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Staff members Lisa Camp and Ian Charnas discuss the "maker movement"
Meet your makersIdeastream: Lisa Camp, associate dean for Strategic Initiatives, and Ian Charnas, operations director for thinkbox, discussed the “maker movement,” a movement that embodies the Cleveland spirit.
Law's Peter Carfagna to present sports management MOOC
Aspiring sports agents can learn the ropes in Case Western Reserve University's free online courseThe Plain Dealer: Peter Carfagna, distinguished visiting practitioner-in-residence at the School of Law, created the massive open online course (MOOC), "Representing the Professional Athlete." The…
Innovation and Business Plan Student Competition Kick Off set for Sept. 11
The Great Lakes Energy Institute at Case Western Reserve University, Blackstone LaunchPad, thinkbox and Saint-Gobain will sponsor the Innovation and Business Plan Student Competition Kick Off on Thursday, Sept. 11, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Tinkham Veale University Center Ballroom. Idea, design…
Check out audition opportunities for CWRU performance groups
As the semester begins, students are encouraged to audition for a number of performing arts groups who will be hosting auditions in the coming weeks. Information about upcoming auditions can be found at: performingarts.case.edu/
Distinguished University Professorship awarded to collaborative medicine pioneer Kurt Stange
Relationships are a pillar of Kurt Stange’s personal and professional philosophy. He cultivates them in his practice of medicine, when working with fellow faculty across the university, and advocates for their critical role in the health of individuals and communities. That personal, collaborative…
Sandra Russ’ contributions to CWRU, psychology earn her Distinguished University Professor honor
As a clinical child psychologist, Sandra Russ recognized a connection between creativity and pretend play. That link prompted questions: How is pretend play related to creativity? Could creativity be increased through pretend play experiences? Digging for answers led Russ to develop “The Affect in…
The Beat Uptown continues tomorrow with Japanese cartoon superhero punk rock group
The Beat Uptown concert series will continue Thursday, Aug. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Toby’s Plaza, located next to MOCA Cleveland. The featured artist will be Peelander-Z, a cartoon superhero punk rock group from Japan whose music narrowly approaches performance art. WRUW–FM 91.1 deejays will kick…
Play new Case Western Reserve text-trivia game for bi-weekly prizes
Case Western Reserve University students can earn a chance to win a $25 Visa Gift card by playing CWRU inFO: a text-message game that tests knowledge of all things CWRU. Questions will be sent every other Thursday, beginning Aug. 28. Correct answers will be entered into a random drawing for that…
Women STEMM students: Apply to become or receive a WISER mentor
The Women in Science and Engineering Roundtable (WISER) invites women who are majoring in a STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine) related field to participate in the peer mentor program. The WISER Peer Mentoring Program pairs first- or second-year WISER students with…
Learn to manage overstress at the next "Feel Good Friday" presentation
The Flora Stone Mather Center for Women will host a “Feel Good Friday” presentation this Friday, Aug. 29. The campus community is invited to attend yoga health educator Tamsin Astor-Jack’s presentation, “Managing Overstress at the Start of the Semester” this Friday, from noon to 1 p.m. at the…