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Why most men’s ring fingers are so long National Geographic: A recent study tested the hypothesis that hormones directly cause fingers to grow differently in males and females—generally, a longer ring finger than index finger in men; the opposite for women. “This isn't just an interesting…

Make workday eating as healthful as possible: NetWellness The Plain Dealer: The latest numbers show Americans spend more than one-third of the day at work, so it’s important to make sure you’re continuing healthy habits during the workday, said Jane Korsberg, senior instructor in the Department of…

Thogus survives as ‘old’ start up WVIZ: Avon Lake-based Thogus Products is attempting to create the “Google of manufacturing environment” by developing a vibrant, technology-driven workplace. Management increased wages and now designs products rather than just producing what is ordered. “I’d like…

Zimbabwean lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa awarded Inamori Ethics Prize The Plain Dealer: The Inamori Center for International Ethics and Excellence awarded Beatrice Mtetwa the Inamori Ethics Prize yesterday. She was recognized for her defense of journalists being detained or deported in Zimbabwe as well…

September’s Science Café Cleveland event will be centered around “Combustion: from candle, rocket to wildfire.” From ancient time to the present, combustion has been used to provide heating and energy conversion to work. Combustion can also emit pollutants and be a fire hazard. The mechanisms of…

Find out how to find undergraduate research positions—on- and off-campus—during two information sessions: Sept. 14 at 9:30 a.m. and Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. Both meetings will be held in the Toepfer Room, on the second floor of Adelbert Hall. Register and find more information and session dates at…

University Singers is open to all students enrolled in the University who enjoy singing. The ensemble performs a wide variety of accompanied and a cappella repertoire. The ability to read music is not required for participation and there is no formal audition. For additional information, contact…

The Center for Civic Engagement and Learning (CCEL) will hold Project STEP-UP training Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Project STEP-UP is CCEL’s award-winning tutoring and mentoring program. Case Western Reserve University students are paired with local schools and after-school programs to tutor…

The Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organization’s Research Seminar Series will feature Richard E. Boyatzis, interim executive director of the Mandel Center and Distinguished University Professor, as he discusses “Coaching with Compassion: Inspiring Sustained, Desired Change.” The purpose of this…

The annual report on tenure awards and promotions is now available. This report lists faculty who were appointed to the faculty as associate professor or professor since last year’s report, those who were appointed to emeritus status since last year’s report, and those who were promoted to…