Alumni Relations: Case Western Reserve University

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Celebrating Our Past, Embracing Our Future

Volume 6, January 2006

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Did You Know? The Masters of Fine Arts Program in Acting (MFA) in its unique partnership with the Cleveland Play House - the nation's oldest regional theatre - has earned Case national recognition and a buzz among New York casting agents.

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CASE NEWS ACROSS THE NATION (back to top)

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY'S TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER SCORES WELL IN LATEST SURVEY OF UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
University places in top 20 for licensing revenues for first time
Case Western Reserve University's technology transfer program has continued its impressive growth, according to the latest statistics from the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM). The AUTM survey, which covers the period July 1, 2003-June 30, 2004 ranks Case 20th in the U.S. in licensing revenue, the first time the university has placed in that top tier. The university generated $11 million in licensing revenue for the period.

“SURGERY FOR MIGRAINES LOOKS PROMISING"
PakTribune.com (Pakistan), January 5, 2006
New surgical procedures are offering relief from debilitating migraine headaches, research shows. The new surgical techniques were inspired by an unexpected side effect to facial plastic surgery - specifically, a forehead rejuvenation procedure. The report appears in the January issue of the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Patients undergoing the plastic surgery technique, which involves cutting muscle in the forehead, reported that their migraine headaches disappeared, writes researcher Bahman Guyuron, M.D., professor of plastic surgery with Case Western Reserve University and the American Migraine Center. Based on that pattern, Guyuron and colleagues designed two surgical techniques specifically designed to identify migraine trigger points and treat migraine headaches. Their current study offers a report on the patients' outcomes.

CAMPUS NEWS (back to top)

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY IMPLEMENTS NEW SECURITY MEASURE - BE SURE TO UPDATE YOUR PASSWORD
In order to ensure the security and integrity of Case Western Reserve University's network and information resources, the university recently endorsed a proactive quality password management policy. The new password policy requires that all Case network users, including alumni, select a “robust” password to access protected Case network resources. Strong passwords play an important role in the university's information security strategic plans.

“STUDENTS SERVE AS MEDICS AT MANY STATE UNIVERSITIES"
The Columbus Dispatch, (Associated Press), December 27, 2005 (paid subscription required)
When students at some Ohio universities have a medical emergency, sometimes the first responder is another student. Several state schools are using student medical technicians for campus emergencies. A program that started this fall at Case Western Reserve University lets student volunteers handle weekend emergencies between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.

UH, CASE LAND $4.1M FOR EYE DISEASE STUDY
Crain's Cleveland Business By Shannon Mortland - January 16, 2006
University Hospitals of Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine have won a $4.1 million grant to lead a national study of Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy, an eye disease that can cause blindness. The National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health is financing the five-year study.

ALUMNI WATCH (back to top)

JOHN KENNELL, M.D., MARSHALL KLAUS, M.D. '51, AND COLLEAGUES TO RECEIVE AWARD IN GERMANY FOR FOSTERING EARLY PARENT-INFANT BONDING

Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics John H. Kennell, M.D. (on right in photo); 1951 medical alumnus and former faculty member Marshall Klaus, M.D. (on left in photo); and Dr. Klaus' wife, Phyllis, a social worker, received the Arnold Lucius Gesell Prize from the Theodor-Hellbruegge-Foundation in Munich, Germany, in early December 2005 "for their significant and outstanding lifetime accomplishments" in fostering early parent-infant development.

CB RICHARD ELLIS HONORS BRIAN A. HURTUK '79 WITH TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
Brian A. Hurtuk, Vice President, Office Specialty Group, for CB Richard Ellis’ Cleveland, Ohio office, has been honored by his peers with the company’s Tradition of Excellence Award for 2005. Each year, the special internal recognition program acknowledges one commercial real estate professional who has made a significant contribution to the firm and to the community.

“The Tradition of Excellence Award is bestowed annually to an experienced sales professional by the local employees who vote for one of the nominees that best exemplifies the standards and ethics upon which CB Richard Ellis was founded,” explains David M. Browning, Managing Director of CBRE’s Cleveland, Akron, and Westlake offices. “During his 21-year real estate career, Brian Hurtuk has demonstrated superior leadership and professionalism in his interactions with his clients, contributing to their success. In addition, he has provided exceptional public service to the constituents of Rocky River, serving as Councilman-at-Large for the past several years.”

CALFEE, HALTER & GRISWOLD LLP NAMES TROY TERAKEDIS, MGT'95, LAW'95 PARTNER
Troy Terakedis, a resident of Powell, Ohio, is a corporate counselor with experience in federal income tax matters, as well as estate and corporate succession planning. He advises closely-held businesses, their owners, and other high-net worth individuals and executives on general business matters, including federal income tax, estate and gift tax, corporate succession and asset protection planning issues. Troy received his master of laws degree in taxation from University of Miami School of Law, his master of business administration and juris doctor from Case Western Reserve University and his bachelor of arts from Kenyon College.

EVENTS (back to top)

//JANUARY 2006//

JANUARY 19: UNDERSTANDING THE NEW DYNAMIC: ART, TECHNOLOGY, AND THE MIND
Why is art so important to us? How was it possible for the human mind to evolve in a world without any form of art, only to achieve our remarkable capacity to create and enjoy art in so many different forms? How does technology affect the mind itself, so that it can determine a great deal about how we remember the past, visualize the future, and ultimately, construct our own reality? These are all important questions that we are just beginning to understand. Join us on Thursday, January 19 at Bolton Theater, Cleveland Playhouse from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M.

IRAQ AND VIETNAM: A SERIES FOR CASE AND THE NORTHEAST OHIO COMMUNITY

I. January 24: What You Should Know About the Vietnam War Before Making Comparisons
Tuesday, January 24: Thwing Student Center, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

II. January 30: Combating “Insurgencies”
Monday, January 30: Amasa Stone Chapel, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

III. February 1: The U.S. in Another Nation's War
Wednesday, February 1: Thwing Student Center, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

IV. February 2: The International and Domestic Dimensions
Thursday, February 2: Thwing Student Center, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Cosponsored by Cleveland Council on World Affairs, The Frederick K. Cox International Law Center of the Case Western Reserve University School of Law and the Case “Share the Vision” Committee.

All events are free and open to the public. Each will include substantial time for questions from the audience.

JANUARY 23: WEATHERHEAD BREAKFAST SERIES: CONVERSATIONS WITH THE AUTHORS
The event, 'Conversations with the Authors,' will take place at 8:00 a.m. Monday, January 23 in the George S. Dively Building, 11240 Bellflower Road, with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. The breakfast series, all featuring Weatherhead School faculty, is sponsored by the public accounting and consulting firm Crowe Chizek. Speakers and the books they will be discussing include:

Professor Richard Boland, Managing as Designing
Professor Sayan Chatterjee, Failsafe Strategies: How to Profit from Risks that Others Avoid
Ernesto Poza, Professor for the Practice of Family Business and Director of the Partnership with Family Business, Building Family Companies that Last: Lessons from Centennial Family Businesses
Professor Betty Vandenbosch, Designing Solutions for your Business Problems

The event costs $30 to attend and is open to the public, but pre-registration is required. The deadline for registration is Thursday, January 19. To register or obtain more information call 216.368.6413, or visit http://www.weatherhead.case.edu/breakfast.

JANUARY 23: CASE CONCERT CELEBRATION
Four years ago, The Payne Fund wanted to provide an opportunity for the Case community to celebrate the richness and diversity of our campus. The Fund underwrote the annual Case Concert Celebration, an exceptional evening with the Cleveland Orchestra meant only for the Case community of students, faculty, staff, trustees, alumni, and special friends.

You are all cordially invited to this year's concert, which takes place on Monday, January 23, 2006, starting at 8:00 p.m., in Severance Hall. A pre-concert reception begins at 6:30 p.m. The concert celebration is generously being underwritten by The Payne Fund.

JANUARY 27: HUMAN GENOME WILL BE TOPIC WHEN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DEAN
RALPH I. HORWITZ, M.D., SPEAKS AT CITY CLUB
"Realizing the Promise of the Human Genome and its Impact on Patient Care" will be the topic when Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Dean Ralph I. Horwitz, M.D., speaks at the City Club of Cleveland at noon on Friday, Jan. 27.

Individual tickets are $18 for members and $30 for non-members. A corporate table for eight is $360, and a non-profit table for eight is $280. Lunch is included in the ticket price. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance of the event. Tickets may be purchased by calling the City Club at (216) 621-0082 or visiting http://www.cityclub.org.

The talk will be broadcast live on WCLV radio at 104.9 FM and via http://www.wclv.com/home.php. A podcast of the dean's talk will be available for free download and listening afterward at http://www.cityclub.org/content/podcasts/index/index.asp.

//FEBRUARY 2006//
FEBRUARY 3-5: VARSITY ATHLETICS THROWBACK WEEKEND
The Case Western Reserve University Athletic Department will be taking a step back in time the weekend of February 3-5 when they host a Throwback Weekend at Adelbert Gymnasium. Both the Spartan men's and women's basketball teams will be wearing uniforms commemorating Western Reserve University (Red Cats), Case Institute of Technology (Rough Riders), and Mather College. Relive your glory days by joining us for this fun event!

FEBRUARY 11: FUNDAMENTALS OF NETWORKING
How do you define networking? When do you network? What is the proper way to network? Is this the appropriate time to ask someone for a job?
Saturday, February 11, 2006
      8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
      8:30 –  9:00 a.m. Breakfast & Registration
      9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Program
Location: George S. Dively Building - 11240 Bellflower Road
Price: Alumni & Friends $30
Current Weatherhead Students $15
Price includes: Program, breakfast and parking in the Ford Garage

FEBRUARY 11: CHRISTINE BRANDES, GRS'94 & CASE FACULTY MEMBER PETER BENNETT: THE AGONY & THE ECSTASY - OR - WHAT I DID FOR LOVE
Just in time for Valentine's Day: the passion of the Italian Baroque is unleashed at Harkness Chapel in an exploration of music celebrating and detailing the agonies and ecstasies of martyrs and maidens.

Christine Brandes, who received her Master's degree from Case in 1994, has earned an international reputation for her radiant, crystalline voice and superb musicianship, with a repertoire ranging from the early baroque to newly-composed works. She has been a featured artist with the Cleveland Orchestra, as well as at many of the world's most distinguished festivals and concert series, from the New York City Opera to the San Francisco Symphony, from Lincoln Center's Mostly Mozart Festival and Chamber Music Society to Ensemble Orchestral de Paris. A favorite with early music audiences, as well, she has performed and recorded with Philharmonia Baroque, Freiburger Barockorchester, and the Mark Morris Dance Company, among others. According to Plain Dealer music critic Donald Rosenberg, “soprano Christine Brandes brought sunshine and drama to every phrase she sang.”

Concert tickets are $25 for the general public; $23 for seniors and members of early music societies; $10 for non-Case/CIM/CSA students; and free for Case/CIM/CSA students. They can be purchased through the Case music department or at the door. Harkness Chapel is wheelchair-accessible. For more information, call 216-368-2402, email chapel@case.edu.

//MARCH 2006//
MARCH 1: DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES
Case faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends are invited to attend the annual Case Western Reserve University Distinguished Lecture Series. Designed to bring prominent scholars from a variety of fields to speak about their work, the 2006 lecture will feature Pulitzer-prize winning author and MacArthur Foundation Fellow, Jared M. Diamond. PRESS RELEASE

SPECIAL OFFER FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
As a special incentive, in partnership with the University Bookstore, the Alumni Association is offering you 20% OFF Jared Diamond's book (paperback), "Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed " with FREE SHIPPING (in the continental U.S.). Purchase your copy today for only $14.62 total. Please allow two weeks for shipping.

//SAVE THESE DATES//
APRIL 5-6: RESEARCH SHOWCASE
APRIL 29: HUDSON RELAY & SPRINGFEST
OCTOBER 13-14: ALUMNI WEEKEND & HOMECOMING

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. Contact University Alumni Relations at 866.368.6280 to get involved.

Mingle and network with fellow alumni - Visit the links below to find out what is happening near you!

Columbus - http://www.case.edu/alumni/stay/columbus.html

Seattle - http://www.case.edu/alumni/stay/seattle.html

GET INVOLVED: THE ALUMNI HOUSE (back to top)

Alumni making a gift prior to ground breaking will be considered an Alumni House Visionary and will be recognized as such in the Alumni House. For information about the Alumni House, contact Dan Clancy, LAW'62, at dtc2@case.edu or 216-368-5551.

BREAKTHROUGH RESEARCH (back to top)

TIGHT GLUCOSE CONTROL CUTS HEART DISEASE BY HALF IN TYPE 1 DIABETES, FINDS STUDY CHAIRED BY CASE PROFESSOR SAUL GENUTH, M.D.

Intensive glucose control lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke by about 50 percent in people with type 1 diabetes, researchers report in the December 22, 2005, issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Their findings are based on a follow-up study of patients who took part more than a decade ago in the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT), a major clinical study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

GOVERNMENTS SHOULD AID PROCESS OF CREATING INDUSTRY CLUSTERS RATHER THAN SPECIFIC INDUSTRIES, ACCORDING TO STUDY FROM WEATHERHEAD SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Most clusters arise spontaneously, study finds
As jobs in many traditional manufacturing industries have declined or disappeared in recent decades, policymakers have sought ways for government to help stimulate the creation of new jobs. Frequently, the goal has been to create clusters of firms in related industries, such as exist in California's Silicon Valley or the Route 128 corridor near Boston. But a study from Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management suggests that most industry clusters arise spontaneously, and that the most effective role government can play is to provide support and reinforcement for the process through which clusters are formed.

WHAT'S IN THE MARKET FOR 3-D DENTAL IMAGING?

Dentist report on new computerized tomography systems
Cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT) increasingly has become the newest technology for orthodontists to use in diagnosing complicated oral health problems. Reporting on four new CBCT systems in the December issue of the Journal of Orthodontics are J. Martin Palomo and Mark Hans from the department of orthodontics at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and C.H. Kau and S. Richmond from the department of dental health and biological sciences at the University of Wales' College of Medicine.

FACULTY WATCH (back to top)

PROFESSOR OF MEDICINE ROLAND MOSKOWITZ, M.D., RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Professor of Medicine Roland W. Moskowitz, M.D., received the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award from the Arthritis Foundation at the foundation's national meeting October 28 in Orlando, Florida.

FACULTY MEMBER SCOTT FRANK, M.D., TO BE HONORED FOR PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH

Scott Frank, M.D., an associate professor of family medicine with a secondary appointment as an associate professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, is one of six recipients of the 2005 Voices Against Silence Awards from the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland. The awards honor individuals and institutions "helping to break the silence of AIDS" over the past year.

“BUSH A CASUALTY OF WAR"
The Sydney Morning Herald, (Australia), January 7, 2006
They liked what George Bush represented: a return to the values of a time that never really existed. But they are now disillusioned and have stopped listening. Alexander Lamis is a professor of politics at Ohio's Case Western Reserve University. In his view, Bush beat John Kerry in Ohio, the key "swing" state in the election, because a majority of people, despite their misgivings about the war in Iraq, believed that Bush was tougher on terrorism. ”Yes, there was some values voting ... but the security issue was the key one," he says. "Now, some of those people have changed their minds. They believe the war in Iraq has made America less secure."

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT (back to top)

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW STUDENT SELECTED FOR LEGAL AID SOCIETY FELLOWSHIP

Tomar Brown is first Case student to receive equal justice works fellowship
Tomar Brown, a third-year student at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, has been selected as a 2006-2008 Equal Justice Works Fellow by the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland. She is the first Case student ever to receive the prestigious fellowship.

"We are delighted to learn that Tomar has been selected as an Equal Justice Works Fellow," said Gerald Korngold, Dean and McCurdy Professor of Law. "Her commitment to public interest law exemplifies the diverse interests of our student body. Her selection as a fellow is an honor for our entire school."

SPARTAN WATCH (back to top)

SPARTAN MEN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Over the holiday break, the Case Spartans Mens' Basketball Team participated in a New Year's Eve goodwill initiative at St. Herman's House of Hospitality on the West Side of Cleveland. The players prepared and served hot meals to 50+ men and women who are currently down on their luck. The players also purchased a new coffee maker for the shelter because St. Herman's coffee maker recently broke.

"Winter break always provides a great opportunity for our student-athletes to make a difference by helping others who are less fortunate. I was very proud and impressed with how they represented the University, their families, our basketball program, and themselves. It is a truly special group of guys." - Coach Sean McDonnell

OREN BECOMES CASE'S ALL-TIME LEADING SCORER
Case Western Reserve senior forward Carson Oren (South Bend, IN) cemented himself in Spartan basketball history today on his home court as he became the school's all-time leading scorer.

In his four years in a Spartan uniform, Oren has taken 1,249 shots and made 524 field goals. He has hit 104 three pointers and made 309-of-418 free throw attempts. However the biggest and probably most memorable shot of his career came at the 17:30 mark in the second half when he scored his 1,457th point.

MAIMONE RECEIVES WOODY HAYES NATIONAL SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD
It has been nearly two months since Case Western Reserve University football player Santo Maimone (Eastlake, OH) played his last football game for the Spartans, yet he is still racking up awards.

Maimone, who had both an impressive athletic and academic career at Case, has been selected as the men's NCAA Division III recipient of the Woody Hayes National Scholar Athlete Award.

"Any award that Santo has already received or will get in the future is well deserved," explained Case head football coach Greg Debeljak. "He works extremely hard at everything he does and it's only fitting he is recognized for it."

EXPLORE WITH CASE: ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM (back to top)

2006 GRADUATION AND YOUNG ALUMNI TRIP: CLASSIC EUROPE
The Classic Europe trip is designed for recent college graduates and young alumni!

Bookings paid in full by January 25th will receive a $175 discount!

Visit London, Paris, Rome, Sorrento, Pompeii, Isles of Poros, Athens

May 24 - June 3, 2006
Price: From $1583 (plus air) for 11 days - 3 countries
(add $841 for optional 6-night extension in Southern Italy & Greece)

Visit the cosmopolitan cities of London, Paris and Rome. Experience amazing theater, view great works of art, walk through centuries-old landmarks, and have the time of your life with travelers your age.

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