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Check out the new issue of Think magazine
The 2019 spring/summer edition of Case Western Reserve's Think magazine is now available at numerous locations around campus, including in academic buildings and at the Tinkham Veale University Center. The online version is at case.edu/think. The magazine, published twice a year, offers…
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Take Two staff appreciation initiative to begin June 7
For the fifth straight summer, Case Western Reserve University staff once again can enjoy extra free time through Take Two, the university initiative that gives employees two hours off on Friday afternoons. The initiative will run for eight Fridays in June and July: June 7, 14, 21 and 28 and July…
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Capturing the enduring appeal of mid-century decor from Sweden
Creating the exhibition Swedish Modern Design, on display at Cleveland Museum of Art, Case Western Reserve University students trace the influence of Swedish interior design from the 1920s to today Stepping inside a middle-class home in Sweden 60 years ago would probably look and feel a little…
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Phase transitions: the math behind the music
Case Western Reserve University physics professor applies tools of statistical mechanics to explain why basic ordered patterns emerge in music across time and cultures Next time you listen to a favorite tune or wonder at the beauty of a natural sound, you might also end up pondering the math…
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Introducing xLab—where Case Western Reserve students help shape digital strategies for established companies
xLab, a new Case Western Reserve University-based initiative, aims to pair tech-savvy student talent with some of Northeast Ohio’s largest corporations to help the businesses understand and implement new digital-first strategies and opportunities for growth. “We’re creating a pipeline of talent…
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KeyCorp Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Beth Mooney gives advice to CWRU's Class of 2019 at commencement
When KeyCorp Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Beth Mooney graduated from the University of Texas in 1977, she found that earning a degree with highest academic honors did little to help her land a job. “I was Phi Beta Kappa and graduated summa cum laude,” she told Case Western Reserve’s…
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Philip Taylor receives Hovorka Award
Longtime Case Western Reserve theoretical physicist also has a lyrical side Philip Taylor’s legacy at Case Western Reserve University would be secure even if only reckoned by sheer numbers: The award-winning renowned scientist-researcher has been on the faculty for 55 years—for more than a quarter…
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What’s next? Eight outstanding CWRU grads share their on-campus experiences—and post-graduation plans
This Sunday, May 19, approximately 2,000 Case Western Reserve University students will take part in commencement ceremonies, beginning with the university-wide convocation at 9:30 a.m. in the Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center and followed by diploma ceremonies throughout the…
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Connecting on a personal level with students, Weatherhead School’s Jenny Hawkins wins both 2019 Jackson and Wittke awards
For most of her time as a mathematics undergraduate at Idaho State University, Jenny Hawkins was a shy student with an aversion to talking to her professors as strong as her determination to earn straight A's in their classes. Finally, in her junior year, a professor’s effort to ease Hawkins’…
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A ‘master teacher’ and coach in the classroom: Engineering's Harold Connamacher wins Wittke Award
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science professor Harold Connamacher wins Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Harold Connamacher has been called a “master teacher” by one colleague, a professor with “lifelong impact” by another, and simply “the most approachable professor I…