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Tania Markarian, a senior instructor at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, watched as a friend waited desperately for months for the phone call that a donor’s liver was finally available. He had the transplant, and lived for a year. But his death brought new meaning to…

Heard the term “global citizenship” used across campus? Noticed a demographic shift? Have questions on how to deal with cultural misunderstandings in the workplace? Learn to adopt strategies and start the journey toward intercultural understanding and better engagement at “Cross-Cultural…

The Case Western Reserve University Spartan Sports Camp for children ages 6-12 will be held June 15 to July 24 at the Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center. The camp is $125 per week for employees’ children ($150 for the general public), with weeks focusing on a mix of different…

Standard Parking, which operates parking services at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals and around University Circle, is conducting the 2014 customer satisfaction online survey to assess parking options and shuttle services in the area last year. This annual review of parking…

The Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods (PRCHN) will co-sponsor a presentation on “Tobacco and Health Inequities” Friday, May 1, from noon to 1 p.m. in Biomedical Research Building, Room 105 (Frohring Auditorium). David Wetter, professor and Elma W. Schneider Chair in Psychology…

Faculty and staff will have another chance to try out Weight Watchers, during open houses Wednesday, April 29, in the School of Nursing, Room 2280, and Thursday, April 30, in Cleveland Room of the Thwing Center. Both open houses begin at noon. Ongoing Weight Watchers sessions are offered at noon…

The Cleveland Digestive Diseases Research Core Center Seminar Series will continue Wednesday, April 29, from noon to 1 p.m. in Cleveland Clinic’s Education Wing, Room NA1-142. David Serre, assistant professor of molecular medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western…

Faculty and staff members are invited to attend upcoming “Healthy Backs and Bodies” sessions to treat and prevent back pain. “Healthy Backs and Bodies” is a power-packed, fun and interactive program developed by Tanya Weiker, orthopedic physical therapist and back health expert. This program will…

The Organizational Development & Learning Unit of the Department of Human Resources will continue its brown bag series on implicit bias with a discussion on sexuality Tuesday, April 28, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Crawford Hall, Room 209. Elisabeth Roccoforte, director of the LGBT Center, will…

A bequest from the members of the family of the late Evan Nord makes it possible for the University Center for Innovation in Technology and Education (UCITE) to offer Nord Grants to faculty members. The grants are available for a wide range of activities. The next round of grants will begin July…