Richard Therrien (WRC '86) Recently, this former middle school and high-school science teacher was named 2011 Connecticut Outstanding Science Supervisor by the Connecticut Science Supervisors Association.

Therrien oversees the science curriculum for 20,000 students in the New Haven Public Schools. (Photo by Allan Appel, New Haven Independent)
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Goo Goo Dolls to Perform at BlueBash

During what is shaping up to be the best Alumni Weekend ever, Case Western Reserve University will host BlueBash: A special kickoff to Alumni Weekend.

This marquee event highlights the university’s innovative community and features a concert by Goo Goo Dolls, presented by University Program Board. BlueBash will be held Oct. 13 in Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center. » Read more » Register now

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Follow us on Twitter! For unique event photos, details about happenings on campus, updates on the state of The Alumni Association and insights from alumni visits all over the country, follow Chris Vlahos, associate vice president for alumni relations, @CWRUAlumniDIR. For even more CWRU alumni news, keep up with The Alumni Association on Twitter @CWRUalumni.

School of Dental Medicine

CWRU Dental Students Receive Nearly $30,000 in Scholarships

The Ohio Dental Association Foundation (ODAF), largely supported by Ohio Dental Association member dentists, recently announced its scholarship and grant awards for 2011. This year, CWRU dental students Kate Cartwright, Julia Salmeron, Bethany Doroghazi, Jessica Chrzanowski and Noor Almudallal each received scholarships. Read more.

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School of Law

Alumni Event Success

Under the leadership of Dean Lawrence Mitchell, the School of Law has implemented several new initiatives to engage recent alumni. The dean and alumni relations staff have been traveling the country to meet with young alumni at unique evening events. Most recently, successful events were held in Washington, D.C., and Chicago. Attendees expressed appreciation for the opportunity to meet the dean and to learn more about the many activities occurring at the law school.

This is one of several new initiatives the law school has established to further engage our alumni, our most essential supporters!

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School of Medicine

Attend Dialogue On Discovery with Keynote Julie Gerberding

Julie Gerberding, MD, MPH (MED '81), former CDC director and current president of Merck Vaccines, will discuss innovative partnerships that lead to health impact, as part of the Dialogue On Discovery event on Friday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 a.m. at the School of Medicine. RSVPs are required to attend the complimentary sit-down breakfast and keynote.

Following the keynote, there are breakout sessions for  researchers and medical professionals geared to expand awareness of the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC). Dialogue On Discovery is an inaugural summit celebrating the research successes of the School of Medicine’s academic and clinical partnerships. Read more.

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Weatherhead School of Management

MBA Candidate Julia Steinberg's Financial Times Blog

Premier news outlet the Financial Times has invited MBA students from around the world to pen updates about their educational experience for FT.com's MBA blog. Weatherhead’s own Julia Steinberg (MGT '12), was among those chosen to contribute. A graduate of Kent State in communications, Steinberg also has experience in public relations and marketing. Look out for her blog posts on the Financial Times site!

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Case School of Engineering

August Filled with Accolades for Baer

Eric Baer, Herbert Henry Dow Professor of Science and Engineering, was named a Distinguished University Professor along with six other faculty members during this year’s Convocation. The highest honor Case Western Reserve bestows upon a member of the faculty, this permanent title acknowledges the exceptional records of teaching, scholarship and service.

Baer, who launched the nation’s first department of macromolecular science, was also named a fellow of the American Chemical Society earlier in the month. He is the first Case Western Reserve faculty member to be named a fellow of this prestigious organization. Read more.

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College of Arts and Sciences

American Music Masters 2011 Celebrates Aretha Franklin

The legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, will be honored as part of the 16th annual American Music Masters series, a collaboration between the College of Arts and Sciences and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

Each year, the two institutions present workshops, lectures, exhibits and other events that shine a new light on influential artists. This year’s weeklong program celebrating Franklin’s pioneering musical contributions begins Oct. 31 and culminates with a conference and dazzling tribute concert Nov. 5. Read about how you can take part.

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Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing

Don't Forget to Register for Alumni Weekend, Oct. 13–16, 2011

As Alumni Weekend 2011 quickly approaches, please don’t forget to register online or via our brochure registration form, which will soon be mailed to all nursing alumni and is also available as a printable document online.

You won’t want to miss the many opportunities to reconnect with your classmates, see faculty and friends and meet current students who are eager to tell you about their preparation for delivering quality patient care!

• View the entire schedule and register online
• Take a look at the nursing events and mail in your registration

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Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences

Leading Expert on Violence Joins Mandel School Faculty

One of the country’s leading experts on violence joined Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences in July. Daniel Flannery, a professor of public health and founding director of Kent State University’s Institute for the Study and Prevention of Violence, is the new Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education.

Flannery receives about $6 million from various grant sources for his research and averages about $2.5 million annually to support his work. With Cleveland ranked No. 2 in poverty for large cities—and with two of the city’s neighborhoods listed among the most violent in the country—Flannery’s research will have direct and local impact, says Dean Cleve Gilmore.

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Financial Spotlight

Rethinking Life Insurance

Did you know that life insurance is more than a source of protection for your family's financial future? It can be a flexible, versatile asset that can be used to leave your legacy at Case Western Reserve University. Learn more.