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October 04, 2012
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…
October 04, 2012
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:…
October 04, 2012
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…
October 04, 2012
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…
October 03, 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…
October 03, 2012
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,…
October 03, 2012
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…
October 03, 2012
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…
October 03, 2012
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…
October 03, 2012
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…