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Navigating the cosmos: David Gerdes charts his course as the new College of Arts and Sciences dean
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the summer 2025 edition of art/sci. Read more from this issue. When David Gerdes interviewed to be chair of the University of Michigan’s physics department, no one asked how he’d handle campus repercussions from a global crisis. But 13 months…
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Solve political conflicts through the lens of complexity science
Many people—including world and national leaders—seem to think of the world in atomistic terms: like a clock, they can take a simplistic action to manipulate one component. But this attitude simplifies the world, and misses the complexity of relationships that are intertwined. Complexity science…
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Here’s how to level up your elevator pitch
With summer internships in full swing—and fall career fairs just weeks away—Case Western Reserve University students are introducing themselves to supervisors, mentors and recruiters at lightning speed. That’s where a tight, well‑told elevator pitch comes in handy: a 30‑second story that sparks…
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Clear browser cache before logging into Student Information System
Scheduled maintenance was performed on the Student Information System (SIS) over the weekend. Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are encouraged to clear their browser cache before logging in. View instructions on how to clear your cache. Log in to the system. For…
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Student employment training for supervisors
Case Western Reserve University staff and faculty members who manage student employees are invited to join the Office of Student Employment for a training webinar Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. This training is designed to provide guidance and updates to departmental supervisors and administrators…
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Sharing of sad news
Dear Colleagues, I am sorry to share news of the passing of our esteemed colleague, role model and friend, Dr. David Schiraldi, professor and former chair of the Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering. Dave served our school for 18 years with unwavering dedication as a…
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Physics’ Robert Brown joins panel discussion hosted by the American Association of Physics Teachers
Earlier this month, Robert Brown, Distinguished University Professor and the Institute Professor in the Department of Physics at Case Western Reserve University, took part in a panel discussion hosted by the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) titled “The Future of Physics Education:…
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Register for the Student Employment Job Fair
The Office of Student Employment at Case Western Reserve University invites employers looking to hire student workers to register for the Student Employment Job Fair Thursday, Aug. 21, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Tinkham Veale University Center ballroom. At the event, students seeking employment…
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Meet three veterans strengthening the CWRU community
Each year, Hire a Veteran Day (July 25) reminds us of the invaluable qualities individuals who served in the United States Armed Forces bring to every corner of civilian life. At Case Western Reserve University, veterans continue their mission of service as educators, researchers, public safety…
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CWRU experts discuss overcoming low health literacy on Cardi-OH podcast
In “Podcast 55- Using the Teach-Back Method to Improve Patient Understanding,” experts from Case Western Reserve University joined the Ohio Cardiovascular and Diabetes Health Collaborative (Cardi-OH) for a podcast discussion. Sonal Patil and Colin Crowe—assistant professors at the School of…