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Author to visit natural history museum for talk on biotechnology, re-engineering animals
Mike Weiss, chair of the Department of Biochemistry and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History Health Advisory Board, will co-host author Emily Anthes, author of Frankenstein's Cat: Biotechnology and the Re-engineering of Animals, as part of the museum’s Explorer Lecture Series. Biotechnology has…
Volunteer at RePlay for Kids toy repair workshop Oct. 7
RePlay for Kids will host a toy repair and modification workshop Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. at think[ box ], Room 209X in the Glennan Building. Volunteers will adapt or repair toys for children with disabilities in Northeast Ohio. Most repairs involve testing and fixing broken wires or…
ACES Distinguished Lecturer to examine female representation in UK politics
The campus community is invited to attend a presentation from Academic Careers in Engineering and Science (ACES) Distinguished Lecturer Sarah Childs, professor of politics and gender at the University of Bristol, UK, as she examines “Conservatism, Conservative Parties and Women's Political…
Sign up for Saturday of Service by Nov. 5
The Center for Civic Engagement & Learning’s annual Fall Saturday of Service will take place Saturday, Nov. 8. This day of service is organized in collaboration with Greek Life and Kids Against Hunger. On- and off-campus projects will be available throughout the day, and transportation will be…
Celebrate Eid at the Muslim Student Association’s Fast-A-Thon event Oct. 4
All students are invited to celebrate Eid Al-Adha at the Muslim Student Association's annual Fast-A-Thon event on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 6:30 p.m. in Thwing Center ballroom. The event will feature special guest speaker Hanif J. Williams, a prominent motivational speaker who is a devout…
Center for International Affairs offering faculty seed grant opportunities; learn more at Oct. 9 info session
Over the last three years, the Center for International Affairs has provided nearly $100,000 in faculty seed grant opportunities. These grants have funded 15 projects in 17 countries to develop and progress sustainable international initiatives. To learn more about faculty seed grant…
CWRU Film Society to host two movie screenings this weekend
The CWRU Film Society will screen two movies this weekend. On Friday, Oct. 3, X-Men: Days of Future Past will be shown at 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and midnight. On Saturday, Oct. 4, there will be two showings of Robin Hood: Men in Tights, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets are $4. All screenings will be held…
Church of the Covenant to host ”A Taste of the Circle” on Oct. 5
The Church of the Covenant will host “A Taste of the Circle,” on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to noon, at the lower level of the church (11205 Euclid Ave.). The event is open to the campus community and will feature free samples from University Circle eateries.
Attend Oct. 6 info session to learn about Peace Corps, City Year programs
Representatives from the Peace Corps and City Year will host a joint information session Monday, Oct. 6, at 4:30 p.m. in Nord Hall 400. In the session, they will provide insight into their respective programs and how to apply. City Year is an education-focused nonprofit organization that partners…
Observe Yom Kippur this weekend with Hillel
Yom Kippur Services will be held in the Hillel Building (11291 Euclid Ave.) on Friday, Oct. 3, and Saturday, Oct. 4. On Friday, dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. and Kol Nidre will be at 6:45 p.m. On Saturday, there will be Shachrit/Musaf services at 9:30 a.m., Yizkor services at 5:30 p.m., and…