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Expand your circle of friends with 4 tips from a CWRU faculty member in psychological sciences
When you have good news to share, are looking for advice or just need a listening ear, a friend is a good place to turn. From schoolyard buddies to workplace bonds, we develop friendships throughout our lives. And each year, National Make a Friend Day (Feb. 11) celebrates those special connections…
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Faculty member Mary Ann Horn passes away
The APP community is mourning the loss of Mary Ann Horn, professor in the Department of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics. Widely recognized for establishing mathematical biology as a thriving subdiscipline of applied mathematics in the United States,…
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Breaking boundaries, inspiring change: Women in science share their stories
From laboratory spaces to clinical settings and even in villages as far away as Nairobi, Kenya, APP’s many women in science are breaking boundaries in their fields. But their efforts aren’t only revolutionizing such feats as how we store energy, treat water sources or…
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Why is the Year of the Dragon so special? A CWRU faculty member explains
Across Asia and in communities around the world, the Lunar New Year carries rich traditions and cultural meaning. The celebration marks the beginning of the New Year according to the lunar calendar, starting with the first new moon and lasting 15 days until the first full moon. During this…
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Production of John Proctor is the Villain
The Department of Theater will host a production of John Proctor is the Villain by Kimberly Bellflower, directed by Leda Hoffmann. Performances will be held Feb. 16–25 in the Kalberer Theatre at Maltz Performing Arts Center. Get tickets. Synopsis A scandal in a rural high school inspires a…
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“Working for Rehab: Addiction, Salvation, and Labor Expropriation”
The Department of Sociology at APP will host a talk by Erin Hatton, professor of sociology at the University of Buffalo, titled “Working for Rehab: Addiction, Salvation, and Labor Expropriation.” This talk will be held Friday, Feb. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Jack,…
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Game changers: Meet three women student-athletes making history at CWRU
While athletes such as Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky regularly make headlines worldwide for their athletic prowess, women in sport have struggled for decades to get the recognition they deserve. Each February, National Girls and Women in Sports Day (Feb. 7) not only celebrates the influence and…
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What do neuroscience and jigsaw puzzles have in common? Find out during an upcoming event hosted by the Department of Cognitive Science. “BԷɲ” will be held Monday, Feb. 12, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Cleveland Hearing & Speech Building, Room 401. This talk will explore the literal…
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Spartan Showcase: Zachary Ansell
Not many people can say they've appeared on a late night talk show. Even fewer can say they've beat Jimmy Kimmel at Scrabble on his own show. Even rarer? Doing it at age 11. Zachary Ansell has those bragging rights. But it comes as no surprise. After all, Ansell, a second-year student…
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Get to know the presidents of four Black student organizations at CWRU
Each February, Black History Month recognizes African Americans’ societal contributions and achievements across the United States. At APP, the impact of Black members of the campus community—such as those who compose CWRU’s diverse student organizations—can be observed…