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March 17, 2014
Scientists at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine and University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center have discovered how the beneficial fungal yeast, Pichia, holds at bay a harmful fungal yeast, Candida. Candida is the culprit in oral candidiasis, a painful mouth infection known as thrush. The…
March 17, 2014
The final session for graduating seniors to have their portraits taken for Retrospect, the Case Western Reserve University yearbook, is here. Portraits will be taken today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. All portraits will be taken in the…
March 16, 2014
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences is teaming with The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Hospice of the Western Reserve and Lifebanc to present “Transformation and Purpose from Grief and Loss,” a facilitated discussion with individuals who have adjusted and…
March 16, 2014
Kelvin Smith Library will host a Science & Engineering Info Fair on Friday, March 21, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Nord Hall, room 356. The info fair will be an opportunity to explore science and engineering resources available through the library, and is open to all CWRU students, faculty and…
March 15, 2014
The first Alexandra Piepho Learning and Life Scholarship will be awarded this spring at the April 25 Honors Assembly. The deadline to apply is April 7. Piepho, as a promising member of the class of 2016, balanced her passion for exploration and learning with a variety of enriching interests in…
March 15, 2014
Is gluten-free just a flashy diet trend, or is it a healthier way of living? Individuals who are considering cutting back on gluten, or who already are gluten-free and want to make sure they’re getting adequate nutrition, are invited to attend a talk with 121 Fitness’s registered dietitian, Ryanne…
March 14, 2014
The Center for Civic Engagement and Learning's Spring Saturday of Service will take place Saturday, March 22. On- and off-campus projects will be available throughout the day, and transportation will be provided for all volunteers. Participants can view available volunteer opportunities and…
March 14, 2014
The phenomenal success of oral contraceptives in the 1960s revolutionized birth control in America. Andrea Tone, who holds the Canada Research Chair in the Social History of Medicine at McGill University, will discuss birth control innovations in the post-Pill era during “The Bitter Fruits of…
March 14, 2014
Earlier this week, we wanted to find out where you are spending spring break. While most respondents were stuck dealing with a week of crazy weather in Cleveland, others were able to escape for some much-needed warm weather, traveling to Jamaica, South Carolina and even working on a Habitat for…
March 14, 2014
All female doctoral students are invited to join a brown bag discussion about “Respect, Gender and Age in the Academic Experience.” Facilitated by Corinne Coen, assistant professor of organizational behavior, and Kathleen Kash, professor of physics, the conversation will address questions such…