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PRCHN discussion to look at FreshLink research studies, programs
The Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods (PRCHN) at Case Western Reserve University seminar series continues Oct. 8 with a presentation on FreshLink Initiative Affiliate’s ongoing projects, and an in-depth discussion of their intervention study with in-home childcare providers and…
Inaugural poet Richard Blanco to speak on campus Oct. 15
Richard Blanco was just the fifth person to hold the title of inaugural poet when he read at President Barack Obama's second inauguration in 2013. Yet he was a first in many ways: He was the first Latino, immigrant or gay person to serve in such a role—as well as the youngest, at age 44. Blanco…
Workshop on domestic violence in LGBT community set for Oct. 8
Learn about and discuss domestic violence issues in the LGBT community at a “Domestic Violence Awareness Workshop.” The workshop will take place Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Thwing Center, room 201. The event is free and open to the public. Allies are welcome.
Dads of newborn twins shorted almost as much sleep as moms, study finds
Mothers of twins struggle to get sufficient, uninterrupted sleep, what with double feedings and all. But a new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University’s nursing school finds that fathers don’t fare much better. “Both mothers and fathers are coming up short on the recommended eight…
De-stress with Holistic Health Club and Tea Club Oct. 9
Join the Holistic Health Club and Tea Club when they hold a “de-stress” event Thursday, Oct. 9, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Kelvin Smith Library. During the event, there will be calming activities such as meditation, yoga and healthy snacks, all to promote awareness of spiritual, mental and physical…
Sign up to participate in Stephanie Tubbs Jones Homecoming Fun Run
The campus community is invited to participate in the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Homecoming 5K and 1-mile Fun Run on Saturday, Oct. 18, beginning at the North Residential Village Starbucks. Registration and check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. with the race beginning at 8:30 a.m. All proceeds from the race…
Case Western Reserve Scientist Captures Prestigious NIH Director’s New Innovator Award
For the second consecutive year, a Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine researcher has landed one of the year’s much-coveted Director’s New Innovator Awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Principal investigator Rong Xu, PhD, assistant professor of medical informatics,…
Psychology's Amy Przeworski suggests ways for parents to reduce stress in their children
Top mom stresses and how to relieve them Family Circle: Children often experience stress during transitions during the day. To alleviate these stressors, Amy Przeworski, assistant professor of psychology, suggested giving them a “heads-up” 10 minutes before transitions.
Macromolecular science and engineering's Rigoberto Advincula examines the poor functioning of erasers
Why do erasers suck at erasing? The Atlantic: Rigoberto Advincula, professor of macromolecular science and engineering, has consulted in the pencil and eraser industry. Heattributes the poor functioning of erasers to faulty combinations of rubber and plastic.
Division of Infectious Diseases and HIV Medicine's Amy Ray discusses area Ebola preparation
Ebola in Northeast Ohio? Unlikely, area physicians say, but hospitals prepared just in case The Plain Dealer: Amy Ray, assistant professor of medicine in Division of Infectious Diseases and HIV Medicine, discussed the high level of Ebola preparedness in the area.