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John Kennell, professor emeritus of pediatrics and pioneer of mother-baby bonding research, passes away
John Kennell, professor emeritus of pediatrics at the School of Medicine, passed away Aug. 27. He was 91.After earning his bachelor’s and medical degrees from the University of Rochester, Kennell served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1949 prior to entering residency at Harvard Medical School.After…
Online version of course action form now available; registrar’s office holding demos
The Student Information System now includes an online version of the course action form, which went live last spring. The course action form is used to initiate new university courses and course changes. The online form allows for electronic/online approvals, which can be customized to suit the…
Anisfield-Wolf award-winning author to discuss book during Baker-Nord Center event
On Wednesday, Sept. 11, the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities will welcome author Kevin Powers to campus for a reading and discussion of his book, The Yellow Birds. The Yellow Birds won the 2013 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for fiction. It focuses on the last weeks of friendship between…
Case for Community Day registration open now through Sept. 20
Registration is now open for Case for Community Day, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 4, from noon to 5 p.m. All members of the campus community are encouraged to take part in a variety of volunteer activities throughout Greater Cleveland. Volunteer opportunities include: painting, …
Deadline to nominate individuals for honorary degrees Sept. 27
Members of the university community are invited to nominate individuals for honorary degrees, which will be awarded during spring commencement. Honorary degrees from Case Western Reserve University recognize individuals who exemplify the highest ideals and standards of excellence in their work and…
Athletic Director Dave Diles accepts position at Virginia Military Institute
Case Western Reserve Director of Athletics Dave Diles has accepted a position leading the sports programs of the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), the oldest state-supported college of its kind in the United States. “I congratulate Dave on this new opportunity and wish him the best,” said Louis…
CWRU to award Inamori Ethics Prize to Patagonia’s Yvon Chouinard Sept. 12
Yvon Chouinard and Patagonia Inc., the environmentally conscious company he founded, prove that social responsibility and profitability aren’t mutually exclusive. The premier outdoor gear and clothing enterprise fosters employee wellness with flexible hours and onsite daycare. Solar panels provide…
Get information on overseas learning during Friday’s International and Study Abroad Fair
The third annual International and Study Abroad Fair will be held Friday, Sept. 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Case Quad. Information will be available on year-long, semester and short-term programs. During the fair, all students are encouraged to: browse program opportunities pick up…
Office of Undergraduate Studies announces national scholarship deadlines
Students searching for national fellowship and scholarship opportunities are encouraged to visit the Office of Undergraduate Studies website at case.edu/ugstudies/ or schedule an appointment to speak with Scott Hardy, assistant dean of Undergraduate Studies, in Sears Building 357. Upcoming…
Fourth annual Steps4Staff 2-mile walk set for Sept. 20
The Staff Advisory Council and the Office of Human Resources will sponsor the fourth annual Steps4Staff 2-mile walk Friday, Sept. 20, from 3 to 5 p.m. The walk will begin at Veale Center and continue throughout campus (rain site: Veale Center’s track). Registration (available online at…