Article Archive
February 28
The Board of Visitors of the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts (CFPCA) and Dean Sharon L. Vasquez invite you to CFPCA's annual signature event, the Ovation Awards.
Read the latest news from the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts (CFPCA) in its winter 2008 edition of Expressions .
Improve the quality of your health by becoming nicotine-free. If you are at least 18, you can get the help you need to stop smoking cigarettes by participating in a research study to test an investigational new treatment for smoking cessation.
February 26
The deadline for Donnelly Award nominations has been extended to Wednesday, March 5. The deadline has also been extended to submit nominations for certain Campus Life Leadership Awards.
This year’s crowning of Miss America is not only a great accomplishment for the winner, Kirsten Haglund of Farmington Hills, but it is proving to be an exciting ride for her proud father, Valdor Haglund, a faculty member at Wayne State.
The WSU School of Medicine will lay off staff and reduce services as it awaits resolution of a dispute over physician pay with the Detroit Medical Center, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Being overweight or obese can be just as bad for your career as it is for your health, according to a recent study done by Wayne State University researchers
Don't miss Jazz Night at the Music Hall Jazz Café, Wednesday, March 19. Three of Wayne State’s most talented jazz ensembles will perform beginning at 7:30 p.m. followed by an open jam session.
February 21
Steven Stack, professor, Department of Criminal Justice, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), will be honored with a 2008 Donal MacNamara Award for his article, "Crime Volume and Law and Order Culture."
Get an investment strategy, and learn the value of buying and maintaining quality investments at next month's CareerBoost workshop.
A DMC spokeswoman says a consultant will be used to help settle the DMC's dispute over WSU doctors' pay.
This breakfast meeting, which will likely draw engineers and business executives, is a follow-up session to continue the discussion from an event held in January.
February 18
In recognition of Black History Month, two health-care professionals from the Wayne State University Center for Urban and African American Health will present seminars on African-American health issues.
If you’ve always wanted a master’s degree, or realize you now need one, apply for admission at no charge at our Graduate School Open House from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at the Welcome Center.
February 14
Medicaid disputes the Detroit Medical Center's claims that WSU doctors are overpaid, and the mayor says he's ready to step in.
First-year student Isaac Elster, an 18-year-old Detroit resident, appeared in the Detroit Free Press . Elster expressed his concerns about city politics.
Learn what actions were taken during the Board of Governors' Jan. 30 meeting.
February 13
University Pharmacy opened its doors to the public Feb. 12 in the Towers Residential Suites. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and refreshments were part of the celebration.
In its efforts to assist residents who were displaced following last week's tragic fire, the Department of Theatre presented a special performance of Biloxi Blues on Feb. 9. Proceeds totaling more than $6,000 will benefit the 30 Wayne State students who lost their homes and possessions in the blaze.
GradeCheck Corporation, headquartered at TechTown, has signed a five-year contract with Five Star Basketball to be the exclusive academic counsel to Five Star student athletes at their annual summer camps.
The Women of Wayne Alumni Association offers research grants to faculty and staff. The purpose of these grants is to support faculty and academic staff members in pursuing research in their areas of academic expertise. The recipient(s) will be chosen by the Women of Wayne Research Grant Committee.
The Donnelly Award is the most prestigious award an undergraduate can receive at Wayne State.
February 12
The Detroit News reported the Detroit Medical Center's (DMC) plans to cut $10 million each year in payments to Wayne State’s School of Medicine doctors who treat Medicaid patients. The DMC says the doctors are getting that amount through a new state program and they shouldn't be double-paid for services.
Several media outlets reported that Wayne State has decided on what to do with student contingency fees. Two students commented to The Detroit News.
Fun, fashion and fostering the memory of a friend and colleague all were in the air Saturday, Feb. 2, as the College of Nursing Family, Community and Mental Health (FCMH) faculty staged their second annual fashion show in the social hall of the Prince of Peace Church in West Bloomfield.
Wayne State University has set up a relief fund for 30 students left homeless by a fire at the Forest Arms apartments. Dr. David Strauss, the Dean of Students, says the university has been helping the displaced students with housing, meals, counseling and academic issues.
February 4
In celebration of Black History Month, the Wayne State Library System and Art Collection are presenting a text and visual display highlighting The Legend of John Brown, a remarkable suite of 22 silkscreen prints created by renowned African-American artist Jacob Lawrence. The exhibit is on the second floor of the Undergraduate Library.
Three faculty members recently were honored for excellence and innovation in teaching at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (EACPHS). The college also honored a staff member for excellence in job performance.
