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)...