Old Life@Wayne Archive
Vol. 3 Issue 2
Tina Abbott, a new member of Wayne State's Board of Governors (BOG), is a State of Michigan employee who's active in unions and state politics. Life@Wayne presents a look at Abbott and BOG veteran Annetta Miller as they begin their new terms.
Robert R. Frank, new interim dean of the Wayne State School of Medicine (SOM), supported, in a recent meeting with SOM employees, expansion of school facilities and proposed increasing enrollment by 10%.
Most employees are probably aware of Wayne State's extension centers, but they probably don't know about half of the university's students take classes at them at one time or another. Learn more about the centers in this first article in a series of four.
After finding a rare, never-before-published manuscript, a Wayne State professor edited the story of an American slave who rose to become a university president. Wayne State University Press has just published the story.
Chairman of President George Bush's Council on Bioethics will deliver the School of Medicine's Dean's Distinguished Lecture at Scott Hall on Monday, Jan. 31.
Help grow the next generation of engineers - Wayne State needs volunteers for full- and half-day shifts to manage check-in, greetings, first-aid desks and more at the second-annual Detroit FIRST Regio...
The Wayne State University Alumni Association is seeking nominations for several alumni awards, including these:The Distinguished Alumni Award for outstanding service or achievementThe Homer D. Strong...
Join Dora Apel, assistant professor, Department of Art and Art History, College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, when she will discuss her book, Imagery of Lync...
The Warren Symphony Orchestra will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, concert featuring the world premiere of Professor James Hartway’s Island Dances. The Arianna Harp Duo will p...
Learn how states are trying to control Medicaid costs at the presentation, "Changes on the Horizon: What Can Detroit Expect from Medicaid?" by Vernon K. Smith of Health Management Corporation in Lansi...
Frank Wu, dean, Law School, won the Janet E. Helms Award, presented at the Columbia University Teachers College Winter Roundtable on Cultural Psychology and Education on Jan. 19. The award commemorate...
Evgeny Rivin, professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and director of the Machine Tool Laboratory, College of Engineering, has been selected to be a fellow of the Society of Manufacturing Eng...
Juanita Anderson, assistant professor, Department of Communication, College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts, received WSU’s 2004 Harriet Dowdell Bantz, Sandra Petronio and Charles R. Bantz...
Chris Collins, associate professor, Department of Music, College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts, spent his fall 2004 sabbatical performing original compositions from his album, Jazz from t...
Paul Toro, associate professor, Department of Psychology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, produced a study published in Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy that examines media and profes...
Julie Gleason-Comstock, assistant professor, Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, recently won a research grant by the Women of Wayne Alumni Association to further her work on women a...
Michael P. Diamond, Kamran S. Moghissi Professor, associate chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, School of Medici...
AP, 1/10 The Record Herald, 1/10Fort Ritchie's secret role in WWII gets Oscar nod Guy Stern, professor, Department of German and Slavic Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is mentioned in a...
Einstein Bros.® Bagels is slated to open on Monday, Feb. 7, in North Hall, next to Starbucks. Einstein serves breakfast sandwiches, soups, salads, sandwiches, coffee, dessert, beverages and, of course...
Wayne State University is conducting an internal survey to assess its students' and employees' work- and school-related transportation needs. Employees' completion of the survey will help determine wh...
Wayne State University’s Walter P. Reuther Library, in the College of Urban, Labor and Metropolitan Affairs, will open the “Bernard J. Firestone: Joy in Solidarity” exhibit on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Featuri...
Starting on Tuesday, Feb. 1, Wayne State's nonrepresented employees and their families will have access to a major new benefit: vision coverage through EyeMed, a national leader in vision care. The be...
Down Under is now open in the lower level of the Student Center Building. The entertainment zone features a new restaurant, activities each weeknight, more video games and makes a comfortable hangout....
The latest marketing facts about Wayne State are on the Key Facts page. Use them in your communications such as brochures, Web sites and newsletters....
Monday nights will never be the same. Check out recent blockbusters and old favorites at Majestic Monday Movie Nights every Monday at 8 p.m. at The Magic Stick, 4140 Woodward. Movie Nights are free wh...
The Executive Committee would like to thank all employees who supported the 2004 Faculty/Staff Campaign. Your gift expresses the loyalty and confidence that you have in Wayne State. You truly set an e...
Student retention and improving customer service were hot topics among employees at the Jan. 24 open forum on accommodating 40,000 students at Wayne State by 2010.
The School of Social Work Alumni Association will provide a free workshop open to the public on the new State of Michigan social work licensure legislation. The workshop is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tues...
Employees - come on and volunteer to help screen top high school seniors for Wayne State's Honors Program and scholarship programs at Scholars Day(s) Feb. 12, 13 and 19.
The President's Commission on the Status of Women Outreach Committee awards professional development stipends to female students and full-time nonacademic employees to attend a workshop, conference, o...
Imagine hearing Donald Trump telling you "you're hired." Wayne State alumni can get an exclusive shot at that reality on Thursday, Feb. 3, in a casting call for NBC's hit reality show, The Apprentice....
Employees, join your colleagues for some fun at these University Activities Committee events in February. Department of Athletics' annual Faculty/Staff Appreciation Basketball Night, Thursday, Feb. 3,...
Listen for Wayne State University radio commercials this winter and spring:Fall undergraduate student recruitment radio ads Feb.14-April 17 on CHUM-FM 89X, WDRQ-FM 93.1, WJLB-FM 98.7 and WDTJ-FM 105.9...
Check out the Image Gallery showing the Jan. 14 Panel on Race Relations in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.The Office of Government Affairs hosted the event which featured Linda Parker, director o...
