Article Archive
December 20
Former Wayne State University Director of Athletics Chalmer Hixson passed away on Sunday. He was inducted into the WSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1983.
The Detroit Montessori School, located inside the Cathedral Church of St. Paul on Woodward and Warren avenues, is now enrolling children, age 30 months to 5 years, for the winter semester.
December 18
Dr. Bruce Deschere, past president of the Wayne State University School of Medicine Alumni Board, is treating members of the U.S. armed forces and civilians in Afghanistan.
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, affiliated with Wayne State University, is the most preferred hospital for cancer care in southeast Michigan. That's according to the 2007 Cancer Treatment Preference Profile Survey conducted by the National Research Corporation.
Jorge Cham, creator of the cartoon focused on PhD student life, Piled Higher and Deeper (PHD), will be at Wayne State on Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Bernath Auditorium. His presentation, "The Power of Procrastination," will be followed by a book-signing. Admission is free.
A company that distributes automotive parts and accessories has named President Irvin D. Reid as a board member.
A local newspaper quoted a Wayne State professor on the state of the city of Detroit.
December 13
Wayne State University students could soon have a new Master of Science in Radiologist Assistant program as the Detroit school teams up with Henry Ford Hospital. Several newspapers reported the story.
December 11
Learn what's happening at the School of Social Work including the stories behind these headlines: Social Work's accreditation reaffirmed Shawna Lee joins faculty Ellen Pence delivers memorial lecture Cheryl E. Waites becomes associate dean
The Medical Alumni Association has reserved tickets to several Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons games for alumni and friends.
A Detroit Free Press story about the new Studio One Apartments in Midtown mentions that they are part of the university’s South University Village development and that WSU is a partner in the apartment building.
For three days (Dec. 5 - 7), faculty, staff and students brought in donations for the Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS). According to the Office of Government and Community Affairs, more than 4,000 items were collected ranging from children's toys and clothing to toiletries, food and blankets.
Scrumptious food, sparkling beverages and homegrown performers marked the President’s Employee Snow Ball, which was held at the Student Center on Dec. 7.
December 10
Save your pocket change. Soon you'll need an extra quarter to leave your vehicle in Wayne State's parking lots and structures.
Central Michigan University hopes to compete with other Michigan medical schools. Wayne State's School of Medicine is mentioned in this newspaper article.
Touting itself as the "cultural gateway to Wayne State University," the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts (CFPCA) is featured in a YouTube video.
Beth Golden, RN, has joined the School of Medicine as director of Clinical Trials. Golden comes to Wayne State from the Karmanos Cancer Institute where she served as director of Clinical Trials for four years.
The Office of the Vice President for Research, in conjunction with the Office of the Provost and the Graduate School, are hosting seminars for tenure-track faculty, post-docs and new departmental chairs.
December 6
Do you know of an individual who has made the university a safer place or department that has successfully developed a plan or procedure to minimize loss?
Dr. Leonard Lipovich joins the faculty team this month as assistant professor of molecular medicine and genetics and assistant professor of neurology at the School of Medicine.
A feature story focuses on WSU men’s hockey coach Bill Wilkinson and the discontinuance of the Warriors' program after this season due to budget considerations.
December 4
Gifts of food, clothes and toiletries will be collected Wednesday, Dec. 5, through Friday, Dec. 7, for the Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS). The critical-needs drive is the kick-off event for Wayne Cares, a collaborative effort of the Office of Government and Community Affairs and the Office of the President.
'Tis the season to complete your time sheet, and get it in before it's too late. By 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12, your time sheet for the pay period ending Dec. 16 must be submitted.
Ann Slawnik, director of WSU’s Detroit Orientation Institute, was interviewed by WDET 101.9 FM and Channel 4 news (WDIV) regarding the “Movin’ The D Forward” panel discussion held Dec. 4 at the Law School’s Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium.
The owner of a TechTown coffee shop discusses its one-year anniversary.
