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Check out opportunities to volunteer in the community this summer
Students remaining in the Cleveland area throughout the summer can participate in various community service opportunities. The Center for Civic Engagement and Learning curates a list of local service opportunities on its OrgSync page, with options to select between one-time and ongoing…
Mayfield Bridge sidewalk to be closed intermittently over the next few weeks
Throughout the next two to three weeks, sidewalk closures are possible in the Mayfield Bridge area, as crews work to address sludge and drainage issues. Work will only occur Monday through Thursday. If the sidewalk does close, crews will re-open each day before they leave. Detour signs will be up…
Prepare for commencement with schedule, travel advisory information
Are you attending commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 15? Make sure you're keeping track of the day's events. The University Convocation will be at 9:30 a.m. in the Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center. Tickets are required for this portion of the day. Each school will hold its own…
Men's tennis team to host first three rounds of the NCAA Division III Championships this weekend
For the first time in program history, the seventh-ranked Case Western Reserve University men's tennis team will play host to the first three rounds of the NCAA Division III Championships from Friday, May 13, through Sunday, May 15. Both the Spartans and 17th-ranked Kenyon College will receive…
Graduates reflect on fondest memories at CWRU
Approximately 2,100 students will receive degrees at commencement Sunday, May 15, and they will look forward to new adventures. Inevitably, many of those students also will take the time to look back on their time here at Case Western Reserve University and reflect on some of their fondest…
Fowler family selected for President’s Award for Visionary Achievement
For the first time since Case Western Reserve University established the award in 2008, the President’s Award for Visionary Achievement recognizes neither a sole individual nor an organization and its leaders. Rather, this year’s honorees are a family that embodies the award’s ideals of service to…
Engineering's Hatsuo Ishida talks about new polymer's ability to be commercialized
Professor discusses new polymer Plastics News: Hatsuo Ishida, professor of macromolecular science and engineering, talked about a new polymer called polybenzoxazine, and how it’s been able to be commercialized, despite the difficulty of getting many new polymers to that point. “It has an enormously…
Mandel School's Robert Fischer talks about impact of “multidimensional” poverty on murder rates
Why does New Orleans have more murders than similar cities? Experts search for answers The Times-Picayune: Robert Fischer, co-director of the Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development, discussed how “multidimensional” poverty impacts murder rates in large cities. "The motivation to kill is…
University to award four honorary degrees, approximately 2,100 diplomas during 2016 commencement
Case Western Reserve University will award honorary degrees to four individuals at its 2016 commencement address this Sunday, May 15. The four revered professionals will join approximately 2,100 students who will receive their bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees throughout the day. This…
Stay active this summer with 121 Fitness membership
Students remaining in the Cleveland area over the summer can stay active thanks to 121 Fitness student pricing and regular hours. 121 Fitness is offering significant discounts for undergraduate students on temporary summer memberships. Simply present your student ID for a rate of $40+tax per month…