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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, 2021
The Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities will host a “Faculty Work-in-Progress” lecture featuring Chris Haufe, associate professor in the Department of Philosophy. In his talk “Of Interest,” Haufe will examine the role that “interestingness” plays in research in the sciences and humanities. He…
October 04, 2021
The Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities will host a “Graduate Work-in-Progress” presentation about French romance music in the 19th century, given by Nathan Dougherty, PhD candidate in the Department of Music. In his presentation "Closing the Wound: Memory and Clinical Nostalgia in the…
September 28, 2021
Case Western Reserve scientist investigates adaptation of ancient South American mammals that reveals contrarian changes and challenges evolutionary assumptions A Case Western Reserve University scientist has found that certain prehistoric horse-like mammals in South America evolved differently…
September 22, 2021
As a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, Jim Sheeler penned evocative articles about lives lost and loved ones left behind. As a Case Western Reserve professor, he inspired undergraduates to recognize the possibilities in their own lives—and to seize them. Today, all who knew Sheeler through his…
September 17, 2021
Shane Cooley Shane Cooley (CWR ‘21) is the lead author on a new study titled “Microhabitat partitioning is driven by preferences, not competition, in two Costa Rican millipede species,” published in the Journal of Tropical Ecology. Cooley’s conducted his research as part of a study abroad course…
September 17, 2021
Kathryn Lavelle, the Ellen and Dixon Long professor of world affairs, discussed industrial interests in Arctic natural resources during a conference on “The Dynamics of a Changing Arctic,” hosted by the Royal Danish Foreign Policy Society. In August, Lavelle presented her lecture, titled…
August 24, 2021
Timothy Beal, the Florence Harkness Professor of Religion, will be honored as a Case Western Reserve University Distinguished University Professor during convocation on Aug. 25 for his preeminent research, leadership, and commitment to students. Beal is a “model humanist,” according to Joy K.…
August 23, 2021
Associate Professor Lauren Calandruccio, who specializes in auditory perception in the Department of Psychological Sciences, shared that while wearing masks is critical during this time, increased effort is required when listening to someone who is speaking with a mask. Wearing a mask while…
August 19, 2021
For nearly 40 years, Mathematics Professor Wojbor A. Woyczynski was beloved by the students who had the privilege of taking his courses at Case Western Reserve University. Members of the university community are mourning the death last weekend of Woyczynski, whose work brought people together…
August 19, 2021
Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Music offers more than 20 ensembles, making it easy to find an ensemble in which to participate. Non-majors are welcome to join the ensembles and ensemble directors are able to answer questions about participation. Ensembles perform across multiple…