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August 20, 2013
Susan Cain, author of the best-seller Quiet, The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, will share how introverts can excel in a society often overpowered by extroverts during Case Western Reserve University’s fall convocation Aug. 28, at 4:30 p.m. in Severance Hall. The event is…
August 20, 2013
The first-year students who arrived on campus Sunday boast the strongest academic credentials of any entering class in the university’s history. But rest assured, they are way more than smart. Case Western Reserve’s Director of Undergraduate Admission Robert McCullough this week provided his…
August 20, 2013
As a welcome back gift, the Office of Education Abroad would like to offer students who studied abroad last year—long-term or short-term—free study abroad T-shirts to wear around campus and Cleveland. The shirts are available for pickup immediately in the Center for International Affairs’ office,…
August 20, 2013
In celebration of its 25th anniversary this month, 121 Fitness will offer a special $25 sign-up fee. 121 Fitness, owned and operated by Case Western Reserve, offers: more than 60 free group exercise classes per week, free towels, lockers, parking, locker room amenities and…
August 20, 2013
The 2012-13 annual report on promotions and emeritus status is now available. This report lists faculty who were appointed to emeritus status since last year’s report or who were promoted to associate professor or professor or awarded tenure on July 1. Twenty professors were appointed to emeritus…
August 20, 2013
Professors at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Law have approved sweeping curriculum changes designed to give graduates the essential skills employers value most. The new academic model dramatically increases students’ writing requirements and opportunities for direct legal experience.…
August 19, 2013
A few weeks ago, first-year students received an email from Edwin Mayes with an invitation to complete a survey about Case Western Reserve University first-year students. The survey should take about 20 minutes to complete. Mayes soon will send a reminder e-mail with the subject line “Please take…
August 19, 2013
Kelvin Smith Library presents a new exhibit: “Observing the Natural World: The Art and Science of Natural History.” Beginning in the 1830s, Clevelanders with an interest in natural history established societies to collect, catalog and study natural history specimens. These local initiatives…
August 19, 2013
Case Western Reserve University team collaborates on avatar technology to aid health care decisions
The Plain Dealer: Ronald Hickman Jr., assistant professor of nursing, and his team created one of the first avatar-based decision support technologies for caregivers. “It’s a way to deliver tailored…
August 19, 2013
New mammal species discovered: A raccoon-like critter with teddy bear looks
Associated Press: Researchers recently discovered a new species of mammal: the olinguito. “Most people believe there are no new species to discover, particularly of relatively large charismatic animals,” said Darin Croft,…