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Aneta Mullins, Todd Kolva, and David Miller
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…
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Call for submissions: Dorm room glow-ups at CWRU
Are you known for having a dorm setup that could rival a Pinterest board? Whether you’re a pro at thrifting the perfect accent lamp, turning your bunk into a cozy oasis with LED lights, or maximizing every inch of your space with smart storage hacks, we want to see it. The Daily is putting…
Stephen J. Petras, Jr.
A Legacy of Leadership: Stephen J. Petras, Jr. (LAW ‘79) Establishes First Endowment for the Canada-United States Law Institute at Case Western Reserve University School of Law
In a remarkable moment for international legal education, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Law has received a generous $100,000 gift from Stephen Petras (LAW ‘79), a respected attorney, professor and longtime supporter of cross-border cooperation. This generous gift establishes the…
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Become a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join University Health and Counseling Services for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) instructor training, which will take place from Monday, Aug. 11, to Thursday, Aug. 14. This in-person event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to…
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Student Information System to be unavailable due to maintenance
Due to scheduled maintenance, PeopleSoft SIS will be unavailable from Friday, July 25, at 7 p.m. until Sunday, July 27, at 8 a.m. During this time, users will be unable to view or update student details (including student account data, class schedules, class rosters, etc.) as well as other…
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Participate in a Summer Mushroom Identification series at the University Farm
Join the Case Western Reserve University Farm for a guided Summer Mushroom Identification series, where you can explore the fascinating fungi of northeast Ohio—from Chanterelle and Chicken of the Woods to Dead Man’s Fingers and oyster mushrooms. During these walks, you’ll learn how to safely…
Dan Flannery
Dan Flannery says teens have easy access to guns after incident at un-permitted block party
WEWS: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, said youth gun violence is the result of easy firearm access and peer pressure. He also highlighted reduced summer programming, mentioning that funding…
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Former faculty member Jane Kessler passes away at age 104
Jane Kessler (GRS ’51, psychology), a longtime Case Western Reserve University faculty member who retired in the 1990s, passed away July 21 at the age of 104. Kessler, a leader in child psychology, was on the faculty for more than 40 years before retiring as the Lucy Adams Leffingwell…
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CWRU School of Medicine’s Akua Abrah earns Fulbright award to combat a common cause of infant mortality in Ghana
It only took an instant for all of Akua Abrah’s career ideas to shift. Peering into the eyes of an infant at an orphanage in Ghana, she tossed aside her aspirations of becoming a veterinarian—inspired by repeated viewings of Eddie Murphy’s Dr. Doolittle. Though she had yet to hear the word…