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This week’s Public Affairs Discussion Group to cover ”Patenting Genes”
The weekly Public Affairs Discussion Group will continue this week with a talk titled, “Patenting Genes.” Craig Nard, the Tom J.E. and Bette Lou Walker Professor of Law and the director of the Center for Law, Technology and the Arts, will lead the discussion, which will take place Friday, Oct. 18,…
Faculty: Apply for stipend to re-design a course to focus on social justice
The Case Western Reserve University Social Justice Institute invites faculty members to apply to re-design a course in the undergraduate curriculum to include a significant focus on social justice. Successful applicants will receive a stipend of $2,500 to be spent on travel, materials, and/or…
National Sleep Research Resource Center to be Established
A $7.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to Brigham and Women’s Hospital(BWH) and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine will establish the NHLBI National Sleep Research Resource (NSRR), a comprehensive, easily accessible and well-annotated national repository…
Attend today’s Kassen Lecture, "Vulnerability, Virtue Ethics and the Anthropology of Suffering"
Cheryl Mattingly, professor at the University of Southern California, will present the 2013 Kassen Lecture, titled "Vulnerability, Virtue Ethics and the Anthropology of Suffering." The lecture will be held Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Mather Memorial Building 201. With the support of…
Philosophy faculty member examines hypothesis vs. exploratory funding divide
A Case Western Reserve University faculty member wondered why some types of research were more apt to secure federal grants, while others—especially exploratory science—often were not. Using the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a case study, Chris Haufe, assistant professor of philosophy,…
Discuss Human vs. Zombies at Wednesday’s Ethics Table
The Ethics Table brown bag lunch series will continue Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Thwing Center, Meeting Room A. This week's discussion is geared toward the ethics of Humans vs. Zombies and will be led by Tyler Freeto, the head administrator of Humans vs. Zombies; other game…
Host an event for International Education Week, Nov. 11-15
The Center for International Affairs will celebrate International Education Week Nov. 11-15 and is in the process of developing a variety of events for faculty, staff, students and community members. The goal of the events is to help stimulate cultural understanding in our community and foster an…
Apply today for 2014 Springfest Planning Committee
Applications for the 2014 Springfest Planning Committee are being accepted through Friday, Oct. 18, at noon. Email springmail@case.edu for more information. No experience is necessary. Apply now.
Celebrate "Love Your Body Day" with Alpha Phi
On Wednesday, Oct. 16, Alpha Phi will celebrate Love Your Body Day, a national event sponsored by the National Organization for Women to promote positive body image and celebrate self-confidence. The Love Your Body campaign challenges the message that a woman's value is best measured through her…
Donate to, nominate charity for Staff Advisory Council’s basket raffle to be held during Benefits Fair
The Staff Advisory Council’s 13th annual basket raffle will take place at the Benefits Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 7,  from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Thwing Center’s 1914 Lounge. Before the raffle kicks off, employees are encouraged to get involved by…