News Releases for September 2008
September 29
- Wayne Law Professor, Alumnus Publish Third Edition of Book
- DETROIT (Sept. 29, 2008) - Wayne State University Law School Professor of Law Katherine E. White and Wayne Law alumnus Eric M. Dobrusin, '88, recently published the third edition of "In...
- Wayne State's Indian Students Association host "Be the Change 2008" national service project
- Students of Wayne State University's Indian Students Association (ISA) are taking to heart Gandhi's famous quote, "be the change you wish to see in the world." The g...
- WSU researcher investigates potential link between beetle outbreak in Yellowstone and climate change
- DETROIT- Scientists may soon be closer to understanding the intricate connection between a large scale insect outbreak in Yellowstone National Park and global climate change, thanks to the work o...
- The Hilberry is Going Green!
- Join the Hilberry Click Today! The Hilberry Theatre Company is changing the way it sees the color green. In support of Wayne State University's campus-wide initiative to protect ...
September 25
- WSU Mortuary Science Holds Traditional Open House Oct. 23
- No ghosts! No goblins! No screaming banshees! Only dedicated, studious spirits in Wayne State University's (WSU) Mortuary Science building will welcome the public for the traditional Hallow...
September 23
- Wayne State Launches Jewish Studies Minor: University meets increased demand for understanding of Jewish culture
- Wayne State University will today launch an academic minor in Jewish Studies at a community reception at 6 p.m. at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center on Wayne State's Campus. The event...
September 22
- The Institute for Information Technology and Culture (IITC) at Wayne State University is hosting a free four part speaker series.
- DETROIT, MI Sept. 22, 2008-- The Institute for Information Technology and Culture (IITC) at WSU is hosting a speaker series consisting of four presenters speaking on innovations that result from...
- Tenor Madness featuring Jerry Bergonzi at Wayne State
- On Thursday, October 23, and Friday, October 24, the Department of Music at Wayne State will host Tenor Madness , two days of workshops, saxophones and performances in the Old Main building...
- Department of Study Abroad and Global Programs to Host Annual 2008 Study Abroad Fair
- A great opportunity to speak with professors and past participants from all Study Abroad Programs on October 2, 2008 Detroit, MI (October 2, 2008) - Wayne State University's Department...
- Wayne State University Board of Governors to meet Wednesday, Sept. 24
- The Wayne State University Board of Governors will hold its next regular meeting Wednesday, Sept. 24, in Room BC at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center, 495 West Ferry Mall, in Detroit. The Boa...
- Educator, author, rights activist Jonathan Kozol to speak at Wayne State University Friday, Sept. 26
- An authority on the harmful effects of poverty on urban education Controversial and outspoken educator Jonathan Kozol will speak at Wayne State University's Community Arts Auditorium...
September 19
- Wayne Law to Present ‘The Middle East and the Next President: What Direction for U.S. Foreign Policy?' on Sept. 24
- "The Middle East and the Next President: What Direction for U.S. Foreign Policy?" featuring Daniel Benjamin , Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution in Washington, ...
- Wayne Law Professor Benson Honored for Teaching Excellence
- DETROIT (Sept. 19, 2008) -Wayne State University Law School Assistant Professor Jocelyn Friedrichs Benson has been honored by the School with the Donald H. Gordon Award for Excellence in Teachi...
- MEDIA ADVISORY - Wayne State University Office of International Students and Scholars presents the 38th Annual International Fair
- WHAT: 38th Annual International Fair presented by the Office of International Students and Scholars for the international students and scholars and the community. The event is free and ope...
- An authority on the harmful effects of poverty on urban education
- Educator, author, rights activist Jonathan Kozol to speak at Wayne State University Friday, Sept. 26 Controversial and outspoken educator Jonathan Kozol will speak at Wayne State Univers...
September 17
- Michigan's URC fuels new industries, creates 69,285 jobs
- Toyota Motor Corp. is investing $100 million in a new R&D complex in the heart of Michigan's University Research Corridor as URC scientists develop bio-fuels from plant waste, next gene...
- The Honorable Dennis Archer Leads "Conversation on Diversity"
- The Honorable Dennis W. Archer leads a "Conversation on Diversity" Oct. 3 at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (EACPHS), Wayne State University (WSU). ...
- MEDIA ADVISORY: Wayne State University and the Urban Land Institute present The New Economy: The university as a catalyst for urban development
- WHAT: A conference for developers, planners, architects, scholars and government officials on university partnerships that spur growth and create thriving neighborhoods. Tour Wayne State's c...
- URC commercializing green technology, a sampling
- Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, and Wayne State University work with their faculty and students to help them obtain patents and license new technology through technology ...
September 16
- The Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies would like to remind you of three upcoming events
- 1 - Professor Sara R. Horowitz of York University will give a presentation entitled "Sarah Kofman and the Ambiguity of Mothers." Sarah Kofman, a Professor of Philosophy at the Sor...
- Embryonic Stem Cell Research Can Bring Hope to 770,000 Michigan Patients, Cut Healthcare Costs
- Study: Economic impact of research that can open doors to cures, new therapies and treatment of diseases, injuries affects hundreds of thousands of Michigan citizens LANSING - Cures and tr...
September 12
- Bonnie F. Sloane, Ph.D., has been elected president of the Association of Medical School Pharmacology Chairs
- She is the association's first woman president. Dr. Sloane , Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Wayne State University School of Medicine's Department of Pharmacology, and Dist...
- Media Advisory - Study to be released by Michigan Prospect on the Economic Benefits of Embryonic Stem Cell Research
- A new independent study commissioned by Michigan Prospect, a nonprofit institute working to develop sound public policy in Michigan, will be released on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008. This report discus...
- Quarter million dollar gift by local Wayne State alums fuel university's "urban mission" for future global engineering leaders
- (Left to right) Recently Wayne State University College of Engineering Dean Ralph Kummler of Commerce Township, WSU President Jay Noren of Detroit and Lakeshore Engineering Service...
September 10
- Wayne Law Professors Play Active Role in Area Legal Issues
- DETROIT (Sept. 10, 2008) - As the dust begins to settle on the city of Detroit after Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's resignation, word of the professionalism, expertise and civic-mindedness of Wayne S...
September 9
- Wayne State University and the Screen Actors Guild partner to help student actors land film and TV jobs in Michigan
- SAG presents "An Actor's Survival Guide to Working in Film and TV" at WSU's Hilberry Theatre, September 20 An Actor's Survival Guide to Working in Film and TV 1:3...
- Wayne Law to Host 16th Annual Bernard Gottfried Memorial Labor Law Symposium, Oct. 16
- DETROIT (Sept. 8, 2008) - Wayne State University Law School students, alumni and guests interested in gaining additional insight into labor law are invited to attend the 16th annual Bernard Gottfri...
- Drive Safely to Wayne State campaign, Sept. 22-23
- At any given time during daylight hours, more than 974,000 people are talking on a cell phone while driving. More than 32,000 drivers are dialing a cell phone, sending a text message, or manipula...
September 5
- NY Times' Thomas Friedman part of focus on new green revolution
- DATE: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008. EVENT: Three-time Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman will be in Michigan to outline an emergi...
- Jenifer Blacklock Receives Fulbright Award
- Jenifer Blacklock of Wayne State University has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student scholarship to Germany in Physical Sciences, the United States Department of State and the J. William Fulbr...
September 4
- Wayne State University hosting 2008 Fall Symposium on "Global Peace and Conflict Studies" on Nov. 21
- John Vasquez Rey Chow Wayne State University's Humanities Center, in collaboration with the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, is hosting its 2008 Fall Sympos...
- Heartbreaking Beauty on the Hilberry Stage
- Caroline Price as Eurydice, Aaron Kirby as Orpheus. On Friday, October 3, 2008 at 8:00 p.m., the Hilberry Theatre will present the Detroit premiere of Eurydice by Sarah R...
September 3
- Wayne State University's Department of Music and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra present the Power of Dreams String Music Project
- Wayne State's Department of Music and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra are pleased to present the Power of Dreams Strings Project , providing low-cost weekly lessons in violin, viola, cello or...
- 23rd Annual Ambulance Chase to Raise Funds for Cass Community Social Services
- DETROIT (Sept. 3, 2008) - Wayne State University Law School alumni, students and friends are invited to assist a local non-profit in its effort to enhance the local community as the Wayne State ...
- Wayne State researcher investigates new ideas on the forming of gold and how to find it
- DETROIT- It's been avidly studied by geologists for centuries, but one Wayne State University researcher is proving there is still much to learn about the formation and discovery of gold. ...
- Controversial educator, author Jonathan Kozol to speak at Wayne State University Friday, Sept. 26
- An authority on adverse effects of poverty on urban education Educator, author and social justice activist Jonathan Kozol will speak at Wayne State University's Community Arts Auditoriu...
September 2
- Long-time Wayne Law Library Director Georgia Clark Co-Founder of LLMC
- DETROIT (Sept. 2, 2008) - Upon meeting Wayne State University Law School long-time Law Library Director Georgia Clark one immediately gets a sense of her passion for and dedication to providing s...
- Will Power to empower theatre artists at Wayne State
- Will Power Dates of WSU Residency: September 8 - 13 Schedule of Community Events: Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. Community Forum at the Hilberry Theatre Friday, Sept. 12 ...
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