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Snow falls on an illuminated street with a large, ornate chandelier arch over the road.
Make campus and Cleveland home for the holidays: Festive events to enjoy over winter break
Editor’s note: Lien Tran, the author of this story, is a student employee in the University Marketing and Communications department. She is a fourth-year student majoring in finance. Staying in Cleveland over winter break and not sure how to spend the quieter weeks on campus? The good news: the…
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Weatherhead students collaborate with iconic Cleveland market hub
With origins dating back to 1840, the West Side Market is a long-standing staple of Cleveland. The market has evolved with time, moving across the street to its current location at West 25th and Lorain, inviting additional vendors and welcoming tourists from all over the world. As they work on…
Staff members of Project STEP-UP partner with the CWRU Staff Advisory Council to donate supplies to students of Daniel E. Morgan School.
Five campus initiatives you may not know were helping Cleveland
The holiday season—generally observed from November to January—is a time often marked by generosity and connection, with individuals contributing time, money and other forms of support to those in need across the U.S. At Case Western Reserve University, students, faculty and staff actively find…
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3 things to do in Cleveland in December
Winter break is just around the corner, but the action in Cleveland isn’t slowing down. Case Western Reserve University students, faculty and staff looking to relieve end-of-year stress have plenty of options to get out and explore the city in December. Not sure where to start? We’ve got you…
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Students make meaningful contributions to local nonprofits during Saturday of Service
During their time on campus, Case Western Reserve University students have plenty of opportunities to explore Cleveland. One of the most engaging and meaningful ways they can do so is through volunteer experiences. While there are options available throughout the year, the Center for Civic…
Compilation photo of artwork from artists who are incarcerated at Grafton Correctional Institution.
New exhibit features reflective works by artists who are incarcerated at Grafton Correctional Institution
On display at Case Western Reserve University Wade Park Community Engagement Center
CTSC health screenings at a community event
Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative advances community health at two major Northeast Ohio events
The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) of Northern Ohio proudly participated in two community health events this fall: the first inaugural University Hospitals Cutler Men’s Full Life Summit on Sept. 21, at the Huntington Convention Center, and the Caring for the Caregiver Expo…
CWRU School of Dental Medicine student Karim Gharib shows dental tools to a child in the dental chair.
Giving back—and improving smiles—at Give Kids a Smile Day
The annual event brought Cleveland Metropolitan School District students to the School of Dental Medicine clinic for complimentary dental care—and a lot of smiles.
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3 things to do in Cleveland in November
The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are getting cooler here in Cleveland as we head toward the holidays and the end-of-semester crunch at Case Western Reserve University. But there’s still plenty to do in The Land—whether you prefer to keep it cozy indoors or enjoy the crisp autumn…
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CWRU’s Siegal Lifelong Learning Celebrates Success of Inaugural Great Institutions of Cleveland Series
Case Western Reserve University’s Siegal Lifelong Learning is celebrating the resounding success of its inaugural Great Institutions of Cleveland program, a landmark series that brought together top leaders from the region’s most distinguished cultural organizations for four weeks of dynamic…