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October 19, 2020
Don’t believe the ‘murder hornet’ hype, but respect the insects—all of them Mashable: Mark Willis, a professor and chair of the Department of Biology, talked about not only the over-hyped Asian giant hornet, but also about the more dangerous common mosquito, because of its ability to transmit…
October 19, 2020
Could COVID-19 spread to wildlife in the Arctic? USA Today: Martin Nweeia, assistant professor at the School of Dental Medicine, shared concerns about the spread of COVID-19 to wildlife—in particular the narwhal, an arctic whale known for its 9 ft. tusk.
October 19, 2020
Restaurants turn to heated tents to extend outdoor dining into winter, but doctors worry The Columbus Dispatch: Mark Cameron, associate professor at the School of Medicine, discussed the trend of Ohio’s restaurants turning to heated tents to extend the outdoor dining season as long as possible…
October 19, 2020
The Greater Cleveland Chorus is currently hosting a donation drive to collect items for Cleveland women’s shelters/crisis centers and homeless shelters. In response to scary situations, the mother of the famous Fred Rogers once said, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are…
October 19, 2020
Through Nov. 10, CWRU Cycling is riding and fundraising for the Ohio City Bicycle Co-op's Pay What You Can (PWYC) program. The program allows those in need of a bike, bike repair, bike parts, etc., but who cannot afford it, to simply pay what they can for them and the rest is covered by other forms…
October 19, 2020
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine seek to optimize emerging methods of diagnosing two common neurodegenerative diseases—dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s disease dementia—that affect 1.4 million in the United States With a $5.5 million, five-year award from…
October 19, 2020
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to a documentary screening of Cut: Slicing Through the Myths of Circumcision Monday, Oct. 26, at 6 p.m. EDT via Zoom. Following the screening, film director Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon and Mark Aulisio, the Susan E. Watson Professor and…
October 19, 2020
Benelect open enrollment for 2021 is set to begin Monday, Nov. 9, and run through Monday, Nov. 30. The 2021 Benelect guide, the new premium rate sheets and instructions for making your elections in the online enrollment system are available online now. The Virtual Benefits & Wellness Fair…
October 19, 2020
Case Western Reserve University graduate students are invited to take a study break and participate in Grad Game Night Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 5:30 p.m. Join the Offices of Graduate Student Life and Multicultural Affairs in a highly interactive game of Mafia. In addition to the game, there will be a…
October 19, 2020
Leaders of the university’s Department of Human Resources invite faculty and staff to informational sessions regarding the 2021 Benefits and Wellness programs. Due to the pandemic, these sessions will be held virtually. The first session will take place Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. Get the Zoom…