Blog@Case Topics: Clevelandhttp://blog.case.edu/topics/ClevelandBrian Graybrian.c.gray@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/orgs/ksl/referenceRobert Guyrobert.guy@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/robert.guyErin Wolvertonerin.wolverton@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/cerealKimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsMarsha Braggmarsha.myhand@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsJeremy Smithjeremy.smith@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/jeremy.smithJohn Jervinskyjohn.jervinsky@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/jkjervyPatricia Schreiberpatricia.schreiber@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/admissionBrian Brauchlerbrian.brauchler@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/ugradchemDavid Porterdavid.porter@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/ccrhdGregory Szorcgregory.szorc@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/gps10Patricia Schellenbachpatricia.schellenbach@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsEmily Garveyemily.garvey@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/admissionJohn Gestjohn.gest@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/admissionHeidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsJeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssBrian Beckbrian.beck@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/bmb12Solomon Awesolomon.awe@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/admissionKATHERINE LOTTkatherine.lott@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/proserpina2008-01-30T19:57:02ZProwl the Neighborhoodshttp://blog.case.edu/wrss/2009/08/27/cityprowl2009-08-27T16:08:14Z2009-08-27T17:44:07Z
Continue to explore the neighborhoods of Greater University Circle with CityProwl walking tours. Join Jennifer Coleman and listen while you walk through the history, culture, architecture, and spirit of these neighborhoods of Cleveland. The Wade Park tour begins at Deuteronomy 8:3 Cafe. The Fairfax tour begins at Quincy Park. The Buckeye tour begins at the Soul of Buckeye Park. CityProwl tours can be downloaded onto your iPod, mp3 player, computer, or other audio device.
Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssHistory Department's Besse Fellow Expands Baseball History Entry for <em>Encyclopedia of Cleveland History</em>http://blog.case.edu/case-news/2009/07/31/baseballleagueresearch2009-07-31T16:57:01Z2009-07-31T18:15:54ZAs the Ralph M. Besse Fellow in the Department of History, Stephanie Liscio has spent the past year updating entries and adding new ones for the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History and expanded offerings related to the city's Negro League baseball history. The league was the first official professional black baseball league in the country.

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Two years after the National Negro Baseball League—the first official professional black baseball league—organized in 1920, Cleveland had its first League team, the Cleveland Tate Stars. The team moved from playing the sandlots to professional status in 1922 by becoming the first professional Negro League team.

But few people may know that during National Negro Baseball League history, the city had 11 League teams that took to the field when the umpire yelled, "Play ball!"

Baseball aficionados and Cleveland history buffs can now learn more about the League's past.

As the Ralph M. Besse Fellow in the Department of History, Stephanie Liscio has spent the past year updating entries and adding new ones for the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History and expanded offerings related to the city's Negro League baseball history.

Kimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsLate Summer/Fall Concertshttp://blog.case.edu/robert.guy/2009/07/index#0264232009-07-29T22:08:44Z2009-07-30T05:58:19Z
Classes start in a month... so I decided to go through all the concerts that I want to go to. Its mostly a wish list because I'm constantly poor and classes kind of get in the way of fun. So, if you are new to the Cleveland area, there are a lot of good concert venues in the area. The Grog Shop, in Coventry, is a great small venue with a personal feel to it. Great venue for small acts. Some of the best shows I've seen in Cleveland were there, like The Hush Sound and The Twilight (The best band in Cleveland!!). The Agora, located on Euclid, has a theater and a ballroom. The ballroom is a smaller stage, while the theater hosts larger acts like Motion City Soundtrack. It has been a staple of the Cleveland music scene, but unfortunately it is closed for the summer and there are no acts scheduled as of yet. The closure has resulted from many factors due to the economy, ownership issues and a naturally slower season. For more details check here. We all hope things go well and hope to see some great shows soon. Peabody's, near CSU is also a small venue. It mostly houses harder rock and rap shows. The Nautica Pavilion (formerly the Plain Dealer Pavilion, Formerly the Scene Pavilion, Formerly the Nautica Stage) in the flats, has a large variety of shows. It is an outdoor pavilion. When the sun goes down and the skyline lights up, the pavilion has one of the most stunning backdrops I have ever seen. The House of Blues is downtown. It is part of the famous chain started by Isaac Tigrett (founder of the Hard Rock Cafe) and Dan Aykroyd. It's notoriety tends to have a higher price tag, but it is a very fun venue with a bar and restaurant attached. The large venues are the Q (home of Lebron James... and now Shaquille O'neal) and the Wolstein Center. Other, less local venues include Blossom in Cuyahoga Falls and the Lakewood Civic Auditorium. Always keep an eye out for random shows at local bars and even the Rock Hall! Also, Case UPB has a great selection for Spot Nights, Fall concerts and Spring Fest. Just check the UBP site. There are also tons of free concerts like the Sparx concert series and Wade Oval Wednesdays (WOW). Cleveland has a great music scene... just keep your ears open. Some good up coming concerts: Airborne Toxic Event - House of Blues 8/4 Silversun Pickups/Cage the Elephant - Lakewood Civic Auditorium 8/7 Our Lady Peace - House of Blues 8/20 Blink 182/Weezer - Blossom 9/2 Ra Ra Riot - The Grog Shop 9/13 The Clarks - The Grog Shop 9/18 Sondre Lerche - Beachland Ballroom 9/18 Joshua Radin - Beachland Ballroom 9/19 And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Our Dead... - The Grog Shop 9/24 MuteMath - House of Blues 9/26 Built to Spill - The Grog Shop 10/4 Yo La Tengo - Beachland Ballroom 10/5 Hellogoodbye (w/ Hanson?!? wtf) - House of Blues 10/6 Guster - House of Blues 11/05 The Academy Is... - House of Blues 11/14 Dinosaur Jr. - The Grog Shop 11/20 (my 23rd birthday!! buy me a drink) Feel free to fill me in on anything I missed...
Robert Guyrobert.guy@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/robert.guyCivic Engagement Fellows to Provide Day of Service in Clevelandhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2009/07/14/civicengagementfellows2009-07-14T18:28:38Z2009-07-14T18:47:03ZNine Case Western Reserve students will spend Wednesday, July 15, devoting a day of volunteer service to several nonprofit agencies in Cleveland. The overall objective is to help them become more intimately connected to the community's needs, which will hopefully lead to them remaining in town and becoming part of the region's revitalization efforts.

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Nine Case Western Reserve students will spend Wednesday, July 15, devoting a day of volunteer service to several nonprofit agencies in Cleveland. The overall objective is to help them become more intimately connected to the community's needs, which will hopefully encourage them to remain in town and become part of the region's revitalization efforts.

Ignite Internship Initiative: Day of Service 2009 includes the current Civic Engagement Fellows, as well as students from the Cleveland Foundation, the Cleveland Hillel Foundation, Summer on the Cuyahoga Cleveland, and City Year. They will work at various locations doing projects such as neighborhood beautification and food distribution at a local pantry. Afterward, all of the students will meet up to reflect on the day's activities.

Kimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsCommunity Cooperation and Inclusionhttp://blog.case.edu/wrss/2009/07/10/deuteronomy2009-07-10T14:36:29Z2009-07-10T14:59:16Z
Join our moderator, Gladys Haddad, as she finishes exploring the Greater University Circle Initiative. This conversation focuses on community relationships between residents, business owners, different neighborhoods, and the institutions of University Circle. Held at the Deuteronomy 8:3 Cafe in Glenville, this session brings together the following speakers to discuss the Greater University Initiative. Marilyn Mobley, Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity, Case Western Reserve University Mittie Jordan, Owner and proprietor of Deuteronomy 8:3 Cortrell Kinney, Hough neighborhood resident Gary Norton, East Cleveland resident and President of City Council Listen to this conversation 660477_80156138.jpg Case for Community Day Tru Ministry Church-1.jpg 1176416_59431587.jpg
Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssCommunity Cooperation and Inclusionhttp://blog.case.edu/wrss/2009/07/10/deuteronomy2009-07-10T14:36:29Z2009-07-10T14:59:16Z
Join our moderator, Gladys Haddad, as she finishes exploring the Greater University Circle Initiative. This conversation focuses on community relationships between residents, business owners, different neighborhoods, and the institutions of University Circle. Held at the Deuteronomy 8:3 Cafe in Glenville, this session brings together the following speakers to discuss the Greater University Initiative. Marilyn Mobley, Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity, Case Western Reserve University Mittie Jordan, Owner and proprietor of Deuteronomy 8:3 Cortrell Kinney, Hough neighborhood resident Gary Norton, East Cleveland resident and President of City Council Listen to this conversation 660477_80156138.jpg Case for Community Day Tru Ministry Church-1.jpg 1176416_59431587.jpg
Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssRecent Graduate Wants to Make Her Mark in Cleveland, Contribute to Regionhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2009/07/02/emilyfoxprofile2009-07-02T18:23:47Z2009-07-07T14:53:16ZEmily Fox has no plans to leave Cleveland now that she has graduated from Case Western Reserve University. After three years, she left campus with the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Science in Social Administration (M.S.S.A.), and a certificate in nonprofit management. Fox has lived in the area since the age of 13 when her family moved to Shaker Heights from San Francisco. The recent social work graduate wants to be part of the solution to rebuild the city instead of taking flight to other places.

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Emily Fox has no plans to leave Cleveland now that she has graduated from Case Western Reserve University. After three years, she left campus with the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Science in Social Administration (M.S.S.A.), and a certificate in nonprofit management.

Fox has lived in the area since the age of 13 when her family moved to Shaker Heights from San Francisco. The recent social work graduate wants to be part of the solution to rebuild the city instead of taking flight to other places.

"Cleveland is a place that needs people. I like the challenges it offers," she says.

Kimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsCase Western Reserve Hosts High School Boys in Achievement Programhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2009/06/22/case_western_reserve_hosts_high_school_boys_in_achievement_program2009-06-22T18:33:43Z2009-06-22T18:50:56Z

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On Tuesdays and Thursdays, a group of male high school students from Cleveland's Martin Luther King Jr. and Glenville High Schools get a taste of college life on the campus of Case Western Reserve University. One of the objectives of the program is to help the young men make it through high school so that the prospect of attending college becomes a tangible and viable option. The young men--more than a dozen from each high school--are participants in Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland's Closing the Achievement Gap program, which aims to increase the graduation rate for all male students, with a special focus on African Americans. The Case Western Reserve community is a key partner in the program, which ends June 30. Janice Eatman Williams, assistant director of the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning, coordinates campus involvement from students, faculty, staff and departments. The young men are tutored in math, science, English and history by Case Western Reserve students. They also brush up on their computer skills in the Kelvin Smith Library computer labs. "The objective is to move these young men from 9th to 10th grade. On a national level, that's when they drop out of school," said Timothy Roberts, the program's liaison and coordinator at Martin Luther King Jr. High School. George Golden holds the same position at Glenville High School. Roberts said being exposed to a college campus helps the boys envision a positive future. He also said it was important for the young men to have role models to help them along the way. "They have resources and someone helping them. For some of them, this is the first time they have someone telling them they can be high achievers." During a recent Thursday session, Eatman Williams talked with the young men about speaking up when they do not understand their school assignments. She also emphasized the importance of practicing their academic skills. "The more often you see something, the more sense it begins to make. Repetition means reinforcement," she explained while going over a math lesson. "For instance, use your math skills while running errands for your mom at the grocery store. Add while you're in the store. If you enjoy sports, read the sports section of the newspaper to reinforce reading." At the same session, several Case Western Reserve students offered study tips and answered general questions about life as a college student. Roberts said there are chapters of the Closing the Achievement Gap program at every Cleveland public high school, as well as in East Cleveland. So far, he said the results show that the program is working. "We have reports from last year that show substantial advancement. This initiative will probably be implemented in other states. We could change the way urban education is structured." For more information contact Kimyette Finley, 216.368.0521.
Patricia Schellenbachpatricia.schellenbach@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news21st Century Neighborhoodhttp://blog.case.edu/wrss/2009/06/19/21stcenturytwo2009-06-19T14:08:47Z2009-06-19T15:27:40Z
Join our moderator, Gladys Haddad, as she explores the Greater University Circle Initiative and how it hopes to bring community wealth and economic inclusion to these neighborhoods of Cleveland. This conversation focuses on the 21st Century Urban Neighborhood with a combination of new and old residents, sustainable businesses, and collaborative environments. Held at the Shorebank Enterprise Center in Glenville, this session brings together the following speakers to discuss the Greater University Initiative. Andrew Watterson, Program Director, Office of Sustainability, City of Cleveland Holly Harlan, President and Founder, Entrepreneurs for Sustainability Chris Bongorno, Associate Planner, University Circle Inc Listen to Part One bikepath.jpg kids.jpg gardening.jpg
Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrss21st Century Neighborhood Continuedhttp://blog.case.edu/wrss/2009/06/19/21stcenturytwo2009-06-19T13:41:55Z2009-06-19T15:26:58Z
Join our moderator, Gladys Haddad, as she continues to explore the Greater University Circle Initiative and how it hopes to bring community wealth and economic inclusion to these neighborhoods of Cleveland. Held at the Shorebank Enterprise Center in Glenville, this session brings together the following speakers to discuss how to create a 21st century neighborhood with traditional and new residents. Steven Kiel, Managing Director, Hudson Consulting Group Genna Petrolla, Greater Circle Living Manager Dorothy Adams, Glenville Resident Donald Hunt, Hough Resident, Deputy Registrar, Case Western Reserve University Listen to Part Two solarpanels.jpg lightrail.jpg kids2.jpg garden.jpg
Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssEmployee Ownership and Evergreen Laundryhttp://blog.case.edu/wrss/2009/06/05/evergreen2009-06-05T17:40:01Z2009-06-07T01:40:45Z
Join our moderator, Gladys Haddad, as she continues to explore the Greater University Circle Initiative and how it hopes to bring community wealth and economic inclusion to these neighborhoods of Cleveland. This conversation specifically focuses on the details of the Employee Ownership Model, and specifically the Evergreen Cooperative Laundry. Held at Judson Manor in University Circle, this session brings together the following speakers to discuss the Greater University Initiative. John Logue, Director and Professor, Ohio Employee Ownership Center, Kent State University Jim Anderson, CEO, Evergreen Cooperative Laundry Cynthia Dunn, CEO and President, Judson Retirement Community Jill Rizika, Executive Director, Towards Employment Incorporated Listen to this conversation. CMA.jpg CBG.JPG WRHS.JPG CMNH.jpg Pictures courtesy of University Circle Inc
Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssCommunity Wealth Building in Greater University Circlehttp://blog.case.edu/wrss/2009/05/28/applicationone2009-05-28T23:45:29Z2009-05-29T16:48:28Z
Join our moderator, Gladys Haddad, as she continues to explore the Greater University Circle Initiative and how it hopes to bring community wealth and economic inclusion to these neighborhoods of Cleveland. Held at the Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation offices in Quincy Place, this session brings together the following speakers to discuss how the community development and institutional leaders of Greater University Circle are looking at this ambitious plan. John Hopkins, Executive Director, Buckeye Area Development Center Vickie Johnson, Executive Director, Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation Pam Holmes, Sr. Director, Community Outreach, The Cleveland Clinic Wyonette Cheairs, Community Development Specialist, Greater Circle Living Program, Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation Listen to Part One IMG_2094.JPG Pictures 076.jpg WOW8.6.08.NewBarleycorn 077.jpg Photos courtesy of University Circle Inc.
Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssCommunity Wealth Building in Greater University Circlehttp://blog.case.edu/wrss/2009/05/28/applicationone2009-05-28T23:45:29Z2009-05-29T16:48:28Z
Join our moderator, Gladys Haddad, as she continues to explore the Greater University Circle Initiative and how it hopes to bring community wealth and economic inclusion to these neighborhoods of Cleveland. Held at the Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation offices in Quincy Place, this session brings together the following speakers to discuss how the community development and institutional leaders of Greater University Circle are looking at this ambitious plan. John Hopkins, Executive Director, Buckeye Area Development Center Vickie Johnson, Executive Director, Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation Pam Holmes, Sr. Director, Community Outreach, The Cleveland Clinic Wyonette Cheairs, Community Development Specialist, Greater Circle Living Program, Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation Listen to Part One IMG_2094.JPG Pictures 076.jpg WOW8.6.08.NewBarleycorn 077.jpg Photos courtesy of University Circle Inc.
Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssCommunity Wealth Building in Greater University Circle Continuedhttp://blog.case.edu/wrss/2009/05/28/applicationtwo2009-05-28T20:56:52Z2009-05-29T16:43:52Z
Join our moderator, Gladys Haddad, as she continues to explore the Greater University Circle Initiative and how it hopes to bring community wealth and economic inclusion to these neighborhoods of Cleveland. Held at the Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation offices in Quincy Place, this session brings together the following speakers to discuss how the community development and institutional leaders of Greater University Circle are looking at this ambitious plan. Steven Standley, Sr. Vice President, System Services, University Hospitals MaryAnn Stropkay, President, ShoreBank Enterprise Margaret Carney, Case Western Reserve University, Architect/Planner Listen to Part Two Circle Home Tour 038.jpg Circle Home Tour 058.jpg Circle Home Tour 089.jpg Circle Home Tour 099.jpg Photos courtesy of Alejandro Rivera, Judson Manor.
Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssBreaking the Silence - African-Americans and Cancer in Clevelandhttp://blog.case.edu/ccrhd/2009/05/15/breaking_the_silence_africanamericans_and_cancer_in_cleveland2009-05-15T12:26:54Z2009-06-15T17:29:51Z
Read more about the Cancer Survivor/Cancer Caregiver Photo Exhibition at MetroHealth.org or view a video of the exhibit at NewsNet5.com. For coverage by WCPN (the Cleveland NPR station) visit their story on Cancer through the Camera Lens. You can share this post by sending the following url to your friends: http://tinyurl.com/breakingthesilence
David Porterdavid.porter@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/ccrhdCommunity Wealth Building and Economic Inclusionhttp://blog.case.edu/wrss/2009/05/14/guci2009-05-14T15:36:55Z2009-05-22T16:50:24Z
Join our moderator, Gladys Haddad, as she asks to defines the terms 'Community Wealth Building' and 'Economic Inclusion.' This program is a continuation of our series on the Greater University Circle Initiative. The following experts joined the discussion of this important topic: Ted Howard, Executive Director of the Democracy Collaborative, University of Maryland Lillian Kuri, Program Director for Special Projects, Cleveland Foundation Tracy Nicholls, Director of Economic Development, City of Cleveland Mikel Lezamiz, Director of Cooperative Dissemination, Mondragan Cooperative Corporation Listen to this program here. In addition, please visit the partners at Community-Wealth.org to learn more about innovative wealth building strategies. An introduction video is available here and more viewing options can be seen here.
Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssWhat Is Greater University Circlehttp://blog.case.edu/wrss/2009/05/13/introone2009-05-13T19:46:59Z2009-05-15T21:54:17Z
Join our moderator, Gladys Haddad, in the first dialogue about the Greater University Circle Initiative. The first discussion takes place in the University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland. Held at Judson Manor, this session brings together the following speakers to discuss the how the Greater University Circle area evolved and what it looks like today. John Grabowski, Krieger-Mueller Associate Professor in Applied History at Case Western Reserve University Mark Chupp, Visiting Assistant Professor, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University Listen to Part One Big Brothers Big Sisters Bethune students.jpg CFCD Youth Sports Clinic 7.jpg cfcd mural 1.jpg President Snyder and Pastor Clark.jpg
Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssWhat Is Greater University Circlehttp://blog.case.edu/wrss/2009/05/13/introone2009-05-13T19:46:59Z2009-05-15T21:54:17Z
Join our moderator, Gladys Haddad, in the first dialogue about the Greater University Circle Initiative. The first discussion takes place in the University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland. Held at Judson Manor, this session brings together the following speakers to discuss the how the Greater University Circle area evolved and what it looks like today. John Grabowski, Krieger-Mueller Associate Professor in Applied History at Case Western Reserve University Mark Chupp, Visiting Assistant Professor, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University Listen to Part One Big Brothers Big Sisters Bethune students.jpg CFCD Youth Sports Clinic 7.jpg cfcd mural 1.jpg President Snyder and Pastor Clark.jpg
Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssWhat is Greater University Circle Continuedhttp://blog.case.edu/wrss/2009/05/13/introtwo2009-05-13T17:53:33Z2009-05-15T21:52:03Z
The conversation continues as our moderator, Gladys Haddad, speaks with community residents, business owners, and community experts for Greater University Circle. Held at Judson Manor, this session brings together the following speakers to discuss how these neighborhoods have developed into their current situation. Janice Eatman Williams, Assistant Director, Case Center for Civic Engagement and Learning Ray Kristosek, Executive Director of Little Italy Redevelopment Corporation Vicky Trotter, Trotter Drycleaners Paul Volpe, City Architecture Listen to Part Two CFCD mural 7[1].jpg CFCD FRDC Volunteers[1].jpg
Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssAnd I moved here on purpose, toohttp://blog.case.edu/cereal/2009/04/17/and_i_moved_here_on_purpose_too2009-04-18T03:24:23Z2009-04-18T03:28:42Z
Hey, did everyone know that Cleveland leads the nation in drifters? I *heart* the Cleve!
Erin Wolvertonerin.wolverton@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/cereal