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Column: Chiefs got past game, but still must heal Associated Press: A day after a Kansas City Chiefs football player killed his girlfriend and then himself, the team took the field to play against the Carolina Panthers. But how the players grieved—or will grieve—is unknown. "Our culture still…

Can “brain training” make you smarter? NBC News: The “brain training” industry, including companies such as Lumosity that offer online exercises to keep the brain sharp, is expected to make $3 billion by 2015. But some experts are skeptical whether the games actually work. “There’s no evidence…

Kindness has gone viral in higher education—and Case Western Reserve University is part of the trend. Last week, a student at Case Western Reserve launched a university compliments page on Facebook, which shares kind, anonymous comments about individuals across campus. The site’s founder also…

The CWRU Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Allies (LGBTA) Committee is exploring the formation of an LGBTQ research group. This interdisciplinary group of faculty, staff and administrators will focus on scholarly endeavors and research projects and/or initiatives related to LGBTQ…

The fall Mind-Body Café series concludes this week with the workshop “Peace, Love & Happiness,” led by Tiffany Porter and Stephan Salmon. The Mind-Body Café is a series of workshops sponsored by University Counseling Services to foster student health and wellness. “Peace, Love &…

The African American Society will hold its 39th annual Ebony Ball. This year’s theme is “Serve. Learn. Repeat: Finding your purpose through enriching the lives of others.” The event will be held at the Civic Conference and Events Center (3130 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights) Dec. 8 from 7 to 10…

LabVIEW Fall 2012 is now available on the Software Center to CWRU faculty and staff using Windows and Macintosh computers. LabVIEW is a graphical programming environment used primarily in the science and engineering fields. Faculty and staff can request to borrow a media installation kit. While…

Case Western Reserve University’s gospel choir, Voices of Glory, will perform a Christmas fundraising concert on Saturday, Dec. 8, at Harkness Chapel. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the concert begins at 5:30 p.m. Donations at the door are encouraged. Raffle tickets for baked goods will be sold, and a…

To help members of the campus community—students and employees—relax during this stressful time, 121 Fitness will offer two free yoga classes next week. Individuals are invited to practice poses and breathing techniques that help the body become both relaxed and energized. The classes will be held…

Bill Belichick makes donation to Case Western Reserve University field house project to honor his father, Steve The Plain Dealer: Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick made a gift to the Wyant Field House project in honor of his father, Steve, who was a standout athlete at Western Reserve…