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January 25, 2016
Michael Feldman’s whad’ya know?
Wisconsin Public Radio: Michael Clune, professor of English, discussed how he was inspired to write his latest book, Gamelife. He described his early experiences with video games and how they shaped his life, which are the basis of the memoir.
January 25, 2016
The Badminton Club will hold the first Net Night of the semester Friday, Jan. 29, from 7 to 10 p.m. in Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center. Anyone interested in playing badminton for a recreational purpose is welcome to attend the free event. Food and drinks will be…
January 25, 2016
The University Program Broad will bring bubble soccer to campus Saturday, Feb. 6, from 3 to 7 p.m. on the Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center courts. Bubble soccer is like normal soccer—but with a twist. Each player wears a plastic orb that covers his or her entire body, except their…
January 25, 2016
The Graduate Student Council (GSC) Professional Development Conference will be held Saturday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Tinkham Veale University Center. The conference will feature many breakout sessions, as well as a faculty panel of the John S. Diekhoff Award for Graduate Teaching…
January 25, 2016
Low back pain can affect workers of all ages. The CWRU Wellness Program offers two classes to help benefits-eligible faculty and staff improve their core strength, stability and health. Healthy Backs and Bodies 1 is a four-week course that combines practical applications with current research to…
January 25, 2016
Need to quit smoking? Participate in a free eight-week tobacco cessation class held weekly, beginning Thursday, Jan 28, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in Crawford Hall, Room 209. During this program you will: Assess your readiness to end tobacco use; Identify reasons for wanting to quit and the…
January 25, 2016
Case Western Reserve University has been selected to receive the prestigious Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education, honoring the university’s innovative and successful programs in campus internationalization. Created in 2001 by the Institute of International Education…
January 22, 2016
Hillel finds new home at CWRU
Cleveland Jewish News: The Albert and Norma Geller Hillel Student Centeropened in a new location on the Case Western Reserve University campus on Euclid Avenue. The building will serve as a home to about 1,200 students who are members of Hillel.
January 22, 2016
When your child’s friend is in crisis
The New York Times: Lisa Damour, clinical instructor of psychology, wrote about how parents can help teenage children who are trying to support friends in crisis, offering tips on how to get the help both teenagers need.
January 22, 2016
A tiny tree frog provides clues to environmental changes that threaten all amphibians
The Plain Dealer: Mike Benard, associate professor of biology, discussed his research team’s findings revealing the impact man-made changes to the environment have on the cricket frog’s immune system. "This study…