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June 08, 2017
The North Union Farmers Market continues today (June 8) from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the lawn in front of the Lakeside Building. The market will be held Thursdays through Sept. 21. The market will feature locally grown fruits and vegetables, along with lunch items, baked goods and more. Learn…
June 08, 2017
Funding to propel studies across six institutions A national collaboration based at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCCC) has won a $6 million grant to extend its efforts against a particularly lethal form of esophageal cancer. The National Cancer Institute award supports Barrett’s…
June 07, 2017
A man learns the truth about his adoption in Everybody’s Son NPR: Thrity Umrigar, the Armington Professor, discussed her latest novel, Everybody’s Son, which is about an African-American boy who was adopted by an influential white family, only to later discover the situation surrounding his…
June 07, 2017
Trump complicates travel ban case by grumbling at Justice Department Reuters: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, discussed President Donald Trump’s tweets about the travel ban. "The President's tweets may help encourage his base, but they can't help him in court," Adler…
June 07, 2017
In honor of the 49th anniversary of its dedication and to begin the 50th year of the McGaffin Carillon, University Circle Carillonneur George Leggiero B.S ’72, M.A ’77, will include compositions and hymns in this Friday’s lunchtime concert that were part of the June 9, 1968, dedication recital. The…
June 07, 2017
The Social Justice Institute will co-sponsor the world premiere of Exact Change, a film created entirely in Northeast Ohio that explores the true story of one individual’s challenging and ultimately triumphant transgender journey. The film is written and performed by Christine Howey, a lifelong…
June 07, 2017
Edward L. Kean, professor emeritus of ophthalmology, passed away May 29. He was 91. Kean started at Case Western Reserve University as a senior instructor, eventually becoming a full professor in the departments of ophthalmology and biochemistry. He also served as director of research. His…
June 07, 2017
Seats are still open for the Professional Development Center's summer workshops starting in July. The Professional Development Center offers a wide range of workshops that are open to all staff and faculty. The center has two series: the Emotional Intelligence Series and Management Development…
June 07, 2017
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are applying drug-delivery technology to agriculture to control parasitic roundworms more effectively and safely. The tiny roundworms, or nematodes, cause $157 billion in crop failures worldwide each year, other researchers estimate, largely because…
June 06, 2017
How Cleveland’s vacant homes, violent crimes and lead poisoning are linked: CWRU report The Plain Dealer: The Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development worked with the Western Reserve Land Conservancy to produce a report on the relationship between vacant homes in Cleveland and lead…