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April 20, 2015
Robots, hydroponic plants and other innovations showcased Friday at Case Western Reserve University
The Plain Dealer: Research ShowCASE, an annual one-day presentation of posters, prototypes and live demonstrations, will take place today. The event—free and open to the public—will feature projects…
April 20, 2015
Approach may offer new way to reverse disability in multiple sclerosis patients Two FDA approved drugs were found to stimulate stem cells in the brain and spinal cord to regenerate to the protective coating around neurons that is damaged in diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Illustrator: Megan…
April 20, 2015
The Case Western Reserve University Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society chapter will host Peter C. Neligan, professor in the Department of Surgery and Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery and director of the Center for Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Washington, Wednesday,…
April 20, 2015
All degree-seeking students will receive a final reminder this week from Vice President Lou Stark encouraging them to respond to the Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct. The survey will close on Thursday, April 23. Results will be used to improve programs and services…
April 20, 2015
Case Western Reserve University is committed to international engagement that promotes an inclusive culture of global citizenship. While many benefits come from the university’s global efforts, there are risks unique to international business. Because CWRU is a U.S. entity conducting business…
April 20, 2015
Cleveland Digestive Diseases Research Core Center Seminar Series will continue will a session on “Hepatic Immunity: Lessons Learned from Liver Transplantation,” on Wednesday, April 22, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Cleveland Clinic Education Wing, Room NA1-142. John Fung, professor of surgery at…
April 20, 2015
Foot-powered mobile phone charger for developing countries takes first place More than $20,000 was at stake—funding that could give a promising student business idea a real boost. Sixteen student teams entered the Spartan Challenge, Case Western Reserve University’s annual business start-up…
April 17, 2015
Case Western Reserve undergraduates have until 11:59 p.m. next Friday (April 24) to vote on a proposal to add a new student organization to the seven that now decide how their activities fees are spent. The Undergraduate Diversity Collaborative (UDC) is an umbrella organization that includes…
April 17, 2015
The Graduate Student Sustainability Council encourages graduate and professional students to come to Relay for Life on Saturday, April 18, and bring plastics bags to recycle to Grad Hour from 6 to 7 p.m. The plastic bags will be upcycled and used as plarn (plastic yarn) to make usable items and…
April 17, 2015
The Muslim Student Association will host "Islam in America," a talk by Zareena Grewal, assistant professor of American studies and religious studies at Yale University and author of Islam is a Foreign Country, on Monday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. in Tinkham Veale University, Ballroom C. Grewal will…