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Friday’s Public Affairs Discussion Group to explore the relationship between presidents and the media
In this Friday’s Public Affairs Discussion Group, Jeffrey E. Cohen, professor of political science at Fordham University, will delve into the complex relationship that exists in U.S. politics between presidents and the media. Cohen’s research has given him insight on the presidency’s relationship…
University Health Service to offer students flu shots at upcoming clinics
The University Health Service will hold flu shot clinics across campus in October and November for students. The cost for the shot is $20. Times and locations for the student flu shot clinics are: Oct. 9: Nord Hall 310A, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Oct. 11: Wade Commons Pioneer Room, 4:30–7 p.m. Oct. 17:…
Experience authentic cuisine at the Asian American Alliance’s “Taste of Asia” event
The Asian American Alliance will host “Taste of Asia: Journey to the East” Friday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Thwing Center ballroom. The event will feature cuisine native to China, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Hong Kong and Japan, with food catered from Siam Cafe, Korea House/Miega, Li Wah…
Drug reverses abnormal brain function in Rett syndrome mice
A promising study out in the Journal of Neurosciences showed that in a mouse model of Rett syndrome, researchers were able to reverse abnormalities in brain activity and improve neurological function by treating the animals with an FDA-approved anesthesia drug, ketamine. Rett syndrome is among the…
School of Medicine professor receives largest NSF instrumentation grant of 2012
The National Science Foundation has awarded a $2.7 million grant to Mark Chance, director of the Center for Proteomics and Bioinformatics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, for work with the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS II) at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The…
Drug Reverses Abnormal Brain Function in Rett Syndrome Mice
CLEVELAND - A promising study out today in the prestigious Journal of Neurosciences showed that in a mouse model of Rett syndrome, researchers were able to reverse abnormalities in brain activity and improve neurological function by treating the animals with an FDA-approved anesthesia drug,…
Uptown highlighted in "Architechtural Record"
New life for the American city Architectural Record: As part of a series about different architectural projects around the city, Uptown is highlighted. “Uptown signals Case [Western Reserve]'s continued dedication—along with that of other local institutions—to elevating design in Cleveland and…
English Professor William Marling discusses upcoming Bouchercon convention
Mystery writers, fans head to Cleveland for big Bouchercon convention The Plain Dealer: This week, the Bouchercon convention—the world’s largest, longest-running conference of mystery writers and readers—will come to Cleveland, featuring talks by some of the genre’s biggest authors. English…
Insanity plea difficult to prove, explains psychiatry's Sara West
Attorneys say T.J. Lane insane at time of Chardon High School shooting The Plain Dealer: Attorneys for T.J. Lane, the teen accused in the Chardon school shootings, entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. This plea is uncommon and rarely successful in Ohio because it’s difficult to…
Kelvin Smith Library receives $5 million gift, largest in library’s history
The Kelvin Smith Library has received the single largest commitment in its history, a $5 million gift from a donor who wished to remain anonymous. The funds will be used to create an unrestricted endowment to support library services and the purchase of library materials. A major transformation is…