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Crime down on and around campus, but community must stay vigilant
Crime is down markedly on and around campus this fall compared to last, especially serious crimes against people, according to recent statistics. The university tracks crime on campus as well as select off-campus areas in six-month increments—Jan. 1-June 30 (spring) and July 1-Dec. 31 (fall).…
New chair to promote School of Law as intellectual property thought leader
Case Western Reserve University School of Law has received a $2 million gift from the Spangenberg Family Foundation to endow the Spangenberg Family Foundation Chair in Law and the Arts. The commitment was announced in conjunction with the university’s public launch of the $1 billion fundraising…
CWRU launches $1 billion fundraising campaign; $80 million in new pledges announced
President Barbara R. Snyder announced Thursday night $80 million in new commitments as part of the launch of “Forward Thinking: The Campaign for Case Western Reserve University.” The president shared news of the $1 billion fundraising initiative with more than 3,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni…
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…
Benefits changes for 2012; HR to hold informational sessions throughout October
Leaders of the university’s Human Resources (HR) office are meeting this month with faculty and staff regarding changes in medical benefits for 2012. Fast-rising health care expenses, coupled with looming new taxes on benefits, have prompted a search for options to slow the pace of cost…
CWRU opens Center for International Affairs to ramp up global efforts
When Case Western Reserve University launched its strategic plan in June 2008, one of its key goals was to enhance the international character of the university, including building partnerships across the globe and providing students more opportunities for significant international experiences. Now…
CWRU forms student banking alliance with PNC Bank
Case Western Reserve University has named PNC Bank as its student banking service. Through this new relationship, students, faculty and staff now have access to five PNC Bank ATMs on campus and the ability to link their CaseOneCards to a PNC Bank account, among other benefits. “We are excited to…
School of Medicine receives $1.5 million grant from Cleveland Foundation
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has been awarded a $1.5 million grant by the Cleveland Foundation to support the Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Center for Membrane and Structural Biology (CCMSB), a successful outgrowth of the Cleveland Center for Structural Biology and…
President Snyder attends White House event on new federal policies to support science researchers and their families
President Barbara R. Snyder was among several academic and industry leaders on hand Monday when National Science Foundation (NSF) Director Subra Suresh announced the NSF Career-Life Balance Initiative at the White House. “Too many young women scientists and engineers get sidetracked or drop their…
University friend Albert J. Weatherhead III passes
Legendary business leader and philanthropist Albert J. Weatherhead III died Tuesday at University Hospitals Case Medical Center with his wife, Celia, by his side. He was 86 years old. “Al was a brilliant and generous man,” President Barbara R. Snyder said. “I am honored to have come to know him…