Case Western Reserve University: Trendiest "School that Flies Under the Academic Radar...But Shouldn't - HuffPost College

Ranked the #41 best national university by the U.S. News, this school definitely flies under the academic radar. But with a student body whose top majors include biomedical engineering, there's no denying that Case kids are smart. Very smart. Yet we rarely hear about Case in the news. Until, that is, the numbers for 2011 applications came rolling in. Case's applications had sky-rocketed by 44.51%. Rick Bischoff, vice president for enrollment at the Ohio university, attributed the dramatic rise to recruitment. He said counselors visited 900 high schools, compared with 300 high schools three years ago. In addition, the university reached out earlier and more frequently to potential applicants through increased email and other communications. Still, with an increase that large, we think word of Case's beautiful campus, fiber-optic gigabit Ethernet (for all those future Case engineering majors out there) and expansive academic and research opportunities finally began to reach the masses, drawing in more and more of the goal-oriented, self-motivated students that typify the Case student body.

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PHOTOS: Jazz on the Lawn, Sunday, June 26 at University Circle UMC

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The 42nd Session of The East Ohio Annual Conference Report

The United Methodist Church began as a movement and loose network of local societies with a mission. It has grown into one of the most carefully organized and largest denominations in the world. We are a "connectional" organization in which all our churches in America and worldwide are bound together by a common mission and governance. Local churches are part of an area group called a District; ours is the North Coast District. Districts are grouped by region and the North Coast District is part of the East Ohio Conference. This Conference meets annually to discuss general business matters and to take action on specific social and church-related issues. Clergypersons and an equal number of elected lay delegates attend the annual conference session.

The 42nd Session of The East Ohio Annual Conference met at Lakeside, OH, from June 13-16. The Session, with a theme of "If We Are the Body…," was called to order by Bishop John Hopkins at 9am on Monday morning, followed by a traditional Service of Commemoration and Holy Communion. For a full report, please go to the Conference web page at EOCUMC.com. There you will find summaries of all Worship and Business sessions and photo galleries to accompany them. There are also links for the 5 resolutions and their outcomes, results of the elections to General and Jurisdictional Conferences for 2012 and clergy appointments for 2011-2012. Dr. Kenneth W. Chalker was appointed to serve at University Circle UMC. Several members of UCUMC were in attendance during the week for various reasons and we were fortunate to see Laverne Jenkins receive Music Certification from the Board of Ordained Ministry. Record numbers, including many from UCUMC, attended the Methodist Federation for Social Action Luncheon and Reconciling Ministries Network Parade and Open Table worship service on Wednesday. Three important events sponsored by these two groups are "Sing a New Song" in August, an Open Table Service here at UCUMC on October 9 and "Because it Matters" at Uniontown UMC on October 22 with featured speakers Bishop Judith Craig and Rev. Dr. Kenneth Chalker. If you have questions about any of this report or the activities of the week, please see Amy Wheeler, Lay Delegate to Annual Conference.

Five resolutions were proposed and passed during the 2011 Annual Conference:

1. A Call to Advocate for the Enforcement of the Human Trafficking Laws in Ohio: The resolution asked that the conference contact Ohio governmental agencies encouraging new legislation and upholding legal action against human traffickers. It further asked that the Church and Society committee, in partnership with the East Ohio United Methodist Women and the Commission on the Status of Women of East Ohio Conference, advocate for this cause.
2. A Call to Support the Ohio Food Banks: The resolution asked the conference to commit to educate and encourage congregations to support local food banks with donations and volunteering. It further advocated for changes in public policy on state and local levels that will decrease hunger.
3. A Call to Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: The resolution asked that each United Methodist Church suspend activities and meetings unless it is to commemorate its observance.
4. A Call to Advocate for Continued Participation in Political Process and Support of Collective Bargaining. The resolution asked the conference to educate themselves and affirm the historic support of education, rights of workers and right to collective bargaining and to vote their conscience regarding the referendum initiative Ohio Bill 5.
5. A Call to Ensure Youth a Place on Committees and Councils: The resolution asked that local churches make it a focus that youth be a part of leadership and mission.

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The Outlook Newspaper - June 10, 2011 Issue

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NEW "Children's Table" at the back of the sanctuary on Sunday mornings

Families with young children are invited to stop by the new "Children's Table" at the back of the sanctuary on Sunday mornings. Here you will find children's worship bulletins (one version for ages 3-6 and another for ages 7-12) which relate to the morning's scripture reading. There are also activity bags containing crayons, paper and other quiet activities for children during worship. Look for a variety of changing surprises in the bags each week. Children are welcome to keep the contents of the bags, but we ask that you please return the bag itself to the table at the end of the service so that it can be used again. We look forward to welcoming children in worship this summer!

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UCUMC at Parade The Circle Wrap-up

Parade The Circle was a phenomenal success once again this year. We are very grateful to Cathy Day and Marilyn Joerg for coordinating the supplies and arrangements for the popular UCUMC "Mad Hatter" booth. Thank you to all our volunteers who braved the heat to help Parade the Circle participants create an original, colorful, paper sunhat. Over 1,000 hats were made to the delight of children of all ages. Pastor Chalker, Michael Bier and Mark Floyd marched in the parade, which showcased the artistic and musical skills of local and international artists. A good time was had by all!

Applause and thanks to: Yvonne Blanchard, Michelle Brown, Barbara Cox, Cathy and Jeff Day, Judy and Les Fox, Jamie and Ron Fish, Tommie Gettig, Lisa Hallman, Kay Hogg, Lalene and David Kay, Joanna Li, Chiquitia Montgomery, Juliette and Michael Regnier, Patricia Roberts, Richelle Stephens, Mary Ellen Zimmerman

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Jazz In The Circle next Sunday, June 26 at University Circle United Methodist Church following 10am worship

Please join us next Sunday, June 26 following the 10am worship service. Lunch will be provided and the Demetrius Steinmetz Band with vocalist Eileen Burns will entertain us with music while we relax on the south lawn of the church, overlooking the Wade Lagoon. Dress casually, bring a blanket or lawn chair and RSVP hhowardATchurchinthecircle.com. This is a terrific opportunity to experience Cleveland's newest faith community.

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PHOTOS: University Circle at Parade The Circle

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University Circle United Methodist Church June & July 2011 Calendar of Meetings & Events

6/12: Pentecost Celebration in worship at 11am

6/12-17 East Ohio Annual Conference at Lakeside

6/15 Marketing, 6-7:30pm, Room 303

6/19 Father's Day worship at 10am

6/21 Finance, 6-7:30, Reception Room

6/22 Marketing, 6-7:30pm, Room 303

6/22 Outreach, 6-7:30pm, Reception Room

6/26 Jazz on the Lawn, 11:30-1:30

6/28 Ladies' Lunch Bunch, Noon, Patio or Parlor

7/4 Independence Day, church office closed

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Summer Schedule at University Circle UMC begins Sunday, June 19th

10am Worship Service

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Summer Programming for Children and Youth at University Circle United Methodist Church

Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Child care will be provided during worship this summer for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in the nursery on the lower mezzanine level.

Children (Grades K-6)

Today is the final day of Sunday School for children in grades K-6. We will celebrate Pentecost, the "birthday" of the church, with a party complete with cake and ice cream!

Sunday School will take a "summer vacation" beginning next Sunday, June 19th. Programming will resume on Sunday, September 11th. During the summer, our education space on the mezzanine level of the church will receive a much-anticipated renovation. This renovation will include the construction of new restrooms for boys and girls, as well as a painting "face-lift" and some new designs for the classrooms and hallways. The work that is being done will require us to pack up and store program furniture and materials, so the Sunday School rooms will not be functional program space during this time.

During the summer months, children in grades K-6 are invited to attend worship at 10am with their families. Each Sunday there will be a special children's bulletin related to the scripture lesson of the day, and activity bags (containing fun and quiet things to do!) will be available for young children during the worship service. We look forward to welcoming children and families to wonderful new educational spaces in the fall!

Youth (Grades 7-12)

Youth in grades 7 through 12 are invited to join their families in worship at 10am throughout the summer. Junior High and Senior High programming will resume on Sunday, September 11th.

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University Circle United Methodist Church June 2011 Calendar of Meetings & Events

6/5: Communion Sunday

+ Gay-Straight Alliance committee interest meeting, 12:30, Reception Room

+ Memorial Service for Jesse Strickland, 1:30pm, UCUMC Sanctuary

6/8 Outreach and Local Missions, 6-7:30

6/8 Trustees, 6-7:30, Reception Room

6/9 POMC, 6-8pm, Yoder Room

6/9 Women's Shelter Ministry

6/11 Parade the Circle, volunteers needed, parade begins at noon

6/12 Pentecost Celebration in worship at 11am

6/12-17 East Ohio Annual Conference at Lakeside

6/15 Marketing, 6-7:30pm, Room 303

6/19 Father's Day worship at 10am

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