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Case Club closed until further notice
The Case Club—located in Severance Hall—will be closed until further notice due to the end of an operating partnership with its vendor, Sammy’s. Sammy’s closed all of its facilities on Aug. 5, according to a notice on its website. Efforts are underway to secure an alternate vendor. The campus…
School of Nursing receives federal grant to help ease shortage of nurse educators
Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing received a $2.5 million federal grant to provide loans that encourage students pursuing advanced degrees to become nurse educators. Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) introduced the Nurse Faculty Loan Program…
Anthony Jack explains pros and cons of communication via social media
When one image is worth a thousand tweets CNN: Anthony Jack, assistant professor of cognitive science, philosophy and psychology, discussed the pros and cons of communicating via social media. “The danger is that social media is making us fall back on what we already understand: our stereotypes…
Non-employer businesses a lesser substitute for employer businesses, says Weatherhead's Scott Shane
As recovery lags, more St. Louisans go to work for themselves St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The recession has led to an increase in people working for themselves and creating their own opportunities. Scott Shane, the A. Malachi Mixon III Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies, said, “In many ways,…
Weatherhead's Steven Feldman sounds off on recent book
Eight questions: Steven Feldman, ‘Trouble in the Middle’ The Wall Street Journal: Steven Feldman, associate professor of management policy, answers questions about his recent book, Trouble in the Middle: American-Chinese Business Relations, Culture, Conflict and Ethics.
Law's Jonathan Entin discusses future of video lottery terminals in horse race tracks
Ohio Supreme Court will decide whether opponents of racetrack VLTs have right to sue The Plain Dealer: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor of Law, discussed the future of video lottery terminals in Ohio horse tracks. “Historically, it’s been very clear that gambling, except in narrow…
Demand for health care attorneys is increasing, says Law's Maxwell Mehlman
Law schools are bulking up from need for health care specialists Crain’s Cleveland Business: The Affordable Care Act has increased demand for attorneys specializing in health care, like that taught at the Law-Medicine Center. “As you can imagine, given all the developments in changes and medicine…
Weatherhead's Michael Goldberg sounds off on entrepreneurship in Turkey
In Turkey, a strange dance between government and entrepreneurs Entrepreneur: Michael Goldberg, visiting assistant professor in the Weatherhead School’s new Department of Design and Innovation, penned an article about the state of entrepreneurship in Turkey, where he spent the summer teaching.
Music's Stephen Hefling discusses love letters of Gustav Mahler
Chaste ascetic? A letter details Mahler’s love life  The New York Times: Stephen Hefling, professor of musicology, talked about a recently discovered letter written about the love life of Austrian composer and conductor Gustav Mahler. “The letter is a fairly complete account of love affairs with…
Energy failure more probable in the summer, says Electrical Engineering's Mingguo Hong
Heat wave risks to your wallet and sanity Mainstreet.com: Mingguo Hong, associate professor of electrical engineering and computer science, discussed why the possibility for energy failures is more prevalent in the summer months.