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CWRU weighs in on Steve Jobs’ most revolutionary product
The Macintosh. With the original’s introduction in 1984, and so many iterations since, it’s changed how many people work—and play—on the computer. In The Daily’s poll, it ranked No. 1 for being Steve Jobs’ most defining product, followed up by the iPhone, iPod, iPad and iTunes, in order. Want to re...
Former Wellesley, Duke president to discuss “Re-envisioning the Academy for Women (and Men)”
Nan Keohane, a professor at Princeton University and former president of Wellesley College and Duke University, will be on campus Oct. 20 for the ACES Distinguished Lectureship on “Re-envisioning the Academy for Women (and Men).” The free, public event will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Mandel C...
$25 Million Commitment Founds Weatherhead Institute for Family Medicine and Community Health
CLEVELAND - The Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has received a $25 million commitment to launch an initiative dedicated to transforming community health in greater Cleveland and, ultimately, around the world. During the October 13 public launch of Forward Thinking: The Campaign f...
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Abstract submission deadline Nov. 4 for Intersections symposium, poster session
The deadline for abstract submissions to Intersections: Undergraduate Symposium and Poster Session is Friday, Nov. 4. The symposium will be held Dec. 9 from noon to 2:45 p.m. Visit case.edu/source/symposium to apply or review abstract submission guidelines....
School of Medicine PhD candidate explains her thesis—through dance
Ever tried reading a thesis—especially one in a subject area unknown to you? If so, you may have been left confused, overwhelmed or maybe even a little bored. If not, those are probably some of the exact reasons you’ve never taken on the task in the first place. To help overcome this, one School of ...
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Case Western Reserve Receives Prestigious $5.4M Grant to Study Esophageal Cancer
CLEVELAND - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center are proud to announce the receipt of a highly competitive $5.4 million grant to study genetic determinants of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma. This five-year award from the Natio...
Art historian Elina Gertsman presents in Europe on medieval art
Elina Gertsman, assistant professor of medieval art, traveled around Europe this summer and fall, giving invited talks at various international conferences. In June, she was a keynote speaker at the Gender Studies Network annual conference in Helsinki; in July, she spoke in the session on spectacle...
Art lecturer Chris Pekoc’s work featured in new gallery
Artwork by Art Studio lecturer Chris Pekoc will be on display at the opening of the Darby Fine Art Gallery in Vero Beach, Fla. The inaugural exhibition is titled “Six Contemporary Masters” and features the work of Pekoc, Kevin Cole, Stuart Fink, Frank Herrmann, Kayla Mohammadi and John Walker....
Alumni Association to present awards during Alumni Luncheon Oct. 14
The Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University will present awards to alumni and friends during the Alumni Luncheon to be held Friday, Oct. 14, at 11:30 a.m. in Horsburgh Gym. Theodore J. Castele (ADL ’51, MED ’57) will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award, which recognizes a graduate ...
Staff Advisory Council holding Sweetest Day bake sale Oct. 13
The Staff Advisory Council will hold a Sweetest Day bake sale on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. until the bakery runs out. The bake sale locations will be Biomedical Research Building atrium, Peter B. Lewis Building lobby and Crawford Hall’s SAGES Café. If you buy a baked good, you will receive a d...