New View of Mercury Provides Surface Details, Promises Deeper Revelations

Scientists now have a much clearer view of the surface of Mercury -- as well as data that could lead to new theories about the planet's interior -- from the first direct topographic data sent back from the MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry and Ranging (MESSENGER) spacecraft in January. Steven A. Hauck II, assistant professor of geological sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University, is part of the team collecting and analyzing the data.

A paper, "Laser Altimeter Observations from MESSENGER's First Mercury Flyby," co-authored by Hauck with lead author Maria T. Zuber (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) detailing the analysis, is one of 11 articles on the NASA-funded Mercury mission published in the July 4 issue of Science.

The team used data collected by the Mercury Laser Altimeter (MLA) housed on MESSENGER to create a topographic profile of a 3,200-km stretch of Mercury's surface, approximately 20 percent of the circumference of Mercury's equator. When MESSENGER's primary mission is completed, now scheduled for 2012, a complete picture of the northern hemisphere and some areas south of the equator will be collected. Read more.

Case Western Reserve University Receives $5 Million to Continue Microbicide Research to Prevent HIV Infection

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine researchers have been awarded a $5 million dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue their ground-breaking research on the development of an HIV microbicide, a potentially revolutionary tool in stemming the global HIV epidemic.

The three-year NIH award allows Case Western Reserve to continue to lead an international research team's development of molecules which stop HIV from entering cells, thus preventing HIV infection. The funding supports three interlocking projects that will provide information critical to the development of microbicides in general and more specifically to microbicidal strategies utilizing the team's molecules.

"NIH support has been crucial to our success to date. This grant will provide the continued investment needed to reach the next milestone," said Michael Lederman, lead investigator on the project. Read more.

Campus News

A memorial service celebrating the life of Hugh Alan Ross Sr., professor emeritus of law, will be held at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon at noon on July 12 in Judson Manor's grand ballroom, 1890 East 107th St. in Cleveland. Ross, who died April 27, was on the Case Western Reserve University School of Law faculty from 1954 to 1990, and devoted himself to the advancement of civil rights, especially with regard to racial and gender equality. To RSVP for the memorial service call (602) 808-9500.

The university will be closed on Friday, July 4 to observe the Fourth of July holiday. Case Daily will resume publication on Monday, July 7.

For Faculty and Staff

Applications are being accepted for the 2009-2010 Fulbright Scholar Awards competition. The awards provide scholars with a wide range of opportunities in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics and in professional fields such as business, journalism and law. Programs are open to students, as well as faculty at all levels, including adjunct and emeriti faulty, as well as other professionals. The application deadline for the traditional lecturing and research grants or the Fulbright Distinguished Chair award is August 1. Complete information is available at the Council for International Exchange of Scholars Web site.

For Students

This section will be updated occasionally during the summer. Refer to the "Campus News" section for general information.

Events

Refer to the Web event calendar for a list of events and activities on campus and in the community today and in the days ahead.

The views and opinions of those invited to speak on campus do not necessarily reflect the views of the university administration or any other segment of the university community.

RIDGID Real-world Design Competition Challenges Case School of Engineering Students

More than $11,000 in prize money has been distributed during the first RIDGID Design Competition at Case Western Reserve University. Four student teams ranging in size from one to six members spent five months developing a compact, light-weight, innovative self-contained pressing tool for joining copper tube.

RIDGID, part of Emerson and manufacturer of RIDGID brand tools, sponsored the engineering design competition and hopes to make it an annual event. Besides giving real world experience for fledgling engineers at the Case School of Engineering, the company provided students with sample press tools from their current line of products, and materials including a $2,000 budget to create a prototype to demonstrate their ideas. Students also had access to the RIDGID prototyping facilities. Read more.

Key Leadership Hired at School of Medicine's New Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative

With the addition of two new members, the team at Case Western Reserve University's new Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative is now fully operational and already making an impact in translational research. The initiative, launched with a $64 million grant from the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Clinical and Translational Science Awards, seeks to integrate clinical translational research capabilities between the university and its hospital partners to improve the health of patients in Northeast Ohio. It is one of 38 similar programs funded by the NIH nationwide to ensure that new and promising treatments reach patients.

Ginny Petrie has been hired to serve as the CTSC's executive director, while Carolyn Apperson-Hansen has been hired as the CTSC's research concierge.

"We are already seeing the impact of the hiring of these highly qualified professionals on the operation of the Collaborative," said Pamela Davis, dean of the School of Medicine and principal investigator for the Collaborative. "Together with the opening of the physical home of the program, right across from the dean's office, these individuals are making a difference for our investigators and the patients they serve." Read more.

Campus News

Case Western Reserve offers two non-denominational chapel locations for wedding celebrations that can accommodate parties of all sizes. Go online for more information about Amasa Stone Chapel or Harkness Chapel.

Kundalini Yoga classes are currently being held in the air-conditioned comfort of the Veale Recreation Center multipurpose room from 5:30-6:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 31 (no class July 3). There is a sign up fee. To learn more, send an e-mail to Mina Moore. All members of the university community are welcome to participate.

For Faculty and Staff

The Office of Foreign Faculty and Scholars (OFFS) is now offering a new service to families of the university's international employees. OFFS is offering assistance with the preparation of I-539 Applications to extend/and or change non-immigrant status on behalf of these family members. OFFS will provide explanations of the form and questions asked on the form, required supporting documents and filing information. The service costs $100 and is offered by appointment only. For complete details, contact Richard Friedman via e-mail or by phone at 368-4289.

Due to popular demand, the training and development committees of the Staff Advisory Council (SAC) have extended the deadline for the fundraising cookbook In Case You're Cooking to July 3. Proceeds will benefit the Staff Educational Enhancement Fund. To submit a recipe, go online to G&R Publishing Co. The username is sac and the password is seef.

For Students

The Office of Housing, Residence Life & Greek Life has reopened the search process for a 2008-2009 resident assistant position. Job requirements, description and application information are available online. The early consideration deadline is July 9. E-mail questions or comments to Jamie Elwell.

Events

WOW: Wade Oval Wednesdays, an evening of free concerts in University Circle, takes place each Wednesday through August 27. This evening's concert, which begins at 5:30 p.m., will feature the Heights Trio and Cat Walk Blue. In the event of rain, the WOW concerts scheduled through July 30 will move into the large tents on Wade Oval.

Refer to the Web event calendar for a list of events and activities on campus and in the community today and in the days ahead.

The views and opinions of those invited to speak on campus do not necessarily reflect the views of the university administration or any other segment of the university community.

RIDGID Real-world Design Competition Challenges Case School of Engineering Students

More than $11,000 in prize money has been distributed during the first RIDGID Design Competition at Case Western Reserve University. Four student teams ranging in size from one to six members spent five months developing a compact, light-weight, innovative self-contained pressing tool for joining copper tube.

RIDGID, part of Emerson and manufacturer of RIDGID brand tools, sponsored the engineering design competition and hopes to make it an annual event. Besides giving real world experience for fledgling engineers at the Case School of Engineering, the company provided students with sample press tools from their current line of products, and materials including a $2,000 budget to create a prototype to demonstrate their ideas. Students also had access to the RIDGID prototyping facilities. Read more.

Key Leadership Hired at School of Medicine's New Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative

With the addition of two new members, the team at Case Western Reserve University's new Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative is now fully operational and already making an impact in translational research. The initiative, launched with a $64 million grant from the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Clinical and Translational Science Awards, seeks to integrate clinical translational research capabilities between the university and its hospital partners to improve the health of patients in Northeast Ohio. It is one of 38 similar programs funded by the NIH nationwide to ensure that new and promising treatments reach patients.

Ginny Petrie has been hired to serve as the CTSC's executive director, while Carolyn Apperson-Hansen has been hired as the CTSC's research concierge.

"We are already seeing the impact of the hiring of these highly qualified professionals on the operation of the Collaborative," said Pamela Davis, dean of the School of Medicine and principal investigator for the Collaborative. "Together with the opening of the physical home of the program, right across from the dean's office, these individuals are making a difference for our investigators and the patients they serve." Read more.

Campus News

Case Western Reserve offers two non-denominational chapel locations for wedding celebrations that can accommodate parties of all sizes. Go online for more information about Amasa Stone Chapel or Harkness Chapel.

Kundalini Yoga classes are currently being held in the air-conditioned comfort of the Veale Recreation Center multipurpose room from 5:30-6:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 31 (no class July 3). There is a sign up fee. To learn more, send an e-mail to Mina Moore. All members of the university community are welcome to participate.

For Faculty and Staff

The Office of Foreign Faculty and Scholars (OFFS) is now offering a new service to families of the university's international employees. OFFS is offering assistance with the preparation of I-539 Applications to extend/and or change non-immigrant status on behalf of these family members. OFFS will provide explanations of the form and questions asked on the form, required supporting documents and filing information. The service costs $100 and is offered by appointment only. For complete details, contact Richard Friedman via e-mail or by phone at 368-4289.

Due to popular demand, the training and development committees of the Staff Advisory Council (SAC) have extended the deadline for the fundraising cookbook In Case You're Cooking to July 3. Proceeds will benefit the Staff Educational Enhancement Fund. To submit a recipe, go online to G&R Publishing Co. The username is sac and the password is seef.

For Students

The Office of Housing, Residence Life & Greek Life has reopened the search process for a 2008-2009 resident assistant position. Job requirements, description and application information are available online. The early consideration deadline is July 9. E-mail questions or comments to Jamie Elwell.

Events

WOW: Wade Oval Wednesdays, an evening of free concerts in University Circle, takes place each Wednesday through August 27. This evening's concert, which begins at 5:30 p.m., will feature the Heights Trio and Cat Walk Blue. In the event of rain, the WOW concerts scheduled through July 30 will move into the large tents on Wade Oval.

Refer to the Web event calendar for a list of events and activities on campus and in the community today and in the days ahead.

The views and opinions of those invited to speak on campus do not necessarily reflect the views of the university administration or any other segment of the university community.

RIDGID Real-world Design Competition Challenges Case School of Engineering Students

More than $11,000 in prize money has been distributed during the first RIDGID Design Competition at Case Western Reserve University. Four student teams ranging in size from one to six members spent five months developing a compact, light-weight, innovative self-contained pressing tool for joining copper tube.

RIDGID, part of Emerson and manufacturer of RIDGID brand tools, sponsored the engineering design competition and hopes to make it an annual event. Besides giving real world experience for fledgling engineers at the Case School of Engineering, the company provided students with sample press tools from their current line of products, and materials including a $2,000 budget to create a prototype to demonstrate their ideas. Students also had access to the RIDGID prototyping facilities. Read more.

Key Leadership Hired at School of Medicine's New Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative

With the addition of two new members, the team at Case Western Reserve University's new Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative is now fully operational and already making an impact in translational research. The initiative, launched with a $64 million grant from the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Clinical and Translational Science Awards, seeks to integrate clinical translational research capabilities between the university and its hospital partners to improve the health of patients in Northeast Ohio. It is one of 38 similar programs funded by the NIH nationwide to ensure that new and promising treatments reach patients.

Ginny Petrie has been hired to serve as the CTSC's executive director, while Carolyn Apperson-Hansen has been hired as the CTSC's research concierge.

"We are already seeing the impact of the hiring of these highly qualified professionals on the operation of the Collaborative," said Pamela Davis, dean of the School of Medicine and principal investigator for the Collaborative. "Together with the opening of the physical home of the program, right across from the dean's office, these individuals are making a difference for our investigators and the patients they serve." Read more.

Campus News

Case Western Reserve offers two non-denominational chapel locations for wedding celebrations that can accommodate parties of all sizes. Go online for more information about Amasa Stone Chapel or Harkness Chapel.

Kundalini Yoga classes are currently being held in the air-conditioned comfort of the Veale Recreation Center multipurpose room from 5:30-6:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 31 (no class July 3). There is a sign up fee. To learn more, send an e-mail to Mina Moore. All members of the university community are welcome to participate.

For Faculty and Staff

The Office of Foreign Faculty and Scholars (OFFS) is now offering a new service to families of the university's international employees. OFFS is offering assistance with the preparation of I-539 Applications to extend/and or change non-immigrant status on behalf of these family members. OFFS will provide explanations of the form and questions asked on the form, required supporting documents and filing information. The service costs $100 and is offered by appointment only. For complete details, contact Richard Friedman via e-mail or by phone at 368-4289.

Due to popular demand, the training and development committees of the Staff Advisory Council (SAC) have extended the deadline for the fundraising cookbook In Case You're Cooking to July 3. Proceeds will benefit the Staff Educational Enhancement Fund. To submit a recipe, go online to G&R Publishing Co. The username is sac and the password is seef.

For Students

The Office of Housing, Residence Life & Greek Life has reopened the search process for a 2008-2009 resident assistant position. Job requirements, description and application information are available online. The early consideration deadline is July 9. E-mail questions or comments to Jamie Elwell.

Events

WOW: Wade Oval Wednesdays, an evening of free concerts in University Circle, takes place each Wednesday through August 27. This evening's concert, which begins at 5:30 p.m., will feature the Heights Trio and Cat Walk Blue. In the event of rain, the WOW concerts scheduled through July 30 will move into the large tents on Wade Oval.

Refer to the Web event calendar for a list of events and activities on campus and in the community today and in the days ahead.

The views and opinions of those invited to speak on campus do not necessarily reflect the views of the university administration or any other segment of the university community.