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Siegal Lifelong Learning Program to explore Shakespeare May 8-29
The Laura and Alvin Siegal Lifelong Learning Program at Case Western Reserve University is offering a range of events throughout the summer on or near the University Circle campus or at the program’s satellite location at 26500 Shaker Blvd. in Beachwood. The program’s first series, “Shakespeare:…
Bible doesn't take a stand on homosexuality, says religion professor Timothy Beal
When Christians become a 'hated minority' CNN: Some Christians who speak out against homosexuality say they have become victims of intolerance because of their reverence for the Bible. Timothy Beal, the Florence Harkness Professor of Religion, explains what the Bible says about…
Marketing's Simon Peck weighs in on area CEO salary increases
Top area CEOs ended 2012 with fatter paychecks The Blade: Simon Peck, associate professor of marketing and policy studies, gives his view on the increase in compensation of area CEOs in 2012. “The world today changes very fast, technology changes fast, and you’re making big bets on the future of…
Medicine's Thomas Murphy discusses testing, treating thyroid nodules
Thyroid nodules usually not cancerous, but should be treated: NetWellness Cleveland.com: Thomas Murphy, associate professor of medicine, discusses the importance of testing and treating thyroid nodules in the latest NetWellness column.
Free airport shuttles to run May 8-10; sign up for your time now
Free shuttle buses will run from the North Residential Village to the airport beginning May 8-10. Pickup will be 6 a.m., 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Juniper Road, at the statue between Raymond and Sherman houses. Because space is limited, preference will be given to first-year students, but the…
Faculty: Apply for Active Learning Fellowships
Information Technology Services (ITS) and the Office of the Provost announce a new faculty fellowship opportunity. The Active Learning Fellowship is open to faculty members with continuing appointments who wish to develop or redesign a semester-long course to use an active learning environment and…
Johns Hopkins professor to discuss science, medicine in May 9 lecture
University Hospitals Case Medical Center will hold the inaugural Harrington Discovery Institute symposium lecture on Thursday, May 9, at 4 p.m. in Wolstein Research Building auditorium. Solomon H. Snyder, distinguished professor of neuroscience, pharmacology and psychiatry at Johns Hopkins…
Survey seeks to understand CWRU community connections with East Cleveland
Researchers at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences are seeking participation from students, staff, faculty and administrators in a brief online survey about perceptions of East Cleveland and connections with residents and activities there. Faculty members Mark…
Schubert Center, Botanical Garden to host symposium on play-based education
The Case Western Reserve University Schubert Center for Child Studies and the Cleveland Botanical Garden will present “Year of Play: The Science of Play-Based Education Symposium” on Friday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. The morning session, 9 a.m.–noon, will…
There’s always room—and now a classroom—for Jell-O at CWRU
A team of Case Western Reserve University students is pushing Jell-O as brain food—to teach middle schoolers about engineering. For their efforts, the team won the Biomaterials Education Challenge and $2,500 prize at the Society of Biomaterials’ national meeting in April. Jell-O may be the…