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January 31, 2012
With tighter budgets, researchers may be asked to lobby lawmakers on campuses The Chronicle of Higher Education: The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology is developing a program to recruit researchers to explain the importance of research spending to lawmakers. “These efforts…
January 30, 2012
Women faculty members: Join your colleagues from across campus for an informal lunch where you can network, chat, find new resources and be part of a campus community of women. The next Women Faculty Connect luncheon, sponsored by the Women Faculty Leadership Development Initiative of the Flora…
January 30, 2012
Case Western Reserve University’s Social Justice Institute, WVIZ ideastream, KeyBank and Children’s Defense Fund–Ohio are sponsoring a sneak preview of the PBS documentary Slavery By Another Name Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Karamu House (2355 E. 89th St.). The documentary, which will air Feb. 13 at 9…
January 30, 2012
School of Law student Joel Simon stands outside Shaker LaunchHouse, where he meets with local entrepreneurs. Photo by Susan Griffth. Case Western Reserve University law student Joel Simon has been working closely with some of Northeast Ohio’s most determined entrepreneurs. At Shaker LaunchHouse, a…
January 30, 2012
During the week of Feb. 6, first-year students and seniors will receive an invitation to participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement. The survey is being given to undergraduates at schools across the country and asks students directly about their educational and interpersonal…
January 30, 2012
The national director of Design for America will visit campus Feb. 26, 3-5 p.m., for a kickoff workshop in the Peter B. Lewis Building Room 06. Design for America is a nationwide network of interdisciplinary student teams and community members who use design to have a local, social impact. The…
January 30, 2012
The Student Life Committee of the Undergraduate Student Government is conducting a survey regarding smoking on campus. The entire campus community is asked to take part. The brief survey (requiring less than five minutes to complete) is available online. Responses will be accepted until Feb.…
January 30, 2012
Fired prison guard's speech rights debated Dayton Daily News: A Lebanon Correctional Institution prison guard was fired after posting a Facebook comment about Gov. John Kasich, but it raises the question of social media privacy. Raymond Ku, professor of law and co-director of the Center for Law…
January 30, 2012
Ohio schools rank highly for Peace Corp volunteers Associated Press: Case Western Reserve University ranked No. 10 in Peace Corps’ list of top 25 small colleges and universities with volunteers. This year, 20 alumni are serving as Peace Corps volunteers. This is a 13-spot jump since CWRU first…
January 30, 2012
From the Grog Shop to The Q: Your guide to Northeast Ohio's top entertainment venues The Plain Dealer: Looking for something to do around campus? Turns out, it shouldn’t be difficult. Several destinations in the area are listed as top entertainment venues, including the Cleveland Institute of Art…