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Latest update for data access, reporting software SAS MR 2 available on Software Center
The Software Center has updated SAS 9.2 MR 2 with the 2011-2012 license. SAS is available as a free download to students and faculty; the cost for staff is $56 per license. SAS 9.2 MR 2—a scalable, integrated software environment specially designed for data access, transformation and…
Stronger, lighter wind turbine blade developed by Marcio Loos, colleagues
New materials for stronger wind turbines UPI: Marcio Loos, a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, and colleagues have built a lighter, stronger wind turbine blade that will allow larger turbines to capture more wind energy. It’s the world’s first…
Long-distance caregiving a burden, says nursing's Polly Mazanec
For many Americans, caregiving a long-distance burden U.S. News & World Report: Long-distance caregiving is becoming more common, but it brings added stress. “We found that long-distance caregivers were much more anxious than local caregivers, who could see what was happening [on a more…
Medical student starts up local food-delivery service
Ian Wong and freshbag aim to bring fresh food to urban communities The Huffington Post: School of Medicine student Ian Wong launched freshbag, a local food-delivery service, to help improve the area’s health. “As part of our schooling, we were sent into the [Cleveland] community to identify the…
Scott Shane explains small business influence on jobless rate
Self-employed struggle as U.S. recovery offers few opportunities Bloomberg Businessweek: Because small companies employ about half of the private-sector labor force, it’s difficult for jobless rates to improve when they’re “not doing well, because they are too big a part of the economy,” said…
Civic Engagement Scholars program accepting applications; 100 2010-11 scholars announced
A commitment to the community and a dedication to learning are two defining characteristics of Case Western Reserve University, and those two qualities are the backbone of the Civic Engagement Scholars program, which is accepting applications now through Sept. 15. Now in its second year, Civic…
Jonathan Adler to hold new Verheij chair at law school
Jonathan Adler, director of the Center for Business Law and Regulation, will be the inaugural chairholder of the Johan Verheij Memorial Professorship at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. The chair was established earlier this year by Richard Verheij (LAW ’83) in honor of his late…
Chinese Students and Scholars Association to host summer BBQ Sept. 10
The Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) will host its annual summer barbecue to welcome new Chinese students on Sept. 10 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the upper pavilion in Edgewater State Park. All students are invited to attend to meet and greet the new students and share your experiences.…
Staff Advisory Council announces 27 elected representatives
Congratulations to the following staff members, who were elected to the Case Western Reserve University Staff Advisory Council (SAC) for a two-year term beginning Sept. 15, when an orientation breakfast will be held in their honor. *Denotes re-election for second term School of Dental…
Women Faculty Connect resumes Sept. 14
Women Faculty Connect reconvenes on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Cleveland Room of Thwing Center. This is an informal luncheon where women faculty members from across campus come together to network, chat and relax. To reserve a lunch, RSVP to Susan Freimark at sbf@case.edu.…