Blog@Case Topics: mandel center for non-profit organizationshttp://blog.case.edu/topics/mandel%20center%20for%20non-profit%20organizationsKimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsHeidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news2010-06-28T14:13:37ZMandel Center Yankey Award Recognizes Two Community Volunteershttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2010/06/28/yankeyawards20102010-06-28T13:12:50Z2010-06-28T14:13:37ZTwo women who are passionate about helping young people, communities in need and arts organizations received the 2010 John A Yankey Student Community Service Award from the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations.

Two women who are passionate about helping young people, communities in need and arts organizations received the 2010 John A Yankey Student Community Service Award from the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations.

Janet Coquillette and Melissa Johnson were recognized for their community outreach efforts with the Yankey award and a $1,000 prize.

The award is presented to Mandel Center students who have been actively engaged as a volunteer in one or more successful community services activities or projects while a student at the center. The spirit of the award is designed to recognize students who exemplify Emeritus Professor John A. Yankey's dedication to community service and the nonprofit sector.

Coquillette and Johnson have both since graduated and continue to work on their community outreach efforts. Learn more about this year’s recipients:

Kimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsCase Western Reserve University Ranked One of the Nation's Top 20 Medical Schools by U.S.News & World Reporthttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2010/04/15/usnewsrankings2010-04-15T14:23:29Z2010-05-26T17:36:52ZCase Western Reserve University once again ranked as one of the best medical schools in the nation in the annual U.S.News & World Report "America's Best Graduate Schools" rankings. Of the 146 national programs surveyed by the magazine, Case Western Reserve's School of Medicine ranked 20th in research—and overall, an improvement of five places over last year's ranking. This ranking once again placed it highest among Ohio medical schools.
School improves 5 places in latest magazine rankings; University's Health Law program ranked No. 3 in the nation

Case Western Reserve University once again ranked as one of the best medical schools in the nation in the annual U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Graduate Schools" rankings. Of the 146 national programs surveyed by the magazine, Case Western Reserve's School of Medicine ranked 20th in research—and overall, an improvement of five places over last year's ranking. This ranking once again placed it highest among Ohio medical schools.

"This ranking reflects the extraordinary efforts of our faculty to continue to pursue medical breakthroughs, as well as the excellence of our student body," said Pamela B. Davis, dean of the School of Medicine. "I congratulate everyone in our academic community on this well-deserved recognition."

Other highlights from this year's rankings include: The School of Law's health law program ranked third in the nation, up from No. 5 last year; and the university's programs in biological sciences improved to 34th in the nation, up from No. 42 in 2007, the last time this specialty was surveyed by U.S. News; biomedical engineering ranked 11th, up from No. 12 last year; and the university's master's in nonprofit management program ranked 11th.

"We are pleased to see this progress in the standing of some of the university's most impressive programs," President Barbara R. Snyder said. "Our task now is to build upon those strengths and also achieve gains in other disciplines."

Kimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsEast Cleveland Wants Change; <br />CWRU Social Justice Alliance Plans to Helphttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2010/02/12/eastclevelandsjai2010-02-12T17:52:20Z2010-02-12T18:19:43ZThe Social Justice Alliance and Institute seeks to promote collaborative research, pedagogical innovation and curriculum development, the growth of social justice leaders, and annual programming to foster intellectual inquiry, civic dialogue, and community-bridge building. This new university-wide strategic initiative's debut project focuses on East Cleveland.

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East Cleveland, Ohio, Mayor Gary Norton stood at the front of the bus as it pulled away from Case Western Reserve University's campus. He began an inspiring tour for a busload of leaders from across Cleveland, sharing the city's assets, as well as his hopes and plans for economic, physical, and community revitalization.

The 90-minute tour kicked off a half-day session at Case Western Reserve University for people interested in the transformation of East Cleveland.

The event was sponsored by CWRU's Social Justice Alliance and Institute (SJA/I), a newly launched university-wide strategic initiative, whose debut collaborative project focuses on East Cleveland.

The Social Justice Alliance and Institute seeks to promote collaborative research, pedagogical innovation and curriculum development, the growth of social justice leaders, and annual programming to foster intellectual inquiry, civic dialogue, and community-bridge building.

Kimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsTreu-Mart Fellows Give Back to Communityhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2010/02/03/treumart32010-02-03T17:39:12Z2010-02-03T19:21:58ZThe Treu-Mart Youth Development Fellowship provides support and professional development for professionals who work with youths during non-school hours. Case Daily will continue to share a few of the participants' stories. Since its inception in 2004, more than 10,000 youths have been positively impacted by the work of the fellows.

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The Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations, a nationally recognized program, serves as a resource to the development of nonprofit leadership and community development. The programs offered through the center provide a greater depth of understanding of a topic not only through substantive content grounded in the latest research, but also through application techniques and support that enable participants to apply their knowledge to make meaningful positive changes in their workplaces.

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

Treu-Mart Fellows are professionals who:

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

Katherine Morris is one of nearly 150 youth-service professionals who have benefited from the Treu-Mart Fellowship. Read her story.

Kimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsMandel Center Takes Key Step in Leadership Searchhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2010/01/26/mandelcenterupdate2010-01-26T15:23:19Z2010-01-26T16:09:31ZA search advisory committee for a Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations executive director and Mandel Professor is making progress in the search for a new leader to helm the center.

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A search advisory committee for a Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations executive director and Mandel Professor is making progress in the search for a new leader to helm the center.

Grover "Cleve" Gilmore, dean of the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, is the committee's chair.

Steven Feldman, professor of marketing and policy studies at the Weatherhead School of Management, has been named interim director. His major areas of teaching focus on business ethics and nonprofit ethics and trusteeship. In 2007, he was awarded the Fulbright Distinguished Lectureship in Business Ethics at Shanghai International Studies University. Feldman, who has been on the faculty at Case Western Reserve since 1983, also is a member of the Mandel Center Faculty Council.

Feldman will serve as interim director through June.

Kimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsTreu-Mart Fellows Give Back to Communityhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2010/01/08/treumart22010-01-08T17:25:20Z2010-01-08T19:37:04ZThe Treu-Mart Youth Development Fellowship provides support and professional development for professionals who work with youths during non-school hours. Case Daily will continue to share a few of the participants' stories. Since its inception in 2004, more than 10,000 youths have been positively impacted by the work of the fellows.

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The Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations, a nationally recognized program, serves as a resource to the development of nonprofit leadership and community development. The programs offered through the center provide a greater depth of understanding of a topic not only through substantive content grounded in the latest research, but also through application techniques and support that enables participants to apply their knowledge to make meaningful positive changes in their workplaces.

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

Treu-Mart Fellows are professionals who:

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

Renee Jones is one of almost 150 youth-service professionals who have benefited from the Treu-Mart Fellowship. Read her story:

Kimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsTreu-Mart Fellows Give Back to Communityhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2009/11/20/treumart12009-11-20T16:26:50Z2009-11-20T16:54:07ZThe Treu-Mart Youth Development Fellowship provides support and professional development for professionals who work with youths during non-school hours. Case Daily will share a few of the program participants' stories over the next several months. Since its inception in 2004, more than 10,000 youths have been positively impacted by the work of the fellows.

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The Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations, a nationally recognized program, serves as a resource to the development of nonprofit leadership and community development. The programs offered through the center provide a greater depth of understanding of a topic not only through substantive content grounded in the latest research, but also through application techniques and support that enables participants to apply their knowledge to make meaningful positive changes in their workplace.

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

Treu-Mart Fellows are professionals who:

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

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

Kimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsJewish Community Federation of Cleveland Leader, Cleveland International Film Festival<br /> Receive Nonprofit Awards from Mandel Centerhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2009/07/24/mandelcenterawards092009-07-24T18:05:58Z2009-07-24T19:20:23ZRecipients of the 2009 Leadership in Nonprofit Management Award and Organization Innovation Award, presented by the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations at Case Western Reserve University, fill special niches in social services and cultural arts in the Cleveland nonprofit scene. This year's recipients are Stephen H. Hoffman, president of the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland, and the Cleveland International Film Festival.

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Recipients of the 2009 Leadership in Nonprofit Management Award and Organization Innovation Award, presented by the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations at Case Western Reserve University, fill special niches in social services and cultural arts in the Cleveland nonprofit scene.

This year's recipient of the Leadership Award is Stephen H. Hoffman, president of the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland, for his contributions and service as a leader of Cleveland's prestigious philanthropic and social service organization. The Organization Award will go to the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) for its innovative work as a community organization, including notable achievements in audience participation and drawing national attention.

Hoffman and CIFF will receive the honors at the Mandel Center's annual Nonprofit Awards event on Tuesday, September 29, 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ballroom at Park Lane Villa in Cleveland. Members of the community are invited to attend the reception, which will feature keynote speaker Diana Aviv, president and CEO of Independent Sector—a national leadership forum for America's nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. During her talk, Aviv will explore the cascading effects of the recession on the nonprofit community at the local, regional and national levels. Hear about ways to transform the nonprofit sector's difficulties into an opportunity for the sector to reinvent itself.

Kimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsRecent 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-newsJanice Eatman Williams is Recipient of <br />President's Award for Distinguished Servicehttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2009/06/16/presidentaward12009-06-16T18:13:23Z2009-06-18T15:27:08ZJanice Eatman Williams wants Case Western Reserve University students to not only become familiar with their academic lessons, but also the cultural classroom that surrounds the university. She is a recipient of the President's Award for Distinguished Service.

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Janice Eatman Williams wants Case Western Reserve University students to not only become familiar with their academic lessons, but also the cultural classroom that surrounds the university.

"We have all of this," she says while pointing out different museums and resources in University Circle. To help students who will be spending several years as part of the campus community become familiar with the area, she leads walking heritage tours of the University Circle, Glenville and Hough neighborhoods.

Eatman Williams, assistant director of the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning, is a recipient of the President's Award for Distinguished Service. She received the award during the annual Staff Service Awards Brunch last week. The awards program was a collaborative effort between the Department of Human Resources, the Staff Advisory Council and the Office of the President.

Kimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsCase Western Reserve University Announces Leadership Transition<br /> at Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizationshttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2009/06/09/mandelcentertransition2009-06-09T19:09:18Z2009-06-09T19:20:11ZAfter nearly eight years at the helm of Case Western Reserve University's Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations, Executive Director Susan Lajoie Eagan has resigned effective of June 30. John A. Yankey, the Leonard W. Mayo Professor Emeritus of Family and Child Welfare at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, has been named part-time interim executive director and will serve through December.

After nearly eight years at the helm of Case Western Reserve University's Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations, Executive Director Susan Lajoie Eagan has resigned effective of June 30. John A. Yankey, the Leonard W. Mayo Professor Emeritus of Family and Child Welfare at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, has been named part-time interim executive director and will serve through December.

"Susan Eagan has been a dynamic leader for the center, and her work has been an immense asset to the university community," says Deputy Provost Lynn Singer. "We're very fortunate that John Yankey has stepped in to this position, and we know that the center is in very good hands."

A national search will be initiated for a permanent executive director of the Mandel Center during the fall semester.

Yankey, who came to Case Western Reserve as a faculty member in 1973, participated in the establishment of the Mandel Center and previously served as its interim executive director and director of community services. Since his retirement in 2005, he has continued to teach a strategic planning course. He has authored dozens of management studies, publications and research reports.

Kimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsResearch ShowCASE to Feature Dozens of Interactive Displayshttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2009/04/10/researchshowcaseinteractive2009-04-10T19:04:15Z2009-04-10T19:13:27ZAlthough Research ShowCASE is known for its hundreds of poster displays, the event also features interactive displays. The Case Western Reserve and local communities are invited to check them out during this year's event, which takes place Thursday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Veale Convocation Center.

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Although Research ShowCASE is known for its hundreds of poster displays, the event also features interactive displays. The Case Western Reserve and local communities are invited to check them out during this year's event, which takes place Thursday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Veale Convocation Center.

Go online for a full schedule of events.

"A record-number of researchers—more than 600—from Case Western Reserve University and its affiliates will celebrate a broad range of ground-breaking studies," says Cindy Barker, director of Research ShowCASE 2009, which is expected to draw several thousand people during the daylong event.

Of those hundreds, dozens will be interactive projects. Below are just a few that will be on display:

Kimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsCase Western Reserve Students Contribute to Rebuilding Efforts in New Orleanshttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2009/03/06/neworleans2009-03-06T18:12:30Z2009-03-06T18:34:48ZHave survivors of Hurricane Katrina been forgotten? Not by 20 students from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, the Weatherhead School of Management, the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations. They plan to pick up hammers and nails&mdash;a few shovels and hoes&mdash;over spring break, March 8-15, when they return to New Orleans to continue efforts to rebuild the city in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

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Have survivors of Hurricane Katrina been forgotten?

Not by 20 students from Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Weatherhead School of Management, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations. They plan to pick up hammers and nails—and a few shovels and hoes—over spring break, March 8-15, when they return to New Orleans to continue efforts to rebuild the city in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

The students will volunteer for New Orleans City Park.

Kimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsCase Western Reserve University Earns 2008 Pillar Award for Community Servicehttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/12/11/pillaraward2008-12-11T16:40:32Z2008-12-15T15:23:20ZCase Western Reserve University, which offers over 500 community outreach programs for nearly 600 community partners, is being recognized with a 2008 Pillar Award for Community Service. This is the first time the university has received the award, according to Latisha James, director of the Center for Community Partnerships.

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Case Western Reserve University, which offers over 500 community outreach programs for nearly 600 community partners, is being recognized with a 2008 Pillar Award for Community Service. This is the first time the university has received the award, according to Latisha James, director of the Center for Community Partnerships.

Developed by Smart Business Network and Medical Mutual, the Pillar Award honors businesses and individuals dedicated to making Northeast Ohio a better place to live. The Pillar Award embraces a broad definition of community service, including charitable giving, volunteerism, pro bono work and other forms of giving back.

The university—along with other award winners—will be honored at a ceremony this evening. Case Western Reserve President Barbara R. Snyder is scheduled to accept the award on behalf of the university. In addition, winners are featured in the December issue of Smart Business Cleveland and Smart Business Akron/Canton, on newsstands now.

Kimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsCase Western Reserve University wins Northeast Ohio Environmental Awardhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/10/09/environmentalaward2008-10-09T18:32:59Z2008-10-09T18:47:29ZCase Western Reserve University's sustainability efforts have earned the institution a Northeast Ohio Environmental Award.

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Case Western Reserve University's sustainability efforts have earned the institution a Northeast Ohio Environmental Award.

The program, sponsored by the Biodiversity Alliance and Dominion, recognizes and honors the outstanding achievements of organizations, businesses and individuals in a wide range of environmental initiatives throughout the region, and pays tribute to those who have demonstrated a commitment to environmental excellence, leadership and accomplishment in the fields of community, business, primary/secondary education and higher education. Award winners received a plaque and a cash award of $2,500.

Kimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsNational NACC meeting comes to campus this weekhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/06/18/nonprofitretreat2008-06-18T19:14:07Z2008-06-18T19:21:01ZThe Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations will have the opportunity to showcase its new Bellflower Road building when the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC) brings its spring retreat and meeting to Cleveland. The meeting will take place at the Mandel Center, which is also called home to the international headquarters of NACC.

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The Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations will have the opportunity to showcase its new Bellflower Road building when the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC) brings its spring retreat and meeting to Cleveland. The meeting will take place at the Mandel Center, which is also called home to the international headquarters of NACC.

"This is a milestone for a nonprofit center to have its own building," said Amy McClellan, NACC's executive director -- and the meeting host for leaders from some of the 47 nonprofit academic centers around the world. When the Mandel Center dedicated its new building last November, it became the first center to have a freestanding facility dedicated to nonprofit management education.

Kimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsProfessor Steven Feldman to discuss American-Chinese business relationshttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2008/02/22/fulbright2008-02-22T16:00:43Z2008-02-22T16:38:27ZAssociate professor Steve Feldman spent the first part of 2007 in the People's Republic of China as a Distinguished Professor of Business Ethics through the Fulbright Scholars program. He will talk about his firsthand experiences teaching and carrying out international business ethics research in the Far East on Thursday, Feb. 28. "China Lessons: A Fulbright Experience in Shanghai" will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the Toepfer Room in Adelbert Hall.

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American and Chinese business relations have been placed under a magnifying glass following last year's food and toy recalls and the ethical and cultural differences will be viewed with more intensity with the approaching Olympic Games this summer in Beijing.

The relations and challenges are also at the center of Case Western Reserve associate professor Steve Feldman's research.

Feldman spent the first part of 2007 in the People's Republic of China as a Distinguished Professor of Business Ethics through the Fulbright Scholars program. He will talk about his firsthand experiences teaching and carrying out international business ethics research in the Far East on Thursday, Feb. 28. " China Lessons: A Fulbright Experience in Shanghai" will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the Toepfer Room in Adelbert Hall. Lunch will be provided.

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsCase Western Reserve University continues legacy of nonprofit educationhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2007/11/06/mandelcenter2007-11-06T14:24:51Z2007-11-06T16:33:42ZThe new $11 million home for the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations at Case Western Reserve University symbolically reflects the nonprofit world's concepts of partnership and community. Established with a gift from the Mandel Foundation, the Mandel Center -- a national leader in nonprofit education -- officially opened its new residence during a dedication celebration on November 5.</
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The quiet, light-filled elegance of the new $11 million home for the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations, at Case Western Reserve University, symbolically reflects the nonprofit world's concepts of partnership and community. Established with a gift from the Mandel Foundation, the Mandel Center—a national leader in nonprofit education—officially opened its new residence during a dedication celebration on November 5.

Kimyette Finleykimyette.finley@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsMandel Brothers Receive Highest MSASS Honorhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2007/06/08/mandel2007-06-08T16:11:31Z2007-06-08T16:14:26ZThe Mandel brothers&mdash;Jack, Joseph and Morton&mdash;were honored as the first recipients of The Advocate for Social Justice and Leadership Development Award from the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations at Case Western Reserve University.
For their work as advocates of social justice and leadership development

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The Mandel brothers—Jack, Joseph and Morton—were honored as the first recipients of The Advocate for Social Justice and Leadership Development Award from the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations at Case Western Reserve University. In recognition of their family's commitment to educate leaders in the field of social services and nonprofit organizations, the Mandels received the prestigious honor during the MSASS and Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations diploma ceremony at Temple-Tifereth Israel on Sunday, May 20.

Grover "Cleve" Gilmore, MSASS dean, said the honor would only be given when the most selective criteria have been met.

"There was never a doubt about who should be selected as the lead recipient of our highest honor," said Gilmore. "In the community of philanthropists, the Mandel family stands alone. Their high level of involvement and long-term commitment to the education of leaders in the social services and the nonprofit community is in its own right, a reason for recognition."

Heidi Coolheidi.cool@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/case-newsCase students turn the world into a global classroomhttp://blog.case.edu/case-news/2007/03/28/abroad2007-03-28T14:46:23Z2007-03-28T15:15:13ZEducation has gone global for Case Western Reserve University students participating in spring trips to the Ukraine, the Netherlands, Turkey, Kenya and the Dominican Republic.
Students use Spring Break as a unique learning experience

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Education has gone global for Case Western Reserve University students participating in spring trips to the Ukraine, the Netherlands, Turkey, Kenya and the Dominican Republic.

This spring, 44 undergraduate and graduate students traveled to the Netherlands, with another 21 participants headed to Kenya and five students to the Ukraine through the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences (MSASS) spring abroad program. The weeklong intensive study trips explored social service issues in the various countries. This year's enrollments in the spring abroad trips were the highest since the program started several years ago, according Grover C. Gilmore, dean of MSASS.

Each trip had a different focus that reflects social issues pertaining to the country and the faculty leader's expertise. For example, the students traveling with adoption expert Victor Groza examined changes in the social service system in the Ukraine that now favors moving children from institutions to permanent homes.

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