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Albert J. Weatherhead III, boosted Case Western and other schools, dies at age 86 The Plain Dealer: Albert J. Weatherhead III, a legendary business leader and philanthropist, died Tuesday. “Al was a brilliant and generous man,” said President Barbara R. Snyder. “His gifts have had a transformationa...

Test your nutrition IQ WKYC: On an episode of In Good Company, Mary Beth Kavanagh, senior instructor in the Department of Nutrition, provides health answers on everything from chocolate’s health benefits to calorie intake and weight loss....

This week on Kaleidoscope: Sept. 18, 2011 WEWS: Sai Santosh Kumar Kolluru, a senior mechanical engineering major, discussed his summer internship at the White House, where he served in the Office of Public Engagement. “It was very inspiring,” he said. “Everyone is very committed. You have a lot of ...

An essay by Linda Ehrlich, associate professor of Japanese, on Alumbramiento (Lifeline) appears a special feature on the new DVD of Víctor Erice´s short films: La morte rouge and Alumbramiento. Other special features on the DVD are writings by poet and essayist Pere Gimferrer (recipient of the Premi...

The Case Western Reserve University chapter of Autism Speaks U is taking part in a photo contest for all Autism Speaks U chapters. Come show your support for the autism community by wearing blue to the grass between Wade Commons and Leutner Commons Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. The photo will then be posted...

Case Western Reserve University School of Law will honor the late Professor Laura Chisolm at a memorial program Monday, Sept. 26, at 4:30 p.m., in the Moot Courtroom. A leading authority on the law of nonprofit organizations, she died May 21 after a long illness. Professor Chisolm joined the facult...

The National Cancer Institute has awarded $11.3 million to Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine to establish a center of excellence for research on gastrointestinal cancers. The funding designates the university as a Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) in Gastrointestina...

Cleveland's IngenuityFest kicks off Friday with an intriguing blend of art, technology The Plain Dealer: Dozens of artists, engineers, dancers, instrumentalists and technologists will take part in this weekend’s IngenuityFest, including Jared Bendis, creative director of new media at the Freedman C...

Student Affairs will host Family Weekend Sept. 23-25, featuring programs for families and students to bridge the gap between summer and fall break. Family Weekend officially starts on Friday, Sept. 23, with a reception at 5:30 p.m. with President Barbara R. Snyder, but if families arrive early, the...

Can empty nesters still afford to splurge? SmartMoney: As parents become empty nesters, they often think their spending days are over, but they end up spending more money because they have more freedom. That, in turn, causes them to seek employment, oftentimes starting their own businesses. “Contra...