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News Releases for November 2009

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 pr...
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 ofstress-related and delayed mental health disorders in fir...

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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