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UCITE to host mini-workshop June 28 on designing (or redesigning) a course
This week’s UCITE session will include a mini-workshop for faculty members faced with designing a new course or who would like to redesign an existing course. In order to facilitate the session, faculty members are encouraged to come prepared with not more than five “enduring understandings” for th...
Apply for Eastwood-Inamori Staff Educational Scholarship by July 1
The application deadline for the Eastwood-Inamori Staff Educational Scholarship is July 1. In collaboration with Gregory Eastwood and the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence, the Staff Educational Enhancement Program offers a scholarship to help promote the center as a leading re...
Employee Wellness Program to kick off free Summer Yoga on the Quad series June 26
The Employee Wellness Program is kicking off its free Summer Yoga on the Quad series, held every Tuesday from June 26 to July 31. The one-hour classes will begin at noon on the Case Quad, close to Crawford Hall (rain location is 121 Fitness Center). Participants should bring a yoga mat or towel, w...
Searle Scholar Program offering $300,000 funding opportunity for young faculty
Case Western Reserve University faculty members are invited to submit applications for the 2013 Searle Scholar Program competition, which provides grants to selected universities and research centers to support the independent research of exceptional young faculty in the biomedical sciences and chem...
Meet the Class of 2016 by leading common reading breakout sessions at orientation
Looking to connect with the incoming first-year students—and to find a nice summer reading book with a positive message? Sign up today to lead a common reading breakout session during new student orientation! The Office of First Year Experience is looking for faculty and staff members to help lead ...
Learn to make professional presentations more successful during June 21 UCITE seminar
Learning to prepare a good presentation can help a person sharpen his/her ideas, be more concise in messaging and improve his/her awareness of the power of language to persuade. The ability to make a good presentation is a valuable skill for any student or academic, both in terms of teaching and giv...
Orthodontics offering additional $500 off braces for CWRU, UH employees’ children
The School of Dental Medicine’s Department of Orthodontics is looking for 50 patients between the ages of 10 and 16 who need braces and can be treated by dentists who are studying to become specialists in orthodontics. The Department of Orthodontics provides high-quality care by licensed dentists u...
Free outdoor yoga class to be held June 20 for summer solstice
The Employee Wellness Program will offer a free summer solstice yoga class June 20 for all interested attendees. The class will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. outdoors, next to the windmill/121 Fitness Center. Led by Krysia Maciuszko, this class is open to all fitness/yoga levels and is des...
Learn to grill meats, veggies and more during employee wellness event
The Employee Wellness Program will host an outdoor grilling demonstration June 19 from noon to 1 p.m. outside of Nord Hall. A chef from Bon Appetit will be on hand to provide tips on preparing delicious, healthy meats and vegetables on the grill. Samples will be provided. Register online....
Faculty: Learn how to vary classroom discussions during Thursday’s UCITE seminar
Using discussion as a teaching format can be an effective way for students to express and explore their ideas and to have them challenged by their peers. But facilitating good classroom discussions takes more than throwing out a provocative idea and sitting back to watch fruitful dialogue unfold. De...