Journalist's bias mars life's work
Columnist Laura Berman opined on why officials at Wayne State University decided to pull the Helen Thomas Spirit of Diversity Award following recent comments made by the longtime journalist.
In the news
Gov.-Elect Rick Snyder to visit Wayne State
A report mentions Gov.-Elect Rick Snyder's upcoming visit to Wayne State University for the annual George R. Husband Distinguished Lecture Series. Snyder will address students studying accounting and taxation and business about how the accounting profession is particularly relevant today.
World's largest business plan competition this weekend at UM
Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour will join the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition for its three-day event, Dec. 9-11, to celebrate the final rounds of the world's largest business competition. On Friday, Dec. 10, President Gilmour and TechTown Executive Director Randal Charlton will kick off the competition.
http://wwj.cbslocal.com/2010/12/07/worlds-largest-business-plan-competition-this-weekend-at-um/
http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20101208/FREE/101209836/gov-elect-snyder-to-be-keynote-speaker-at-1-million-business-plan
Southeast Michigan economic growth rate slows in November, Wayne State index shows
The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index slipped from 67.1 to 54.2 in November, an indication that the metro Detroit economy is still growing but at a slower rate. The index, released today, is compiled by Wayne State University's School of Business Administration and the Southeast Michigan chapter of the Institute for Supply Management.
Hellenic Museum of Michigan weaves new diversity into Cultural Center's fabric
A new cultural resource for Midtown debuted at this year\'s Noel Night: the Hellenic Museum of Michigan, located at 67 E. Kirby at the former home of the Detroit Children\'s Museum. The building was purchased from Wayne State University for $355,000 by the Hellenic Heritage Society.
Michigan's local governments ponder regionalization to address cost-cutting
A new University of Michigan study co-authored by Carolyn Loh, assistant professor in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at Wayne State University, concludes that government leaders in struggling communities across the state of Michigan tend to be open to combining services with other towns.
CIG raises $25M for fund, offers clients as end users
Dr. Michael Diamond, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Wayne State University, is mentioned in a story profiling CIG, a Southfield-based wealth management and consulting firm that focuses on health care. He is a member of the company's medical advisory board, assembled to help vet potential portfolio companies.
Alan Trammell hosts infield and hitting camp at Wayne State
Long-time Detroit Tiger standout Alan Trammell who will host an infield and hitting camp in conjunction with Wayne State University on Wednesday, Dec. 8, at the Matthaei Athletic Complex on the WSU campus.
WJR-AM 760
WWJ-AM 950
Slows to Go opens Monday...finally
The owner of new Slows takeout-only eatery, located on the corner of Alexandrine and Cass Avenue, is hoping to tap into Midtown\'s student population from Wayne State University and the College for Creative Studies, both of which are within walking distance of the new space.
Purchasing Managers Index dips in November
An additional report shows that the Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index slipped from 67.1 to 54.2 in November, an indication that the metro Detroit economy is still growing but at a slower rate. The index is compiled by Wayne State University's School of Business Administration and the Southeast Michigan chapter of the Institute for Supply Management.
Former Ford exec Gilmour is still high-octane leader
Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour is the subject of a column that profiles his career journey from the automotive industry to higher education.
Detroit Reading Corps battles poor test scores
Karen Feathers, associate professor of elementary education at Wayne State, comments in a story highlighting the Detroit Reading Corps program. She said: "When a child is read to, the impact is considerable. It stimulates the child's curiosity to the point that after a time, he or she will want to pick it up and read it themselves. Reading a book one level higher than the child's current level of proficiency actively engages their imagination."
Youth employment should be a high priority
A column suggesting that companies proactively cooperate with academic institutions, NGOs, and governments to create new opportunities for youth, highlights Wayne State's partnership with the New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan to establish Blackstone LaunchPad. The initiative has the potential to create 20 enduring start-up businesses per school year each averaging 130 new jobs.
Medications without borders: An increasingly complex supply chain leads to new challenges for FDA
Jesse Vivian, professor of Pharmacy Practice at Wayne State University's Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, is quoted in an article examining the increasing number of drugs manufactured outside the United States.
Education policymakers embrace brain findings
An article gives an overview of brain research findings presented by Diane Chugani, an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Radiology at Wayne State University.
Some study tips for those semester exams
A column suggesting that students go back to the tried and proven, two-millennia-old technology of paper in studying for exams, includes notes from Wayne State University research concluding that "reading on paper is actually 10-30 percent faster than reading online."
Could right-to-farm law harm efforts to feed the hungry with 'urban farming'?
John Mogk, Wayne State University law professor, commented on the impact of the right-to-farm law.
http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/could-right-to-farm-law-harm-efforts-to-feed-the-hungry-with-urban-farming/
http://detnews.com/article/20101202/OPINION03/12020389/-1/rss29
38th Annual Noel Night
Several Wayne State University events are included in this roundup piece of Noel Night activities.
Homegrown Happenings: Striking DSO musicians kick off December concerts
Wayne State University music professor and Dearborn Symphony Orchestra music director Kypros Markou will conduct the first of a trio of December concerts Dec. 3 at St. Hugo of the Hills in Bloomfield Hills. Musicians will play pieces by Tchaikovsky, Rimsky Korsakov, Chadwick, Hanson, Pachelbel, Humperdinck and Smetana.
Jeney, Natyshak to be inducted into Wayne State Hall of Fame
Frank Jeney and Natalya Natyshak will be inducted into Wayne State University's Athletic Hall of Fame in February. They are being honored for their part in helping revitalize the WSU athletics program. An induction ceremony will be held Feb. 26 on the WSU campus.