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From lab discoveries to public outreach initiatives, students, faculty, staff and alumni at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine prove their dedication to advancing oral health in Cleveland and around the world. Read the latest news that highlights the innovation, care and community impact at the heart of our efforts to advance clinical excellence and service across populations.

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Law school sponsors events for Domestic Violence Awareness Week
The School of Law is taking part in Domestic Violence Awareness Week Oct. 26-28. Individuals across campus are encouraged to wear purple all week to you’re your support. Events include a bake sale, a movie night, ribbon sales and speakers. View the full schedule by clicking the image to the right. ...
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Aretha Franklin to receive honorary degree Nov. 5
Aretha Franklin has worn some memorable ensembles in her day, and she’ll be unusually dressed at the upcoming American Music Masters tribute concert honoring her achievements: the 18-time Grammy Award winner will don academic regalia as she accepts an honorary degree from Case Western Reserve Univer...
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Find out about the Fowler Center’s role in creating sustainable value in nonprofits
On Oct. 26, Roger Saillant, executive director of the Fowler Center for Sustainable Value, and Beau Daane, manager of the Fowler Center, will lead a discussion on “The Fowler Center: Its Role in Creating Sustainable Value in Nonprofit Organizations.” The Fowler Center, based in the Weatherhead Schoo...
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Limits on retirement contributions increase for first time since 2009; learn details
Faculty and staff can contribute toward their retirement savings on a pre-tax basis through payroll deduction. Calendar year 2012 limits on retirement contributions have been announced by the IRS, with amounts increasing for the first time since 2009: Participants can contribute up to $17,000. Parti...
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Adobe Connect upgraded to version 8; online training to be held Oct. 27
Information Technology Services (ITS) has upgraded Adobe Connect to version 8. This latest version has many new capabilities including a simpler and more intuitive user interface, features to collaborate more efficiently, enhanced audio/video features for richer participant experiences, improved ac...
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Blame backbone fractures on evolution, not osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is blamed for backbone fractures. The real culprit could well be our own vertebrae, which evolved to absorb the pounding of upright walking, researchers at Case Western Reserve University say. Compared to apes, humans have larger, more porous vertebrae encased in a much thinner shell o...
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Faith-based service programs help those in poverty, says Robert L. Fischer
The new face of American poverty is often a child's The Huffington Post: Across the country, more children are coping with the stressors of economic hardship. Often faith-based service programs catch people who fall through the cracks of other safety nets, said Robert L. Fischer, co-director of the...
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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...
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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....