Case Western Reserve University trustees bring on new leaders

Case Western Reserve University added a pair of area development leaders to its board of trustees. Brian Ratner, president of East Coast Development for Forest City Enterprises, Inc., and Scott A. Wolstein, chairman and CEO of Developers Diversified Realty Corporation, were both appointed to the board at its February 22 trustees meeting.

Charles "Bud" Koch, a member of the board since 1999 and former chairman and CEO of Charter One Financial, was named chair-elect, beginning his term on October 18, 2008. He will succeed Frank N. Linsalata, the current chairman. More Information

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She lauded the center as an essential university program that "came to be through the work of a small group of individuals passionately committed to a cause" and that highlights "the progress possible when people come together with a common aim." More Information

First professorship in energy innovation at Case Western Reserve University endowed by Maltz Family Foundation
The Maltz Family Foundation of the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland provides $2 million grant for professorship; builds on startup funds from Cleveland Foundation.

Case Western Reserve University has received a grant of $2 million from the Maltz Family Foundation of the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland to establish the Milton and Tamar Maltz Professorship in Energy Innovation, the university's first endowed professorship in energy. As an anchor of the new Great Lakes Institute for Energy Innovation, the professorship serves as the cornerstone for the university's energy program and will provide leadership for the program's academic and research nucleus. More Information

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Alumni Association
of Case Western Reserve University

The Case Western Reserve University Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award.

The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes an alum who has made significant contributions to the welfare of humanity based on the education received at Case Western Reserve University or one of its predecessor institutions. Alums must have also given in-kind (time, expertise, energy) or philanthropic contributions to support and promote the mission, vision, and values of the university.

The inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award was presented in 2007 to Dr. Gregory Eastwood, MED’66, for his exemplary leadership as interim president and his ongoing contributions to the university.

If you would like to nominate a deserving alum for this award you can either submit an online registration or download the registration form and mail in the nomination form.

School Spotlight
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Case School of Engineering
Greetings Case Engineers! It's an exciting new time at the Case School of Engineering whether you're an alumnus from Case School of Applied Science, Case Institute of Technology or the Case School of Engineering, you are a valued member
of a network of almost 18,000 Case engineering graduates throughout the world. The concept of "Engineering Plus"; education beyond the classroom, research across disciplines and partnerships around the world comes to fruition through CSE's relationship with its alumni.

Alumni play an invaluable role for CSE in everything from recruiting new students to career assistance. Our goal is to ensure that all engineering alumni have an opportunity to get involved and stay connected with CSE. Whether your interests range from advising students, admissions & recruitment, serving on a CSE committee, providing career assistance, or planning an alumni event, you are sure to find an opportunity to get involved. We encourage you to get involved and stay connected! If you have a new idea, please contact the Director of Alumni Relations at 216-368-6804 or jmc35@case.edu. More Information

University Time-Honored Traditions

Come and run a leg in the longest "running" tradition of the University, Hudson Relays.

This fun 26-mile footrace commemorates Western Reserve College's 1882 move from Hudson, Ohio, to University Circle. It features student, faculty, and alumni teams. The first race was held in 1910 and was run from Western Reserve College in Hudson, OH, to the Adelbert Rocks behind Adelbert Hall. In 1990, due to safety and traffic concerns, the race changed to 26 miles around the campus and University Circle.

Alumni are encouraged to come and take part in the university's most venerable tradition by registering to run a leg of the race.

The Hudson Relay festivities begin on Friday, April 25, at 6 p.m. with a dinner for all participants. Event day, Saturday, April 26 starts at 8:30 a.m. with a pre-race breakfast followed by the relay race at 10:30 a.m.

Alumni are also encouraged to submit slogan proposals for the Alumni Team t-shirts! The winning slogan for 2007 was, "Slow, Steady, and Financially Secure"

Submissions should be sent to Kathleen Norman at kathleen.norman@case.edu. The deadline for slogan submission is March 27, 2008.

We look forward to seeing you at the finish line!

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Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
The Mandel School remains ranked among the best in the country in providing professional social work training.  In a peer ranking MSASS is ranked number three in the nation by NASW members.  As we continue to solidify our status as one of the best social work schools we will continue to attract and recruit the best and brightest students from around the world.  An MSASS education ensures that our students are well prepared to meet the needs of communities worldwide.

This spring the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences will award the first Arol Shack Dissertation. Marisa Allen (Cohort 2000) is the first recipient. This endowed award provides $1000 to support a doctoral student who is in the process of writing his/her dissertation.  Marisa's dissertation research topic is "Evaluation Use: The Influence of Organizational Learning and Evaluator Characteristics." Her research will explore some of the factors that enable social service programs to benefit from evaluation. She is interested in how evaluators have different approaches to promoting the use of evaluation activities. Marisa will be surveying program evaluators about how they design evaluations and encourage the use of their evaluation in different settings.  Victor Groza is her chair.

If you would like to make a gift to the MSASS Annual Fund today please visit our web site or call (800) 944.2290. Your support of the Annual Fund is used solely for scholarship support. 

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