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CASE NEWS ACROSS THE NATION (back to top)
 CELEBRATING THE PAST, EMBRACING THE FUTURE: CASE UNITES ALL OF ITS ALUMNI GROUPS INTO SINGLE ORGANIZATION In an effort to strengthen services and outreach to its more than 100,000 alumni around the world, Case Western Reserve University has created a unified alumni association encompassing the more than 25 existing school and university-based alumni associations and affinity groups within the university.
"Now identified as the Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University, the new group is one alumni organization that is inclusive of all alumni, provides opportunities for alumni to engage in strategic university planning efforts and plays an important role in the university's mission," says Lara A. Kalafatis, vice president for university relations at Case whose responsibility also includes oversight of the university's office of alumni relations, programs and events.
"The vision put forth by our board of trustees and president includes the goal to create 'one' university," Kalafatis said. "Now we have a single alumni association that fosters a lifelong relationship of mutual and enduring benefit between all present and future alumni and the university. The formation of our new alumni association will prove to be one of the critical elements in the continued transformation of Case to national prominence and international stature."
To read more, visit http://www.case.edu/news/2005/7-05/alumni.htm.
CASE'S KRAUSS SEEKS POPE'S RENEWED SUPPORT FOR EVOLUTION THEORY
Three distinguished scientists, under the signature of Lawrence Krauss, the Ambrose Swasey Professor of Physics and Astronomy from Case Western Reserve University, have sent a letter to Pope Benedict XVI urging that he clarify and reaffirm the Catholic Churches' position on supporting evolution and science as made in the 1996 statement by Pope John Paul II to the Pontifical Academy and in statements from the International Theological Commission that the Pope led when he was Cardinal James Ratzinger.
Read more at http://www.case.edu/news/2005/7-05/pope.htm.
DR. NOREEN BRADY, GIVES INTERVIEW ON SCHIZOPHRENIA WITH ABC NEWS
Discovering that someone you care about has schizophrenia can be traumatic. Making things worse is the need for long-term treatment to calm symptoms. A person with schizophrenia often becomes confused and agitated, which some may mistake as behavior directed towards them.
Schizophrenia places a difficult burden on families. Fortunately, there are steps families can take to make the situation easier, says Noreen Brady, PhD, CNS, LPCC, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Director of the Sarah Cole Hirsh Institute for Best Nursing Practices Based on Evidence. The key, she explains, is for families to understand what they face when a loved one has schizophrenia.
To view the interview, visit http://abcnews.go.com/Health/print?id=817990. For more information on Noreen Brady, visit http://fpb.case.edu/Faculty/Brady.shtm.
CAMPUS NEWS (back to top)
 NORDSON CORPORATION FOUNDATION GRANTS $606,000 TO CASE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TO DEVELOP, RECRUIT AND RETAIN TOP FACULTY
The Nordson Corporation Foundation announced that it has made its single largest grant in its history, awarding $606,000 to the Case School of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University to create the Eric T. Nord Endowed Fund for Faculty Development. It is the Case School of Engineering's first fund designed to recruit and retain faculty who demonstrate prominent leadership in their respective fields and who contribute to having a notable positive effect on the University and the Northeast Ohio community at large. Income from the fund will also be used to support faculty development activities and to invest in new and existing faculty laboratories within the School of Engineering.
The fund was established to honor Eric T. Nord, former chairman and chief executive officer of Nordson Corporation, upon his retirement from the Nordson board of directors after serving for 50 years.
For more information, visit http://www.case.edu/news/2005/7-05/nord.htm.
CASE SCHOOL OF LAW LAUNCHES ITS SIXTH CENTER OF EXCELLENCE - THE CENTER FOR THE INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY OF CONFLICT AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
During this age of globalization, our world has begun to steadfastly look toward negotiation, mediation, arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution as alternative methods of solving conflict. Since the 1970s, the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) movement has gained momentum in judicial and academic circles and is currently reflected in coursework of most law schools, while the number of established mediation and arbitration practices continues to rise. To best prepare students for meeting these societal and legal changes, Case School of Law has established its sixth Center of Excellence this academic year - The Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Conflict and Dispute Resolution (CISCDR).
To learn more about CISCDR, visit http://law.case.edu/curriculum/news_detail.asp?id=136&pr=0&content_id=5.
To learn how the School of Law successfully completed its Leading the Way in Legal Education campaign, the most ambitious campaign in the school's 113-year history, raising $25 million, visit http://www.case.edu/news/2005/7-05/lawcampaign.htm.
CASE'S MANDEL CENTER RECEIVES $762,000 TO EXPAND TREU-MART YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Case's Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations has been awarded $762,101 over two years to help fund its Treu-Mart Youth Development Fellowship Program. The program provides education, peer support and coaching for youth development professionals at social service and community organizations who work with middle school-age young people.
To learn more, visit http://www.case.edu/news/2005/7-05/treumart.htm.
EVENTS (back to top)
//SEPTEMBER 2005//
 CONVOCATION: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Case Western Reserve University president Edward M. Hundert will officially open the academic year and welcome the class of 2009 during the Annual Fall Convocation on Thursday, September 1 at 4:30pm in Severance Hall.
This year's feature speaker, Tracy Kidder, is widely regarded by readers, writers, teachers, and critics as one of the masters of the nonfiction form. Kidder's book "Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World" (2003) is this year's common reading. It is a biography of Dr. Paul Farmer, the infectious disease specialist, anthropologist, Harvard professor, medical reformer, gadfly, saint, and modern-day Robin Hood, best-known for founding a charity hospital in rural Haiti. In the book, Kidder recounts the six years he spent as Farmer's traveling companion, documenting the doctor's journeys from Boston to Haiti, Peru, Cuba, and Russia, in his attempt to marshal financial support, political will, and medical resources in an attempt to "cure the world."
All alumni are encouraged to attend Convocation. For more information, visit http://www.case.edu/convocation/. Read this to learn more about how Case is supporting the fight against Tuberculosis.
SPECIAL OFFER FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
As a special incentive, in partnership with the university bookstore, the Alumni Association is offering you 20% OFF Tracy Kidder's book, "Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World" with FREE SHIPPING (in the continental U.S.). Purchase your copy today for only $12.92 total at http://ur-web.case.edu/awcevent/eventDetail.aspx?ID%20=%20378.
CASE FOR COMMUNITY DAY: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Case Western Reserve University's third annual campus-wide community service day is September 14. As many of you know, this event is the result of a proposal submitted by the Staff Advisory Council's Community Service Committee to establish a campus-wide community service half-day, which will include all staff, faculty, students, and alumni who choose to participate.
A variety of volunteer opportunities ranging from painting houses to working with local schools have been arranged for that afternoon.
To find out more about Case for Community Day or to view sample projects, visit http://www.case.edu/events/cfc/. Are you interested in planning a community service project in your area? Contact John Keller or Sara Harvey.
//OCTOBER 2005//
SAVE THE DATE: ALL EUROPE ALUMNI GATHERING: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6
Join fellow alumni from across all of Europe from 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 6th at the Marriott London County Hall when Alumni Weekend and Homecoming come to you! The event will feature Power Networking and Faculty Speakers Dr. Cyrus Taylor and Dr. Glenn Starkman. More details to come soon. For more information, visit http://www.case.edu/alumni/stay/otherintl.html or contact Sara Harvey to find out how you can get involved.
SAVE THE DATE: DOC OC MEMORIAL SERVICE: OCTOBER 8
The Case Western Reserve University community mourns the passing of Ignacio J. Ocasio, "Doc Oc," this past spring. A memorial service in his honor will be held on October 8, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. A reception will follow the service. Look for more details in next month's issue of AlumNews.
 ALUMNI WEEKEND AND HOMECOMING: OCTOBER 14-16
Alumni Weekend coincides with Homecoming to create an all-campus, all-alumni and all-student celebration. With so much to enjoy—most of it free—all alumni are invited and encouraged to attend Alumni Weekend, a time to remember and reconnect with those special people who made your college experience so unforgettable.
This year, Alumni Weekend will be kicked off on Friday, October 14 on the future site of the Alumni House with remarks by President Edward M. Hundert. Join us to celebrate the formation of the Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University and begin a new tradition! Are you interested in the Alumni House? Contact Dan Clancy to find out how you can get involved and help support this exciting project.
Don't forget... This year's Friday night headliner is Emmy-award-winning comedian Dennis Miller. Ticket information to be announced soon and will be available for purchase at Severance Hall.
For more information, visit http://www.case.edu/alumni/weekend/.
SAVE THE DATE: ALLEN H. FORD DISTINGUISHED LECTURE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
Dean Kamen,
world-renowned inventor of the Segway Human Transporter, and advocate for science and technology, President, DEKA Research and Development Corporation, will be this year's Allen H. Ford Distinguished Lecture speaker. Look for more details in next month's issue of AlumNews.
THE LOUIS STOKES LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM: MONDAY, OCTOBER 17
This year's featured speaker is Congressman Melvin Watt (D-NC), chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus. The event will be held in
Ford Auditorium in the Allen Memorial Library
at 5:00 p.m. The Louis Stokes Symposium is a public forum dedicated to leadership in public service and civic engagement as espoused by U. S. Congressman Louis Stokes. The Symposium provides a platform for an individual who exemplifies these qualities to lead a thought-provoking discussion among members of the Greater Cleveland community, the Case Western Reserve University campus, and others about the continuing importance and value of public leadership at the beginning of the 21st century.
//NOVEMBER 2005//
AMERICAN MUSIC MASTERS: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
In 1996, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Education Department teamed up with Case Western Reserve University to create American Music Masters, an annual event to celebrate rock and roll's legendary pioneers. This year's honoree is Sam Cooke.
More information to come soon on http://www.case.edu/events/amm/. Call 1-800-866-6280 with questions.
REGIONAL EVENTS (back to top)
Case Western Reserve University's Regional Programs exist 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.
SUMMER SEND-OFFS NATIONWIDE: AUGUST 2005
Enjoy an annual end-of-summer tradition. Join incoming and current students, alumni, and parents for the 2005 Summer Send-Offs! From Detroit to San Francisco, Houston to Chicago, students and their parents can join local alumni in these and other cities for the annual SUMMER SEND-OFF celebration. Bring your fond memories about your Case Western Reserve University experience to share with students and their families. It's also a great opportunity to network with alumni from your area. Find your city and register online at http://www.case.edu/alumni/events/sso/cities.html.
Are you interested in planning a Summer Send-Off in your area next year? Contact John P. Keller, Associate Director, Regional Programs at 216.368.4349 or Sara Harvey, Assistant Director, Regional Programs at 216.368.4520
Mingle and network with fellow alumni - Visit the links below to find out what is happening near you!
Los Angeles - http://www.case.edu/alumni/stay/la.html
Denver -
http://www.case.edu/alumni/stay/denver.html
New York - http://www.case.edu/alumni/stay/nyc.html
Europe - http://www.case.edu/alumni/stay/otherintl.html
ALUMNI & STUDENT OUTREACH (back to top)
 SUMMER ON THE CUYAHOGA ENCOURAGES STUDENTS FROM ELITE UNIVERSITIES TO SEE ALL CLEVELAND HAS TO OFFER
When Naomita Yadav came to Cleveland two years ago for a summer internship program she had never been to the Midwest. But the Yale University student was so impressed with the city she decided to pursue a career here.
So how did a Yale student originally from New Delhi, India, end up wanting to live and work in Cleveland? Summer on the Cuyahoga (SOTC), an innovative internship program now in its third year, is hosted by Case Western Reserve University and is seeing results. This year, about 70 students will live together on the university's campus for an intensive summer immersion program that will help them explore professional, civic and social offerings in the Cleveland area with an ultimate goal of attracting outstanding graduates to permanently work and live in Northeast Ohio.
Some of the participants from previous installments of SOTC such as Yadav are doing just that. To date, program organizers said six students who participated in SOTC are planning to work and live in Cleveland: three who graduated from Case, two from Yale and one from Colgate. Organizers expect the numbers to increase as post-graduation plans are being finalized.
Read more at http://www.case.edu/news/2005/6-05/cuyahoga.htm.
SUPPORT CASE (back to top)
Today we look to the future and are secure that the traditions of our past will continue for generations to come. Our students will benefit from innovative curricula, revitalized laboratories and classrooms, and fresh opportunities for student life.
These initiatives are only possible with the strong support of our alumni and friends. The Annual Fund provides funding for student scholarships, facilities, research, libraries and athletics. Your contribution makes an immediate impact by supporting the schools' activities this year, and laying the foundation for our future.
Please continue our proud tradition by making your Annual Fund gift today. Thank you for helping us to celebrate our past, and embrace our future.
Visit http://www.cwru.edu/development/reasons/index.html to make your contribution today.
EXPLORE WITH CASE: ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM (back to top)
JOIN CASE ALUMNI ON A SOUTH AFRICAN WILDLIFE SAFARI: NOVEMBER 10-21, 2005
 “I had a farm in Africa at the foot of the Ngong Hills…..The views were immensely wide. Everything that you saw made for greatness and freedom, and unequaled nobility.” Isak Dinesen
Listen for the trumpet of an elephant, a lion's roar, or the graceful call of any number of birds. Watch for grazing zebras and giraffes, as they roam the open savannah. Take in the aromas of a land untamed, filled with the scents of unfamiliar flora and fauna. Experience vibrant cultures during visits to local villages and feast upon gourmet fare around a flickering campfire.
For more information or questions, contact Beverley Smith at beverley.smith@case.edu or 800-866-6280, and visit www.case.edu/alumni/travel.
BREAKTHROUGH RESEARCH (back to top)
CASE AND UHC TB RESEARCHERS PART OF GROUP GETTING $13.1 MILLION GRANT FROM GATES FOUNDATION
Tuberculosis researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals of Cleveland have received funding from the Grand Challenges in Global Health initiative, a major effort to achieve scientific breakthroughs against diseases that kill millions of people each year in the world's poorest countries. Case is one of 15 institutions comprising a consortium led by the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology in Germany. The consortium received $13.1 million over five years. The Case group is led by Henry Boom, M.D., professor of medicine and director of the tuberculosis research unit at Case and UHC, and Chris Whalen, M.D., associate professor of epidemiology and biostatistics.
Case and its partners will work to identify immune system differences between people who are exposed to tuberculosis and never become sick compared with those who develop serious disease. The researchers will focus particular attention on people infected with both TB and HIV in Africa. The study results could help guide the design and testing of new TB vaccines, drugs, and diagnostics, especially in areas with high HIV infection rates.
To learn more about this project, visit http://www.case.edu/news/2005/7-05/gates.htm.
ROBERT MILLER, PH.D., OF CASE AMONG 5 SCIENTISTS IDENTIFYING MOLECULAR  SIGNALS AFFECTING MYELIN REPAIR IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
A collaboration of five of the world's leading neuroscientists, including Robert Miller, Ph.D., professor of neurosciences at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, has identified three new "switches," or signals, operating in the brain and spinal column that appear to turn on and off the nerve cell's ability to repair myelin. Myelin is the protective coating surrounding nerve cells that is damaged by multiple sclerosis (MS). The scientists' findings are a critical first step in understanding myelin repair and its role in treatments for MS and other demyelinating diseases.
To learn more, visit http://www.case.edu/news/2005/6-05/miller.htm.
DID YOU KNOW? (back to top)
DID YOU KNOW...IT'S COOL TO VISIT CLEVELAND AND CASE!
CASE'S WEATHERHEAD SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT FEATURED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES AS A PLACE TO VISIT
The New York Times, 36 HOURS by MICHAEL GOLLUST
The Cleveland of "American Splendor," the 2003 Oscar-nominated movie, is a dreary 1980's town of thrift stores and shambling eccentrics, a place where you'd barely care to spend two hours, let alone a weekend. Today, Cleveland hardly feels like the same place. In the 1990's, public-private enterprise replaced center-city blight with new sports stadiums and the lakefront Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Meanwhile, downtown's revival spurred gentrification into forgotten enclaves along the Cuyahoga River. There's a thriving art scene in Tremont, and the retooled Warehouse District has become a place to be, rather than flee, after dark. Clevelanders remain, by nature, a self-deprecating lot. But before long, calling their town hip, cosmopolitan - even splendid - won't sound so ironic.
Read the New York Times Article
To learn more about the Weatherhead School of Management receiving a $350,000 Cleveland Foundation Grant to establish the Global Business Studies Institute, visit http://www.case.edu/news/2005/7-05/clevefound.htm.
BE SURE TO VISIT THESE SPOTS WHEN YOU COME BACK FOR ALUMNI WEEKEND AND HOMECOMING OCTOBER 14-16! (http://www.case.edu/alumni/weekend)
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT (back to top)
 CASE STUDENT ONE OF ONLY 10 IN THE U.S. THIS YEAR TO RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS GRANT FOR WOMEN IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Sheila Magero, a Case Western Reserve University student in the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations program, is one of only 10 women in the United States to be awarded a 2005-2006 Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) grant, an initiative of the World Bank Family Network.
The prestigious MMMF grants are awarded annually to support the education of women from developing countries who are committed to improving the lives of women and children in their home countries. A non-renewable award, the MMMF grants vary, with a maximum of about $11,000.
To learn more about Sheila, visit http://www.case.edu/news/2005/7-05/magero.htm.
ALUMNI WATCH (back to top)
 CASE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING GRAD WINS PRESTIGIOUS FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP
Andrea Snyder, 22, a resident of Pickerington, Ohio, will be one of more than 1,000 American students to travel abroad for the 2005-2006 academic year. She graduated summa cum laude from Case on May 15 with two undergraduate degrees—she received a B.S. degree in biomedical engineering and a B.A. degree in chemistry, minoring in German.
Snyder will work collaboratively with a research group at the University of Wurzburg to develop new clinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods for fast biomedical imaging with state-of-the-art high magnetic fields. This research opportunity builds on Snyder's strong academic background in biomedical imaging and computing at Case. After completing her studies in Germany, she will return to the U.S. and work on research and continue her academic career in an M.D./Ph.D. program.
Learn more about Andrea Snyder at http://www.case.edu/news/2005/6-05/fulbright.htm.
GRADUATE OF CASE'S MASTER OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAM NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CLEVELAND PUBLIC ART
Greg Peckham, a graduate of Case Western Reserve University's master of nonprofit organizations program, has been named executive director of Cleveland Public Art (CPA) following a national search. Peckham has served as acting director of CPA since September 2004.
Peckham joined the organization in 2002 to oversee one of its signature projects—public art along the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority's $168 million Euclid Corridor transportation project. He succeeds Lillian Kuri, who left CPA in 2004.
"I am enthusiastic about this opportunity to enrich our community's public spaces, neighborhoods and infrastructures with the influence of art and architecture," said Peckham. "The possibilities to define the public landscape here for years to come are exciting. I will continue to explore how artists, design professionals and the community get involved in changing the way people experience Cleveland."
Learn more about Peckham at http://www.case.edu/news/2005/6-05/cpa.htm.
2005 ALUMNI CENSUS (back to top)
2005 ALUMNI CENSUS HAS BEGUN 
The goal of the Office of Alumni Relations, Programs, and Events is to provide a connection point for all alumni back to the university and to your fellow alumni. We need your help to ensure that you receive all the university news and information in a timely manner. We are working to establish more regular contacts with alumni to keep you informed about upcoming events, to put you in touch with each other, and to learn more about your interests.
The Alumni Census will allow you to update your personal information (address, e-mail, etc.) and become eligible to win valuable prizes, including two Continental airline tickets, tickets to the 2005 Alumni Weekend Headliner event, and more.
Click here to begin the 2005 Alumni Census.
CASE WEB WATCH (back to top)
Doc Oc Blog: http://blog.case.edu/dococ/2005/05/14/doc_oc
The Village at 115: http://studentaffairs.case.edu/living/facilities/villageat115/
Center for Community Partnerships: http://www.case.edu/community/ Class Notes: http://www.case.edu/pubs/cwrumag/fall2004/aj/index.html Envisioning a New Case: http://www.case.edu/vision/
News Center: http://www.case.edu/news/
UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION WITH ALUMNI@CASE (back to top)
 Have you recently moved, changed jobs, or obtained a new
e-mail address? You can easily update your alumni profile using our new online alumni directory, ALUMNI@CASE.
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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