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February 14, 2024
Some love stories begin with grand romantic gestures. Others feature more unorthodox beginnings. But for Case Western Reserve Spartan Sweethearts of all eras, it has always come down to chemistry. Michele Sands (GRS ‘69, communication sciences) and Howard Sands (GRS ‘69, pharmacology) In…
February 13, 2024
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…
February 12, 2024
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,…
February 12, 2024
To recognize the contributions postdoctoral researchers make to APP—and their respective fields—The Daily has partnered with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs on a new monthly series. Know an outstanding postdoc making an impact at CWRU or in their field? Nominate them…
February 09, 2024
When Cameron Brown (CWR ’20), outside linebackers coach for APP’s football team, texted the coaches’ group chat last spring to let them know he’d accepted another position in California, most assumed he was headed to an NCAA Division II university. Instead, Brown was…
February 08, 2024
Ruby Dee, Robert Guillaume and Langston Hughes are just a few of the familiar names associated with Karamu House—the oldest African American-producing theater in the United States. Since 1915, Karamu House—located on Cleveland’s east side—has nurtured the careers of dancers, photographers,…
February 08, 2024
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…
February 07, 2024
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…
February 05, 2024
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…
February 02, 2024
"So, bye-bye, miss American pie..." While chances are you've sung along to Don McLean's "American Pie," you may be less familiar with the radio hit's somber inspiration. Referenced in the lyrics as "the day the music died," McLean’s 1971 song was paying homage to Feb. 3, 1959—the day pop music…