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Series on implicit bias continues May 19 with focus on Asian Americans
The Organizational Development & Learning Unit of the Department of Human Resources will continue its brown bag series on implicit bias Tuesday, May 19, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Crawford Hall, Room 209. Susan Freimark, associate director of faculty leadership programs, will facilitate this…
How do sacred Jewish texts influence pop culture? Find out at upcoming lecture
The Bible continues to influence Israeli culture, even in the rock, hip-hop and rap music scene. Learn how pop stars are mining sacred Jewish texts to provide an unexpected window into Israeli art forms, both secular and Jewish, at “Hip-Hoppin’ Jews: on the Bible and Israeli Pop Music.” The talk,…
Biomedical Engineering Professor Colin Drummond's mix of real world into classroom earns him Wittke Award
Among the thick white binders that line a bottom shelf in Colin Drummond’s office is one filled with current events—news articles the biomedical engineering professor uses to pepper his courses with context to draw real life from theory. There’s The Wall Street Journal feature on how a promising…
Memorial service to be held Wednesday for doctoral student Xiaoyang Zhao
Case Western Reserve will remember Xiaoyang Zhao, a mechanical and aerospace engineering doctoral student who died April 29, during a 2 p.m. service Wednesday, May 13, in Amasa Stone Chapel. He was 26. Zhao, an international student from China, excelled in his research involving fire safety and…
Student entrepreneur recognized by President Obama at White House
As a varsity swimmer, Felipe Gomez del Campo V is used to being in competitive waters. But today, he’s swimming with sharks—as in Mark Cuban, Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran of ABC’s Shark Tank. If that’s not pressure enough, he’s doing it in front of one of the most powerful people on the…
Pump up your tires: National Bike to Work Day is May 15
The Case Western Reserve University community is invited to participate in National Bike to Work Day Friday, May 15, by riding a bike to campus instead of driving. Parties, events and discounted food specials are scheduled to encourage Greater Clevelanders to cycle to work. A bike-to-work party is…
Support Nepal earthquake relief efforts at May 13 fundraiser
The Case Western Reserve University Nepali Student Organization will host a fundraiser to provide immediate relief and aid reconstruction for victims of the catastrophic earthquakes that have struck. The fundraiser, sponsored by Graduate Student Senate, will be held Wednesday, May 13, from 3 to 5…
Case Western Reserve graduate takes unlikely path to dental school doctorate
It will be an unforgettable few days for Dante Luis Amelotti. On Sunday, May 17, he will receive a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree during commencement ceremonies at Case Western Reserve University. And, shortly after that, Amelotti expects to become a commissioned U.S. Army captain before…
Hey seniors: Hungry? Grab lunch from food trucks Tuesday
Graduating seniors are invited to a food truck lunch at Leutner Pavilion on Tuesday, May 12, from noon to 2 p.m. in celebration of Senior Week. Come mingle with other graduating seniors while enjoying the cuisine from Motor Mouth Burgers, Wholly Frijoles, Off the GRIDdle and The Nosh Box. Cash is…
Leonard Gelfand STEM Center to offer Shipwreck Camp in July
The Leonard Gelfand STEM Center will offer Shipwreck Camp 2015 in July to give local students ages 12-15 the opportunity to participate in a virtual expedition to find shipwrecks in Lake Erie. The camp will run weekdays July 13-24 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Case Western Reserve University and…