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Profiles of Inclusive Excellence Speaker Series: Adrianne M. Crawford Fletcher
The African American Alumni Association, in partnership with Case Western Reserve University's Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Engagement and the African and African American Studies minor, will host a Profiles of Inclusive Excellence event Monday, Nov. 20, from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom. The...
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Department of Theater production: Electra
The Department of Theater’s next production is Electra by Sophocles and translated by Anne Carson. Directed by Christopher Bohan, performances will be held Nov. 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 12 and 19 at 3 p.m. In this Greek tragedy, which takes place in the aftermath of the Trojan War,...
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On campus and abroad: A Q&A with a saxophone professor enriching musical education
As a professor of saxophone and chamber music in the Joint Music Program between the Cleveland Institute of Music and Case Western Reserve University, Greg Banaszak has spent more than three decades nurturing the talents of his students in classical and jazz genres. But Banaszak's influence goes f...
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Digital accessibility training course available to faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences and the Mandel School
One of Case Western Reserve University’s core values is inclusiveness and diversity, which includes providing accessible digital content. The Digital Accessibility High-Impact Course is designed to provide teaching faculty with training and resources for improving the accessibility of courses they’r...
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Medical Anthropology students Amber Akhter and Sean Liu say that Ohio's healthcare system needs to change
Columbus residents have a right to health. City council, statehouse must act.The Columbus Dispatch: Amber Akhter, a biochemistry and medical anthropology student, and Sean Liu, who’s studying psychology and medical anthropology, argued that Ohio’s healthcare system needs an overhaul....
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Political Science's Justin Buchler says it is important to diversify our media sources
Opinion: It's more important than ever for voters to diversify their media sourcesCrain’s Cleveland Business: Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science, noted the difficulty people have accepting information inconsistent with their beliefs, leading them to reject it or, “better yet, f...
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Department of Dance to perform Martha Graham's "Cave of the Heart"
In the world of dance, few names shine as brightly as Martha Graham's. Her groundbreaking work and the company bearing her name have been at the forefront of contemporary dance for decades. As the company approaches its 100th anniversary in 2026, Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Dance...
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Department of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics' offices relocated
In preparation for the new Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building, the Department of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics faculty and staff offices will be relocated. The offices will be split between the Health Sciences Building (2145 Adelbert Road) and the fifth floor of th...
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How to get in the spooky spirit for Halloween, according to CWRU professors
From classic films to heartwarming family shows, eerie poems and captivating theater productions, Halloween has long been a source of inspiration for various forms of media. Halloween-themed content has evolved over the years, appealing to different generations along the way. In the 1960s, the sea...
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An indirect course: Students share their experiences transferring to CWRU
The path to Case Western Reserve University is different for all students, but their varied backgrounds enrich the campus environment for all. That is especially true of our transfer students, whose paths led them to CWRU after beginning their college journeys at other institutions. Whether a stud...