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Art history’s Erin Benay receives the International Fine Prints and Drawings Foundation’s Best Book of the Year award
Erin Benay, associate professor of art history, director of undergraduate studies and Distinguished Scholar in the Public Humanities, and Britany Salsbury, curator of prints and drawings at the Cleveland Museum of Art, won the Best Book of the Year Award from the International Fine Prints and…
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September 12, 2022
Today, Sept. 12, is National Video Games Day, a time to appreciate how far video games have come and celebrate the immersive experiences they offer. To recognize the occasion, The Daily is putting the spotlight on ARTS 286: Introduction to Video Game Design—a course at Case Western Reserve in which…
September 09, 2022
Timothy Wutrich, senior instructor in the Department of Classics at the College of Arts and Sciences, will preside over the Ohio Classical Conference in October. This meeting, held at Columbus Academy in Gahanna, Ohio, will be the 100th annual Ohio Classical Conference, bringing together teachers…
September 09, 2022
As International Makeup Day approaches this weekend (Sept. 10), The Daily is spotlighting an introductory makeup course offered through the College of Arts and Sciences. When walking into Angelina Herin’s classroom in the Department of Theater, you can’t be sure what you might find. The students…
September 01, 2022
Howard Hughes Medical Institute taps chemistry professor, diversity leader as inaugural vice president The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) announced today that it has named Chemistry Professor Blanton Tolbert as its inaugural vice president of science leadership and culture—a role dedicated…
September 01, 2022
Play an instrument or sing? Consider joining one of the Case Western Reserve University Department of Music’s many ensembles.With more than 20 ensembles of varying types, there is a group to suit your interests. These ensembles welcome anyone who plays an instrument, regardless of major. Review…
August 26, 2022
Exactly 102 years ago today, Congress certified the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution to ensure voting rights for women—though full electoral equality for women of color didn't come until decades later. After decades of activism by suffragists to achieve this right, many thought the…
August 25, 2022
August is National Black Business Month, a time that celebrates and promotes the support of Black-owned businesses in the United States. In honor of this month, The Daily sat down with several Case Western Reserve University students, alumni, faculty and staff members who double as business owners…
August 23, 2022
Major: BiologyMinors: Chemistry and Creative WritingYear: Rising fourth year At Case Western Reserve University, students are encouraged to use their studies to pursue their passions. For Aubrey Mayer, that means channeling her love of science and animals to help preserve the environment and…
August 16, 2022
In a matter of days, college students around the country will trade in their summer jobs for backpacks, books and new syllabi. Thanks to a group of Case Western Reserve University students, some of those syllabi are now digitally accessible. Digital accessibility ensures everyone, including those…
August 15, 2022
Most of us take our sense of smell for granted. Under the hood, however, it’s an incredibly complex biological phenomenon. Millions of specialized neurons in the human nasal cavity bind to molecules floating in air, setting off a wave of bioelectrical signals that trigger a vast web of circuits in…