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Faculty Work-in-Progress—“Domestic Horrors in the Age of Revolution: Acid Throwing in Leonora Sansay's Secret History; or, The Horrors of St. Domingo”
In recent years, Europe and Asia have seen a surge in acid attacks that have increased public awareness of the highly gendered, racial and political elements of this particularly gruesome crime. Acid attacks, or acid throwing, however, has a long history—though it is one that isn’t well documented.…
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Learn more about your health with the Health Risk Assessment
Faculty and staff have a chance to get a snapshot of their health status by completing a free and confidential Health Risk Assessment this fall. The Health Risk Assessment, or HRA, is a comprehensive and private questionnaire that creates a personalized risk profile. The HRA is available online…
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Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve School of Medicine announce program to advance discoveries by the next generation
Grant award provides new discovery pathway for MSTP students to translate promising scientific discoveries into medicines Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine recently announced a new program to help the next generation of…
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HCM to be unavailable overnight Saturday
Due to scheduled maintenance, PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) will be unavailable Saturday, Oct. 26, from midnight to 6 a.m. Campus community users will be unable to approve time, update time or view pay details as well as other functionality within HCM during this time. For assistance…
Exciting Economics Electives for Students of All Majors
The economics department is excited to announce several brand-new electives for Spring 2020, as well as a handful of electives returning after a long hiatus. These include Economics of Crime, Economics of Sports, Environmental Economics, and Economics of Organizations and Employment Relationships.…
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“Accessing Health Care in the United States”
Health care in the United States can be confusing, overwhelming and expensive. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will host a free educational session on how to access health care in the United States for international members of the university community. Titled “Accessing Health Care in the United…
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“Keeping the Conversation Going: A Case Western Reserve Dialogue on Human Trafficking”
The Health and Human Trafficking Law Clinic will bring together members of the community for a multidisciplinary conversation on human trafficking Wednesday, Oct. 30, in Mandel Community Studies Center, Room 108. Titled “Keeping the Conversation Going: A Case Western Reserve Dialogue on Human…
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Great Pumpkin (HIIT) Workout
Kick off the Uptown "Upside Down" Halloween Bash with a free Great Pumpkin Workout Saturday, Oct. 26, from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. at Toby's Plaza. This 30-minute, high-intensity interval training class, led by One to One Fitness Center personal trainer Daniel Augusto, will use pumpkins in lieu of…
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New study: Giving up the car keys could lead to social isolation for older adults
Putting the brakes on seniors’ driving privileges can leave them feeling socially isolated, according to new research from Case Western Reserve University. The good news is researchers believe alternative transportation options and technology—such as FaceTime or Skype—may help seniors feel more…
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Zeta Beta Terror
The brothers of Zeta Beta Tau and Theta Chi will host their fifth annual haunted house, Zeta Beta Terror, Nov. 1, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity House (11120 Magnolia Dr.) The haunted house will benefit MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger. The event will feature hot chocolate,…