THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE FIRST-EVER DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

All alumni are invited to submit nominations for the Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University Distinguished Alumni Award. This is the first year for this award, which recognizes a graduate of any current or former school of the university who has achieved both extraordinary distinction in a career rooted in education at Case Western Reserve University and who has provided meritorious service to the university.

The award will be presented on Thursday, October 4 at 11:00 a.m. during the University Address by President Barbara Snyder and Alumni Association Annual Meeting at Alumni Weekend and Homecoming.

We know that there are many wonderful alumni of the University who should be recognized for their achievements, and we need your help to recognize their efforts. Nominate a fellow alumnus today!

We have streamlined the process, so you can submit your nomination online. Visit www.case.edu/alumni/award to begin the nomination process.

Deadline to submit nominations has been extended to JULY 31, 2007.

Case Western Reserve News
University Highlights & News

The Working Poor: Invisible in America by David K. Shipler chosen as 2007 common reading assignment for all new undergraduate students. Shipler, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, profiles the lives of Americans unable to share in America's economic prosperity and examines the causes and consequences of poverty in our society. David K. Shipler will give the Community Hour Lecture on October 5 at 12:30 p.m. as a part of the 2007 Alumni Weekend and Homecoming celebration. This lecture is free and open to the public. Read full story.

A Night of magic moments: Dean Wykle Professorship Announced

2007 Weatherhead 100 Nominations Now Being Accepted

Happy zoo animals drives Case, zoo research in Cleveland

MSASS takes classes on the road to India and El Salvador

Three Recipients Earn President's Award for Distinguished Service; Dozens Honored for Years of Service

Team Case qualifies for site visit by organizers of U.S. Department Of Defense Robotic Ground Vehicle Competition

Pair of faculty members receive Fulbright Awards

Alumni Watch
Alumni Accomplishments & Accolades

Shining a light on mental health

What Are You Wearing?

Sterling Jewelers Inc. Promotes David Bouffard to Vice President, Public Relations

Louise Herot takes over as president of the Wilton Library

USF taps new dean

Mandel Brothers Receive Highest MSASS Honor

Case Western Reserve University Trustee and Alumnus Assumes New Leadership Roles at Institute of Molecular Medicine

Breakthrough Research
Latest Faculty, Students & Staff Findings & Research

CSE Professor honored by Society of Plastics Engineers

Virginia Students Win Grand Prize at National History Day

Case School Of Medicine Professor Receives Prestigious Award By The American Cancer Society

Black holes don't exist, Case physicists report

In The Novel and the Menagerie, Koenigsberger finds novels, circuses and zoos share common purposes

The new America revealed in Nation of Secrets, by Ted Gup

Case Western Reserve University Honors Interim President with Highest University Honor

Cowart to spend year at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Alumni House
Latest Information on the Progress of The Alumni House project

GRAND OPENING AND DEDICATION - October 4, 2007

Help us kick-off the 2007 Alumni Weekend and Homecoming celebration at the Grand Opening and Dedication of The Alumni House on Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. All alumni, faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend the special celebration of this new home on campus for alumni. The Alumni House will serve as home base for all of the diverse alumni constituencies affiliated with the university.

Learn more about The Alumni House.

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of Case Western Reserve University

Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University Supports Case for Community Day - September 21, 2007

On Friday, September 21, 2007, Case Western Reserve will host the 5th Annual Case for Community Day! The event serves as the university's campus-wide community service day that enables Case employees, students and local alumni to serve as volunteers to help make a positive difference in Cleveland.

Each year, the campus chooses from an assortment of volunteer opportunities ranging from arts and crafts with youth, landscaping the homes of Cleveland residents, working with senior residents at local agencies and providing clerical and administrative assistance at small non-profit organizations. Nearly 1,400 faculty, staff, students and local alumni have participated as volunteers with nearly 200 local non-profit organizations since its inception.

The day would not be complete without alumni involvement and all alumni are invited to join their alma mater in this day of rewarding service. Stay tuned to the university's website for opportunities to register on-line in early September. To learn more about how Case Western Reserve University - your alma mater is engaged in the community, visit www.case.edu/community today. We look forward to seeing you on campus!

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