WSU has course on response to shooter

Wayne State University is offering an online educational curriculum that teaches how to react properly should there be an active shooter emergency on campus. Police Chief Anthony Holt, Lt. David Scott and a student who has viewed the program are featured in the Channel 4 news report. The safety program, called \"Be Prepared: Surviving an Active Shooter Incident,\" is available through the university's online \"Blackboard\" system. http://www.universitybusiness.com/newssummary.aspx?news=yes&postid=20460 http://www.dailypress.net/page/content.detail/id/90428.html?isap=1&nav=5046 http://www.mininggazette.com/page/content.detail/id/90428.html?isap=1&nav=5014 http://www.wsbt.com/news/regional/60205027.html

September 22, 2009

Troubled couple's tragic end reflects existing trend

Eric Lambert, chair of the Criminal Justice Department, and Bengt Arnetz, professor and director of occupational medicine in the School of Medicine, are quoted in a story about a murder-suicide in Canton yesterday involving two Detroit police officers. Both faculty members commented on stress in police officers' lives. http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2009/09/suicide_rate_of_detroit_cops_h.html

September 22, 2009

History of the Letter Carriers exhinit at Wayne State

Mike Smith, director of the Walter P. Reuther Library, discussed the opening of an exhibit titled "Still Delivering: A History of the Letter Carriers." It will be at the Reuther Library through June 2010. Smith talked about the exhibit content, which chronicles the history of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), as well as the role of letter carriers in neighborhoods.

September 22, 2009

Stopping Detroit's brain drain

A story about keeping young metro Detroit professionals in the area mentions Wayne State's TechTown business incubator and the "cultural corridor," which includes the university, as beacons of hope.

September 21, 2009

Joique Bell powers Wayne State over Findlay, 35-21

A sports feature highlights Wayne State running back Joique Bell after he lead the Warriors football team to a 35-21 victory over Findlay on Saturday. Bell scored three touchdowns during the game and rushed for a season-best 289 yards becoming the GLIAC\'s all-time leading rusher. Several photos of Bell accompany the story.

September 21, 2009

Wayne State Workshops Help Find Jobs In 'Crummy Economy'

Wayne State University will join alumna, career-planning expert and author Therese Marie Boldt to provide hands-on training for job-seekers at WSU's main and satellite campuses. In her new book -- \"Yes! You Can Land A Job (Even) In A Crummy Economy\" -- Boldt, a professional recruiter and career coach with more than 20 years experience in human resources, reveals the alarming odds stacked against Michigan's unemployed workers.

September 21, 2009

Zinc plays a key role in better aging

A study led by Dr. Ananda Prasad of the Wayne State University School of Medicine, showed that seniors who take daily zinc supplements suffer significantly fewer cold and flu infections.

September 21, 2009

Ernie Harwell and decisions about dying

In an op-ed piece, Peter A. Lichtenberg, director of the Wayne State's Institute of Gerontology, uses Ernie Harwell's recent decision to speak openly on death and his inoperable cancer to counter "death panel" attacks. He said that this attack capitalizes on two things: ageism, and fear/denial of death and dying both in our society and in many health care practices. A photo of Lichtenberg is included.

September 21, 2009

National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) exhibit opens

Mike Smith, director of Wayne State University's Walter P. Reuther Library, and Katie Dowgiewicz, archivist for the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), appeared on WDET's "Detroit Today" to discuss the exhibit opening of "Still Delivering: A History of the Letter Carriers." The exhibit, which is located in the atrium area of the Walter P. Reuther Library, runs Sept. 22 through June 2010.

September 21, 2009

Wayne State breaks ground on chemistry building work

Wayne State University broke ground Friday for a $30 million renovation and expansion of its chemistry building. The work is part of a $42 million project, the first phase of which was completed in 2006. The second phase is slated to conclude in December 2010. After the second phase, a total of 96,000 square feet of existing laboratory and support space will have been reconstructed. http://www.wlns.com/Global/story.asp?S=11154099 http://www.uppermichiganssource.com/news/story.aspx?id=351650

September 20, 2009

Asterand signs three-year lease, stays at TechTown

Asterand plc, the anchor tenant at Wayne State's TechTown that was exploring a move to Ann Arbor, has decided to stay put, signing a three-year lease with an option for three more years. The lease gives Asterand, which trades publicly on the London Stock Exchange, the option to expand, if needed, from the 14,000 square feet it occupies on the fifth floor. Asterand officials stated that they have met with Wayne State President Jay Noren and plan on collaborations with WSU researchers and researchers at TechTown\'s proposed stem cell commercialization center, which is scheduled to open next year.

September 20, 2009

Wayne State's Detroit Orientation Institute scheduled for October

Wayne State University has scheduled its annual Detroit Orientation Institute program for October, offering newcomers to the area the chance to learn about Detroit\'s culture and history. The three-day program, now in its 18th year, includes sessions on Oct. 15, 22 and 29. Scheduled events include a talk on diversity and demographics moderated by Detroit Free Press columnist Rochelle Riley, a backstage tour of the Detroit Opera House, a walking tour of downtown Detroit, lunch at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church and a panel with auto industry leaders on the site where Henry Ford invented the assembly line.

September 20, 2009

Reuther Library to host letter carriers exhibit

An exhibit celebrating the 120-year history of the National Association of Letter Carriers -- \"Still Delivering: A History of the Letter Carriers\" -- is to open to the public Tuesday at Wayne State University\'s Walter P. Reuther Library atrium. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. The free exhibit is scheduled to run through June.

September 20, 2009

E2 Detroit 2009 Tackles Developing the Right Entrepreneurial Team

The 5th annual E2 Detroit Entrepreneurial Conference will take place Oct. 15 at Wayne State's McGregor Memorial Conference Center. E2 Detroit brings together expert authors, notable speakers, business leaders, high-powered investors and business-minded students for a program that includes keynote addresses and panel discussions.

September 20, 2009

Wayne State breaks ground on chemistry building work

Wayne State University broke ground Friday for a $30 million renovation and expansion of its chemistry building. The work is part of a $42 million project, the first phase of which was completed in 2006. The second phase is slated to conclude in December 2010. After the second phase, a total of 96,000 square feet of existing laboratory and support space will have been reconstructed.

September 19, 2009

Wayne State breaks ground for $30M chem building

Wayne State University is breaking ground today on a new $30 million chemistry building named for entrepreneur and former WSU chemistry professor A. Paul Schaap. In 1986, he discovered an efficient light-emitting molecule that led to the founding of Southfield-based Lumigen Inc. He and his wife Carol contributed $7.7 million for the new building. http://www.freep.com/article/20090918/BUSINESS06/909180315/1002/Business/Business-news-briefs--WSU-to-begin-chemistry-building83 http://www.wwj.com/Wayne-State-Breaks-Ground-On-Chem-Building/5241883 http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20090917/FREE/909179980

September 18, 2009

A. Paul Schaap Chemistry Building groundbreaking

WMYD-TV (20), WXYZ-TV (7), WWJ-AM, 9/18 Channels 20 and 7 were on hand last Friday providing video coverage of the groundbreaking for the A. Paul Schaap Chemistry Building and Lecture Hall. WWJ offered briefs about the event throughout the day.

September 18, 2009

Detroit native Megan Abbott to discuss novel

Detroit native Megan Abbott to discuss novel By Susan Whitall Edgar-award winning author and Detroit native Megan Abbott will take part in a reading and discussion of her work at 3:30 p.m. today in Bernath Auditorium in the Wayne State University Undergraduate Library. A reception will follow. http://www.detnews.com/article/20090917/ENT01/909170319/1033/ENT/Detroit-native-Megan-Abbott-to-discuss-novel

September 17, 2009

Top 10 Law Schools in Michigan Super Lawyers 2009

Michigan Super Lawyers magazine placed the Wayne State University Law School first on its list of schools that produced the most lawyers this year, with 347. University of Michigan was second, with 344, and University of Detroit Mercy third, with 208.

September 17, 2009

Komen Detroit Race for the Cure shares proceeds

The Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure organization has awarded Robert Burack of the WSU School of Medicine and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute a $784,731 grant to expand the Wayne County Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program. The program provides free breast screening and covers biopsy fees for uninsured women in the county.

September 17, 2009