Life@Wayne Articles

Provost Nancy Barrett plans to step down and join faculty

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

President Jay Noren announced that Nancy Barrett has decided to step down from her position as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs and join the faculty, effective May 14, 2010....

Thomas agrees to contract extension as CLAS dean

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

Robert L. Thomas, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wayne State University since 2001 has agreed to a two-year contract extension through August 2012....

Participate in Employee Holiday Festival, critical needs drive

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

Plans are under way for the annual holiday celebration hosted by President Jay Noren. It will be held Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at McGregor Memorial Conference Center and Alumni House. All faculty and staff members are invited to attend....

OIP continues celebration of International Education Week

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

There is still time to participate in International Education Week, which continues through Friday, Nov. 20. The Office of International Programs (OIP), a division of the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS), has had enlightening events planned for the entire week. ...

Professor elected president of classical scholars organization

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

Professor Michele Ronnick of the Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures has been elected president of the Classical Association of the Middle West and South (CAMWS). ...

Recommend a student for the Henry Award

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

Do you know an undergraduate student who excels in leadership, scholarship and service? Nominate the student for the fall 2009 Henry Award.

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Women of Wayne group receives award for campus ArtWalk project

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

The Women of Wayne Alumni Association received the Pride of CASE V Silver Award in the category of Best Volunteer Engagement Program for its ArtWalk. The Pride of CASE V Awards Program recognizes advancement professionals and their work in communications, alumni relations and development.

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WSU doctor sells pasta dish at Hiller's Markets to battle ALS

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

You can help raise funds for the Hiller ALS Center at the School of Medicine while enjoying a tasty pasta recipe created by one of the school’s faculty members. ...

MLA awards four School of Library and Information Science alumni

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

The Michigan Library Association (MLA) recently honored three School of Library and Information Science alumni with three out of the five professional awards that the MLA presented at its annual conference. Another alumni member was awarded at the MLA Spring Institute earlier this year....

Students create open-air artwork at Heidelberg Project

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

Two Wayne State University medical students have created an open-air art work at the renowned Heidelberg Project. ...

Five new faculty experience first semester in Department of English

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

Learn about recently hired faculty members, new books, and this year's conference on religion and gender in early modern England in the fall 2009 edition of English News. ...

Diverse group of teens gather at WSU to discuss relevant issues

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

The 26th annual Giant Step Teen Conference was held at Wayne State University. ...

ValueOptions offers grief counseling following Fort Hood tragedy

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

Following the tragic shootings in Fort Hood, Texas, Wayne State University shares concerns and condolences for the service men and women at Fort Hood, as well as the families and larger community that have been affected.

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Creative corridor needs boost from Detroit leaders

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

The dean of Wayne State's College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts says Detroit can become a creative corridor....

Learn how social networking sites can advance your career

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

Faculty and staff are invited to attend a free presentation on how to use social networking Web sites for career advancement. The discussion will take place Thursday, Nov. 12, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Student Center Building, Hilberry Room A....

City council candidate would ask WSU to help "right size" Detroit

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

When asked how Detroit can �right size� itself with its vast land area and shrinking population, a city council candidate said she'd get Wayne State involved....

FastTrac program will train homeland security entrepreneurs

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

The Michigan Security Network Homeland Security and Wayne State University have partnered to use the Kauffman Foundation's FastTrac entrepreneurial training for aspiring entrepreneurs in the homeland security market. ...

Speak with agencies benefiting from WSU charitable campaign

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

During a Nov. 5 fair at Scott Hall, you will have the opportunity to speak with representatives of several agencies that will benefit from Wayne State's Combined Charitable Contributions Campaign. You will be able to get a firsthand account of how the agencies use your donations to help transform lives.

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Bring food donations to Student Center Nov. 9 through Nov. 20

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

Help feed hungry neighbors in Southeastern Michigan. Boxed or canned nonperishable food will be collected at the Student Center Building during a food drive sponsored by the Student Center Administration. ...

Wellness Warrior drops 30 pounds in weight-loss competition

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

A participant of the Wellness Warriors' Greatest Loser competition reports that she lost 30 pounds and hopes she can inspire others to shed excess weight....

SEED Wayne celebrates successful season

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

With the final 2009 market planned for Oct. 28, SEED Wayne is tallying the success of its Wednesday Farmers Markets....

Pitch script ideas, learn film industry at three-day boot camp

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

Do you have a movie idea or know a Wayne State student who is an aspiring filmmaker? Script ideas are welcome at a weekend-long film boot camp that will be held on campus Nov. 13 - 15....

President Noren brings back December commencement

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

To ensure that Wayne State’s spring/summer and December graduates are appropriately recognized for their achievements, President Noren has reinstated December commencement ceremonies....

CLAS publishes fall edition of World Talk

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

Get the latest news from the Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS)....

University plans to demolish newly acquired, unattractive building

Life@Wayne — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500

Earlier this year, Wayne State acquired a building located at 5801 Woodward Ave. It was purchased from the State of Michigan for $1 and related closing costs. ...