News Releases for November 2009
November 19
- Wayne Law Congratulates 2L Student on Writing Award
- DETROIT (Nov. 19, 2009) - Wayne State University Law School second-year student Deborah Fisch recently earned second place in the State Bar of Michigan Health Care Law Section's annual L...
November 18
- Wayne Law Ranks in Top 40 Law Schools Nationwide in 2010 Super Lawyers Listing
- DETROIT (Nov. 18, 2009) - Wayne State University Law School was ranked as a top 40 law school in the 2010 Super Lawyers listing published Nov. 17, 2009. The list, which ranks law schools b...
November 17
- Robert L. Thomas agrees to contract extension as dean of liberal arts and sciences at Wayne State University
- Robert L. Thomas , dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wayne State University since 2001, has agreed to a two-year contract extension through August 2012. The announcement was m...
- 24th Annual Ambulance Chase Raises Funds for Cass Community Social Services
- DETROIT (Nov. 17, 2009) - The Wayne State University Law School Student Board of Governors (SBG) raised more than $4,200 for Cass Community Social Services (CCSS) thanks to the 24th annual Ambu...
November 13
- WSU researcher investigates potential role of a dietary agent in preventing the progression of pancreatic cancer
- DETROIT- A Wayne State researcher is investigating the potential of a dietary agent in inhibiting the growth and spread of pancreatic cancer - one of the most deadly cancer types in the world. Fa...
November 12
- OT conference brings My Stroke of Insight author to 65th celebration
- DETROIT, MI -- A New York Times best-selling author is part of the Wayne State University occupational therapy program's 65th anniversary celebration, Dec. 5. Jill Bolte Taylor , Ph...
- Lecture on Immigration Reform at Wayne Law, Nov. 18
- DETROIT (Nov. 12, 2009 ) - Wayne State University Law School's Program for International Legal Studies is pleased to present a brown bag lunch discussion on " Comprehensive Immigration...
November 11
- Sixth Annual Wayne State University Undergraduate Research Conference on November 13 Brings Student Work to Life
- Student research from the humanities, the natural and social sciences, economics and the fine and performing arts will converge this Friday, November 13 at Wayne State University during the Sixth...
- Wayne State University and community partners lead charge to extend broadband wireless in Midtown and low-income areas
- DETROIT - As part of the Community Telecommunications Network (CTN), Wayne State University is providing the technical, strategic and systems support to provide Internet access for residents...
November 10
- Graduate certificate program in communication and new media to be offered beginning in January at Wayne State University
- In response to a growing demand for understanding Internet and mobile communication technologies, a 12-credit graduate certificate program in communication and new media will be offered by Wayne S...
- Wayne State University seeking participants for first-ever combined imaging and genetics study in childhood OCD
- DETROIT- Wayne State University is conducting a research study that will examine the brain chemistry and genetics of both children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and without OCD. The stu...
November 9
- Wayne State University: A leader in environmental research Key programs and research underway
- Featured below are highlights about the latest in research areas such as alternative energy, climate change and environmental health. Contact Wayne State University's public relations office at...
November 6
- Educating special needs children is focus of free lecture and book signing sponsored by the Developmental Disabilities Institute
- Jennifer Greening , a local author, educator and parent of a child with disabilities, will give a free public lecture at 7 p.m. Dec. 3, in the Purdy-Kresge Library at Wayne State University. Th...
- Opportunities provided to help Detroit and its surrounding communities during Volunteer Fair at Wayne State University on Nov. 12
- The general public is invited to attend a Volunteer Fair at Wayne State University on Thursday, Nov. 12 for the opportunity to volunteer at some of Metro Detroit's premier volunteer organ...
- Saturday Art Therapy Workshop for children and adults beginning Jan. 23 at Wayne State University
- WHAT: Winter 2010 Saturday Art Therapy Workshop. Open to those who: • Enjoy making art • Want to socialize with others making art • Seek to discover something new about themselve...
- Dating violence and sexual assault prevention topic of Nov. 13 discussion at Wayne State University
- Dr. Arlene Weisz , Wayne State University, will share information from her newly published book, Programs to Reduce Teen Dating Violence: Perspective on What Works , which examines programs nat...
- Wayne State University researcher: A leader in stress-related and delayed mental health disorders in first responders and military personnel
- TIP SHEET Detroit - The following highlights information about Bengt Arnetz, MD, PhD, MPH, MScEpi , a leading expert in the area of stress-related and delayed mental health disorders in fi...
November 5
- Wayne State to host free science and engineering career exploration event for high school and college students
- DETROIT- Today's world of highly skilled workers trained in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEMs) is faltering, particularly among underrepresented populations. It is thes...
- WSU E2 Challenge winner plans launch of his business in the alternative energy field
- DETROIT- Six months ago, WSU mathematics graduate student and Ann Arbor, Mich., resident David Collins had a great business idea, but little knowledge of how to make it a reality. ...
November 4
- Wayne State professor elected president of classical scholars national organization
- Planning a meeting for 500 of your colleagues from the U.S. and Canada sounds like a prestigious assignment. Pick the hotel! Plan the menu! Select the conference souvenirs! Choose the speakers! It...
- Community Investments Aim to Spur New Economic Foundation for Detroit
- (DETROIT) Nov. 4, 2009 - In an effort to help create new economies in Detroit, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced more than $5 million in grants to strengthen the cit...
- Are Twitter and Facebook the new arsenals of democracy? Wayne State University kicks off national "eCitizenship" conference
- Barack Obama's presidential campaign demonstrated the power of social media as a vehicle for grassroots advocacy, particularly among college students who voted in record numbers. This raises a...
November 3
- Nov. 12 Citizen Media Lecture to focus on journalism's future and new technologies
- Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Huffington Post technology and innovations editor José Antonio Vargas will examine the state of professional journalism in The Brave New World of J...
- 43rd Annual Salute Concert to Downtown Detroit: Wayne State Symphonic Chorus and Orchestra to Perform Requiem by Maurice Duruflé
- On Thursday, November 19, 2009, at noon, the WSU Symphonic Chorus and Orchestra will perform the 43rd Annual Salute to Downtown Detroit at St. John's Episcopal Church in Detroit. The concert...
November 2
- Wayne State University researcher discovers dynamic nature of gene editing enzyme
- DETROIT- The heart of one of nature's gene editing enzymes has at least three different forms, according to a paper just published by a Wayne State researcher. The discovery is essential for...
- Lecture on Gitmo at Wayne Law, Nov. 11
- DETROIT (Nov. 2) --The Wayne State University Law School's Program for International Legal Studies presents a lecture, " After Gitmo: Obama Grapples with Preventive Detention ," by...
- Wayne State University: A leader in medical research
- Featured below are highlights about the latest in medical research and breakthrough s by the university and its researchers. Contact Wayne State University's public relations office at (313)...
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