News Releases for September 2007
September 28
- Wayne State University hosts Golden Jubilee Reunion
- Graduates will be inducted into the Alumni Golden Circle Wayne State University graduates from 1957 and earlier will be inducted into the Alumni Golden Circle during the alumni associati...
- Endowed Scholarship at Wayne State University Honors Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick
- Supporters and friends of U.S. Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick have established the Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick Endowed Scholarship at Wayne State University. The scholarship, created wi...
September 27
- Wayne State partners with Macomb Community College in offering early admission program
- WayneDirect eases transition from community college to university A new partnership agreement between Wayne State University and Macomb Community College will enable MCC students who plan t...
September 26
- Wayne State University brings Big Read to campus
- The Wayne State University Library System is rallying up the campus community to join in on the Big Read, a community-wide reading program that takes place now through the end of October and is des...
- Wayne State University President Irvin D. Reid announces resignation after 10 years
- Leadership sparks transformation of the campus and surrounding community Tenure marked by devotion to the university mission of teaching, research and service Wayne State University B...
- Wayne State University to discontinue men’s hockey program
- DETROIT – Wayne State University will discontinue sponsorship of the men’s hockey program at the end of the current academic year. The decision, approved by the WSU Board of Governors t...
- Professor at Wayne State University cracks code for genetic eye disease
- Dr. Jayne S. Weiss DETROIT— For over 18 years, Jayne S. Weiss, M.D., professo...
- Wayne State assistant professor receives $1.46 million grant for protecting brain health
- Dr. Scott Moffat DETROIT— Dr. Scott Moffat, assistant professor at Wayne Stat...
September 25
- Wayne State University hosts The Coming Pandemic: A Conference for Business and Health Professionals to explore implications of global avian influenza outbreak
- Threat continues to spur local companies, organizations to invest substantial resources into disaster preparedness Conference held as winter flu season kicks off As the annual flu s...
- Wayne State University Media Advisory - Drive Safely to Wayne Campaign
- WHAT: 4th Annual Drive Safely to Wayne State Campaign WHEN: Monday and Tuesday Oct. 1-2 Opening Ceremony with dignitaries, 1 p.m. on Oct. 1 WHERE: Wayne State Univers...
September 24
- Wayne State University biomedical engineer brings “Sports Science” to new Fox Sports Network series airing September 30
- September 24, 2007 -- Bioengineering may sound far from glamorous, yet Wayne State University researchers found themselves in the limelight when Hollywood producers from the Fox Sports Network soug...
September 21
- MEDIA ADVISORY - Wayne State University hosts “The Coming Pandemic: A Conference for Business and Health Professionals”
- MEDIA ADVISORY Wayne State University hosts “ The Coming Pandemic: A Conference for Business and Health Professionals” National and local exper...
- Tej Mattoo, M.D. to be Honored by The NephCure Foundation
- His Efforts to Cure the Kidney Conditions Nephrotic Syndrome and FSGS Give Hope to Patients and their Families ...
- Wayne State University and University of Windsor forge international partnership on public health research
- Detroit, Mich. – The presidents of the University of Windsor and Wayne State University recently came together with the mayor of Windsor, Mr. Eddie Francis, to discuss an international co...
- Wayne State University Board of Governors to meet Wednesday, Sept. 26
- The Wayne State University Board of Governors will hold its next regular meeting Wednesday, Sept. 26, in Room BC at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center, 495 West Ferry Mall, in Detroit. T...
September 20
- Michigan Economic Development Corporation CEO and Michigan Cabinet Member James C. Epolito discusses the state’s economy at E2detroit Symposium Oct. 2
- DETROIT, Mich. – September 20, 2007…..James C. Epolito, president and CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) leads the list of top business leaders at E2detroi...
September 19
- Everett’s innovative treatment connected to team owner Ralph Wilson’s philanthropic work
- DETROIT—Buffalo Bills Tight End Kevin Everett sustained a life threatening spine injury at the Bills’ home opener on Sunday, September 9. The severity of the injury was immediately app...
- Historic Groundbreaking Celebration for WSU School of Medicine
- President Irvin D. Reid (left) , lead donor Nick Labedz (center), and Dean Robert M...
September 18
- Wayne State University receives $407.8 million in engineering tools from Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education
- Comprehensive package of simulation and modeling tools is largest initial in-kind contribution ever to university Second largest initial in-kind contribution in the nation and largest to a pub...
September 17
- Demand for accounting grads remains strong 15 Firms Taking Part in First Accounting Job Fair at WSU School of Business Administration, Sept. 20
- Fifteen accounting firms, including the Big Four, will participate in the Wayne State University School of Business Administration’s “Meet the Accounting Firms” career fair on Thu...
- Wayne State University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will honor alumni and community leaders at the First Annual Collegian Awards on Sept. 25
- The Wayne State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) will honor three alumni: Marietta L. Baba, Eva Garza and Dr. Vahid Majidi, and community leaders A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap a...
September 14
- Wayne State professor recognized in top scientific journal for new approach in systems biology
- DETROIT—Dr. Sorin Draghici, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at Wayne State University, has another feather to add to his researcher’s cap. Last week, Draghici&...
- First Gentleman of the State of Michigan- Daniel Granholm Mulhern to speak at E2detroit
- DETROIT, Mich. – Sept. 13, 2007…..First Gentleman of the State of Michigan, successful author and speaker, Daniel Granholm Mulhern, has been added to the powerful list of key...
- Wayne State University and the Nederlander Company welcome noted Broadway producer David Stone to campus as 6th annual Apple Award recipient – October 3
- Detroit, MI — Noted Broadway producer David Stone, known for his work on the musicals Wicked and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee , is the recipient of the sixth annual Sarah Ap...
September 13
- MEDIA ADVISORY - Wayne State University to receive multi-million dollar in-kind contribution
- Second largest initial in-kind contribution in the nation and largest to a public university from PACE Contribution announcement from PACE consortium set for Tuesday, Sept. 18 WH...
- Wayne State University’s Office of International Students and Scholars hosting 37th Annual International Fair, Sept. 26
- The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) at Wayne State University is hosting its 37th Annual International Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Gullen Mall,...
September 12
- Wayne State University observing Hispanic Heritage Month with series of events
- Wayne State University and the Center for Chicano-Boricua Studies (CBS) are commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month, running from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, with a series of events ranging from films and ...
September 10
- University Research Corridor creates 68,803 Michigan jobs
- Urging lawmakers to “invest in what works for Michigan,” the University Research Corridor presidents today released an independent analysis showing the state’s three researc...
September 7
- Wayne State University to offer weather studies course online
- Hurricanes, floods, tornados, and earthquakes have been grabbing a large share of news headlines in recent weeks. To get a better understanding of what causes these and other weather phenomena, st...
- Wayne State University welcomes new faculty during three-day orientation
- Wayne State University officials extended a warm welcome last month to 48 new faculty participating in a three-day orientation program designed to acquaint them with Detroit and the university. ...
September 6
- Students compete in E2adventure: Detroit’s “Apprentice” at the E2detroit symposium
- DETROIT, Mich. -- September 4, 2007--E2detroit has created Detroit’s own “Apprentice” competition for Wayne State University students, E2adventure. E2adventure will be held during...
- “Four Rules to Understanding Foreign Policy”
- The Detroit Council for World Affairs (DCWA) will host Edward Peck, former Ambassador to Iraq, on Sept. 11, 2007 at 6:30 pm at Wayne State University’s Welcome Center, located at 42 West War...
September 4
- MEDIA ADVISORY - U.S. Senator Carl Levin featured speaker at Wayne State University’s Stanley “Hank” Marx Lecture Series, Sept. 10
- WHAT: The Stanley “Hank” Marx Lecture Series In Dispute Resolution – Featured speaker U.S. Senator Carl Levin WHEN: Monday, Sept. 10, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Welcom...
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