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August 23, 2017
The first new national guidelines since 2004 on identifying and treating high blood pressure in children and adolescents (aged 3-18 years old) have been published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which convened a panel of experts to produce the new recommendations. The AAP report,…
August 23, 2017
New research challenges long-held assumptions about how men and women view their intelligence The notion that young females limit their own progress based on what they believe about their intelligence—called the “bright girl effect”—does not persist into adulthood, according to new research from…
August 23, 2017
The Siegal Lifelong Learning Program will open its fall series on substance abuse Thursday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Landmark Centre (25700 Science Park Dr., Beachwood). The discussion is titled “Substance Abuse: A County's Perspective: How Did We Get Here and What's Being Done?” Attendees will…
August 23, 2017
Author Sarah Vowell will be on campus for Case Western Reserve University’s fall convocation Wednesday, Aug. 30, at 4:30 p.m. in Severance Hall. This annual event serves as the formal celebration to open the new academic year. As the Elaine G. Hadden Distinguished Visiting Author, Vowell will…
August 23, 2017
Graduate students can apply to participate in the iPals (International Partnerships and Learning) program to connect with fellow students from across cultures. The iPals program is offered in partnership with the Center for International Affairs. By partnering domestic and international students,…
August 22, 2017
PrecisionHawk, a company contracted by Facilities Services, will fly a drone (unmanned aerial vehicle) over several university buildings Wednesday, Aug. 23, from 6 a.m. to approximately noon. The drone will collect data using thermal imaging, still shots and video to facilitate roof and façade…
August 22, 2017
The Center for International Affairs will host a Global Talk Series event, titled “Say My Name Workshop + Supporting Chinese Students at CWRU,” Thursday, Aug. 24, at 11:30 a.m. in Nord Hall, Room 356. This student-led workshop is designed to provide faculty and staff with tips on Chinese name…
August 22, 2017
The Fisher Scientific Stockroom will have a grand re-opening show today (Aug. 22) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Millis Science Center, Room G31. For a limited time, there will be buy one, get one deals on chemicals. Breakfast and lunch will be served. There also will be prizes.
August 22, 2017
The 2017 Staff Advisory Council elections are now open. Staff in the following management centers will elect representatives for the 2017–2019 term: Academic Administration Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences School…
August 22, 2017
Rodeo Therapeutics receives early funding to develop 15-PGDH Inhibitors as human therapeutics Rodeo Therapeutics, a new drug development company created by two highly regarded Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine researchers, has raised $5.9 million to develop small-molecule drugs…