College of Arts and Sciences
Interdisciplinary research, collaboratives and achievements define the Case Western Reserve University College of Arts and Sciences’ community—across countless disciplines. From literary awards and scientific discoveries to stories of social impact and student innovation, the College of Arts and Sciences is where bold ideas become newsworthy moments.
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October 04, 2023
See the Case Western Reserve University Department of Theater perform The Moors by Jen Silverman from Oct. 6 through Oct. 15 at Maltz Performing Arts Center. The Moors follows two spinster sisters who live tedious lives in a remote Victorian manor, until the mysterious arrival of a young governess…
October 03, 2023
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to two free upcoming film screenings on campus. First, there will be a screening of La Porta Dell‘Inferno (The Door to Hell) by Michael Cavalieri Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 5:30 p.m. in Strosacker Auditorium. This documentary…
September 28, 2023
Whether your go-to Spotify playlists are filled with country music or blues, rock music or R&B, one fact remains the same: Their inspirations can all be traced back to classical music. And while classical might seem unapproachable to those who aren’t familiar with it, this broad genre offers a…
September 22, 2023
The Department of Music will host a talk by Aviva Rothman, associate professor of history at Case Western Reserve University, titled “A Brief History of Cosmic Harmony” today (Sept. 22) from 4 to 5 p.m. in Harkness Chapel. Cosmic harmony for centuries signified an order that linked microcosm and…
September 22, 2023
Brian Gran, professor of sociology and law, participated in and contributed to a submission made to the U.S. National Science Foundation's new Directorate on Technology, Innovation and Partnerships’ three-year roadmap for future investment decisions. The submission was made by Public Interest…
September 22, 2023
Six to earn Innovator of the Year awards Whether in labs or lecture halls, student organizations or startup businesses, innovation is a constant across Case Western Reserve. Next week, Sept. 26–29, the university will recognize that spirit with Innovation Week—four days filled with nearly 20…
September 20, 2023
Of the many traits that unite members of the Case Western Reserve University community, one is perhaps the most inspiring: an innovative spirit. During Innovation Week, taking place Sept. 26–29 this year, that spirit will be celebrated with a full slate of events. Among the festivities will be the…
September 19, 2023
The Department of Sociology will host a talk titled “Cultural Logic of How Wealthy Families Manage Their Wealth” Friday, Sept. 22, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Community Studies Center, Room 108 Annette Lareau, author of three award-winning books—Listening to…
September 19, 2023
Bethany Westphal As a child, Bethany Westphal recalls listening to the music of Bruce Springsteen’s The E Street Band with her mom and falling in love with one aspect in particular: the soulful sounds of Clarence Clemons’ saxophone. Today, she’s a saxophonist herself—and she’s putting her talents…
September 18, 2023
The Department of Physics will host Julia Gehrlein, assistant professor of physics at Colorado State University, for a series of lectures this week as the winner of this year’s Michelson Postdoctoral Prize. Gehrlein's interests center on the most elusive particles of the universe: neutrinos. She…