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How did a mixed-race woman, born into poverty in the remote Andes, whose formal education ended with primary school, become a literary celebrity—and Latin America’s first Nobel Laureate? Find out when Elizabeth Horan, professor of English at the University of Arizona, presents “Unrepentant…

The Case Western Reserve University Institute for Computational Biology (ICB) will host its inaugural symposium Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tinkham Veale University Center’s Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Ballroom. The symposium’s topic will be "Present-Day Problems and Potentials…

Mathematica 10.2, SAS JMP 12.1 Pro and SAS 9.4 TS1M3 are now available to members of the Case Western Reserve University community through the Software Center. Mathematica 10.2 Mathematica 10.2 is available to students, faculty and staff at no cost; it is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux…

Jason Chuhay, 121 Fitness running coach, will lead a group run and a running technique, form and injury prevention workshop Saturday, Sept. 12, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 121 Fitness. A variety of pace and distance options will be available for the group run. The workshop also includes a free…

Philip Taylor, Distinguished University Professor and the Perkins Professor of Physics, will give a talk about the science of climate change—and the changing climate of science—Thursday, Sept. 10, at 4:15 p.m. in Rockefeller Hall, Room 301. Taylor’s talk is part of the Physics Colloquium Series,…

Support the needs of the local community by donating blood at an upcoming blood drive. The American Red Cross will be on campus Monday, Sept. 14, and Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Thwing Center ballroom. Approximately 900 pints of blood are needed daily to meet the needs of…

Sexual assault on college campuses is a major hot-button topic in America. While the issue presents difficult policy questions, it also implicates the Constitution in several interesting and intersecting ways. To address this topic, the annual Constitution Day forum will feature a discussion…

Celebrate the beginning of fall at this year’s Farm Harvest Festival Saturday, Sept. 19, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the University Farm (37125 Fairmount Blvd., Hunting Valley). The festival, which is hosted by the Student Sustainability Council, will feature hayrides, hiking tours, cornhole, fresh food,…

Jonathan Lass, the Charles I. Thomas Professor and former chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and medical director Eversight Ohio, will give a talk Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Allen Memorial Medical Library’s Cleveland Health Sciences Library. Lass’ talk, “The Eye…

Adobe Acrobat Professional 2015 is now available to Case Western Reserve University students, faculty and staff at no cost. It is compatible with Windows and Mac computers. The latest version of this leading PDF editing software features a modern user interface to make getting work done even…