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January 24, 2012
A spoonful of medicine goes down a lot easier if there is a dog or cat around. Having pets is helpful for women living with HIV/AIDS and managing their chronic illness, according to a new study from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University. “We think this…
January 23, 2012
The Case Western Reserve University Center for Civic Engagement & Learning (CCEL) will host a Community Service Fair to kick off the spring semester on Friday, Jan. 27, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Thwing Center Ballroom. The CWRU campus community is invited to stop by and learn more about how…
January 23, 2012
There will be an information session titled “All About Finding Undergraduate Research Positions–On and Off Campus” on Jan. 30 at 8:30 a.m. in Adelbert Hall M2. The session will discuss spring and/or summer research options. RSVP to bvp@case.edu.
January 23, 2012
Information Technology Services (ITS) will present “New for Spring 2012,” a session that will include an overview of faculty support through existing services and an introduction to new and improved services. Recent improvements and additions include the continued expansion in the Research…
January 23, 2012
Case Western Reserve University has joined eduroam (education roaming), a worldwide confederation of research and educational institutions that hosts a secure wireless network for visiting students, staff, faculty and researchers. The eduroam wireless network gives visitors from other eduroam…
January 23, 2012
Car sharing is coming to Case Western Reserve University. WeCar by Enterprise will offer CWRU students, faculty and staff an on-demand, flexible transportation alternative to personal vehicles and traditional rental cars. WeCar vehicles are available for hourly, daily and overnight rentals and will…
January 23, 2012
The campus community is invited to celebrate the appointment of Jonathan Adler as the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law. A ceremony will begin Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. at Alumni House, with a reception following. RSVP by Jan. 27 to jennie.szegedy@case.edu or 368.0565.
January 23, 2012
In the complicated life cycle of ancient flatworms that cause schistosomiasis, Case Western Reserve University researchers have identified a gene activator crucial to development of the parasites within humans—a potential target for a vaccine. A description of the activator, which turns on rapid…
January 23, 2012
Case Western Reserve University pain experts will present a special program, “The Body in Pain,” at the City Club of Cleveland on Jan. 25 at noon. The program will give a wide-ranging and accessible view of pain, including chronic pain, which affects at least 116 million American adults—more than…
January 20, 2012
Rhonda Williams, director of the CWRU Social Justice Institute/Alliance, recently published an article in the book Freedom Now! Struggles for the Human Right to Housing in L.A. and Beyond. Her article, “‘We Refuse!’: Privatization, Housing and Human Rights,” was selected as the opening article of…