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Tough to do research on the iPhone. From the article: The university is engaged in more strategic recruitment, he said, adding that counselors tripled their number of high school visits made in recent years. “Three years ago, we visited 300 high schools across the country. A year ago we visited 600 high schools, and last fall we visited 900 high schools,” Bischoff said. “We were going into a lot of places around the country that we hadn’t been in for a long time.” In addition, the university reached out earlier and more frequently to potential applicants through increased email and other communications efforts.

I would say University Circle has gotten more attractive. In addition, the economy has kept many close to home and/or had applicants/applicants parents look at their budgets and determine that maybe MIT, Standford, etc are not affordable compared to CWRU and metro Clevelands cost of living. I don't understand your arguement. CWRU is, $34,000 a year plus $8,000-$10,000 for Room and Board. After books and other expenses the cost is $45,000-$50,000 a year. Also, the university has a rule that first and second year students MUST live in case housing unless they live within 40 miles away (I.e. Parents house) Long story short, that is a pretty penny. Wouldn't they apply to state schools instead with that logic? Also, why haven't metros with higher populations seen such spikes (I.e. U o Chicago) if students were going to stay closer to home? Judging by the article, it sounds like case was recruiting outside of Cleveland heavily this past year.

With CWRU's new applications way up (up 45%) (http://blog.case.edu/case-news/2011/01/28/firstyear_student_applications_up_for_class_of_2015), I wonder if we'll see similar numbers for CSU since it has had way more improvements than case. Any idea? Not to mention, this would be a great "feel good" story for Cleveland if both universities (and I believe Tri-C) to see such a rise in interest.

I would say University Circle has gotten more attractive.

This should be a good draw: Cleveland: Facing Mars exhibit opens at the Great Lakes Science Center There are 28 exhibits on display including, Walking on Mars, a chance for visitors to experience the feeling of reduced gravity; Mars Meteorite, where you can examine a real Mars meteorite; and Spinning Chair where visitors will experience the effects of motion sickneess. http://www.wkyc.com/news/education/education_article.aspx?storyid=172263&catid=35

Pittsburgh is showing interest and concern with the new Medmart as well: Cleveland to target medical meetings Cleveland is betting big that a publicly financed convention center and ″medical mart″ will bring lucrative health care industry conventions to its downtown. Pittsburgh is taking notice. ″It's a major portion of our business, and we'll do everything we can to protect it,″ said Joe McGrath, VisitPittsburgh president and CEO. ″But there haven't been discussions with the medical community or the meetings industry about creating a medical mart here.″ http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_720387.html

^ I'd bet CSU applications are way up as well.

HUGE jump in the number of applicants at CWRU :clap:: First-Year Student Applications Up for Class of 2015 The upcoming first-year class at Case Western Reserve University is already making an impression: Application rates rose 45 percent from last year, from 9,247 to 13,363, including a 75 percent surge in applications from underrepresented minority students. They had a great story to tell in these visits and emails, Bischoff said. Both parents and potential students have shown enthusiasm about major university projects: The Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center, the Tinkham Veale University Center and the Uptown project. “It’s easy to tell a compelling story about the university and the education opportunities we offer,” Bischoff said. Application rates are up noticeably at elite universities, including 7 percent at Stanford University and 15 percent at Harvard University, rates that many attribute to students applying to more universities. Bischoff, however, said something more is happening at Case Western Reserve, noting that he has yet to see any highly selective university that has posted similar gains. http://blog.case.edu/case-news/2011/01/28/firstyear_student_applications_up_for_class_of_2015

A little bit of the Case student perspective and excitement: UPTOWN development project on schedule http://www.cwruobserver.com/media/storage/paper1370/news/2011/01/28/News/Uptown.Development.Project.On.Schedule-3971660.shtml

This is an article from today's Case Observer: Growing pains and gains in University Circle http://www.cwruobserver.com/media/storage/paper1370/news/2011/01/28/Opinion/Growing.Pains.And.Gains.In.University.Circle-3971678.shtml His facts are not all quite right (I.E. Calling condo and Townhomes apartments) but it's still interesting to hear a case students perspective which is probably a pretty average response. The last paragraph is the most interesting IMO.

Alright, let's get her started!

Here's a message from the Murray Hill Market via facebook: "Murray Hill Market fans: Today, Thursday, we have Chicken Parmesan (sandwich or plate), Fresh Swordfish (sandwich or on a salad), Cheesy Cream of Cauliflower Soup, Jumbo Shrimp (cooked - on a salad, as a dinner or on a sandwich - or uncooked, to make at home), Prime Rib Sandwich, Porchetta Sandwich, Sugar Snap Pea Salad, and much more (including vegetarian dishes). And the Market is now fully stocked, with fresh produce; deli meats and cheeses; breads, rolls and pastries; dairy items; coffee; imported olive oils and Italian and Asian items; beer, pop, and many other beverages; snacks; and more ... Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Stop in and look around."

^ Huh? Just google "2012 DNC". There is definite chatter from and about every city, except Cleveland.

Today? Thanks. Link?

Hopefully there's a lot of negociating going on behind closed doors. The amount of time they are taking to select the city is surprising too. There must be a split decision. Maybe this is good for Cleveland.

I've been thinking about this more and more about the so little chatter, especially with the local media. Why hasn't there been more coverage on Cleveland's bid, chances, etc?

A good video too: Cleveland: Biomedical research firms hear Obama's call to 'innovate' CLEVELAND -- Greater Cleveland's growing biomedical research industry heard and appreciated President Barack Obama's State of the Union call to "innovate." Aeromics is a firm that moved here from Yale University. He predicts the company's payroll could soon grow from 8 total full-time and part-time workers to 25 to 40 in the next few years. http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=171913&catid=45

MOCA will be having an offical ground breaking. From their website: The MOCA Board of Directors voted unanimously to move forward with construction of an iconic building that The Plain Dealer's Steven Litt said "should easily establish itself as one of the most important in the city's history." Groundbreaking will take place this February. Located at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Mayfield Road, the new MOCA is a flagship project of Cleveland’s emerging Uptown district, a major urban-revitalization project undertaken by Case Western Reserve University; developer MRN, Ltd.; and other institutions in the University Circle neighborhood. The Museum will serve as a catalyst for creativity and growth in the area—which is home to one of the country’s largest concentrations of cultural, educational, and medical institutions—with greatly expanded educational and public programs, as well as imaginative collaborations with neighboring organizations and cultural partners. http://mocacleveland.org/newbuilding.php

Construction/Renovation has begun, correct?

Here's a little more analysis on the Med Mart tenant list: http://www.medcitynews.com/2011/01/cleveland-medical-mart-tenants-a-breakdown-by-industry/

We need pics, pics, pics!

I know not much to talk about...other than Cleveland is still #2 in the NBA for home attendance: http://espn.go.com/nba/attendance This is going to have to set an NBA record for highest attendance per victory in one season...by a long shot!

I was referring to 2014. The CC/Med Mart would not be complete in time for the 2012 DNC. I'm assuming they would use the Q?

^Grazie. Well hopefully the Casino, Flats East Bank, Med/Mart Convention Center, Aquarium, 3-4 Hotels, CSU Collegetown, and University Circle mass construction will all be done by then.

Case Western Reserve University library to start community garden January 24th, 2011 4:28 pm ET. An interdepartmental committee comprised of primarily staff at Case Western Reserve University’s Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) as well as staff from the anthropology department have set out to form a community garden this spring on the corners of Ford and Juniper near the university. Additional assistance is being provided by the Ohio State University extension service and Case Western Reserve University’s own research farm, Squire Valleevue Farm. The goals of this new garden are to provide food for both the university community and the community in neighborhoods surrounding the university. Some of the harvest may be sold to help fund the continuation of the garden, but much of it will be donated to local agencies to be disbursed to families and individuals in need in the neighboring community. .. Continue reading on Examiner.com: Case Western Reserve University library to start community garden - Cleveland Sustainable Agriculture | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/sustainable-agriculture-in-cleveland/case-western-reserve-university-library-to-start-community-garden#ixzz1C4IsnVby