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23rd Florence Cellar Conference—“Aging and Public Policy: Advocacy and Practice Implications”
The University Center on Aging and Health and the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing will host the 23rd Florence Cellar Conference Friday, Sept. 27, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Executive Caterers at Landerhaven (6111 Landerhaven Dr., Mayfield Heights). This year’s theme is “Aging and…
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A 3.8-million-year-old fossil reveals the face of Lucy’s ancestor
CWRU researchers among team discovering “remarkably complete” cranium of early human ancestor species Yohannes Haile-Selassie—a Case Western Reserve University adjunct professor and curator at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History—and a team of researchers have discovered a “remarkably complete”…
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Robert Bonomo, antibiotic resistance expert, awarded Distinguished University Professorship
Antibiotic resistance, which develops when harmful bacteria and other damaging microorganisms become resistant to the antibiotics that once killed them, threatens to undo many of the powerful health gains achieved by the use of antibiotics. The problem arises from overuse and misuse of antibiotics…
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Dominique Durand, pioneer in neural research, understanding of epilepsy, named Distinguished University Professor
Maybe an answer to the vexing neurological mysteries of epilepsy will come to Dominique Durand during his preferred thinking time: on his 7-mile bicycle commute from his home in Shaker Heights to Case Western Reserve University.Or maybe the critical bioengineering breakthrough Durand desires…
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Child development expert Lynn Singer awarded Distinguished University Professorship
Cocaine-exposed infants, children with chronic lung disease arising from prematurity, babies suffering from the effects of fetal exposure to the drug Ecstasy—all are benefitting from the scholar’s eye and compassionate heart of Lynn Singer, professor of population and quantitative health sciences,…
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WISER annual kickoff event
Join the Women in Science and Engineering Roundtable (WISER) for its annual kickoff event Thursday, Aug. 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Strosacker Auditorium. Attendees will learn about WISER's peer mentoring program, outreach events and how they can get involved. The event is an opportunity…
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CWRU LaunchNET open house
Members of the community are invited to stop by CWRU LaunchNET’s office in the Thwing Center atrium (next to FedEx) for an open house Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests can meet the staff, learn about upcoming programs, and enjoy coffee and treats. View information about the open…
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Study Abroad Fair
The Study Abroad Fair showcases the many study abroad opportunities available to Case Western Reserve University students of all majors. The event fills the Case Quad with international opportunities, live music, free popcorn and ice cream and more. This year’s fair will be held Friday, Sept. 6,…
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QGrad kickoff party
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to QGrad's fifth annual kickoff party Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at ABC the Tavern (11434 Uptown Ave.). Attendees can meet new graduate students, have food and share in the excitement of the new year. QGrad is the…
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Information Security Office warns of vulnerabilities for certain Microsoft Windows operating systems
The Information Security Office (ISO) team is calling attention to two wormable vulnerabilities for certain Microsoft Windows operating systems. The vulnerabilities have been labeled as CVE-2019-1181 and 1182. They both allow for potential attacks and manipulation without any user intervention or…