The Sept. 30 opening reception for the exhibit "Fabrications," which will run through Oct. 15 at the Elaine L. Jacob Gallery, is included in a listing of local galleries and museums.

Christopher Harris, an administrator at Wayne State University's School of Medicine, won a $50,000 grant in August through the Pepsi Refresh Project, which gives money for ideas that help communities. Harris' prototype, Smart Binz, are recycling receptacles with solar-powered, LED-light displays on the side, which can be used for advertising or other signage. The bins, which are not yet in production, will be made out of 80 percent recycled plastic.

Robert Ackerman, dean of Wayne State's Law School, was one of three mediators in attendance Friday during eleventh hour talks between management and musicians at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20100924/FREE/100929895# http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100924/ENT04/100924086/1319/Labor-negotiations-break-down-between-DSO-musicians&template=fullarticle

Researcher Dr. Mark Lumley commented in an article about a new study claiming that negative emotions increase pain in women who suffer from fibromyalgia and in those who do not.

The Wayne State University Department of Theatre\'s annual season kickoff features previews from several productions. Thorsten Kaye of ABC\'s \"All My Children\" will host the evening. Registration information is provided.

Wayne State University Anthropologist Tamara Bray comments on the early Inca practice of sacrificing children in elaborate ceremonies.

Theatre professor David Magidson discusses the Jewish Ensemble Theatre in a story about Detroit's upcoming fall theatre lineup. The Hilberry Theatre's performance of Joanna Glass' Palmer Park is also mentioned.

Law professor Peter Henning shares his thoughts on the ongoing federal probe into Detroit City Hall corruption as federal investigators are now targeting Victor Mercado, the former director of Detroit\'s Water and Sewerage Department.

Mathematics Instruction Using Decision Science and Engineering Tools, or MINDSET, is a new innovative program offered by Wayne State that is designed to improve high school students' aptitude and attitudes toward math. MINDSET aims to increase student success in transitioning into college math and engineering classes or entry-level employment. It also aims to make math more appealing to women and minorities. Kenneth Chelst, professor of industrial and systems engineering in the College of Engineering and Thomas Edwards, professor of teacher education in the College of Education, wrote the core of the MINDSET curriculum.

Wayne State University Anthropologist Tamara Bray comments on the early Inca practice of sacrificing children in elaborate ceremonies.

An ensemble of Wayne State jazz faculty will play along with members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in a tribute to the late David Van De Pitte, whose string and horn work appeared on songs by everyone from George Clinton to Kem -- and whose best-known credit sits in the liner notes of Marvin Gaye\'s \"What\'s Going On.\" The tribute will take place on Sunday at the Schaver Music Recital Hall.

Linda Lewandowski, Elizabeth Schotanus associate professor of Pediatric Nursing at Wayne State University and Children\'s Hospital of Michigan and assistant dean of Family, Community and Mental Health in Wayne State University\'s College of Nursing, received a $281,633 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). \"This grant from HHS will prepare our nursing students and Children\'s Hospital of Michigan nurses to give the best quality nursing care to this vulnerable population of patients,\" said Hilary Ratner, vice president for research at Wayne State University.

TEDxDetroit, presented by Wayne State University, is expecting more than 800 people to attend its technology, entertainment and design event Sept. 29 at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Wayne State speakers include: Victor Green, director of community relations, Kami Pothukuchi, associate professor of urban planning, and Steve Kahn, professor & founder of the WSU Math Corps. TEDxDetroit is not only meant to create dialogue and action, it also serves as a platform for Michigan social entrepreneurs to share their thoughts, actively apply ideas and ultimately bring positive change to Detroit.

A failed anti-rejection drug got a new purpose and a new lease on commercial life Wednesday as the FDA approved the medication Fingolimod -- to be marketed as Gilenya -- to slow the progression of disability in multiple sclerosis patients. Robert P. Lisak, professor and chair of Wayne State's Department of Neurology, comments.

Larry Fobes, director of the Institute for Industrial and Organizational Competitiveness at Wayne State University, will lead an interactive session on leadership at the State Bar of Michigan\'s Small Business Forum on October 5. Fobes will present clips from the "Leaders on Leadership" television show, a partnership between the School of Business Administration and Detroit Public Television, underwritten by Greenleaf Trust. http://www.legalnews.com/detroit/698870 http://www.legalnews.com/macomb/1002686/ http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/09/24/business/doc4c9d55754cc10817619261.txt

Business Leaders for Michigan and the University Research Corridor (URC) announced the formation a new initiative called Accelerate Michigan to better align university research with the business concerns of large companies. The goal is to make the state a top ten state for economic growth, organizers said. "Business and universities are both part of the solution to our economic challenges," said Allan Gilmour, Wayne State University interim president. "But it's the combined power that can really make a difference. That's what Accelerate Michigan is all about." The URC is comprised of the state\'s largest research universities: Wayne State University, University of Michigan and Michigan State University. http://thesouthend.wayne.edu/index.php/article/2010/09/wsu_part_of_new_partnership_to_bolster_state_economy http://wwj.cbslocal.com/2010/09/20/business-leaders-urc-in-new-entrepreneurship-boost/ http://news.msu.edu/story/8326/ http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20100921/FREE/100929974 http://www.detnews.com/article/20100921/BIZ/9210316/1001/biz http://www.freep.com/article/20100921/BUSINESS06/9210365/1019/business06/Partners-to-aim-for-growth-in-Michigan http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/accelerate-michigan-business-leaders-for-michigan-university-research-corridor/ http://www.wjr.com/Article.asp?id=1959282&spid=34612

Wayne State University expects a solid outing this fall from its students at the Accelerate Michigan Student Idea Competition, an offshoot of the $1 million Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition. WSU officials are working with a number of students who are already working on businesses. They are also reaching out to student entrepreneur organizations, the E2 Detroit conference and the new Launch Pad program to find more students interested in being their own boss. \"We want both quantity and quality,\" says Ahmad Ezzeddine, associate vice president for educational outreach at WSU. \"We want to encourage more students to participate and think about entrepreneurship.\"

Avis Vidal, urban planning professor, comments in a story about Muskegon's plan to deal with a 15 percent unemployment rate: free land in exchange for creating full-time jobs. Vidal questioned the Muskegon proposal's viability.

Wayne State business professor Marick Masters commented about a Dana Holding Corp. union case that is being revisited by the National Labor Relations Board. Speculation is that the case could open the door to automatic union recognition without waiting for an employee vote. Masters said that if board members vote to overturn the previous Dana ruling, it could cause companies to fight against neutrality agreements that allow unions to organize employees through card checks.

Wayne State University Interim President Allan Gilmour was a featured guest on WJR's "Turnaround Michigan" show examining the recent formation of a new initiative called Accelerate Michigan. The Business Leaders for Michigan and the University Research Corridor announced the initiative designed to better align university research with the business concerns of large companies. The goal is to make the state a top ten state for economic growth, organizers said. http://www.businessleadersformichigan.com/files/audio/TAM%20092110.mp3 http://www.grbj.com/GRBJ/ArticleArchive/2010/September/September+20/WEB+EXCLUSIVE+Tuesday+9+09+am.htm