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USG conducting brief survey on smoking on campus; responses accepted until Feb. 9
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.…
Raymond Ku says fired prison guard has good case for being re-hired
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…
CWRU ranks No. 10 in Peace Corps' top volunteer list
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…
Campus-area venues named top entertainment spots
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…
Study challenges notion that convicts with mental illness likely to return to prison
People with mental illness have gotten a bad rap in past research studies, being labeled the group of people with the highest return rates to prison. But a researcher from the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University counters those findings in a new…
Associate Vice President Emerita for Academic Affairs Jean Calhoun passes away
Associate Vice President Emerita for Academic Affairs Jean S. Calhoun passed away Jan. 25 at her home in Shaker Heights after a brief illness. She was 84. Born March 20, 1927, Calhoun earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Bryn Mawr College in 1948 and her master’s in English at Western Reserve…
Facilities Services holding auction of four vehicles
The Facilities Services Department will auction off four of its vehicles. Bids will be accepted from Jan. 30 to Feb. 3. Vehicles to be auctioned are: 1998 blue Chevy Astro van (fair condition; 44,954 miles; minimum starting bid: $1,500) 2000 blue Dodge Caravan (fair condition, 33,700 miles;…
Faculty Conciliation and Mediation Program helps resolve work-related conflicts
Faculty members who have a conflict that interferes with their work are encouraged to use the Faculty Conciliation and Mediation Program to explore the nature of the conflict and the various alternatives available for resolving it. Conversations with the conciliation counselor are completely…
International students: Learn requirements for working in U.S. after graduation
If you are an international student who wants to work in the U.S. after graduation and have questions about transitioning your work authorization to a H1B status, then join the Career Center and immigration attorney David Leopold for “Work Authorization Info for International Students.” The session…
Free statistical consulting program offered to campus community Feb. 1-April 26
A free statistical consulting program will be available Feb. 1-April 26 for the campus and University Circle community. This program is part of a special consulting class with senior, statistics graduate students supervised by experienced faculty members. Participants are encouraged to come in with…