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June 09, 2015
Ohio marijuana legalization issue's potential to reach into workplace stirs business concerns
The Plain Dealer: While some states legally allow medical marijuana, there are instances where employees have been fired for violating company drug policy. Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of…
June 09, 2015
Teaching a course for the first time can be stressful, as faculty members are not sure about the scope and sequencing of the content and the most appropriate teaching strategies. The second time is less stressful because they know what to expect and can iron out the kinks. The third time tends to…
June 09, 2015
Following last year’s inaugural National Day of Making, the White House has announced a National Week of Making, June 12-18, that will highlight maker communities across the country and include a two-day National Maker Faire June 12-13. Case Western Reserve is working closely with the event…
June 09, 2015
Pushpa Pandiyan Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine have unraveled one of the mysteries of how a small group of immune cells work: That some inflammation-fighting immune cells may actually convert into cells that trigger disease. Their findings, recently…
June 08, 2015
What really happens at a political convention?
Crain’s Cleveland Business: Karen Beckwith, the Flora Stone Mather Professor in the Department of Political Science, and Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science, discussed the many political activities that can be expected to take…
June 08, 2015
Leonardo da Vinci depicted in 500-year-old engraving?
NBC News: A painting in the Cleveland Museum of Art has been long believed to depict Orpheus, a musician from Greek mythology. But Ross Duffin, the Fynette H. Kulas Professor of Music, discovered that it might actually be a depiction of Leonardo…
June 08, 2015
Students can familiarize themselves with their tuition accounts through the Student Information System (SIS). New students will be able to sign into SIS upon registering for classes. Students must authorize parents or other third parties to see their information. Students must provide separate…
June 08, 2015
The deadline to submit claims for reimbursement from 2014 Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) is June 30. Claims must be for eligible health care and/or dependent care expenses incurred between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2014. Completed claim forms and proper expense documentation should be mailed…
June 08, 2015
The Health Improvement Partnership for Cuyahoga County will release its first-ever Community Health Improvement Plan at a kickoff event on Thursday, June 11, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Ariel International Center (1163 E. 40th St.). Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has been a key…
June 08, 2015
The summer barbecue season will continue on Wednesday, June 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Case Quad with a Mediterranean theme and music by Doug Wood & Cellocentric. Each barbecue event costs $9 per person for one protein and sides or $10 for two proteins and sides. The price…