News Releases for October 2006
October 31
- Wayne State University pays homage to Detroit for the 40th consecutive year
- DETROIT, MI (October 31, 2006) – The Wayne State University Department of Music will proudly present the 40th Annual Salute Concert to Downtown Detroit at noon on Tuesday, November 21, 2006. ...
- Media Advisory : The Friends of the Freer House are hosting a lecture by Dr. Thomas Brunk
- WHAT: The Friends of the Freer House are hosting a lecture by Dr. Thomas Brunk entitled ‘Charles Lang Freer and the Arts and Crafts Movement in Detroit’. The lecture will include rare...
- J. David Riva to Speak at the Southfield Public Library
- Join J. David Riva on Saturday, November 4th from 4:00–5:30 PM, for a special program at the Southfield Public Library (26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076). Editor of A Woman at War...
- Wayne State Video Crew Creates Massive “Detroit Stories” Archive
- DVD’s of Your Family’s History—for the Record Wayne State Video Crew Creates Massive “Detroit Stories” Archive Detroit, Michigan, October 27 – Detr...
- WSU Engineering Names Marvin Danto For Socius Collegii Award
- Troy businessman and philanthropist Marvin Danto has been honored by the Wayne State College of Engineering with its prestigious socius collegii award, which recognizes a non-alum for his or her co...
- Law School announces Cohn Family Scholar Program
- Wayne State University Law School is pleased to announce the creation of the Cohn Family Endowed Scholar in Legal History. The Cohn Scholar was established by a distinguished Detroit judge, T...
- Law School announces Wise Memorial Symposium
- Wayne State University Law School is pleased to announce the creation of the Edward Wise Memorial Endowed Symposium. The Symposium, which will be an annual day-long event, will alternate between th...
October 30
- Wayne State Researchers Study Arsenic Toxicity in Water Supplies
- Detroit, Mich. Dr. Barry P. Rosen, professor and chairman of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Wayne State University’s School of Medicine, has made a fundamental discov...
October 27
- Wayne State University undergraduates showcase top research projects
- Wayne State University’s Office of Undergraduate Research will host the third annual Undergraduate Research Conference on Friday, Nov. 10, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the McGregor Memorial Co...
- WSU Engineering Names Seven New Hall of Famers
- Two Big Three auto company executives, an auto supplier, a building contractor, a glass manufacturing executive, a civil engineering firm CEO and the director of a petroleum refining acquisition c...
October 26
- Researchers Publish Results of Largest Genome-Wide Linkage Study of Prostate Cancer Among African American Men
- Wayne State University researchers participate in a collaborative effort that may open doors to improved diagnosis and treatment Researchers from 12 institutions across the country announced t...
- Generational Racism explored in Hambone by Javon Johnson
- Performance Dates and Times Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November ...
- TechTown Celebrates Grand Opening of First Retail Tenant—The Java Exchange Café
- (Detroit) October 26, 2006—TechTown, Detroit’s only research and technology park, will celebrate the Grand Opening of its first retail venture, The Java Exchange Café, with an ...
October 25
- Wayne State Board of Governors enlists DMC Board to find common ground on behalf of Detroit and the future of local urban health care
- Underscoring the “call for collaboration” expressed by Crain’s Detroit Business Publisher Mary Kramer in a recent editorial, Wayne State University’s (WSU’s) Board of...
October 24
- Acclaimed film critic Elvis Mitchell speaking at Wayne State University Nov. 8
- Elvis Mitchell The Center for Citizenship presents acclaimed film critic Elvis Mitche...
- Side Man Jazzes up the Hilberry Theatre Stage
- *Photo credit: Eric Vaughn Messing Left to right --- James Kuhl as Ziggy, Jeff Thomakos as Jonesy, Chris Co...
- WSU Mortuary Science Holds Annual Open House Oct. 26
- Wayne State University’s Mortuary Science Building is opening its doors to those interested in learning about careers as funeral directors, anatomic pathologists’ assistants, or forensi...
- Wayne State University sponsors adult, community and continuing education conference Nov. 2-3
- The Michigan Association for Adult and Continuing Education (MAACE) invites professionals working with adult learners to MAACE’s 52nd annual conference on Nov. 2-3, at the Soaring Eagle Casi...
October 23
- War on Terror Symposium on Nov. 16
- “Issues in the War on Terror: Investigations, the Media, and Article III Courts” will bring leading names in journalism, the U.S. government, the judiciary, and other fields to the Way...
- In A Lecture/Presentation, Two Independent Photojournalists Reveal the Efforts of “Unembedded” War Reporters and Realities of Iraq War
- “Unembedded: Independent Photojournalism in Iraq” Wednesday, November 29 at 6 p.m ...
October 19
- High school students participating in Wayne State’s Model UN Program, Oct. 21, will recommend solutions to Iraq conflict
- What actions should the United Nations be taking to resolve the situation in Iraq? Some 150 high school students from 17 high schools in Metro Detroit will gather at Wayne State University Saturda...
- WSU helps area engineering students accelerate their careers
- The Wayne State University College of Engineering Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering is rewarding area students interested in graduate engineering studies for applying to the w...
October 18
- Wayne State magazine honored by CASE V
- Wayne State magazine, an exclusive benefit for alumni association members, was honored for best redesign by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) district V. The ...
- Marlene Dietrich Book Launch Events!
- Wayne State University Press is excited to celebrate the publication of A Woman at War: Marlene Dietrich Rememered with two special events in November. The book probes beyond Dietrich&rsq...
- Douglas A. Fraser and Congressman John D. Dingell to receive Reuther Humanitarian Award from Wayne State University
- Fraser Douglas A. Fraser, president emeritus of the United Auto Workers and current...
- Stephanie Vizachero of Macomb Township wins free tuition for a year at Wayne State University
- Stephanie Vizachero of Macomb Township got more than she bargained for when she attended her first Wayne State University football game on Saturday, Oct. 14 – free tuition for a year. &...
- Wayne State University’s Board of Governors approve 2006-2011 Strategic Plan: President Reid charts ambitious course for university’s future
- Wayne State University’s Board of Governors today approved a comprehensive 2006-11 Strategic Plan reflecting an 18-month consultative process involving hundreds of people throughout the unive...
October 17
- Wayne State’s Merrill-Palmer Institute hosting 23rd annual Metro Detroit Teen Conference
- The Merrill-Palmer Institute at Wayne State University is hosting its 23rd annual Metropolitan Detroit Teen Conference on Thursday, Nov. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroo...
- Wayne State University partners with Wayne County Community College District on early admissions program for students
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October 16
- Adams Entrepreneur Fellowship to be Awarded by Wayne State University's School of Business Administration
- For the second year in a row, Wayne State University’s School of Business Administration has received a generous grant in support of the “Adams Fund Post-Degree Entrepreneurship Fellow...
- Humanities conference examines Immigration
- Wayne State University’s Humanities Center is pleased to announce its Fall Symposium on “Immigration: Interdisciplinary Perspectives.” The conference, free and open to the public...
- Wayne State University receives planning grant for the NIH Clinical Translational Science Award
- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a $225,750 grant to Wayne State University to support a strategic planning process for a clinical translational science award (CTSA). Clinical an...
October 13
- Wayne State University Board of Governors to meet
- The Wayne State University Board of Governors will hold its next regular meeting Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m., in Rooms B C at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center, 495 West Ferry Mall, in Detroit...
October 11
- Wayne State Choral Ensemble Opens 2006-7 Season With Two Featured Performances
- DETROIT, MI (October 10, 2006) – The Wayne State University Concert Chorale, directed by Norah Duncan IV, will be performing at St. Jude’s Church in Detroit at 7 p.m. on Friday, Octobe...
October 9
- Detroit Symphony Orchestra Musicians Perform Beethoven Sonatas at Wayne State
- DETROIT, MI (October 9, 2006) - Wayne State Faculty and Detroit Symphony Orchestra members Robert Conway and Robert deMaine will be performing the complete Beethoven Sonatas for piano and violonce...
- Largest Detroit Parade, Raffle for Free Year’s Tuition, Family Fun Zone Top Highlights of Wayne State’s Oct. 14 Homecoming Festivities
- Wayne State University’s 2006 Warrior Homecoming Parade will be the biggest in Detroit history. The expanded parade, starting at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 14, will feature more than 100 flo...
October 6
- Classical Guitarist and Recording Artist to Perform at Wayne State University
- YOUNG GUITARIST PROMISES TO DAZZLE DETROIT AUDIENCE DETROIT, MI (October 6, 2006) – The Wayne State University Department of Music will present guitar virtuoso Ana Vidovic in a free co...
October 5
- Economist, author Jeff Faux discusses globalization Oct. 16 at Wayne State University
- Faux Jeff Faux, founder and president of the Economic Policy Institute, will be speaki...
October 4
- Susanne Spiegel returns to Wayne State University Alumni Association
- DETROIT – Oct. 4, 2006 – Susanne Spiegel has been appointed Associate Executive Director of the Wayne State University Alumni Association. She most recently was assistant to Wayne State...
- 21st annual Ambulance Chase Oct. 11
- Wayne State University Law School is pleased to announce that the 21st annual Ambulance Chase Charity Run/Walk will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 beginning at 5 p.m. in front of the Law S...
October 2
- Study Abroad Fair
- Sponsored by The Office of Study Abroad and Global Programs The Office of Study Abroad and Global Programs will present over 30 study abroad opportunities this Tuesday October 3rd, 2006. The...
- The Debate Continues as the Bonstelle Theatre Presents Inherit the Wind
- The Bonstelle Theatre opens its 2006-2007 season with the popular classic Inherit the Wind, written by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. Performances begin on Friday, October 27, 2006 at 8 ...
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