Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University will be seeking nominations for Board of Directors starting June 1st
 The Alumni Association is seeking outstanding alumni leaders to represent the interests of the university's diverse alumni population and articulate its mission to other alumni and friends of the university.
There are eighteen members of the association's Board of Directors who represent the diversity of the alumni community in geographic representation, age, gender, culture, race, religion, schools, and colleges. A Board member is expected to participate actively and consistently in Board functions and to demonstrate leadership in a variety of university volunteer activities. A complete description of duties is available on the University Alumni Relations web site.
To nominate yourself or another highly qualified alumnus or alumna to serve on the Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University Board, please complete this form. Please complete a separate nomination form for each person you would like to nominate.
For more information about this and other ways to get involved with the Alumni Association, contact Dan Clancy at dtc2@case.edu.
Case Western Reserve University News
University Highlights & News
University Releases Details of Upcoming Yearlong Celebration of Darwin 
Case Western Reserve University is planning a yearlong celebration to help mark the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth—and the 150th anniversary of the publication (November 24, 1859) of his influential book On the Origin of Species—and has launched a Web site with the first details of events
to be conducted on campus from fall 2008 to summer 2009.
To celebrate the Year of Darwin—in honor of the British naturalist who proposed that evolution was the process by which current species change over time and new species arise—Case Western Reserve will host a series of lectures that demonstrate the importance and wide applicability of evolutionary ideas and approaches in varied spheres of intellectual and practical endeavor. Annual university events will adopt this theme and faculty may incorporate related issues into their courses. Details on the Darwin Celebration are now available online. Full Story
Case Western Reserve University expands Community Card program to Cuyahoga county residents
Just in time for spring and summer activities, Greater Clevelanders can now take advantage of discounts to movies, area restaurants and more by signing up for Case Western Reserve University's Case Community
Card. Full Story
WEATHERHEAD RECEIVES ANONYMOUS GIFT
Commitment of more than $2.4 million to integrate Management, Art, and Design principles
The Weatherhead School of Management has received a $2.44 million gift from an anonymous benefactor that will assist Weatherhead’s on-going work in “Managing as Designing.” The gift supports collaborations between the worlds of art and management that enrich students’ ability to create and lead innovation across business, the arts, and the nonprofit sector. Full Story 
Alumni Watch
Alumni Accomplishments & Accolades
Ohio State names new CIO
Dr. Beryl Brubaker, Provost of EMU
'Queen Mother' Dorothy Fielder keeps going
U.S. Dry Cleaning Names Industry Veteran Chief Operating Officer
Business Briefs in Boca Raton
ASTM’s Healthcare Informatics Committee Names Chair
Breakthrough Research
Latest Faculty, Students & Staff Findings & Research
Case Western Reserve political scientist reviews women's advances in politics
Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Professor Honored for Two Decades of Pediatric Work in Thailand
Some Lip Gloss May Promote Cancer
Medical school faculty member suggests new model for development of schizophrenia
Alumni Association
of Case Western Reserve University
The 114th Annual Meeting and Brunch of the
Flora Stone Mather Alumnae Association,
" A Fond Farewell"
Join the Flora Stone Mather Alumnae Board and association members for the final meeting of the Flora Stone Mather Alumnae Association on June 7, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Squire Valleevue Farm in Hunting Valley, OH.
The 114th Annual Meeting and Brunch will mark the last official gathering of the Flora Stone Mather Alumnae Association. All FSM alumnae are encouraged to attend this important event designed to celebrate the vision of Flora Stone Mather and the many accomplished women who followed in her footsteps.
According to Sandra Vondanoff, FSM'59 and current board president, as quoted in the 2008 spring edition of Mather Musings, " No one needs to say goodbye! The campus, the Alumni House, and the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women are open and welcoming to all."
Alumnae are encouraged to register by May 28.
For more information and registration
School Spotlight
Updates from the schools and colleges
Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations
 The Mandel Center sponsors an active Alumni Association with more than 700 members worldwide. The alumni network is an extensive peer-to-peer resource. The Mandel Center Alumni Association presents several social and professional development activities each year. The Alumni Association recently endowed a new Mandel Center Scholarship Endowment. For further information, contact Nicole Rothstein at 216.368.5367 or njr6@case.edu
The Alumni Association developed and participates in the Leadership in Nonprofit Management award. This award seeks to honor individuals who embody the principles and ideals that inspired the establishment of the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations. Each year the award is made at a luncheon, which now attracts several hundred attendees. The award has gained recognition as a premier event in Cleveland’s highly regarded nonprofit sector.
The Alumni House
Family Fun Day at The Alumni House during
Parade the Circle!
Don't forget to put The Alumni House on your schedule of spots to stop during Circle Village 2008 and the annual Parade the Circle on June 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Alumni House will be open for light refreshments and tours throughout the day. All alumni and community members are encouraged to stop in with friends and family members to see the wonderful new space that Case Western Reserve University graduates now call home.
University partner, Liberty Mutual, will also be on-site with the "Safety Ape"; giving away prizes and sharing important public safety tips with parents and children.
2008 Alumni Weekend and Homecoming
Keep Up-To-Date on All the 2008
Homecoming News!
University Alumni Relations has posted a new page
in the quick links directory dedicated to keeping you informed about
the activities planned for the October
2-5 Homecoming and
Alumni Weekend. Check in often as new events are
being added all the time!
Support Case
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
 Currently, the nation is experiencing a critical nursing faculty shortage amidst the ongoing nursing shortage in an aging population.
The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, a national leader in the nursing profession, is dedicated to helping ease the nursing faculty shortage. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, offered through
The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, is actively working to alleviate the critical shortage of nursing faculty by preparing expert clinicians committed to mentoring and developing nursing students.
Gifts from our alumni and friends help the School of Nursing offset costs not covered by tuition such as student tuition assistance, updated technology, and research initiatives.
With your support, we can help secure the future of nursing. Please consider making a gift online today.
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Plan to Attend
The 2008 ACE Book Sale
The 62nd Annual Book Sale will take place on the campus of Case Western Reserve University in the Adelbert Gym, 2128 Adelbert Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106.
Alumni Chapter Events
Find an event near you!
May 29: Boston, MA
Alumni Reception Introducing President Snyder with Pamela B. Davis, M.D., Ph.D. Dean, School of Medicine and Vice President for Medical Affairs
June 28:
Washington, D.C.
Washington Nationals vs. Baltimore Orioles
SAVE THESE DATES:
July 26: 18th Annual Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
Life at Case
Student Spotlight
Case Western Reserve University Law School moot court team wins world championship
Case Western Reserve University students take honors in Goldwater Competition
Benefits
View alumni benefits and services
Summer In The Country
Join other alumni and community members at Squire Valleevue Farm in Hunting Valley, the university’s rural campus, for courses in creative writing, fine arts, and the natural sciences in May and June. 
Alumni Can Save on Insurance!
The Office of Alumni Relations has partnered with Liberty Mutual to offer Case Western Reserve University alumni special savings on auto, home and renters insurance through Group Savings Plus.
Two of Liberty Mutual's local sales representatives will be at Alumni House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 28 to provide free, no-obligation rate quotes. Attendees are asked to bring a copy of their current insurance declarations for comparisons.
Lunch will be provided by the Office of Alumni Relations. RSVP by calling 800-866-6280.
For more information on this program and other great benefits please visit our Alumni Benefits
web site.
Explore the World
View upcoming trips through Case's Alumni Travel Program
September 18-26: Village Life in the Dordogne
Village Life in Dordogne, another in the exclusive Village Life series from travel partner Thomas P. Gohagan & Co., offers the CWRU alumni travel community an opportunity to step back in time and experience the rich cultural history of France. Wander the narrow cobbled street of Sarlat-La-Caneda, one of the most beautiful villages in the country, revel in exquisite Renaissance-style architecture and delight in culinary wonders. This unique trip to the “the Frenchman’s paradise” is sure to provide a lifetime worth of memories for all who make the journey.
September 20-30: Budapest, Vienna and Prague
 Join fellow CWRU alumni for exploration of three city capitals that have long captivated the world, Budapest, Vienna and Prague. In Budapest, you will explore the famous Fisherman’s Bastion and learn about the rich history of this twin city. Next, your travels will take you to Vienna, the birthplace of the Viennese Waltz and home to the white Lipizzaner horses of the Spanish Riding School. Finally, your European adventure ends in Prague, the “City of Hundred Spires” and home of the world renowned Astronomical Clock. Don't waste time, book your trip today!
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