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Donate toys for local children at The Great Big Toy Drop Dec. 12
Stop by the Case Western Reserve University Police Department parking lot Saturday, Dec. 12, from noon to 4 p.m. to donate a toy for foster kids and those awaiting adoption through Cuyahoga County Children and Family Services. Those who attend The Great Big Toy Drop event can have coffee, play…
Hear from Harvard professor on the biggest explosions since the Big Bang
In cooperation with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and the Cleveland Astronomical Society, the Department of Astronomy will sponsor the 2015-2016 Frontiers of Astronomy Lecture Series through the support of the Arthur S. Holden Sr. Endowment. The series will continue Thursday, Dec. 10, at…
5 questions with… professor, MRI entrepreneur Robert Brown
When asked about his career accomplishments, Robert Brown’s answer always centers on one theme: his students. It’s a fitting response for someone who, over the years, has not only earned the university’s highest faculty honor—Distinguished University Professor—but also the university’s Carl F.…
Law’s Dalindyebo Shabalala presents papers on cultural rights
Dalindyebo Shabalala, visiting assistant professor of law, recently presented on his papers. He was a presenter and commenter at the 2014 Report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Cultural Rights on "The impact on advertising and marketing practices on the enjoyment of cultural rights" Nov.…
Dental medicine’s Thomas Montagnese gives international talks
Thomas Montagnese, assistant professor of endodontics in the School of Dental Medicine, gave multiple presentations around the world this year on minimal and moderate sedation techniques. He presented at: The annual meeting of the American Association of Endodontists in Seattle The Egyptian…
History’s David Hammack gives plenary address at international conference
David Hammack, the Hiram C. Haydn Professor of History, delivered a plenary address at the annual conference for the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA), the leading international organization for researchers in its field, in November. In his speech,…
SAGES’ Sarah de Swart, William Doll present program’s 251st public speaking workshop
Sarah de Swart, the associate director of the University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education, and William Doll, part-time lecturer of English and SAGES instructor, completed their 251st public speaking workshop for SAGES students Nov. 19. Nearly 4,400 Case Western Reserve University…
English professors read from their books at Miami Book Fair International
Two Case Western Reserve University faculty members presented their works alongside famed authors such as Tom Brokaw and Salman Rushdie at the Miami Book Fair International Nov. 21-22. Michael W. Clune, professor of English, read from his recently published memoir Gamelife (Farrar, Straus and…
Weatherhead School's Robin Dubin explains impact of recession on demand for homes
Home values dip in Medina County The Medina-Gazette: Robin Dubin, chair and professor of economics, explained how the recession has made it more difficult for people to buy homes, decreasing demand.
Law's Michael Benza talks about recent drop in death penalty sentences in Ohio
Eluding death: Ohio prosecutors charge far fewer capital murder cases The Plain Dealer: Michael Benza, senior instructor of law, talked about the falling rate of death penalty sentences in Ohio in recent years, noting that the amount of life without parole sentences has grown. "We simply are not…