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Daniel Goldmark named new director of CWRU’s Center for Popular Music Studies
Will discuss and perform “Rust Belt Alley”-era tunes at Happy Dog Cleveland on Oct. 14 Daniel Goldmark, the new director of Case Western Reserve University’s Center for Popular Music Studies, will step out of the lecture hall and onto the Happy Dog Cleveland stage with ukulele in hand. On Tuesday,…
Phi Mu sorority to hold game night Oct. 11
Looking for something to do this weekend? The sisters of of Phi Mu will hold a game night Saturday, Oct. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. at their house on Bellflower Road. The event will include games and refreshments, and is open to all students.
Church of the Covenant to host first monthly brunch of the semester Oct. 12
Student Community at Covenant invites students to the first monthly student brunch on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Church of the Covenant, located next to Thwing Center (enter the door under the tower, facing Euclid Avenue). All students are invited to attend the free,…
Political Science's Justin Buchler expresses skepticism of Ohio Green Party's gubernatorial chances
Ed FitzGerald's campaign woes could help Ohio Green Party remain a recognized third party The Plain Dealer: Despite the struggles of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ed FitzGerald, Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science, rebuked the idea that Ohio Green Party candidate Anita…
Art History and Art's Erin E. Benay discusses the Mona Lisa's fame
Why is the Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world? The Travel Trolly: The Mona Lisa’s unmatched renown is unclear to scholars. “In some ways the picture is quite unremarkable,” said Erin E. Benay, assistant professor of Renaissance and Baroque Art.
Global forum aims to bring thought leaders together, says Fowler Center for Sustainable Value's Roger Saillant
CWRU to convene thought leaders in global forum Cleveland Jewish News: On Oct. 16, more than 500 people are expected on campus for “Flourish and Prosper: The Third Global Forum for Business as an Agent of World Benefit." “The intention is to bring thought leaders together,” said Roger Saillant,…
Celebrate the success of think[box] at Oct. 15 reception
More than 60,000 visitors from across campus and across the community have stepped into Case Western Reserve University’s think[ box ] since the innovation center first opened its doors in 2012. The space has inspired creativity and launched student startups, becoming every inch the inventor’s…
Climate change appears a mixed bag for a common frog
Researcher finds effects of earlier breeding and weather Scientists have found amphibians worldwide are breeding earlier due to climate change, but how that affects species is just now being answered. After warmer winters, wood frogs breed earlier and produce fewer eggs, a Case Western Reserve…
Choices Fair to offer information about degree programs, co-ops and more Oct. 10
The 2014 Choices Fair will take place Friday, Oct. 10, during Community Hour—12:30 to 1:45 p.m.—in the Veale Convocation, Athletic and Recreation Center. This annual event, sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies, provides students with the opportunity to learn about the variety of…
Benelect open enrollment period to run Nov. 3-30
The annual Benelect open enrollment period will run Nov. 3-30. Open enrollment is the time when benefits-eligible university employees make decisions regarding their benefits for the upcoming year. The selections made this November will be in effect for the entire 2015 calendar year. Enrollment…