CASE DAILY

Case Daily - Nov 20, 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:39:42 EST

Case Western Reserve biomed professor among panel of national translational medicine experts

Erin Lavik, a faculty member in Case Western Reserve University's Department of Biomedical Engineering, appears in Washington, D.C. this evening as part of a national discussion regarding translational medicine.

Lavik, who came to Case Western Reserve this summer from Yale University, will share details of her pioneering use of microspheres to deliver essential medication to glaucoma patients. Lavik is speaking as part of a “salon” sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the publisher of the journal Science, among many other activities.

Elias Zerhouni, former director of the National Institutes of Health, is moderating the event, which also features Hal Dietz, the Victor A. McKusick Professor of Medicine and Genetics at Johns Hopkins University. Dietz is an investigator with the Howard Hughes Medicine Institute and a member of the Institute of Medicine. He is known for his research on genetic factors that contribute to aortic aneurisms and other symptoms of cardiovascular disease.

Lavik has been recognized as a rising academic star by national organizations and publications such as MIT’s Technology Review and Wired. She also has conducted extensive work in the area of tissue scaffording to create new structures for the repair of spinal cord injury. More recently she has explored ways to develop synthetic platelets to stop bleeding after injury.

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. Case Daily will share a few of the program participants' stories over the next several months.

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 enables participants to apply their knowledge to make meaningful positive changes in their workplace.

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

Treu-Mart Fellows are professionals who:

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

Ben Hughes is one of almost 150 youth-service professionals who have benefited from the Treu-Mart Fellowship. Read his story.

Campus News

H1N1 updates for the campus community are available online. The university and its Emerging Infections Committee continue to monitor conditions and communicate with the campus community regularly to keep students, faculty and staff informed and to give them easy access to additional resources.

Submissions for presentations are being accepted through January 15 for Research ShowCASE 2010, which will take place Thursday, April 15, at the Veale Convocation Center. The campus community is invited to join fellow faculty, staff and students in presenting their latest research and scholarship. This year's graduate and post-doctoral poster competition will be more selective than in prior years, and include more cash prizes. Due to the earlier deadline of January 15, submission abstracts should be sent in before the holiday break. Refer to the Research ShowCASE Web site for details.

For the third consecutive year, the Case Western Reserve University football team will play in the NCAA Division III postseason. The Spartans will take on Trine University at noon, Saturday, Nov. 21, at Case Field. Ticket prices for Saturday's game are $8 for adults and $4 for children. Case Western Reserve students will receive free admission with their university ID, courtesy of the Division of Student Affairs.

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

For Faculty and Staff

Due to the holidays and to ensure that month end payroll for December has sufficient time to process, there are changes to the December month-end cut off dates. The new date for time approval will be Dec. 17, which means the new date for time entry is Dec. 16. The new date for payment requests entered for 12/31 and for HR/ Records pay changes/updates also will be Dec 17.

For Students

The latest issue of The Observer is available online.

Students can now add or change their meal plan selection online on the CaseOneCard site beginning Dec. 1. Log in to "My Account" and select the Meal plan change tab. The online option will remain active for the spring semester meal plan selection until Friday, Jan. 22, at 5 p.m. Please note that not all meal plan selections are available to all students. Meal plan change requests must be received by close of business on the last day of the second week of classes to be considered. Students who change their meal plan more than twice within the first two weeks of classes will incur a $25 charge for each additional change.

Students are invited to volunteer with the Homeless Stand Down (HSD), a mid-winter retreat for those facing the challenges of poverty and homelessness. Guests relax to entertainment, enjoy hot meals, escape from the elements, receive health screenings and have easy access to social service providers. Mistletoe Residential College, CWRU Habitat for Humanity and the Interreligious Council invite people to volunteer at the event, which will be held in February 2010. Sign up in Leutner from 5 to 7 p.m. through Nov. 24. Send an e-mail to h-s-d2010@case.edu for additional information.

The Center for Civic Engagement and Learning is recruiting eight first-year students to participate as Civic Engagement Fellows during the spring 2010 semester. While serving four to six hours at a local nonprofit, fellows also will participate in seminars to increase their leadership skills and understanding of Cleveland. Fellows receive a stipend of $9.20 per hour. Applications can be completed online and are due by Monday, Nov. 23.

Sigma Psi Sorority will host its 31st Annual Mr. CWRU pageant tonight 7:30 p.m. in Schmitt Lecture Hall. Mr. CWRU is an annual philanthropy event with proceeds benefiting a local charity. Proceeds will benefit the East Cleveland Neighborhood Center. Tickets are on sale in Nord Hall, Thwing Center, and Fribley and Leutner Commons.

Events

On November 24, 1859, Charles Darwin's book, On the Origin of Species, appeared in print for the first time. A birthday party celebration will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24, in Goodyear Auditorium (Clapp 108 ). Bruce Latimer, professor of anthropology, anatomy and cognitive science, will deliver a talk, and birthday cake will be served. Free, open to the public. Sponsored by the Evolutionary Biology Program, the EvoClub, and the Institute for the Science of Origins at Case Western Reserve.

The Flora Stone Mather Center for Women and the Master of Public Health Program will co-sponsor "The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Women in Cuyahoga County: A Focus on Prevention" from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1, in the Guilford House Lounge. The discussion will take place on World AIDS Day. The interactive panel discussion will feature Lita Townsend, responsible sexual behavior supervisor for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District; Tracy Jones, chief operating officer, AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland; and Jane Baum, clinical coordinator of the Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Case Medical Center Clinical Trials Unit. Lunch will be served at the event. Contact katie.hanna@case.edu for more information.

Alpha Phi will host its annual philanthropy event, Bid For Your Heart, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Thwing Ballroom. Bid for Your Heart is a date auction where auctionees and their highest bidders receive a gift certificate from a local vendor. All proceeds will be donated to the Alpha Phi Foundation, which aids in the research and prevention of cardiac disease in women. Tickets are $5 at the door. Contact Tera Schmidt.

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.

Brad Ricca, a lecturer in the Department of English, is the winner of the 2009 St. Lawrence Book Award for his poetry manuscript, American Mastodon. Ricca will receive $1,000 and publication. American Mastodon will be available from Black Lawrence Press in late 2011.

Julie Wolfram, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Pathology, was awarded first place in the graduate biological category of the Microscopy Society of Northeastern Ohio's Fall Meeting and Student Poster Competition. Wolfram is co-mentored by Mark A. Smith, professor of pathology, and Hyoung-gon Lee, instructor of pathology.

November 20, 2009

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

Case in the News

For undefeated Case Western Reserve, QB Dan Whalen wraps up an unmatched career

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 20, 2009
This is a Division III football team that has been undefeated in the regular season for the last three years with one of the best quarterbacks in all of small college football. It's Case Western Reserve University. Almost sounds like Mount Union, but that's what former Willoughby South quarterback Dan Whalen has meant to the Cleveland academic powerhouse. Now, it's a force on the field with 31 consecutive regular-season victories.

NSF supports Case Western Reserve University's IDEAL

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, Nov. 18, 2009
A program at Case Western Reserve University to encourage career advancement of women and underrepresented minority men in sciences and engineering is expanding to five public institutions of higher education.

Research collaboration focuses on unfinished business at the end of life

MedPage Today, Nov. 17, 2009
Hospice workers have seen patients hang onto life to tell someone they love or forgive them. Researchers from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University will begin several end-of-life studies.

Evidence search resumes at Cleveland bodies house

Coshocton Tribune, Nov. 19, 2009
Investigators used shovels, a sledgehammer and a concrete-busting drill Wednesday in a renewed search of the home of a registered sex offender where 10 bodies and a skull have been found, but police said no additional bodies were found. Paul Giannelli, a law school professor at Case Western Reserve University, said police often will seek a new warrant to reflect the scope of an expanded search.

Discriminating against smokers again

The Observer, Nov. 20, 2009
According to an opinion piece in The Observer, Case Western Reserve University, along with many other colleges, has created designated smoking areas (DSAs) around campus. The goal is to isolate non-smokers from second hand smoke, for various reasons. Such action is becoming more common around college campuses, especially at public colleges.

Higher Ed News

Many parents inaccurately claim college tax credit

USA TODAY, Nov. 19, 2009
More than 314,000 taxpayers made inaccurate claims for a popular tax credit that helps pay college expenses, getting $532 million they weren't entitled to receive, a government report said Thursday. The Hope Credit provides up to $1,650 a year to help pay expenses for the first two years of college. The taxpayers claimed the credit for the same student three consecutive years, instead of the two years available, said a report by the Treasury inspector general for tax administration.

Case Daily - Nov 19, 2009

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:17:59 EST

Mandel School Graduate Students See
Work Study Stipends Increase

Students at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences provide some 225,000 hours of community service for approximately 350 community agencies. This service enabled the social work school to become eligible for increased work-study funding from the federal government.

Field placements are a requirement for social work students enrolled in the master's program.

Mandel School Dean Grover C. Gilmore said full-time students in their first and second years have seen a 25 percent increase in stipends from $6,000 to $7,500. Read more.

Students, Organizations Observe Spirit of Thanksgiving with Special Dinners, Community Outreach

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means most students, faculty and staff are planning to spend the holiday with loved ones. While most people will leave to enjoy a meal with family and friends, several groups are planning to mark the spirit of the holiday right here on campus.

The International Club, along with International Student Services (ISS), will host a traditional Thanksgiving dinner on Friday, Nov. 20, in Nord Hall 310. The following day, LL.M. (Master of Law) students will share a meal at the Triangle Apartments. And on the evening of Thanksgiving, Juniper Community Council will host an international Thanksgiving potluck for students in the Juniper community unable to make it home for the holiday.

In addition to the special meals, the Office of Multicultural Affairs is accepting donations for its Eighth Annual Turkey Drive, which benefits needy families and shelters in the local community.

Read more about the special dinners and the turkey drive program.

Campus News

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

The Case Western Reserve University community is invited to a celebration of the appointment of Zheng-Rong Lu as the M. Frank and Margaret Domiter Rudy Professor in Biomedical Engineering. The event begins at 4 p.m., Thursday, Dec, 3, in the Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Research Building. Hosted by Norman C. Tien, dean and Nord Professor of Engineering, and Pamela B. Davis, dean of the School of Medicine, the program will feature a lecture by Lu, a new faculty member and world-renowned expert on biomedical cellular and molecular imaging, imaging contrast agents and drug delivery. The M. Frank and Margaret Domiter Rudy Professorship was established in 1999 with a $2 million gift from the 1950 mechanical engineering alumnus and his wife, for whom the chair is named. Among his many accomplishments, Rudy is attributed with the invention of the Nike Air Sole.

Open enrollment for the Postdoctoral Benefits Program (PBP) continues through November 25, with changes made during open enrollment effective January 1, 2010. During the open enrollment period, participants may make changes to their benefits coverage. In order to make changes to current enrollment, participants will need to first print the open enrollment instructions. For more information regarding open enrollment, contact Garnett-Powers & Associates at 800-261-7109 or by e-mail at casepbp@garnett-powers.com.

For Faculty and Staff

Procurement and Distribution Services announces further streamlining of the Contract Review Process by aggregating the review and routing of all procurement-related contracts through the Procurement and Distribution services office. Review the flowchart and more information online. The newly released Payment Policy and Procedures also is available online.

For Students

The Case African Students' Association (CASA) will host a cuisine expo from 7:30 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Nov. 21, at The Spot. The event will feature a buffet of various African dishes, music and more. Tickets are $5 prior to the event and $7 at the door. The event will be free for people who bring an African dish. Contact Ore Shenbanjo for details.

Case Entrepreneurs will hold its first meeting at 5 p.m. this evening at the Peter B. Lewis Building Room 203. Students from design, engineering, business and medicine will discuss entrepreneurship issues, share business ideas and work together to launch real products. Contact Ryan McCullough or Nischint Machhar. for more information.

Events

The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) invites the campus community to attend its seminar series presentation at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24, in Frohring Auditorium (105 Biomedical Research Building). The featured speaker is Dominique Durand, professor of biomedical engineering and director of the Neural Engineering Center at Case Western Reserve. The topic is "Control of Seizures with Electrical Stimulation."

The Friday, Nov. 20, Community Hour will focus on the "Global Opportunities Panel" beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the Thwing Center 1914 Lounge. Learn about short- and long-term study abroad possibilities, international fellowship opportunities and post graduate options with the Peace Corps. Free pizza provided.

Quire Cleveland, directed by Case Western Reserve's Peter Bennett, will host a free concert at 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20, at Church of the Resurrection, 32001 Cannon Road, Solon, Ohio. A professional choral ensemble, Quire Cleveland is comprised of soloists and choral leaders at many of the major churches in the area. The concert will feature master works from the Renaissance.

Eldred Theater continues its 2009-10 drama series with Picasso at the Lapin Agile, the long running Off-Broadway comedy by Steve Martin. Martin explores the theme of genius by fictionalizing an encounter between Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian café in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. Performances are Nov. 19, 20 and 21 at 8 p.m., with a Sunday matinee on Nov. 22 at 2:30 p.m. Learn more.

Voices of Glory, the university's gospel choir, will host its Annual Fall Concert at 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, at Church of the Covenant. This event also marks the choir's 10th anniversary. The program will feature performances from other college gospel choirs, and a reception will immediately follow in Guilford House. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door.

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.

BusinessWeek recently announced its 2009 rankings for the Best Part-time MBA Programs and Best Executive MBA Programs.

The Weatherhead School of Management's Part-time MBA program placed at #14 in the nation. The Executive MBA Program placed at #21 among all the executive programs worldwide. Among schools in the United States, the Executive MBA program would be listed at #16.

Weatherhead received excellent ratings across the board in the areas of teaching, the caliber of classmates, the curriculum and support, with students noting the faculty's outstanding ability to leverage their business experience to advance discussion.

"This is a wonderful and much deserved honor for the Weatherhead School," said Dean Mohan Reddy. "In our desire to offer students the best possible experience, we will be launching new program designs later this year for both our Part-time MBA program as well as our EMBA program. It is exciting to see the media and business world take note of the innovations happening here at Weatherhead."

November 19, 2009

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

Case in the News

Obama Health-Care Battle in Congress Portends Fight in Court

Bloomberg.com, Nov. 19, 2009
President Barack Obama's drive to expand the health-insurance system may survive the legislative gauntlet. After that, the litigation gauntlet begins. Jonathan Adler, professor of law who runs the Center for Business Law & Regulation at Case Western Reserve University's law school, comments.

Rosa's law to end term 'Mentally Retarded'

ABC News, Nov. 18, 2009
Today, most advocacy groups use phrases like "mentally challenged" or "intellectual disability" or the broader term, which also encompasses autism and cerebral palsy, "developmental disability." Donald Freedheim, professor emeritus of psychology at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

AHA: New trumps old in comparison of heart pumps

MedPage Today, Nov. 17, 2009
A newer-generation left ventricular assist device, HeartMate II, improved outcomes more as destination therapy for advanced heart failure than an older device, HeartMate XVE, researchers found. In an accompanying editorial in NEJM, James Fang, a cardiologist affiliated with Case Western Reserve University, appeared most impressed by the improvement in survival with the newer device.

DNP option keeps nurses focused on bedside care

Nurse.com, Nov. 16, 2009
To provide expert evidence-based nursing care across diverse settings and systems, the Doctor of Nursing Practice, or DNP, has become more popular among nurses in New York and New Jersey. The practice-focused degree appeals to nurses because it prepares them to take on the ever-changing face of the healthcare system. Since the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University created the practice doctorate more than 30 years ago, close to 100 schools of nursing around the country have begun to offer the program.

Could Case Western Reserve University agreement to share students with Chinese university lead to something more?

Med City News, Nov. 13, 2009
Case Western Reserve University has agreed with Tianjin University in China to exchange students. Beginning in the 2010 summer semester, the two institutions will encourage largely engineering students to spend some time at the other university. Gong Ke, president of Tianjin University, and Case Western Reserve Provost W.A. "Bud" Baeslack signed an exchange agreement last Thursday.

Higher Ed News

All eyes on Pittsburgh

Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 19, 2009
Mayor pushes one percent tax on tuition, stirring up anger at the city's colleges and worries elsewhere that other localities might try similar approaches.

Case Daily - Nov 18, 2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:04:55 EST

National Science Foundation Supports
Case Western Reserve University's IDEAL

A program at Case Western Reserve University to encourage career advancement of women and underrepresented minority men in sciences and engineering is expanding to five public institutions of higher education through a three-year, nearly $1 million National Science Foundation grant.

Institutions Developing Excellence in Academic Leadership (IDEAL) brings together Case Western Reserve and five public research universities across Northern Ohio: Bowling Green State University, Cleveland State University, Kent State University, the University of Akron and the University of Toledo. The goal is to foster environments conducive to recruiting, advancing and retaining women and underrepresented minority faculty in science and engineering (S&E).

"This new grant gives us a wonderful opportunity to share lessons learned with other Ohio institutions," Case Western Reserve President Barbara R. Snyder said. "Along the way, I am confident that our own faculty will gain new knowledge and understanding regarding how we can further these efforts on our own campus, as well." Read more.

Women's Cross Country Team
Makes Fourth Straight Trip to NCAA

With their No. 13 national ranking and third place finish at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championships, the Case Western Reserve University women's cross country team has received an at-large bid to the 2009 NCAA Division III Championships.

This year's national meet, which will be the fourth consecutive for the Spartan women, will be hosted by Baldwin Wallace College and held at Highland Golf Course in Beachwood, Ohio, Saturday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m.

"I think back about the thrill of our first trip to nationals and I can say it hasn't deflated, as we are just as excited about this year," Head Coach Kathy Lanese explained. "We just have different goals now. They are much higher than then and we look forward to the new challenge." Read more by visiting the athletics news blog.

Campus News

The Office of the Provost recently launched the Fulbright Program Web site. Faculty and students can find information about application opportunities and learn more about Fulbright scholars in and from the university community.

The University Bookstore is holding a sale on hoodies through Saturday, Nov. 28. Hoodies in various sizes, colors and styles are 25 percent off.

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

For Faculty and Staff

The 2010 Benelect Open Enrollment period continues through November 30. Stop by Crawford Hall, Room 209, between 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to use computer kiosks or to talk with a human resources representative. Call the Benelect Hotline at 368-1234 for questions. For more information, visit the 2010 Open Enrollment Web site.

The Employee Education, Training and Development Unit will host a "Diabetes Awareness Workshop" from 2 to 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, in Nord Hall 310. November is American Diabetes Month, and staff are invited to learn more about this serious condition. Diabetes can lead to potentially life-threatening complications. University representatives from 1-2-1 Fitness and the Department of Nutrition will give an overview on prevention through good nutrition and exercise, and how to work these two components into busy schedules. Register online.

For Students

The Graduate Student Senate will host its annual Grad Night Out at the Winking Lizard in Lakewood, Ohio, from 7 p.m. to midnight, Thursday, Nov. 19. All graduate students are invited to enjoy free bowling, food and drinks. Bring your graduate student ID. Send an e-mail to Christa at caw30@case.edu with questions.

A meditation group for students meets at 3:30 p.m. every Friday afternoon on the second floor of University Health Service. This is a drop-in group for any student interested in learning more about meditation. Contact Mary Hildenbrand at 368-5872 for information.

Applications are being accepted for the international travel/study courses sponsored by the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. The program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, alumni, and interested professionals. Spring break destinations include Guatemala, Israel, the Netherlands and Ecuador. Learn more from noon to 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23, and on Tuesday, Nov. 24, from noon to 2 p.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Mandel School Room 108. Contact Deborah Jacobson for information.

The Office of Student Affairs announces the national 2009 Sparky Awards contest. Students can submit videos of two minutes or less that creatively portray the benefits of the open, legal exchange of information. The deadline is Dec. 6. Learn more.

The ongoing showCASE, an event featuring graduate students sharing their musical, artistic and literary talents, will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight at the Euclid Tavern. Send an e-mail to rla48@case.edu for more details.

Events

The Department of Mathematics hosts numerous seminars each semester. Learn more.

The Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence will present a discussion on "Fight for the Bay: Why a Dark Green Awakening is Needed to Save the Chesapeake Bay." Howard Ernst, associate professor of political science at the United States Naval Academy, will lead the discussion beginning at 12:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20, at the Inamori Center. Free. Lunch will be provided.

The Share the Vision Committee, in collaboration with University Program Board, will host campus community members sharing their poetry and art for an international coffeehouse at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov.19, in the Thwing Center Atrium. Free international coffees and desserts will be available. In addition, Kelvin Smith Library will partner with International Student Services for an open house from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Lower Level International News Commons. Both events are part of International Education Week. Go online for a list of campus events.

The Institute for the Science of Origins (ISO) at Case Western Reserve invites the public to meet the scientists behind the Ardi discovery at a free lecture beginning at 7 p.m. tonight at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Yohannes Haile-Selassie, Bruce Latimer, Scott W. Simpson and Linda Spurlock—all ISO researchers—analyzed this exciting new fossil hominid, which is considered by many to be the most important find since Lucy. Read more.

The History Associates will present Alan Rocke on the topic of "The Eureka Moment: Evidence for Unconscious Cognition from the History of Science" at 4 p.m. today in Clark Hall 206. Rocke is the Henry Eldridge Bourne Professor of History at Case Western Reserve. 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.

Et al.

Tyler Houston Oldham, a first-year student at the Cleveland Institute of Music who also takes a class at Case Western Reserve, recently won an Albert Rees Davis scholarship at the 19th Annual S. Livingston Mather Scholarship Competition sponsored by The Singers' Club of Cleveland.

November 18, 2009

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

Case in the News

Changing the paradigm around Alzheimer's disease

Science News, Nov. 16, 2009
In Peter Whitehouse's view, all people fall into one of two groups: those with Alzheimer's disease and those who are afraid of getting it. That fear is helping drive more and more dollars toward researching a treatment to "cure" the symptoms. But this spending comes at the expense of efforts that focus on improving the public's understanding of Alzheimer's and how it relates to normal aging, said Whitehouse, a neurologist at Case Western Reserve University.

Researchers focus on helping dying patients take care of unfinished business

RxNews, Nov. 17, 2009
Hospice workers have watched patients emerge from comas and cling to life long enough to tell someone they love or forgive them. This phenomenon of taking care of unfinished business has been observed, but researchers from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University will begin groundbreaking studies to understand what drives the dying to live long enough to resolve these issues.

You're the Boss: Can academics be entrepreneurial?

New York Times, Nov. 16, 2009
Scott Shane, professor of entrepreneurial studies at Case Western Reserve University, recently wrote a column about academic entrepreneurs.

Medical malpractice reform can be unhealthy

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 15, 2009
Dale Nance, professor of law, and Maxwell J. Mehlman, director of the Law-Medicine Center at Case Western Reserve University, offer their ideas on medical malpractice in a column they co-authored.

So you want a green career?

The Chicago Tribune, Nov. 15, 2009
Although the recession has emptied shopping malls and filled jobless centers, the call has only gotten louder for renewable energy, environmentally gentle products and eco-friendly practices—and for people to make all of that happen. The story raises some concerns and quotes from a paper, "Green Job Myths," released by Case Western Reserve University and the University of Illinois.

Higher Ed News

Embedding journalists in academe

Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 15, 2009
Can universities rescue ailing newspapers? More precisely, can universities sustain and support the construction and distribution of serious news and analysis of current affairs? The question comes naturally at a time when universities are viewed as economic engines.

Case Daily - Nov 17, 2009

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:51:33 EST

Case Western Reserve to Face Trine University
in Third Trip to NCAA Playoffs Nov. 21

For the third straight November, the Case Western Reserve University football team will be playing in the NCAA Division III postseason.

The Spartans, who defeated Washington University 28-8 Saturday at home to finish the regular season 10-0 [3-0 UAA], will return to Case Field on Saturday, Nov. 21, to face Trine University at noon in the first round of the 2009 NCAA playoffs.

"Even though we have been in three times now, it is just as exciting and our kids are pumped up to be playing at home again," said Head Coach Greg Debeljak. "Trine is a school similar to us. They have had a resurgence in football over the last few years and it is their second straight postseason. It should be a good matchup."

Read more by visiting the athletics news blog.

Dwell Magazine's Sarah Rich to Discuss
How Sustainability Can Meet Design

Sarah Rich, editor of Dwell: At Home in the Modern World magazine, will give a talk on innovative and sustainable inventions in design, architecture, art, food and urbanism. Sponsored by the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities and The Cleveland Institute of Art, this free, public talk begins at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov.19, in The Cleveland Institute of Art's Aitken Auditorium.

Before joining Dwell, Rich was managing editor of Worldchanging, a sustainable solutions site covering tools, models and ideas for building a better future. She co-authored the best-seller Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century.

The event is held in conjunction with the exhibition 17 Swedish Designers at CIA's Reinberger Galleries and is part of the Baker-Nord Center's annual theme, Cultures of Green: Nature and Environment. Read more.

Campus News

Thwing Center and the Office of Student Activities and Leadership are once again sponsoring the Giving Tree in Thwing Center atrium. The tree will hold tags with the gift requests of 100 local children from Wednesday, Nov. 18, through Wednesday, Dec. 9. Campus community members only have to buy one gift to make a difference. Contact Arlet Wright or Suzanne Leach for details.

The American Red Cross will hold several blood drives on campus: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Thwing Center ballroom; and from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, in Nord 310. Schedule an appointment online.

The Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences will host an information session from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, and from 10 a.m. to noon, Sunday, Dec. 13, at the Mandel School. The community is invited to learn about a social work degree from one of the highest-ranked graduate social work programs in the nation. Contact the Admissions Office at 368-2280 to register.

For Faculty and Staff

The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) is hosting a discussion on the topic of "Developing Effective Writing" from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Herrick Room, Allen Memorial Medical Library. The session will focus on the factors that might be preventing people from being as productive in their writing and other scholarly activities, and the practical steps that can be taken to rectify the situation. Pizza and beverages will be served. RSVP by e-mail to UCITE.

For Students

The Writing Resource Center will present a general campus workshop entitled "Preparing a Writing Portfolio" from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20, in Bellflower Hall, Room 104. The workshop is open to all students. Space is limited. RSVP to writingcenter@case.edu.

The American Medical Student Association, the Daniel Hale Williams Society and the Pre-Dental Society will host "An Evening with the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine" at 6 p.m., Wed., Nov. 18, in Clapp Hall 108. Students who are thinking of applying or just interested in a career in medicine are invited to attend. Lina Mehta, associate dean of admissions, will answer questions. Light refreshments will be served.

Events

The Flora Stone Mather Center for Women will present a discussion on the topic of "Who’s Your Mama: Cultural Clash or Collaboration?" from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, in Thwing Center's Spartan Room. This will be an interactive panel discussion featuring four women who will discuss their personal experiences as moms of multicultural children. Co-sponsored by Share the Vision.

"Gauguin's Baudelairean Dream," an art history lecture featuring James Housefield, will take place at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Cleveland Museum of Art Recital Hall. Housefield is an historian of design and visual culture at the University of California, Davis. Free, open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Art History and Art.

The Cell and Molecular Biology Training Program will continue the Emerging Technologies in Biomedical Sciences Symposium Series. Lily Yang will present two seminars on Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the Wolstein Auditorium (WRB1413). She will discuss "Engineering Targeted Nanoparticles: Selection of Tumor Targeting Ligands" at 11 a.m., and "Multifunctional Nanoparticles for Targeted Tumor Imaging and Therapy" at 4 p.m., with a reception to follow.

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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Jane Kessler, emeritus professor of psychology, received the 2009 Special Recognition for Lifetime Achievement Award from the Woodruff Foundation. The Woodruff Foundation was established in 1986 to enhance, through financial support, the development and delivery of mental health services in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

November 17, 2009

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Case in the News

When does oversight overstep?

The Scientist, Nov. 16, 2009
David Kaplan, professor of pathology at Case Western Reserve University, comments about the peer review system at the NIH in a story about vascular biologist John Cooke of Stanford University.

Nicholas D. Kristof's health care numbers don't add up

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 17, 2009
Tom Stellato, professor of surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and director of the Wright Surgery Center, writes in a letter to the editor about current health care reform debate.

A new chapter

Crain's Cleveland Business, Nov. 16, 2009 (online subscription required)
Sustainability is no longer a just a movement or point of discussion on today's college campuses–in increasing frequency, it's become a formalized course of study. Roger Saillant, executive director of the Fowler Center for Sustainable Value at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management, comments.

Fair trials for accused terrorists

90.3 WCPN, Nov. 16, 2009
Michael Scharf, professor of law and director of the Frederick K. Cox International Law Center at Case Western Reserve University, appeared with Cleveland State's Geoffrey Mearns on The Sound of Ideas to discuss the Obama administration's decision that accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others will stand trial in federal court in New York City.

Requests for financial aid reconsiderations on the rise at area schools

Crain's Cleveland Business, Nov. 16, 2009 (online subscription required)
Colleges across the area have this in common: those students who have received financial aid packages earlier this year are coming back and asking for more help. Venus Puliafico, director of financial aid at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

Cleveland considers asking hospitals, nonprofits to pay fee

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 15, 2009
In the search for dollars that could help shore up Cleveland's budget shortfall, consultants propose that hospitals, universities, museums and other tax-exempt institutions pay an annual fee. A consultant hired by the city to find ways to shore up the city's budget proposes that nonprofit organizations such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University, that are exempt from property taxes, kick in annual fees to boost the city's bottom line.

How the government can develop jobs

Marketplace, Nov. 12, 2009
If you ask experts and entrepreneurs what will create new jobs, they'll tell you credit and innovation. Scott Shane, professor of entrepreneurial studies at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals increase community giving

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 12, 2009
The Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals increased the amount of money they gave away in the region last year and altered how they doled out those dollars in response to the region's high unemployment rates. J.B. Silvers, professor of health systems management at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management, comments.

Higher Ed News

'Unfriend' is New Oxford dictionary's Word of the Year

USA TODAY, Nov. 17, 2009
"Birther " was in the running, so was "death panels," but in the end the New Oxford American Dictionary can only pick one word of the year. For 2009, it's "unfriend." Or in New Oxfordspeak: "unfriend—verb—To remove someone as a 'friend' on a social networking site such as Facebook. As in, 'I decided to unfriend my roommate on Facebook after we had a fight.'"

Case Daily - Nov 16, 2009

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:20:55 EST

Kelvin Smith Library Adapts to Research, Instructional Needs of Campus Community

Editor's note: Over the next several months, Case Daily will run a series of stories focusing on how the Case Western Reserve University libraries support the research and scholarship endeavors of faculty, students and staff.

The second in the series focuses on technology:

The Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) adapts to the research and instructional needs of Case Western Reserve University by leveraging partnerships within research centers or interdisciplinary areas.

One such collaboration has been KSL's efforts to support the academic alliance area of "energy and environment." By reaching out to faculty in various disciplines, KSL has started building a set of resources that will support the campus as well as the sustainability efforts of the region and beyond. Read more.

Campus Community Can Learn More about Ardi During Free Talk on Nov. 18

Charles Darwin knew humans evolved, but it's possible even he couldn't have imagined finding a transitional form like the recently discovered Ardipithecus ramidus fossil (Ardi), which was discovered by Cleveland-area scientists.

Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Museum of Natural History researchers Yohannes Haile-Selassie, Bruce Latimer, Scott W. Simpson and Linda Spurlock analyzed this exciting new fossil hominid, which is considered by many to be the most important find since Lucy. They will discuss the findings on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Read more.

Campus News

Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) will partner with International Student Services for an open house from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Lower Level International News Commons. Part of International Education Week, the KSL event celebrates international education and exchange, and highlights libraries' rich resources from around the world. Attendees will have an opportunity to enjoy beverages and international desserts, and have a chance to win gifts and prizes.

The next session of the Weight Watchers at Work program begins Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Thwing Center's Spartan Room. The group meets each Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Participants receive 12 sessions for $144, payable by cash, check or charge. Send an e-mail to to learn more.

Campus community members are invited to celebrate International Education Week by voting for their favorite photo. Stop by the display in Thwing Center atrium to view photos submitted by students who have studied abroad. Photos will be displayed today through Nov. 19. Prizes will be awarded to the top three entries. In addition, two voters will win $25 gift certificates to the University bookstore. Winners will be announced at 7 p.m. on November in Thwing atrium during the Coffeehouse of Culture event. Sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies.

1-2-1 Fitness Center will offer seasonal flu shots from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17. Receive a free two-week membership with your flu shot. Supply is limited. Call 368-1121 or send an e-mail to onetoone@case.edu to reserve a spot.

For Faculty and Staff

On Thursday, November 19, the Writing Resource Center will host its final Brown Bag session of the fall term, "SAGES Writing Outcomes for Skills in Argumentation." This session will focus on providing strategies for teaching argumentative writing in SAGES courses. The event will be held in Crawford Hall, Room 111, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. RSVP to writingcenter@case.edu.

For Students

Case Entrepreneurs will hold its first meeting at 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Peter B. Lewis Building Room 203. Students from design, engineering, business and medicine will discuss entrepreneurship issues, share business ideas and work together to launch real products. Contact Ryan McCullough or Nischint Machhar. for more information.

The Center for Civic Engagement and Learning is recruiting eight first-year students to participate as Civic Engagement Fellows during the spring 2010 semester. While serving four to six hours at a local nonprofit, fellows also will participate in seminars to increase their leadership skills and understanding of Cleveland and community issues. Fellows receive a stipend of $9.20 per hour for their participation. Applications can be completed online and are due by Monday, Nov. 23.

Sigma Psi Sorority will host its 31st Annual Mr. CWRU pageant at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov., 20, in Schmitt Lecture Hall. Mr. CWRU is an annual philanthropy event with proceeds benefiting a local charity. This year all proceeds will benefit the East Cleveland Neighborhood Center, which provides assistance to both children and adults. Mr. CWRU is a mock male beauty pageant with student contestants representing various student organizations. Speakeasy will present special performances throughout the night. Tickets for the event are on sale in Nord Hall, Thwing Center, and Fribley and Leutner Commons.

The ongoing showCASE, an event featuring Case Western Reserve graduate students sharing their musical, artistic and literary talents, will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday Nov. 18, at the Euclid Tavern. This is an opportunity to meet students from other graduate and professional programs while hanging out. Send an e-mail to rla48@case.edu if interested in performing.

Events

The History Associates will present Alan Rocke on the topic of "The Eureka Moment: Evidence for Unconscious Cognition from the History of Science" at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Clark Hall 206. Rocke is the Henry Eldridge Bourne Professor of History at Case Western Reserve. He is a historian of science, specializing in the physical sciences during the 19th and 20th centuries. Learn more.

Alpha Phi will host its annual philanthropy event, Bid For Your Heart, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Thwing Ballroom. Bid for Your Heart is a date auction where auctionees and their highest bidders receive a complimentary gift certificate from a local vendor. The night also includes a raffle of prizes including a VIP gift certificate to Jillian's, a Starbucks gift basket and tickets to Kalahari Water Park and Resort. All proceeds will be donated to the Alpha Phi Foundation, which aids in the research and prevention of cardiac disease in women. Tickets will be sold in Nord atrium this week from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $3 in advance, $5 at the door, and organizations can purchase a group package for $50. Contact Tera Schmidt.

"Diversity 360: Multiple Views of Creating a Career Narrative," will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. this evening in Thwing Center's 1914 Lounge. The session will illuminate the intersections of work, diversity, vision and passion. Attendees should be prepared to explore the attributes, experiences and perspectives they each bring to an increasingly diverse and complex work place. Register online.

The university's chapter of Phi Delta Epsilon, the international medical fraternity, has developed the Children's Miracle Network Banquet as a means of supporting Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and the Children's Miracle Network (CMN). The banquet will be held Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in Thwing Ballroom. Tickets are $15, which includes a meal, live entertainment and one raffle ticket. Proceeds will benefit the CMN charity. E-mail banquet@case.edu for information.

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

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Wendy Wagner, professor of law, and her co-author, Tom McGarity, were recently awarded a University Co-op Robert W. Hamilton Book Award for "Bending Science: How Special Interests Corrupt Public Health Research."

Raymond Ku, professor of law and co-director of the Center for Law, Technology and the Arts, is the recipient of this year's Law Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award. It will be presented at the Alumni and Faculty Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 20.

In Memoriam

Russell Ackoff, regarded as one of the business world's greatest problem solvers, died Oct. 29 at age 90. His obituary tells that he helped found one of the first schools of operations research, at the Case Institute of Technology.

November 16, 2009

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Case in the News

Mount Union, Case Western Reserve learn opponents for first round of NCAA Division III playoffs

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 15, 2009
For the third straight November, Case Western Reserve University will be playing in the NCAA Division III football postseason. Related article.

Love of Charles Dickens' stories never wanes, even 140 years after his death

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 14, 2009
Nearly 140 years after his death in 1870 at the age of 58, our appetite for Charles Dickens—and, perhaps more important, adaptations of his novels—borders on the insatiable. Athena Vrettos, director of graduate studies in English at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

Hudson woman honored for work at Case Western Reserve

Hudson Hub-Times, Nov. 12, 2009
Case Western Reserve University recently honored Patricia Kilpatrick, a Hudson resident and senior warden at Christ Church Episcopal, with a special painting. The portrait is in honor of her longstanding and ongoing dedication to the university.

CWRU To Develop Technologies For Virtual Coaching To Help Patient-Doctor Communications

Medical News Today, Nov. 12, 2009
Sometimes patients find it uncomfortable asking a doctor of another age, gender or race for information. Hopefully virtual coaching under development through the Center of Excellence for Self-Management Advancement through Research and Translation (SMART), a National Institutes of Health-funded Center of Research Excellence in Self-management Research at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University, will improve communications. John Clochesy, Independence Foundation Professor of Nursing Education, comments.

Commentary on the endless dispute between evolution and creationism

ScienceBlogs.com, Nov. 11, 2009
This blog discusses Cincinnati Magazine's feature on a large group of paleontologists who went to the Creation Museum last summer. Patricia Princehouse, lecturer in philosophy and evolutionary biology at Case Western Reserve University, is quoted.

Model-based design on the move at Cleveland FES Center

Design News, Oct. 2009
Leveraging MathWorks' suite of design tools, researchers can more quickly customize and test FES devices to help restore mobility to patients with neuromuscular disabilities. The Cleveland FES Center at Case Western Reserve University is a consortium of the university, the Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC and MetroHealth Medical Center.

Higher Ed News

China is sending more students to U.S.

New York Times, Nov. 16, 2009
American universities are enrolling a new wave of Chinese undergraduates, according to the annual Open Doors report. While India was, for the eighth consecutive year, the leading country of origin for international students—sending 103,260 students, a 9 percent increase over the previous year—China is rapidly catching up, sending 98,510 last year, a 21 percent increase.

Case Daily - Nov 13, 2009

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:26:10 EST

Tianjin University and Case Western Reserve Partner to Enhance Educational Experiences

Case Western Reserve has welcomed Tianjin University President Gong Ke for the signing of an agreement encouraging exchange of students between the two institutions beginning in the summer semester of 2010.

The agreement is likely to be the first formal step toward greater collaboration between Case Western Reserve and Tianjin, one of China's important national universities, particularly in engineering.

Representatives of both institutions met inside Case Western Reserve's Adelbert Hall to sign the agreement, Thursday, enhancing their international scope. Read more.

Case Western Reserve University Spartans Will Battle Nov. 14 for Chance to Remain Undefeated

When the No. 7-ranked Spartans march onto the turf at Case Field at noon on Saturday, Nov. 14, to face University Athletic Association (UAA) foe Washington University, several big milestones will be on the line.

"Traditionally, Wash. U. has been the best team in the UAA over the years," says Zach Homyk, a wide receiver for the Spartans. "The success we had against them the last few [years] won't mean anything this Saturday. UAA teams come at each other, and this game has now become the biggest of the year."

With a win, the Spartans would complete their third straight perfect 10-0 regular season, claim their third straight outright UAA Championship and guarantee themselves a third straight trip the NCAA postseason. Read more.

H1N1 Injections Available
for Pregnant Students, Staff and Faculty

University Hospitals has made 50 doses of the H1N1 vaccine available to Case Western Reserve's pregnant population. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified this group at highest risk for complications from the H1N1 flu.

In order to receive the vaccine, people in the above group need to contact Tim Eppich, associate director of nursing, at the University Health Service by e-mail at timothy.eppich@case.edu no later than 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14. The first 50 people will be eligible to receive the vaccine.

The vaccine will be administered on Monday, Nov. 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the University Hospital's Corporate Health Department in the MCCO building next door to the Case Western Reserve Department of Occupational and Environmental Safety.

Those receiving the vaccine will be required to pre-register on the Ohio Department of Health H1N1 Web site, where they must complete the registration form, print it out and bring it with them to the clinic. If you are not one of the first 50 to sign up, you will be notified by e-mail by Monday morning.

Campus News

Open enrollment for the Postdoctoral Benefits Program (PBP) will take place November 16-25, with changes made during open enrollment effective January 1, 2010. During the open enrollment period, participants may make changes to their benefits coverage. In order to make changes to current enrollment, participants will need to first print the open enrollment instructions. Click on the enrollment form link and complete the form by following the instructions. In addition, representatives from Garnett-Powers & Associates will be on campus to present benefits information sessions on Monday, November 16, from 10 to 11 a.m., in the School of Nursing, NOA 290 (ground floor), and from 3 to 4 p.m., in Nord Hall 410. For more information regarding open enrollment, contact Garnett-Powers & Associates at 800-261-7109 or by e-mail at casepbp@garnett-powers.com.

International Education Week is November 16-20. Case Western Reserve will mark the week with a variety of programs ranging from lectures and cultural heritage celebrations to poetry and art and the annual Thanksgiving Dinner. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, International Education Week highlights the important contributions of international education and promotes intercultural understanding. Go online for a complete list of events.

The Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences will host an information session from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon, Sunday, Dec. 13, at the Mandel School. 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.

The Adelbert Road Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic for maintenance and repairs effective 7 p.m. this evening. The bridge is scheduled to re-open at 6 a.m., Monday, Nov. 16. Pedestrian traffic will be maintained. Detour routes will be posted.

For Faculty and Staff

For Students

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) recently formed a Diversity and Inclusion Ad-hoc Committee. The committee is charged with the following: Increasing dialogue and cooperation between social and ethnic groups that will lead to an appreciation and understanding of the student body's unique qualities and commonalities; encouraging the sharing and appreciation of cultural and social perspectives through various activities; utilizing the cultural student groups and facilitation of cooperation among groups as the main avenues for affecting changes; publicizing cultural and social events to the student body in cooperation with the USG Public Relations committee. Contact USG President President Duwain Pinder via e-mail if interested in serving.

The Case African Students' Association (CASA) will host a cuisine expo from 7:30 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Nov. 21, at The Spot. The event will feature a buffet style setting of various African dishes, music and more. Tickets are $5 prior to the event and $7 at the door. The event will be free for people who bring an African dish. Contact Ore Shenbanjo for details.

The African-American Society will host its 36th Annual Ebony Ball from 7 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Embassy Suites in Beachwood. The theme is "Cultivating A Unified Community," and the speaker is Sen. Nina Turner. Tickets: $10 for individuals, $13 per couple. Students will receive $1 off if they donate a canned good item. Contact Aubrey Arnold or Lydia Fields for information.

Events

The Clean Water Benefit will begin at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16, in the Thwing Center ballroom. The Global Medical Initiative, Engineers Without Borders and the Residence Hall Association will welcome Deborah Larson-Bell of Refuge International. She will discuss clean-water access challenges and their corresponding implications on public health in developing nations. The presentation is free and open to all students interested in international development and public health. A Latin American-themed dinner catered by Paladar Latin Kitchen and Bon Appétit will follow. Tickets for the dinner are $7 per student. Extra credit will be offered for CHEM105/111, CHEM 113, O-CHEM 223, O-CHEM 233 and MED-ANTHRO 215.

The CWRU Film Society will present two movies this weekend: "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" tonight, and "Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead" on Saturday, Nov. 14. Go online for show times and ticket prices.

The campus community is invited to "Mad Words: the Art of Kyogen," an improv farce in the style of Japanese comedic theater. The event will be performed by The Confused Greenies at the Japan Connection's Fall Anime Marathon beginning at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, in Nord Hall 410. The entire anime marathon runs all afternoon in Nord Hall. Free.

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

Et al.

Joe Gutowski, associate director of Student Activities and Leadership , was recently honored at the Fall Regional Conference for the Association of College Unions International at Bluffton University. He was named 2009 recipient of the Gretchen Laatsch Outstanding Service Award. The award recognizes significant leadership, volunteer service and commitment to Region 7, and the field of student unions and student activities, and is the highest honor bestowed upon members of the region.

The Intergenerational School won in the video/dance category for the Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Contest. The school's research that is conducted on elders is supported by Case Western Reserve.

November 13, 2009

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Case in the News

Sowell's arrest, release in 2008 leaves lingering questions about handling of case

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 13, 2009
In an article questioning the handling of a 2008 arrest of Anthony Sowell, Lewis Katz, professor of law at Case Western Reserve University, agreed that in the September case, there was enough evidence to search Sowell's home.

Travel-loving flutist to step into central Ohio spotlight

The Columbus Dispatch, Nov. 12, 2009
Katherine DeJongh, a flutist who teaches at Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Institute of Music, is the featured soloist in two concerts with the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra of Columbus this weekend. She's featured in a preview story about the nature-based concerts.

Myers Motors of Tallmadge taking pre-orders on two-passenger electric cars

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 12, 2009
An electric car company is promising to cut the price according to the number of customers who preorder a new vehicle. It's a novel approach, said Rakesh Niraj, professor of marketing at Case Western Reserve University. Companies often get discounts from suppliers for ordering parts in bulk. Using those economies of scale as a marketing tool is unique, Niraj said.

Families in 'Clyde cancer cluster' grow more frustrated

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 9, 2009
Kids are dying from cancer—or fighting to live—in Sandusky County and their parents are desperate for answers. Maxwell J. Mehlman, director of the Law-Medicine Center at Case Western Reserve University, comments.

Cleveland: Wi-Fi hacking easier than most realize

WKYC.com, Nov. 10, 2009
Public Wi-Fi can be dangerous. Case Western Reserve University Adjunct Professor Nicholas Berente brought computer science students in for a special lab. "We all know the dangers of Wi-Fi in here. But I think people need to understand that they can slow down the bad guys from getting in," Berente said. Students Omri Shiv, Matt Briancon, Nikhio Srinivasan, Brian Seeders and James Gaskin, came up with four key suggestions.

Helping diabetics keep their feet and toes healthy: a NetWellness column

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 11, 2009
Jeffrey M. Robbins, a clinical assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, answers a NetWellness question about diabetes complications.

Higher Ed News

A feast of doubts for college freshmen come Thanksgiving

USA TODAY, Nov. 12, 2009
It's called the "turkey drop"—when first-year college students break up with their high school sweethearts over the Thanksgiving holiday. But there's a risk that freshmen might break up with their college, too.

Case Daily - Nov 12, 2009

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:14:49 EST

Science Wins Fight Over Evolution in Schools, Says Case Western Reserve Author

If you want to understand how evolution has played a role in challenging the constitutionality of the separation of church and state, Mano Singham, director of the University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education, provides a concise and chronological history in his new book, God vs. Darwin: the War between Evolution and Creationism in the Classroom.

God vs. Darwin comes just weeks before the 150th anniversary of Charles Darwin's landmark book, On the Origins of Species, which has been at the center of the debate over how the diversity of all living things came about.

Tianjin University in China and Case Western Reserve Sign Agreement to Enhance Educational Experiences

Case Western Reserve University has welcomed Tianjin University President Gong Ke for the signing of a cooperation agreement promoting the exchange of undergraduate students between the two institutions beginning in the summer of 2010.

The agreement is likely to be the first formal step toward greater collaboration between Case Western Reserve and Tianjin, one of China's important national universities, particularly in engineering.

Representatives of both institutions met inside Case Western Reserve's Adelbert Hall to sign the agreement, enhancing the international scope of both.

Associate Provost for International Affairs David Fleshler and Norman Tien, dean of Case School of Engineering, have concentrated on developing ties with Tianjin. Both visited a month ago, seeking to formalize a connection dating back about five years. Some of Tianjin's students have been working on their graduate degrees at Case Western Reserve.

Campus News

Save the date: Please join President Barbara R. Snyder and the Case Western Reserve University community at a memorial service for Herman D. Stein, Ph.D., university professor emeritus and former dean of the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and university provost and vice president. The service will begin at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Amasa Stone Chapel. A light reception will follow in Adelbert Hall.

The Department of Pathology recently updated and redesigned its Web site. The campus community is invited to visit the new site and bookmark the page.

For Faculty and Staff

The 2010 Benelect open enrollment period continues through November 30. Stop by Crawford Hall 209 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to use computer kiosks or to talk with a human resources representative. Call the Benelect Hotline at 368-1234 for questions. For more information, visit the 2010 Open Enrollment Web site.

The Flora Stone Mather Center for Women, the ACES Program and the Office of the Provost are hosting two training sessions with The OpEd Project, an innovative program designed to expand public debate and increase the voice of women thought leaders. The first seminar will be held at the School of Law from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16, and is open to all women faculty members and senior administrators. Catherine Orenstein, founder and director of the OpEd Project, will lead the seminar. This session costs $150. Contact Laura McNally, professor at the School of Law. The second seminar, held in two sessions at the George S. Dively Building from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Nov. 16 and 17, is open to women in the public. This seminar will be co-led by Connie Shultz, a Pulitzer-Prize winning columnist for The Plain Dealer, and Maura Casey, an award-winning columnist and editor formerly with the New York Times. This session costs $300. The OpEd Project provides scholarships to cover costs. More details.

For Students

The Case Social Entrepreneurship Club (CSEC) is a new student organization. CSEC will host a variety of programs related to microlending, sustainable business practices, economic development on the local and global scale, and the promotion of social entrepreneurship. The organization is open to all students. Send an e-mail to the group or go online for more information.

The Undergraduate Student Government's Student Sustainability Council (SSC) is hosting an Eco-Party from 9 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Nov. 14, at Adelbert Gym. The event will include food, music, prizes, interactive games, extra credit, a performance by the group Dhamakapella and tips on how to be sustainable. Contact Cassandra McFadden for details.

Auditions for the Eldred Theater spring semester 2010 productions of The Last Night of Ballyhoo and Othello will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16, and Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the second floor theater in Eldred Hall. Sign-up sheets are posted in Eldred's first floor gallery. Theater majors should prepare a monologue of their choice, not to exceed two minutes. Non-theater majors will do a script reading. Contact Eldred Theater Artistic Director Jerrold Scott by e-mail or by phone at 368-6140 with questions.

James Stoller, adjunct professor in organizational behavior at the Weatherhead School of Management, will speak to students about developing their leadership skills both personally and as members of the Greater Cleveland community at 12:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, in Thwing Center's ballroom. He will share accounts of his personal accomplishments and obstacles, as well as his perspective on what it means to be a leader.

Events

An Alumni Pre-Game Tailgate Honoring Greek Alumni will take place from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Alumni House. This will be a traditional football tailgate prior to the final regular season game against Washington University. The $15 price includes food, refreshments, a ticket to the game and family fun with a cameo appearance by the Case Western Reserve Spartan. The marching band will perform before heading to the stadium. Learn more.

Eldred Theater continues its 2009-10 drama series with Picasso at the Lapin Agile, the long running Off-Broadway comedy by Steve Martin. Martin explores the theme of genius by fictionalizing an encounter between Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian café in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. Performances are Nov. 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees on Nov. 15 and 22 at 2:30 p.m. Learn more.

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

The next Friday Public Affairs Discussion Group will focus on the university's Common Reading selections. The speakers are Mano Singham, director of the University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education, and Mayo Bulloch, director of Educational Enhancement Programs. The talk begins at 12:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, at the Inamori Center.

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

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The Weatherhead School of Management has demonstrated significant leadership in integrating social, environmental and ethical issues into its MBA program, according to the Aspen Institute's 2009-2010 edition of Beyond Grey Pinstripes, a biennial survey and alternative ranking of business schools. The school recently ranked 33rd on a list of the Top 100 business schools worldwide.

"Sustainable Enterprise is an overarching theme at Weatherhead," said Mohan Reddy, dean of the management school. "With the inception of our newly formed Fowler Center for Sustainable Value, we continue to take the lead in researching and teaching sustainable business practices." Read more.

November 12, 2009

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

Case in the News

CWRU forms exchange deal with Chinese university

WCPN.org, Nov. 11, 2009
Case Western Reserve University will partner with the Tianjin University in a cooperative agreement that will begin temporary student exchanges next summer. Norman Tien, dean of Case School of Engineering, initiated contact between the universities, and says the benefits of such a program could easily reach far beyond the Case campus.

The Sound of Ideas: God vs. Darwin

WCPN.org, Nov. 10, 2009
"Inherit the Wind," the legendary Trial of the Century, turns out to have been a bit of a sham. Case Western Reserve University professor Mano Singham, author of God vs. Darwin, tells the story behind the trial and the history of the 80-year battle between religious fundamentalism and science that has played out in the nation's public school classrooms.

InkStop files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 10, 2009
Jon Groetzinger, a visiting law professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, said the fact that InkStop chose to liquidate rather than try to reorganize and reopen is bleak news for employees. "If the corporate entity has no money, then no payments are going to be made to anybody."

'The last great Nazi trial'

MacLeans.com, Nov. 10, 2009
The prosecution of John Demjanjuk, 89, charged with 27,900 counts of accessory to murder for his role as a guard at the Sobibor death camp in Nazi-occupied Poland, is being touted as the last great Nazi trial. Michael Scharf, professor of law at Case Western Reserve University who has worked on the trials of Saddam Hussein and Slobodan Milosevic, comments.

Olympus introduces world's smallest GI scope to offer 4-way angulation and Narrow Band Imaging

EurekAlert!, Nov. 10, 2009
Olympus recently introduced the world's smallest gastrointestinal videoscope to offer four-way angulation and Narrow Band Imaging. Gastroenterologist Amitabh Chak, professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, comments.

Your Business: Elevator Pitch

MSNBC.com, Nov. 8, 2009

Moms and dads, listen up! There's a new product on the market to help keep your baby's car seat clean. Katie Danziger of Nomie Baby finds out if a panel of experts—including Michael Goldberg, managing partner with Bridge Investment Fund and adjunct professor of banking and finance at Case Western Reserve University— will go "ga ga" over her pitch.

Higher Ed News

A new Manhattan Project

Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 12, 2009
Debates over affirmative action divert attention from the need for a massive research project to understand—and close—the racial achievement gap, write Thomas J. Espenshade and Alexandria Walton Radford.

Case Daily - Nov 11, 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:09:01 EST

Case Western Reserve University
is Participant Site for Researchmatch.org

People within the Cleveland community who want to participate in research studies can now connect online with researchers nationwide by joining ResearchMatch.org. ResearchMatch is a not-for-profit Web site that brings together researchers and people who are willing to learn more about research studies in a secure and convenient manner. Case Western Reserve University is one of the 51 institutions participating in this first national, disease-neutral, volunteer recruitment registry.

ResearchMatch is the product of the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Consortium, which is supported by the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The CTSA is a national network of 46 medical research institutions working together to improve the way biomedical research is conducted across the country.

In 2007, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded Case Western Reserve $64 million to become part of the national consortium designed to transform how clinical and translational research is conducted, ultimately enabling researchers to provide new treatments more efficiently and quickly to patients. Case Western Reserve University named its award the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative, (CTSC), as it is a collaboration among Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth Medical Center and University Hospitals. Read more.

Recording the Histories of Flora Stone Mather Women

A SAGES course will bridge the generations as today's students learn what college was like some 70 years ago for women from the former Flora Stone Mather College.

Six students in American Studies Professor Gladys Haddad's SAGES seminar, "Women's Education at CWRU: The Flora Stone Mather Oral History Project," will learn historical research by taking in-depth oral histories of six alumnae.

The women are nearby neighbors living at Judson at University Circle.

According to Haddad, this is the start of a project that eventually will be a digital archive of the Flora Stone Mather women's educational experiences. Read more.

Campus News

The Binary Walkway, which serves as the gateway to the Case Western Reserve University campus at Euclid Avenue and Adelbert Road, is lined with flags and signs today in honor of Veterans Day. Learn more.

The Adelbert Road Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic for maintenance and repairs effective 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13. The bridge is anticipated to re-open to all traffic at 6 a.m., Monday, Nov. 16. Pedestrian traffic will be maintained. Detours will be posted. Murray Hill Road, Cornell Road and Circle Drive will be signed as the detour route.

The Relay For Life Recruitment Fair will be held at 12:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, in the Thwing Center atrium. The fair is an opportunity to create teams, register to join a team, and learn more about the various sub committees.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities continue the celebration of Janis Joplin—one of rock and roll's most passionate and influential artists—with the 14th annual American Music Masters series Kozmic Blues: The Life and Music of Janis Joplin. Events continue through Saturday, Nov. 14, with a "Rock and Roll Retrospective" from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wolstein Research Building Auditorium on Cornell Road. This conference is a reflection on Joplin's career and her impact on rock and roll music. The Retrospective is free for students with a valid ID. Learn more.

For Faculty and Staff

The Office of the Provost and the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women will host an information session on the 2010 HERS Bryn Mawr Summer Institute from 12:30 to 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, in Thwing Center's Spartan Room. The university will sponsor a participant on the Bryn Mawr campus from June 18-July 2, 2010. Session attendees will be able to hear from former participants. Beverages and cookies will be served. Go online for the Case Western Reserve application.

For Students

The university's African-American Society will host its 36th Annual Ebony Ball from 7 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Embassy Suites in Beachwood, Ohio. The theme is "Cultivating A Unified Community," and the keynote speaker is Sen. Nina Turner. Tickets are $10 for individuals, $13 per couple. Students can receive $1 off the ticket price if they donate a canned good item. Formal attire. Transportation will be provided. Contact Aubrey Arnold or Lydia Fields for more information.

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

The Biomedical Sciences Training Program invites juniors and seniors majoring in science to its "Preview Day" on Friday, Nov. 13. Students will learn about the doctoral programs in biomedical research. Lunch will be provided. Contact Debbie Noureddine for more information or to RSVP.

Events

The university's chapter of Phi Delta Epsilon, the international medical fraternity, has developed the Children's Miracle Network Banquet as a means of supporting Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and the Children's Miracle Network (CMN). The banquet will be held Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in Thwing Ballroom. Tickets are $15, which includes a meal, live entertainment and one raffle ticket. All proceeds from the banquet and the raffle will benefit the CMN charity. E-mail banquet@case.edu with questions or ticket reservations.

The Department of English, the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities and the Cleveland Cinematheque will sponsor "An Evening of Buster Keaton Short Films" at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, at the Cleveland Cinematheque. Tickets: $8 general admission, $6 with a student ID or a Cinematheque membership and for Case Friends of English members and children 12 and under.

Anne Murphy, co-chair of the Digital Promise Project, will speak from 4 to 5:15 p.m. today at the Case Western Reserve Art Studio Gallery. A reception also will be held. Co-sponsored by the Department of Art History and Art.

The Master of Science Program in Positive Organization Development and Change will host a webinar session on "Appreciative Inquiry: Positive Revolution in Change" from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12. The speaker is David Cooperrider, Fairmount Minerals Professor of Social Entrepreneurship and faculty director of the Fowler Center for Sustainable Value. 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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Erik M. Jensen, David L. Brennan Professor at the School of Law, has been named editor of the Journal of Taxation of Investments.

The Amazon editors' selections for the Top Ten Best Books in Science for 2009 include Dissection: Photographs of a Rite of Passage in American Medicine 1880-1930 by James M. Edmonson, chief curator of the Dittrick Medical History Center in the College of Arts and Sciences, and John Harley from Yale University.

M.C. "Terry" Hokenstad, Ralph S. and Dorothy P. Schmitt Professor and Professor of Global Health at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, was honored by the Council on Social Work Education with the Partner in Advancing Education for International Social Work Award and invited to present the paper, "Global Social Work: Agenda for the Future." He made the presentation during the annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas. A proposal was made to create a Social Workers Across Borders Movement patterned after Doctors Without Borders.

November 11, 2009

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

Case in the News

Rock Hall events salute Janis Joplin

The Associated Press, Nov. 9, 2009
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and Case Western Reserve University are hosting talks this week by those who knew Joplin, including her siblings, her former road manager, and Jefferson Airplane guitarist Jorma Kaukonen.

Business Answers: To cut or not to cut

MSNBC, Nov. 8, 2009
Colleen DeBaise, small business editor at the Wall Street Journal, and Michael Goldberg, managing partner with Bridge Investment Fund and adjunct professor of banking and finance at Case Western Reserve University, answer viewer questions about the best way to make cuts and how to keep a happy home life while running a business.

Are women less interested in entrepreneurship than men are?

The Business Insider, Nov. 10, 2009
Entrepreneurship among women has actually fallen slightly over the past decade, in relative terms. Scott Shane of Case Western Reserve University analyzes the data to show this decrease and questions whether some societal element is preventing women from becoming their own bosses.

Higher Ed News

Senate's slow move toward student-loan bill is raising anxieties and opportunities

Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 11, 2009
A yearlong push by Congress to end the bank-based system of student lending has hit rough water in the Senate, as a result of delays due to the health-care debate, persistent pushback by loan companies, and lingering concerns among some college groups. Some higher-education leaders are still lobbying senators over the details while loan companies, refusing to surrender all that federal cash without a fight, may be having luck in working behind the scenes to persuade senators to reconsider the whole idea.

Case Daily - Nov 10, 2009

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:06:29 EST

Case Western Reserve Pays Tribute to Those Who Have Served on Veterans Day

In honor of the men and women who've served the United States through military service, the Binary Walkway, which serves as the gateway to the Case Western Reserve University campus at Euclid Avenue and Adelbert Road, will be lined with flags and signs on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.

The university's tribute will include a display of American flags, as well as flags representing each branch of the U.S. military--Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and the Coast Guard. There also will be POW-MIA flags paying tribute to the men and women who were either Prisoners of War or Missing in Action during military conflicts. In addition to the flags, the walkway will be lined with signs featuring statistics about America's veterans.

"We hope that members of our campus community will pause to remember the men and women who have served our country," says James Eller, associate director of academic resources in the Educational Services for Students. Eller and a team of people are coordinating the university's Veterans Day tribute on the Binary Walkway.

There also will be other ways of honoring veterans. Read more.

Employees Can Donate to Organizations
That Make a Difference at Annual Benefits Fair

Case Western Reserve University employees have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of thousands by donating to an agency of their choice during the 2009 Charity Choice Campaign. The annual campaign benefits hundreds of local and national nonprofit agencies that provide a range of services from providing emergency food and shelter to "green" organizations that focus on making the world a little cleaner.

Although the campaign runs through December 15, employees will also have an opportunity to make a donation during the Benefits Fair today and Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Thwing Center, and to talk to representatives from the three umbrella agencies: Earth Share Ohio, Community Shares and United Way of Greater Cleveland. Read more.

Campus News

The fall/winter issue of art/sci, the semi-annual publication of the College of Arts and Sciences, is now available online.

The American Red Cross will hold several blood drives on campus: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, both dates in the Thwing Center ballroom; and from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, in Nord 310. Schedule an appointment online.

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

For Faculty and Staff

The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) is hosting a discussion on the topic of "Technology in the Classroom " from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, in Clapp Hall 108. A panel consisting of Lev Gonick, vice president for information technology services and chief information officer, as moderator; faculty members Christine Hudak (Nursing), Anne Helmreich (Art History), Michael Kenney (Chemistry), and Daniel Cohen (History), and student Madeline Kraizel. Pizza and beverages will be served. RSVP by e-mail to UCITE.

The Department of Human Resources invites faculty and staff to attend the annual Benefits Fair today until 5:30 p.m. and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Thwing Center Ballroom. Drop by to make your 2010 Benelect elections, speak with Benefits Staff and Benelect insurance carriers, enter the SAC Basket Raffle, register to win special Benefits Fair prizes, and enjoy light refreshments.

For Students

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) recently formed a Transparency Ad-hoc Committee. The committee is charged with the following: Keeping the undergraduate student body informed about university changes, updates and events that directly impact the undergraduate student experience; working with university administration to distribute information to media easily used by students; and in conjunction with the USG Public Relations Committee, create innovative ways to publicize new and pertinent information. Contact USG President President Duwain Pinder via e-mail if interested in serving.

The American Medical Student Association, the Daniel Hale Williams Society and the Pre-Dental Society will host "An Evening with the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine" at 6 p.m., Wed., Nov. 18, in Clapp Hall 108. Students who are thinking of applying or just interested in a career in medicine are invited to hear what is recommended for acceptance into one of the nation's leading medical schools. Lina Mehta, associate dean of admissions, will answer questions. Light refreshments will be served following the presentation.

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

Events

The Flora Stone Mather Center for Women will present a discussion as part of its Multicultural Series on the topic of "Who’s Your Mama: Cultural Clash or Collaboration?" from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, in Thwing Center's Spartan Room. "Who's Your Mama?" is an interactive panel discussion in which four female panelists will discuss their personal experiences as moms of multicultural children. The panelists will also share tips and advice about raising multicultural children. Free lunch. Co-sponsored by Share the Vision.

"Diversity 360: Multiple Views of Creating a Career Narrative," will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16, in Thwing Center's 1914 Lounge. The session will offer a rich discussion illuminating the intersection of work, diversity, vision, and passion. Attendees should be prepared to explore the attributes, experiences and perspectives they each bring to an increasingly diverse and complex work place, asking the question "What makes you unique?" Register online. Co-sponsored by the Career Center and the Office of Inclusion, Diversity & Equal Opportunity with support from the Undergraduate Student Government.

The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative and the Center for Clinical Investigation's Data Management Core will present "Data Types," a seminar as part of the Topics in Managing Data seminar series, from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Wolstein 6136. This seminar will explain the various types of data encountered in research settings, and is suitable for data managers, data coordinators, project coordinators, principal investigators, and all research personnel interested in gaining a further understanding of the research data they collect.

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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Calvin Sharpe, John Deaver Drinko Baker & Hostetler Professor of Law and director of the Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Conflict and Dispute Resolution, was recently appointed a member of the UAW International Public Review Board–the 52-year old public panel that hears charges brought by union members against the Union. Sharpe also was recently elected to the United States Executive Board of the International Association of Labor and Social Security Law.

The Volokh Conspiracy blog was recently named the second most visited blog by legal academics by the TaxProf Blog. Jonathan Adler, professor of law, is a regular contributor to Volokh.

November 10, 2009

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

Case in the News

The Fall of the Berlin Wall: An invisible barrier, a cultural tapestry

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 10, 2009
Berlin was the world's arts hotbed in the 1920s but it all came to an end in 1933, said Louis Giannetti, author of "Understanding Movies" and film professor emeritus at Case Western Reserve University. To escape the Nazis, Marlene Dietrich and the creators of film noir came to Hollywood.

University Circle Secures $20 Million In Investment Tax Credits

90.3 WCPN, Nov. 9, 2009
Much of the money is planned for two projects: One is a new hotel on Euclid Avenue adjacent to the Case Western Reserve University campus. The other is a mixed use complex on Mayfield Rd. between Euclid Avenue and Little Italy, which will also be the site of a new RTA rapid station.

Indo-U.S. Education Summit

BigNews.biz, Nov. 9, 2009
The Indo-U.S. Education Summit at the India Habitat Center explored opportunities for academic collaborations between Indian institutions and American universities. Organized by the New Jersey based Indus Foundation, the summit was held for the first time in India. More than three hundred Indian institutions and organizations interested in academic collaborations participated in the summit. Case Western Reserve University was among U.S. universities which participated.

Save medical imaging from federal cuts

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 8, 2009
In an op-ed piece, Pablo R. Ros, the Theodore J. Castele University Professor and chair of the Department of Radiology at Case Western Reserve University, argues against Medicare funding cuts that would limit elderly patient's access to imaging technologies that are proven life-savers.

Lawyer opens new doors in Israel

Crain's Cleveland Business, Nov. 2, 2009
The Center for International Child Custody and Relocation, or CICCAR, is based in Israel, but founder Andrew Zashin said his own practice will remain in Cleveland and that CICCAR's connection to the area will be strong. He is planning a January symposium in Cleveland on cross-border child custody disputes and is applying for continuing legal education credit for participants. Two attorneys who have worked with Mr. Zashin, including Robert Strassfeld, director of the Institute for Global Security Law and Policy at Case Western Reserve University, said they see benefits to the project.

Higher Ed News

AAUP Announces Effort to Shore Up Academic Freedom at Public Colleges

Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 10, 2009
The American Association of University Professors is embarking on a campaign to protect academic freedom at public colleges in response to recent federal-court decisions seen as eroding faculty members' speech rights. The new campaign urges national faculty unions and higher-education associations...to push institutions to adopt policies broadly protecting faculty speech dealing with academic matters, institutional governance, teaching, research, and issues outside the workplace.

Case Daily - Nov 09, 2009

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:04:03 EST

Biblical Literacy by Timothy Beal Provides
All-time Greatest Biblical Hits

Common phrases like the apple of my eye, don't look back, let there be light, and the powers that be share a common origin—the Bible.

Case Western Reserve University's Florence Harkness Professor of Religion Timothy Beal writes about what he calls the Bible's "greatest cultural hits" in his new book, Biblical Literacy: the Essential Bible Stories Everyone Needs to Know.

Biblical Literacy provides readers with approximately 100 of the top Bible stories in a guide to understanding the Bible and its influence on social and popular culture. Read more.

Campus News

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

Staff Advisory Council is collecting new socks for homeless men and women in Cleveland. There will be a collection box in Thwing Center during the Benefits Fair, Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Wednesday, Nov. 11. Donations also can be dropped off at Mather Memorial R238 through Dec. 15. Go online for more information about the need in Cleveland.

The Weight Watchers at Work program will have a registration meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Thwing Center. The group will meet weekly on Wednesdays in Thwing from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. beginning November 18. Participants receive 12 sessions for $144, payable by cash, check or charge at the November 11 meeting. Send an e-mail to kayunger@att.net to learn more.

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

For Faculty and Staff

The Department of Human Resources invites faculty and staff to attend the annual Benefits Fair from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the Thwing Center Ballroom. Drop by to make your 2010 Benelect elections; speak with benefits staff and benelect insurance carriers; enter the SAC Basket Raffle; register to win special Benefits Fair prizes; and enjoy light refreshments.

The Office of the Provost is making available up to $200,000 during fiscal year 2009-2010 to support its initiative in Advanced Research Computing. These funds are intended to supplement external funding obtained by faculty researchers who invest in Advanced Research Computing, including the central High Performance Computing (HPC) Resource, operated as a core facility by Information Technology Services. Up to a 100 percent match may be obtained for hardware acquisition, software licensing and other expenditures related to use and support of the core facility. Applications are reviewed by the Advisory Committee on Research Computing. For more information, go online or contact Roger Bielefeld, director of Advanced Research Computing.

For Students

The Graduate Student Senate will host its annual Grad Night Out at the Winking Lizard in Lakewood, Ohio, from 7 p.m. to midnight, Thursday, November 19. All graduate students are welcome to come and enjoy free bowling, food and drinks. Bring your graduate student ID. Send an e-mail to Christa at caw30@case.edu with questions.

Case Western Reserve's STAND chapter is starting a mentoring group to connect students with refugees in the Cleveland area. Students will meet with the refugees on a regular basis to help them adjust to life in the United States. An information meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, in Thwing Center's Spartan Room. Snacks will be provided.

James Stoller, executive director of leadership development at the Cleveland Clinic, head of Cleveland Clinic Respiratory Therapy and adjunct professor in organizational Behavior at the Weatherhead School of Management, will speak to students about developing their leadership skills both personally and as members of the Greater Cleveland community at 12:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, in Thwing Center's ballroom. He will share accounts of his personal accomplishments and obstacles, as well as his perspective on what it means to be a leader.

Events

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

Robin Ciardullo from Pennsylvania State University will discuss "Planetary Nebulae and the Galactic Merry-Go-Round" at 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Natural History Museum. Light refreshments will be served. Earlier the same day, Ciardullo will give an Astronomy Colloquium at 11:30 a.m. at the Sears Library Bldg., Room 552, entitled, "The Structure and Kinematics of Galactic Disks."

Anne Murphy, co-chair of the Digital Promise Project, will speak from 4 to 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Case Western Reserve Art Studio Gallery. The Digital Promise Project is a federally mandated program designed to impact the educational field with the potential of the digital age. A reception also will be held. Sponsored by the Department of Art History and Art and the Ohio Arts Education Association.

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

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

The 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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The Duke Medical Alumni Association recently honored Pamela B. Davis with a Distinguished Alumna Award. Davis is dean and vice president of medical affairs at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, currently ranked among the country's top 25 schools of medicine. Davis is a graduate of Duke's Medical Scientist Training Program. She also completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Duke before becoming a clinical associate in the pediatric metabolism branch of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, where she received fellowship training in pulmonary medicine through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

November 9, 2009

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

Case in the News

Cuyahoga County's new government structure will likely bring gradual change, experts say

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 9, 2009
Joseph White, director of the Center for Policy Studies and chair of the Department of Political Science at Case Western Reserve University, said an impact on economic development by restructuring government in Cuyahoga County may be wishful thinking. White said development depends much more on geography, the global marketplace and the education of the workforce. Regardless, White and others believe the success of the new government depends on who gets elected.

As head of technology transfer at Cleveland's Case Western Reserve University, Mark Coticchia turns research into revenue

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 9, 2009
Mark Coticchia, vice president for research and technology management at Case Western Reserve University, and his team practice technology transfer. They shepherd to market the innovations that spring from the university's trove of research. Coticchia's office also had a hand in spinning out five companies from Case Western Reserve's research last year. The startups, with their promise of new jobs and wealth, make Coticchia one of the most important figures in reviving the struggling region, observers say.

Avo Photonics and Case Western Reserve University Announce Design and Development Contract

Reuters, Nov. 5, 2009
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University began a research program in 2008 to build an imaging catheter that would allow surgeons to monitor treatment and visualize intra-cardiac structures. Forward imaging catheters built by Avo Photonics, Inc., of Horsham, Pa., will be used as monitors during RF cardiac arrhythmia therapy. Case Western Reserve University's lead investigator on the project is Andrew Rollins, associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Christine Fleming, a graduate research assistant, was instrumental in the design and development.

University Hospitals begins trial to test vaccine for triple negative breast cancer

The Plain Dealer, Nov. 9, 2009
Women who had gotten wind of a clinical trial in the planning stages at University Hospitals Case Medical Center were eager for a better shot at battling the difficult-to-treat triple negative breast cancer. Calls and e-mails came from all over the United States and Canada, Great Britain and India, and 17 women were chosen for a clinical trial testing the safety and effectiveness of a vaccine to help prevent the disease's recurrence. The National Cancer Institute and the Avon Foundation gave Joseph Baar, oncologist, and Case Western Reserve University a research grant totaling nearly $250,000 for two years of a phase I clinical trial to assess the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine.

ADHD teen finds social skills difficult to master

Savannah Morning News, Nov. 9, 2009
A question and answer column with advice from Sylvia B. Rimm, director of the Family Achievement Clinic and clinical professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, focuses on a teen with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder.

Higher Ed News

More engaged

Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 9, 2009
Although budget cuts have many educators this year worried about the quality of education students receive, an annual survey being released today suggests that institutions—large and small, public and private—can achieve significant gains.

Case Daily - Nov 06, 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:02:34 EST

Virtual Coaching to Help Patients Talk to Doctors

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

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

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

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

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

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

Campus News

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

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

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

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

For Faculty and Staff

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

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

For Students

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

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

Events

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

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

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

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

Et al

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

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

November 6, 2009

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

Case in the News

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

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

Stimulus fuels gold rush for electronic health systems

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

The science of aging from all angles

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

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

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

Abroad in Italy, art students find inspiration

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

Higher Ed News

Bookless libraries?

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

Case Daily - Nov 05, 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:46:40 EST

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

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities at Case Western Reserve University will celebrate Janis Joplin—one of rock and roll's most passionate and influential artists—during the 14th annual American Music Masters¨ series Kozmic Blues: The Life and Music of Janis Joplin November 9-14.

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

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

University Honors Patricia Kilpatrick with Special Painting

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

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

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

Events

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

Students Stories

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

Et al

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

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

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

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

November 5, 2009

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

Case in the News

Enhanced Interrogation: Tom Shutt

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

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

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

Lab Link club experience opens science doors

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

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

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

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

Second Life Getting Enterprise Edition Hardware Appliance

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

Case Daily - Nov 04, 2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:04:32 EST

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

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

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

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

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

Autumn Leaf Detail Leads to Rich Spring Soil

What comes up blooming in spring has its start with those leaf blowers in full action now around campus.

The 20 employees on the grounds crew will be working 800 hours from now until the first snowfall to collect the leaves and branches and carting off some 900 cubic yards of leaves from the 74 acres of lawns around campus.

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

Case in Point to Perform National Anthem at Cavs Game

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

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

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

Campus News

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

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

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

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

For Faculty and Staff

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

For Students

The Department of Physiology and Biophysics will host an open house for third- and fourth-year students beginning at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 6, at the School of Medicine, Room E-501. The event will include tours and a reception.

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

Events

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

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

Scholars for Peace in the Middle East will discuss concerns about the developments of nuclear proliferation and other events in Iran when they meet in Cleveland for their two-day conference. The Islamic Republic of Iran: Multidisciplinary Analyses of its Theocracy, Nationalism, and Assertion of Power will be held November 8-10 at the Marriott Downtown at Key Center in Cleveland. The Case Western Reserve University Judaic Studies Program is hosting the event. Read more.

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

Et al

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

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

November 4, 2009

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

Athletics Spotlight

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

Case in the News

Despite limitations, techniques for monitoring patients with HF are improving

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

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

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

Area schools ranked among best neighbors; WU behind the pack

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

Santana, Journey founding member added to Janis Joplin tribute

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

Higher Ed News

Apples and Oranges

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

Case Daily - Nov 03, 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:17:55 EST

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

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

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

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

Campus News

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

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

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

For Faculty and Staff

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

For Students

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

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

Events

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

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

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

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

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

Et al

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

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

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

November 3, 2009

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

Media Moment

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

Case in the News

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

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

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

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

Around Noon

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

BMP Sunstone appoints Daniel Harrington to board of directors

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

Discoveries: A few of our favorite Midwest finds

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

Higher Ed News

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

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

Case Daily - Nov 02, 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:39:43 EST

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

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

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

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

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

Campus News

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

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

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

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

For Faculty and Staff

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

For Students

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

Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

November 2, 2009

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Case in the News

Can angel investors earn heavenly returns?

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

Pushing fresh produce instead of cookies at the corner market

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

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

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

Whatever happened to...

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

Hoping to get picked

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

Stimulus grants mean jobs for local medical institutions

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

Higher Ed News

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

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

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Kelvin Smith Library Adapts to Research, Instructional Needs of Campus Community

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Tianjin University and Case Western Reserve Partner to Enhance Educational Experiences

Case Western Reserve University Spartans Will Battle Nov. 14 for Chance to Remain Undefeated

H1N1 Injections Available for Pregnant Students, Staff and Faculty

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Science Wins Fight Over Evolution in Schools, Says Case Western Reserve Author

Tianjin University in China and Case Western Reserve Sign Agreement to Enhance Educational Experiences

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Case Western Reserve University's IDEAL

Women's Cross Country Team
Makes Fourth Straight Trip to NCAA

Case Western Reserve to Face Trine University
in Third Trip to NCAA Playoffs Nov. 21

Dwell Magazine's Sarah Rich to Discuss
How Sustainability Can Meet Design

H1N1 Injections Available
for Pregnant Students, Staff and Faculty

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