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American Red Cross Blood Drive to be held Sept. 30
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.
ITS expands training partnership with lynda.com to include individualized service
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…
Mandel Center to honor local leaders at Nonprofit Awards event Oct. 10
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…
Albert J. Weatherhead III dies at age 86
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…
KeyBank Foundation gives $1 million to Lerner College of Medicine
$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…
Nutrition instructor Mary Beth Kavanagh tests nutrition IQ
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.
Stress of divorce could trigger hair loss in women, says Bahman Guyuron
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,…
CWRU collaboration receives Ohio Third Frontier grant
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…
University Farm honored at 2011 Emerald Awards
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.
J.B. Silvers says all health insurance covers unnecessary items
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.…