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Oracle Calendar to be discontinued July 31; final training session for new Google Calendar July 28
The Oracle calendar application will be discontinued July 31 and Google Calendar will become the university’s official calendaring system. To assist outstanding Oracle users as they transition to Google Calendar, Information Technology Services (ITS) is providing deskside transition support and…
From "Harry Potter" to "Game of Thrones," Brad Ricca weighs in on fantasy genre's success
Fantasy nerds seize the throne Metro: The fantasy genre has risen to new heights of popularity in literature, TV and film hits such as Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. “In watching these shows, we may just be acknowledging the importance and romance of the imaginative past as it affects us in…
New study shows preemies catch up in vocabulary by teen years; H. Gerry Taylor weighs in
Preemies can catch up in vocabulary by teen years Reuters: A new study says that by the age of 16, children born very prematurely can catch up to children born at full term in their ability to identify names of things. H. Gerry Taylor, a professor of pediatrics at the School of Medicine who was…
Associate professor Kathleen Smyth says MS drugs relatively effective but pricey
Benefit of MS drugs comes at steep price: study Reuters: Drugs that may slow multiple sclerosis progression are expensive—upward of $3,000 per month—and the benefits are modest, according to a recent study. "The good news from this study is that these drugs do seem to be effective, on average,"…
Entrepreneurs need to remember two messages, says professor Scott Shane
Four Reasons Why Your Small Business Is A JOB (Just Over Broke) Forbes: Small businesses can be powerful, but there are two main messages entrepreneurs must understand, said Scott Shane, A. Malachi Mixon Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies.
CWRU research study cited in Huffington Post article on health benefits of garlic and onions
Surprising health benefits of garlic and onions The Huffington Post: Some research shows that onions and garlic may be key to lower rates of cancer and heart disease, including a study done at CWRU in the 1990s showing that garlic may help reduce the occurrence rate of pre-cancerous tumors in the…
Technical errors add unsubscribed users back onto The Daily mailing list
Due to a technical error, individuals who previously unsubscribed from The Daily have been added back onto the distribution list. We sincerely regret any inconvenience and are working to remedy the issue to prevent future difficulties. To unsubscribe, simply click "unsubscribe from this list" at…
CWRU is socially connected—find out the community’s favorite way to network
There’s no doubt about it: Case Western Reserve University students, faculty and staff are connected in this world. But while social networks are obviously gaining prevalence, most of you feel there is no replacement for good ole face-to-face conversation, which won our poll. Inching close to a…
Sign up for Autumn in the Country classes at the University Farm
The Autumn in the Country classes at the University Farm will begin in September. Courses include The History of Squire Valleevue and Valley Ridge Farms, Walking Through Nature, Painting in the Outdoors and Conversational French, among others. Find more information online.
5 questions with…Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Dean Mary Kerr
It’s been 20 years, but on Monday, Mary Kerr returned to her alma mater as the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing’s new dean and the inaugural holder of the May L. Wykle Endowed Professorship in Nursing. She comes to Case Western Reserve University after serving as the deputy director of the…