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You never know what a college experience at Case Western Reserve University might bring. That’s what Colleen Hosler—president of the Panhellenic Council, sister in Kappa Alpha Theta and member of the Orientation Executive Board—realized when she started here three years ago. Now in the first year of...

As a career counselor in the Career Center, Genine Apidone is used to giving advice. So when she suggests her top spot in Cleveland or her all-time music favorites, you might want to listen up. While she’s got your attention, notice her enthusiasm for life and Case Western Reserve University. A nat...

Ever wondered what it’s like to be an MBA student? Julia Steinberg wants to help you out. A Weatherhead School of Management student, she is one of about 20 students selected to blog about their experiences at some of the top management schools around the world for the prestigious Financial Times. S...

Terri Mester is no stranger to Case Western Reserve University. She’s a SAGES lecturer in the Department of English and a pre-law adviser in Undergraduate Studies, but the three-time alumna has plenty of experience as a student as well, earning her bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees here over...

Richey Piiparinen is dedicated to improving this city—both its people and its landscape. A resident of Cleveland’s Near West Side and a writer for Rust Wire, he’s studied urban planning and psychology with hopes of developing the city’s social and psychological capital through the reuse of vacant la...

As faculty adviser of WRUW-FM, it’s no surprise Peter McCall has an extensive iPod playlist. But there’s more to this geology professor than rocks and rock music. For example: McCall, who joined the faculty in 1974 and is now a professor of geology and biology and the director of the Environmental S...

When searching for someone to fill the sandals of last year’s Spartan, the university needed to look no further than Nicholas Barron, a second-year student studying mathematics and physics. Math, physics and mascot duties seem like an odd combination to you? Not for this Pittsburgh native, who also ...

As Undergraduate Student Government president and a nutrition and biology major, Divya Aggarwal has plenty on her schedule. But don’t think the Shrewsbury, Mass., native doesn’t lead a full life beyond the classroom and the boardroom. On campus, Aggarwal volunteers at the Free Clinic, conducts resea...

Molly Watkins may be new to the university, starting as the director of international affairs in July, but she’s certainly no stranger to the world of global education. Watkins got her start in international education while living in China for two years, and she previously served as an international...

Amy Sheon marches to the beat of her own drum. Or, rather, her own harmonica. A dancer, singer and harmonicist (she was featured on a CD just released by a band she occasionally performs with), she has plenty of interests outside the office, but her work on campus is something to be applauded as wel...