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Safety tips to remember as spring break begins
Spring break (March 10–14) offers Case Western Reserve University students an opportunity to unwind and prepare for the final stretch of the academic year. Whether you’ll be spending time at home with family, traveling with friends or spending the next week on campus, there are important safety…
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Lt. Sarah Shendy inducted into Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes
Sarah Shendy, a lieutenant with the Case Western Reserve University Division of Public Safety, was recently inducted into the Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes. Marquis Who's Who selects individuals based on their notable accomplishments and contribution to their profession and…
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Public safety to conduct test of law school classroom lockdown buttons Feb. 7
On Friday, Feb. 7, at 8 a.m., the Division of Public Safety, in collaboration with Campus Planning and Facilities Management, will conduct a test of the newly installed classroom lockdown buttons at the School of Law. This is a scheduled test, and there is no cause for concern. During this…
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Help pick the names of the two newest public safety K9s
Public safety K9 is expanding, with two puppies being added to the unit. Help from the campus community is needed to help name them. Two labrador retriever sisters will become therapy K9s, bringing comfort and smiles to the university community. Each puppy has three name options chosen by…
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Frozen in time: A look back on Cleveland’s most historic snowstorms—plus photos from University Archives
Clevelanders are no strangers to the impact of winter weather. And this winter is no exception—lake effect snow has made for a harsh season so far, with Lake Erie’s warming temperatures and cold winds from the west combining to blanket the city’s far east side repeatedly. But what does history…
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Tips to stay warm and safe during the extreme cold next week
Temperatures in Cleveland are expected to plummet to bitterly cold lows in the next week, worsened by wind chill that makes the air feel even colder. Members of the Case Western Reserve University community should take precautionary measures to prepare for these dangerous weather conditions, which…
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Sign up for self-defense training program
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to participate in a three-week RISE UP Universal Self-Defense training program. Offered through the Division of Public Safety, this program will give insight into how to deploy self-defense tactics against an aggressor and how to…
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Volunteer to help your campus community
The Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT) program at CWRU comprises campus members—faculty and staff—who have been trained to participate and support emergency responders in the event of a disaster or emergency situation. All team members receive hands-on training to garner fundamental disaster…
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Q&A with CWRU Police’s Adam Gilmore on staying safe this fall
As fall sets in and daylight hours dwindle with the end of Daylight Savings on Nov. 3, staying vigilant and proactive about safety becomes even more essential. In recognition of National Crime Prevention Month, observed each October, The Daily spoke with Captain Adam Gilmore of the CWRU Police…
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“Rise & Thrive” with K9 Maverick
The Greek Life Office is partnering with the Division of Public Safety and the Explore Program for “Rise & Thrive” with K9 Maverick Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 9 to 9:30 a.m. in the Tinkham Veale University Center Student Organization Center. Undergraduate students are invited to meet K9…