Wayne State University Public Relations News Releases http://media.wayne.edu/releases.php Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:10:01 -0500 PHPSimpl http://media.wayne.edu/global/header/wayne_state_university.gif http://wayne.edu/ Feed provided by wayne.edu. Click to visit. http://media.wayne.edu/2009/11/19/wayne-law-congratulates-2l-student-on-writing 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 Law Student Writing Contest.  Deborah FischThe Law Student Writing Contest is open to all second- and third-year Michigan law students. Papers are judged by Bar of Michigan council members on quality of the legal analysis, innovative approach to the topic, style, grammar and appearance. The first place re Wayne State University Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://media.wayne.edu/2009/11/18/wayne-law-ranks-in-top-40-law 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 based on the number of graduates selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers magazine, placed Wayne Law 37th out of 180 law schools nationwide.According to Bill White, publisher of Super Lawyers and Law & Politics magazines, the ranking serves as an indicator of the quality of alumni law schools produce."Mo Wayne State University Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://media.wayne.edu/2009/11/17/robert-l-thomas-agrees-to-contract-extension 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 made by Wayne State President Jay Noren.Robert L. Thomas Thomas, who came to WSU in 1964 as a member of the physics department faculty, was named assistant department chairman in 1981, interim dean of the College of Science in 2000 and dean in 2001. He founded Wayne State's Institute for Manufacturing Re Wayne State University Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://media.wayne.edu/2009/11/17/24th-annual-ambulance-chase-raises-funds-for 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 Ambulance Chase Charity Run/Walk on Sept. 30, 2009. More than 150 students, alumni and community members joined Wayne Law Dean Robert M. Ackerman, Associate Dean John A. Rothchild and a number of faculty members in the 2.2 mile race that pokes fun at the stereotype of the "ambulance-chasing lawyer."T Wayne State University Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://media.wayne.edu/2009/11/13/wsu-researcher-investigates-potential-role-of-a 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. Fazlul H. Sarkar, Ph.D., professor of pathology in the Karmanos Cancer Center at Wayne State University's School of Medicine and resident of Plymouth Township, Mich., received more than $300,000 from the National Institutes of Health through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that was s Wayne State University Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://media.wayne.edu/2009/11/12/ot-conference-brings-my-stroke-of-insight 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, PhD, author of My Stroke of Insight, is the keynote speaker for the full-day OT conference.Conference participants can attend two breakout sessions from among four topics: fieldwork updates; evidenced-based interventions for hemiplegia; household moves in late life - a gerontology study; and the driving simulator res Wayne State University Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://media.wayne.edu/2009/11/12/lecture-on-immigration-reform-at-wayne-law 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 Reform: The Situation of Undocumented Migrants in the United States and a Path to Legal Status," by Professor Rachel Settlage. The talk will take place on Nov. 18, 2009, at 12:15 p.m. in Room 2258 of the Law School, located at 471 West Palmer Street, Detroit.Professor Settlage directs the new Wayne La Wayne State University Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://media.wayne.edu/2009/11/11/sixth-annual-wayne-state-university-undergraduate-research 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 Annual Undergraduate Research Conference (URC). It takes place at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center on Wayne State's campus with panel presentations beginning at 9:00am and poster presentations at noon.This year, 120 undergraduates present their research and creative work in group panels or in Wayne State University Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://media.wayne.edu/2009/11/11/wayne-state-university-and-community-partners-lead 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 in two low-income Detroit neighborhoods. The initiative is supported by one of several Knight Foundation creative sector grants totaling more than $5 million; these grants are intended to transform the city's economy by creating jobs and extending digital access to community centers and underserved citiz Wayne State University Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://media.wayne.edu/2009/11/10/graduate-certificate-program-in-communication-and-new 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 State University's Department of Communication beginning January 2010. Students will have the opportunity to examine and experience new media across multiple formats, and will be able to complete all of their coursework online."New media culture represents a fundamental shift in human interactio Wayne State University Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://media.wayne.edu/2009/11/10/wayne-state-university-seeking-participants-for-firstever 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 study also will include parents of the children participants. This research study is funded by a $2.7 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health at the National Institutes of Health, and is the first combined imaging and genetics research study on OCD in children. The study is enr Wayne State University Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://media.wayne.edu/2009/11/09/wayne-state-university-a-leader-in-environmental 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 (313) 577-2150 for more information. * Clean-burning gas Improving the crude oil refining process could result in cleaner burning gasoline and increased use of North American crude oil. Wayne State researchers are testing the potential of metal phosphides as catalysts - substances that initiate Wayne State University Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://media.wayne.edu/2009/11/06/educating-special-needs-children-is-focus-of 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. The event is part of the Developmental Disabilities Institute's Author Series.   Jennifer Greening Greening will share her experiences as a parent while her daughter was enrolled in the general education system. Greening also will discuss her new book Opening Doors, Opening Lives: Creating Awareness Wayne State University Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://media.wayne.edu/2009/11/06/opportunities-provided-to-help-detroit-and-its 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 organizations. Volunteer positions, which are available due to Metro Detroit's current economic conditions, will assist participants in obtaining career skills and networking opportunities while they serve the community. The growing list of available volunteer organizations includes: • APM (AIDS PARTNER Wayne State University Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://media.wayne.edu/2009/11/06/saturday-art-therapy-workshop-for-children-and 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 themselves• Want to explore their own creativity• Desire to learn ways to relax and manage stress WHEN:• Registrations now being accepted. • Workshop begins Saturday, Jan. 23 and runs through 10 consecutive Saturday sessions, 10-11:30 a.m.WHERE:Wayne State University's Community Arts Building, A Wayne State University Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500