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Donation to Weatherhead will engage new generations in work of sustainable value, says President Barbara R. Snyder
Case Western Reserve University receives $6 million gift for fellowships at Weatherhead School of Management The Plain Dealer: Fairmount Minerals co-founder Chuck Fowler and his wife, Char, donated $6 million to establish student fellowships at the Weatherhead School of Management. “We are honored…
Biology's Hillel Chiel discusses recent findings on gear-like structures of insect legs
Insect jumps powered by mechanical 'gears' Inside Science: A new study conducted by University of Cambridge researchers suggests that baby plant-hopping insects are powered by structures in their legs that look and work like human-made mechanical gears. Hillel Chiel, professor of biology,…
Learn about CWRU opportunities in Brazil at Global Talk Fall Series Sept. 26
The Center for International Affairs will host its Global Talk Fall Series on Thursday, Sept. 26, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence (lower level of Crawford Hall). All members of the faculty and staff are invited to join Associate Provost for…
Get ready for Blue Block Party 2.0, a special kickoff to homecoming weekend
Celebrate Case Western Reserve University’s homecoming weekend with the Blue Block Party 2.0, a dynamic street festival celebrating the innovation and talents of Case Western Reserve students and alumni with food, music, entertainment and more. The party will take place at Toby’s Plaza in Uptown…
Former Browns player turned author to hold book signing at university bookstore
Former National Football League player Reggie Jones, who played for the Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints, will be at the Barnes and Noble university bookstore to sign copies of his book, Stilettos on the Gridiron, on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon. Stilettos on Gridiron offers a…
Alumnus Paul Bondor to discuss future of oil at Great Lakes Energy Institute lecture
Paul Bondor (CIT '63, '66, '69) will give a talk on “The Future of Oil” as a part of the Great Lakes Energy Institute Speaker Series Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m. in Nord Hall 310. Liquid hydrocarbons will continue to be a major contributor to the world’s energy for decades to come. The…
Weatherhead School creates first Department of Design & Innovation
Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management, already recognized for introducing original design concepts to business management, has formed a new Department of Design & Innovation that embraces the research university’s focus on entrepreneurism, technology development and…
CWRU, Cinematheque bring rare Japanese films to Cleveland this fall
“Rarely Seen Gems of Japanese Cinema,” a film festival of four major Japanese classics with very limited showings in the United States, will be presented this fall at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, 11141 East Blvd., in University Circle. The Japan Foundation in New York City is…
Submit upcoming community hour events for publication—and learn just what community hour is
In 2004, Case Western Reserve University introduced "Community Hour," which takes place every Friday between 12:30 and 2 p.m. During this time, no required academic activity is scheduled. Instead, Community Hour is intended to provide the campus community an opportunity to come together to attend…
The world has discovered CWRU, says The Plain Dealer
The world has discovered Case Western Reserve University The Plain Dealer: A recent editorial compliments the trends in international recruitment at Case Western Reserve. This year, about 12 percent of the incoming first-year class was from outside the U.S.—up from about 3 percent in 2007. “The…