Now more than ever, nation needs healthy unions

Marick Masters, director of Wayne State University's Labor@Wayne, wrote an op-ed piece on the importance of unions. Masters wrote, "Unions give workers a real voice in the workplace -- one that is consequential and, with wise management, heard. They offer an alternative to exiting or quitting."

September 5, 2010

Wayne State report on Plymouth Community Fire Department

Kenneth Chelst, professor of industrial engineering at Wayne State, joined others in presenting a report calling for a reduction in the full-time Plymouth Community Fire Department jobs. The report on public safety services in Plymouth addresses how services could be delivered for less money.

September 5, 2010

WSU's interim president invites ideas for his upcoming speech

In an audio clip, Wayne State interim president Allan Gilmour said that he invites all students, staff and faculty members to submit questions for him to address in his upcoming speech on Sept. 13. Gilmour said that he will continue to seek input from the university community for similar events in the future.

September 4, 2010

Pakistan fund-raiser

Student organizations in the Wayne State University Law School raised $2,400 for relief efforts in Pakistan, where flooding has killed more than 1,500. The proceeds from a bake sale held Thursday will go to the International Committee of the Red Cross. Among those donating were students, faculty, alumni and staff.

September 4, 2010

First free charging station is at TechTown in Detroit

The first of about 500 free electric-vehicle charging stations destined for southern Michigan homes and businesses now stands outside the headquarters of NextEnergy in TechTown at Wayne State University.

September 3, 2010

WSU professor talks about Engineering Ventures Program

Nancy Philippart, executive-in-residence of the College of Engineering\'s Engineering Ventures Program, was a guest on The Craig Fahle Show Friday, where she discussed the new Engineering Entrepreneurship certificate program for undergraduate students at Wayne State. The program takes advantage of three course offerings in the School of Business Administration, as well as one new engineering course and an entrepreneurial capstone project to help prepare students to start their own businesses or work for startup companies.

September 3, 2010

Judge allows medical marijuana defendants' use

Law professor Bob Sedler was quoted in an article about rulings handed down from two local district judges on recent medical marijuana raids that display contrasting interpretations of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act.

September 3, 2010

Marick Masters interviewed on "Am I Right"

Marick Masters of Labor@Wayne was a guest on the \"Am I Right\" interview show Friday evening hosted by Nolan Finley and Wayne State University Board of Governors member Debbie Dingell. Masters responded to questions about the significance of Labor Day and the role of unions.

September 3, 2010

Hilberry season will let its stars shine

The Hilberry Theatre, Wayne State's graduate repertoire company, will open its 2010-2011 season with Noel Coward's "Hay Fever." The production will run Oct. 1 through Dec. 9 in rotating repertory.

September 3, 2010

Detroit International Jazz Festival schedule

The Wayne State University Big Band will perform with special guest Terrance Blanchard at 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Detroit International Jazz Festival. The band will play at the Carhartt Amphitheatre located in Hart Plaza.

September 2, 2010

Michigan pointed in right direction with strong auto sales, business-minded potential governor

In a column about Michigan's slow crawl towards economic recovery, Daniel Howes mentions new bars and restaurants in the Wayne State area as an economic boost.

September 2, 2010

What is the role of cadaver research in the safety of your car?

An article on the history of car safety research mentions that the use of cadavers in crash testing began at Wayne State in the 1930s.

September 2, 2010

Moving in at Wayne State

Hundreds of Wayne State University freshmen and transfer students took advantage of the perfect weather Saturday to move into Ghafari and Atchison residence halls. About 1,850 students will live on campus, some in residence halls that have multiple fitness rooms, private baths and high-speed Internet connections.

September 2, 2010

City hall is site for college fair

Wayne State University will be one of the schools featured at a city-sponsored college fair in Warren, to be held from 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 23 at the city hall. The fair is open to all Macomb County students, their parents and guardians.

September 2, 2010

Ex-Wayne State star Joique Bell living NFL dream with Bills

Former Wayne State star running back Joique Bell, currently with the NFL's Buffalo Bills, is profiled. Through three preseason games, Bell accumulated an impressive 142 yards while averaging 6.5 yards per carry. Bell was set to return home to Detroit Thursday, where his Bills matched up in the final exhibition game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

September 2, 2010

Metro Detroit Muslims work on tolerance, not terror

Upset by recent scrutiny of her Islamic faith, Wayne State University student Areej Kattan felt compelled to portray her religion in a positive light by starting a Facebook campaign to post news stories, interviews and other items about Islam.

September 2, 2010

Cranbrook exhibit looks at dinosaurs

John Zawiskie, Wayne State University geology professor and curator of the World of Dinosaurs: Land, Sea & Air exhibit at the Cranbrook Institute of Science, discusses the exhibit which is on display until Jan. 2. Zawiskie is also giving a lecture at Cranbrook on Oct. 15 about the role geologists lead in research.

August 31, 2010

Moving in at Wayne State

Hundreds of Wayne State freshmen and transfer students took advantage of the perfect weather Saturday to move into Ghafari and Atchison residence halls. About 1,850 students will live on campus, some in residence halls that have multiple fitness rooms, private baths and high-speed Internet connections. Detroit Free Press WWJ-AM 950

August 30, 2010

College aid offices offer students tuition help, hope

Wayne State student Nijal Journey is included in a story about the trials and tribulations often associated with financial aid planning. The financial aid staff at Wayne State helped Journey find enough scholarships and loans that he could use not only to pay off the money he owed for summer courses, but also to pay for classes for the fall semester. Al Hermsen, director of financial aid at Wayne State, is also quoted.

August 30, 2010

Offer cash prize and things start happening

The New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan announced a business plan competition yesterday --the largest of its kind -- which will award $1 million in prizes for the best and brightest business plan ideas. The Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition targets early stage businesses with proven technology and potential to generate an immediate impact on Michigan\'s economy, as well as student concepts with longer-term business viability. The University Research Corridor, comprised of Wayne State University, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, has agreed to promote the competition within its student populations.

August 29, 2010