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New Look, More Info for CWRU Travel Site

2011-09-07T16:29:48Z

Travel Services is pleased to announce the completion of its website upgrade. The site provides a wealth of useful information to CWRU travelers, guests, and administrative staff ranging from direct-bill agency approval forms to special rates for car rentals and local hotels. It now has easier navigation, enhanced content, and improved access to travel documentation. A new feature of the site provides flight status updates by flight number, route, and airport. Another feature delivers graphical updates on U.S. airport delays and weather. Useful international travel links provide advisories from the U.S. Department of State, as well as updates from the U.S. Center for Disease Control. Major weather, public health, and other news impacting university travel is regularly displayed on the homepage. CWRU visitors will benefit from enhanced information on Cleveland-area transportation options and airport services. In addition, hotels offering preferred CWRU rates are listed by proximity and displayed on a map grid. The site remains a convenient place to review CWRU Travel Policy, study frequently-asked questions, and apply for American Express Travel and Expense cards. "We're offering more information on a greater variety of subjects in an easier-to-read format" says Travel Services Manager Michael Kurutz. "The upgrade has transformed our site into a better resource for the entire CWRU travel community."

Chemistry Week Activities at CSU

2011-01-27T20:46:47Z

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Uptown “Shovel Ready” with $44.5 Million

2010-07-30T13:55:56Z

Construction begins on Aug. 2

Case Western Reserve University, MRN, Ltd and University Circle Inc. announced today that the first phase of Uptown, a mixed-use residential and retail project at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Mayfield Road, will begin on Aug. 2.

Uptown has closed $44.5 million financing from private and public sources to complete phase one of the project, including 102 housing units and 56,000 square feet of retail, restaurants and entertainment.

This project continues its momentum with the recent announcements regarding the engagement of Field Operations, an international landscape architect firm, to design a plan for the public spaces of the Uptown including the plaza and entertainment street. In addition, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), recently unveiled its design by London-based Foreign Office Architects and its decision to relocate at the intersection of Mayfield and Euclid, the gateway for this project.

â€œUptown will enhance the vibrancy of University Circle and engage the greater community,â€ said Barbara R. Snyder, president of Case Western Reserve University. â€œJohn Wheeler, our senior vice president for administration, and Russell Berusch, vice president for commercial real estate, deserve much of the credit as they have remained committed and provided the support in bringing this project to the exciting milestone of breaking ground.â€

Snow and Helplessness

2010-02-11T16:49:14Z

Feeling a little out of control this week! Over the weekend one of my cupboards was infiltrated by grain beetles. (EEEEWWWWWWWWW.) We are buried under a mass of snow (and recently named "worst snow city" in the country! aces!) plus the weather has knocked out my cable and internet since Monday. Thus, this quotation that I read the other day feels particularly apt. "An absolutely certain way in those days to draw down on one a wretched fate was to claim superiority in anything over any deity; nevertheless, people were perpetually doing so." Edith Hamilton, Mythology I get it, universe! Plagues, storms and deprivation have done their jobs. I AM YOUR PAWN. (Now can I have my cable and Internet back? I'm really wondering what happened on Lost.)

Announcing Spring Cultural Competency in Research Conference

2010-01-14T19:43:08Z

The Case Center for Reducing Health Disparities in partnership with the Community Engagement Core of the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) at Case Western Reserve University are hosting a unique oneâ€day conference that focuses on the rich cultural background of three Cleveland neighborhoods and how research can become better informed with cultural sensitivity. This conference includes Lolly the Trolley tours of the Stockyard neighborhood, Hough neighborhood, and Asiatown. Community leaders will guide participants through these neighborhoods, making stops along the way back to the conference center where the remainder of the program will take place. Participants will discuss how their morning experience can better inform their research. The conference, scheduled for May 19, 2010, is open to researchers, community organizations, and health care providers and is provided at a cost of $20 per participant. For more information or to register, please visit the Center for Reducing Health Disparities website or the Community Engagement Core website.

Prowl the Neighborhoods

2009-08-27T16:08:14Z

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.

History Department's Besse Fellow Expands Baseball History Entry for Encyclopedia of Cleveland History

2009-07-31T16:57:01Z

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.

Late Summer/Fall Concerts

2009-07-29T22:08:44Z

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...

Civic Engagement Fellows to Provide Day of Service in Cleveland

2009-07-14T18:28:38Z

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.

Community Cooperation and Inclusion

2009-07-10T14:36:29Z

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

Community Cooperation and Inclusion

2009-07-10T14:36:29Z

Recent Graduate Wants to Make Her Mark in Cleveland, Contribute to Region

2009-07-02T18:23:47Z

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.

Case Western Reserve Hosts High School Boys in Achievement Program

2009-06-22T18:33:43Z

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.

21st Century Neighborhood

2009-06-19T14:08:47Z

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

21st Century Neighborhood Continued

2009-06-19T13:41:55Z

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

Employee Ownership and Evergreen Laundry

2009-06-05T17:40:01Z

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

Community Wealth Building in Greater University Circle

2009-05-28T23:45:29Z

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.

Community Wealth Building in Greater University Circle

2009-05-28T23:45:29Z

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.

Community Wealth Building in Greater University Circle Continued

2009-05-28T20:56:52Z

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.

Breaking the Silence - African-Americans and Cancer in Cleveland

2009-05-15T12:26:54Z

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