Wayne State professor wins prestigious 2010 Peter Becker Award: "Mind of Peace Experiment" demonstrates how public dialogue can ameliorate Palestinian-Israeli conflict

Sapir Handelman, visiting professor at Wayne State University\'s Center for Peace and Conflict Studies and the Lentz Fellow in Peace and Conflict Research and co-laureate of the 2010 Peter Becker Award for Peace and Conflict Studies, was a guest on "The Craig Fahle Show." Handelman is the driving force behind the \"Mind of Peace Experiment,\" a small-scale Israeli-Palestinian assembly that invites delegations from all walks of life to discuss, debate, and negotiate solutions for their tragic conflict. (Cue to 29:15)

February 11, 2011

New designer drug disguised as 'bath salts' can devastate users

The Michigan Department of Community Health is warning doctors and the public about the dangers of the synthetic chemicals found in bath salts that cause the same effect as amphetamines. Officials say the latest designer drug is mostly sold online, and it has popped up in head shops, too. Users, most of whom have snorted it, have ended up at emergency rooms chased by phantom tormentors, wracked by seizures and perhaps permanently damaged, officials said. Health officials are scrambling to identify the drug\'s specific makeup and alert local doctors of its presence, said Dr. Eric Ayers, assistant professor at Wayne State's School of Medicine and internist and pediatrician at the Detroit Medical Center.

February 11, 2011

Awards

Sapir Handelman, visiting professor at Wayne State University\'s Center for Peace and Conflict Studies and the Lentz fellow in peace and conflict research, is the co-laureate of the 2010 Peter Becker Award for Peace and Conflict Studies. Handelman is the driving force behind the acclaimed Mind of Peace Experiment, a small-scale Israeli-Palestinian assembly that invites delegations from all walks of life to discuss, debate and negotiate solutions for their conflict. The Peter Becker Award is given in recognition of work and projects that promote scientific knowledge of the formation, progression and management of conflicts and enable or carry out the practical implementation of conflict management.

February 10, 2011

DSO season in jeopardy as offer is turned down

The musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra have turned down management\'s latest contract offer, setting up a scenario that could lead to the cancellation of the rest of the 2010-11 season by the end of the day Friday. Some observers see the DSO as a critical piece of Midtown redevelopment plans that have attracted millions in nonprofit funding and depend on healthy arts institutions as anchors. \"Without the DSO, I think a lot of these plans could have trouble,\" said Randal Charlton, executive director of TechTown, a nonprofit business incubator at Wayne State University.

February 10, 2011

At home in Northeast Ohio, soldiers' families feel the stress of war in Middle East

Katheryn Maguire, Wayne State University assistant professor of communication studies, comments in a story about the stress of war on military families. She said the separation can create a \"weird, uncertain\" world in which spouses strive to keep their absent partners part of the family, yet also maintain enough of an emotional distance from them so they can do what needs to be done at home. \"Life doesn\'t stop during deployment, so you have to learn to do some independent problem-solving,\" she said.

February 10, 2011

Engaged citizenry key to change

In a story about Canada's metropolitan areas striving to engage citizens in positive change, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's challenges are noted. According to Robin Boyle, professor of urban planning at Wayne State, Bing is not focusing on saving his city. He is focused on reinventing it as a great city based on what it is, rather than how big it is.

February 10, 2011

WSU dance's 82nd

Wayne State University's Dance Workshop company - celebrating its 82nd year of professional dance training, education and performances - will present its 2011 Dance Workshop showcase, Feb. 18-20, in the Maggie Allesee Studio Theatre.(print only)

February 10, 2011

"Flow" has hip-hop, African storytelling, dance

Aku Kadogo of Wayne State's Department of Theatre commented about her production of Will Power's original one-man show "Flow," which premieres at WSU's Bonstelle Theatre Feb. 18-27. "This show is about the power of stories," Kadogo said. "Stories are the essence of life for humans, cities and major events and someone has to carry on the tale."(print only)

February 10, 2011

New voice on MEDC board plans to speak up for Michigan agriculture's power, potential

David Armstrong, CEO of East Lansing-based GreenStone Farm Credit Services, one of the country\'s largest rural lenders, and one of 20 members of the MEDC panel, mentioned Wayne State during a Crain's interview. Armstrong, who also serves on a larger MEDC board of directors, was asked how agriculture can be a partner in revitalizing the state\'s economy. His response in part, "I think there also will be some opportunity using our research university technology corridor, from Wayne State University to the University of Michigan to Michigan State University, and doing more research in the biotechnology area."

February 9, 2011

Second Stage Guest Voice:The decade that made a difference: Michigan's support system for entrepreneurs has changed dramatically since 2001

In a guest column about entrepreneurial activity in Michigan during the last decade, Eiler Communications CEO Larry Eiler notes Wayne State's activity in spurring a resurgence. "Ten years ago, we had no well-organized technology transfer offices at our colleges and universities. Today we do at the University of Michigan, Wayne State University, Michigan State University and other public and private universities across the state."

February 9, 2011

Israeli Portrayal

A panel discussion on the portrayal of Israel in the Arab news media will be held 12:10-1:25 p.m. today in Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium at Wayne State University's Law School.

February 9, 2011

U.S. clinics seek our MS patients

An article highlighting an increase in the number of Canadian multiple sclerosis patients travelling abroad for a treatment they can\'t get at home, quotes Mark Haacke, a medical physicist and MRI expert at Hamilton\'s McMaster University who directs the MRI imaging research center at Wayne State University. Haacke said that he has \"probably personally reviewed over 1,000 cases (of MS patients) so far, and there are venous abnormalities everywhere.\"

February 9, 2011

Madoff Lawsuit Turns on What JPMorgan Knew of Fraud: Ann Woolner

The trustee for Bernard Mahoff, disgraced financier and operator behind what has been called the largest Ponzi scheme in history, says Madoff's bankers and several investors either knew the fund manager was crooked or should have known. This is a novel extension of the legal concept of willful blindness, says Peter J. Henning, Wayne State University law professor who teaches securities law and white collar crime. Also called deliberate ignorance or constructive knowledge, it isn't something you normally see applied to people who aren't accused of actually committing a crime, Henning said. "It's a stretch, but he's not going to get laughed out of court."

February 9, 2011

Best bet: 'The Misanthrope'

A theatre brief mentions the Hilberry Theatre Company at Wayne State University which will perform Tim Mooney\'s adaptation of Moliere\'s play at 2 p.m. today. Shows run in rotating repertory through March 5. A photo is included.

February 9, 2011

WSU President Allan Gilmour on the Frank Beckman Show

Frank Beckman interviewed Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour about his previous career in the automotive industry and new responsibilities as president. President Gilmour discussed topics ranging from retention and graduation to community partnerships and the Helen Thomas Spirit of Diversity Award.

February 9, 2011

Believing in product and people

Wayne State University President and former Vice-Chairman and CFO of Ford Motor Company Allan Gilmour, discussed with dot429 the growing importance of LGBT inclusion in the corporate economy. In the article, President Gilmour also recommended that students interested in creating LGBT programs within their universities go right to the top administration or the top internal person who is in charge of recognizing and organizing student groups, and talking with that person ASAP. To set an example, he has scheduled meetings with LGBT groups at Wayne State University next month to discuss their goals and interests. A photo is included.

February 9, 2011

Northville resident named CFO at Detroit's Wayne State University

An extensive article in this suburban newspaper chain discusses the appointment of Rick Nork as vice president for finance and business operations, treasurer, and chief financial officer at Wayne State University. A resident of Northville, Nork brings with him more than 30 years of experience to the new position. A photo of Nork is included.

February 9, 2011

AP, IB treated equally in college admissions

Judy Benfield Tatum, director of undergraduate admissions and orientation for Wayne State University, comments in a story examining universities' consideration of students with International Baccalaureate (IB) diplomas versus those with regular diplomas with Advanced Placement (AP) classes. \"If a student had AP classes or IB classes, we would consider that student to be a very strong student, well-prepared for university-level work,\" Tatum said. \"We would look very favorably on a student who has taken IB classes and/or AP classes . . . We would not say that we thought one was better than the other.\"

February 9, 2011

Black history month events

Compiled by Dora Robles Hernandez, Nancy Chipman Powers and Angela Lopez Among Black History Month events included in this roundup report is Wayne State University's \"Black, Latin ... Both!\": Reception with Miriam Jimenez Roman and Juan Flores, editors of \"The Afro-Latin Reader: History and Culture in the United States,\" 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at WSU's Academic Administration Bldg.

February 9, 2011

Professional Theatre

Final performances of \"Rhinoceros,\" a Wayne State University Studio Theatre production, are scheduled at 8 p.m., Thu.-Fri., and 8 p.m. Sat., at the First Unitarian Universalist Church in Detroit.

February 9, 2011