Article Archive
September 28
A former Wayne State student stars on a successful Showtime cable network program.
September 24
The local NBC news affiliate was one of several media outlets that reported on Wayne State's new online course that helps prepare the university community for emergency situations such as an active shooter on campus.
September 23
Join the Women of Wayne Alumni Association for lunch and a discussion with alumnae Kimberly Trent, director of Gov. Jennifer Granholm's Southeast Michigan Office.
September 21
Panelists at a Wayne State town hall meeting agreed that the United States has the best health care in the world, but some pointed out that a large percentage of the population does not have access to that system. The forum was covered by journalists in Michigan and Ohio.
September 17
Wayne State University head swimming coach Sean Peters was recognized by the American Swimming Coaches Association with an Award of Excellence. The award is presented to coaches who guide a swimmer to a top-eight finish at a national-level championship.
On Friday, Sept. 18, Wayne State will break ground on the $30 million A. Paul Schaap Chemistry Building and Lecture Hall. The new structure is part of a comprehensive $42 million expansion and renovation of the existing Chemistry Building on Cass Avenue.
The Wayne State University Libraries are encouraging patrons to return their overdue books and other library materials without penalty or fines during an amnesty period to be held Oct. 1 - Nov. 15.
September 15
The nomination form for the 2010 President's Awards for Excellence in Teaching is now available online.
A local health news reporter featured information on Wayne State's efforts to reduce incidences of flu caused by the H1N1 virus.
September 11
Join your co-workers at the Matthaei Athletic Complex softball field Saturday, Sept. 19. The Green and Gold employee softball game will be played before the Warriors' football game against the University of Findlay, which begins at noon. Cheering, tailgating and lots of Warrior pride is encouraged.
September 10
On Oct. 1, student parking fees will increase by 25 cents; faculty and staff parking fees will increase by 50 cents; and visitor fees will increase by 75 cents.
The School of Medicine Alumni Association seeks student and faculty volunteers to participate in this year’s Alumni Annual Telefund. You will receive a free School of Medicine gift when you sign up.
The Taste of Wellness Warriors 5K Field Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fiday, Sept. 25. In an atmosphere of fresh air, fun and fitness, information will be provided on nutrition, exercise and stress reduction.
The faculty of the School of Library and Information Science (LIS) invites information professionals to attend its second annual Library Issues Mini Summit on Thursday, Sept. 24, at McGregor Memorial Conference Center.
This week's practice game for the Green and Gold employee softball event was cancelled. The new practice date is Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 5:30 p.m.
The 2009-2010 Welcome Back Week (WBW) Web site contains a detailed list of activities from Monday, Sept. 14, through Saturday, Sept. 19, for students, staff and faculty.
As a Wayne State employee, you are an important partner in our efforts to address the challenges that may be posed by the H1N1 virus. Many colleges and universities across the country are already seeing the re-emergence of the virus with high rates of infection.
September 8
Efforts to bring Amazon.com’s Kindle 2 e-reader software to Wayne State University classrooms could violate the rights of blind students, lawyer and Board of Governors Chair Richard Bernstein said.
Feleta L. Wilson, associate professor in the College of Nursing, recently was selected as a 2009-2010 Fulbright Scholar to Jamaica. She joins the ranks of a number of distinguished alumni of the program including heads of state, judges, ambassadors, CEOs, Nobel Prize winners and more.
September 3
Wayne State is featured in an article about the rise in living/learning communities on college campuses.
A town hall meeting, hosted by WDET-FM 101.9, Wayne State University and Michigan Senator Hansen Clarke, will feature a panel of experts offering answers to questions regarding health care reform.
September 2
A newspaper article about Detroit focuses on the city’s hope for the future through economic catalysts such as Wayne State University.
September 1
The 2009-2010 academic year gets under way with a universitywide address from President Jay Noren on Thursday, Sept. 17. The groundbreaking ceremony for the A. Paul Schaap Chemistry Building and Lecture Hall, homecoming game and annual alumni pancake breakfast are among other events planned for the new year.
