi Kappa Psi—Accredited with Distinction; awarded to chapters who meet or exceed standards in all eleven areas of operation
Phi Kappa Tau—Maxwell Chapter Award; recognition for completing the standards challenge to the highest level. First Runner Up for the Scholarship Award
Phi Sigma Rho—Rising to Excellence: Orchid Award; Presented to the active chapters that meet a level of excellence. This was the first year this award was given
Sigma Nu—Rock Chapter; highest national award
Sigma Phi Epsilon—Phi Beta Kappa Wheelhouse; minimum 3.15 GPA both semesters
Theta Chi—Chapter Excellence Award, Reginald E. F. Colley Award; the highest honor bestowed upon an outstanding undergraduate member in Theta Chi
Zeta Beta Tau—100 years–Continuous Legacy Award; chartered for 100 consecutive years
Zeta Psi—McElroy Order of Excellence; Top 3 chapter for three consecutive years

October 29, 2009

A daily newsletter published by the Office of Marketing & Communications, Case Western Reserve University. Submit items for inclusion to: case-daily@case.edu.

Athletics Spotlight

Visit the Case Western Reserve University athletics Web site to read student-athlete profiles, check game schedules and catch up on recent scores and news. This week, watch a video featuring Bobby Bott, a senior captain and cornerback on the football team.

Case in the News

Air Force invests over $14M for 2010 Young Investigators Research Program

Physorg.com, Oct. 27, 2009

Issue 5 or Issue 6?

Physorg.com, Oct. 27, 2009
Case Western Reserve University hosted a forum to educate voters about Issue 5 or 6. The decision on which reform proposal Cuyahoga County voters approve next Tuesday will likely have implications for the entire region for years to come.

Ohio universities focusing on advanced energy

The Associated Press, Oct. 28, 2009
The state is asking eight Ohio universities, including Case Western Reserve University, to share their knowledge about advanced energy in an effort to help the state emerge as a world leader in the field. Read more.

What now? Colorado groups seek "Personhood" for cells

RH Reality Check, Oct. 28, 2009
Jessica Berg, professor of law and bioethics at Case Western Reserve University, is quoted about the issues of personhood.

H1N1 flu vaccine clinics

WTAM.com, Oct. 27, 2009
Case Western Reserve University is offering H1N1 flu nasal vaccines to students. Tim Eppich, associate director of University Health Services, comments.

Play House's 'Inherit the Wind' tried and true

The Plain Dealer, Oct. 29, 2009
Tony Brown writes about the performance by the 2011 class from the Play House/Case Western Reserve University graduate acting program in its performance of "Inherit the Wind."

Higher Ed News

Census: 'Brain gains' for high-tech cities

The Oakland Press (via The Associated Press), Oct. 28, 2009
Many college graduates are passing up industrial centers and former hotspots in the Southwest, which have been hit hard by the recession, in favor of life in urban, high-tech meccas.

Case Daily - Oct 28, 2009

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:12:45 EST

Leutner Dining Commons Renovation Project to Result in More Open Space, Flexibility

In partnership with Bon Appétit Management Company, Case Western Reserve University's food service provider, a complete renovation of Leutner Commons began this week.

The project is scheduled to be completed prior to the start of the 2010-2011 academic year. During the renovation, the dining hall is expected to remain fully operational for the duration of fall semester, as well as through spring semester 2010.

The renovations will allow for more study space and will maximize overall space flexibility. Read more.

Campus News

Case Western Reserve alumni license plates are available through the Ohio BMV. Orders can be placed online.

The campus community is invited to "Halloween at Home" from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, at Freiberger Field. The event will consist of Halloween-themed activities for children of all ages. Performances featuring student groups will be held throughout the evening. This year, in collaboration with the Office of Multicultural Affairs Turkey Drive and the Family Weekend Committee's "Stuff the Bag" service project, attendees are asked to donate non-perishable food items to benefit Cleveland families for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Center for Clinical Investigation (CCI) consists of several cores to achieve its mission of enhancing clinical and translational research efforts across the Cleveland area. CCI is the academic home of the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative. The CCI Data Management Core employs data managers who consult and collaborate with investigators on database development, questionnaire design, data management and cleaning, preparation of datasets and statistical programming. Researchers are invited to go online for more information.

Police and Security Services will host a series of free self-defense classes for women. Rape Aggression Defense System's trained instructors will lead the classes on Thursdays beginning Oct. 29 and running the next three Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. in Adelbert Gym. Participants must complete the first three classes to complete the course. The classes cover avoidance, how to stay safe in everyday life, and how to escape from an attacker. Contact Karen Gregor by e-mail or phone at 368-6811 to sign up.

For Faculty and Staff

The Flora Stone Mather Center for Women, the ACES+ Program and the Office of the Provost are hosting two training sessions with The OpEd Project, an innovative program to expand public debate and increase the voice of women thought leaders. The first seminar will be held at the School of Law from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., November 16, and is open to all women faculty members and senior administrators. Catherine Orenstein, founder and director of the OpEd Project, will lead the seminar. This session is limited to 20 people and costs $150 to attend. Contact Laura McNally, professor at the School of Law, if interested in attending. The second seminar, held in two sessions at Dively from 6 to 8:30 p.m., November 16 and 17, is open to public, women only. This seminar will be co-led by Connie Shultz, a Pulitzer-Prize winning columnist for The Plain Dealer, and Maura Casey, an award-winning columnist and editor formerly with the New York Times. This session is limited to 20 people and costs $300 to attend. The Op-Ed Project provides scholarships to 40 percent of participants. Go online to register and to review the scholarship policy.

Special announcement for Retirement Plan B participants: Federal law requires annual notification to plan participants that includes important funding information about the plan. The notice for the plan year beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009, is being provided through electronic means (view it online). The notice contains instructions for obtaining additional information. Contact Benefits Administration at 368-6781 or by e-mail at benefits@case.edu with questions.

For Students

The Choices 2009: Exploring Academic and Experiential Opportunities Fair, sponsored by Undergraduate Studies, takes place 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, at Veale Center. Students will learn about major, minor and degree offerings from faculty and student representatives representing academic departments and programs. The event is mandatory for all first-year students; lunch will be provided with Case ID. Undeclared upperclass students also are strongly encouraged to attend.

The Leadership Journey Series continues with a session on "Time Management" from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, in Nord Hall 410. Rhonda Moore, program coordinator in Educational Services for Students, will lead the session.

Events

The fall concert at Mather Dance Center, Returning, will feature an eclectic mix of choreography. Students and staff will perform choreography by faculty and several guest artists. Featured pieces include new choreography co-created by Karen Potter and Gary Galbraith, as well as choreography by guest artists created over a span of 20 years. Returning runs Nov. 5, 6 and 7 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 8 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $5 for students; $7 for seniors and university personnel; $10 general admission.

The Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity will host the second lecture in the 2009-2010 Inclusion and Diversity Lecture Series, "Critical Dialogues: Building and Sustaining Diversity in the Academy," at 3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, at Guilford House. The speaker will be Sheila Peters, chair of the psychology department at Fisk University. There will be a question and answer session after the talk, as well as light refreshments. Free, open to the campus community, alumni and the public. Contact Liz Roccoforte for information or to RSVP. Co-sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences and the Office of the Provost.

The Department of English, the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities and the Cleveland Cinematheque will sponsor "An Evening of Buster Keaton Short Films" at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, at the Cleveland Cinematheque. The films will be accompanied by musical selections from Shuai Bertalan-Wang, a Cleveland Institute of Music student. Tickets: $8 general admission, $6 with a student ID, a Cinematheque membership, Case Friends of English members and children 12 and under.

Author Vanessa Ochs will give the 2009 Silver Scholar Lecture, "Medicine and Multiculturalism: Decoding Jewish Patients," at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, in Clark Hall 309. Ochs is a religious studies professor at the University of Virginia. Sponsored by the Judaic Studies Program and Temple Tifereth-Israel.

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.

Et al

"Transforming Civil Discourse and Neighborhood Identity through Action Research," a paper written by Mark Chupp, was recently selected by the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) as the "Best Paper for 2008." Chupp, visiting assistant professor at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, presented the paper at ARNOVA's 2008 conference.

October 28, 2009

A daily newsletter published by the Office of Marketing & Communications, Case Western Reserve University. Submit items for inclusion to: case-daily@case.edu.

Case in the News

Air Force invests over $14M for 2010 Young Investigators Research Program

Physorg.com, Oct. 27, 2009
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research announced it will award approximately $14.6 million in grants to 38 scientists and engineers who submitted winning research proposals through the Air Force's Young Investigator Research Program. R. Mohan Sankaran, George B. Mayer Assistant Professor of chemical engineering, at Case Western Reserve University, will conduct research on microplasma-assisted dissociation of chemical precursors for nanomaterials synthesis and processing.

The Bible as graphic novel

The Jewish Week, Oct. 25, 2009
R. Crumb, the famous counterculture cartoonist, has just published a serious, illustrated "Book of Genesis." But, the feminist work he frequently cites— Savina Teubal's "Sarah the Priestess: The First Matriarch of Genesis" (1984)—is either outdated or never had much credibility to begin with, according to many prominent scholars today. Alice Bach, professor of religious studies at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

Case Western's Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing gets $3.7 million in stimulus funding

The Cleveland Leader, Oct. 27, 2009
The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University was recently awarded $3.7 million in six stimulus grants from various federal offices to fund innovative research and academic programs. May L. Wykle, dean of the nursing school, comments.

Higher Ed News

Colleges are pushed to convert loan system

The New York Times, Oct. 26, 2009
Congress has not given final approval to legislation ending federal subsidies for private student loans for college. But Secretary of Education Arne Duncan sent a letter Monday to thousands of colleges and universities urging them to get ready to use the government's Direct Loan Program in the 2010-11 school year.

Case Daily - Oct 27, 2009

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:31:00 EST

Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Receives $3.7 Million in Stimulus Funds

The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing (FPB) was recently awarded $3.7 million in six stimulus grants from various federal offices to fund innovative research and academic programs.

Funded projects include establishing a new center of excellence on end-of-life science; expanding the Self-Management Advancement through Research and Translation (SMART) Center with a program to involve more disabled persons in the subject side of research activities; developing new electronic tools to reduce health disparities; testing the effects of early therapeutic mobility among hospital patients; combating the nursing faculty shortage through a forgivable loan program for graduate students; and providing opportunities to disadvantaged students.

"The stimulus awards represent the hard work of our dynamic faculty and staff is unique, relevant, and, most of all, needed," says May L. Wykle, the Marvin E. and Ruth Durr Denekas Professor and Dean of the nursing school. Read more.

Interim Law School Dean to Continue Until June, 2011

Provost W.A. "Bud" Baeslack III announced today that Robert H. Rawson Jr. has agreed to serve as Interim Dean of the School of Law through June, 2011.

"Bob has done an outstanding job since arriving last fall," Provost Baeslack said. "We are very pleased that he will be here to build on the significant progress already achieved."

Over the past several months, the law school community has come together to draft a new strategic plan and take steps toward realizing its goals. Rawson has worked extensively with faculty on those efforts, and on raising the school's profile in the region and nationwide.

"Bob is a wise and compassionate leader who inspires respect and admiration in nearly every person he meets," President Barbara R. Snyder said. "We are grateful to him for his dedication to helping the law school realize more of its immense potential." Read more.

Campus News

Members of the Case Western Reserve community considered to be higher-risk can receive H1N1 nasal spray vaccinations during the following fall campus clinics: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Biomedical Research Building Frohring Auditorium (BRB 105); Thursday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Adelbert Gym; Thursday, Oct. 29, 4:30 to 8 p.m. in the Veale Center Lobby; Monday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Thwing Center 1914 Lounge; Monday, Nov. 2, 4:30 to 8 p.m. in the Thwing Center Ballroom; and Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in Wade Commons.

The campus community is invited to celebrate the establishment of The Jeffrey L. Ponsky, M.D. Professorship in Surgical Education and the appointment of Conor P. Delaney, M.D., Ph.D. as the inaugural Jeffrey L. Ponsky, M.D. Professor of Surgical Education. The chair dedication ceremony will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Research Building. RSVP to Crystal Daprile.

For Faculty and Staff

The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) is hosting a discussion about the Blackboard course management system from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, in the Allen Memorial Medical Library's Herrick Room. Genevieve Mathieson from ITAC will explain some of the main features of the system including its assessment tools and the new Grade Center. She also will answer questions about its features. Pizza and beverages will be served. RSVP by e-mail to UCITE.

For Students

Applications are being accepted for the international travel/study courses sponsored by the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. The program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, alumni, and interested professionals. Spring break destinations include Guatemala, Israel, the Netherlands and Ecuador. Learn more from noon to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Mandel School Room 108, and Friday, Nov., 6, in the Thwing Center atrium. Contact Deborah Jacobson for information.

Events

The Great Lakes Energy Institute (GLEI), the Cleveland Section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the Kelvin Smith Library will host "Innovations in Energy Storage" from 1:45 to 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, in Wolstein Auditorium. The event will feature GLEI's Iwan Alexander, faculty director and Cady Staley Professor of Engineering, and John Miller, principal researcher and president of JME, Inc. Register online.

The Office of Continuing Education will host a brown bag lunch and discussion on Issue 2 at noon, Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the College Club, 2348 Overlook, Cleveland Heights. The discussion will be led by Mary K. Holmes, a SAGES instructor.

Contemporary French author Léonora Miano will speak at 12:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, in Clark Hall 309. She has published several novels and short story collections, and has won several literary awards. Free, open to the public. Sponsored by the Ethnic Studies and French and Francophone Studies programs.

The opening reception for Pondering Patterns—a collaborative project of Case Western Reserve, the Cleveland Foundation and the Cleveland Institute of Art—is from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Cleveland Foundation, 1422 Euclid Ave., Suite 1300. Christina Larson, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Art History and Art, is the exhibit's curator.

The next Art Talk lecture, "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered: Anxieties (Cold War And Otherwise) in George Tooker's Cornice," begins at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the Cleveland Museum of Art Lecture Hall. The museum's Mark Cole will speak. Free. Sponsored by the Department of Art History and Art.

The next Frontiers in Biological Sciences seminar will focus on the topic "Good News About Autism" with Martin Raff of the MRC Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology, University College London, at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the School of Medicine E501.

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.

In Memoriam

Neil S. Cherniack, former School of Medicine dean, died last week. He was 78.

Cherniack was a professor of medicine and physiology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of the New Jersey Medical School.

He joined Case Western Reserve as professor of medicine in 1977, and was appointed dean in 1990. During his tenure as dean, the school's research budget was doubled and its National Institute of Health (NIH) research funding rank rose from 16th to 12th.

He served in many capacities at Case Western Reserve, including dean and vice president; vice chair of the Department of Medicine; associate dean, Division of General Medical Sciences; and professor of academic program development. He was awarded more than $20 million in NIH funding during his tenure.

Campus community members who would like to make donations to the Neil S. Cherniack, M.D., Lecture Fund should contact Michael Seeley via e-mail or by phone at 368-6883.

Et al

Ronald Triolo, assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, recently had his research, "Envisioning the Six Million Dollar Man," on display at the Military Health Research Forum Conference. Triolo is executive director of the the APT Center at the Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

October 27, 2009

A daily newsletter published by the Office of Marketing & Communications, Case Western Reserve University. Submit items for inclusion to: case-daily@case.edu.

Case in the News

Robert Rawson extends role as interim dean of law school at Case Western Reserve University

The Plain Dealer, Oct. 26, 2009
Robert Rawson, who took over as interim dean of the Case Western Reserve University law school last October, will remain in that role until mid-2011.

Case Western Reserve medical school names first Ponsky professor in surgical education, creates Center for Surgical Skills Training

MedCity News, Oct. 26, 2009
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has named Conor P. Delaney as the first holder of the Jeffrey L. Ponsky, MD, Professorship in Surgical Education and director of the medical school's new Center for Surgical Skills Training.

Case Western Reserve, UH Case Medical Center license imaging technology

Crain's Cleveland Business, Oct. 26, 2009
Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Case Medical Center have licensed an imaging technology to a North Carolina company. North Carolina-based Bioptigen Inc. has licensed imaging technology that can help diagnose and mark the progress of eye diseases and their treatments, said Andrew Rollins, associate professor of biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve. The tomography technology was co-created by Rollins and Joseph Izatt, a former Case Western Reserve faculty member who is now at Duke University. Related article.

Sleep apnea episodes may trigger irregular heartbeat

Atlanta Journal Constitution, Oct. 27, 2009
New research led by Susan Redline, professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University, found that symptoms typical of sleep apnea can spur potentially fatal heart attacks. The link appears to be strongest in those with mild to moderate sleep apnea.

Electronic medical records not seen as a cure-all

The Washington Post, Oct. 25, 2009
In a health-care debate characterized by partisan bickering, most lawmakers agree on one thing: American medicine needs to go digital. Sharona Hoffman, professor of law and bioethics at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

Photo details

The Washington Times, Oct. 19, 2009
A photo feature focuses on Mike Kenney, professor of chemistry at Case Western Reserve University, as he uses Amazon.com's Kindle electronic reader in one of his classes.

Higher Ed News

Most colleges try to assess student learning, survey finds

Chronicle of Higher Education, Oct. 26, 2009
A large majority of American colleges make at least some formal effort to assess their students' learning, but most have few or no staff members dedicated to doing so. Those are among the findings of a recent survey report by the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment.

Case Daily - Oct 26, 2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:47:31 EST

School of Medicine Names Inaugural Jeffrey L. Ponsky, M.D., Professorship in Surgical Education

Case Western Reserve University has announced the appointment of Conor P. Delaney, M.D., Ph.D., as the inaugural occupant of the Jeffrey L. Ponsky, M.D., Professorship in Surgical Education and Director of the School of Medicine's new Center for Surgical Skills Training.

The newly established professorship was made possible by a $2 million combined gift; nearly $1 million contributed by the Forest City Enterprises Charitable Foundation, Inc. was combined with a $1 million commitment made in 2006 by the Goldberg, Ponsky, Frankel Family to endow the professorship. The gift will support the recruitment and retention of world-class surgical talent to the School of Medicine.

As a part of the existing Institute for Surgery and Innovation at the School of Medicine, the Center for Surgical Skills Training will further enhance teaching and learning capabilities, providing students, residents and practicing health care professionals the location and tools they need to learn the latest sophisticated surgical methods. Read more.

Case Western Reserve, 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.

Advances in functional FDOCT are expected to enhance the early diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, most notably diabetic retinopathy, which affects many of the 15 million Americans suffering from diabetes. These functional capabilities include Color Doppler FDOCT for visualizing and quantifying blood flow and Spectroscopic FDOCT for imaged tissues and fluids.

The licensed technology was created by Joseph Izatt, formerly on the biomedical engineering faculty at Case Western Reserve and now part of the biomedical engineering faculty at Duke University, and Andrew Rollins, Warren E. Rupp associate professor of biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve. Read more.

Campus News

Case Western Reserve Police and Security Services will host series of free self-defense classes for women. Rape Aggression Defense System's trained instructors will present the classes on Thursdays beginning Oct. 29 and running the next three Thursdays. Classes will meet from 5 to 8 p.m. in Adelbert Gym. Participants must complete the first three classes to complete the course. The class covers avoidance and how to stay safe in everyday life and how to kick, punch and escape from an attacker. The last class will focus on practicing techniques. Wear comfortable clothing. Contact Karen Gregor by e-mail or phone at 368-6811 to sign up.

Case Western Reserve has been nominated by PETA in this year's Most Vegetarian-Friendly Colleges contest. With the demand for sustainable foods on the rise, this year's competition is tougher than ever . Campus community members can vote for the university online. Voting in the Round 1 cycle ends Monday, Nov. 2.

The Marigold Catering Company and University Circle, Inc. are teaming up to support the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland with a "Renegade Lunch" on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at noon. Chefs from Marigold will set up, prepare and serve a gourmet lunch at no charge on Wade Oval. Up to 24 people can be accommodated at this highly unique dining experience. Marigold will provide everything–tables, chairs, linens, china and a lunch. Guests will be asked to consider making a donation to the AIDS Taskforce in the amount they would have spent on lunch that day.

For Faculty and Staff

The Department of Human Resources invites employees to attend an open forum on benefit rate changes for 2010 from noon to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Ford Auditorium. A question and answer session will follow a general presentation. If unable to attend, plan to visit the Benefits Fair on November 10 or 11 to speak with a human resources representative.

The Office of the Provost and the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women will host an information session on the 2010 HERS Bryn Mawr Summer Institute from 12:30 to 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, in Thwing Center's Spartan Room. The institute is a prestigious professional development opportunity that prepares and advances women for leadership in higher education. The university will sponsor a participant on the Bryn Mawr campus from June 18-July 2, 2010. Session participants will be able to hear from former participants. Bring a lunch; beverages and cookies will be served. Go online for the Case Western Reserve application.

For Students

The Leadership Journey Series continues with its next session, "Time Management," from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, in Nord Hall 410. Rhonda Moore, program coordinator in Educational Services for Students, will lead the session, which will teach students necessary skills for managing time.

Students are invited to learn about short-term study abroad opportunities for winter, spring and summer break. Destinations include Costa Rica, Paris, Amsterdam, Salamanca, Buenos Aires and Barcelona. These are three-credit courses open to all undergraduate and graduate students. An information session will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, in Thwing Center's Meeting Room A. In addition, individual appointments can be made by contacting Michelle L. Champoir, Department of Bioethics.

The Department of Physiology and Biophysics will host an open house for third- and fourth-year students beginning at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 6, at the School of Medicine, Room E-501. The event will include tours and a reception. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Jean Davis by Friday, Oct. 30, with any special dietary restrictions.

Events

The Weatherhead Marketing Club will host Nikki DiFilippo, president of the Via Vera Group, on the topic of "High Tech Marketing," from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Peter B. Lewis Building.

The Art Education program will host the "Friday Sketch Group Drawing Exhibition." The exhibit will be open for viewing, Friday, Oct. 30. Anita Rogoff, professor emeritus of art education, and the group have been meeting for 40 years. Call 368-2714 for details.

The Judaic Studies Program in the College of Arts and Sciences will host a conference Nov. 8-10, "The Islamic Republic of Iran: Multidisciplinary Analyses of its Theocracy, Nationalism and Assertion of Power," at the Marriott Downtown at Key Center. Learn more.

The 2009 Humanities Week Film Festival continues through Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque. "Manufactured Landscapes" debuts tonight; "Silent Running" debuts Tuesday, Oct. 27; and "Water World" will be shown Wednesday, Oct. 28. The series is curated by Robert Spadoni, associate professor of English. Tickets for students, faculty and staff cost $6.

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.

In Memoriam

Oddvar F. Nygaard, who retired in 1991 as professor of radiology and continued on for another decade as an emeritus professor, died Oct. 17. He was 86.

He sang for 25 years with the Singers' Club of Cleveland. His wife of 63 years, Vibeke Nygaard, is an associate professor emerita of oral biology.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Singers' Club of Cleveland, P.O. Box 18828, Cleveland, OH 44118.

Et al

Lewis Katz, professor of law, has a forthcoming article in Case Western Reserve Law Review. The article is about school strip searches, and critiques the June 2009 Unified School District 1 v. Redding U.S. Supreme Court decision, and proposes a different stricter standard than that imposed by the Court. The article will appear in Issue Two, due out February 2010.

October 26, 2009

A daily newsletter published by the Office of Marketing & Communications, Case Western Reserve University. Submit items for inclusion to: case-daily@case.edu.

Case in the News

Ohio universities getting millions in federal stimulus funds

The Plain Dealer, Oct. 26, 2009
While federal stimulus spending has been focused on job-creating construction projects, Ohio universities and colleges are quietly pulling in tens of millions of dollars for scientific and medical research. To date, Case Western Reserve University, is slated to received approximately $55 million.

CWRU alumni engineer an entertaining contest

The Plain Dealer, Oct. 25, 2009
The combination of a giant wooden catapult, a pile of fresh pumpkins and a bull's-eye 275 feet away provided unique entertainment at a Case Western Reserve University homecoming event on Saturday. Student Sean Sukys and several alumni are quoted.

Karadzic trial set to start without Karadzic

The Associated Press, Oct. 25, 2009
The trial of Radovan Karadzic was scheduled to start today. It is one of the most significant war crimes cases to emerge from Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II. Michael Scharf, professor of law at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

Speed dating has nothing on five-minute networking

WKYC.com, Oct. 23, 2009
Some of the quickest and brightest minds in Cleveland only had five minutes to sell themselves at a recent speed networking event, organized by Case Western Reserve University's Department of Biomedical Engineering. Sonia Merritt, a first-year graduate student, comments.

Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University are partners in medical school; they should act accordingly: An editorial

The Plain Dealer, Oct. 26, 2009
The Plain Dealer editorial board writes about the relationship between Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Clinic.

Zombies taking over world!

The Plain Dealer, Oct. 24, 2009
An army of flesh-eating zombies is chomping through the pop-culture landscape, to the delight of those who dig the undead. Rob Spadoni, associate professor of English at Case Western Reserve University, has even noticed academic conferences on zombies in pop culture.

Case Western Reserve defense steals the show (and the ball) as Spartans roll, 63-14, over Hiram

The Plain Dealer, Oct. 23, 2009
Case Western Reserve University senior defensive back Bradley Paramore figured he would give the offense a break during the first quarter of Saturday's 63-14 win over the Hiram Terriers.

Higher Ed News

Turning surveys into reforms

Inside Higher Ed, Oct. 26, 2009
Ten years after launch of National Survey of Student Engagement, many worry that colleges have been speedier to embrace giving the questionnaire than using its results. And some experts want changes in what the survey measures.

Case Daily - Oct 23, 2009

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:22:04 EST

University to Test Emergency Communications Systems Week of October 26

To help ensure timely, accurate and clear communication takes place with members of the Case Western Reserve University community during a potential crisis, the Communications Committee, part of the university's Security Task Force, will test the university's layered emergency notification network, commonly referred to as CaseWARN. The test, which will include voice mail, text messages and outdoor speakers, will take place during business hours on a random day the week of October 26.

All members of the campus community who have subscribed to the CaseWARN voice or text alerts will receive a test message on that day. No response is necessary. All outdoor speakers around campus will be sounded at this same time, first with an alarm then with a voice message indicating that the alarm is only a test.

Prior to the testing, those who have subscribed to the CaseWARN voice or text message alerts need to program two numbers into their cell phones: 24639 should be entered as CaseWARN Text and 1-866-609-8026 as CaseWARN Voice. Details are available online. E-mail questions to case-news@case.edu.

The university recommends all faculty, staff and students subscribe to the voice and text message alerts, which will only be used in the case of an imminent threat to the campus community.

Campus News

Kelvin Smith Library's first event in the Scholarly Communication Lecture Series for 2009-10 features new models of digital research, publishing, learning and reflection. A Nov. 6 presentation will feature Tara McPherson from the University of Southern California on "Expanding the Scholarly Imagination: Experiments in the Digital Humanities." Read more.

The university's Operation Smile chapter will host a Zumba fundraiser from 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 25, in the Veale Multipurpose Room. Zumba is a fitness program that incorporates body-sculpting movements from several Latin dance disciplines. Tickets will be available at the door for $6. In addition, Operation Smile will host a Cleveland Cavaliers season opener fundraiser party at the Jolly Scholar from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27. Wristbands entitling attendees to an all-you-can-eat buffet are $10.

Alpha Chi Omega sorority will host a variety of events Oct. 25-31 in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The first event is a self-defense class, co-sponsored by the Tae Kwon Do club from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26, in the Thwing Center atrium. Also, the campus community is invited to wear purple and stop by Thwing atrium and the Kelvin Smith Library Oval from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, to pick up ribbons and purple lollipops. This event is co-sponsored by the Residence Hall Association.

The Fourth Annual Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gospelfest Concert Celebration will take place from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 25, at the John Hay High School Auditorium. Join fellow alumni, friends, students and community members to celebrate the legacy of alumna Stephanie Tubbs Jones, and the rich heritage of gospel music in Cleveland. Case Western Reserve's own Voices of Glory will perform, along with several local church choirs. A limited number of free tickets are available. Call 368-3085 for details.

For Faculty and Staff

The Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity is pleased to announce the new Faculty Diversity Officer (FDO), John M. Clochesy, the Independence Foundation Professor of Nursing Education from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing.

He will oversee the Office of Faculty Diversity and be responsible for faculty diversity matters related to recruitment, employment and equal opportunity, including reviewing allegations of sexual harassment or discrimination against or about faculty and facilitating Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations for faculty members. The FDO also reports faculty diversity data to the Faculty Senate and serves on university committees concerned with faculty diversity issues. Clochesy will work closely with Marilyn Sanders Mobley, vice president for inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity, in serving as a resource for all faculty. Read more.

For Students

The Academic Integrity Board is accepting fall 2009 applications. The board is a group of undergraduate students who attend hearings for cases of academic misconduct. The group also creates programming to spread awareness of academic issues. Students representing all majors are encouraged to apply. Go online for application information. The deadline is 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, to the Office of Student Affairs.

Events

Edwin Black, an award-winning author and expert on Iran, will give a free public lecture, "Iran and the Nuclear Dynamic," at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations. Sponsored by the departments of history, political science and religious studies, and the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities.

Footlighters, a student-run musical theater group, will present West Side Story at 8 p.m., Oct. 29-31, and another show at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 31, all dates and times in Carlton Commons. Go online for information or to reserve tickets.

The Case Alumni Association (CAA) will launch the Case Games. Individuals and teams will hurl CAA-sanctioned objects toward an oversized bulls-eye beginning at 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, near the Oktoberfest tent, North Residential Village.

The university's Institute for the Study of Origins and the Case/Cleveland Play House MFA Program will come together for the opening weekend production of Inherit the Wind. A pre-performance reception and talk featuring Bruce Latimer, former Cleveland Museum of Natural History executive director, will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Cleveland Play House. Afterward, watch the theater students in the classic courtroom drama. Purchase tickets by phone at (216) 795-7000 or online. Mention or enter the code "Origins" for a discount. E-mail contact-cas@cwru.edu or call 368-0097 for information.

The Department of Music will present "A Choral ShowCASE" featuring the Early Music Singers, University Singers and the Concert Choir, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, at Harkness Chapel. Free.

"The Rocky Horror Commedia Show," the first comedy musical from the Confused Greenies, will take place tonight and on Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 p.m. both nights in Nord Hall. This is a parody of the cult movie classic in celebration of more than 10 years of the Film Society's live floorshow cast. Free.

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.

Et al

Robert N. Strassfeld, director of the Institute for Global Security Law and Policy at the School of Law, received an $8,000 grant from the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, for the Institute's surveillance conference held today at the law school.

Safe@Case WARN winners and their prizes are as follows: Grand-prize winner, Christina Smith, student, Amazon Kindle; Jeremy Rayl and Paul Hirschel, students, $50 iTunes; Alissa Tropea, student, and Anna Dubnisheva, department of occupation and environmental safety, $25 iTunes; Karthik Jayaraman and Thomas Connor, students, $20 bookstore certificates; and Craig Becker, Steven Wilhelm, Ariella Goldman, Trevor Allen and Sarah Robinson, $10 Starbucks certificates.

October 23, 2009

A daily newsletter published by the Office of Marketing & Communications, Case Western Reserve University. Submit items for inclusion to: case-daily@case.edu.

Case in the News

Bolton School Of Nursing At Case Western Reserve University Receives $3.7 Million In Federal Stimulus Funding

The Plain Dealer, Oct. 23, 2009
Long recognized as a leader in global health, the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing's groundbreaking research continues to place it among the top nursing schools in the country. The school is also regarded for its innovative academic programs. FPB was recently awarded six stimulus grants from various federal offices to advance both of these areas.

Awakening paralyzed limbs

MIT Technology Review, Oct. 20, 2009
Robert Kirsch, a neuroscientist at Case Western Reserve University, comments in story about paralyzed arms and hands.

Personnel for the Ares I-X test flight

The Plain Dealer, Oct. 23, 2009
A profile story on some of the key NASA Glenn Research Center personnel involved in the Ares I-X test flight references Vince Bilardo, upper stage simulator project manager. A Case Western Reserve University-trained mechanical engineer, Bilardo has more than 26 years of program and project management experience with NASA and the Army Corps of Engineers.

No bones about it, there's always a Clevelander or two rattling around in humankind's distant past

The Plain Dealer, Oct. 23, 2009
This month, an international team of researchers, many of whom hang their fedoras at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, announced the lollapalooza of paleoanthropologic coolness: the discovery of the partial skeleton of a 4.4 million-year-old species known as Ardipithecus ramidus. Case Western Reserve University researchers were involved in the project.

Case Western Reserve University Launches Prevention Research Center For Healthy Neighborhoods

Medical News Today, Oct. 23, 2009
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine proudly announces the establishment of the CWRU Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods, a collaborative research center to address common health issues faced in disadvantaged urban neighborhoods in and around Greater Cleveland.

Case medical schools receive $20.5 million gift

Cleveland Jewish News, Oct. 23, 2009
Case Western Reserve University recently received a $20.5 million gift from the Donald Goodman and Ruth Weber Goodman family.

Higher Ed News

'Chronicle' Survey Yields a Rare Look Into Adjuncts' Work Lives

Chronicle of Higher Education, Oct. 18, 2009
The Chronicle of Higher Education provides results for its survey of perceptions about adjunct professors.

Case Daily - Oct 22, 2009

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:37:16 EST

School of Medicine Launches Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods

Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Medicine recently announced the establishment of the CWRU Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods (PRCHN), a collaborative research center to address common health issues faced in disadvantaged urban neighborhoods in and around Greater Cleveland.

The PRCHN will also serve as a regional research and public health data source. It is being developed with an initial $790,000 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to support both the infrastructure of the center and one demonstration research project, with the potential to receive up to $1 million annually for up to five years through additional CDC funding opportunities. The Center's goal is to engage a wide spectrum of disciplines both within the university and the community to foster a unified vision for community-based prevention research.

"The new PRCHN provides a framework for fostering partnerships within urban neighborhoods to develop, test and implement effective strategies and interventions in preventing and reducing the burden of chronic disease," said Elaine Borawski, director of the Center for Health Promotion Research at the medical school and the PRCHN's principal investigator and co-director. Read more.

Inaugural LGBTA Alumni Reunion Emphasizes
Case Western Reserve's Commitment to Diversity

Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2009 will feature alumni from different class years, schools and programs as they reminisce about the past, enjoy the present and gain insight into the future direction of Case Western Reserve University.

This year's Alumni Weekend will also mark the beginning of a new alumni gathering: The inaugural LGBTA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally) Alumni Reunion. Read more.

Campus News

Blue and White Day is Friday, Oct. 23. In honor of Alumni Weekend and Homecoming, the entire campus community is invited to wear the school's colors. On the same day, the campus community is invited to attend the Spartan SpiritFest from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Thwing Center Atrium. Detailed activities about the football and soccer games, the Homecoming parade and tailgate, and more are available on the Alumni Weekend and Homecoming Web sites.

A pre-selected group of Case Western Reserve, Cleveland Institute of Music and Cleveland Institute of Art students are creating studio-quality music, videos and photography on the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus today and tomorrow. Read more.

For Faculty and Staff

For Students

The Choices 2009: Exploring Academic and Experiential Opportunities Fair, sponsored by Undergraduate Studies, takes place 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, at Veale Center. The fair will provide students with an opportunity to learn about major, minor and degree offerings by speaking with faculty and student representatives from academic departments and programs. The event is mandatory for all first-year students and lunch will be provided with Case ID. Undeclared upperclass students also are strongly encouraged to attend.

The Graduate Student Senate will host a Health Care Forum with Aetna and Student Health Services from 4:30 to 6 p.m. today in Rockefeller Hall 309. Students will be able to get answers to general questions about health coverage, H1N1 information and other questions. Free food and drinks. RSVP to gssrsvp@case.edu

Graduate and professional students from the School of Graduate Studies, the Weatherhead School of Management, the School of Law and the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences should have received an e-mail asking for participation in the Graduate and Professional Student Survey. This voluntary, web-based survey asks questions about students' experiences at the university. Participants will be entered into a drawing for one of six prizes: one $500 and five $100 MasterCard gift cards.

Events

"Somebody's Watching Me: Surveillance and Privacy in an Age of National Insecurity," a two-day seminar sponsored by the School of Law, is taking place this afternoon and on Friday, Oct. 23. Go online for a complete schedule and list of speaker. The talks will be webcast live.

Case in Point is scheduled to perform the National Anthem at the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls basketball game at 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, at Quicken Loans Arena. The campus community is invited to come down and cheer on the Cavs and Case in Point. An order form for discounted tickets is available by e-mailing Roshni Rao, president of Case in Point.

Ross Pillari, former chairman of BP America and a Case Western Reserve alumnus, will discuss "Business Ethics in the International Energy Industry" from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26, at the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence. Free, open to the public. Refreshments will be available. Contact Gail Papay via e-mail or by phone at 368-2456 for information. Sponsored by the Inamori Center.

Andrew Light, 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. tonight in Amasa Stone Chapel. Online registration is required. Read more.

The next Frontiers in Biological Sciences seminar will focus on the topic of "Good News About Autism" with Martin Raff of the MRC Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology, University College London. His talk begins at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the School of Medicine E501. A reception will follow in Room E739. Sponsored by the Department of Neurosciences.

The topic for the next Friday Public Affairs Discussion Group is "Mission Impossible? Promises and Potential of County Government Reform." The speakers will be Bruce H. Akers, mayor of Pepper Pike, Ohio; Mike Foley, Ohio State Representative; and Joel A. Lieske, professor of political science at Cleveland State University. The talk begins at 12:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, at the Inamori Center.

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.

October 22, 2009

A daily newsletter published by the Office of Marketing & Communications, Case Western Reserve University. Submit items for inclusion to: case-daily@case.edu.

Case in the News

Study tests weight-gain limits in obese pregnant women

USA TODAY, Oct. 21, 2009
An upcoming clinical trial at Kaiser Permanente will challenge the notion that women who start out obese need to put on a minimum number of pounds when pregnant, as advised by the Institute of Medicine. Patrick Catalano, obstetrics chair and professor at Case Western Reserve University, co-wrote the Institute of Medicine guidelines; he comments.

Case Western Reserve University nursing school receives $3.7M in stimulus grants

Crain's Cleveland Business, Oct. 21, 2009
Case Western Reserve University's Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing has received six stimulus grants totaling $3.7 million to fund research and academic programs. Dean May Wykle comments.

In health care, nobody knows anything

Reason.com, Oct. 20, 2009
Fifty million Americans are unable to buy health insurance and premiums have doubled over the past decade. Health care spending in 2009 consumes more than 17 percent of the nation's gross domestic product. Joseph White, professor of political science at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

Wright State business school among top 100

Dayton Business Journal, Oct. 20, 2009
Wright State University's Raj Soin College of Business has been ranked among the top 100 business schools in the world, according to a report released Wednesday by the Aspen Institute. Case Western Reserve University was ranked No. 33.

Cleveland Clinic continues search for new medical school partner

The Plain Dealer, Oct. 22, 2009
This article examines the future of the Cleveland Clinic's medical school relationship with Case Western Reserve University.

Higher Ed News

Dashboard fever

Inside Higher Ed, Oct. 22, 2009
The accountability movement has hit human resources, as departments develop new ways to measure performance—and potentially productivity—of campus faculty and staff.

Case Daily - Oct 21, 2009

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:02:12 EST

Sustainability Lessons Abound
This Week on Campus

More than 10 campus departments have special activities planned for the Sustainability "Teach-in" today and tomorrow. Interwoven into lessons is information about how individuals can contribute to protecting limited resources now and in the future.

The two-day initiative is sponsored by the Office of the Provost, Weatherhead School of Management faculty, the Institute for Sustainability and the University Sustainability Office. Faculty will address such issues as climate change, social justice, advanced energy, emerging economies, "green" technologies and society's relationship with the environment.

Linda Robson, the university's sustainability coordinator, has encouraged faculty to incorporate sustainable issues relevant to their fields of study into classroom conversations. Read more.

ICU Patients on Ventilators to Flex and Stretch
in Study at Case Western Reserve University

Few people have thought about providing an exercise workout in the intensive care unit, especially for patients on ventilators or those who are comatose. A researcher from Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing will do some bedside coaching and exercising to get patients stretching and flexing their muscles.

Chris Winkelman, assistant professor of nursing, will study the benefits of a range of exercises for people bed-bound, awake or comatose, and hooked to ventilators for breathing, to see if the workouts improve their physical and mental health.

She will lead a two-year, $431,000 National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Nursing Research study, "Dose of Early Therapeutic Mobility: Does Type and Frequency Matter?" Read more.

Campus News

A series of town hall meetings will focus on the clean up of older private data with Identity Finder as part of Cyber Security Awareness Month. Identity Finder is a software tool that helps a user find and protect sensitive information on computers, laptops, flash drives and external media. The next two sessions are from 4 to 5 p.m. today in Strosacker Auditorium, and from 9 to 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, in BioEnterprise 155. Additional meeting schedules and details are available online.

The Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences will host an information session from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 24, at the school. The session will focus on the master's program, field education and financial aid. Call the admissions office at 368-2280 to register.

For Faculty and Staff

Faculty members representing all colleges and schools are invited to apply to become University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) Learning Fellows. The fellowships support faculty who want to meet with other faculty from across the university to explore ideas on how people learn, and apply those ideas in the classroom to improve teaching. Applications (electronic or hard copy) should be received at the UCITE office by Monday, Oct. 26.

The Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Training Program is seeking qualified candidates to apply for an innovative career development program designed to train clinician investigators. The program trains the nation's future leaders in clinical and translational research. Applications are being accepted for the July 2010 program. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 23.

The Writing Resource Center will host its second brown bag session of the fall term, "SAGES Writing Outcomes for Skills in Argumentation." The session will focus on providing strategies for teaching argumentative writing in SAGES courses. The discussion will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, in Crawford Hall 111. RSVP to writingcenter@case.edu if attending.

For Students

The Writing Resource Center will present a workshop, entitled "Developing and Writing Argumentative Papers," from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, in Bellflower Hall 104. It is open to all Case Western Reserve students. Space is limited. RSVP to writingcenter@case.edu.

Junior math and science majors are eligible to apply for mid-year scholarships through the Case Western Reserve University-Fisk Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship program. Students interested in high school math or science teaching careers may apply for $7,500 scholarships to be applied to the spring 2010 semester. In addition, students could be eligible for continued support via a $15,000 scholarship their senior year. Contact Denise Davis for details.

The Case Association for Computing Machinery is hosting a Nerd Cultural Dinner at 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, in Thwing Center's 1914 Lounge. In addition to a sampling of "nerd cuisine" (pizza, chips and soda), there will be brief student technical presentations, followed by a screening of the movie Nerdcore Rising.

The Case Western Undergraduate Bioethics Society is hosting its inaugural "Euthanasia Day" discussion all day today. The event features scholarly debate and discussion regarding the ethical controversies centered around end-of-life decision making. The agenda includes a video presentation featuring Stuart Youngner, chair of the Department of Bioethics, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Rough Rider room; a panel discussion featuring faculty from the religion, medicine, philosophy and public policy departments from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Rough Rider room; and more. Extra credit is available to CHEM 105, CHEM 111, CHEM 223 and PHYS 115 students. Contact Monique Farone for information.

Events

Students will present cutting-edge research as part of the Department of Biomedical Engineering's 40th Anniversary celebration on Thursday, Oct. 22. Graduate students Melissa Krebs, D. Michael Ackermann, Christine P. Fleming and Prasad Oruganti will discuss their works on bone regeneration technology, designing electrodes to block neuropathic pain and spasms, using new imagery techniques to guide heart ablation, and determining if cancer cells use intracellular transport as a mechanism to survive lethal drugs. Their discussions begin at 8:45 a.m. in Nord Hall. Read more.

A panel discussion on "Healthcare Reform: What Is It? How Does it Affect Medical Practices and Patients?" will take place from 1:30 to 3:45 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, in Ford Auditorium, Allen Memorial Medical Library. The panelists are J.B. Silvers, Elizabeth M. and William C. Treuhaft Professor of Health Systems Management; Robert Binstock, professor of aging, health, and society; Steven Altschuler (MED '79), president and CEO Of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Joseph Hahn (EMBA '90), chief of staff, Cleveland Clinic Foundation; and Brandon Collier (LAW '97), attorney with Collier, Sarner & Associates. Free, open to the public. The introduction will be given by Nancy Kurfess Johnson (MED '54). Send an e-mail to smg47@case.edu or call 368-4421 to RSVP.

The next Art Talk lecture will be on the topic of "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered: Anxieties (Cold War And Otherwise) in George Tooker's Cornice" at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the Cleveland Museum of Art Lecture Hall. Mark Cole, associate curator of American Painting and Sculpture at the Cleveland Museum of Art, will speak. Free, open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Art History and Art.

The Community Engagement Core of the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative will host a seminar featuring Glenn Flores from the University of Texas Southwestern and Children's Medical Center. He is the founder and former co-director of the Pediatric Latino Clinic at Boston Medical Center. He will discuss "Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Children's Health and Healthcare: How We Can Level the Playing Field" from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, at the School of Medicine E501. Lunch will be provided. RSVP by calling 778-3858 or e-mailing Michele Abraham.

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.

October 21, 2009

A daily newsletter published by the Office of Marketing & Communications, Case Western Reserve University. Submit items for inclusion to: case-daily@case.edu.

Athletics Spotlight

Visit the Case Western Reserve University athletics Web site to read student-athlete profiles, check game schedules and catch up on recent scores and news. This week, watch a video featuring Amy Bishara and Caroline Garber of the women's soccer team.

Case in the News

Study: Heart failure drug guidelines often ignored

The Associated Press, Oct. 21, 2009
Most hospitalized heart failure patients are sent home without widely recommended inexpensive pills, despite a program to get more doctors to follow treatment guidelines, a study suggests. Ileana Pina, a spokeswoman for the heart group and professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University, said the results aren't surprising since other reports have shown doctors don't always follow guidelines.

40 Years on the Leading Edge: Case Western Reserve University's Biomedical Engineering Department Commemorates Achievement, Looks to Future

Reuters.com, Oct. 20, 2009
Case Western Reserve University's Department of Biomedical Engineering has set trends for academia and launched medical inventions benefiting newborns and the aged, the critically ill and traumatically injured. The department will reflect and look to the future as it celebrates its 40th anniversary, Thursday, Oct. 22.

Foundation's research model in Saratoga aims to halve clinical trial time

San Jose Business Journal, Oct. 21, 2009
A local nonprofit launched to advance the cause of new treatments for multiple sclerosis has become a national model for research collaboration, helping pure science move from the lab into the commercial market. The foundation further negotiated agreements with Stanford University, Case Western Reserve University, the University of Chicago, Northwestern University and others to to handle the intellectual property.

CHMC gets grant for brain trauma center

Cincinnati.com, Oct. 20, 2009
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has won a $4 million, five-year federal grant to establish a new center that aims to find effective treatments for traumatic brain injuries in children. The interventions will be tested through large-scale clinic trials involving The Children's Hospital; Nationwide Children's Hospital; Case Western Reserve University; and Western Oregon University.

Higher Ed News

College costs keep rising, report says

The New York Times, Oct. 20, 2009
The price of a college education rose substantially last year, despite a 2.1 percent decline in the Consumer Price Index from July 2008 to July 2009.

Case Daily - Oct 20, 2009

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:26:36 EST

Stimulus Projects Designed to Heal, Prevent
and Restore

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University's Department of Biomedical Engineering have been awarded more than $3.5 million in National Institutes of Health stimulus grants aimed at improving human health and economic development.

The scientists, at the Case School of Engineering and the School of Medicine, are devising new ways to see and treat cancer, help amputees reach and grasp a ball with a prosthetic arm controlled by thought, grow blood vessels essential to engineering replacement tissues for injured or diseased patients, and more.

The grant money will support new researchers, new equipment and the research itself. Down the road, scientists expect to commercialize technology they develop and contribute to industries in this part of the state. Read more.

Case Western Reserve Biomedical Engineering Students Try Speed Networking in a Rough Economy

Leave it to engineers to mold a dating strategy into a job-finding mechanism.

In an age of instant information and an economy that continually cries "Faster!," approximately 80 Case Western Reserve biomedical engineering students, alumni and industry partners will meet one-on-one in the briefest of face time, called a speed networking session.

Speed networking is based on speed dating. Over matters of the heart, studies show people know within seconds whether they'd like to meet again.

Do the same speedy perceptions work over matters of the mind and wallet? Well, this is Case School of Engineering's first try.

In honor of the 40th anniversary of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the department will host the inaugural speed networking session at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, in Nord Hall. Read more.

Campus News

A series of town hall meetings will focus on the clean up of older private date with Identity Finder as part of Cyber Security Awareness Month. Identity Finder is a software tool that helps a user find and protect sensitive information on computers, laptops, flash drives and external media. The next two sessions are from 4 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Strosacker Auditorium, and from 9 to 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, in BioEnterprise 155. Additional meeting schedules and details are available online.

The Case Engineering Co-Op Program has a new Web site. The campus community is invited to view the site, as well as watch an informational video.

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 2 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, at Fribley Commons. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be taken first. Register online by using "casewestern" as the sponsor code.

Blue and White Day is Friday, Oct. 23. In honor of Alumni Weekend and Homecoming, the entire campus community is invited to show their Spartan pride by wearing the school's colors. On the same day, students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the Spartan SpiritFest from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Thwing Center Atrium. Attendees will have an opportunity to grab free lunch while listening to music from throughout the decades, which is keeping in step with this year's Homecoming theme of Spartans Through the Decades. During SpiritFest, the Homecoming Court, the winning Powder Puff team and the banner/office/department decorating contest winners will be announced. Attendees should arrive early to receive a blue and white give-away.

Here & Near, the 12th edition of the continuing Campus Markings Contest, is accepting entries through the end of today. Sponsored by the Institute for the Study of the University in Society, the contest is open to all members of the campus community. Prizes are awarded to those who most accurately and promptly identify the campus locations pictured. This edition offers views of on-campus and neighboring sites. Visit the ISUS gallery in the Sears Library Building or online.

Case Western Reserve's Culture, Creativity and Design Alliance will host a discussion on ways to continue the university's commitment to these topics on campus and beyond from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Clark Hall 112. All campus community members are invited. Pizza and beverages will be available.

For Faculty and Staff

The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) is hosting a discussion on "Statistics, GIS & Research Guides" from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, in the Allen Memorial Medical Library's Herrick Room. Anne Holstein and Brian Gray of the Kelvin Smith Library will introduce attendees to GIS (geographic information systems) and show examples of how to use it for research and how to incorporate it into teaching. Pizza and beverages will be served. RSVP by e-mail to UCITE.

Faculty and staff are invited to take cycling classes October 22-December 3. Classes will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 8 a.m. in the Veale Center Multipurpose Room. The cost is $50. Contact Steve Thompson for details.

For Students

Fall break continues today.

The Graduate Student Senate will host a Health Care Forum with Aetna and Student Health Services from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, in Rockefeller Hall 309. Students will be able to get answers to general questions about health coverage, H1N1 information and other questions. Free food and drinks. RSVP to gssrsvp@case.edu

Students are invited to participate in PowerShift Ohio 2009, a nationwide youth- and student-driven movement focused on climate change, Oct. 23-25 at Oberlin College. Registration is $35, and includes housing, meals, a concert, movie screenings and more. Questions should be directed to Trevor Allen, chair of Case Western Reserve's Student Sustainability Council.

Events

The College of Arts and Sciences invites the campus community to an evening of science and theater. Case Western Reserve University's Institute for the Study of Origins and the Case/Cleveland Play House MFA Program will come together for the opening weekend production of Inherit the Wind. A pre-performance reception and talk featuring Bruce Latimer, former executive director of The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Cleveland Play House. After the reception, watch the theater MFA students take the stage in the classic courtroom drama about evolution, creationism and an American society struggling to balance science and scripture. Tickets for the show can purchased by calling (216) 795-7000 or online. Mention or enter the code "Origins" for a ticket discount. For more information, e-mail contact-cas@cwru.edu or call 368-0097.

The Cell and Molecular Biology Training Program will present Norbert Perrimon as the inaugural speaker in the Emerging Technologies in Biomedical Sciences Symposium Series. He will present two seminars on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the Wolstein Research Building Auditorium. He will discuss "Tissue Culture and in vivo Genome-wide RNAi:Methods and Applications" at 11 a.m., and "Muscle Growth and Remodeling during Drosophila Development" at 4 p.m., with a reception to follow. Go online for information.

The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) invites the medical and research communities to a seminar presentation today at 4:30 p.m. in Frohring Auditorium. Susan Wentz, director of the Office of Urban Health, Urban Area Health Education Center and NetWellness, will discuss "Research, NetWellness and the CTSC: Engaging the Public through the World Wide Web."

The campus community is invited to "The Rocky Horror Commedia Show," the first comedy musical from the Confused Greenies. It is a parody of the cult movie classic in celebration of more than 10 years of tradition of the Film Society's live floorshow cast. The two, free performances are at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, in Nord Hall.

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.

October 20, 2009

A daily newsletter published by the Office of Marketing & Communications, Case Western Reserve University. Submit items for inclusion to: case-daily@case.edu.

Case in the News

Governor: $499,942 to CWRU for wind energy research

WKYC.com, Oct. 19, 2009
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland says the State Controlling Board has approved $499,942 in Ohio Third Frontier Research and Development funds for a wind energy research center proposal by Case Western Reserve University. Case Western Reserve was awarded the grant in support of the Wright Projects Program proposal for an Ohio Wind Energy Research.

The "regional" law schools with an unusually good eye for faculty talent

Brian Leiter's Law School Reports, Oct. 19, 2009
Which of the more "regional" law schools (those whose graduates mostly practice in the region where the school is located) have a particularly good eye for faculty talent? As a measure of "faculty talent," this blog looked at faculty at the school over the last decade-and-a-half (roughly) who ended up being hired by top 20ish law schools. The results conform reasonably well to the "common wisdom." The blog references Case Western Reserve University.

Is medical education better if residents are forced to get some sleep?

MedCity News, Oct. 19, 2009
Keith Armitage, director of the Internal Medicine Residency Training Program at Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine, which coordinates residents at the Cleveland VA and University Hospitals, comments about residents needing sleep.

Head of ethics center to speak in Cleveland

The Plain Dealer, Oct. 20, 2009
Andrew Light, environmental author and head of the Center for Global Ethics at George Mason University, will speak at 6 p.m. Thursday at Amasa Stone Chapel. The speech will keynote Humanities Week 2009 for the Baker-Nord Center For Humanities at Case Western Reserve University.

Higher Ed News

Admissions flexibility

Inside Higher Ed, Oct. 20, 2009
A new survey suggests modest movement by colleges away from standards that use strict measures of academic performance and potential. Measures of high school grades and test scores remain extremely important for most colleges in the survey, but on a series of criteria from which colleges were asked to name the ones that have "considerable importance," some institutions appear less certain than in the past about such factors. The decline was particularly notable for standardized test scores.

Case Daily - Oct 19, 2009

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:10:19 EST

Several Alumni Weekend Events Open
to Entire Campus Community

Hundreds of alumni will return to campus October 22-25 to enjoy the festive and scholarly events that make Alumni Weekend and Homecoming so memorable.

Alumni from diverse class years, schools and programs will have an opportunity to reminisce about the past, enjoy the present and gain insight into the future direction of Case Western Reserve University.

Several events sponsored by University Alumni Relations 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. Read more.

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.

A pre-selected group will have an opportunity to create studio-quality music, videos and photography when the John Lennon Educational Bus Tour rolls onto campus for a two-day stay in front of the Silver Spartan Diner.

In addition to the learning experience for the pre-selected students, all students, faculty and staff from the three institutions can learn about the history of the Lennon Bus and the production studio during 20-minute tours on Oct. 23. Read more.

Campus News

Case Western Reserve Police and Security Services will be conducting training exercises the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Glennan, Olin and White buildings on the Main Quad. The sessions are not expected to disrupt daily operations. Occupants of the buildings are being notified.

The campus community has an opportunity to support Coach Greg Debeljak in the 2009 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year competition. Students, faculty and staff can vote for Debaljak online through December 6.

The Case Western Reserve chapter of Operation Smile will host a Zumba fundraiser from 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 25, in the Veale Multipurpose Room. Zumba is a high energy fitness program that incorporates body-sculpting movements from several Latin dance disciplines. Tickets are $5, with proceeds benefiting Operation Smile. Tickets will be on sale in Nord Hall Oct. 22-23 or available at the door for $6.

For Faculty and Staff

The Fourth Annual Procurement and Distribution Services Vendor Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20, in Veale Center. More than 90 vendors will be on hand for a day of networking, prizes and fun. This year's theme is Diversity Partnerships in Procurement, and several rousing rounds of karaoke dubbed "Diversity-oke" will take place. Marilyn Sanders Mobley, vice president for inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity, and John Wheeler, senior vice president for administration, will perform the song "That's What Friends Are For at 1 p.m. Attendees must present their Case ID to participate in the raffle giveaways. Winners need not be present to win. Check out the current list of raffle prizes.

On October 22, the Writing Resource Center will host its second brown bag session of the fall term: "SAGES Writing Outcomes for Skills in Argumentation." The session will focus on providing strategies for teaching argumentative writing in SAGES courses. The event will be held in Crawford Hall 111 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. RSVP to writingcenter@case.edu if attending.

The Office of the Provost and the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women invite all faculty and staff to attend the annual Spotlight Awards and Women of Achievement Luncheon from 12:30 to 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, in the Thwing Center ballroom. Eight faculty members selected by their schools—as well as faculty members who have achieved tenure and staff members who have assumed leadership positions or been promoted—also will be acknowledged. The lunch is free, but RSVP by Oct. 23 to Jana Krasney. Complete details about the honorees and the program are available online.

For Students

Fall break continues through Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Events

The Fourth Annual Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gospelfest Concert Celebration will take place from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 25, at the John Hay High School Auditorium. Join fellow alumni, friends, students and community members to celebrate the legacy of alumna Stephanie Tubbs Jones, and the rich heritage of gospel music in Cleveland. Case Western Reserve's own Voices of Glory will perform, along with several local church choirs. Tickets are free. Register online. Part of Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2009.

Author Vanessa Ochs will give the 2009 Silver Scholar Lecture, "Medicine and Multiculturalism: Decoding Jewish Patients," at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, in Clark Hall 309. Ochs, a religious studies professor at the University of Virginia, received the 2007 National Jewish Book Award. Sponsored by the Judaic Studies Program and Temple Tifereth-Israel.

Michelle Munson, assistant professor at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, and Teresa King from Cuyahoga Tapestry System of Care will discuss "Voices of Parent Advocates Within the Systems of Care Model of Service Delivery" from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Mandel School, Classroom 320A. Contact June Hund for information.

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.

October 19, 2009

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Media Moment

Case Western Reserve University is a sponsor of the Chautauqua Summer Institute. Several faculty members spent the summer conducting interviews with radio station WJTN. The next in the series features Robert Spadoni, associate professor of film studies. Listen to the mp3 file.

Case in the News

Case Western Reserve receives $3.4 million in grants for various health studies

Crain's Cleveland Business, Oct. 16, 2009
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have received six grants totaling $3.4 million from the National Institutes of Health for various studies. James Basilion, associate professor of radiology; Jeffrey Duerk, chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering; and Dominique Durand, professor in the biomedical engineering and neurosciences departments, are awardees.

Assessing the chances for the next wave of obesity drugs

New York Times, Oct. 16, 2009
How do the three new obesity drugs stack up? Paul Ernsberger, a neuroscientist and associate professor of nutrition at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, comments.

Tougher access to credit cards benefits entrepreneurs

BusinessWeek, Oct. 15, 2009
Scott Shane, A. Malachi Mixon III Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies at Case Western Reserve University, writes a column about small business owners' access to credit cards.

Medical devices: How do you know they are safe?

AMN Healthcare News, Oct. 15, 2009
Today's medical devices are extremely diverse. But regardless of their complexity or function, hospital administrators, clinicians and their patients must trust in the manufacturers to produce safe, effective products. Sharona Hoffman, co-director of the Law-Medicine Center and professor of law at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

Higher Ed News

Research librarians discuss how to sell scholars on open access, and more

Chronicle of Higher Education, Oct. 18, 2009
Budgets are never far from librarians' minds these days, but at the membership meeting of the Association of Research Libraries, held last week, attendees had other pressing matters to consider: how to support public access to research, how to reform the Federal Depository Library Program, and how to manage special collections in the digital age.

CASE DAILY

Case Daily - Nov 06, 2009

Virtual Coaching to Help Patients Talk to Doctors

Stephen Post to Share Reasons Why Good Things Happen to Good People on Nov. 13

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Case Daily - Nov 05, 2009

Kozmic Blues: The Life and Music of Janis Joplin to Take Place Nov. 9-14

University Honors Patricia Kilpatrick with Special Painting

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November 5, 2009

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Case Daily - Nov 04, 2009

Collecting Relics from Turkish Hillsides Provide Introduction to Archaeological Work as Participants in Antiquities Project

Autumn Leaf Detail Leads to Rich Spring Soil

Case in Point to Perform National Anthem at Cavs Game

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November 4, 2009

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Case Daily - Nov 03, 2009

102-Year-Old Retired Physician Pledges $750,000 to Support Communicable Disease Research

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Case Daily - Nov 02, 2009

Case Western Reserve to Lead $14.7M NIH SPRINT Study Network in Ohio

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Case Daily - Oct 30, 2009

Case Western Reserve University Named as a Top 10 "Best Neighbor" College

Ecology Friendly Urban Designer will speak for Campen Lecture in Architecture and Sculpture

Case Western Reserve University to Get Ohio Center of Excellence in Advanced Energy

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Case Daily - Oct 29, 2009

Two Honored as 2009 Alumni Award Winners

Vice President for Financial Planning Announced

Maltz Museum Announces Scholarship Opportunity

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October 29, 2009

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Case Daily - Oct 28, 2009

102-Year-Old Retired Physician Pledges $750,000 to Support
Communicable Disease Research

Case Western Reserve University to Get
Ohio Center of Excellence in Advanced Energy

Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Receives $3.7 Million in Stimulus Funds