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August 30, 2012
Innovator William Kamkwamba, 25, rings in the Case academic year The Plain Dealer: William Kamkwamba spoke at yesterday’s fall convocation, discussing his struggles growing up and his drive to bring energy to his family and his community. He told the students to trust themselves and to persevere.…
August 30, 2012
MetroHealth, Explorys use huge patient database to revolutionize medical research The Plain Dealer: MetroHealth Medical Center and Explorys recently used electronic medical records to replicate a major study that took a Norwegian team 14 years to research and report—and they did it at a fraction…
August 30, 2012
Four years ago Plain Dealer columnist Dick Feagler penned a piece about Elaine “Lainie” Hadden that he was sure she would not like. It wasn’t because he wrote anything negative about her—just the opposite. Feagler described her as an “angel,” a woman of “vision,” a lady with “class.” The problem…
August 30, 2012
WISER, the Women in Science and Engineering Roundtable, will host a kickoff event tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. in Strosacker Auditorium. During the event, attendees will learn 10 reasons why they should join WISER. Plus, food and refreshments will be served, and a giveaway will take place. Other WISER…
August 29, 2012
Are you one of the many Case Western Reserve University students, faculty or staff members interested in performing in one of the many CWRU ensembles or groups? Visit the music department’s ensembles page and learn more about the 17 department-sponsored ensembles, ranging from concert choir to…
August 29, 2012
The Office of Human Resources will hold an interest meeting Sept. 5 for its L.E.A.D. Certificate Program. The information session will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in Adelbert Hall’s Toepfer Room. The L.E.A.D. (Learn, Empower, Achieve & Develop) Certificate Program is a 10-month program that…
August 29, 2012
The law school’s Institute for Global Security Law & Policy will host the Judge Ben C. Green Lecture Sept. 11. This year’s topic will be “Resistance & Rights: Civil Society & the Surprising Resilience of the Rule of Law after 9/11.” Professor David Cole of the Georgetown University Law…
August 29, 2012
Bon Appétit Management Co. has released hours of operation for their student dining options—including the new addition to campus, Bag It! Located at Thwing Center, Bag It! is similar to the Grab It! options in Sears Building and Wolstein Research Building. For one meal swipe, a student can pick…
August 29, 2012
One of the first patients to receive implanted muscle stimulation technology developed at the Cleveland FES (Functional Electrical Simulation) Center will represent the United States in sailing this weekend at the 2012 Paralympic Games. Jennifer French, a native of North Royalton, is among six…
August 29, 2012
They're the tops Crain’s Cleveland Business: Case Western Reserve University has a spot among the nation’s elite institutions, according to rankings from Washington Monthly. The university ranked No. 7 nationally based on three categories: social mobility, research and service.