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December 19, 2011
Presses from the former Chrysler plant in Twinsburg are headed to China The Plain Dealer: Presses from Chrysler’s Twinsburg plant are shipping out of Cleveland to China—which isn’t surprising, said Paul Schroeder, assistant visiting professor of political science. “The auto industry in China is…
December 19, 2011
Diaspora Hinduism and the December dilemma The Huffington Post: In a blog, Deepak Sarma, associate professor of South Asian religions and philosophy, discusses how diaspora Hindus respond to the “challenges of living in a Christian-centric society” around Christmas.
December 19, 2011
Moms of preemies face health problems, too WebMD: New research finds that mothers of very low-birth-weight babies often have long-term medical problems. Lynn Singer, deputy provost and VP for academic affairs and professor of environmental health sciences and pediatrics, has long studied the…
December 19, 2011
In celebration of the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Week, all current Case Western Reserve University students, faculty and staff are invited to write and submit an essay of no more than 500 words that reflect on the application of King’s values and vision to contemporary social, political and…
December 19, 2011
Milena Sterio and Michael Scharf Case Western Reserve University Law Professor Michael Scharf and Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Professor Milena Sterio traveled halfway around the world to the Seychelles Islands. They weren't there for the sun and surf, though; they…
December 18, 2011
As the end of the year nears, “best of” lists and rankings compilations make their way onto nearly every news site—not to mention your Facebook news feed. Lately, word has spread quickly via social media about Case Western Reserve University’s high rankings on the college-search site…
December 16, 2011
Full ban on driver calls could be tough to enforce Associated Press: The National Transportation Safety Board recommended all states impose total bans on cell phone use in cars—including hands-free technology. Law professor Lewis Katz said such a law would likely be challenged but would ultimately…
December 16, 2011
Malls, retailers focus on mobile phones to reach shoppers, boost sales and study consumers The Plain Dealer: Technology allows consumers to get more efficient access to deals this holiday season, but it raises questions about what data consumers give up when they use this technology. “It’s not so…
December 16, 2011
Nominations are open for the Carl F. Wittke Award, the most prestigious undergraduate teaching award at Case Western Reserve University. Students and recent alumni are encouraged to nominate a professor who they feel demonstrates excellence in undergraduate teaching. The nomination form can be…
December 16, 2011
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