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Welcome to "AlumNews," the monthly electronic newsletter designed to keep you informed about alumni events and happenings on campus and in the greater university community. Visit http://www.case.edu/alumni for complete details about these and other alumni-related events, programs, and services.
IN THIS ISSUE:
CASE NEWS ACROSS THE NATION (back to top)
CASE DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS DESIGNS WILLIAM J. CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER
James Polshek, a 1973 Case graduate, was one of two lead architect designers for the recently completed William J. Clinton Presidential Center. After a nationally televised celebration, the $165 million William J. Clinton Presidential Center is now open.
Clinton said in a statement that he was very appreciative of Polshek and his architecture crew. "Their many outstanding architectural achievements have enriched all our lives, and I am especially grateful for their work on my presidential library," he said. "This honor is well-deserved."
In the process, Polshek was awarded a National Design Award for excellence in architecture, and the University's Distinguished Alumni Award. The Polshek Partnership is currently working on the new Newseum, a museum of journalism, scheduled to open in 2006 in Washington , D.C.
Learn more about the project and Mr. Polshek at http://www.case.edu/pubs/casemagazine/summer2002/features/test/article.shtml .
CAMPUS NEWS (back to top)
SHOW CASE YOUR RESEARCH
On Thursday, April 7, 2005, the third annual Research ShowCASE will be held in the Veale Convocation Center on the campus of Case Western Reserve University.
Research ShowCASE is a free public exhibit spotlighting the full range of faculty, postdoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate research and scholarship being conducted at Case. Exhibits of real-world applications, critical insights, and creative and intellectual activities will be on view for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community. Research ShowCASE provides evidence of how research and scholarship bring value to Case, our community, and the world.
Other details about Research ShowCASE 2005 including information about the program, how to present your research and scholarship, keynote speaker, and registration will be posted on the following website once they are finalized. Please check this site on a regular basis for news about Research ShowCASE 2005. http://ora.ra.cwru.edu/showcase/
 BAKER BUILDING TEARDOWN INVOKES OPPORTUNITY & COMPETITION FOR NEW CAMPUS ENTRANCE
The Baker Building has been slowly preparing for dismantling over the past year. A familiar feature at the corner of Euclid Avenue and Adelbert Road for more than 45 years, began destruction on November 29th. http://observer.case.edu/cgi-bin/article.py?id=141
As a result, the Office of Alumni Relations, Programs, and Events has moved to a temporary home as the University prepares to extend its campus to downtown Cleveland. The division will now occupy offices on the fourth floor of University West/Bio Enterprise Building as we anticipate our move to the historic Halle Brothers Company building later this year.
The alumni relations office and other units at the site include the Annual Fund, the Center for Community Partnerships, Information Services, and several University Marketing and Communications staff. Likewise, these units have plans to move to the Halle Building next year. The alumni relations office is also preparing a satellite student/alumni relations office in Thwing Center.
Baker's demolition is allowing students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to make a lasting impression on campus through the BAKER WALK DESIGN COMPETITION. Contestants were encouraged to draw inspiration from their academic disciplines, interests, and hobbies to create their paving pattern. The new landscape design will include as a "main event," a stone path leading from the corner of Euclid Avenue at Adelbert Road into the Case quad. This space and its featured walkway will provide a more inviting entrance into the campus. The project is part of the Site and Landscape Master Plan for the university and the first of three interconnected landscape spaces. The goal of these landscaped spaces is to unify the campus.
THE SOURCE (SUPPORT OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ENDEAVORS)
The SOURCE (Support of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors) is a new office that was created to support and promote the research and creative efforts of our undergraduate students, and will serve as an important component in helping Case achieve its vision for experiential education for our undergraduates.
Dr. Sheila Pedigo has been appointed as Case's new Director of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors, effective December 1. In this newly established position, Dr. Pedigo will develop and administer the SOURCE programs for undergraduate research and creative projects at Case. Her charge will include supporting and promoting undergraduate research and creative projects, facilitating and preparing students to undertake these activities, and assisting faculty in their efforts to obtain outside funding for undergraduate projects.
Dr. Pedigo brings excellent credentials and experience to this position. She was previously the director of undergraduate research at the Case School of Engineering. Before joining Case last year, she held positions as vice president for student life and dean of students at Saint Mary College in Leavenworth , Kansas , where she was also an adjunct instructor.Dr. Pedigo holds a Ph.D. in educational policy and leadership from the University of Kansas.
NATIONAL BRIEFING – SCIENCE AND HEALTH: DRUGS COULD FIGHT BRAIN INFECTION
By DONALD G. MCNEIL JR. (NYT)
Published: November 19, 2004, Friday in The New York Times
A deadly brain infection that kills up to 5 percent of AIDS patients may theoretically be prevented by several drugs already in use, a new study has found. The study, published in Science magazine, was conducted by researchers from Brown University and Case Western Reserve University 's medical school. The disease, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, or P.M.L., is caused by a virus that can invade the brain of patients with severely compromised immune systems. Half of those with such infections die within 18 months; most of the rest are severely brain-damaged. The virus was shown to gain access to the brain through a receptor that can be blocked by several drugs that already have Food and Drug Administration approval, said Dr. Walter J. Atwood, the Brown microbiologist who led the study. Donald G. McNeil Jr. (NYT)
EVENTS (back to top)
//DECEMBER 2004//
PAKISTAN: DECEMBER 18, 2004 - CASE PAKISTAN PRESENTS AN EVENING OF HIGH TEA WITH MR. AND MRS. RIYAZ CHINOY
Case Western Reserve University alumni Riyaz Chinoy, '87, and his wife, Haniza, '85, GRS '92, invite all alumni to an evening reception in his home in Karachi from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. High Tea will be served. For further information or to register for this event, please contact Sara Harvey, sara.harvey@case.edu.
HOUSTON: DECEMBER 31, 2004 - CASE WELCOME IN THE NEW YEAR WITH YOUR FELLOW ALUMNI
Enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvers during the evening followed by a sit-down dinner at midnight at the home of '78 Grad, Sue Gilbert. Call or email Sue with questions at 713.627.2919 or mgilbert75@houston.rr.com.
//JANUARY 2005//
HOUSTON: JANUARY 10, 2005 - CASE HONORS DR. DONALD THOMAS, CIT ‘77
Join President Edward M. Hundert and fellow alumni as Case Western Reserve University honors Dr. Donald A. Thomas, CIT '77 with the Distinguished Alumni Award. The award recognizes individuals for outstanding professional achievements, community service, or commitment to the university. After the program, join Dr. Thomas and other alumni for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with one of the Space Center Houston's Mission Briefing Officers to see first hand what Dr. Thomas used while in outer space. The tour promises to be out of this world! http://www.case.edu/alumni/stay/houston.html
SAN DIEGO: JANUARY 22, 2005 –SAN DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE PRESENTS “Life: A Guide for the Perplexed” AT THE LYCEUM, HORTON PLAZA
Written by and starring The Flying Karamazov Brothers, Life: A Guide for the Perplexed is the newest and most ambitious show yet from the masters of hilarity—a seriously silly and crazy comic recipe for survival in the modern world. After the show, join 2001 graduate and General Manager of the San Diego Repertory Theatre, Tom Parrish, for an exclusive behind the scenes tour and presentation. http://www.case.edu/alumni/stay/sandiego.html
//FEBRUARY 2005//
WEST PALM BEACH: FEBRUARY 7, 2005 - FORE! CASE GOLF OUTING
Join fellow alumni for a great round of golf at one of the top 10 public courses in the country. Designed by Tom Fazio, Emerald Dunes is one of the most enjoyable and playable courses around. Lunch, practice range and reception afterward are included in the golf package. Alumni golfers are invited to a special reception with Case President Edward M. Hundert Sunday night in West Palm.
FT. LAUDERDALE: FEBRUARY 8, 2005 – YOUNG ALUMNI GET TOGETHER AT TIMPANO ITALIAN CHOPHOUSE
Reminiscent of the classic restaurants and clubs of Chicago & New York that Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. frequented, Timpano Italian Chophouse revives the big city experience and ballads of The Rat Pack. Join us for an evening of appetizers, martinis and laughs while you mingle with fellow Case alumni from the South Florida area. This will be a great opportunity to network, find an old acquaintance, make new friends or reminisce about campus! Feel free to bring a friend!
TASK FORCE UPDATE (back to top)
The Alumni Forum held at the end of July brought more than 100 alumni, along with undergraduate and graduate students and university staff members, together for two days of in-depth discussion about their aspirations for what a bold, new alumni organization ought to do for alumni, for students, and for the university. The participants were notable for their dedication to the university and their diversity - coming from across the country and representing 21 different schools and affinity groups, more than five decades of graduation years, and a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. The goal of the forum is to create a bold, new alumni organization to be launched in July 2005. Visit http://www.case.edu/alumni/forum to learn more about the feedback received from the forum participants and to receive the latest update from the Task Force Communicator, Laura J. Nosek, Ph.D., R.N., NUR ‘61, '81, GRS '86.
REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS (back to top)
The Case Regional Program exists to connect, engage and serve the University's diverse alumni. This outreach is achieved through strong leadership, dynamic programs and effective communication. We encourage you to stay involved with Case and your community by interacting and networking with Alumni in your area. Visit the links below to find out what is happening near you.
Austin - http://www.case.edu/alumni/stay/otherintl.html
Cleveland - http://www.case.edu/alumni/stay/cleveland.html
Denver - http://www.case.edu/alumni/stay/denver.html
Detroit - http://www.case.edu/alumni/stay/detroit.html
Houston - http://www.case.edu/alumni/stay/houston.html
Are you interested in planning an event in your area…providing other alumni and new graduates with guidance and support…recruiting students…or learning more about Regional Programs? Contact John P. Keller, Associate Director, Regional Programs or Sara Harvey, Assistant Director, Regional Programs at 800-866-6280 for additional information.
GET INVOLVED, STAY CONNECTED (back to top)
CASE TO HOST NEW NETWORKING PROGRAM
 Are you a Case Student looking to Network with Case Alumni? Are you a Case Graduate Looking to Guide Future Case Alumni? If so, come to the January Networking Nights and interact with current Case students and alumni while they are home for winter break. January 4th, 5th, and 6th, find and share professional and career-related advice thanks in part to our sponsors Accenture, Lockheed Martin, and WNET - Channel 13.
Learn more at http://www.case.edu/alumni/network/
SUPPORT CASE (back to top)
ANNUAL FUND FOR EVERYONE
Student scholarships, research, libraries, and campus renovation are made possible largely in part to the donors of the Case Annual Fund. The holiday season is the perfect the time to help our alma mater truly become the world's most powerful learning environment. By making a gift or a pledge payment by December 31, you provide the University with needed funding that is also applicable to year-end tax benefits.
To learn more about the Annual Fund, and make your gift or pledge payment, visit http://www.case.edu/development/annual/index.html
 CASE WEB WATCH (back to top)
Alumni Relations: http://www.case.edu/alumni
Research ShowCase: http://ora.ra.cwru.edu/showcase/
Support Case: http://www.case.edu/development/annual/
Case Magazine: http://www.case.edu/pubs/casemagazine/index.html
The Observer: http://www.case.edu/orgs/observer/
Class Notes: http://www.case.edu/pubs/cwrumag/fall2004/aj/index.html
ALUMNI WATCH (back to top)
 CASE ALUMNA, SOHEYLA GHARIB, M.D., IS HARVARD SERVICES' FIRST WOMAN CHIEF OF MEDICINE http://cerebrum.case.edu/newsrelease/Gharib.htm
CASE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ALUMNUS, ELVIS SVERKO, IS STARRING ON TBS' “THE MANSION” REALITY TV SERIES http://www.case.edu/news/2004/11-04/mansion.htm
UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION (back to top)
Have you recently moved, changed jobs, or obtained a new e-mail address? You can easily update your records with us by sending your new information to devemail@case.edu.
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Look for the next issue of "AlumNews" on JANUARY 10. Have a comment or question? Send e-mail to alumninews@case.edu
BACK ISSUES (back to top)
Past issues of AlumNews are available online. Visit http://www.case.edu/alumni/news/alumnews to review back issues of this newsletter.
"AlumNews" is a monthly e-newsletter of the Case Western Reserve University
Office of Alumni Relations, Programs, and Events
BioEnterprise Building, 4th Floor
Phone: 216/368-6280 or 800/866-6280
E-mail: alumninews@case.edu
On the Web: http://www.case.edu/alumni
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