Welcome to "AlumNews," the monthly electronic newsletter
designed to keep you informed about events and happenings in the
Case Western Reserve University Office of Alumni Relations, Programs,
and Events, on campus, and in the greater University community. Do
visit http://www.case.edu/development/alum2/
for complete details about these and other alumni-related events,
programs, and services.
UNIVERSITY NEWS
 JASON
XV: RAINFOREST AT THE CROSSROADS
Join JASON Project researchers in a live, interactive broadcast
as they explore Barrio Colorado Island on January 31, to learn
about this tropical environment. Students from Northeast Ohio and
around the world will participate in this real science experience.
You must register to participate. Refer to http://www.jason.org
or e-mail to cak4@case.edu.
COURSE PARTNERS WITH
FISK UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Fisk University and Case Western Reserve University students will
take a course in real time with the help of cameras and
technology. Beginning this spring semester, students will take
a course called "Multicultural Diversity, Social Inequality
and the Pursuit of Health in Global Perspective." The course
is part of a new five-year partnership between the two institutions.
For details, refer to http://www.case.edu/pubaff/univcomm/2003/12-03/fisk.htm.
RESEARCH SHOWCASE 2004:
THE FUTURE CONTINUES PLANNED
Live demonstrations on some research projects will be among the
highlights of the University's Second Research Showcase.
The daylong event spotlights the full range of innovative research
projects being developed on campus by faculty and students and
off campus by affiliated institutions. The event will be April
2. For more details, refer to http://ora.ra.cwru.edu/showcase/index.htm
and http://www.case.edu/pubs/casemagazine/summer2003/features/showcase/index.shtml.
UPCOMING
ALUMNI EVENTS
EVENTS HONOR ARTS
Join the Case Western Reserve University community for two exclusive
events at Severance Hall.
Friday, January 23
6:30 p.m. reception; 8:00 p.m. concert
The world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra will give a Special Tribute
Concert to celebrate the Case Western Reserve University community.
Refer to http://www.case.edu/events/ccc/.
Wednesday, February 4
4:00 p.m.
The University's College Scholars Program will welcome famed science
fiction writer and satirist Kurt Vonnegut, author of "Slaughterhouse
Five" and "Breakfast of Champions." Refer to http://www.duke.edu/~crh4/vonnegut/
and http://www.vonnegut.com/.
The cost of each event is $10 per person. Buy your ticket(s) at
the Severance Hall box office, 11011 Euclid Avenue, or by calling
216/231-1111.
WOMEN'S GROUP MAKES
MUSICAL TIE
Join the Cleveland Women's Connection on Wednesday, January 28,
for a tour of and performance by the Cleveland
Institute of Music, 11021 East Boulevard. Enjoy a light
dinner before the concert. Tickets are $23 and $28 for CWC members
and non-members, respectively. Reserve online by January 21 at
https://alumdir.case.edu/events
or call 216/368-6280 for details.
REGIONAL
& ALUMNI CHAPTER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR JANUARY
Case Western Reserve University's Regional and Alumni Chapter Program offers activities for alumni to meet and learn about each other and the University. Among the events this month:
CHICAGO ALUMNI CHAPTER
Sunday, January 25
2:00 p.m.
Chicago Alumni Chapter lunch at the Chicago Historical Society,
Clark Street at North Avenue. Details: e-mail alumnichapters@case.edu
PRESIDENT'S
TRAVELS
 President
Edward M. Hundert travels to California to visit with alumni. For
details on these events and to make a reservation, refer to https://alumdir.case.edu/events.
January 2004
Monday/12 Los Angeles Chapter has reception at the Walt
Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Avenue.
Tuesday/13
Orange County (CA) Chapter has reception at the Center Club,
650 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
February 2004
Monday/9 Area alumni in Miami, FL, will meet for a reception
at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 500 Brickell Key Drive.
Tuesday/10 Area alumni in Palm Beach, FL, will meet for
a luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton, 100 South Ocean Boulevard, in Manalapan,
FL.
Naples area alumni will meet for a reception later that
day at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Boulevard
North.
WANTED:
A FEW GOOD BOOKS
Do you recall reading a book that had a profound effect on how
you viewed your life and the world? Consider referring the book
to the University's Common Reading Selection Committee.
This committee is seeking a common reading assignment for incoming
first-year students. The book can be a work of fiction or nonfiction.
For book criteria, refer to http://www.case.edu/orientation/2004/reading.html.
To make a referral, send e-mail to orientation@ess.case.edu
or mayo.bulloch@case.edu.
INTEL
SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH
Steven Brand, a postdoctoral student at the Weatherhead School
of Management, is conducting research about students who once participated
in such competitions as the Intel Science Talent Search, the Westinghouse
Science Talent Search, and the
Siemen's Westinghouse Competition . Interested persons, aged 22
and older who participated in any of these programs while at the
University, should send e-mail to ssb12@case.edu
or call 330/864-1518 for details.
Refer also to http://www.case.edu/development/alumni/talentsearch.html.
NOMINATE
A DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE
The Undergraduate Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University
each year recognizes outstanding professional, civic, and volunteer
achievement among bachelor-degree alumni with its awards of
distinction. Use the nomination form online at http://www.case.edu/development/alum/www/UAAssoc/awards.html
to recommend an alum for one of these awards: the Distinguished
Alumni Award, the UAA's highest honor; the Young Alumni Award;
and Newton D. Baker Distinguished Service Award. The deadline for
completed nomination forms is February 27.
You also may obtain a nomination form by calling 216/368-2416 or
by sending e-mail to alumnioffice@case.edu.
 HOOP
IT UP WITH THE SPARTANS
Meet other alumni and follow the teams during the Full Court
Presence Pregame Reception and Basketball Series. Cheer the
Spartans as they face their UAA rivals in Atlanta, New York, Boston,
Cleveland, and Pittsburgh. The series tips off January 10, 2004,
at Emory University in Atlanta. For information and schedule, refer
to http://www.case.edu/events/alumni/bball
or call 800/866-6280.
TAKE
A TRIP
If traveling is one of your resolutions this year, considering
taking a trip with the Alumni Travel Program. Destination
sites for 2004 will hone your intellect, nurture your quest for
adventure, or satisfy a need to just "get away."
For a travel brochure, send e-mail to alumtravel@case.edu
or call 800/866-6280.
ALUMNI
WHO'S WHO
 Novelist
Michael Palmer (MED '68), whose latest book "Fatal" was
issued in paperback last October, has a new book in progress. Using
the working title, "The Hippocrates Society" the novel
probes the life of a serial killer who kills CEOs of managed care
companies. For more about Michael and his work, visit http://www.michaelpalmerbooks.com.
Read about more "notable" alumni at http://www.case.edu/development/alumni/casefiles/.
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"AlumNews" is a monthly e-newsletter of the Case Western
Reserve University Office of Alumni Relations, Programs, and Events,
Baker Building, 3rd Floor Phone: 216/368-6280 or 800/866-6280 alumnioffice@case.edu.
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