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Case Daily - Feb 08, 2010

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:28:50 EST

Campus Community Encouraged to Complete Community Service Survey

Are you a volunteer? Whether it's tutoring a child in math, visiting the elderly in nursing homes or serving on the board of an organization, faculty, staff and students regularly demonstrate a giving spirit.

Case Western Reserve University's Center for Community Partnerships wants to make sure all of those hours spent serving others' needs are counted. That's why Center Director Latisha James is asking members of the university community to complete a brief Community Service Survey.

"We hope to have a more accurate gauge on the type of programs, investment of volunteer service and partners to assess the positive impact the university has in the community at large," James explained. "The more we know about people's interests and activities, the more effective we can be in assisting both the campus and community organizations that seek our assistance."

The inventory also provides a powerful opportunity to quantify just how engaged Case Western Reserve is in the lives of greater Clevelanders. The Center conducted its first inventory in 2007, and learned that university constituents contribute about 400,000 hours of volunteer service each year through nearly 600 community partnerships. Now the Center wants to update its results.

"I encourage members of the campus community to complete this survey," said President Barbara R. Snyder. "Understanding more about how we are engaged in the community allows us to be more strategic in our outreach efforts and better, leverage our resources."

The survey also offers an opportunity to raise public awareness. Since 2007 CWRU has received recognition from the Saviors of our Cities Best Neighbor Colleges and Universities, President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, and the Pillar Awards.

"Most people volunteer out of a sense of commitment to an organization or cause rather than a desire for acclaim," James said. "Still it is good for all of us to see that people appreciate our efforts"

The survey deadline is March 1 and should take about 15 minutes to complete.

Learn more about the university's community programs and partnerships.

Campus News

Baker-Nord Center presents "From Stills to Motion" by Photographer Linda Butler

Three years ago, Linda Butler left a 25-year career as a black-and-white photographer to create videos that advocate for living more gently on our planet. She will introduce these videos in a free, public talk sponsored by the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities at Case Western Reserve University and the Ohio Arts Council. Her lecture begins at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, in Clark Hall 309.

Butler, who currently resides outside of Cleveland, will speak about her recent transition from making stills to creating videos on global warming.

This event is part of the Baker-Nord Center's programs on its annual theme, "Cultures of Green: Nature and Environment." Responding to this theme, Butler will discuss how she seeks to make the science of global warming comprehensible by featuring people who are transforming their lives to live more sustainably.

For information, visit case.edu/humanities or call 216-368-8961.

Parking Changes

Starting this month, permit holders must use their CWRU ID cards to enter Lot 1A after-hours. Those who hold assignments for other Case parking lots may park in Lot 1A weekdays from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and 24 hours on Saturdays on Sundays. People who currently have Case parking permits in other parking lots may also use their campus ID cards to access Lots 46 and 55 after hours. Students and employees may purchase night/weekend permits on a monthly basis. The permits are available at Access Services and cost $27.50 per month.

Roses for Haiti

Purchase Roses for Valentine's Day and help MBA students raise money for the Haiti relief effort. Order roses by Feb. 11 for delivery to your Valentine's dorm room on Sunday, Feb. 14. Red Roses are available for $39/dozen—all profits will be donated to the Red Cross for Haiti Relief. For more information and to order your roses, email mxp231@case.edu.

For Faculty and Staff

Most researchers are surprised to learn that they omit a significant minority group from their research: persons with disabilities. The SMART Center of the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing will host its first FIND (Full INclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Research) Lab workshop, Avoiding Unintended Bias: Approaches to Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Research, 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the Thwing Center ballroom. The program is free; light refreshments will be available. Contact Heather C. Terry at hcc5@case.edu to register or for information. The workshop is co-sponsored by the Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center and the Cleveland Sight Center. The SMART Center and FIND Lab are federally funded by grants from the National Institute for Nursing Research, NIH.

For Students

Join Provost W.A. "Bud" Baeslack and members of his leadership team from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, in Strosacker Auditorium to learn about exciting new initiatives that will enhance the student learning and life experiences at Case Western Reserve. These initiatives are in support of the University's Strategic Plan. Topics to be presented include undergraduate student advising, leadership programs for graduate students, and a major expansion of international programs, new activities in Information Technology and Student Affairs and new investments in interdisciplinary alliances. Tuition rates for next year also will be discussed, and Vice President for Student Affairs Glenn Nicholls will discuss new room and board rates, followed by a Q&A session. Light refreshments will be served.

Events

The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) will host a seminar series presentation, "Persistence and Intensification Bias: A National Study of Evidence-Based Physician Decisions for Growth Hormone Therapy," on Feb. 16, at 4:30 p.m. in Frohring Auditorium (105 Biomedical Research Building) at the School of Medicine. Featured speakers are: J.B. Silvers, Ph.D., Elizabeth M. and William C. Treuhaft Professor of Management and chair of the Department of Banking and Finance; and Leona Cuttler, M.D., William T. Dahms Professor of Pediatrics, CWRU director of the Center for Child Health & Policy at Rainbow, and chief, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, RB&C. This seminar will also be broadcast live at tv.case.edu/caselive.

Today is the last day to RSVP for Flora Stone Mather Center for Women Black History Month Luncheon; the deadline was extended through the end of today. The Flora Stone Mather Center for Women will once again welcome a performance by Women in History, a non-profit organization established to educate through dramatic monologues. This year we will meet Eliza Bryant, a local humanitarian and founder of the Cleveland Home for Aged Colored People and the namesake of the Eliza Bryant Village. A free catered lunch will be provided, however RSVP by today if you plan on attending. To RSVP, email sjo14@cwru.edu or 368-0985.

The next Science Café Cleveland, sponsored by the university's Sigma Xi chapter, will focus on the topic of "Developing Latent Fingerprints: The Real CSI." The talk will begin at 7 p.m. tonight at the Great Lakes Brewing Company's Tasting Room, 2701 Carroll Ave.

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.

"Affirmative Action: Why Are We Still Talking about It?" is a Share the Vision Open Forum that takes place on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 4:30 p.m. in Thwing Center ballroom. A panel discussion will explore the origins of affirmative action and why it is still needed. Robert Lawry, an emeritus professor at the Law School, will moderate a discussion with panelists Rick Bischoff, vice president of enrollment management; Marilyn Mobley, vice president for inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity; Jonathan Entin, law school faculty member; and student panelists.

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Karl Rishe, coordinator of First Year Residence Education, received the Gerald L. Saddlemire Mentor Award from the Ohio College Personnel Association (OCPA). The award was presented at the joint conference of OCPA and the Ohio Association of Student Personnel Administrators.

February 8, 2010

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

Feature of the Day

Case in the News

Gifts To State Schools Stay Strong

90.3 WCPN, Feb. 8, 2010
A national survey says charitable contributions to colleges and universities fell 11.9 percent in 2009. That is the biggest drop since the collection of data began, 40 years ago. Researchers at the Council for Aid to Education said gifts to private schools suffered more sharply than public schools. Yale University saw giving decline nearly 27%, the worst number in the country. But many Ohio schools fared far better. At Case Western Reserve University, Vice President Bruce Loessin says new cash increased for the second year in a row, 5.25% over fiscal 2008.

New material absorbs, conserves oil

Science Centric, Feb. 7, 2010
An ultra-lightweight sponge made of clay and a bit of high-grade plastic draws oil out of contaminated water but leaves the water behind. And, lab tests show that oil absorbed can be squeezed back out for use. Case Western Reserve University researchers who made the material, called an aerogel, believe it will effectively clean up spills of all kinds of oils and solvents on factory floors and roadways, rivers and oceans.

New York Academy of Medicine Names 11 Nurse Fellows

Nurse.com , Feb. 8, 2010
On Nov. 17, 11 nurses were named fellows of the New York Academy of Medicine. To include more RNs, Academy President Jo Ivey Boufford, MD, initiated the formation of a Nursing Special Interest Group to explore ways to assure the nursing perspective and expertise is engaged in NYAM's education, research, community engagement and policy leadership. Stephen Marrone, RN, EdD, director of nursing at North Shore University Hospital and clinical associate professor of nursing at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University was among the named fellows.

UC near pinnacle of cancer therapy

Cincinnati.com, Feb. 7, 2010
The University of Cincinnati is upping its profile when it comes to fighting cancer. In a few weeks, UC will add the ability to test experimental therapies to its cancer research and treatment lineup. Until now, Case Western Reserve University, in cooperation with the Cleveland Clinic, and Ohio State University were the only two sites offering cancer trials in Ohio.

Natalie Epstein: Chagrin Solon Sun 'Person of the Week'

Sun Star Courier, Feb. 7, 2010
The 2009 recipient of the Gries Family Award for Community Leadership from the Jewish Community Federation was Pepper Pike resident Natalie Epstein. She co-chaired a major capital campaign for the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University and served as a member of the college's visiting committee.

Higher Ed News

Nimble Companies, Growing Enrollments

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Feb. 7, 2010
At a time when American public higher education is cutting budgets, laying off people, and turning away students, the rise of for-profit universities has been meteoric. Enrollment in the country's nearly 3,000 career colleges has grown far faster than in the rest of higher educationÑby an average of 9 percent per year over the past 30 years, compared with only 1.5 percent per year for all institutions, according to an industry analyst.

Case Daily - Feb 05, 2010

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:08:35 EST

Case Western Reserve Works with
Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
to Improve Human Health

Case Western Reserve University has received a $250,000 challenge grant from Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. through The Johnson & Johnson Corporate Office of Science and Technology (COSAT), and its affiliates. The university will utilize this research grant to support science, medicine and engineering projects to improve human health.

CWRU will match or possibly exceed COSAT's commitment in support of these projects. Applicants for these grants must be affiliated with a CWRU school or department, and preference for funding will be given to interdisciplinary and translational projects. Grants will range in size from $50,000 to $100,000.

"We're pleased to advance interdisciplinary research and development across the campus in key areas of biomedicine," said W. A. "Bud" Baeslack, Case Western Reserve provost.

The translational and commercial perspective at CWRU has been highly accelerated by the university's relationship with the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation. The agreement with COSAT is modeled after the Coulter-Case Translational Research Partnership (CCTRP) process that has been instrumental within the biomedical departments at Case Western Reserve in promoting translational research on campus. Some funds may be used to support new or further accelerate existing CCTRP projects on the pathway to the patient.

Campus News

To help researchers understand why to include persons with disabilities in research, how to include them within a project budget, and how to modify research methods for participants with vision and hearing challenges, the SMART Center of the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing will host its first FIND (Full Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Research) Lab workshop, Avoiding Unintended Bias: Approaches to Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Research, 8 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the Thwing Center ballroom. The program is free; light refreshments will be available. To register or for more information, contact Heather C. Terry. The workshop is co-sponsored by the Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center and the Cleveland Sight Center. The SMART Center and FIND Lab are federally funded by grants from the National Institute for Nursing Research, NIH.

Kundalini Yoga classes for spring semester are starting this week. Classes will meet in the Veale Center Multipurpose Room on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Sessions will run for 12 weeks. Contact Mina Moore by e-mail or by phone at 368-2191 for information.

For Faculty and Staff

Benny prepaid benefits debit cards were recently sent to all employees who enrolled in the Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for 2010. The cards have been pre-loaded with the annual contribution amounts elected by participating employees. Once the card is activated, the entire elected amount is available. The debit cards can be used at doctors' offices and hospitals, as well as participating pharmacies, discount stores, department stores and supermarkets that can identify FSA-eligible items at checkout. Learn more about the FSA debit card. FSA-eligible expenses paid using the debit card are deducted from employees' account balances without the need to file a reimbursement claim. When eligible expenses are paid by any other method, employees should continue to submit the reimbursement request form, along with appropriate expense documentation, to Meritain Health. Be sure to retain receipts for all purchases made using the debit card. Read more.

For Students

A meditation group for students meets at 3:30 p.m. on Fridays on the second floor of University Health Services. This is a drop-in group for students interested in learning about meditation. Elements of Insight Meditation and visualization exercises will be incorporated. The group is ideal for both novices and experienced meditators. Registration is not required. Call Mary Hildenbrand at 368-5872 for information.

The 2010 Winter Leadership Conference theme is "Gleadership," based on the hit show "Glee." The show's message is one of perseverance and demonstrates the value of teamwork, diversity and passion. Undergraduate and graduate participants will choose from a variety of sessions to personalize their goals toward their leadership potential. The conference will take place from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, in Nord Hall and Sears. Register online today.

Events

The Department of History and History Associates will present John Flores, Climo Junior Professor for the College of Arts and Sciences, on the topic of "Deporting Dissidence: Examining Transnational Politics, Civic Assimilation and the Cold War through the Life of Refugio Roman Martinez," from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17, in Mather House 100. This lecture will reconstruct the migration, labor and political experience of a Mexican immigrant named Refugio Roman Martinez who immigrated to Chicago during the 1930s and was deported from the United States during the Cold War. Contact Kalli Vimr for more details.

The Confused Greenies will host a Masquerade Dance at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, in the Thwing Center ballroom. The dance is in conjunction with La Dolce Vita's Carnevale Night. Additional entertainment, contests, mask-making and dancing will fill the rest of the festive evening. Send an e-mail to lazzi@case.edu for details.

John A. Jackson, author of "A House on Fire: The Rise and Fall of Philadelphia Soul," will lead a discussion as part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities' celebration of Black History Month at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 8, in Clark Hall 309. He will discuss the history of Philadelphia soul music.

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.

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Book TV on C-SPAN2 will air the Joseph Beth Booksellers talk that features Michael Scharf. Program times are 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, and 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 7. Scharf, professor of law, and his co-author, Paul Williams, professor of law and international relations at American University, will discuss their book "Shaping Foreign Policy in Times of Crisis: The Role of International Law and the State Department Legal Adviser."

February 5, 2010

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

Feature of the Day

Case in the News

Toyota puts cost of defects at $2-billion

The Globe and Mail, Feb. 4, 2010
The price of Toyota Motor Corp.'s defect fiasco is now $2 billion and counting, as the Japanese car maker faces a U.S. government investigation of the brakes on its prized Prius hybrid. The best-case scenario for Toyota is that the damage is already contained, and that the bill will be limited to $2 billion or $3 billion, said Susan Helper, an auto industry expert and economist at Case Western Reserve University.

Scientists make ultra-lightweight sponge that can absorb and conserve oil

newKerala.com, Feb. 5, 2010
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have made an ultra-lightweight sponge from clay and a bit of high-grade plastic that can absorb and conserve oil out of contaminated water. According to the research team, the material, called an aerogel, will effectively clean up spills of all kinds of oils and solvents on factory floors, roadways, rivers and oceans.

RecycleMania at CWRU

The Observer, Feb. 5, 2010
RecycleMania, a 10-week, national competition amongst universities, is in full swing at Case Western Reserve University. Trevor Allen, chair of the Student Sustainability Council, comments.

In 'Tom and Jack,' biographer Henry Adams gives the complex dance between Jackson Pollock and his teacher Thomas Hart Benton full measure

The Plain Dealer, Feb. 2, 2010
Henry Adams' new book, "Tom and Jack: The Intertwined Lives of Thomas Hart Benton and Jackson Pollock," unravels some of the complexity by focusing on the turbulent relationship between Pollock and his mentor, the American painter Benton. With this engaging, accessible book, Adams, a specialist in American art at Case Western Reserve University, untangles the ropey strands of Pollock's personality and technique, set within the larger story of the emergence of modern art.

Cruiser

Cleveland Scene Weekly, Feb. 3, 2010
Aspiring attorneys and practicing lawyers from China, Thailand and Vietnam filled the Case Western Reserve University School of Law's Gund Hall. It was a first session of Law of the Music Industry, a class attorney Mark Avsec teaches each spring.

Parents more likely than strangers to murder children: researcher

Vancouver Sun, Feb. 3, 2010
Children are more at risk of being murdered by family than they are by strangers, says a prominent U.S. researcher. Phillip Resnick, who heads forensic psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University. An estimated 400 children are killed in the United States annually by one of their parents.

Higher Ed News

Rising college costs: A federal role?

New York Times, Feb. 3, 2010
Supporters of the Pell Grants, which began in 1973, want to make them an entitlement, as the cost of higher education continues to rise. Is there a connection between federal education aid and the inflation rate in higher education? More broadly, what can Washington do, if anything, to improve the effectiveness of its programs and reduce the costs of college? Various experts provide viewpoints.

Case Daily - Feb 04, 2010

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:23:32 EST

Think Beyond the Possible:
2008-09 Annual Report

The university's 2008-09 annual report celebrates how Case Western Reserve University thinks beyond the possible. The interactive, web-based report features a collection of videos and slideshows that showcase the university's diverse innovations and achievements. From creating futuristic materials to identifying new neurological pathways to promoting sustainable business practices, our faculty, students, staff and alumni have inspiring stories to tell.

As part of the report, all members of the Case Western Reserve community are invited to share how they think beyond the possible. Submissions are accepted in any format and the first 50 entries will receive an "I am not a paper cup" eco-friendly mug that features the Case Western Reserve University logo and new tagline "think beyond the possible."

Explore the report today and share your own story.

Alumna Reflects on Basketball Career, Current Life
as Part of Throwback Weekend Coverage

Throwback Weekend will take place Friday, Feb. 5, through Sunday, Feb. 7. During the annual tradition, the Case Western Reserve men's and women's basketball teams don uniforms representing Western Reserve University, Case Institute of Technology and Mather College.

As part of Throwback Weekend, the athletics department has compiled several feature stories on alumni. Today's story is about Rachel Rau.

Rau, a pediatric hematology/oncology fellow, had a nice basketball career at Case Western Reserve. To date she's ranked sixth all-time in career points with 1,065. Only eight female players in the school's history have reached the 1,000-point plateau. Rau also is fifth in total field goals and third in assists. Read more.

Campus News

The Weight Watchers at Work Program will have a registration meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, in the Thwing Center Spartan Room. The group meets weekly on Wednesdays. Participants receive 12 sessions for $144, payable by cash, check or charge at the Feb. 10t meeting. Send an e-mail to tmk4@case.edu for more information.

The Relay For Life kick off event will take place at 12:30 p.m., Friday Feb. 5, in the Thwing Center atrium. Campus members are invited to start off their weekend with free ice cream, giveaways and a fun guide to Relay For Life. Join a team, a sub-committee or just learn more about the Relay event.

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States. The faculty and staff of the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing are asking the campus community to join them in raising awareness of this issue by participating in National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 5. The nursing school is committed to lessening the burden of heart disease through its ongoing NIH-funded cardiovascular research. Learn more.

An information session for Safe Zone at Case Western Reserve University will take place from 12:30 to 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, in Thwing Center's Spartan Room. Refreshments will be served. Part of the university's LGBTA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally) resource network.

For Faculty and Staff

Faculty are invited to nominate their peers for the Glennan Fellowship, which is designed to reward excellence in faculty members and to facilitate their growth as teachers and scholars. Nominees must be regular faculty members who are in the tenure track but not yet tenured. The Glennan awards are for $6,500, and funds may be used to support a wide range of activities related to teaching and education. Nomination letters are due by Friday, Feb. 12. Complete details are available on the University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education Web site. Refer to the "Grants and Fellowships" section.

For Students

Provost W. A. "Bud" Baeslack III will host a forum on 2010-2011 tuition rates and new university initiatives from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, in Strosacker Auditorium. Light refreshments will be available.

The Department of Bioethics is offering four new short-term study abroad courses for summer 2010. Destinations include Barcelona/San Sebastian, Spain; Newcastle, England; Hyderabad, India; Amsterdam, The Netherlands. These three-credit courses are open to all students. There also is limited availability for several spring break courses. Contact Michelle L. Champoir for details.

Events

The next Friday Public Affairs discussion will be on the topic of "The Challenges of Increasing Faculty Diversity" at 12:30 p.m., Feb. 5, at the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence. Marilyn Sanders Mobley, vice president for inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity, will be the guest speaker.

A two-day seminar at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law beginning at noon on Friday, Feb. 5, will focus on the key issues for attorneys who are thinking about establishing their own practice in Ohio and for attorneys who are already practicing in a solo or small firm setting. The seminar will look at the challenge of competing with large law firms and functioning as a general practice attorney. One of the speakers both days is Carolyn Elefant, author of "Solo by Choice: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be." The seminar is free and open to the public, and CLE credit is available with a fee. The law school's Career Services Office (CSO) offers a complete line of services to Case Western Reserve School of Law alumni, including the Alumni Career Search Guide, which contains information about resources and services offered by the CSO.

The Hallinan Project for Peace and Social Justice will present a lecture featuring investigative journalist Jeff Sharlet on the topic of "Nightmare on C Street: Sex, God and the Politics of Empire in America." The talk will begin at 4:30 pm., Thursday, Feb. 11, in Ford Auditorium. Free, open to the public. Call 368-1637 for more details.

"A Conversation with Pierre Boulez" will take place at 4:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, in Harkness Chapel. The talk is presented by the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities. Boulez will be in dialogue with Mary Davis, chair of the Department of Music. Free, open to the public. Online registration is recommended. 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.

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Campus community members and groups are invited to share their academic and departmental accolades. Send announcements to Case Daily.

February 4, 2010

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

Third Frontier program to fund high-tech jobs heads back to Ohio voters

The Plain Dealer, Feb. 4, 2010
A statewide program credited with seeding Ohio's most promising technologies, from stem cells to fuel cells, needs another boost at the ballot if it is to continue. State legislators voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to place a $700 million, four-year renewal of Ohio's Third Frontier program on the May 4 ballot. Some 570 companies have spun out of, or received money from, universities, development groups or venture capital funds that receive Third Frontier grants, officials said. One of them is CardioInsight Technologies Inc., which spun out of research at Case Western Reserve University.

Quality on the Line: The fallout from Toyota's recall

Knowledge@Wharton, Feb. 3, 2010
Toyota has built its name on quality. Now, the identity of the world's largest car maker is in question as it recalls millions of vehicles because they may suddenly accelerate, putting the lives of drivers and their passengers at risk. Susan Helper, professor of economics at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

Parents more likely than strangers to murder children: researcher

Vancouver Sun, Feb. 3, 2010
Children are more at risk of being murdered by family than they are by strangers, says a prominent U.S. researcher. Phillip Resnick, who heads forensic psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University, says an estimated 400 children are killed in the United States annually by one of their parents.

Lorain Co. sees foreclosures spike

WCPN.org, Feb. 3, 2010
Lorain County officials this week reported a record high number of mortgage foreclosure filings in 2009, following a pattern being seen regionally. Mike Schramm of Case Western Reserve University's Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences comments.

Higher Ed News

Private giving to colleges dropped sharply in 2009

Chronicle of Higher Education, Feb. 3, 2010
With a battered economy and volatile financial markets taking their tolls on donors' pocketbooks, private giving to American colleges dropped sharply in 2009, according to findings of the annual Voluntary Support of Education survey, which were released on Wednesday.

Case Daily - Feb 03, 2010

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:31:41 EST

Treu-Mart Fellows Give Back to Community

Editor's note: The Treu-Mart Youth Development Fellowship provides support and professional development for professionals who work with youths during non-school hours. This is the last in a series of Case Daily stories highlighting the experiences of some of the program’s participants.

The Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations, a nationally recognized program, serves as a resource to the development of nonprofit leadership and community development. The programs offered through the center provide a greater depth of understanding of a topic not only through substantive content grounded in the latest research, but also through application techniques and support that enable participants to apply their knowledge to make meaningful positive changes in their workplaces.

One of these signature initiatives is the Treu-Mart Youth Development Fellowship Program. Since its inception in 2004, more than 10,000 youths have benefited by the work of the fellows.

Treu-Mart Fellows are professionals who:

See the strengths, resilience and gifts in young people
Commit themselves to providing youths the support they need to thrive
Work with middle-school students during out-of-school time in the Greater Cleveland area
Seek to continually learn and develop their own skills and talents

Katherine Morris is one of nearly 150 youth-service professionals who have benefited from the Treu-Mart Fellowship. Read her story.

Campus News

The nomination process for the 2010 Dr. Dorothy Pijan Student Leadership Awards is underway. Case Western Reserve faculty, staff and students may submit nominations online until Friday, Feb. 19, at 5 p.m. Undergraduate students and organizations may be nominated for 20 different student leadership awards. The program recognizes undergraduate students, advisers, organizations and/or campus programs that have made a positive impact on the Case Western Reserve community.

The campus book club will discuss Janis Cooke Newman's "Mary" from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, in Crawford Hall 720. Contact Susan Benedict for details.

The Weatherhead School of Management recently renamed its EMBA degree the Weatherhead LEMBA; the L stands for leadership. Requiring only 12 total visits to campus, the LEMBA program is designed to be manageable for busy executives. Open houses will be held on the following dates: Feb. 10, April 20 and June 21, with webinar dates on March 25, May 20 and July 8. Attendees will have an opportunity to talk with faculty, administration, current students and alumni. Contact Kate Coleman to reserve a spot, or register online.

For Faculty and Staff

For a list of vendors participating in the Employee Discount Program, go to the human resources Web site. Vendors offer discounts on car repairs, dining, entertainment and more.

For Students

The Career Center's "Get Experienced! Internship and Career Fair" will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11., in Adelbert Gym. All Case Western Reserve students and alumni are invited to attend. This fair will have a special emphasis on experiential learning opportunities. It's a chance for students and alumni to find resources for a practicum, internship, co-op or full-time job. Attendees should bring multiple copies of their resume and dress professionally. Go online for more information and a list of employers that will be at the fair.

Academic Integrity Week continues through Feb. 5. The theme is "Integrity in the Face of Competition." Go online for a complete schedule of events.

Applications for Orientation Leaders are now available, and students are encouraged to view position descriptions and apply online. All materials must be submitted by Monday, Feb. 8. Questions should be directed by e-mail to orientation@case.edu. Watch a video of last year's orientation leaders doing the Orientation Boogie.

Events

The Masters of Science Program in Positive Organization Development and Change will host "Coaching with Compassion," a free online seminar, from 4 to 6 p.m., Feb. 23. The event will be hosted by Richard Boyatzis, followed by an online open house. Learn 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.

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George Kikano, Dorothy Jones Weatherhead Professor and chair of the Department of Family Medicine, received the Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award from the Northern Ohio Lebanese American Association. The award was presented at the Annual Lebanese American Heritage Ball.

Jacqueline Lipton, professor of law, was recently appointed to the research committee of the Association of American Law Schools. Her term will last three years.

February 3, 2010

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

Long distance ownership contributes to home explosion

WCPN.org, Feb. 1, 2010
The residents of West 83rd street were shaken from their daily routines last Monday when an abandoned house on their street exploded, leaving six families homeless and 57 other buildings badly damaged. As it turns out, the owner of the house—a real estate company—is based hundreds of miles away in California, barely aware of what's happening to the Cleveland property. The article cites information from NEO CANDO, a database maintained by Case Western Reserve University.

Cancer patients become bold advocates once survivors

Science Daily, Feb. 2,
Sociologists at Case Western Reserve University found that when passive cancer patients become survivors, they have plenty of bold advice to offer other cancer patients, according to a study in the Journal of American Geriatric Society. Eva Kahana, Robson Professor of Sociology and director of the Elderly Care Research Center, reported the findings from interviews with 100 cancer survivors.

Free dental care event

NewsNet5.com, Feb. 3, 2010
It is so important to maintain good daily oral hygiene and preserve teeth from an early age. Because of that fact, members of the Greater Cleveland Dental Society, in addition to staff and students from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, will help hundreds of children receive much needed dental care this Friday. An estimated 300 children from the John Raper and Scranton Elementary schools who may have limited or no access to dental care will be helped by the eighth annual "Give Kids a Smile" Ohio program.

Artificial blood looms on the horizon

Medill Reports, Feb. 2, 2010
Two cars lie twisted and mangled after a vicious car accident on a remote stretch of highway. The nearest hospital is 30 minutes away, and as the victims slip into shock, every second counts. Luckily, the EMTs administer synthetic blood, which quickly stops the bleeding and saves their lives. Sound futuristic? It may not be that far-fetched. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have created synthetic blood platelets that can drastically reduce bleeding time in traumatic injuries. Erin Lavik, a biomedical engineer, and her former doctoral student hope their powdery creation could one day help save lives on the battlefield and in the trauma ward.

Grants, studies, scholarships and survivorship: this week's Health Briefs

The Plain Dealer, Feb. 2, 2010
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has been awarded six Department of Defense grants for innovative medical research. The grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million, will advance research in the field of breast cancer. The awards represent one of the biggest investments CWRU has made in breast cancer research, according to Stanton Gerson, director of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Higher Ed News

Investor groups may be nonprofit colleges' next saviors

Chronicle of Higher Education, Feb. 2, 2010
Nonprofit colleges in financial trouble have options other than merging, shutting down, or, as was the case for institutions like the College of Santa Fe and Daniel Webster, Kendall, and Waldorf Colleges, selling themselves to for-profit higher-education companies. With so many private investors now looking to get a piece of the higher-education action–and especially, to get in on the boom in distance education–institutions, whether ailing or not, have growing opportunities to form joint ventures with private investors.

Case Daily - Feb 02, 2010

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:12:36 EST

Author Henry Petroski to Give
2010 Distinguished Lecture

What do the Cavs have to do with Case Western Reserve University's 2010 Distinguished Lecture by renowned author and engineer Henry Petroski? From the hoops to LeBron James' shoes, basketball evolved into a high-powered sport from James Naismith's game idea for two peach baskets and a soccer ball.

Basketball is among topics Petroski tackles from an engineer's perspective on the design of products and ideas. Petroski will address these issues during his free public talk, "Engineering and Civilization: Bridges, Infrastructure and Sources of Success and Failure," on Wednesday, March 24, at 5:30 p.m. in Severance Hall.

"Desire, not the necessity, is the mother of invention," Petroski said in the opening of his book, Success through Failure: The Paradox of Design. It's the drive for something better or newer than what's available, he adds.

Free tickets to the lecture are available through the Severance Hall Box Office. Read more.

Campus News

Case Western Reserve's Relay For Life event will take place this spring. The Relay For Life team will sell luminaries for $10 every Friday beginning Feb. 5 in Thwing Center and in Nord Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and in Fribley and Leutner commons from 5 to 7 p.m. Campus members can buy luminaries and light candles in honor of a friend or loved one who has battled cancer.

The Office of Student Affairs in the School of Medicine seeks nominations for the 2010 Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Awards, sponsored by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation. The award recognizes the value of humanism in the delivery of care to patients and their families. The foundation wishes to honor one graduating medical student and one faculty member for exemplifying outstanding humanism in medicine, along with scientific excellence, by awarding each with a $1,000 prize. Nominations are due Friday, Feb. 5. Contact Celena Howard or Jennifer Hawkins.

The Weatherhead Tax Assistance Program is offering a free tax preparation service for Case Western Reserve staff and students. Staff and students can reserve a time to come to the Peter B. Lewis Building and receive tax preparation help from noon to 5 p.m. on the following dates: Feb. 5 and 19; March 5 and 19; and April 2. Send an e-mail to rby2@case.edu with questions or a preferred time slot.

For Faculty and Staff

A Supervisory Briefing Session on the topic of "Legal Update for 2010" will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, and from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, both sessions in Nord 310A. All supervisors are encouraged to attend one of these sessions.

For Students

All undergraduate students who plan to attend law school are invited to contact Terri Mester, pre-law adviser for undergraduate studies. Mester is updating the pre-law database.

The Engineers Week 2010 committee seeks volunteers to assist with planning. This year's theme is "Gearing Up for the Competition." Several activities are in the works, including friendly competitions between faculty, staff and students. Contact Jane Backus.

Events

Renowned contemporary composer Pierre Boulez will participate in "A Conversation with Pierre Boulez" at 4:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, in Harkness Chapel. The talk is presented by the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities. Boulez will be in dialogue with Mary Davis, chair of the Department of Music. The program is free and open to the public. Online registration is recommended. Read more.

The English department's Journalism and Media Lecture Series kicks off on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. with the first of four free, public talks. Lawrence Wright, New Yorker staff writer, will discuss his Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11. Light refreshments and a book signing will follow each talk. All four lectures will take place in the Garden Room at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. There is no admission charge and free parking is available. Call (216) 721-1600 with questions. The lecture series is coordinated by Charles Michener, lecturer and former editor at Newsweek and The New Yorker.

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 biomedical informatics core of the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) is hosting visitors from Ohio State University on campus this week to introduce the TRanslational Informatics And Data (TRIAD) management system for research data and information sharing. This National Institutes of Health-funded initiative aids in developing research infrastructure to provide a sophisticated set of tools and methods to enable investigators to collaborate with others within their own institution, or as authorized under a TRIAD license and data use agreement, between investigators at other institutions. To arrange a meeting with the visitors for for more information about TRIAD, contact Carolyn Apperson-Hansen, CTSC research concierge.

The Consumer and Patient Health Information Section of the Medical Library Association (MLA) recently released its "Top 100 List of Health Web sites You Can Trust." NetWellness, a nonprofit consumer health Web site that provides high quality information created and evaluated by medical and health professional faculty at the University of Cincinnati, Case Western Reserve University and Ohio State University, is on the list.

February 2, 2010

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

RecycleMania Update

Week One totals for the 2010 RecycleMania competition are in. The total weight of recycled materials for Jan. 17-24 was 21,783 pounds, compared to last year's, first week total of 9,300 pounds. The total is equal to 1.62 pounds per person. The recycled campus waste numbers are also slightly higher compared to last year's. In 2009 the first week's total waste was 76,680 pounds compared to this year's total of 81,940 pounds.

Case in the News

Case Western Reserve University plans to match $250,000 Johnson & Johnson grant for translational research

MedCity News, Feb. 1, 2010
Case Western Reserve University plans to at least match a $250,000 challenge grant from Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. aimed at improving human health by translating biomedical research from the bench to the bedside. Case Western Reserve is receiving the grant through the Johnson & Johnson Corporate Office of Science and Technology (COSAT) and its affiliates. It will use the grant to support science, medicine and engineering projects to improve human health, and will match or possibly exceed COSAT's commitment in support of these projects.

Second annual autism symposium upcoming at UNF

The Beaches Leader, Feb. 1, 2010
Three national experts on autism will speak in Jacksonville at the Second Annual Autism Symposium Current Medical Evidence and Interventions Regarding Autism on Wednesday, March 10, at the University of North Florida. The symposium will address medical evidence about the causes of autism as well as strategies in treating children with the disorder. Guest lecturers include Max Wiznitzer, associate professor of pediatric neurology at Case Western Reserve University.

Dr. Rallie McAllister: Pomegranate battles aging

The Buffalo News, Feb. 2, 2010
If you don't have a jug of pomegranate juice in your fridge, you might be missing out on some important health benefits. The juice is packed with beneficial plant substances called flavonoids. In the body, flavonoids act as powerful antioxidants that are capable of disarming disease-causing free radicals. For folks who want to protect their joints from the ravaging effects of osteoarthritis, a little juice may go a long way. Scientists at Case Western Reserve University proved that pomegranate-derived compounds effectively block the action of destructive enzymes in human cartilage cells, slowing the progression of the disease.

Baby killed by mother's gum disease

Telegraph.co.uk, Feb. 1, 2010
Experts have long suspected a link between mouth bugs and the risk of miscarriage in pregnancy. But they now claim they have the first documented case of oral bacteria killing a nearly full term baby. The death is reported by a microbiologist, Yiping Han, at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine.

Higher Ed News

The education exception

Inside Higher Ed, Feb. 2, 2010
As President Obama and his aides unveiled the administration's fiscal 2011 budget with lots of talk about reining in discretionary spending, they largely exempted programs important to higher education from the budget restraint they urged. Not every higher education-related program would fare well under the budget blueprint.

Case Daily - Feb 01, 2010

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:50:18 EST

Case Western Reserve, Western Reserve Historical Society Begin Library Collaboration

Case Western Reserve University and Western Reserve Historical Society have joined forces to collaborate on a number of library and archival projects to build and enrich the offerings at the two institutions.

The University Circle institutions entered a memorandum of understanding to pilot a number of small projects in 2010, linking one of the nation's largest urban history collections at the Historical Society with the digitizing capabilities and knowledge at the research university.

These projects have the potential to set the stage for a long-term partnership to share resources that complement the institutions' existing collections.

"The agreement is the beginning for some fantastic things in the future," said Timothy Robson, deputy director of the Kelvin Smith Library at Case Western Reserve. Read more.

Campus News

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States. On Friday, Feb. 5, the faculty and staff of the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing are asking the campus community to join them in raising awareness of this issue by participating in Learn more.

Campus members are invited to learn more about Safe Zone at Case Western Reserve University, a voluntary network of faculty, staff and students who believe that every member of the university community should have an equal opportunity to grow and learn in a safe and open environment. A Safe Zone information session will take place from 12:30 to 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, in Thwing Center's Spartan Room. Refreshments will be served. To learn more about Safe Zone, contact Liz Roccoforte at 368-3206. Part of the university's LGBTA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally) resource network .

Several rooms in Adelbert Hall were recently renumbered to improve the flow of the building. Room 205 is now 229 (Office of Finance, Campus Services) and Room 310 is now 315 (Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity). In addition, Conference Room 351 is now M1, Conference Room 352 is now M2 and Conference Room 353 is now M3. New signs have been posted.

For Faculty and Staff

Confused by the stock market? Not sure if your retirement investments match your goals? Take advantage of free retirement counseling from the experts at TIAA-CREF and Vanguard. Representatives are on campus monthly to meet with employees for individual sessions. Review the schedule of upcoming sessions to schedule an appointment.

For Students

"Keeping it Real: Real Topics, Real Talk, Real Education" will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, in Sears 435. During this session, participants will have an opportunity to discuss ideas about the new student orientation in relation to underrepresented students. Pizza and snacks will be provided, and students will have an opportunity to win gift cards. The panel of student facilitators will include Jonathan Edmunds, Cassandra McFadden, Tope Pedro and Aishwarya Arjunan. Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Educational Enhancement Programs.

Events

The next Science Café Cleveland, sponsored by the university's Sigma Xi chapter, will focus on the topic of "Developing Latent Fingerprints: The Real CSI." The speakers will be Dan Winterich and Michelle Snyder, both of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation. The talk will begin at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 8, at the Great Lakes Brewing Company's Tasting Room, 2701 Carroll Ave.

The International Society for the Study of Narrative conference will take place in April. Early registration for individuals at a reduced cost is available through today. The conference is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of English and the Center for the Study of Writing.

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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Rehabilitation Research and Development Service has announced the funding of a five-year continuation award for the Advanced Platform Technology (APT) Research Center of Excellence. It is one of only two VA Research Centers of Excellence in the state of Ohio and one of 17 nationwide. Founded in 2005, the APT Center was located strategically at the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center to capture innovation at the forefront of microelectronics and materials science and bring it to bear on the most pressing clinical needs of disabled veterans. The center is in partnership with Case Western Reserve University.

February 1, 2010

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

Toyota's pedal problems could help the Big Three

WTAM.com, Jan. 31, 2010
Three people briefed on the matter say Toyota Motor Corp. has received clearance from federal regulators on a fix for the company's sticky gas pedals. Susan Helper, professor at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

A day of free dental care

WTAM.com, Feb. 1, 2010
The Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine hosted its annual free dental exam day on Saturday. About 500 people took advantage of free dental examinations, X-rays and teeth cleanings.

New foreclosure filings in Cuyahoga County remain high and advance in the suburbs

The Plain Dealer, Jan. 28, 2010
Foreclosure filings clobbered Cuyahoga County again in 2009, and the economic misery is spreading deeper into the suburbs. Filings in the suburbs exceed those in the already battered city of Cleveland, with some cities west of the urban core seeing dramatic increases in recent years, according to data compiled by Case Western Reserve University's Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development.

The interview: Susan Helper, chair of economics and AT&T professor of economics

Crain's Cleveland Business (subscription required), Feb. 1, 2010
In addition to her duties at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management, Susan Helper also is a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research, and she has researched the impacts of collaborative relationships, between suppliers and customers and management and labor. She recently answered questions from Crain's Cleveland Business related to the state of manufacturing in Northeast Ohio.

Stem cell research may help the blind to see

WTAM.com, Feb. 1, 2010
Researchers are trying to restore vision damaged by disease, and have found promise in a tiny implant that sows seeds of new cells in the eye. At Case Western Reserve University, Meghan Smith and others are working on a compound that would help transplanted stem cells take over the roll of photoreceptors in the eye, restoring full vision.

Higher Ed News

Type-A-plus students chafe at grade deflation

New York Times, Jan. 29, 2010
When Princeton University set out six years ago to corral galloping grade inflation by putting a lid on A's, many in academia lauded it for taking a stand on a national problem and predicted that others would follow. But the idea never took hold beyond Princeton's walls, and so its bold vision is now running into fierce resistance from the school's Type-A-plus student body.

Case Daily - Jan 29, 2010

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:31:20 EST

Mehmet Koyuturk Earns Glennan Fellowship

The academic fields and disciplines of the 2009-10 Glennan Fellows vary as widely as the projects in which they are engaged.

Glennan Fellowships are administered by the University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) and designed to reward excellence in faculty and to nurture their growth as teachers and scholars. Each Glennan Fellow has been awarded $6,500 to be used toward their projects.

Case Daily will feature each of the awardees. Today, learn more about Mehmet Koyuturk's project.

Inaugural CAPS Class Awarded
Certificate of Achievement in Financial Management

The inaugural group of employees to attain the Case Western Reserve University Administrative Professional Series (CAPS) program Certificate of Achievement in Financial Management were recently recognized.

"You represent accomplishment, great performance and promotability. We honor your leadership and thank you for your great efforts," John Sideras, senior vice president and chief financial officer, told the awardees.

Read more for the names of the participants and additional information about the CAPS program.

Campus News

One day left: Case Western Reserve is completing its university wide e-mail transition from mail.case.edu (iPlanet) to webmail.case.edu (Google mail). All @case.edu accounts need to be moved before Jan. 31. Go online for details and documentation about how to make the transition. Call the ITS Help Desk at 368-HELP (4357) with questions or for additional assistance.

The School of Law student community is holding a "Hearts for Haiti" fundraising drive now through Friday, Feb. 12. Campus community members who make a pledge will have paper hearts with their names on display at the law school. Proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross. Contact Zainab Alwan for details.

The payroll department is no longer accepting direct deposit authorization from bank branches. The authorization now needs to come directly from the employee or student. Contact the payroll department at 368-4290 with questions.

For Faculty and Staff

The deadline for submitting spring 2010 semester tuition waiver applications is Friday, Feb. 26. A completed waiver application is required to receive Case Western Reserve tuition benefits available to employees, as well as employees' spouses/equivalents and dependents. Application forms are available online and in the Benefits Administration Office, Crawford Hall, Room 224. Completed applications can be submitted in person (Crawford Hall, Room 224), by campus mail (Benefits Administration, LOC 7047) or by e-mail (tuition-waiver@case.edu). Contact Benefits Administration at 368-6781 with questions.

For Students

Applications for the Mortar Board Honor Society are due Tuesday, Feb. 2. Selected members will be notified in mid-February.

Join the Academic Integrity Board today through Feb. 5 for Integrity Week. The theme is "Integrity in the Face of Competition." This year's keynote speaker will be David Callahan, author of "The Cheating Culture: Why More Americans Are Doing Wrong to Get Ahead" and "The Moral Center: How Progressives Can Unite America Around Our Shared Values." Go online for a complete schedule of events.

The Sears-Swetland Externship at the Cleveland Botanical Garden is an undergraduate externship involving developing a project that links research and policy to environmental education for children and youths. The selected student will have an opportunity to work closely with supervisors from the Schubert Center for Child Studies, the Cleveland Botanical Garden and Case Western Reserve's Institute for Sustainability. Application deadline is Monday, Feb. 1. Learn more.

Events

The Flora Stone Mather Center for Women will present its annual Black History Month luncheon and performance by Women in History. This year's performance will feature a dramatic re-creation of Eliza Bryant, a local humanitarian and the namesake of the Eliza Bryant Village, featuring actress Sherrie Tolliver. Free lunch. RSVP by February 5 to Stephanie Ohtola or call 368-0985.

The Musicology Colloquia series provides a weekly forum for presentation and discussion of recent research by distinguished visitors Case Western Reserve faculty and graduate students in musicology and performance practice. Musicology colloquia take place at 4 p.m. on Fridays, usually in Harkness Chapel classroom.

The Confused Greenies will host its Second Annual Masquerade Dance beginning at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, in the Thwing Center ballroom. The dance is in conjunction with La Dolce Vita's Carnevale Night. Additional entertainment, contests, mask-making and dancing will fill the rest of the festive evening. Any student organizations, individuals or others in the campus community who wish to perform as part of the party's entertainment should send an e-mail to lazzi@case.edu.

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.

A paper co-authored by Saheli Sarkar, a biomedical engineering doctoral student, and Harihara Baskaran, associate professor of chemical engineering and assistant professor of biomedical engineering, was recognized as a 2009 Outstanding Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering Paper at the Biomedical Engineering Society's Annual Meeting. The paper is entitled "Insights Into the Roles of Non-Muscle Myosin IIA in Human Keratinocyte Migration." Baskaran was Sarkar's faculty adviser.

January 29, 2010

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

Stillbirth tied to gum disease in new study

National Public Radio, Jan. 28, 2010
Pregnant women might want to keep their toothbrush and floss close at hand, according to Yiping Han, associate professor at Case Western Reserve University's School of Dental Medicine and lead researcher of a new study linking gum disease to stillbirth.

Colleges look for new ways to help women in Science

Chronicle of Higher Education, Jan. 24, 2010
By finding on-campus resources, garnering support among top administrators, and scaling back in response to budget cuts, many colleges can point to new or revised policies, programs, and practices that continue to aid in recruitment and retention of women in science. However, when they can't find the money, those efforts sometimes end. Lynn T. Singer, deputy provost and vice president for academic programs at Case Western Reserve University, offers insight into the topic. Singer was a principal investigator for one of the National Science Foundation's Advance grants to support women in the sciences.

Uninsured will keep health costs up

American Public Radio's Marketplace, Jan. 28, 2010
According to the Congressional Budget Office, by the year 2019 there will be 54 million people in the United States without health insurance. Doctors and hospitals pass on those costs in the form of premiums and higher hospital bills. J.B. Silvers, professor of health systems management at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

UA presenting 'Rethinking Race' events

Akron.com, Jan. 28, 2010
The University of Akron will explore race relations in a series of events titled "Rethinking Race: Black, White and Beyond" Feb. 1-11. John Flores, Climo Junior Professor at Case Western Reserve University, will present "Mexican Migration to the Midwest: A Historical and Contemporary Perspective" Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. He is a specialist in Mexican-American history.

Top tourist attractions for NBA players

ESPN.com, Jan. 27, 2010
An ESPN columnist pokes fun at the fact that NBA players are now banned from playing cards for money during their downtime. The columnist offers a list of museums and attractions the athletes should consider visiting in several cities around the country, including the "Virtue, Vice, and Contraband: A History of Contraception in America" exhibit at the Dittrick Medical History Center and Museum at Case Western Reserve University.

Higher Ed News

College gender gap remains stable: 57 percent women

USA TODAY, Jan. 26, 2010
A report released this week confirms the gender gap on campuses overall remains about 57 percent female, 43 percent male, but does not offer solutions on how to narrow the gap.

Case Daily - Jan 28, 2010

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:10:47 EST

Fifth Annual Throwback Weekend
Begins Feb. 5

After holding Throwback Weekend at the old Adelbert Gymnasium over the past four years, the Case Western Reserve University basketball teams will return to Horsburgh Gymnasium—the Spartans current home and the past home of the Case Institute of Technology Rough Riders—for the fifth anniversary.

Horsburgh Gym was dedicated on May 24, 1957, and it was a major improvement over the Rough Riders' previous basketball home, according to Don Zito (CIT '62).

"They had been playing on the third floor of Fenn College (now Cleveland State University)," Zito recalled from his winter home in Nevada. "It had a mat on the wall at one end because behind the basket there were only a couple of feet. After a layup you would run into the wall."

The Case Western Reserve men will wear fire engine red Western Reserve University (Red Cats) uniforms on Friday, Feb. 5, when they host Brandeis University, and they will put on the brown of CIT on Sunday, Feb. 7, against New York University. The women's team will wear Mather College yellow for both games. Read more.

Campus News

The public is invited to a free dental exam, X-rays and teeth cleaning on Saturday, Jan. 30, during Prophy Day at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. No appointment is needed for the first-come, first-served exams from 9 a.m. to noon. The dental exam includes X-rays and cleanings during the volunteer service day organized by dental students from the school's Student Council. Read more.

Two days left: Case Western Reserve is completing its university wide e-mail transition from mail.case.edu (iPlanet) to webmail.case.edu (Google mail). All @case.edu accounts need to be moved before Jan. 31. Go online for details and documentation about how to make the transition. Call the ITS Help Desk at 368-HELP (4357) with questions or for additional assistance.

The campus community is invited to learn more about the Mangrove Fund. Established in 2007 to help existing organizations and people who provide sustainable assistance and support to impoverished Haitian communities, 100 percent of donations received go directly to programs in Haiti. One of the fund's co-founders is Peter Galen (CIT '76). For earthquake relief efforts, initiatives will focus on increasing funding to several organizations involved on the ground, including Vwa Ayiti, as well as entities devoted entirely to assisting Haiti's thousands of orphaned children.

For Faculty and Staff

For Students

Applications are being accepted for graduate assistants through the Office of Housing, Residence Life and Greek Life for the 2010-2011 academic year. Each position has varied job requirements and responsibilities. The deadline to apply is by Friday, Feb. 12. Applications and more information are available online.

Support of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (SOURCE) will host an "IRB Workshop for Summer Undergraduate Research" at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 29, in Nord 310B. Register online.

Students are invited to participate in the "24 Game Tournament" from 7 to 10 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Spot. Hosted by PME, the Math Honors Society and the Case Math Club. Free food and prizes. Check out the facebook page for more details.

Events

The next installment of the Case CCC Scientific Series will take place today at 4 p.m. in Wolstein Auditorium (WRB 1413). Presentations will be related to the Case Transdisciplinary Research on Energetics and Cancer (TREC) Center, led by Nathan Berger, professor of medicine, biochemistry and oncology. In addition to a panel of speakers, there will be a reception.

The Department of Music will present an "Early Music Faculty Recital" at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29, in Harkness Chapel. The all-French program will feature Case Western Reserve's own Ellen Hargis, Julie Andrijeski, Debra Nagy and Peter Bennett, along with cello player Rene Schiffer. Free.

The next Friday Public Affairs discussion will be on the topic of "Chimeras, Cyborgs, and the Moral Limits of Science" at 12:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29, at the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence. Jason Scott Robert of Arizona State University will be the guest speaker. Lunch will be provided. Co-sponsored by the Department of Bioethics, Conversations in Bioethics and the Center for Policy Studies.

Craig Nard, professor of law, will discuss "Opportunities in Intellectual Property" from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29, in Sears 356. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to Terri Mester.

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.

Lyndy Rutkowski, associate director of the Great Lakes Energy Institute, is featured on the front cover of the February issue of Cleveland Business Connects magazine. The article features her work in "green networking" as founder of Cleveland Green Drinks, as well as her work at the university. The magazine also features a story on Roger Saillant, executive director of the Fowler Center for Sustainable Value.

Campus community members and groups are invited to share their academic and departmental accolades. Send announcements to Case Daily.

January 28, 2010

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 receives grants for breast cancer research

Crain's Cleveland Business, Jan. 26, 2010
Case Western Reserve University has received six federal grants totaling nearly $2.8 million, all of which will be used for breast cancer research. Three of the grants from the U.S. Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs were awarded to three postdoctoral researchers in the School of Medicine to further their breast cancer research. The other three Idea Awards were given to three medical school faculty members to continue their research in breast cancer.

Cleveland Clinic to begin multiple sclerosis trial

Newsnet5.com, Jan. 27, 2010
There are medications to treat multiple sclerosis (MS), but none of them repair the damage done by the disease and that makes some daily chores a challenge. That's why doctors are optimistic about a new clinical trial. Doctors and researchers at the Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University will study a certain type of stem cell as a possible treatment for MS.

Art notes

Akron Beacon Journal, Jan. 28, 2010
A free, three-hour documentary about American landscape artist Rockwell Kent, produced, directed and written by Frederick Lewis, associate professor in the School of Media Arts and Studies at Ohio University, will be shown at 6 tonight at Case Western Reserve University.

IRSF announces translational research award funding to test potential therapeutics for Rett syndrome

Physorg.com, Jan. 27, 2010
The International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) announced that it will commit $446,000 in 2010 to fund a large translational research program to test potential therapeutics for Rett Syndrome. The program will be carried out by a team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, led by David Katz, professor of neurosciences.

Researchers to test newest implant in restoring vision damaged by disease

The Medical News, Jan. 28, 2010
Researchers trying to restore vision damaged by disease have found promise in a tiny implant that sows seeds of new cells in the eye. Gary Wnek, Joseph F. Toot, Jr. Professor of Engineering, and Meghan Smith, a recent doctoral graduate at Case Western Reserve University, joined a team of researchers from Harvard University and the University of California, Irvine, to design an implant that clears scar tissue left by disease and delivers progenitor cells.

Higher Ed News

Report: College endowments suffer huge declines

The Miami Herald (Associated Press), Jan. 28, 2010
The global economic crisis shrunk the ranks of billion-dollar endowments from 77 to 54 in a year's time, according to a report Thursday that provides the fullest picture yet of endowment performance in the 2008-2009 fiscal year. The value of university and college endowments fell almost 19 percent on average during that period in what report authors described as the worst decline since the Great Depression. But, things appear to be headed up again, mirroring trends in the stock market and most other investments.

Case Daily - Jan 27, 2010

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:48:01 EST

Case Western Reserve Receives $2.8M
to Further Breast Cancer Research

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has been awarded six Department of Defense (DOD) Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) grants for innovative medical research. The grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million, will advance research in the field of breast cancer.

Case Western Reserve School of Medicine investigators received three postdoctoral awards and three Idea Awards. Read more.

Campus News

The National Youth Sports Program at Case Western Reserve recently updated its Web site. The campus community is invited to visit the site to learn more about the program.

Three days left: Case Western Reserve is completing its university wide e-mail transition from mail.case.edu (iPlanet) to webmail.case.edu (Google mail). All @case.edu accounts need to be moved before Jan. 31. Go online for details and documentation about how to make the transition. Call the ITS Help Desk at 368-HELP (4357) with questions or for additional assistance.

Due to technical difficulties, the Jan. 26 edition of Case Daily was not delivered to some e-mail accounts. The campus community is invited to read the online version.

For Faculty and Staff

A workshop on the topic of "Managing Your Time and Energy" will take place from noon to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the Toepfer Room, Adelbert Hall. Managing time and energy can be challenging when the demands are high and the hours are long. This workshop will demonstrate how learning to manage time and energy effectively improves work-life balance, leads to increased productivity and lowers stress levels. Sponsored by the Employee Education, Training and Development Unit. Register online.

For Students

The Student Executive Council will hold a forum on the topic of student activities fee money in the role of salaries and stipends. The forum will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, in the Thwing Center atrium. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions. Following the forum, a referendum will be sent to the student body and the results of that vote will determine the final decision. All students are welcome to attend the forum.

Students seeking a special summer opportunity are invited to apply for Orientation Leader positions. Applications are now available, and students are encouraged to view position descriptions and apply online. All materials must be submitted by Monday, Feb. 8. Questions should be directed by e-mail to orientation@case.edu. Watch a video of last year's orientation leaders doing the Orientation Boogie.

Events

The 2009-10 season of Chapel, Court & Countryside: Early Music at Harkness continues with a concert featuring Paul O’Dette at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13, at Harkness Chapel. O'Dette, who plays the lute, is featured on more than 100 recordings. He also has won several international prizes. Go online for ticket prices and additional information.

Pondering Patterns—a collaborative project of Case Western Reserve, the Cleveland Foundation and the Cleveland Institute of Art—is on display thorough Friday, Feb. 5, 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. Exhibit hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Confused Greenies will be featured in several performances as part of A Festival of Fools performance event in Parma, Ohio, on Saturday, Jan. 30. For those who cannot make the festival, encores of the performances will be staged on campus later this semester.

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

Karl B. McEachron Jr., dean emeritus of Case Institute of Technology (CIT), died last week. He was 94. In 1955, McEachron accepted a position as dean of undergraduate studies at CIT. He became dean of instruction in 1957 and vice-provost in 1964. After the merger of CIT and Western Reserve University, McEachron was appointed dean of undergraduate affairs in 1974. He retired from his academic career in 1980. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 29, at the Nason Center Lyons Chapel at Breckenridge Village in Willoughby, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 74924, Cleveland, OH 44194.

January 27, 2010

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Case in the News

Laptop warriors find cozy homes in coffee shops, libraries with free WiFi

The Plain Dealer, Jan. 26, 2010
There is a growing legion of laptop warriors who populate Cleveland's Wifi hotspots, seeking out libraries, restaurants and coffee shops with free Internet access. Christine Cano, associate professor of French at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

Imperial Avenue families cope with grief over serial murders

WCPN.org, Jan. 25, 2010
How are victims' families fairing in the wake of Anthony Sowell–the man accused of the worst serial murders in Cleveland's history? Social worker Gerald Strom of Case Western Reserve University comments.

To restore vision, implant preps and seeds a damaged eye

ScienceDaily, Jan. 26, 2010
To Restore Vision, Implant Preps and Seeds a Damaged Eye Science Daily, Jan. 26, 2010 Researchers trying to restore vision damaged by disease have found promise in a tiny implant that sows seeds of new cells in the eye. Gary Wnek, professor of macromolecular science and engineering at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

Cosmologist Andrew Lange remembered

Science Insider, Jan. 25, 2010
Colleagues remember Andrew Lange as a brilliant scientist with a large streak of generosity. A Caltech cosmologist known for his work on the general geometry of the early universe, Lange died last week. John Ruhl, a cosmologist at Case Western Reserve University, remembers Lange.

The big push: Case's Whalen is hoping to turn heads before the NFL draft

The News-Herald, Jan. 26, 2010
Former Browns Coach Sam Rutigliano favorably compares Case Western Reserve University's Dan Whalen to former Browns quarterback Brian Sipe who went from the 330th pick in the 1972 draft to NFL MVP. With the April 22-24 NFL draft looming, Whalen, Case Western Reserve's record-setting quarterback and South graduate, is thrilled to have Rutigliano in his corner.

Higher Ed News

Education Department official calls for more transparency in accreditation

Chronicle of Higher Education, Jan. 26, 2010
Martha J. Kanter, the No. 2 official in the U.S. Education Department, took higher-education accrediting organizations to task on Tuesday for being too secretive about how they assess colleges and for using outmoded standards that don't give enough weight to measuring student learning.

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Case Daily - Jan 26, 2010

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:05:50 EST

Mandel Center Takes Key Step
in Leadership Search

A search advisory committee for a Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations executive director and Mandel professor is making progress in the search for a new leader to helm the center.

Grover "Cleve" Gilmore, dean of the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, is the committee's chair.

Steven Feldman, professor of marketing and policy studies at the Weatherhead School of Management, has been named interim director. His major areas of teaching focus on business ethics and nonprofit ethics and trusteeship.

Feldman will serve as interim director through June. Read more.

Campus News

Four days left: Case Western Reserve is completing its university wide e-mail transition from mail.case.edu (iPlanet) to webmail.case.edu (Google mail). All @case.edu accounts need to be moved before Jan. 31. Go online for details and documentation about how to make the transition. Call the ITS Help Desk at 368-HELP (4357) with questions or for additional assistance.

The Department of Occupational and Environmental Safety (DOES) wants to remind all faculty, staff and students that eating, drinking, chewing gum, taking medications, applying cosmetics and smoking is prohibited in all laboratory spaces. Refer to the DOES Web site for or more information.

For Faculty and Staff

The Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity will hold its "New Faculty Orientation on Diversity and Inclusion" from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29, in the Guilford Hall lounge. The purpose is to introduce faculty to differences at the university, and for faculty to become familiar with policies, procedures, resources and sources of support. All new faculty who joined in the the 2009-2010 academic year are encouraged to attend.

The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) is hosting a discussion on the topic of "Concept Mapping for Course Goals" from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, in the Allen Memorial Medical Library's Herrick Room. Professors are more likely to get deep learning from their students if they can identify a few (about three) major concepts that they want their students to understand at a deep level, and should consider structuring their curriculum around those concepts. During this UCITE session, facilitators will discuss concept maps, and participants will take the first steps in constructing their own maps. Pizza and beverages will be served. RSVP by e-mail to UCITE.

For Students

Support of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (SOURCE) will host an "IRB Workshop for Summer Undergraduate Research" at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 29, in Nord 310B. Register online.

A session on the topic of "True Life: I'm a Resident" will meet from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29, in Thwing Center's 1914 Lounge. Medical residents will share their experiences. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions about life as a medical student and resident. Contact sljc@case.edu with questions.

Events

Frederick Lewis—producer, director and writer—has traveled to the ends of the world retracing the life adventures and travels of American landscape artist Rockwell Kent for his three-hour documentary. The Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities invites the public to view "Rockwell Kent" and hear Lewis answer questions about his experience creating the film. The free, public event begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, in Clark Hall 306. Learn more.

A discussion on the topic of "Chimeras, Cyborgs, and the Moral Limits of Science" will take place at 12:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29, at the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence. Jason Scott Robert of Arizona State University will be the guest speaker. He will explore the science underlying recent developments, and focus on how scientists justify their research. Lunch will be provided. Co-sponsored by the Department of Bioethics, Conversations in Bioethics and the Center for Policy Studies.

The Office of General Counsel is hosting the Great Lakes Higher Education Law Symposium on Tuesday, Feb. 2. The event, designed for attorneys and administrators involved in higher education, will cover challenging issues in higher education and best practices. Approximately 30 speakers will be presenting. CLE credit is pending. Go online for information and to register.

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.

Arnold Caplan, professor of biology and general medical sciences (oncology) has been elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. The instillation will take place in February. Fellows are leaders in the field who have distinguished themselves through their contributions in research, industrial practice and education.

January 26, 2010

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Case in the News

Case Western Reserve University research ties stillbirth to oral bacteria

The Plain Dealer, Jan. 26, 2010
Staci Woo was 39 weeks and five days into an easy pregnancy when she lost her first baby, a daughter, to stillbirth. An autopsy revealed an overwhelming bacterial infection was the cause of death. The name of the bacteria—Fusobacterium nucleatum—led Woo to Case Western Reserve University microbiologist Yiping Han, who has been studying the connection between F. nucleatum, preterm birth and stillbirth for the past 10 years.

Gov. Ted Strickland's State of the State address might sound like a campaign speech

The Plain Dealer, Jan. 25, 2010
Gov. Ted Strickland's crucial State of the State address Tuesday doesn't figure to be your typical policy-heavy message Ohioans are used to from this annual speech. Instead, it might be more like a plea to voters. Alexander Lamis, associate professor of political science at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

Health officials look at C-section rates in Ohio

Toledo Free Press, Jan. 22, 2010
The state's new hospital-performance Web site, Ohio Hospital Compare, shows that more than one-quarter of first-time mothers considered unlikely to need Cesarean surgery underwent C-sections anyway in 2008. Michael Gyves, an obstetrician and associate professor at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

Internet2 issues call for IDEA Award nominations

HPCwire, Jan. 25, 2010
Internet2 announced today that nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 Internet2 Driving Exemplary Applications (IDEA) Award. "IDEA Award winners represent advanced networking at its best, demonstrating in very real ways the promise of advanced networking, not just for the research and education community, but for the public at large," said Tom Knab, chief information officer at Case Western Reserve University College of Arts and Sciences. He is chair of the IDEA awards judging committee.

Around Noon: Bill T. Jones, Rockwell Kent and Anna Bella Eema

WCPN, Jan. 25, 2010
In the Around Noon radio show, Dee Perry focuses on the life and art of Rockwell Kent. Perry previews the new documentary about his career. The documentary is coming to Case Western Reserve University.

Higher Ed News

After 10 years, federal money for technology in education

INew York Times, Jan. 24, 2010
More than a decade ago, Lawrence K. Grossman, former president of both NBC News and PBS, and Newton N. Minow, the former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, were asked by several foundations to explore how nonprofits like schools, libraries and museums could tap into emerging digital technologies. Their organization, what is now being called the National Center for Research in Advanced Information and Digital Technologies, finally has Congressional appropriation through the Education Department. It could be handing out grants by fall.

Case Daily - Jan 25, 2010

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:03:56 EST

New Social Work Professional Association
Finds Home at Case Western Reserve University

The newly formed American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW) will have its virtual home at Case Western Reserve University's Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences over the next three years.

Claudia Coulton, the Lillian F. Harris Professor of social work and co-director of the Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development at the social work school, has been named one of the founding fellows. She also is the inaugural treasurer of the organization to advance the social work profession.

Since last January, Grover "Cleve" Gilmore, dean of the social work school, was part of a six-member Academy Working Group that wrote the AASWSW's mission statement. The group set the organization on its future course by naming six individuals, including Coulton, to be its first leaders and charged them with growing the organization by selecting some of the first members. Read more.

Campus News

Students from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine aim to raise $5,000 to support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. They have set up a fundraising page through Partners in Health.

The Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences will host an information session from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 27. The community is invited to learn about a social work degree from one of the highest-ranked graduate social work programs in the nation. The session will focus on the master's program, field education and financial aid. Contact the admissions office at 368-2280 to register.

Researchers at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing are conducting a research study on how to manage stress while caring for an elder with dementia. The study involves three data collection interviews and a chance to test one way to reduce stress. Participants will receive compensation for their time. Contact the research team of Study Director Jaclene A. Zauszniewski at 368-0552 for more information.

Case Western Reserve is completing its university wide e-mail transition from mail.case.edu (iPlanet) to webmail.case.edu (Google mail). All @case.edu accounts need to be moved before Jan. 31. Go online for details and documentation about how to make the transition. Call the ITS Help Desk at 368-HELP (4357) with questions or for additional assistance.

Got City Game Cleveland is a web-based reality game show aimed at showing what a terrific place Cleveland is to live and work, especially for young adults and professionals. The LiveCLEVELAND! team is composed of Kimberly Sullivan (CWR '07) and Alex Hamberger (CWR '08). The campus community is invited to view webisode posts online to vote for the team. Each time they vote, viewers are entered into weekly ticket drawings for local restaurants and entertainment options. In addition, viewers have a chance to win book scholarships. Learn more.

For Faculty and Staff

The Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity will host a discussion on "Working for CWRU: How to Make CWRU Work for You," a staff discussion on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, will be held from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, in Thwing Center's 1914 Lounge. Dessert will be served. Contact Melissa Burrows by e-mail or by phone at 368-8877 for information.

For Students

The Student Alumni Association is a student group that gives undergraduates the opportunity to create relationships with alumni and build professional networks. The group is seeking new members. Meetings are held every other week. Send an e-mail to lxk64@case.edu for information.

All students are invited to participate in a 24 Game Tournament hosted by PME, the Math Honors Society, and the Case Math Club. The tournament will be held from 7 to 10 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Spot. Free food and prizes. Check out the facebook page or send an e-mail to mrk31@case.edu for information.

Events

Craig Nard, professor of law, will discuss "Opportunities in Intellectual Property" from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29, in Sears 356. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to Terri Mester.

A panel discussion on the topic of "Economy and Innovation: Cleveland's Immigrant Entrepreneurs" will take place at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage. The discussion will be moderated by Lev Gonick, vice president for information technology services and chief information officer at Case Western Reserve. Co-sponsored by the SAGES program. Tickets are $10 for the general public, $8 for Maltz members.

The China at 60: Myths and Realities series will begin with the topic of "How Fragile is China?" at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations. The speaker will be Paul Schroeder, visiting assistant professor of political science. Free.

As part of National Stalking Awareness Month, Flora Stone Mather Center for Women will host a discussion on "Sexting" from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, in Thwing Center 303. Learn more about what sexting is, how technology is used in stalking and more. Attendees are invited to bring lunch. The talk will be facilitated by Cleveland Rape Crisis Center representatives. RSVP to Katie Hanna.

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.

A team graduate students from the Weatherhead School of Management proved their talent in making a deal with first-place honors at a competition involving an M&A (mergers and acquisition) case.

The Cleveland Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) invited teams of graduate students from Case Western Reserve, Baldwin Wallace, Cleveland State, Kent State and Ohio State University. Case Western Reserve had two teams in the competition held Jan. 15 at The Union Club in downtown Cleveland.

The teams participated in an analysis of a real-world merger case developed by Houlihan Lokey, a national investment banking firm. That case was used in ACG regional competitions held across the United States. Read more.

January 25, 2010

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Case in the News

Medical residents' hours might be further restricted

The Columbus Dispatch, Jan. 25, 2010
Seven years have passed since U.S. hospitals curtailed the long, sometimes sleep-deprived shifts of medical residents, and the council that oversees their education is poised to propose more changes. The recommendations from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education could include more work-hour restrictions following a 2008 Institute of Medicine report—requested by Congress—that called for several changes, including five-hour sleep periods during shifts longer than 16 hours. Randall Marcus, professor and chair of the department of orthopedics at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

The classroom revolution

Philadelphia Metro, Jan. 24, 2010
In 2010, far more university classrooms will be "captured" for online streaming video than ever—allowing students to view lectures from home or review previous classes for study. "The fact that we went from one [class-capture] classroom in 2006, to 73 this year, tells you something about how popular it is," says Lev Gonick, chief information officer at Case Western Reserve University.

Scientists propose new 'electroweak' star

The Columbus Dispatch, Jan. 22, 2010
Scientists have proposed a new class of star, one that has an exotic stellar engine that would emit mostly hard-to-detect neutrinos instead of photons of light like regular stars. Scientists have proposed a new class of star, one that has an exotic stellar engine that would emit mostly hard-to-detect neutrinos A team of physicists led by Glenn Starkman of Case Western Reserve University describe the structure of such stars in a paper recently submitted to the journal Physical Review Letters.

Wanted: Records of revoked grants

The Scientist, Jan. 20, 2010
Deciding when to pull a grant for any reason is one of the most difficult tasks any funding agency faces. It is not a decision that is taken lightly, and is usually a last resort. But it happens. Scientists who falsify data or misuse funds or even fail to show satisfactory progress do, from time to time, lose their funding. David Kaplan, professor of pathology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, comments.

Michael K. McIntyre's Tipoff

The Plain Dealer, Jan. 25, 2010
The Cleveland Scholarship Programs, which provides college scholarships for Cleveland Schools grads, got a bonus last week from local beer drinkers. When WMJI Radio personality Jimmy Malone, a Cleveland Scholarship Programs board member, drew the winning ticket, four Case Western Reserve University students went crazy. They'd pooled their money for the raffle. Erica Paszkowski, a senior in chemical engineering; Sarah Sewart, a senior studying biology and music; Nick Sinclair, a senior in chemical engineering, and Omri Shiv, a master's student in operations research of management told Malone and sidekick Chip Kullik that they planned to use the money for books.

Higher Ed News

Looking for help

Inside Higher Ed, Jan. 25, 2010
About 10.4 percent of students enrolled at four-year colleges and universities sought help at counseling centers in the 2008-9 academic year, up from 9 percent the year before–a 16 percent increase. The figures come from the National Survey of Counseling Center Directors, for which the 2009 data were just released. And statistics back up anecdotal reports that many counseling centers have been seeing increased traffic.

Case Daily - Jan 22, 2010

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:13:24 EST

Case Western Reserve Research Finds First Oral Bacteria Linking a Mother and Her Stillborn Baby

Yiping Han, a researcher from the Department of Periodontics at the School of Dental Medicine, reports the first documented link between a mother, 35, with pregnancy-associated gum disease to the death of her fetus.

The findings are discussed in the article, "Term Stillbirth Caused by Oral Fusobacterium nucleatum," in the February issue of "Obstetrics & Gynecology."

An internet search in 2008 led a friend of a mother, who had just delivered a stillborn baby, to Han's research lab—one of the few in the world working on understanding the role variations of the oral bacteria, Fusobacterium nucleatum, have on pre-term labor and stillbirths. Read more.

Case Western Reserve Transitioning to Google Apps

Case Western Reserve University is in the process of adopting Google Apps for Education.

Google Apps consists of a number of different applications such as e-mail, calendars, document preparation, Web sites and more.

"Google offers these services for free to educational institutions," said Jeffrey Gumpf, chief information technology architect at Case Western Reserve. "Google Apps is implemented in the 'software as a service' (SAAS) model. In a SAAS model, the vendor operates and maintains the software applications, which comprise the service as well as the systems (servers, storage, data centers, etc.) on which the applications run," he explained. Learn more.

Campus News

Due to an urgent seasonal shortage, the American Red Cross will hold an on-campus blood drive Tuesday, Jan. 26. Campus members can find out more details and schedule an appointment online. "Casewestern" is the online sponsor code.

Students, staff, faculty and community members are invited to start signing up teams for the CWRU Relay For Life. The 18-hour fundraising event is scheduled for Friday, April 16, through Saturday, April 17. The goal is to raise $85,000 this year in support of the American Cancer Society.

The University Bookstore is running a promotion on Champion products of buy one, get one 50 percent off through Saturday, Jan. 23.

Today is the deadline to submit abstracts for Research ShowCASE 2010.

For Faculty and Staff

Benny™ prepaid benefits debit cards were recently sent to all employees who enrolled in the Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for 2010. The cards have been pre-loaded with the annual contribution amounts elected by participating employees. Once the card is activated, the entire elected amount is available. The debit cards can be used at doctors' offices and hospitals, as well as participating pharmacies, discount stores, department stores and supermarkets that can identify FSA-eligible items at checkout. Learn more about the FSA debit card. FSA-eligible expenses paid using the debit card are deducted from employees' account balances without the need to file a reimbursement claim. When eligible expenses are paid by any other method employees should continue to submit the reimbursement request form, along with appropriate expense documentation, to Meritain Health. Be sure to retain receipts for all purchases made using the debit card. Read more.

For Students

The Support of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors Office (SOURCE) will host a session on "Summer Undergraduate Research Applications: Got Questions? Get Answers!" from 4 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 26, in Nord Hall 310A. RSVP online.

Information sessions on spring semester DJ training at WRUW-FM will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 24, and at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 25, in Mather Memorial 125. Students interested in being on the radio should attend one of these sessions.

Events

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week events for Saturday, Jan. 23:

"Break Out of the Bubble: Project STEP-Up's Tutor Training" will take place from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence. Students will learn more about becoming a tutor and mentor through the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning's numerous programs. Register online.

The International Society for the Study of Narrative conference will take place in April. Early registration for individuals at a reduced cost is available through Monday, Feb. 1. The conference is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of English and the Center for the Study of Writing.

The Department of Music will present an "Early Music Faculty Recital" at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29, in Harkness Chapel. The all-French program will highlight renowned soprano and Case Western Reserve lecturer Ellen Hargis. Julie Andrijeski (violin), Debra Nagy (oboe), Rene Schiffer (viol and cello) and Peter Bennett (harpsichord) also will perform. Free, open to the public.

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.

Case Western Reserve University School of Law is receiving major props on ABC's new television series "The Deep End." The show focuses on five new and eager law associates being accepted into one of Los Angeles' most prestigious law firms. The characters are said to come from some of the best law schools in the country. One of them, Addy Fisher, is a CWRU School of Law alumnus. The show's first episode, which referenced the university, aired last night.

Elaine A. Borawski, associate professor of epidemiology and biostatistics in the School of Medicine, has been elected to serve as president of the American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB) in 2011-12. Shei has been a member of AAHB since 2001 and initially joined the AAHB Board in 2007. Borawski is also the director of the Center for Health Promotion Research and PI/co-director of the Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods, both in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

January 22, 2010

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Case in the News

Mother's gum disease linked to infant's death

MSNBC.com, Jan. 22, 2010
Pregnant women with untreated gum disease may have more at stake than just their teeth. They may also be risking the lives of their babies, a new study shows. Yiping Han, associate professor of periodontics and pathology at Case Western University, is the study's lead author. Related article.

'Deal Maker Awards' announced by Cleveland chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth

The Plain Dealer, Jan. 20, 2010
Three local companies and a group of business students from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University took top honors Thursday night at the annual "Deal Maker Awards" ceremony sponsored by the Cleveland chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth.

13 neighborhoods in need

Toronto Star, Jan. 16, 2010
Case Western Reserve University's Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development's associate director for community information, Mike Schramm, is quoted in a Toronto Star article about an ambitious campaign to lift up Toronto's 13 most troubled neighborhoods.

Change how little kids learn and you change the future—Brent Larkin

The Plain Dealer, Jan. 17, 2010
Brent Larkin writes that those who champion investments in Greater Cleveland's at-risk children as the most effective way to reverse this community's decline have some powerful new allies. New results from the most ambitious early childhood pilot program ever undertaken in Cuyahoga County leave no doubt that quality early education targeting 3- and 4-year-olds can begin to change young lives. Case Western Reserve University's Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development is the project evaluator. Robert Fischer, co-director of the urban poverty center, comments.

Higher Ed News

American universities rush to the front lines in Haiti

Chronicle of Higher Education, Jan. 21, 2010
Several American colleges and universities have longstanding connections to Haiti. They immediately sent help after the recent earthquake, and their medical students and faculty are providing life-saving aid.

Case Daily - Jan 21, 2010

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:07:19 EST

Finding Ways for People with Disabilities
to Participate in Research
is Goal of Nursing School Study

While the public has made accommodations for 54.4 million people with disabilities, many 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) will develop research tools and strategies to include individuals with vision and hearing impairments in future research. The SMART Center at the nursing school will present its first FIND Lab Workshop from 8 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the Thwing Center ballroom.

Shirley Moore, Edward J. and Louise Mellen Professor of Nursing and director of the National Institutes of Health-funded Center for Self-Management Research (SMART Center) at FPB, is the lead investigator for the two-year, nearly $400,000 National Institute for Nursing Research-funded project, "Full Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (FIND) in Self-Management Research." Read more.

Volunteers Provide Free Tax Prep
as Community Service

Volunteers at Case Western Reserve University will get a chance to do vitally important community service and get money to families who most need it by taking part in the Weatherhead Tax Assistance Program.

A required first training session for volunteers is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 201 of the Peter B. Lewis Building. Although advance sign-up is appreciated, walk-ins are also welcome. The training session Saturday will include a provided lunch, a reason advance notice is helpful. Volunteers should bring laptop computers with them.

Anyone on campus can volunteer to help with free tax preparation, and often a big benefit is helping low-income families in the Cleveland area who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit to get funds the federal government makes available to them. Read more.

Campus News

The Office of Student Affairs in the School of Medicine seeks nominations for the 2010 Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Awards, sponsored by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation. The award recognizes the value of humanism in the delivery of care to patients and their families. The foundation wishes to honor one graduating medical student and one faculty member for exemplifying outstanding humanism in medicine, along with scientific excellence, by awarding each with a $1,000 prize. To receive a nomination form, send an e-mail to Celena Howard or Jennifer Hawkins or call 368-2212. Nominations are due Friday, Feb. 5.

The Saturday Tutoring Program, one of the university's community partners, needs tutors. Volunteers provide free tutoring for Greater Cleveland students in grades 1-12. Tutors can volunteer on a flexible basis. Sessions are held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays at Church of the Covenant. Materials, training, supervision and free parking are provided. An orientation will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 23, at the church.

For Faculty and Staff

For Students

Alan Ext Focus One Photography will be on campus Wednesday, Feb. 10, and Thursday, Feb. 11, to take senior pictures in Thwing Center's 1914 Lounge. There is no cost to sit for the pictures. Appointments will last approximately five minutes. Sponsored by the Retrospect Yearbook committee. Schedule an appointment online.

Summer 2010 Support of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (SOURCE) funding applications are due Monday, Feb. 15. Summer Undergraduate Research in Energy Studies (SURES) applications are due Friday, March 5.

Eileen Vizcaino from Church of the Covenant is challenging the student community to raise $1,000 to fund a ShelterBox for Haiti. ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity that delivers emergency shelter to people affected by disasters. For every student dollar raised by Wednesday, Jan. 27, Vizcaino will personally match it, up to $1,000. If a full $1,000 is raised by Jan. 27, she will match that with another $1,000 of her own money. Checks should be made out to "ShelterBox" and dropped off or sent to the church. Contact Vizcaino or student Ashley McKee by e-mail with questions.

Events

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week events for Friday, Jan. 22:

The "MLK Convocation" with keynote speaker Donna Brazile will take place from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. at Amasa Stone Chapel. The theme of her talk is "Where Do We Go From Here? Building on the Legacy of Dr. King."
The "MLK Week Basketball Games" will feature the Spartans squaring off against Washington University in Horsburgh Gym. Game times are 6 p.m. for the women's team, 8 p.m. for the men's team. The Shaw High School Band will perform. The games are free, but the Case Association of Student-Athletes (CASA) will accept donations to benefit Haiti earthquake relief efforts.
A discussion on the topic of "Herstory: Women's Roles in Modern Civil Rights Movements" will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Thwing Center's 1914 Lounge. Sponsored by Case WILA (Women in Liberal Arts).
Ongoing events: the "I Have a Dream Display" at Thwing Center and the "Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr." traveling trunk exhibit at KSL.

The China at 60: Myths and Realities series will launch this month. The first talk, "How Fragile is China?" featuring Paul Schroeder, visiting assistant professor of political science, will begin at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations. Free, open to the public. The series is sponsored by the Asian Studies Program, with funding from the Mitzie Levine Verne and Daniel Verne Endowment for Asian Studies.

The next Friday Public Affairs Discussion Group will focus on the topic of "'Conflict Minerals' in the Democratic Republic of the Congo." The panelists will include members of the Student Anti-Genocide Coalition (STAND) and faculty commentators. The discussion will begin at 12:30 p.m., Jan. 21, at the Inamori Center.

The Master of Science in Management program will host its "Operations Research and Supply Chain Open House" from noon to 4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22, at the Peter B. Lewis Building.

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.

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Michele Krantz, senior counsel in the Office of General Counsel, has been appointed to serve as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Infractions Appeals Committee.

Clarification to an item that ran last week: Prof. Leona Cuttler, with Profs. Andrew Gallan, Ann Nevar, J.B. Silvers and Mendel Singer, received the 2009 Health Policy Research Award for Independent Scholarship for a report they co-wrote entitled "Obesity in Children and Families Across Ohio." The award recognizes research that is relevant to health policy in Ohio that is carried out by Ohio-based researchers. It is sponsored by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio. The project was the result of a grant to the Center for Child Health and Policy at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. The results were recently incorporated into proposed legislation, Healthy Choices for Healthy Children, introduced in Ohio last November.

January 21, 2010

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Case in the News

Redefining our lawns to save time and trouble

Philadelphia Inquirer, Jan. 21, 2010
The buzz might never rival a gasoline-powered mower, but there's growing noise out there about reenvisioning a cherished American tradition: the turfgrass lawn. How people get there can vary, says Ted Steinberg, Adeline Barry Davee Distinguished Professor of History and professor of law at Case Western Reserve University.

Try a little kindness

Emporia Gazette, Jan. 20, 2010
Hurt people hurt people. Say it once, using "hurt" as an adjective, then repeat, using "hurt" as an verb. Then remember that hurt people often hurt themselves, too. That lesson was part of an Emporians for Drug Awareness presentation Wednesday by well-known Power of One speaker Stephen Sroka, a health education consultant and adjunct assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

Dishonorable discharge

Cleveland Scene, Jan. 19, 2010
FirstEnergy's Lake Shore power plant operates only when demand for electricity peaks, like during a heat wave. But while its output may be sporadic, the waste it discharges into Lake Erie–particularly mercury–is an ever-present danger, say environmental activists. Environmentalists have also rallied against the Lake Shore plant because of concerns for poorer residents in the surrounding neighborhood. The plant is located near the Superior-St. Clair and Glenville neighborhoods, enclaves of residents with poverty rates hovering around 40 percent, according to Case Western Reserve University's NEO CANDO database.

Gedächtnis außerhalb des Körpers (Memory outside of the body)

Der Spiegel, Jan. 4, 2010
The work of Ben W. Strowbridge, associate professor of neuroscience and physiology/biophysics, and Phillip Larimer, a graduate student at Case Western Reserve University, and his research team is featured in Der Spiegel, a prominent German-language magazine.

Health care plan legal? AG, some scholars disagree

Houston Chronicle , Jan. 17, 2010
Jonathan Adler, professor of law at Case Western Reserve University, agrees that the Raich decision protects Congress' power to create an insurance mandate. The problem with such a broad view of federal power, he wrote in the Volokh Conspiracy legal blog, is where to draw the line.

Higher Ed News

Freshmen abandon business

Inside Higher Ed, Jan. 21, 2010
The percentage of college freshmen planning to major in business is at its lowest level since the mid-1970s, according to a national survey of students who entered baccalaureate institutions in the fall. Thursday, the Higher Education Research Institute at the University of California at Los Angeles released the 2009 version of its "Freshman Survey," which it has conducted annually since 1966.

Case Daily - Jan 20, 2010

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:20:34 EST

Case Western Reserve Employees
Help Charity Choice Campaign Surpass Goal

Contributions to Case Western Reserve University's 2009 Charity Choice Campaign have been tallied, and faculty and staff have once again answered the call to assist people and organizations in need of a helping hand.

Employees donated a total of $204,308 from September to December 2009, surpassing the university's goal of raising $200,000. Read more.

Campus News

Due to the high volume of applications that were submitted last Friday, the deadline for submitting Research ShowCASE 2010 abstracts has been extended to Friday, Jan. 22. This extension should allow faculty, staff and students who were unable to apply online to do so through the end of this week.

Due to technical difficulties, the Jan. 19 edition of Case Daily was not delivered to some e-mail accounts. The campus community is invited to read the online version.

For Faculty and Staff

The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) is hosting a discussion on the topic of "Alignment of Course Goals, Methods and Assessments" from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 21, in the Allen Memorial Medical Library's Herrick Room. The discussion will focus on how to align courses better, and also will provide other tips for improving classes. Pizza and beverages will be served. RSVP by e-mail to UCITE.

For Students

The Women in Science and Engineering Roundtable (WISER) will hold a general body meeting at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 21, in the Thwing Center ballroom. Learn about WISER's spring events. New members and guests are invited to attend. Pizza will be served.

The Department of Bioethics is offering four new short-term study abroad courses for summer 2010. Destinations include Barcelona/San Sebastian, Spain; Newcastle, England; Hyderabad, India; Amsterdam, The Netherlands. These three-credit courses are open to all students. In addition, there is limited availability for several of the spring break courses. Contact Michelle L. Champoir by e-mail or by phone at 368-5377.

The Sears-Swetland Externship at the Cleveland Botanical Garden is an undergraduate externship that begins this spring. The externship involves developing a project that links research and policy to environmental education for children and youths. The student will have an opportunity to work closely with supervisors from the Schubert Center for Child Studies, the Cleveland Botanical Garden and Case Western Reserve's Institute for Sustainability. Application deadline is Monday, Feb. 1. Learn more.

Marc Canter, CEO of Broadband Mechanics and founder of MacroMind, will be the guest speaker for "Case Entrepreneurs," at 5 p.m. today at the School of Law, second floor student lounge. In addition to Canter, two students will pitch their new product innovations. Join students from design, engineering, business and medicine to discuss entrepreneurship issues and share business ideas. Send an e-mail to the group for information.

Events

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week events
for Thursday, Jan. 21:

The "Food for The Soul" program will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Thwing Center. Campus members will read poetry while attendees enjoy soul food from Hot Sauce Williams. Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and Leadership and the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
The "Religions Beyond Our Borders" panel discussion will take place from 6 to 8:15 p.m. in Thwing Center's 1914 Lounge. Sponsored by the Case Cooperation Circle.
Ongoing events: the "I Have a Dream Display" at Thwing Center and the "Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr." traveling trunk exhibit at KSL.

The Case Western Reserve Law Review Symposium will focus on the topic of "Human Rights, Reproductive Rights and the Human Right to Health" from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22. The keynote speaker is Reva Siegel of Yale Law School. Jessie Hill, associate professor and associate director of the Center for Social Justice at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, also is scheduled to speak.

"Legal Issues Affecting the Terminally Ill Patient" is the topic of the Elena and Miles Zaremski Law-Medicine Forum from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 21, at the School of Law Moot Courtroom. Dale Cowan of Alere Medical is the speaker.

The Master of Science in Positive Organization Development (MPOD) will host a webinar on "Sustainability: A Whole System Perspective" from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 21. The workshop will be conducted by Bonnie Richley, followed by an online open house.

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.

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Mehmet Koyuturk, T. & D. Schroeder Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, recently received a National Science Foundation Career Award for his project entitled "Computational Models and Algorithms for Differential Network Analysis in Systems Biology."

January 20, 2010

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Case in the News

Drug trials, epilepsy walks, support groups and donations: Health Briefs

The Plain Dealer, Jan. 19, 2010
The School of Dental Medicine at Case Western Reserve University will host Prophy Day from 9 am to noon Saturday, Jan. 30, at the school's dental clinic.

Vital Signs column

The Plain Dealer, Jan. 19 2010
If you have a Wii or Xbox, you're probably used to doing yoga, making ski jumps or even driving monster trucks virtually. Now, a group of local researchers is trying to duplicate that same user-friendly format to help patients communicate better with their doctors. John Clochesy, professor of nursing at Case Western Reserve University's Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, is leading a multidisciplinary group of researchers with a $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.

Active pregnant women tend to stay healthier

Canada.com (Reuters), Jan. 19, 2010
Women who exercise throughout pregnancy tend to stay healthier for decades, research shows. Continuing a vigorous weight-bearing exercise program during pregnancy appears to be a marker of women who spontaneously maintain this practice over time, resulting in a low cardiovascular risk profile when they approach menopause, James F. Clapp from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine suggests in a report in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

New study says doctors' offices–not the DMV–should be where Americans decide to become organ donors

PRWeb, Jan. 12, 2010
Primary care physicians may be able to help increase Americans' willingness to become organ donors by educating their patients on the organ donation process during routine office visits and discussions about end-of-life care, according to a study in the January issue of the Journal of the National Medical Association. J. Daryl Thornton, medical director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland and assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University, is the study's lead author.

Emerging class of sensors will be key to energy monitoring, management

Mass. High Tech, Jan. 20, 2010
At the Charles Stark Draper Laboratories Inc. in Cambridge, researchers are focusing on new technologies for the entire grid–from power generators to power distributors to the home or business user. Among its education partners are Brown University, Case Western Reserve University, the University of South Florida and the University of Montana.

Higher Ed News

NIH will give less and demand more in 2010, new leader says

Chronicle of Higher Education, Jan. 17, 2010
One year ago, the nation's research universities were living large, with the National Institutes of Health handing out more than $10-billion in grant money from federal economic-stimulus funds. At the same time, the agency had no permanent leader imposing new demands on how its dollars were spent. That has changed.

Case Daily - Jan 19, 2010

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:19:55 EST

Cornea Cell Density Predictive of Graft Failure
at Six Months Post Transplant

A new predictor of cornea transplant success has been identified by the Cornea Donor Study (CDS) Investigator Group. New analysis of data from the 2008 Specular Microscopy Ancillary Study (SMAS), a subset of the CDS, found that the preoperative donor cell count of endothelial cells, previously considered to be an important predictor of a successful transplant, did not correlate with graft success.

Instead the study found that a patient's endothelial cell count six months post-cornea transplant is a better indicator of subsequent failure of the graft rather than the donor’s cell count. These results offer an additional, reliable indicator of success that surgeons can use for monitoring patients at the six-month milestone after transplantation.

"These new findings of the SMAS are excellent examples of evidence-based medicine impacting clinical practice," says Jonathan H. Lass, M.D., senior author of the study and professor and chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Case Medical Center. Read more.

Campus News

The Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations seeks nominations for the 2010 John A. Yankey Student Community Service Award. The award will be presented to a current Mandel Center student who has been actively engaged as a volunteer in a successful community service activity or project. The award is accompanied by a $1,000 prize. The nomination deadline is noon, Thursday, Feb. 18. Call Arlene Sheeran at 368-4211 or go online for more information.

The SAGES Café is now serving soup. All soups are made fresh at the Souper Market in Ohio City, and ingredients are all free range and organic.

For Faculty and Staff

Case Western Reserve University is completing its university-wide e-mail transition from mail.case.edu (iPlanet) to webmail.case.edu (Google mail). All @case.edu accounts need to be moved before Jan. 31. To avoid any interruption of e-mail delivery, Information Technology Services (ITS) is encouraging campus members to update their e-mail settings to CWRU Google mail as soon as possible. ITS will not be automatically moving any e-mail for campus clients. ITS recommends that campus members move their accounts before January 31. Go online for details and documentation on how to make the transition. Campus members who have questions or need assistance moving to CWRU Google mail should call local IT support or the ITS Help Desk at (216) 368-HELP (4357). There are a series of short training sessions open to all faculty and staff.

For Students

Top third- and fourth-year students are scheduled to receive applications for the Mortar Board Honor Society this week. Applications are due Tuesday, Feb. 2. Selected members will be notified in mid-February.

Marc Canter, CEO of Broadband Mechanics and founder of MacroMind, will be the guest speaker for "Case Entrepreneurs," at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20, in the second floor student lounge at the School of Law. In addition to Canter, two students will pitch their new product innovations to the group. Join students from design, engineering, business and medicine to discuss entrepreneurship issues, share business ideas and work together to launch real products. Send an e-mail to the group for more information.

Project Club, a campus organization dedicated to the support of student projects, will hold a meeting at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 23, in the Project Club Lab, Olin 101. The lab serves as both a space for storage of projects-in-progress, as well as a repository of tools, materials and advice. More information about the group is available online. Contact members by e-mail through the Project Club Discussion list.

Events

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week events
for Wednesday, Jan. 20:

Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) will host a "A Word, A Song," a performance tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahalia Jackson, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Dampeer Room. A light lunch will be provided. RSVP to Susie Hanson or Earnestine Adeyemon.
The "United We Stand : Justice as Fairness or Who Gets the Good Stuff?" dinner and discussion will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence. The program will be led by Shannon French, the Inamori Center's director. Open to students, faculty and staff. Register online today.
Ongoing events: the "I Have a Dream Display" at Thwing Center and the "Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr." traveling trunk exhibit at KSL.

The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) invites the campus community to attend its seminar series presentation at 4:30 today in Frohring Auditorium. Michael Simonson, associate professor of medicine and oncology, will discuss "Endothelin as a Novel Therapeutic Target for Fibrosis and the Complications of Diabetes." The seminar will be broadcast live.

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.

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History majors Laura Ansley and Paul Niebrzydowski presented at the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society 2010 Conference. Ansley's paper, "Women West of the Imagination," contrasts western dime novels and the cowgirls found in them with real women in the American west. Her mentor is Renee Sentilles, associate professor. Niebrzydowski's paper, "Understanding Energy Independence," examines how the concept of energy independence was employed by the Nixon and Ford administrations. His faculty mentor is Peter Shulman, assistant professor. Their research was made possible with Support of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (SOURCE) funding.

January 19, 2010

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Case in the News

Strike in Cleveland points to classical music woes

New York Times, Jan. 13, 2010
One of the first high-profile labor tussles of 2010 is brewing at the Cleveland Orchestra, and it points to troubled times for the nation's elite classical musical ensembles amid the Great Recession. Ross W. Duffin, professor of music at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

Law schools still struggling to diversify classrooms, despite gains won by civil rights pioneers

The Plain Dealer, Jan. 18, 2010
Fred Gray, a member of the Western Reserve University law school class of 1954, has led a life as remarkable as the famous clients he represented: the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks among them. Gray, who landed at what is now Case Western Reserve University, was willing to go wherever he had to for a law degree. The story focuses on diversity at the nation's law schools.

Human ancestors were a tiny, threatened group, study says

USA TODAY, Jan. 18, 2010
Scott Simpson, associate professor of anatomy at Case Western Reserve University, contributes an image of a reconstruction of the 1.2 million-year-old pelvis discovered in 2001 in the Gona Study Area at Afar, Ethiopia, for an article about the genetic analysis of some human ancestors reported by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal.

Wall Street may seek to sway Congress by hiring top lawyer

Bloomberg.com, Jan. 19, 2010
Wall Street's decision to hire a Supreme Court lawyer to study President Obama's plan to tax banks may be aimed more at swaying lawmakers than winning a lawsuit, some constitutional experts said. Jonathan Adler, professor of law at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

High marks

Inside Business, Jan./Feb. 2010
Local colleges are experiencing a surge in enrollment thanks to the sagging economy. Internships or targeted volunteering can help fill out and update a résumé, says Rebecca Zirm, director of admissions and recruitment for the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations at Case Western Reserve University.

Martin Luther King Day 2010 inspires service, celebration and a little imagination

The Plain Dealer, Jan. 18, 2010
A roundup story on local Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities features a photo of Case Western Reserve University's Phi Kappa Psi fraternity painting the hallways of Collinwood High School.

Higher Ed News

Professor is a label that leans to the left

New York Times, Jan. 17, 2010
The overwhelmingly liberal tilt of university professors has been explained by everything from outright bias to higher I.Q. scores. Now new research suggests that critics may have been asking the wrong question. Instead of looking at why most professors are liberal, they should ask why so many liberals–and so few conservatives–want to be professors.

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Case Daily - Feb 08, 2010

Campus Community Encouraged to Complete Community Service Survey

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February 8, 2010

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Case Daily - Feb 05, 2010

Case Western Reserve Works with Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. to Improve Human Health

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February 5, 2010

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Case Daily - Feb 04, 2010

Think Beyond the Possible: 2008-09 Annual Report

Alumna Reflects on Basketball Career, Current Life as Part of Throwback Weekend Coverage

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February 4, 2010

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Lorain Co. sees foreclosures spike

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Case Daily - Feb 03, 2010

Treu-Mart Fellows Give Back to Community

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February 3, 2010

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Case Daily - Feb 02, 2010

Author Henry Petroski to Give 2010 Distinguished Lecture

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February 2, 2010

RecycleMania Update

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Case Daily - Feb 01, 2010

Case Western Reserve, Western Reserve Historical Society Begin Library Collaboration

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February 1, 2010

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Case Daily - Jan 29, 2010

Mehmet Koyuturk Earns Glennan Fellowship

Inaugural CAPS Class Awarded Certificate of Achievement in Financial Management

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January 29, 2010

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Case Daily - Jan 28, 2010

Fifth Annual Throwback Weekend Begins Feb. 5

Campus News

Case Western Reserve Works with
Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
to Improve Human Health

Think Beyond the Possible:
2008-09 Annual Report

Alumna Reflects on Basketball Career, Current Life
as Part of Throwback Weekend Coverage

Author Henry Petroski to Give
2010 Distinguished Lecture

Inaugural CAPS Class Awarded
Certificate of Achievement in Financial Management

Fifth Annual Throwback Weekend
Begins Feb. 5

Case Western Reserve Receives $2.8M
to Further Breast Cancer Research