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Staff Advisory Council election extended due to month-end close
The Staff Advisory Council election has been delayed slightly due to the month-end close. Additional days will be added to the deadline for voting to give everyone the same opportunity to vote. All individuals who are eligible to vote should have received an email explaining the election…
Final BBQ on the Quad event will feature Hawaiian menu
This is the last week to enjoy the summer BBQ on the Quad, which will take place Wednesday, July 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Case Quad. Each lunch costs $8 per person for one protein and unlimited sides, or $9 for an unlimited buffet. The barbecue will feature a Hawaiian menu with…
Make meal plan changes for next semester online by Aug. 30
Need to make a meal plan change? Meal plan changes can now be made directly through a student's MyHousing account at students.case.edu/myhousing. All meal plan changes must be made before Friday, Aug. 30.
Staff: Learn more about the L.E.A.D. certificate program during Aug. 1 info session
There will be an information session for the L.E.A.D. Certificate Program for Supervisors Aug. 1 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Adelbert Hall’s Toepfer Room. Refreshments will be provided at the session, but participants are encouraged to bring their own lunches. L.E.A.D. is an intensive 10-month…
Vintage cars, convertibles needed for this year’s homecoming parade
The Office of Student Activities & Leadership is looking to showcase vintage and convertible vehicles in this year's homecoming parade, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 28. By volunteering their vehicles, individuals and their vehicles will be seen by students, families and the community as…
Begun Center joins Cuyahoga County anti-domestic violence initiative
Since 2009, domestic violence in the Cleveland area has resulted in the deaths of more than 40 victims, according to Cleveland police. Case Western Reserve University’s Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education has teamed with the Witness/Victim Service Center from Cuyahoga…
Evolution of Diverse Sex-Determining Mechanisms in Mammals
Scientists historically have argued that evolution proceeds through gradual development of traits. But how can incremental changes apply to the binary switch between two sexes, male or female? Researchers at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine have found that a genetic process…
Brain implant aims to stifle drug highs
What happens if addicts get no high from the drugs they take? Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and Illinois State University received a grant for $390,000 from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to help answer the question. Addiction experts believe a mechanism that robs drugs of…
Photo Gallery: Play Me, I'm Yours at Case Western Reserve
Play Me, I’m Yours—an interactive, musical public art installation inspired by British artist Luke Jerram—kicked off July 18 as 21 pianos were on display for all to play. During the event, students from The Music Settlement performed, and then all attendees were invited to take a seat and play…
Incoming male students: Apply to receive a fraternity-sponsored scholarship
Seven Case Western Reserve University fraternities are offering scholarships to incoming male students. Applying for or winning any of these scholarships does not obligate the student to join the fraternity, nor does it guarantee the organization will extend the student an offer of…