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September 23, 2011
The American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive in the Thwing Center’s 1914 Lounge on Friday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments can be made online but walk-ins are also welcome.
September 23, 2011
Information Technology Services has entered into a new, expanded agreement with training partner lynda.com. In addition to continued 24/7 unlimited access to the lynda.com training library of more than 3,500 videos, CWRU faculty, staff and students now have individualized access to lynda.com…
September 23, 2011
The Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations will hold its 2011 Nonprofit Awards event Oct. 10 to celebrate excellence in leadership and innovation in the nonprofit sector. Carol Rivchun, president of Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) will be awarded the 2011 Leadership in Nonprofit Management…
September 23, 2011
Albert J. Weatherhead III, boosted Case Western and other schools, dies at age 86 The Plain Dealer: Albert J. Weatherhead III, a legendary business leader and philanthropist, died Tuesday. “Al was a brilliant and generous man,” said President Barbara R. Snyder. “His gifts have had a…
September 23, 2011
$1 million gift from KeyBank Foundation helps Cleveland Clinic medical students The Plain Dealer: The KeyBank Foundation will give $1 million over five years to support the Key Bank Minority Medical Student Fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve…
September 23, 2011
Test your nutrition IQ WKYC: On an episode of In Good Company, Mary Beth Kavanagh, senior instructor in the Department of Nutrition, provides health answers on everything from chocolate’s health benefits to calorie intake and weight loss.
September 23, 2011
Could divorce trigger hair loss in women? HealthDay: New research found that, other than genetics, the next strongest predictor of hair loss among women is marital status. “Most likely, stress is the aspect of a troubling divorce that appears to lead to hair loss among women,” said Bahman Guyuron,…
September 23, 2011
Ohio Third Frontier gives grants for research in medical innovation in Cleveland The Plain Dealer: A collaboration among Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Case Medical Center and Philips is working to develop an imaging system that could better detect breast cancer and reduce…
September 23, 2011
Crain's slideshow: 2011 Emerald Awards reception Crain’s Cleveland Business: Ana Locci, director of the University Farm, and Christopher Bond, farm horticulturalist, attended the 2011 Emerald Awards reception, where the farm was honored for its sustainability initiatives.
September 23, 2011
Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor says 'Obamacare' would require purchase of unnecessary insurance PolitiFact: Ohio Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor wrote a guest column for newspapers saying that the federal health care law will require coverage for benefits and services individuals do not want. This is true, said J.B.…