The Observer, April 25, 2008
Volume XL, Issue 26
Lead Stories
2D mobile barcodes to be launched nationwide after successful trial
The nation's first large-scale 2D mobile barcode trial took place from February through April at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, an institution known for its technological innovation. The trial was sponsored by Mobile Discovery, a tech start-up based out of Reston, Va., and has been judged a "great success" by students, faculty, and Mobile Discovery executives.[read more]
Provost search underway
As the academic term draws to a close, the search for a new provost is just beginning. Case president Barbara Snyder recently announced Hunter Peckham would serve as the chair of the committee in charge of finding the replacement provost. Peckham is the Donnell Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Orthopedics, and the executive director of the FES Center.The university has been in need of a new provost since its former provost, John L.[read more]
Relay for Life raises more than double its goal
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Case Western Reserve's first -first ever Relay for Life surpassed almost everyone's expectations. Relay for Life is an annual fundraising event for the American Cancer Society in which participants form teams to raise money, then come to the event and walk the track in shifts for the duration of the 18-hour event.[read more]
News
- 2D mobile barcodes to be launched nationwide after successful trial
- Case senior leaving to serve in Israeli military this summer
- From politics to midgets: UPB brings Springer to Case
- Pervasive presence of 2D barcodes on campus sparks various reactions
- Provost search underway
- Questions regarding event overprogramming foster discussion
- Relay for Life raises more than double its goal
Opinion
- A modest proposal for a new alma mater
- Death penalty debate depends on purpose of punishment
- Iraq tour offers new experiences, perspectives
- Global Scorning: Joining Kyoto Protocol will not destray U.S. economoy
- A Fresh Perspective: Know difference between value of time
- Letters to the Editor
Focus
- eggs, fudge and stroganoff
- Former Mather Gallery director brings inspirational story to life
- Former Moldy Peach releases diverse new indie-soul album, complete with gospel choir
- Worst Case Scenario: Good or Bad?
- Jerry Springer: a first person account
- Making finals manageable, or how to not have a nervous breakdown
- Summer movie offerings look better than ever
- The Buzz
- The rules of hooking up
- Top 10: Fun things to do over the summer
- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot: A modest proposition
- Young@Heart offers insightful look into lives of elderly hard rockers
Sports
- BLUE CWRU will continue next year
- Case fencing puts on a clinic
- Pro Sports Roundup
- Scots top Spartans at Progressive Field
- spartan spotlight: Lauren Seeds
- The top 10 Case sports stories of '07-'08
- Women are in UAA's cellar
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