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Welcome to CWRU: Meet the Class of 2019
This afternoon, the undergraduate Class of 2019 officially will join the Case Western Reserve University community, as 1,250 new students attend a welcome address as part of orientation activities. The students represent the most competitive class admitted to the university: only 36 percent of…
Researchers find key protein drives "power plants" that fuel cells in heart and other key systems in the body
Case Western Reserve discovery explains KLF4 and mitochondrial connection in heart failure Case Western Reserve University scientists have discovered that a protein called Kruppel-like Factor 4 (KLF4) controls mitochondria—the “power plants” in cells that catalyze energy production. Specifically,…
Register now for biometric screenings to qualify for 2016 wellness incentive
Faculty and staff can register now for biometric screenings, which will be offered on campus beginning Sept. 15. The screening will help prepare for the 2016 wellness incentive. Register at we.blueprintforwellness.com and use the registration key CWRU. Follow these steps to register: Log in to…
Check out 121 Fitness during free guest weeks through Sept. 7
121 Fitness will offer free admission to everyone with a valid Case Western Reserve University ID today (Aug. 17) through Monday, Sept. 7. Guests will have access to member amenities including more than 80 group exercise classes, free parking, a daily locker and towel and more. More information…
School of Medicine to host symposium on genome instability, evolution
The School of Medicine will present the Hanna Symposium Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 2 to 9 p.m. in the Biomedical Research Building auditorium. Speakers at the symposium will focus on genome instability and evolution. The symposium will feature the Hanna Lecture, given by Bernard Dujon, professor at…
Register now: CWRU to host regional conference on nuclear magnetic resonance Sept. 11
The Cleveland Center for Membrane and Structural Biology at Case Western Reserve University will host the Great Lakes Regional Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Symposium on Friday, Sept. 11, at Tinkham Veale University Center. The symposium will feature keynote speakers Angela Gronenborn, the UPMC…
Anthropology's Eileen Anderson-Fye writes about her experience meeting with young women from Belize
Gender, education and the drive for well-being in Belize Anthropology News: Eileen Anderson-Fye, the Robson Associate Professor of Anthropology, wrote about her experience meeting with young women from Belize. She recently returned to understand more about the role secondary education plays in the…
Dental Medicine's Sorin Teich discusses free dental exams offered by third- and fourth-year students
Case Western Reserve University offers free dental exams for new adult patients The Plain Dealer: Third- and fourth-year students in the School of Dental Medicine will offer free dental exams to first-time adult patients Wednesday, Sept. 30. Sorin Teich, associate dean for clinical affairs,…
5 questions with… mechanical coordinator, National Senior Games competitor Sam Arlia
Just a month after earning sixth place in the 2013 National Senior Games archery competition in Cleveland, Sam Arlia was in a motorcycle accident that left him with extensive injuries to his left hand and shoulder. (He, thankfully, was wearing a helmet, which protected him from more serious…
Weatherhead School's Mark Votruba discusses 80th anniversary of Social Security
Social Security turns 80 ideastream: Mark Votruba, associate professor of economics, talked about Social Security, which turns 80 Friday. He gave suggestions for how to balance the equation to make sure the trust doesn’t run out.