Events

Large lecture halls often impose physical and logistical constraints on what an instructor can do effectively. However, there is significant evidence that individuals learn best through active learning. Active learning techniques involve having students read, think, make observations, solve…

The Case Western Reserve University Department of English will host a poetry reading featuring George Bilgere and Brad Ricca on Thursday, Nov. 29. The event will take place in the Guilford Parlor at 5 p.m. Bilgere has published five collections of poetry. His work has won numerous awards,…

This Friday, Nov. 30, Michael Scharf, associate dean for Global Legal Studies and John Deaver Drinko–Baker and Hostetler Professor of Law, will present “The Practice and Study of International Law: Transitional Justice in Libya and the Ivory Coast.” This event is designed for prelaw students but…

Wednesday’s Spot Night will feature performances from two bands: Conditions and Call Us Kings. Spot Night, which is held every Wednesday at 9 p.m. at The Spot, features a wide variety of acts as well as food and drink specials. For more information, email mgd27@case.edu.

The Alumni Association will host a mid-year graduates’ reception to officially welcome graduating students into the distinguished group of Case Western Reserve University alumni. The reception, hosted by President Barbara R. Snyder, will start promptly at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10, in Hovorka…

The dance department will present this fall’s production of MaDaCol (Mather Dance Collective) Nov. 29-Dec. 1. MaDaCol is a student organization that offers a creative and important outlet for Case Western Reserve University students (undergraduate and graduate), faculty, staff and Greater Cleveland…

Information Technology Services (ITS) will host “ITS Connect: Using Google Translate” on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 11:30 a.m. at connect.case.edu/itsconnect. Case Western Reserve University students, faculty and staff have unlimited access to Google Translate, a free translation service that provides…

Kelvin Smith Library will host an author workshop Nov. 30 with Elizabeth Perill on “How to Get Your Article Published.” Perill, publisher of life sciences at Elsevier, will discuss the best way to structure a scientific paper, how to identify the most appropriate journal and tips for understanding…

121 Fitness will offer a free Zumba class as a part of the Employee Wellness Program on Wednesday, Nov. 28. Zumba, which fuses Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow moves, is appropriate for men and women of all fitness levels—from beginner to advanced. The class will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at…

To continue gathering feedback on the future of the university, Provost W.A. “Bud” Baeslack III and members of the Strategic Plan Steering Committee will hold another open forum Nov. 29. All members of the campus community are invited to attend and provide suggestions on how to shape the…