Life@Wayne Articles

Law School grad becomes state's wealthiest man

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

Bill Davidson, a Wayne State University Law School graduate, is "Michigan's Richest Man."...

Improved Web site to help launch new communications campaign

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

Wayne State will soon introduce its next communications campaign aimed at increasing the university’s student enrollment and strengthening its academic reputation. Prior to the unveiling of the new campaign, expect to see a redesigned Web site with a different style and better functionality....

Midtown neighborhood guide available from UCCA

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

The University Cultural Center Association (UCCA) has published the 2008-09 edition of the Midtown Detroit Neighborhood Guide....

SEED Wayne to explore sustainable food systems on campus

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

SEED Wayne’s mission is to build sustainable food systems on campus and in Detroit communities. Numerous partners, including the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, have agreed to help with the project....

Attend grad school open house, July 10

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

If you’ve always wanted a master’s degree, or realized you now need one, apply for admission at no charge at the Graduate School Open House from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the Welcome Center.

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Blood drive aims to boost donations during critical summer months

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

Help rescue lives by becoming a donor during the Summer Blood Drive, today through July 3, at the Student Center Building....

Community Arts renovations to enhance theater experience

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

The Board of Governors on June 18 approved renovations of the Community Arts Auditorium. The proposed upgrades will enable the facility to present bigger and better events including premiere musical performances, dance recitals, feature films and lectures. ...

Professor analyzes inner-city crime

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

An urban affairs professor contributed to a recent newspaper article on crime, which was written by Jack Lessenberry of Wayne State's journalism department....

School of Medicine snuffs out smoking

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

The WSU School of Medicine will go smoke free on July 7....

Historic building restored by Wayne State police

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

The grand opening of the new facility of the Wayne State Police Department gained media attention. It is a renovated, Albert Kahn-designed, terra-cotta building originally constructed in 1924.

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Lambert to head criminal justice department

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

The Department of Criminal Justice, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, welcomes Eric Lambert, PhD, to his new post as department chair effective July 1. ...

Geology faculty member completes new children's book

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

Charles Barker, part-time faculty, Department of Geology, Colllege of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has written and illustrated a new children's book, Under New England: The Story of New England's Rocks and Fossils. ...

Shuttle bus now operates on summer schedule

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

Through Friday, Aug. 29, the Wayne State Shuttle Bus will operate on its summer schedule, according to the Office of Parking and Transportation Services....

President Reid called "ray of hope for Detroit"

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

The successful efforts of Wayne State University President Irvin D. Reid were discussed in a newspaper column and on a radio show, which aired June 13....

Dr. Lycaki remembered following deadly accident

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

Helene Lycaki, PhD, former professor of psychiatry and assistant dean for Health Affairs at the School of Medicine, was tragically killed in a car accident while attending a conference in Croatia. ...

Professors' weight-loss supplement to be sold at GNC

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

A pair of Wayne State professors has discovered a new weight-loss product that is FDA-approved and will be launched nationally beginning July 1. ...

View images from Motor City Makeover

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

Equipped with brooms, shovels and trash bags, groups of volunteers committed to making the city of Detroit more beautiful. ...

Attend Detroit speakers series, June 20

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

Model D, a TechTown-based publication and Web site that focuses on the positive transformation of Detroit, will celebrate its third year with a special speaker series and entertainment on Friday, June 20, at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in conjunction with the DSO's 8 Days in June. ...

Long-time faculty member retires from LIS Program

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

The Library and Information Science (LIS) Program bid a fond farewell to long-time faculty member, Dr. Ronald Powell.

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See fireworks from Parking Structure 2, June 23

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

The University Activities Committee (UAC) invites you to witness the 50th Annual Target Fireworks, Monday, June 23, from the best place in town--Parking Structure 2 at Wayne State. ...

Tigers baseball, Mario's Restaurant make perfect summer outing

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

The University Activities Committee presents: Make Your Own Tiger Day. Combine Detroit Tigers' tickets with a buffet or family-style meal at Mario's Restaurant and get special-package prices....

Wayne State offers help to struggling Macomb library

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

Wayne State University is considering a deal to operate the cash-strapped Macomb County Library....

Read June issue of alumni magazine, @Wayne State

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

Learn about events planned to celebrate the capital campaign; learn how to increase your culinary skills; attend the campus ArtWalk; and get a free yearbook....

Metro Detroiters share rides to save fuel

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

With mass transit limited to buses that don't serve the entire Detroit area, commuters are seeking alternative methods of getting around. Metromode reports on several lesser-known modes of transportation that can get you back and forth to work, and even around town, quickly, safely and cheaply....

Director of Athletics Rob Fournier named Astro Turf AD of the Year

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

Wayne State University Director of Athletics Rob Fournier has been selected to receive the Astro Turf AD of the Year Award (ADOY). The award was announced June 9 by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA)....