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Law Professor Maureen Guirguis, on Cleveland's work to fight human trafficking
How Cleveland has become a leader in trying to eradicate human trafficking The Christian Science Monitor: Maureen Guirguis, law professor and co-director of the Human Trafficking Law Clinic, weighed in on the work of the Renee Jones Empowerment Center in helping human trafficking victims across…
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Traffic alert: Sidewalk and road closures on East Boulevard this week
Sidewalk closure begins July 12 Starting Wednesday, July 12, the sidewalk on the east side of East Boulevard between Bellflower Road and the Severance Hall parking garage will be closed for construction on the Nord Family Greenway project. Pedestrians should use the west side sidewalk. There will…
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Vitamin D may improve sunburn, according to new clinical trial
Results show high doses of vitamin D reduce swelling, inflammation High doses of vitamin D taken one hour after sunburn significantly reduce skin redness, swelling, and inflammation, according to a double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial out of Case Western Reserve University School of…
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PRCHN Seminar: Cleveland Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Analysis
Curious as to how many Cleveland residents use tobacco products, how many feel safe in their neighborhood, or what Clevelanders think about the future? Be sure to attend the next Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods (PRCHN) Seminar Series on Wednesday, July 12, at noon in the fourth…
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Productive Writing in the Summer
With a little more than a month left before the start of the fall semester, there is still time for faculty members to work on their writing. Join the University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) on Thursday, July 13, for a group discussion with Megan Jewell from the Writing…
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Wireless upgrade July 14 may cause intermittent outages
From 3 to 6 a.m. on Friday, July 14, University Technology engineers will upgrade software for Cisco Wireless controllers across the university. Wireless users may experience intermittent outages on the wireless network during this timeframe. Impacted networks include: CaseWireless, …
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Going global: CWRU hosts international admissions counseling conference
In any year, being an international student comes with its share of challenges, from passports to housing to cultural differences. But in today’s tumultuous political climate in the U.S. and abroad, students looking to enroll in another country can face even greater obstacles. This week, more than…
Single Protein Controls Genetic Network Essential for Sperm Development
Bottom Line: Scientists have found a single protein—Ptbp2—controls a network of over 200 genes central to how developing sperm move and communicate. The protein works by regulating how RNA is processed during each stage of sperm development. Journal in Which the Study was Published: Cell…
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Professional Development Center focus group
The Department of Human Resources' Professional Development Center is looking for volunteers to participate in a focus group exploring an on-boarding curriculum for new supervisors at Case Western Reserve University. The focus group will be held Friday, July 28, from 9 to 11 a.m. in Tinkham Veale…
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Mediterranean-themed barbecue
The summer barbecue season will come to a close Wednesday, July 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Mediterranean-themed menu will feature grilled chicken souvlaki gyros, grilled marinara burgers and grilled eggplant Parmesan burgers. Side dishes will be traditional Greek salad, Mediterranean…