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Next Social Justice Institute brown bag lunch to address what factors impact physician decision-making
Sue Hinze, associate professor of sociology, will give the next talk in the Social Justice Institute Brown Bag series. Hinze’s lecture, “Does This Patient Deserve My Care? How race/ethnicity, class and gender influence physician decision-making,” will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 12:30 to…
Most Americans do not need to be concerned about the spread of Ebola, says School of Medicine's Keith Armitage
Safe travel in the era of Ebola: Cleveland doctors say bon voyage, and wash your hands The Plain Dealer: Keith Armitage, professor of medicine, addressed recent concerns surrounding the spread of Ebola. “From a rational standpoint, the vast majority of Americans do not need to be concerned," the…
School of Dental Medicine's Leena Palomo highlights risk of "island" dental practice mentality
Don’t try to be a jack-of-all-trades dentist Periospectives: Leena Palomo, associate professor of periodontics, wrote about the risk of dental students assuming an “island” dental practice mentality.
Anthropology's Vanessa Hildebrand discusses multicultural caregiving
Kasich endorsement; LeBron’s beginnings; multicultural caregiving ideastream: Vanessa Hildebrand, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology, discussed the diversity of strategies to care for family members of all ages across cultural groups in the world. The interview was part of a…
Staff: Provide additional feedback on campus climate during upcoming focus groups
Case Western Reserve staff can amplify and add to their observations about the university during focus group conversations that start next week. The sessions are designed to build upon information staff provided in an online survey administered just before the beginning of the semester. Working in…
Drop pumpkins from Clarke Tower at annual Jack Bash
On Friday, Oct. 31, the Clarke Tower and Magnolia Community Councils will host the annual Jack Bash, an event in which participants drop pumpkins from the 11th floor of Clarke Tower. Those who bring their own pumpkins will be considered to win a prize. The bash, which is sponsored by the Residence…
Celebrate Halloween with Spoken English Language Partners Oct. 31
In celebration of Halloween, students are invited to spend their community hour with the Spoken English Language Partners for pumpkin carving, costumes, candy and a discussion about the history of Halloween. The event will be held Friday, Oct. 31, at 12:30 p.m. in Sears Building, Room 464. RSVP to…
Watch election results with political science department Nov. 4
On Tuesday, control of the Senate is on the line—and with it, power over judicial confirmations. Students are invited to spend election night with the political science department on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m. in Mather House, Room 100. Watch the results come in, and get insight from faculty…
“Trunk or Treat” with Church of the Covenant
The Church of the Covenant will host “Trunk or Treat,” a family-oriented Halloween celebration Friday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Church of the Covenant parking lot. Children of faculty, staff, students and the general community can "trick or treat" from donors' car trunks in a safe,…
Two student startups reach finals in national business competition
Carbon Origins and Everykey, companies started by Case Western Reserve University students and alumni, were finalists in the first Blackstone LaunchPad Demo Day—a national entrepreneurship contest in New York City. “It’s a phenomenal showing for our entrepreneurship efforts on campus,” said Bob…