commencement

The man who built a small insurance operation into a national industry standard-setter accepted an honorary degree Sunday from Case Western Reserve University—the alma mater of his mother, father, sister, son, ex-wife, aunt and uncle. “Today,” Progressive Chairman Peter B. Lewis said as part of…

On a rainy April afternoon, a hopeful member of Case Western Reserve’s Class of 2013 climbed the dozen steps to the door of Clapp Hall, home of the university’s chemistry department. He was there for the final hurdle of his undergraduate career: the senior capstone presentation. The assignment,…

On June 19, 1891, Western Reserve University’s College for Women held its first commencement. That year, just one student, Mary Louise French, graduated. Though a few of you knew the correct answer, many didn’t ace the final exam, with answers ranging anywhere from 1 (correct) to 91. This year,…

The Cleveland Marathon takes place on commencement day. The race route passes through University Circle and into downtown Cleveland. Visitors attending Case Western Reserve University’s commencement ceremonies should expect road closures and delays in the University Circle area and surrounding…

The Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University invites all graduating students to attend Tempus Transitus on Friday, May 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Amasa Stone Chapel. This rite of passage formally welcomes graduates into The Alumni Association and congratulates them on their…

The President’s Advisory Council on Minorities and The Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity will host a reception for all graduating underrepresented minority students. The reception will include a ceremony and gift presentation for all graduating undergraduate, graduate and…

Op art pioneer Julian Stanczak and international law expert Christine Van Den Wyngaert will receive honorary degrees next month during Case Western Reserve’s commencement ceremonies. The two join business leader and philanthropist Peter B. Lewis and renowned architect Frank O. Gehry—announced…

“Most important architect of our age” recognized on 10th anniversary of the building’s opening A decade after the Peter B. Lewis Building opened at Case Western Reserve, internationally renowned architect Frank O. Gehry will receive an honorary degree at the university’s 2013 commencement ceremony…

Progressive Insurance Co. chair to give address, receive honorary degree on 10th anniversary of the opening of the Weatherhead School of Management building that bears his name Renowned business leader and philanthropist Peter B. Lewis will return to a Case Western Reserve stage May 19 as the…

The Commencement Office is seeking dependable Case Western Reserve employees to help make commencement 2013 a special and memorable day for graduates. Time off within the work week will be given with advance approval from a direct supervisor. For more information and to download the volunteer…