Blog@Case Topics: featureshttp://blog.case.edu/topics/featuresKimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsHeidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news2008-05-15T22:22:17ZArthur H. Heuer: winner of the Hovorka Prize is a world leader in teaching and researchhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/05/15/heuer2008-05-15T19:50:10Z2008-05-15T22:22:17ZWith almost 500 publications to his credit, Case Western Reserve University's Arthur H. Heuer is a leading researcher in his field, having pioneered studies in transformation toughening of ceramics, the application of electron microscopy to engineering ceramics, biological ceramics, materials science of MEMS and paraequilibrium carburization of stainless steels.
University Professor and Kyocera Professor of Ceramics at the Case School of Engineering has long, distinguished career in materials science

Arthur H. Heuer

With almost 500 publications to his credit, Case Western Reserve University's Arthur H. Heuer is a leading researcher in his field, having pioneered studies in transformation toughening of ceramics, the application of electron microscopy to engineering ceramics, biological ceramics, materials science of MEMS and paraequilibrium carburization of stainless steels. Heuer is known as "Dr. Zirconia" for his work on transformation toughening of zirconia-based ceramics. His research, conducted with Arnold Caplan, on the structure of eggshells and mollusk shells, has broken new ground in applying materials science to understanding biological structures. Both the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Louvre in Paris have called upon Heuer's expertise to characterize the Renaissance ceramics in their collections.

For those and many other scholarly reasons, Heuer, University Professor and Kyocera Professor of Ceramics in the department of materials science and engineering, was named recipient of the Frank and Dorothy Humel Hovorka Prize, one of the highest honors a university faculty member can receive. Heuer will receive the award at Case Western Reserve's Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 18.

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsPsychological issues link teaching subjects for 2008 John S. Diekhoff winnershttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/05/14/diekhoff2008-05-14T16:03:45Z2008-05-14T16:33:06ZCreating emotional connections to subjects taught are important in successful teaching, according to Case Western Reserve University's winners of the 2008 John S. Diekhoff Award for graduate teaching, Heath Demaree, associate professor of psychology, and Athena Vrettos, associate professor and director of graduate studies in English.
Heath Demaree and Athena Vrettos recognized for their graduate teaching

Heath Demaree and Athena Vrettos

Creating emotional connections to subjects taught are important in successful teaching, according to Case Western Reserve University's winners of the 2008 John S. Diekhoff Award for graduate teaching, Heath Demaree, associate professor of psychology, and Athena Vrettos, associate professor and director of graduate studies in English.

This year's recipients expressed sentiments about being recognized and honored by their students. They will receive their Diekhoff Awards during commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 18.

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsExcellence in undergraduate teaching recognized with 2008 Wittke Awards at Case Western Reserve Universityhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/05/13/wittke2008-05-13T16:35:02Z2008-05-13T16:48:31ZCase Western Reserve University recognizes excellence demonstrated by professors in the classroom annually with the Carl F. Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. This year, Donald Feke, chemical engineering professor, and Richard Osborne, professor for management policy practice, have been named Wittke Award recipients.
Chemical engineering's Donald Feke and Management's Richard Osborne honored for their work in the classroom

Donald Feke and Richard Osborne

Case Western Reserve University recognizes excellence demonstrated by professors in the classroom annually with the Carl F. Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. This year, Donald Feke, chemical engineering professor, and Richard Osborne, professor for management policy practice, have been named Wittke Award recipients.

The Wittke Award was established in 1971 in honor of Carl Wittke, a professor, department chair, graduate school dean and university vice president during his tenure at Western Reserve University (1948-63).

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsUndergraduate mentors honored with 2008 Jackson Award at Case Western Reserve Universityhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/05/12/jackson2008-05-12T17:42:20Z2008-05-13T22:32:50ZThe positive impact Case Western Reserve University professors have on the lives of their students is recognized annually with the J. Bruce Jackson, M.D. Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Mentoring. This year, Anne Helmreich, art history associate professor, and Stacy Williams, communications studies assistant professor, have been named Jackson Award recipients.
Art History's Anne Helmreich and Communication Sciences' Stacy Williams recognized for work with students

The positive impact Case Western Reserve University professors have on the lives of their students is recognized annually with the J. Bruce Jackson, M.D. Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Mentoring. This year, Anne Helmreich, art history associate professor, and Stacy Williams, communications studies assistant professor, have been named Jackson Award recipients.

The Jackson Award was established in 2003 by J. Bruce Jackson, M.D., in honor of Dean Carl F. Wittke, his advisor, mentor and friend.

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsCase men's soccer team Brazil bound for friendlies and sightseeinghttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/05/07/brazil2008-05-07T15:52:19Z2008-05-07T16:39:40ZWhile many of their classmates are heading home for summer vacation and beginning summer jobs, the players on the Case Western Reserve University men's soccer team will kick-off their summer in Brazil, as they depart for South America today for ten days of competition, sight-seeing, and maybe a few surf lessons.

Men's soccer players on the field

While many of their classmates are heading home for summer vacation and beginning summer jobs, the players on the Case Western Reserve University men's soccer team will kick-off their summer in Brazil, as they depart for South America today for ten days of competition, sight-seeing, and maybe a few surf lessons.

The Spartans will spend time in Guaruja, Sa Paulo, Sao Bento do Sapucai, Ilha Grande and Rio de Janeiro. Highlights of the trip abroad will include a visit to Santos Stadium, the Pele Museum and the "Christ the Redeemer" statue.

"Only two of our guys have been to Brazil, so it's going to be a new experience for most of us," said Head Coach Dan Palmer. "It will certainly be a different culture that they've never experienced."

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsStudent Turning Point Society selects new members, looks ahead to fostering additional campus relationshipshttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/05/06/stps2008-05-06T16:04:36Z2008-05-06T16:24:09ZDuring a recent weekend brunch, Case Western Reserve University's Student Turning Point Society (STPS) welcomed 17 new members who will serve as ambassadors to share the spirit of Case Western Reserve with alumni, donors, and friends.

Members of the Student Turning Point Society

During a recent weekend brunch, Case Western Reserve University's Student Turning Point Society (STPS) welcomed 17 new members who will serve as ambassadors to share the spirit of Case Western Reserve with alumni, donors, and friends.

Christened after the campus sculpture of the same name, the Turning Point Society also encourages students to contribute to the success of Case Western Reserve. Nine members who will return for the 2008-2009 academic year also reaffirmed their commitment to the philosophy that students are not only responsible for gaining from their university but also for giving to it.

Jeffrey Zabinski, the society's new executive director, said the STPS already has set its sights on a significant assignment for the upcoming academic year.

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsCase Western Reserve University expands Community Card program to Cuyahoga county residentshttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/05/05/card2008-05-05T17:30:14Z2008-05-05T17:37:51ZJust in time for spring and summer activities, Greater Clevelanders can now take advantage of discounts to movies, area restaurants and more by signing up for Case Western Reserve University's Case Community Card.

Apply for your Case Community Card today!

Just in time for spring and summer activities, Greater Clevelanders can now take advantage of discounts to movies, area restaurants and more by signing up for Case Western Reserve University's Case Community Card.

The community card, which was introduced a few years ago as a pilot program for people living near the university in Cleveland wards 6-9, has recently expanded to include residents of the Greater Cleveland community.

"This program has been an excellent vehicle to invite members of the local community to explore our campus and participate in an assortment of programs, events and services offered throughout the year," said Latisha James, director of the university's Center for Community Partnerships. "Cardholders can enjoy many of the same amenities and benefits extended to each of the faculty, staff and students. More importantly, the Case Community Card enables our neighbors to have direct access to our campus facilities and services. We are excited to expand this program to the Greater Cleveland region and look forward to seeing more of our neighbors on campus soon."

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsCase Western Reserve University athletics awards handed out at annual banquethttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/04/30/awards2008-04-30T15:04:00Z2008-04-30T18:31:33ZCase Western Reserve University Athletics handed out its annual department awards tonight at the 2008 All-Sports Banquet in Horsburgh Gymnasium. Below are the description of each award and the winners.

Spartan Mascot

Case Western Reserve University Athletics handed out its annual department awards tonight at the 2008 All-Sports Banquet in Horsburgh Gymnasium. Below are the description of each award and the winners.

Patricia B. Kilpatrick Award

Four-year varsity participant with highest GPA.

Rebecca Winarski (Germantown, WI) - Women’s swimming and diving: Winarski has a 3.89 GPA and will graduate in May with a degree in mathematics.

Dorothy L. Hoza Award

Given to the female freshman, sophomore, or junior student-athlete, who has made a strong contribution to the Women’s Intercollegiate Sports Program, maintained a high level of academic achievement, shown leadership in the team and contributed service to the Department and University.

Ashleigh Tondo (McDonald, OH) - Women’s basketball: Tondo, a biology major and pre-med student, was a first-team All-University Athletic Association selection at guard this past season and started all 25 games for the Spartans. She averaged a team-best 14.9 points per-game (2nd in UAA) and a league-leading 4.8 assists per-game this past season.

Emily R. Andrews Award

The award is given to the outstanding senior who has made a strong contribution to the Women’s Intercollegiate Sports Program, maintained a high level of academic achievement, shown leadership in team, and contributed service to the department and University.

Lauren Seeds (Pickerington, OH) - Softball: In four seasons at Case Western Reserve, Seeds has played in every game, totaling 163. She was a second-team All-UAA selection in 2007 after batting .353 with 13 doubles and 17 RBIs. Seeds finished her senior season with a .348 batting average, a team-high 48 hits and scored 28 runs. A cognitive science and psychology major, Seeds will graduate in May.

Arthur P. Leary Award

The award is given to the outstanding freshman, sophomore, or junior who has demonstrated leadership in the team, maintained good academic standing in the University, demonstrated good sportsmanship, and made a contribution to the department and University.

Drew Gardella (Sagamore Hills, OH) - Wrestling: Gardella, a junior, finished the 2008 season with a 21-4 record on the mat, moving his career-record to 92-24 in three seasons at Case Western Reserve. He was given the 2008 University Athletic Association Most Outstanding Wrestler Award after finishing undefeated at the UAA Championships at New York University. Gardella, a biology, cognitive science and psychology triple major, was part of Case’s National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar All-American team last season.

Philip K. "Nip" Heim Award

Is presented annually to the senior male student-athlete who has made the most outstanding contribution to Case Western Reserve University through the athletics program. The selection is based on if he demonstrated leadership in the team, maintained good academic standing in the University, demonstrated good sportsmanship, participated in at least two years in the Case athletics program, and demonstrated loyalty to team and University.

Brandon Jeffries (Northfield, OH) - Football & Track: Jeffries was a four-year starter on the offensive line for the Spartans, earning Honorable Mention All-UAA accolades his first three seasons before earning first-team honors this past fall. Jeffries also earned second-team all-region honors from D3Football.com this past season, starting all 12 games for the Spartans at center. In track and field, he is an accomplished thrower, as he finished first in the weight throw at the Spartan Relays this past winter and finished runner-up in the shot put and weight throw at the UAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. At the UAA Outdoor Championships this* season, Jeffries took second in the shot put.

Bill Sudeck Outstanding Student-Athlete Award

This award honors the individual who best exemplifies the attributes of the Case Western Reserve University student-athlete in the spirit of legendary coach, mentor and friend William "Bill Sudeck. Coach Sudeck spent more than half his life - 46 years - shaping the young minds of cross country, basketball, and track and field athletes. The award is given to the student-athlete that has demonstrated and achieved significant athletic accomplishments, academic achievements, engagement in campus activities, and has shown leadership in athletics and in the classroom.

Kevin Bigart (Naperville, IL) - Men’s soccer: Junior forward Kevin Bigart started and played in all 18 games for the Spartans this past fall, scoring six goals and tallying two assists. Not only was Bigart a first-team All-UAA selection, but he earned second-team Academic All-American accolades. Bigart also garnered first-team All-Region and All-Ohio honors, as well as first-team All-Academic honors by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. A chemistry and pre-med student, Bigart led the Spartans to 12 victories this past fall and a No. 2 national ranking during the season.

Nancy Gray Rookie of the Year Award

Andrea Fischione (Export, PA) - Cross country & Track: Freshman Fischione had a breakout season for the Spartans in cross country, and her success has carried over to the track and field team. In cross country, Fischione finished third among all Division-III runners at the All-Ohio Invitational, earning herself second-team All-UAA honors and a trip to the NCAA Championships. Fischione has also run consistent in track and field this winter and spring.

Bill Sudeck Rookie of the Year Award

Sam Coffey (Middletown, OH) - Football: Freshman Coffey proved to have ice in his veins on several occasions this past fall, most notably when he drilled the game-winning field goal as time expired against conference rival Carnegie Mellon, and in the regular season finale when his career-long 42-yard field goal propelled the Spartans to a 20-17 victory over Ohio Wesleyan. Coffey was named the University Athletic Association Athlete of the Week on Special Teams six times this, earning him first-team All-UAA honors. He led the Spartans in total points (85) and made 12-of-17 field goals and 49-of-51 PATs.

Female Athlete of the Year Award

Esther Erb (Richmond, VA) - Cross country & Track: Senior runner Erb will leave Case Western Reserve University as one of the most accomplished athletes in school history. She has competed in a total of eight NCAA Division-III Championships, and has already qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships this spring in the 10,000-meter run. She has been named an All-American twice in cross country, once in indoor track and field and once in outdoor track and field. In cross country, she claimed the University’s first-ever University Athletic Association title in women’s cross country and was named the Great Lakes Runner of the Year. She is the first female in UAA history to accomplish the Triple Crown, as she won Most Outstanding Performer [running events] in both indoor and outdoor track as well as the individual title in cross country. This past fall, she won six consecutive races from Sept. 15-Nov. 17, including the All-Ohio Championships, where she bested a field composed of NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA runners. During the indoor track season, Erb ran a personal-best time of 17:17.21 in the 5,000-meter run, placing fourth overall and earning All-American accolades. Her first place finish in the 10,000-meter run at the Walt Disney Invitational already qualified her for the NCAA D-III Outdoor Track and Field Championships where she will have a chance to earn her fifth All-American award. At the UAA Outdoor Championships in Chicago, Erb took home titles in both the 1,500 and 5,000-meter run. Her time of 17:22.20 in the 5,000-meter run is a UAA record, a track record at the University of Chicago and an NCAA Division III provisional qualifying time.

Dr. David Hutter Male Athlete of the Year Award

Matt Paglia (Pittsburgh, PA) - Men’s soccer: Junior forward Paglia started in 17 games for the Spartans this past fall, scoring a team-best eight goals and tallying one assist. A first-team All-UAA selection, Paglia was named the UAA Athlete of the Week twice this past season, including Oct. 2 after he netted three goals in Case’s 3-0 victory over the College of Wooster. He was named a third-team All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) and was a first-team all-region selection by NSCAA, a first-team All-Ohio selection, and a second-team all-region selection by D3Kicks.com. A nursing major, Paglia led the Spartans to 12 wins this past fall and a No. 2 national ranking during the season.

For more information contact Creg Jantz, 216.368.6517.

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsUniversity Releases Details of Upcoming Yearlong Celebration of Darwinhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/04/29/darwin2008-04-29T16:08:26Z2008-04-29T16:36:52ZCase Western Reserve University is planning a yearlong celebration to help mark the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth -- and the 150th anniversary of the publication (November 24, 1859) of his influential book <em>On the Origin of Species</em> -- and has launched a Web site with the first details of events to be conducted on campus from fall 2008 to summer 2009.

Charles Darwin

Case Western Reserve University is planning a yearlong celebration to help mark the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth—and the 150th anniversary of the publication (November 24, 1859) of his influential book On the Origin of Species —and has launched a Web site with the first details of events to be conducted on campus from fall 2008 to summer 2009.

To celebrate the Year of Darwin—in honor of the British naturalist who proposed that evolution was the process by which current species change over time and new species arise—Case Western Reserve will host a series of lectures that demonstrate the importance and wide applicability of evolutionary ideas and approaches in varied spheres of intellectual and practical endeavor. Annual university events will adopt this theme and faculty may incorporate related issues into their courses. Details on the Darwin Celebration are now available online.

Among speakers to appear on campus between August, 2008 and April 2009, will be E.O Wilson, an eminent evolutionary biologist and popular writer who has won two Pulitzer Prizes, and Sean B. Carroll, who uses genetics and molecular biology to understand the evolution of animal form.

As part of the educational mission of the Case Darwin Celebration, the university is also looking to build an online archive of evolution-related essays.

Every Case faculty member is invited to submit an essay addressing how evolution or evolution-related ideas relate to his or her research or scholarship. Essays should be about 500 to 800 words in length and accessible to the general public. Members of the Darwin Planning Committee will review the essays. Those submissions deemed to contribute to the overall mission of effectively communicating the range of application of Darwinian ideas will be posted on the Darwin Celebration Web site. Essays should be submitted by July 1, 2008 to darwin@case.edu.

For more information contact Paula Baughn, 216.368.4443.

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsUCITE to Honor Five Glennan Fellows April 30http://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/04/28/glennan2008-04-28T20:00:06Z2008-04-29T16:09:22ZThe University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) invites the campus community to come out and learn about the research of and to celebrate the five faculty members who were selected as Glennan Fellows during the Annual Glennan Fellows Program, noon to 1:30 p.m., April 30 in the Herrick Room of the Allen Memorial Medical Library.
Five faculty will present award-winning projects

Glennan Winners

The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) invites the campus community to come out and learn about the research of and to celebrate the five faculty members who were selected as Glennan Fellows during the Annual Glennan Fellows Program, noon to 1:30 p.m., April 30 in the Herrick Room of the Allen Memorial Medical Library.

This year's Fellows—who represent the fields of sociology, law, engineering, biology, engineering and nursing—will present their award-winning projects during the program.

Pizza lunch and sodas will be provided at the session, and will be available beginning at 11:45 a.m. To help estimate the amount to order, UCITE requests RSVP's via e-mail, by calling 368-1224, or online.

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsRisk, learn, grow: Peter B. Lewis to be honored with Case Western Reserve University's First President's Award for Visionary Achievementhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/04/23/pbl2008-04-23T15:50:46Z2008-04-23T20:21:08ZPeter B. Lewis, chairman of Progressive Insurance Co. and one of the country's leading philanthropists, will be honored next month with Case Western Reserve University's first President's Award for Visionary Achievement. Lewis will accept the award from President Barbara R. Snyder at the university's commencement exercises on Sunday, May 18, at the Veale Convocation, Athletic and Recreation Center.
Progressive Insurance chairman and noted philanthropist to be honored at University Commencement May 18

Peter B. Lewis

Peter B. Lewis, chairman of Progressive Insurance Co. and one of the country's leading philanthropists, will be honored next month with Case Western Reserve University's first President's Award for Visionary Achievement. Lewis will accept the award from President Barbara R. Snyder at the university's commencement exercises on Sunday, May 18, at the Veale Convocation, Athletic and Recreation Center.

The university established the award this year to recognize individuals who have distinguished themselves through significant and exceptional service to the university and the world.

"The generosity of Peter B. Lewis has transformed organizations around the world. His philanthropy and personal engagement reflect great commitment to this university, the world and humanity," Snyder said. "Through his support and guidance, Peter has made a profound, positive and lasting impact on Case Western Reserve University. We appreciate his contributions to our institution and admire his great works for others. We are honored to recognize him as our first recipient of the President's Visionary Award."

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsSudeck's legacy lives on in naming of outdoor trackhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/04/21/sudeck2008-04-21T19:41:12Z2008-04-21T20:48:15ZThe track at Case Western Reserve University's Case Field has a new name. As of April 26th it will be the "Coach Bill Sudeck Track" after the University's legendary coach, mentor and friend.

James Wyant

The track at Case Western Reserve University's Case Field has a new name. As of April 26th it will be the "Coach Bill Sudeck Track" after the University's legendary coach, mentor and friend.

Sudeck, who coached cross country, track and field, and men's basketball at Case Institute of Technology (CIT) and Case Western Reserve for 46 years, died of cancer in 2000. Annually the university hosts a cross country race [Bill Sudeck Classic] and men's basketball tournament [Bill Sudeck Holiday Tournament] named in his honor.

"Coach dedicated his life to athletics at Case," said James Wyant, a former captain of the CIT Roughriders' cross country team under Sudeck. "It just seemed appropriate that the excellent track facility that you [the University] now have has his name associated with it. He pushed us hard, but also understood we had a fairly heavy academic load. He really cared about us."

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsEngineering professor and researcher honored with important 2008 American Chemical Society Awardhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/04/17/polymer2008-04-17T15:13:41Z2008-04-17T18:16:27ZAnne Hiltner, the Herbert Henry Dow Professor in Macromolecular Science and Engineering, has been named winner of the 2008 American Chemical Society Award in Applied Polymer Science, citing her for her "pioneering contributions in understanding the connections between hierarchical structure and properties of polymers, their blends and composites."

Anne Hiltner
Anne Hiltner

Anne Hiltner, the Herbert Henry Dow Professor in Macromolecular Science and Engineering, has been named winner of the 2008 American Chemical Society Award in Applied Polymer Science, citing her for her "pioneering contributions in understanding the connections between hierarchical structure and properties of polymers, their blends and composites."

The award is sponsored by the Eastman Chemical Co. Hiltner was formally honored at the 235th ACS National Meeting and Exposition in New Orleans.

Hiltner's work in exploring the structure processing property relationships in polymeric materials has made pioneering contributions in understanding the forced assembly process that brings together dissimilar polymers and other materials to produce hierarchical structures that are otherwise unattainable. She also has worked to develop effective industry/academic research cooperation, including assisting in the development (with Dow Chemical Co.) of a new commercially successful family of ethylene-based elastomers.

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsSmetona stocking-up victories, bonding with brotherhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/04/16/smetona2008-04-16T15:14:59Z2008-04-16T15:28:08ZThe University Circle area certainly won't have a shortage of Smetona's in the coming years, because not only do senior Joe Smetona and his brother John play tennis here at Case Western Reserve University, but there are likely four more Smetona siblings on the way to campus, all of whom plan on playing tennis for the Spartans.

Joe Smetona playing tennis

The University Circle area certainly won't have a shortage of Smetona's in the coming years, because not only do senior Joe Smetona and his brother John play tennis here at Case Western Reserve University, but there are likely four more Smetona siblings on the way to campus, all of whom plan on playing tennis for the Spartans.

"Someone will have to make a 'Smetona Shrine' somewhere after we leave here with all of our pictures around the room," joked Joe Smetona.

So far this season, Joe Smetona has played great tennis and helped the Case Western Reserve men's team post an 11-1 record this spring. Individually, he is 10-3 and ranked 19th in the Central Region by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) and has aspirations of making it to the NCAA Division-III Tennis Championships in May.

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsCase Western Reserve University Law School moot court team wins world championshiphttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/04/15/jessup2008-04-15T16:26:57Z2008-04-15T17:22:36ZFor the first time in its history, Case Western Reserve University School of Law won the Phillip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition Saturday, April 12, in Washington, D.C. The Jessup Competition, now in its 49th year, is the world's largest and most prestigious Moot Court tournament.
Team bests nearly 600 opponents in world's largest and most prestigious moot court competition

Team Case wins Jessup Cup

For the first time in its history, Case Western Reserve University School of Law won the Phillip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition Saturday, April 12, in Washington, D.C. The Jessup Competition, now in its 49th year, is the world's largest and most prestigious Moot Court tournament.

This year 598 schools from 98 different countries competed. Case Western Reserve's victory marked just the second time in 14 years—and third since 1990—an American team was crowned world champion. The coveted Jessup Cup will reside at the law school for the next year.

"The Jessup team's historic accomplishment speaks volumes about the quality of our students and our international law program," said Michael Scharf, professor of law and director of the Frederick K. Cox International Law Center. "Everyone I spoke to said it was the best Jessup finals in 20 years."

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsBenefits, challenges of wind energy take center stage at Research ShowCASEhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/04/14/energy2008-04-14T15:00:14Z2008-04-14T17:03:35ZThe world is addicted to electrical power, and the demand is increasing. Annual global generation of electrical energy was 16,424 billion kilowatt-hours in 2004; it's predicted to increase to 30,364 billion kilowatt-hours by 2030. The increase in oil prices, along with the desire to balance the need for increasing demands without ruining the environment is just one of the topics that will be discussed during the "Wind Energy: A Resource for the Future?" forum beginning at 12:30 p.m., April 17 at Case Western Reserve University's Sixth Annual Research ShowCASE.

wind turbines

The world is addicted to electrical power, and the demand is increasing. Annual global generation of electrical energy was 16,424 billion kilowatt-hours in 2004; it's predicted to increase to 30,364 billion kilowatt-hours by 2030.

The increase in oil prices, along with the desire to balance the need for increasing demands without ruining the environment is just one of the topics that will be discussed during the "Wind Energy: A Resource for the Future?" forum beginning at 12:30 p.m., April 17 at Case Western Reserve University's Sixth Annual Research ShowCASE.

It is obvious to researchers and the general public that problems will continue to arise in the United States and globally if energy demands go unmet. People depend on energy for everything from items that make life more pleasant for most—air conditioners, televisions and computers—to basic equipment that helps to make homes cleaner and healthier, such as washing machines and vacuum cleaners.

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsInstructional Technology and Academic Computing/MediaVision offering campus departments opportunity to earn videoconferencing equipmenthttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/04/11/video2008-04-11T15:03:55Z2008-04-11T19:23:02ZVideoconferencing offers countless opportunities for Case Western Reserve University departments: Meetings involving participants from different geographic locations; interviews of potential faculty or businesses outside of the Cleveland area; distance learning, research and project collaboration, just to name a few. However, one of the barriers to videoconferencing technology is cost. Taking note of this issue, the university's Instructional Technology and Academic Computing (ITAC) group is offering campus departments the opportunity to apply for Videoconferencing Opportunity Grants.

Videoconferencing offers countless opportunities for Case Western Reserve University departments: Meetings involving participants from different geographic locations; interviews of potential faculty or businesses outside of the Cleveland area; distance learning, research and project collaboration, just to name a few. However, one of the barriers to videoconferencing technology is cost. Taking note of this issue, the university's Instructional Technology and Academic Computing (ITAC) group is offering campus departments the opportunity to apply for Videoconferencing Opportunity Grants.

The department has set aside funds to support five turnkey systems, meaning the equipment will arrive as a fully functional videoconferencing system. ITAC\MediaVision will not only provide the technology, they will offer technical assistance as well. The value of each award is approximately $14,000, which includes a 50" flat-panel display, a high-definition videoconferencing appliance and universal remote control pre-wired into a cabinet. The videoconferencing connection operates over the campus IP network.

"This is a great opportunity to help departments gain access to technology that might have been previously inaccessible," said Michael Kubit, director of MediaVision. "Videoconferencing technology can be used to support all aspects of the university's academic, research and administrative functions."

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsNow reporting from the American Association for the Advancement of Science Meeting in Boston&hellip;senior Yvette Cendeshttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/04/10/cendes2008-04-10T15:18:07Z2008-04-10T15:26:49ZCase Western Reserve University physicist Lawrence Krauss—a writer of popular science books—may have some future competition for the bestsellers' list. Recently the National Science Writers Association (NASW) chose senior physics major Yvette Cendes as one of 10 undergraduates to participate in the American Association for the Advancement of Science's (AAAS) annual meeting in Boston.

Yvette Cendes

Case Western Reserve University physicist Lawrence Krauss—a writer of popular science books—may have some future competition for the bestsellers' list. Recently the National Science Writers Association (NASW) chose senior physics major Yvette Cendes as one of 10 undergraduates to participate in the American Association for the Advancement of Science's (AAAS) annual meeting in Boston.

"The reason this honor was so cool is that I got a press badge. That was fun," said Cendes.

But that wasn't everything the NASW offered. She was teamed up with Time magazine contributing writer Michael Lemonick for shadowing and mentoring. Lemonick introduced her to reporters and editors of major science magazines as well as scientists—many Cendes said she has admired for a long time.

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsKo plays tennis and finds research at Casehttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/04/09/ko2008-04-09T16:55:51Z2008-04-09T16:59:40ZAlthough Case Western Reserve University sophomore Kristin Ko had a successful four-year tennis career at Anderson High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, she did not plan on playing for the Spartans. Ko was interested in trying something new.

Kristin Ko

Although Case Western Reserve University sophomore Kristin Ko had a successful four-year tennis career at Anderson High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, she did not plan on playing for the Spartans. Ko was interested in trying something new.

"My parents, along with my brother, came up for Labor Day weekend my freshman year and while we were hitting balls up on the courts, some of the women on the varsity team saw me playing and told me 'you should join the team'. They continued to bug me, so I gave it a try."

And as they say 'the rest is history.' Ko currently plays No. 1 singles and doubles for the Spartans in her second season and although her record may not show it, interim Head Coach Dan Palmer has no reservations about her potential on the court.

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsCase Western Reserve University's MaDaCol presents spring concert, April 17-19http://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/04/09/madacol2008-04-09T16:50:30Z2008-04-17T15:59:10ZCase Western Reserve University's MaDaCol (Mather Dance Collective) will present its spring concert. Performances are at 8 p.m. April 17 and 18 and at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on April 19 in the Mather Dance Center, 11201 Bellflower Road, behind Church of the Covenant.

MaDaCol

Case Western Reserve University's MaDaCol (Mather Dance Collective) will present its spring concert. Performances are at 8 p.m. April 17 and 18 and at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on April 19 in the Mather Dance Center, 11201 Bellflower Road, behind Church of the Covenant.

MaDaCol is the university's dance ensemble of undergraduate dancers from a wide range of majors and community members.

The group will perform three works:
  • " Night Crawling," choreographed by Beth Salemi to music by Paul Leary and accompaniment by Marcelo Amaral. Performing this work will be Shayna Brahwaite, Shelly Farris, Genevieve Marie Hill, Brad Petot, Tessa Pope, Heather Sakai, Megan Tyler, Meg Wuerderman and Deb Carlson-Klein
  • " Lonely People," choreographed by Ken Gasch to Sarah Lohman arrangement of music by The Beatles. Dancing this work will be Erika Bailey, Shelly Coppola, Anne Deucher, Sayaka Fujioka, Trina Hines, Brian Houlihan, Erin Jones, Andrea LeBlond, Alison Sega, Jessica Stultz, Lauren Wescott and Owen Zicari
  • An untitled work by Kathleen Kohatsu and set to music by Harry Partch and danced by Melissa Cox, Maria Efimara, Elizabeth Gurdian, Sharona Hoffman, Claire Kenny and Marlee Ravia

Admission is $4 at the door. To learn more, call 216-368-6262.

For more information contact Susan Griffith, 216.368.1004.

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news