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Show off your talent at Arts After Dark event Nov. 13
The Music Undergraduate Student Involvement Committee will hold its annual Arts After Dark performance Friday, Nov. 13, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Harkness Chapel. All musicians, dancers and thespians are welcome to perform. Those who are interested in signing up as a solo or group should email…
5 questions with… award-winning Sustained Dialogue leader Brittany Chung
When then-first-year student Brittany Chung responded to an email from the Office of Multicultural Affairs about a leadership opportunity, she had no idea what the position entailed. Now, three years later, she’s being recognized nationally for the impact her work in this role has had on Case…
Weatherhead's Richard Buchanan discusses benefit of incorporating design into K-12 education
Art teachers include design to connect pupils to their world State Impact: Richard Buchanan, professor of design and innovation, discussed the benefit of incorporating design into K-12 education, a concept some schools in China already have adopted. “In Wuxi they do not teach to the test. They have…
Reproductive biology's Patrick Catalano talks about study to prevent obese mice from having overweight babies
Treatment keeps obese mice from having overweight babies Science Magazine: A recent study tested the use of adiponectin in pregnant obese mice to prevent them from having overweight babies. The study resulted in the mice born at the same weight as those from lean mothers. Patrick Catalano,…
Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences' Steven Hauck talks about potential NASA missions to Venus and asteroids
NASA narrows its list of planetary targets Nature: Steven Hauck, professor of planetary geodynamics, talked about NASA’s plans to launch potential missions to Venus and asteroids. “They're pretty exciting choices and focus on a body that has not received much attention,” he said.
Visit newly opened Maltz Performing Arts Center at Department of Music concerts Oct. 11-12
The Department of Music will host its first concerts at the newly opened Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center Oct. 11-12. The CWRU Symphonic Winds, conducted by Ryan Scherber, and the CWRU Jazz Ensemble I, directed by Paul Ferguson, will perform Sunday, Oct. 11, at 3 p.m. The…
New rules added to Humans vs. Zombies game
Due to concerns about the safety of the entire university community, changes and precautions will be taken during the remainder the Humans vs. Zombies (HvZ) fall 2015 game. The following items now are banned: Blasters that are not their original color, including any alterations with paint or…
Depression risk factors identified for moms with children using life-supporting technology
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University previously had found that mothers of children dependent on life-supporting medical technology are at risk for depression. In a new study, the researchers discovered factors that significantly contribute to the condition. Three major factors emerged as…
CWRU’s Think Forum speaker series brings leading speakers to campus—for free
2015-16 season debuts with new name and venue—and now free The newly renamed Think Forum speaker series at Case Western Reserve University continues the legacy of the historic Town Hall of Cleveland with a 2015-16 program of distinguished speakers, presented at a new location. The program’s…
Find out how to make healthy eating choices on a budget
The Flora Stone Mather Center for Women and Women in Doctoral Studies will host Brenda Walsh, a dietitian at University Health Service and adjunct instructor in the School of Medicine, Monday, Oct. 12, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in Tinkham Veale University Center, Suite 248. Walsh will lead an…