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USG spring elections underway; letters of intent due March 1
The Undergraduate Student Government spring elections cycle has begun. Letters of Intent for membership in the 2012-13 general assembly are due March 1. Representative and executive positions are available. For more information on elections processes, eligibility for candidacy, and sample letters…
It’s election season—check out the university’s guides to on-campus political activity
Case Western Reserve University is committed to the free expression of political views; however, the university must comply with rules governing its tax-exempt status and internal policies. A Quick Reference Guide to Political Campaign Activity and Guidelines for Student Organizations Conducting…
Discuss Hollywood’s portrayal of women during upcoming event
Among the leading ladies and fighting heroines, there are female characters that don’t always give women the best name: the damsel in distress, the femme fatale, and the Smurfette. The Flora Stone Mather Center for Women invites the campus community to “Women vs. Tropes: What Does Hollywood Really…
CWRU makes list of colleges where "geek is chic"
15 colleges where geek is chic The Huffington Post: Is geek chic? At Case Western Reserve University it is. The university is among 15 colleges and universities where “a geek would fit in well,” according to Inside College and The Huffington Post.
Bon Appetit announces plans for animal welfare reform
Bon Appetit announces animal welfare reforms The Washington Post: Bon Appetit Management Co., which operates dining outlets across campus, plans to follow more humane animal agricultural practices, such as sourcing pork from producers who don’t use gestation crate systems and all liquid eggs from…
School of Medicine researchers find time link to sudden cardiac death
Sudden cardiac death: Time of day link found in mice BBC News: School of Medicine researchers found how the time of day can increase the risk of dying from an irregular heartbeat. “Our study identifies a hitherto unknown mechanism for electrical instability in the heart,” said Darwin Jeyaraj,…
5 questions with…senior psychology major, Greek Week chair Graham Reeves
Graham Reeves attended the Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values awards ceremony. Some people think of Greek life as a way to network, make friends, have fun and help the community. But for Graham Reeves, Greek life is an entire way of living. A senior psychology major from…
Submit a photo for the Coming of Age Birthday Card photo contest
Make your mark on a university tradition by submitting a photo to be considered for the 2012-13 Coming of Age Birthday Card. The Student Life Committee of the Undergraduate Student Government and the University Office of Student Affairs are soliciting photos for the 2012-13 Coming of Age Birthday…
Free employee health seminar to teach meditation, stress-management techniques
The Employee Wellness Program’s free health seminar, “Breathe. Relax. Renew.” will focus on meditation and breathing techniques to manage stress and relax the body and mind. During the interactive workshop, participants will review the physiology of the stress and relaxation responses, but most of…
Discuss international travel with program alumni during Feb. 24 event
Do you want to live, volunteer or work overseas? Have you been abroad recently? Join fellow students during “International Dialogues: Bringing the World Back Home” to share experiences and talk about international life and service. Alumni of the Peace Corps and other service-learning programs will…