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January 2010
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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Campus Events
Plan to Attend!
January 28
Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities Will Show Frederick Lewis' Documentary on Artist Rockwell Kent
Upcoming Regional Events
January 21
Washington, D.C.
Professor Michael P. Scharf Book Launch and Discussion
January 29
Boston, MA
Spartans on the Road
January 30
Miami, FL
An Evening with the Cleveland Orchestra and Pre-Concert Reception with President Snyder
January 30
New York, NY
Spartans on the Road
January 31
New York, NY
Spartans on the Road
February 10
Columbus, OH
President's Reception at the Statehouse
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Case Western Reserve,
IT Expert Makes Forecasts
for 2010: Sees Technology 
Advancing to a "New Normal"
Keeping pace with quickly changing demands in the information technology world usually results in a wild ride, akin to navigating a white-water river raft through a Class 6 set of rapids–and 2010 likely will set a prime example.
Lev Gonick, Case Western Reserve University's vice president for Information Technology Services and chief information officer, says dramatic change is happening, even with campus finances generally tight across the United States. His view is that what seems normal one day rapidly is becoming the "new normal."
About four years ago, Gonick decided that blogging a look back on each year's tech developments didn't set any agenda for change. So he decided to become a seer of the year ahead, a task much more challenging. He blogs about technology at Bytes From Lev in which he has posted "2010: The Year Ahead for IT in Higher Education." Full story
With State of Ohio funding, researchers at Case Western Reserve University will help businesses in Northeast Ohio build and bring to market better lithium ion batteries and solid oxide fuel cell systems.
In late December, Governor Ted Strickland and other officials approved a total of $19.2 million in Ohio Third Frontier grants for 19 projects.
Case Western Reserve scientists, who are members of the Great Lakes Energy Institute based at the university, are involved in two projects. Full story
University News and Highlights
Campus Community Can Play Pivotal Role in Reducing Waste, Recycling MoreThe Case Western Reserve University community is being encouraged to "use less and recycle the rest."
That's the theme for RecycleMania, an annual nationwide competition among colleges and universities. The 10-week event pits schools against each other to see which ones can motivate their campus communities to adopt and increase sustainable practices.
"Our goal is to beat last year's numbers," said Gene Matthews, director of facilities services. In 2009, Case Western Reserve finished near the top in the Waste Minimization category. This year "we want to win in all categories," Matthews explained.
The university aims to be "climate neutral," and RecycleMania is just one aspect of that commitment. Full story
Alumni Watch
Pa. welfare secretary Richman heading to HUD
Law schools still struggling to diversify classrooms, despite gains won by civil rights pioneers
A Story to Tell
Vijay Sethi named WRI senior vice president
Oglethorpe Power General Counsel Named to Nuclear Legal Committee
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Breakthrough Research
Latest findings from faculty, staff and students
Teachers union's MLK dinner honors two women
Obese Pregnant Women Should Gain Less, Experts Say
More Seniors Are Choosing Self-Employment
Cornea cell density predictive of graft failure at 6 months post-transplant
Alumni Invited to Participate in the 3rd Annual
Relay
for Life
Case Western Reserve University’s Relay for Life will take place in the North Residential Village Stadium on Friday, April 16 beginning at 6:00 p.m. and continuing until noon on Saturday, April 17.
This overnight event brings people together to raise money for the fight against cancer and awareness to support cancer research. After sunset, the night is brightened by the glow of illuminated bags called luminaries, each bearing the name of someone who has battled cancer.
Last year, more than 700 students, faculty, staff, and community members participated, and fifty different teams collectively raised more than $80,000 in support of the American Cancer Society.
If you are interested in supporting CWRU’s Relay, please visit www.relayforlife.org/cwru .
Questions concerning the event: Contact Lora Doleh, Event Chair, at lyd3@case.edu
Interest in purchasing a luminary: Contact Lauren Kwasniewski, Luminaria Chair, at lxk70@case.edu
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