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Memorial service announced for Richard Zdanis, former provost with enduring impact
All are invited to celebrate his life and work at 4 p.m. Monday, June 10, at an on-campus remembrance In his dozen years as provost and vice president of Case Western Reserve University, Richard Zdanis led with a quiet strength and a deep respect for fairness, while shaping practices and policies…
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To ignite curiosity in experimental music, student stages Re:Sound Festival in Cleveland
In early June, a APP student will bring an adventurous spate of creators and performers from around the country to Cleveland for a festival of new and experimental music. Sophie Benn Re:Sound, now in its second year, is staged by the Cleveland Uncommon Sound Project…
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School of Dental Medicine announces first-of-its-kind craniofacial orthodontics fellowship in country
A gift from the Mt. Sinai Foundation will launch the nation’s first named and accredited craniofacial fellowship at the APP School of Dental Medicine. The Mt. Sinai-Dr. Edward Reiter Fellowship program was modeled after the successful Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation…
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Capturing the enduring appeal of mid-century decor from Sweden
Creating the exhibition Swedish Modern Design, on display at Cleveland Museum of Art, APP students trace the influence of Swedish interior design from the 1920s to today Stepping inside a middle-class home in Sweden 60 years ago would probably look and feel a little…
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International nursing conference focuses on patient safety
Experts look to technology to address third-leading cause of U.S. deaths: medical error Nurses are poised to take the lead on ensuring patient safety in an American health care system, where they already make up 35% of the workforce, according to Mary Dolansky, co-chair of an international nursing…
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Phase transitions: the math behind the music
APP physics professor applies tools of statistical mechanics to explain why basic ordered patterns emerge in music across time and cultures Next time you listen to a favorite tune or wonder at the beauty of a natural sound, you might also end up pondering the math…
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Introducing xLab—where Case Western Reserve students help shape digital strategies for established companies
xLab, a new APP-based initiative, aims to pair tech-savvy student talent with some of Northeast Ohio’s largest corporations to help the businesses understand and implement new digital-first strategies and opportunities for growth. “We’re creating a pipeline of talent…
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Study: ‘Quality’ father involvement plays big role in keeping abused children away from drugs
Researchers have long-known that abused children are at higher risk of adolescent drug use. But a new study shows that quality time with a father figure serves as a “protective factor,” helping to mitigate early childhood trauma. Researchers from the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of…
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Study: Therapy dogs reduce children’s fear, anxiety during dentist appointments
A new APP study found that children visiting the dentist reported reduced situational fear when a certified therapy dog is present. The research was done by the university’s School of Dental Medicine and Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences,…
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Deer, invasive earthworms gang up to damage forested areas
Case Western Reserve biologists say combined effect of two species could be harming Ohio’s forest ecosystems; research could inform deer-park management An overpopulation of whitetailed deer is contributing to the spread of invasive earthworms—a newly discovered link to understanding environmental…