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Faculty member Linda Ehrlich publishes article on Japanese stop-motion animator
Linda Ehrlich, associate professor of Japanese, recently had an extensive article published on one of Japan’s foremost stop-motion animators, Kawamoto Kihachiro. The article, titled “Ningyo: An Homage to the Films of Kawamoto Kihachiro,” was published in the Journal of Japanese and Korean…
Preclinical Development Shows Promise to Treat Hearing Loss with Usher Syndrome III
CLEVELAND - A new study published in the July 11 issue of the Journal of Neurosciences details the development of the first mouse model engineered to carry the most common mutation in Usher syndrome III causative gene (Clarin-1) in North America. Further, the research team from Case Western Reserve…
Law’s Michael Scharf shares expertise on ICC statutes in NYC
School of Law Professor Michael Scharf recently spoke on “Universal Jurisdiction over the Crime of Aggression.” His talk was given June 25 at a workshop at New York University on International Criminal Court statutes. He also participated as an invited expert in the “Strategic Meeting on the…
Longtime employee Mark McGee passes away
Mark McGee, the foreman at Case Western Reserve University’s Squire Valleevue and Valley Ridge Farms and a 30-year employee of the university, passed away July 7 after a 15-month battle with cancer. He was 49. McGee joined the university in June 1982 at the age of 19, eventually rising to the…
Psychology research finds surprise win or loss impacts likelihood of risk-taking
It is intuitive that most people would be less likely to take risks after an unexpected loss. But what happens after a surprising win? It turns out that the very same trend applies, according to Case Western Reserve University psychologist Heath Demaree. In other words, it’s not whether you win or…
Student organizations: Reserve a booth for Student Activities Fair
The Undergraduate Student Government will host the annual Student Activities Fair Aug. 25, prior to the start of classes. The event is held during New Student Orientation and is a place where student groups and organizations can talk to interested incoming (and current) students. Groups can…
Learn first aid and safety tips during free health seminar July 12
The Employee Wellness Program will host a free health seminar on first aid and safety July 12 from noon to 1 p.m. in Nord Hall 310. Attendees will learn basic first aid and safety tips to prepare them to be ready to assist when needed. They also will be introduced to the automatic external…
Upcoming UCITE seminar explains how to use Google Apps—beyond mail and calendars—effectively
At Case Western Reserve University, everyone has free access to a suite of more than 40 Google Apps, from mobile to media, geo to social. These Apps for Education products are a lot more than email, calendaring and docs, but many people are not aware of how to access and use them all…
Information Technology Services to update email security; update settings now
On July 18, Information Technology Services will update email security settings for members of the Case Western Reserve University community. Users who access their Case Western Reserve University email via a client on their computer, such as Outlook, Thunderbird and Mac OS X Mail, or from a mobile…
Psychiatrist Sylvia Rimm gives five tips for teaching children to not bully
How to teach children not to bully others The Royal Gazette: Sylvia Rimm, clinical professor of psychiatry and pediatrics, gives five tips for teachers and parents to use to prevent and discourage bullying, including praising kindness casually and reminding children to stop and think before going…