Blog@Case Topics: Northeast Ohio

Blog@Case Topics: Northeast Ohiohttp://blog.case.edu/topics/Northeast%20OhioJeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssBrian Graybrian.c.gray@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg82009-08-31T14:50:30ZASM International's Geodesic Domehttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/08/31/asm_internationals_geodesic_dome2009-08-31T14:49:28Z2009-08-31T14:50:30Z

According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer (August 30, 2009) the ASM International's geodesic dome has been nominated to be listed with the National Register of Historic Places. See a picture of the structure and get more details at the ASM website about Materials Park.

Brian Graybrian.c.gray@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8Prowl 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/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

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Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssBsbal Rned by Txt Msgs?http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/07/02/bsbal_rned_by_txt_msgs2009-07-02T14:30:37Z2009-07-02T14:31:22Z

I think I have seen everything now. No longer is at least one team of the West Akron Baseball League using their traditional dugout hand signs for the base coaches. To be a coach on this team, you better be on the same "network" as the team manager. The commands to the base coaches are being delivered by text messages. The Akron Beacon Journal reported that the team manager, the son-in-law of the former Cleveland Indians skipper Mike Hargrove, has started utilizing the technology because the coaches were missing the signs. I can already see how this will play out in the next Major League movie.

Brian Graybrian.c.gray@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg821st 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

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

Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssOhio Collaborative Conference on Bioinformatics (OCCBIO)http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/06/15/ohio_collaborative_conference_on_bioinformatics_occbio2009-06-15T19:53:05Z2009-06-15T19:58:14Z

The fourth annual Ohio Collaborative Conference on Bioinformatics will be hosted by Case Western Reserve University on June 15-17, 2009. The conference provides an interdisciplinary forum for the discussion of methods, research findings, and experiences. An important goal for the conference is to foster long-term collaborative relationships and networking opportunities within the domain of computational approaches to biology that benefit Ohio. See: http://www.occbio.org/2009/index.shtml

Brian Graybrian.c.gray@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8Employee 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.

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

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

Photos courtesy of Alejandro Rivera, Judson Manor.

Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssCommunity 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

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

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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

Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssComing Soon!http://blog.case.edu/wrss/2009/04/09/2009intro2009-04-09T18:41:17Z2009-04-09T18:44:52Z

The 2009 Regionally Speaking series is under production! This program is moderated by Gladys Haddad, Professor of American Studies and Director of the Western Reserve Studies Symposium on â€œCommunity Wealth Building and Economic Inclusionâ€ within the Greater University Circle Initiative. We will engage residents and community experts to discuss the historical and current important issues that face the neighborhoods surrounding University Circle.

Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssConversations in Slavic Villagehttp://blog.case.edu/wrss/2008/07/01/slavicvillageone2008-07-01T13:16:18Z2008-07-01T15:04:37Z

Join our moderator, Gladys Haddad, as she continues the community dialogue with residents, business owners, and community experts in the Strategic Investment Initiative Neighborhoods. The next discussion takes place in the Slavic Village neighborhood of Cleveland. Held at the headquarters of Third Federal Savings and Loan, this session brings together the following speakers to discuss the how neighborhoods are vital to the livable city. Paul Huml, Chief Operating Officer, Third Federal Savings and Loan Mary Beth Holdford, Manager of Corporate Responsibility, Arcelor Mittal Steel Gene Bak, Executive Director, Polish American Cultural Center Charles Gliha, Coordinator, Broadway Public Art Listen to Slavic Village Part One

Photos courtesty of Slavic Village Development

Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssConversations in Slavic Village Continuedhttp://blog.case.edu/wrss/2008/07/01/slavicvillagetwo2008-07-01T13:08:28Z2008-07-01T15:03:50Z

The conversation continues as our moderator, Gladys Haddad, speaks with community residents, business owners, and community experts in the Strategic Investment Initiative Neighborhoods. This discussion takes place in the Slavic Village neighborhood of Cleveland. Held at the headquarters of Third Federal Savings and Loan, this session brings together the following speakers to discuss the how neighborhoods are vital to the livable city. Marie Kittredge, Executive Director, Slavic Village Development Vern Hartenberg, Executive Director, Cleveland Metroparks Ron Soeder, President, Cleveland Boys and Girls Club Ben Stefanski, President, Polish American Cultural Center Listen to Slavic Village Part Two

Photos courtesy of Slavic Village Development

Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssConversations in Detroit Shorewayhttp://blog.case.edu/wrss/2008/06/03/detroitshorewayone2008-06-03T21:10:27Z2008-06-05T21:40:00Z

Join our moderator, Gladys Haddad, as she continues the community dialogue with residents, business owners, and community experts in the Strategic Investment Initiative Neighborhoods. The next discussion takes place in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood of Cleveland. Held at the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization offices in the Gordon Square Arts District, this session brings together the following speakers to discuss the how neighborhoods are vital to the livable city. Matt Zone, Cleveland City Council, Ward 17 Chip Marous, President of Marous Brothers Construction Lee Chilcothe, Resident of Detroit Shoreway and the Eco-Village John Wilbur, Assistant Director, City of Cleveland Department of Community Development Listen to Detroit Shoreway Part One

Photos courtesy of Jeffrey T. Verespej

Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssConversations in Detroit Shoreway continuedhttp://blog.case.edu/wrss/2008/06/03/detroitshorewaytwo2008-06-03T21:01:34Z2008-06-05T21:41:07Z

The conversation continues as our moderator, Gladys Haddad, speaks with community residents, business owners, and community experts in the Strategic Investment Initiative Neighborhoods. This discussion takes place in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood of Cleveland. Held at the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization offices in the Gordon Square Arts District, this session brings together the following speakers to discuss the how neighborhoods are vital to the livable city. Jeff Ramsey, Executive Director of the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization Joy Roller, Executive Director of the Gordon Square Arts District Raymond Bobgam, Executive Artistic Director of Cleveland Public Theater Stephanie Morrison-Hrbek, Executive Director of Near West Theatre Listen to Detroit Shoreway Part Two

Photos courtesy of Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization and Jeffrey T. Verespej

Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssConversations in Glenville-Wade Parkhttp://blog.case.edu/wrss/2008/05/24/famicos_one2008-05-24T20:23:44Z2008-05-29T20:15:06Z

Join our moderator, Gladys Haddad, as she continues the community dialogue with residents, business owners, and community experts in the Strategic Investment Initiative Neighborhoods. The next discussion takes place in the Glenville-Wade Park neighborhood of Cleveland. Held at the Famicos Foundation offices in the historic Notre Dame building on Ansel Road, this session brings together the following speakers to discuss the how neighborhoods are vital to the livable city. John Anoliefo, Executive Director, Famicos Foundation Sabra Pierce Scott, Councilwoman Ward 8, City of Cleveland Chris Ronayne, President, University Circle Incorporated Listen to Glenville-Wade Park One

Photos courtesy of the Famicos Foundation

Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrssConversations in Glenville continuedhttp://blog.case.edu/wrss/2008/05/24/famicos_two2008-05-24T20:11:55Z2008-05-29T20:15:52Z

The conversation continues as our moderator, Gladys Haddad, speaks with community residents, business owners, and community experts in the Strategic Investment Initiative Neighborhoods. This discussion takes place in the Glenville-Wade Park neighborhood of Cleveland. Held at the Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation offices in Quincy Place, this session brings together the following speakers to discuss the how neighborhoods are vital to the livable city. John Anoliefo, Executive Director, Famicos Foundation Emily Peck, Leader of Neighbor to Neighbor Association Janice Eatman Williams, Assistant Director, Case Center for Civic Engagement and Learning Listen to Glenville Wade Park Two

Photos courtesy of the Famicos Foundation

Jeffrey Verespejjeffrey.verespej@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/wrss