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First-years, undeclared upperclassmen: Attend the Choices 2012 opportunity fair Oct. 5
The Choices 2012: Exploring Academic & Experiential Opportunities Fair, sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies, will be held Friday, Oct. 5, during community hour from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in the Veale Center. The fair will provide students the opportunity to learn about major, minor…
Faculty: Interested in leading short-term study abroad programs in spring? Fill out forms by Oct. 1
Any faculty member interested in leading a credit or non-credit short-term study abroad during spring break or the new spring II study abroad session should contact the Office of Education Abroad to get a program development form. Program development forms are due by Oct. 1. These programs…
Where is the campus image featured in Monday’s issue located? Find out now
Two stone walls decorate the front of Yost Hall, but have you ever actually looked to see what decorates those stone walls? If so, you likely got the answer to this week’s question correct. We asked where the “arts” crest, pictured above with its “science” counterpart, resides on campus. As you…
Writing Resource Center to hold writing workshops this fall
This fall, students are encouraged to attend a series of writing workshops from the Writing Resource Center. During the events, students can meet WRC consultants and learn more about writing—plus eat free pizza. The sessions will be held: Friday, Oct. 12 - "Beyond the Five Paragraph…
Memorial service to be held Oct. 6 in honor of emeritus professor Wilma J. Phipps
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, to honor the life of Wilma J. Phipps, emeritus professor of the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University. Phipps passed away this summer at the age of 87. Phipps was a valued faculty member and student mentor at the…
Political science professor Karen Beckwith weighs in on women and the election
Female factor: Candidates campaign on women’s issues in fight for votes The Ledger: Women outnumber men among registered voters by 8.6 million, or 6.2 percent, and research shows women are more likely to actually vote. "This is a huge impact that women have just in terms of our numbers," said…
Claudia Coulton discusses recent child poverty numbers
More than 1 in 4 Cuyahoga County children live in poverty ideastream: The number of Northeast Ohio children living in poverty is holding steady from last year but is still up from several years prior, at 28.7 percent. Claudia Coulton, co-director of the Center on Urban Poverty and Community…
Weatherhead School's Scott Shane makes case for more microeconomics
More dismal science for would-be entrepreneurs Bloomberg Businessweek: In a recent column, Scott Shane, the A. Malachi Mixon III Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies, makes a case for why entrepreneurship programs should focus heavily on microeconomics. “Many company founders make mistakes that…
Discuss “The European Economy and EU Politics” with public affairs group Sept. 28
The Friday Public Affairs Discussion Group will continue its series Sept. 28 with a talk by Elliot Posner, associate professor of political science, on “The European Economy and EU Politics.” The talk will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in a special location: Mather House 100. Posner’s research…
Faculty/staff softball game to be held Oct. 6
Batter up: All faculty and staff members are invited to take part in the annual Spartan softball faculty/staff game Oct. 6 in Mather Park at 11 a.m. Complimentary lunch will be provided following the game. Interested? Contact head coach Josie Henry at 216.368.5686 or jlh195@case.edu.