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AlumNews

September 2009

This newsletter is published by University Alumni Relations at Case Western Reserve University. For questions or comments, please email alumninews@case.edu.

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August 2009
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Campus Events
Plan to Attend!

September 17-
Expanded Exhibit Opening

"Virtue, Vice, and Contraband: A History of Contraception in America"--A newly expanded exhibit at the Dittrick Medical History Center and Museum.

Fall 2009 SatCo Classes
SatCo is open to the entire Case and Cleveland community.

September 15-December 30, 2009: The Baker Nord Center
Cultures of Green:
Nature and the Environment

Upcoming Regional Events

September 24
New York, NY

Networking Night

September 27
Cleveland, Ohio

Day at the Ball Park

September 29
Columbus, OH

Chapter Community Service Project

October 1
Boston, MA

Pre-game social at the House of Blues

October 3
Whitehall, VA

Vineyards Tours and Tasting's

October 6
Chicago, IL

Alumni Viewpoint

November 13
Houston, TX

Chapter dinner with the Provost

January 11, 2010
Oakland, CA

Cavaliers vs. Warriors

Benefits

All Alumni Are Invited to Take Part in the Fall Programming Offered by The Office of Continuing Education
The Office of Continuing Education extends Case Western Reserve University's College of Arts and Sciences resources to the community through a variety of non-credit programs.

Courses are designed to be challenging learning experiences of university level and quality.

A variety of interesting and educational opportunities can be discovered by exploring the Scholars on the Circle, Off-Campus Studies, and Senior Scholars programs.
More information and Fall schedules.

Travel 2010

August 12-20
Paris and London

Why choose between two of the world's most famous cities, when you can experience both?

Paris, known as the "City of Lights" is widely recognized as one of the most romantic cities in the world, but is also one of most exciting and diverse. From treasured historical art and architecture to world famous fashion, there is always something interesting just around the next bend.

From Paris travel to London in style on the Eurostar, the world's most advanced train.

In London, visitors from the young to the young at heart will be thrilled by the art, history, shopping and hospitality of one of the friendliest big cities in the world.

For more information about experiencing the wonders and beauty of Paris and London, please contact Emily Cole.

Take 3 Steps to keep Case Western Reserve strong!

The top-ranked university in Ohio and one of the top fifty universities in the nation, Case Western Reserve improves and enriches people’s lives through collaborative research and hands-on education.

We encourage you to take three steps to keep Case Western Reserve strong:

Step One: Reflect on the value of a Case Western Reserve education.

Step Two: Support today’s students and faculty.

Step Three: Connect with us to see the impact of your gift.

For more information, please call 1-800-304-4483 or email annualfund@case.edu.

 

Case Western Reserve University Ranked Best in U.S.News Rankings for 14th Consecutive Year

University among top 50 nationally

Case Western Reserve University remains the only Ohio institution among the nation's top 50 national universities as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

The university ranks 41st in the publication's annual "America's Best Colleges 2010" undergraduate rankings released Thursday, August 20. Case Western Reserve also ranked 41st last year, but this time improved its overall score by one point (to 60, out of 100).

Case Western Reserve continues to be the top-rated university in Ohio and has led all Ohio institutions in national and state rankings for 14 consecutive years.

"We are pleased to have seen growth in some of the categories used to calculate our overall ranking," President Barbara R. Snyder said. "I am confident that the strategies we are pursuing to enhance our research and teaching will yield greater progress in the years to come." Full story

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Jamaica Kincaid Will Give 2009 Annual Anisfield-Wolf/Sages Lecture

Internationally acclaimed author and garden writer Jamaica Kincaid launches this year's humanities theme of Culture of Green: Nature and the Environment—a discussion probing humanity's relationship to nature—presented by the Baker-Nord Center for Humanities at Case Western Reserve University.

Kincaid, author of My Garden (Book) and Autobiography of My Mother, will give the annual Anisfield-Wolf/SAGES Lecture at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 22, in Amasa Stone Chapel. The free, public event is presented by the humanities center, the Cleveland Public Library and the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards®. Online registration is encouraged.

Prior to the lecture, the Baker Nord Center and the Cleveland Public Library will set the stage for Kincaid with a panel discussion at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, at the Cleveland Public Library's Martin Luther King Jr. Branch, 1962 Stokes Blvd. in University Circle. Full story

University News and Highlights

New Vice President for Enrollment Management Announced

Case Western Reserve University Ranks in Top 15
of Washington Monthly College Rankings

Case Western Reserve University Receives $4M
from the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering to Fund the Center for Synchrotron Biosciences

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Alumni Watch

AVEO Pharmaceuticals Appoints William J. Slichenmyer, M.D., Sc.M., as Chief Medical Officer and Robert C. Young, M.D., to Board of Directors

Dr. Jeffrey L. Sunshine takes over as VP, chief medical information officer at University Hospitals

Lilly Names New Business Leaders

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Breakthrough Research

Latest findings from faculty, staff and students

University Art Historian Offers DVD Lecture Tour on London's National Gallery

Doctor says teen brains develop slowly

Light Switch for Bladder Control

LucCell, a fledgling biotechnology firm spawned at Case Western Reserve University, seeks to turn ordinary nerve cells into light-activated ones, which hold great promise for treating brain disorders and paralysis

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Alumni Weekend and Homecoming


Celebrate Alumni Weekend and Homecoming by attending multiple events throughout the weekend. Each day offers alumni an opportunity to spend qualities time with friends and classmates while experiencing fun and unique programming.

We look forward to seeing you everyday!

Friday
Grand Class Luncheon featuring President Barbara Snyder

11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Adlebert Gym
Cost: $40.00 per person

Grand Class Attendees, graduates of the Class of '59 and earlier, attend as guests of the university
All alumni are encouraged to attend this special luncheon that will feature an update by President Snyder and the awarding of the Distinguished Alumni Award and Recent Alumni Award of the Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University.

CWRU Blue & White Bash
7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Adelbert Gym
Cost: $15.00

All alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to join us for an exciting celebration that you won't soon forget! The CWRU Blue and White Bash combines music, dancing, amazing food, and 400 of your closest friends.

Saturday
Parade Watch at the Alumni House
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
.As the parade winds its way through campus, alumni and their families are welcome to join in the fun! Former athletes are encouraged to wear their letter sweaters and walk in the parade.

LGBT Reunion Brunch
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Alumni House

Alumni of all ages and disciplines will gather at the lovely Alumni House to reconnect with old friends, make new connections and share memories about your CWRU college experience. This will also be a time to plan the next reunion. After the meeting, campus tours will be available for all guests.

Wine and Food Pairing Dinner
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.

The Alumni House
Cost: $40.00
Register early for this exclusive event - this event SOLD OUT in 2008. Educate your palate and network with fellow alumni and friends of Case Western Reserve. You will experience a wide array of flavors and discover new favorite wines.

Sunday
African American Alumni Association Meet and Greet with Dr. Marilyn Mobley
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
The Alumni House
Dr. Marilyn Mobley, GRS’87, and as the inaugural Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equal Opportunity will be hosting a welcome reception for the African American Alumni Association prior to GospelFest. All members of the African American Alumni Association, and those interested in joining, are encouraged to attend.

4th Annual Stephanie Tubbs Jones GospelFest
4:00 to 6:30 p.m.
John Hay School
Cost: $10.00

Join us for the fourth annual Case Western Reserve University GospelFest. Enjoy the best of Cleveland's gospel music scene at this soulful, uplifting event

Register here for these and all other Alumni Weekend and Homecoming events!

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