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/alumni/ for complete details about these and other alumni-related events, programs, and services.
THE RACE AT CASE
October 5: Vice Presidential Debate at Case Western Reserve University Details at http://www.case.edu/vpdebate/
TWO GREAT EVENTS. ONE GREAT WEEKEND.
October 8 and 9: Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2004 Save the Date! All alumni are invited and encouraged to participate in Alumni Weekend festivities! Details at http://www.case.edu/alumni
UNIVERSITY NEWS
COMPANY, RESEARCHERS FORM FUEL CELL PARTNERSHIP
The university has teamed up with the Ashlawn Group, LLC, of Alexandria, Virginia, to develop fuel cells to double the shelf life of the U.S. Department of Defense "smart" munitions. The partnership also positions Case and Ashland to help create much-needed research and development and manufacturing jobs for Northeast Ohio over the next five years.
Learn more about this project at http://www.case.edu/news/2004/3-04/ashlawn.htm
TRUSTEE EARNS RECOGNITION
Charles Bolton, chair of the Case Western Reserve University Board of Trustees, has earned the DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD IN TRUSTEESHIP from the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. The award recognizes Mr. Bolton's many contributions to the university.
For more about Mr. Bolton and the award, refer to http://www.case.edu/news/2004/3-04/bolton.htm
PULSE OF AMERICA
Just before "Super Tuesday" on March 2, the university commissioned the research firm Synovate to conduct a nationwide phone survey of 1,000 people of voting age. The survey asked respondents to give their choice of a vice-presidential running mate to Senator John Kerry, should he become the Democratic Party's nominee for president.
The results? Refer to http://www.case.edu/news/2004/3-04/debatepoll.htm
UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS
CLEVELAND WOMEN'S CONNECTION
Join other alumnae on Wednesday, April 21 at the Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Boulevard, for a special RECEPTION AND GALLERY TOUR. Enjoy light refreshments and view the works of Burchfield and Schreckengost and the collection of Tommy and Gill Li Puma.
Reception begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by tour at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $25 for CWC members, $30 for non-CWC members.
Register online by April 14 at http://www.case.edu/alumni/stay/wsched.html.
BIG RUN, BIG FUN
The ANNUAL HUDSON RELAY, the university's oldest tradition, is ready to take off on April 24. Student and alumni teams are preparing to compete in the 26-mile footrace to celebrate the university's move from Hudson, Ohio, to Cleveland. Head to campus for the big contest and cheer your favorite student or alumni team to victory.
Details: http://www.case.edu/alumni/events/Hudson/ or e-mail melissa.winter@case.edu.
CAMPUS CELEBRATION
SPRINGFEST 2004 gets underway at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 24. The annual daylong outdoor festival, held throughout Freiberger Field, is a celebration of the Case community. The event features live music, games of chance, novelty attractions, food, and prizes.
Details: http://home.cwru.edu/springfest/index.html
TRIBUTE TO ACHIEVERS
The Case Reserve Athletic Club (CRAC) will induct nine former student athletes into its sports hall on fame on Friday, April 23. The 27th annual CRAC HALL OF FAME DINNER will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Veale Convocation, Recreation, and Athletic Center.
The cost of the dinner is $50 per person. Make your reservation by calling Gretchen Denaro at 216/368-3836 or e-mail gretchen.denaro@case.edu
For more about the hall of fame, refer to http://www.case.edu/athletics/varsity/halloffame.htm
PERK AFTER WORK
Unwind from a hectic workday at the CASE AFTER WORK Business Card Exchange and Happy Hour from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 29. Mix and network with other alumni while enjoying Louisiana-inspired Cajun cuisine at Fat Fish Blue, 21 Prospect Avenue. Details: E-mail to Melissa Winter, melissa.winter@case.edu
REGIONAL & ALUMNI CHAPTER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR APRIL
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:
LOS ANGELES CHAPTER
Monday, April 19
Case Los Angeles invites alumni and friends to join them at 7:00 p.m. for food and fellowship at Mezzomondo Trattoria, 12415 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. Cost is $30 and includes taxes and non-alcoholic beverages. Reserve your place at the table by April 14.
Details: E-mail to Donna Schuele (WRC '79), dcsclv@pacbell.net
HOUSTON CHAPTER
Saturday, April 24
Case Houston will get busy with a community service project in support of PSI Homesavers. This nonprofit organization does small maintenance and beautification projects, as well as makes repairs and improvements to homes owned and occupied by seniors and persons with disabilities.
To lend your workmanship and other skills, contact project coordinator Ted Kern (CIT '56, GRS '60) at 713/532-1558 or e-mail to elk1@ev1.net For more about PSI, refer to http://www.psihomesavers.org/
MINNESOTA CHAPTER
Monday, April 26
Case Minnesota sponsors a YOUNG ALUMNI BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE at Chili's Grill & Bar, 7801 Normandale Blvd., Highway 100, in Bloomington. Meet, mingle, and swap job leads and business cards, plus learn what's happening on campus. Stop by between 5:30-8:00 p.m.
To register, refer to http://alumdir.cwru.edu/events/EventDetails.asp?id=274%20%20 or call 800/866-6280.
MAY EVENT PREVIEW:
WASHINGTON D.C.
Thursday, May 6
Friday, May 7
SayYES! To Cleveland is traveling to Washington D.C., to connect Cleveland area startups with professionals and business executives to achieve economic growth in our region.
Details at http://www.yescleveland.org or email SharonDail Ramirez at sdr@yescleveland.org.
Saturday, May 8
Case Western Reserve University presents a Grand Slam Summer. Join fellow alumni from the Baltimore and Washington, D.C., areas to watch the Cleveland Indians battle the Baltimore Orioles. Details at http://alumdir.case.edu/events.
PRESIDENT'S TRAVELS
Mark your calendars, update your palm pilot, and plan to meet with President Edward Hundert as he visits with alumni throughout the country. Upcoming opportunities are:
Monday, May 10: Phoenix, Arizona
Tuesday, May 11: Washington, D.C.
Monday, July 19: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Refer to https://alumdir.case.edu/events or send e-mail to alumnioffice@case.edu for current information about these programs.
WOMEN'S WELLNESS AND FITNESS EXPO
Learn how to be healthy, well, and wiser about exercise, nutrition, and fitness at the first WOMEN'S WELLNESS AND FITNESS EXPO on Thursday, April 15 at the Veale Center. The expo is free.
Start your day with a 5k run/walk and, in between, take advantage of free screenings for blood pressure, bone density, and cholesterol. Try out activities ranging from spinning to Hatha yoga.
Keynote speaker will be lecturer-comic Karen Williams of the Cleveland-based HaHa Institute. For a complete schedule of activities, refer to http://www.case.edu/provost/centerforwomen/aboutfair.html
CLASSIC TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY
Are you an art history buff with a special interest in the classics? If so, you can still register for our unique trip to NORTHERN GREECE with guest lecturer Jenifer Neils, the Ruth Coulter Heede Professor of Art History and Classics at Case. Visit Athens, Delphi, Makrynitsa, Meteora, and more. Trip is from May 9 to 20.
For more information, call Kollander Travel at 800/800-5981 or 216/692-1000.
For more about other alumni travel opportunities, send e-mail to alumtravel@case.edu or call 800/866-6280.
ONE TO ONE FITNESS CENTER
One to One Fitness Center, Cleveland's premier fitness center, is now fully owned and operated through Case Western Reserve University. As a result, One to One Fitness Center will now offer all Case Western Reserve University alumni their preferred affiliate rates. Benefits of this exclusive membership include free fitness testing, free group exercise classes, free nutrition counseling, and much more.
For more information about rates and the facilities, call 216/368-1121 or visit their website at http://www.cwru.edu/finadmin/security/121/121.htm.
ALUMNI WHO'S WHO
If you happen to follow the CBS television lineup on Tuesday nights, be sure to catch the legal drama "The Guardian." Alumnus actor ALAN ROSENBERG (ADL '72) portrays Alvin Masterson, who heads a legal aid services office based in Pittsburgh. Now in its third season, the show airs at 9:00 p.m. EST.
For more about Alan and the show, refer to http://www.cbs.com/primetime/guardian/cast02.shtml
Read about more "notable" alumni at http://www.case.edu/alumni/notable/
CASE FAST FACT
Senior Stephanie Bush of West Linn, OR, is the fifth student from the university to receive the prestigious CHURCHILL SCHOLARSHIP worth $25,000. She will use the resources to study astronomy at Churchill College, part of Cambridge University.
For more about Stephanie and the award, refer to http://www.case.edu/news/2004/3-04/bush.htm.
MAINTAIN YOUR CASE CONNECTION
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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. On the Web at http://www.case.edu/alumni.