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Photo showing two limited-edition Hudson Relays merch items—a t-shirt and a sweatshirt—hanging from the portico at Adelbert Hall
Blue CWRU Sale today—celebrating Hudson Relays
The 117th Hudson Relays take place Saturday, April 25, marking a special moment in Case Western Reserve University’s bicentennial year. CWRU will be commemorating the milestone with limited-edition merchandise, a relay watch party—and a celebration of 117 years of tradition.Hudson Relays…
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CWRU launches Spirit Week ahead of the Hudson Relays
For years, the week leading up to the Hudson Relays had a name: Legacy Week. This spring, it gets a new one—and a new energy.The Student Presidents' Roundtable has rebranded the annual spring celebration as Spirit Week, which will run April 20–25 and is intended to promote class spirit leading up…
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Volunteer for the 2026 Hudson Relays
In recognition of Case Western Reserve University’s bicentennial, participants of this year’s Hudson Relays will run the original route from Hudson, Ohio, at Western Reserve Academy to the CWRU campus. To make this day possible, the Office of Student Activities and Leadership is seeking a…
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Celebrating our legacy: Student leaders share their favorite traditions at CWRU
Case Western Reserve University’s story is nearly 200 years in the making. Each April, Legacy Week celebrates the people, traditions and events that have shaped our institution—and those whose work will inspire future generations of CWRU students, faculty, staff and postdocs. We spoke to student…
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3 things to do in Cleveland in April
The 2024–25 academic year at Case Western Reserve University is in the final stretch and students, faculty and staff are busy preparing for the flurry of end-of-semester activities. Over the next month, there will be no shortage of activities on campus from this year’s spring comedian to the Hudson…
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Hudson Relays
Case Western Reserve University’s oldest campus tradition, the Hudson Relays, will take place Saturday, April 27, as classes compete through a relay race to bring glory to their classmates. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a watch part at the Jolly Scholar. For those unable to…
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Hudson Relays
This year's Hudson Relays—a 26-mile relay race throughout campus—will take place Saturday, April 23, beginning at 10 a.m. on Case Quad. As in years past, the relay race will feature six teams: one from each undergraduate class, one graduate/professional student team, and one alumni team. Can't…
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In CWRU History: Hudson Relays
The Daily has partnered with University Archives to shed light on Case Western Reserve University’s history each month. Follow The Daily to get your fill, and check out Digital Case to find even more information. In 1910, Monroe Curtis (ADL 1911) initiated a Case Western Reserve University…
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Campus Spotlight: Hudson Relays
The Hudson Relays are a sure sign of spring at Case Western Reserve University. First held in 1910 to commemorate Western Reserve University’s 1882 move from Hudson, Ohio, to University Circle, the Hudson Relays event stands as the oldest programmed campus tradition at Case Western Reserve…
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Did You Know: Hudson Relays
The Case Western Reserve University community is celebrating Legacy Week to honor the institution’s rich history. For the remainder of the week, we will highlight an aspect of the university’s story to help connect the community even though we are physically apart. Each year, the Case Western…