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Experts struggle to explain rise in Cleveland gun violence The Associated Press: National homicide rates have been on the decline since the mid-1990s, according to a recent study. However, Cleveland has had an unexpected 40 percent increase in gun-related homicides this year compared to last. "When…

When President Barbara Snyder told Mark Griswold to keep standing after his presentation last week, he didn’t argue. It wasn’t only because it was her house and 75 guests were watching. The last time Snyder made a request without an explanation, Griswold ended up getting an advance look at…

The Humanitarian Design Corps and Engineers Without Borders will sell international coffees and teas in Nord Hall this week (Nov. 2-6) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Humanitarian Design Corps thermoses can be purchased for $10; those who purchase thermoses will receive free refills all week.…

Ever thought about writing a novel? November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). The goal of NaNoWriMo is to write 50,000 words between Nov. 1 and Nov. 30. Cedar Residential College and the Writing Resource Center will hold a NaNoWriMo kick-off event today (Nov. 2) from noon to 3 p.m. in…

Applications are open now for spring semester study abroad courses, including classes over spring break and in early May. The deadline for spring break and early May programs is Dec. 1. Students are encouraged to check out the program pages to choose the best program for their academic…

The 2015 Staff Advisory Council (SAC) Community Service Basket Raffle will be held in conjunction with the Benefits Fair Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are available are for $5, which includes seven tickets, and can be…

The Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship Association (IDEA) will host a panel discussion about entrepreneurship in a changing Cuba today (Nov. 2) at 2 p.m. in Peter B. Lewis Building, Room 202. The panel will feature: Ted Theofrastous, managing attorney at the CWRU IP Venture Clinic and…

Business leaders: Change not just what you’re doing, but what you’re being Salt: Chris Laszlo, professor of organizational behavior, explained how attention to environmental and social issues could help businesses lower their costs. “Reducing energy, reducing waste, reducing materials intensity cut…

Case Western Reserve University adds name of $10 million donor to 'think[box]' innovation center The Plain Dealer: Earlier this week, Larry Sears and Sally Zlotnick Sears gave an additional $5 million for the university to develop think[box]. The donation brings the couple’s total contributions to…

Michael W. Clune, professor of English, has received rave reviews for his new memoir, Gamelife. The New York Times, The New Republic, The New York Review of Books and other outlets have recognized Clune’s memoir. Gamelife touches on the way in which video games shaped Clune’s childhood and…