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News Releases for August 2006

August 28

Wayne State University Gallery Schedule 2006-07
ELAINE L. JACOB GALLERY 480 West Hancock Detroit, MI 48202 PH: (313) 993-7813 art.wayne.edu   Wenda Gu - Reflections September 15 - November 3 Opening Reception:...
WDET presents acclaimed author and host of "Democracy Now!" Amy Goodman at the Hillberry Theatre on September 22
DETROIT – August 25, 2006 - WDET 101.9FM Detroit Public Radio is proud to present Amy Goodman in Detroit on Friday, September 22 at 7pm at the Hilberry Theatre on the campus of Wayne St...

August 25

Exhibition: Wenda Gu Reflections
Opening September 15th and being held through November 3rd Wayne State University's Elaine L. Jacob gallery will present the exhibition Reflections by renowned contemporary Chinese artist Wenda Gu...
Children's Conference receives support from Skillman Foundation
Detroit, MI— The Skillman Foundation announced that it will give $10,000 to support the 2006 Children’s Conference, Promoting the Well-Being of Children and Youth in Urban America: Bes...

August 24

Wayne State University’s TRiO Educational Opportunity Center to hold community open house Aug. 31
Wayne State University’s TRiO Educational Opportunity Center (TRiO EOC) will host its first Community Open House on Thursday, Aug. 31, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the McGregor Memorial Conference Cent...

August 23

Neurodegenerative disease treatment research receives early-stage funding at Wayne State University
DETROIT (August 23, 2006) – Allied Minds, a pre-seed investment corporation specializing in early stage university business ventures, has partnered with Wayne State University to establish...
Wayne State University hosting its 4th “International Literacy Day”
Wayne State University is celebrating International Literacy Day on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 3:30-5:30 p.m., at the Law School’s Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium, 471 West Palmer, in Detroit. The e...

August 22

Wayne State Big Band Performs with Diane Schuur at Detroit Jazz Festival
DETROIT, MI (August 21, 2006) – The Wayne State Big Band, under the direction of Christopher Collins, will be performing on Labor Day with jazz vocalist and GRAMMY® Award winner Diane Sc...

August 21

Detroit Orientation Institute offers fall 2006 session: Tour Detroit
The Detroit Orientation Institute (DOI) at Wayne State University is now accepting applications for the fall session scheduled on three consecutive Tuesdays, Oct. 17, 24 and 31. For more informati...

August 15

Toyota USA Foundation Doubles Size of Wayne State University’s Math Corps Summer Camp for Inner City Youth
Presents Award for $186,469 in August 18 Ceremony The Wayne State University Math Corps program will recognize the achievements of students at this year’s graduation ceremonies, sche...

August 14

Wayne State Music Announces Fall 2006 Concert Series
DETROIT, MI (August 11, 2006) – The Wayne State University Department of Music opens their fall 2006 concert series on Monday, September 4 with the WSU Big Band’s performance with jazz...

August 10

NEJM STUDY RESULTS SHOW CHOLESTERAL-LOWERING DRUG AN EFFECTIVE THERAPY FOR REDUCING INCIDENCE OF SECOND STROKES
Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi, professor of neurology, among investigators publishing findings in New England Journal of Medicine. Treating first-time stroke patients with aggressive cholesterol...
Wayne State University offers instant admission
Detroit—Wayne State University will offer applicants on-site undergraduate admission decisions for the Fall 2006 term during sessions scheduled for Aug. 21 through Sept. 1. These On-Site Adm...

August 9

WSU Nurse-Managed Health Center Receives $1.2 Million Federal Grant; First On-Campus Clinic in 30 Years
DETROIT, August 2006 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Health Resources and Services Administration (HSRA), has awarded a $1.2 million grant to the Wayne State ...

August 4

WSU psychologist finds that communication is key to diffusing workplace bullying
Detroit, MI (August 3, 2006) – According to research by Wayne State University psychologist Loraleigh Keashly, “bullying” in the workplace can be substantially reduced by programs...

August 2

WDET wins five awards from Society of Professional Journalists
Detroit Public Radio Once Again Recognized For Excellence In Reporting DETROIT – August 2, 2006 – Detroit Public Radio was honored with five awards from the Metro Detroit Soci...

August 1

Wayne State Librarian invited to compete in X-Games
Gentleman, start your engines this Saturday and experience live coverage of Wayne State University Librarian and rally racer, Cindy Krolikowski competing as a co-driver in the X-Games in and around...
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