Article Archive
October 30
Your generosity is needed to help those who are less fortunate. The Combined Charitable Campaign is now under way.
Come to Java Exchange at TechTown, Thursday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m.--2:30 p.m., and celebrate Java Exchange's one-year anniversary with a cup of joe and financial tips.
The Shiffman Medical Library provides workshops on health sciences information for the Wayne State community.
A newspaper reports how people are using grants to switch careers to teaching.
Attend a behind-the-scenes, guided tour of The Parade Company Studio with The Women of Wayne Alumni Association.
Did you know that you can post a free ad for 30 days in Life@Wayne ? This year, your Wayne State colleagues have offered everything from cars and homes to roller blades, computer hardware and a guitar.
October 29
Wayne State University introduces two significant technologies designed to eliminate redundant work, reduce errors and significantly reduce the approval and processing time for personnel transactions.
TechTown is searching for funding to complete renovations and house new tenants.
An estimated 60,000 people would keep their Medicaid eligibility under a tentative deal to solve one of the issues facing negotiators in finalizing Michigan's budget before Nov. 1.
Bring your questions. The architect and contractor for the new Engineering Development Center, College of Engineering, invite all faculty and staff to attend a series of three presentations about the project.
October 25
School of Medicine Dean Robert Mentzer has named Theodore B. Jones, MD, as interim chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Total Compensation and Wellness has partnered with the Visiting Nurses Association to immunize faculty and staff against influenza. The 2007 Flu Shot Clinics are scheduled for several dates in November.
Wayne State professor, David Moran, Law School, explains to a local newspaper why a man who was accused in a shooting spree at Detroit's fireworks gets no recourse.
October 24
Faculty, staff and students are invited to enjoy music performed by the Department of Music, College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts.
Wayne State is mentioned in an article about a shortage of doctors.
In the first edition of Raising the Bar , the Law School gives updates on the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights and the school's $30 million campaign.
A new grant will help Wayne State preserve local art.
October 23
The morning before the 2007 Homecoming game and parade was sunny and unseasonably warm. Shades of green and gold marked the day, and the stands were filled to capacity during the football game.
Open enrollment for medical, dental and flexible spending accounts is going on now through Thursday, Nov. 9.
CNN reports that a big civic campaign has prompted people to "finally" move back to downtown Detroit.
The Wayne State Board of Governors will hold two open forums for members of the campus community to offer their thoughts about what qualities and qualifications the board should consider as it seeks a new president for the university.
October 17
Individual faculty and research teams led by full-time faculty are invited to submit letters of intent for funding proposals to the university’s Research Enhancement Program.
Students and faculty at Wayne State University and the University of Michigan are going to use a $6.2 million National Science Foundation grant to try to tame the Internet.
When asked whether state lawmakers should cut their salaries to help balance the budget, Life@Wayne readers respond, "yes."
Support the Warriors, and get a musical blast from the past with Spirit of 76 at the Oct. 27 football game.
Dr. Roberto Romero, chief of the Perinatology Research Branch of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development/National Institutes of Health, has been elected to the Institute of Medicine
October 16
The 2007 Academy of Scholars Annual Senior Lecture Series features Dr. David J.P. Barker speaking about chronic disease. Barker's talk, "Chronic Disease Begins in the Womb,” will be held from 3 to 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 25, in Scott Hall at the School of Medicine.
You’ve heard his name, and you’ve seen the Heidelberg Project in its neighborhood or on television as the project made news headlines. On Oct. 24, artist Tyree Guyton will be featured during the Wayne State University Alumni Association’s Arthur L. Johnson Urban Perspectives Lecture Series.
Crain’s Detroit Business selected Ahmad Ezzeddine, Wayne State University associate vice president, educational outreach, and head of the School of Business Administration’s Professional Development Division, for its 2007 “40 Under 40” list.
Already popular in trendy Royal Oak and beautiful Rochester, Sole Sisters, a store known for fun footwear, brings a stylish shoe boutique to Midtown.
“When Irvin Reid steps down as the ninth president of Wayne State University next spring, the Detroit Jewish community will lose a friend . . ."
October 11
Warren and Cass avenues is one of the most attractive intersections at Wayne State University. At that crossing is arguably the best view of the frequently photographed, historic Old Main and the entrance to our modernly designed campus bookstore, which neighbors the highly visible and inviting Welcome Center.
Health care professionals and students are invited to submit abstracts concerning the treatment and prevention of health disparities for presentation consideration at the President’s Biennial Conference on Health Disparities to be held Thursday, Nov. 15.
The Office of International Students and Scholars invites you to celebrate International Education Week, Nov. 12-16, by hosting a program, session or event.
October 10
Learn how to live green and help build a sustainable future at FOCIS, a free conference at the Community Arts Auditorium.
Nationally, charitable contributions to colleges and universities continued to climb last year, reaching a record $28 billion, according to the Detroit Free Press .
In addition to teaching geology at Wayne State and consulting for an environmental firm in Detroit, Charles Barker has a passion for writing and illustrating children’s books that explain the natural history of the Great Lakes region.
Elizabeth Faue, a professor specializing in the areas of labor and gender history, has been named the new associate dean of the Graduate School.
Do you have a Wayne State license plate? The WSU Alumni Association wants to see it.
October 9
According to Modeldmedia.com, The Great Lake IT Report's Fall Tech Tour traversed the state, then finished up at Wayne State University.
The Wayne State University football team scored the fifth most points in school history in a 56-21 triumph over visiting Gannon (0-6 overall, 0-5) before the sixth largest crowd in stadium history (4,823) Saturday at WSU Stadium/Adams Field.
Green and gold streams of paper garland, collages and creative photography were all used in this year's contest. View pictures of offices that participated in the Homecoming Office Decorating Competition.
By any measure, the recently held 2007 LifeLine Awards, the signature fund-raising event of the WSU College of Nursing, stands as the most successful in the gala’s seven-year history.
October 4
The University Activities Committee (UAC) sponsors athletic games and other events for faculty, staff and alumni each year. Participation is optional; you can play in the games or be a spectator. Either way, the excitement of the Green and Gold games is contagious. Also, the games are a good way to roll up your sleeves, exercise and have fun with colleagues and friends.
October 3
If you somehow missed these exciting events, you won't want to miss viewing the photos in the Image Gallery.
The presidents of Wayne State University and the University of Windsor recently formed the North American Public Health Institute (NAPHI), a partnership project created to address public health issues.
October 2
During the conference The Coming Pandemic, seasonal flu shots will be offered for $15 by Mary White of the Nursing Practice Corporation and director of the Campus Health Center.
Rob Kohrman, director of the budget at Wayne State University, comments on how the state budget affects tuition.
Whether you're new to investing, need a refresher course or are transitioning into retirement, TIAA-CREF offers financial education seminars that you can view online.
The Law School is strengthening its leadership by naming Mary L. Hollens, former director of development for the College of Nursing, as the new senior director of development and alumni relations.
Faculty members Robert Conway, piano, and Marian Tanau, violin, perform a concert as part of the American Romanian Music Festival.
October 1
Diane Dunaskiss, a member of Wayne State University’s Board of Governors, discussed the university’s presidential search.
The summer of 2007 found Cranbrook Institute of Science Research Scientist and adjunct Wayne State University Geology Instructor John Zawiskie ‘on the reefs’ located in the Great Lakes beneath Thunder Bay Island in Lake Huron.
Find out about the Confucius Institute Cafe on Thursday, Oct. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. on the 11th floor of 5057 Woodward Ave.
