Events

A university is a place where innovation happens. Where small thoughts can turn into major breakthroughs. Where creativity gets results. As another year of ideas and opportunities opens, one of today’s most inspiring college students will share his story at Case Western Reserve University’s fall…

Join Recovery House alumni and the Prevention and Recovery Services Advisory Board for the first Recovery Connection Welcome Reception Thursday, Aug. 30. The reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Recovery House. Students from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Institute of Music,…

The Energy Alliance Speaker Series will kick off Sept. 5 with a talk by University of California Energy Institute Director Severin Borenstein. He will present the talk “What Will It Take to Make Renewable Energy Competitive,” in which he’ll discuss the hurdles that exist for alternative energy…

Fall convocation will be held at Severance Hall Aug. 29 beginning at 4:30 p.m., and faculty members are encouraged to take part in the procession. If you intend to participate in the faculty procession, register online by Aug. 27. All faculty members participating in the academic procession must…

Following new faculty orientation on Wednesday, Aug. 22, the Newcomers Committee will host a new faculty family picnic at Squire Valleevue Farm. The picnic, which is open to new and returning faculty and their families, will begin at 5 p.m. (rain or shine) in picnic area No. 6. Vegetarian options…

The Art Studio soon will begin its summer 2012 “Semester in Review Art Exhibition.” Works will be on display Mondays through Fridays, Aug. 27–Sept. 7. The gallery will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Individuals interested in trying indoor cycling for the first time—or those who have tried a few classes but are still unsure of themselves—are invited to attend the Employee Wellness Program’s free Intro to Cycle class. The class will be held Aug. 23 from noon to 1 p.m. at 121 Fitness…

The Employee Wellness Program will offer a free Intro to Weight Training class Aug. 21 from noon to 1 p.m. at 121 Fitness Center. The class will go over the details of strength training activities, such as how to get started, what exercises work which muscles, how much to lift, proper techniques…

On Sept. 7, the law school will host the Frederick K. Cox International Law Center War Crimes Research Symposium, titled “Presidential Power, Foreign Affairs and the 2012 Election.” The daylong symposium, held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the moot courtroom (A59), will feature Harvard Law…

To kick off the new academic year, there will be an LGBT Faculty Welcome reception Aug. 30 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the LGBT Center at Thwing Center. Lynn Singer, deputy provost and vice president of academic affairs, will present opening remarks. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be provided.…