College of Arts and Sciences
Interdisciplinary research, collaboratives and achievements define the ӰƵ ’ community—across countless disciplines. From literary awards and scientific discoveries to stories of social impact and student innovation, the College of Arts and Sciences is where bold ideas become newsworthy moments.
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February 15, 2023
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures has a newly founded DELE center for Spanish language proficiency. DELE (Diplomas de español como lengua extranjera) Spanish diplomas are official titles certifying a degree of proficiency in the Spanish language, granted by Spain’s Institute…
February 14, 2023
Members of the ӰƵ community are invited to celebrate the life of Christine Cano, associate professor of French in the College of Arts and Sciences, during a memorial service Thursday, Feb. 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Linsalata Alumni Center. A ceremony will be held to…
February 13, 2023
From research labs to collaborative workspaces across campus, ӰƵ students, faculty and staff truly share one motivation: thinking beyond the possible. Their efforts advance knowledge, enhance understanding, and regularly spark discoveries—discoveries that often serve as…
February 10, 2023
On Sunday, a substantial portion of the United States population and countless viewers around the world will be fixated on one event: the Super Bowl. But, how has a single sporting event become one of the most (if not the most) prominent secular features on the annual calendar? To find out, The…
February 07, 2023
Four ӰƵ faculty members will describe the accomplishments of the 2023 Nobel laureates in science Thursday, Feb. 9, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Rockefeller Building, Room 301. The following faculty members will present at the CWRU Nobel Symposium: Jesse Berezovsky, associate…
February 01, 2023
Members of the ӰƵ community are invited to an “Anti-Racism, Anti-Colonialism and Climate Change” speaker series event with Romy Opperman, the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Philosophy at the New School for Social Research. Opperman’s talk, which will include a group…
January 31, 2023
Regardless of the form it takes, art provides a creative outlet to express our sense of identity and communicate ideas or perspectives. And on National Inspire Your Heart with Art Day (Jan. 31), we’re reminded to appreciate the impact art has within our everyday lives—from visual works (i.e.,…
January 31, 2023
ӰƵ’s Department of English will host award-winning author Garth Greenwell as the 2023 Stonum Writer-in-Residence. Greenwell will present several events Feb. 14–17: “Using Your Senses: A Generative Workshop”: Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Bellflower Hall…
January 30, 2023
ӰƵ scientist part of team reversing view of how minerals behave deep below our planet’s surface; could apply to other planet studies ӰƵ scientist James Van Orman is part of an international team that has discovered that minerals deep within…
January 27, 2023
The Department of English is offering more than $1,500 in prizes through its annual competitions. Undergraduate and graduate students can apply for the 2023 English Prizes by Friday, March 17, at 4 p.m. Undergraduate students are advised that they may receive no more than $100 in prize money…