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Seven faculty members to be honored at convocation as Distinguished University Professors
President Barbara R. Snyder today announced the seven faculty who will be honored Wednesday at Fall Convocation as Case Western Reserve University’s newest Distinguished University Professors. “These individuals are leaders in every way—as teachers, scholars and dedicated contributors to our…
NeoProteomics, co-founded by Mark Chance, earns $300k grant
Biomarker spinoff from Case Western Reserve gets $300K federal grant MedCity News: NeoProteomics, a spinoff from Case Western Reserve University that was co-founded by the Center for Proteomics and Bioinformatics’ director Mark Chance, received a $300,000 grant from the National Institutes of…
Robert Del Rosa, CWRU's longtime head wrestling coach, passes away
Case Western Reserve University and collegiate athletics lost a beloved figure on Thursday as Bob Del Rosa passed away from complications of a late summer surgery. Del Rosa, 75, was entering his 50th year with the university’s athletic department and his 46th season as head wrestling…
Four School of Medicine professors join IDEAL to focus on faculty diversity
Four professors—Walter Boron, professor and chairman of physiology and biophysics; Alison Hall, professor and associate dean of graduate education; Ruth Siegel, professor and director of the Pharmacological Sciences Consortium Core Image Analysis Facility; and Neena Singh, professor of…
Spartan Mascot Team seeks 2-3 students for new “Spartie” mascot
The Spartan Mascot Team is looking for undergraduate student leaders to serve as “Spartie,” the new CWRU mascot. Two or three students will serve as the anonymous mascot, wearing a plush mascot Spartan costume and serving in addition to the Spartan. The Interfraternity Congress, Panhellenic Council…
Learn about studying abroad in Bangladesh during upcoming meetings
There will be a meeting to learn more about the three-credit-hour fall travel course to Bangladesh on Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 5:30 p.m. in Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences room 112. Additional meetings will be held Sept 1, 2, 6 and 7 from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. The course has been approved for…
Psychiatry professor Sara West says no clear trends in filicide exist
Experts: Child homicides emotional, but not a trend in Boulder County Longmont Times-Shield: In Boulder County, Colo., four children have been killed by their parents since 2009. Though shocking, there is no community profile to explain the problem, said Sara West, assistant professor of…
Convertibles, vintage cars needed for 2011 homecoming parade
The Homecoming 2011 Parade Committee is searching for convertibles and vintage vehicles to participate in the annual homecoming parade Oct. 15. Step off is at 11 a.m.  To participate, contact Colleen Barker-Williamson at crb3@case.edu.
Uncovering the Spread of Deadly Cancer
CLEVELAND – For the first time, scientists can see pathways to stop a deadly brain cancer in its tracks. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have imaged individual cancer cells and the routes they travel as the tumor spreads. The researchers used a novel cryo-imaging…
Flora Stone Mather Center for Women hosts open house Sept. 1 for campus community
The Flora Stone Mather Center for Women will host an open house Sept. 1 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Thwing Center 309 for all faculty, students and staff. The open house is a chance to become familiar with the center’s location, learn more about what they do and meet the team. Food and beverages will be…