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A Message from Chris Vlahos, Associate VP, Alumni Relations

I'm glad to now be part of the Alumni Relations team at Case Western Reserve University. Not only is it a special personal opportunity to return to my hometown, it is a privilege to be among those who represent one of the leading academic institutions in the world. Case Western Reserve University has such a deep history and an involved alumni base of more than 100,000 graduates, whose individual successes contribute to the university's global reputation. As alumni, you are essential members of the campus community and are key to the advancement of the university.

In my new role as Associate Vice President of Alumni Relations, it is my goal to make your experience fulfilling and engaging. I look forward to leading the Alumni Relations team in providing you with exceptional services as well as opportunities from networking to volunteering.

In this position, I will make it a practice to visit our various alumni chapters around the country, with trips to New York and Florida just around the corner. I hope to have the opportunity to meet you in person during my travels.

AlumNews is your newsletter and your participation is important to us. Please do not hesitate to contact us as your feedback is always welcome.

Best regards,

Chris

Alumni Weekend 2011!

Save the Date: October 13-16, 2011

Many components come together to create an engaging Alumni Weekend experience at CWRU, but the most important part of the weekend is YOU. Alumni Weekend 2011 will provide a great opportunity to rediscover what made CWRU "home" for you and to renew your lifelong connection to your alma mater. Events will include class parties, Homecoming, and panel discussions featuring prominent CWRU alumni. To learn more, visit cwru.edu/alumni/weekend.

Case School of Engineering

Feds Fund Engineer's Capacitor Design

With a $2.25 million stimulus grant from the U.S. Dept. of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy, or ARPA-E, Professor Gerhard Welsch will try to make a small, light, powerful and reliable capacitor ready for market within three years. Read more.

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College of Arts and Sciences

Psychologist Studies People's Anger
Toward God

Associate professor of psychology Julie Exline reports that many people, even the nonreligious, experience anger toward God. Read more about her findings on cnn.com.

More Arts and Sciences news.
 

Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing

Past ANA President Rebecca M. Patton
Joins FPB as Visiting Instructor

FPB alum and immediate past president of the American Nurses Association Rebecca M. Patton, MSN '98, RN, CNOR, FAAN, is bringing her extensive perioperative nursing experience to FPB by filling the newly-created faculty position called the Atkinson Visiting Instructor in Perioperative Nursing.

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Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences

NIH Funding at MSASS Increases by 587%

It's been almost a decade since the Mandel School of Applied Social Science decided to more actively pursue National Institutes of Health research funding. In the last five years, the payoff has seen a 587 percent increase in federal grants to the school, according to David Biegel, associate dean for research and training. Read more.

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School of Dental Medicine

2011 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

The Alumni Association Board of Directors is proud to announce the 2011 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year - Thomas E. Van Dyke, D.D.S., Ph.D. '73. Dr Van Dyke is currently the Vice President for Clinical and Translational Research; Head, Department of Periodontology and Senior Member of the Staff at the Forsyth Institute in Boston, MA. Dr. Van Dyke will receive this award at the Gala Awards Dinner (May 14, 2011) being held during reunion weekend. Read more.

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School of Law

Esteemed Alumni Meet with Current Students

The Executive V.P. for a multi-billion dollar company and the President of a worldwide leader in the musculoskeletal health care industry returned to the law school as featured guest speakers to second and third-year classes.
Read more.

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School of Medicine

Medical Networking: Alumni and
Students Connect

The School of Medicine seeks alumni interested in networking with students who are making decisions about their future careers. There are several ways to engage from all over the country. Introduce them to a specialty, share information about your teaching hospital, or simply help them navigate in an unfamiliar city. Contact Sheila Evensen in the Alumni Relations Office at 800.315.4438 or somalumni@case.edu. Read more about the alumni programs being offered.

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Financial Spotlight

Act Now: IRA Rollovers

Did you know that individuals 70 1/2 and older can transfer as much as $100,000 a year directly from an IRA to Case Western Reserve University and enjoy numerous tax advantages? Whether you qualify for a rollover yourself or are sharing this news with a friend or loved one, learn what you need to know.