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Study finds babies witnessing violence show aggression later in school
Aggression in school-age children may have its origins in children 3 years old and younger who witnessed violence between their mothers and partners, according to a new Case Western Reserve University study. “People may think children that young are passive and unaware, but they pay attention to…
Nursing school awarded $1.76 million grant for palliative care program
Medical advancements that extend the lives of patients with cancer, heart failure and other serious chronic diseases have created another need: more clinicians skilled in specialized care for people with terminal illnesses. Acknowledging this need, Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne…
Graduate/professional students invited to attend ethics seminar
Graduate Studies will offer a Responsible Conduct of Research workshop with Shannon E. French, the Inamori Professor of Ethics and director of the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence. French will present, “Ethics for Graduate and Professional Students: Getting Beyond Knowing the…
Applications now open for CTSC/Explorys pilot funding
Faculty and staff are invited to apply for two $30,000 pilot grants, with $20,000 from the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and $10,000 in-kind technical support from Explorys. The purpose of this pilot funding opportunity is…
Sidewalk north of Thwing Center closed as work continues on university center
Due to construction on the Tinkham Veale University Center, the pedestrian sidewalk just north of Thwing Center is closed until Monday, July 8. For an update on the university center’s progress, check out the live webcam at case.edu/universitycenter/webcam/.
Enjoy traditional American menu at this week’s BBQ on the Quad
The summer barbecue season continues Wednesday, June 26, with an American menu and music by Jim and Eric, the Classic Rock Duo. The barbecue lunch will take place 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…
Celebrate the career of VP Glenn Nicholls during June 27 reception
Glenn Nicholls will be honored on Thursday, June 27, at a reception to celebrate his retirement as vice president of student affairs after more than 25 years of service to Case Western Reserve University. As the leader of the university’s Division of Student Affairs, Nicholls has overseen programs…
Crespo wins NSF CAREER award to study DNA sensitizers
Carlos E. Crespo-Hernández, an assistant professor of chemistry, won a National Science Foundation CAREER award to investigate how compounds found in human cells and medicines trigger DNA mutations that can damage cells and lead to skin cancer when exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Crespo,…
Compete against fellow graduate students in GSS-sponsored cornhole, bocce tournament
The Graduate Student Senate will hold a cornhole and bocce tournament Friday, June 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Van Horn Field. Graduate students are welcome to come as a team or find teammates when you arrive. Ice cream and lemonade will be available. This is the first Graduate Student Senate event…
STA Travel to discuss travel, logistical support for study abroad programs
The Office of Education Abroad invites interested faculty or staff to a presentation by STA Travel at 9 a.m. on July 17 in the Tomlinson Hall Conference Room, to discuss travel and logistical support for short-term study abroad programs. While many faculty have an interest in developing study…