Red Riding Hood's not out of the woods yet

An article about scholarly controversies over the origins of such fairy tales as Little Red Riding Hood includes observations by WSU classical languages and literature expert Donald Haase, whom the article identifies as a "German professor."

September 13, 2009

Gambling Revenues Scholarhip Program

The station mentioned Saturday that a new college scholarship program for Michigan high school grads would be announced by state Rep. Fred Durhal Jr. Monday morning at the Wayne State University College of Engineering.

September 12, 2009

Great Lakes consultants hold back public comments on study

An article about a controversial study looking into Lake Michigan and Lake Huron water levels includes comments from WSU law professor Noah Hall. The study's authors are refusing to release the public comments they collected this summer. "What are they hiding," asks Hall, who was involved in crafting an agreement last year among eight Great Lakes states that restricts large-scale water export.

September 11, 2009

Sense of style is wrapped up in skirt

A story about clothes designer and business owner Jacquelyn Terry mentions that she came up with the idea for opening her shop, The Style Gallery, while working toward a degree in fashion design at Wayne State.

September 11, 2009

Reflecting on 25 years of The Arab American News

Ben Burns, director of the journalism program here, is among media experts who offer testimonial comments on the occasion of the Arab American News' Silver Anniversary.

September 11, 2009

Auditioning for Feature, Commercial and Industrial Films workshops offered by CFPCA

A roundup of upcoming artistic-related workshops includes "Auditioning for Feature, Commercial and Industrial Films," which will be offered this fall by Wayne State's College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts. Students will perform mock auditions and receive coaching from professional actor and workshop instructor Laurie Meeker. Session dates and contact information are provided.

September 11, 2009

Strike settled; Oakland U professors return to the classroom

Round-the-clock negotiations resulted in agreement on a tentative three-year contract Thursday morning that sent striking Oakland University professors back to the classroom. The agreement, which calls for no salary increase the first year and raises of 1 percent and 3 percent, respectively, the next two years, must still be ratified by the union membership.

September 10, 2009

National Health Care Town Hall Discussion at Wayne State University

Some 250 people gathered at Wayne State Wednesday evening for a Town Hall on Health Care Reform. The event was hosted by WDET-FM, the university and state Sen. Hansen Clarke. It featured a panel of experts, including Nancy George, assistant professor in the College of Nursing; Dr. Herbert Smitherman, assistant dean of community and urban health; Allen Goodman, WSU economics professor; and Todd Zwillich, Capitol Hill correspondent for WDET's morning news program. All four panelists agreed that the United States has the best health care in the world, but Goodman and Smitherman pointed out that a large percentage of the population does not have access to that system. Various audience members are quoted in the print media reports.

September 10, 2009

Health Care Town Hall

Wayne State University will host a health care reform town hall gathering Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m. in Community Arts Auditorium. A panel of experts will offer answers to questions on health care reform.

September 9, 2009

Dean Ackerman interviewed at WSU football game

Dean Robert Ackerman of the Law School was interviewed at halftime of Saturday's home football game. He mentioned several service clinics that the school has in place as well as upcoming events.

September 9, 2009

CBS celebrates 38 years of academic success with performance by Nuyorican poet Tato Laviera

WSU's Center for Chicano-Boricua Studies 38th Anniversary Gala & Celebración will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Student Center Building ballroom. The event will feature a reading from award-winning poet and playwright Tato Laviera. Mistress of ceremonies for the evening will be National Public Radio's Martina Guzmán, award-winning journalist and reporter for Detroit public radio's "Feet in 2 Worlds."

September 9, 2009

Business Assistance Centers

David Williams, dean of the School of Business Administration, discussed the school's new Business Assistance Centers initiative during the Detroit Today show. Staffed by MBA students under the guidance of faculty and executives-in-residence, the three centers will be located in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. The centers will provide support to emerging and existing businesses facing growth and diversification challenges, as well as to nonprofit organizations.

September 8, 2009

Speak Up Event

Channel 7 and Fox 2 were on-site at Gullen Mall to cover the "Speak Up" event at noon today. Featured speakers included Iraqi journalist Haider Hamza and Wayne State University faculty talking about freedom of speech. The event was hosted by Wayne State University\'s Law School chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union.

September 8, 2009

Wayne State opens Business Assistance Centers in tri-county area

Wayne State University's School of Business Administration is opening three new Business Assistance Centers in the tri-county area this month. The centers will partner the university\'s MBA students with businesses, allowing them to provide business consulting services, such as expertise, insight and manpower. The centers are looking for businesses to participate in the program. \"We\'re dealing with existing businesses that are having difficulty growing or adjusting to their new environment,\" says Jeff Stoltman, associate dean for graduate programs and research for the School of Business Administration at Wayne State University.

September 8, 2009

Dread builds for Detroiters as decision looms on bus cuts

Thousands of riders who rely on the Department of Transportation are upset about city proposals to eliminate and scale back some routes. Robin Boyle, professor of urban planning at Wayne State University, said he understands (Detroit Mayor Dave Bing\'s) dilemma, but sees bus transportation for Detroiters as absolutely vital. \"Obviously the mayor is in a very difficult situation; he has to find ways to restructure his budget while maintaining the core services,\" Boyle said.

September 8, 2009

Wayne State law school examines Detroit governance

Wayne State University is presenting a symposium on proposed changes in the Detroit City Council that will appear on the November ballot. The event runs from 3-6 p.m. Sept. 16 and is called \"Moving Toward City Council by Districts: A Step in the Right Direction for Detroit?\"

September 8, 2009

Wayne State doctors gets $267,999 in national health stimulus funds

Tej Mattoo, M.D., professor and chief of pediatric nephrology at the WSU School of Medicine and Children\'s Hospital of Michigan, has received $267,999 in stimulus funds from the National Institutes of Health to continue a study that looks at long-term use of antibiotics with children that have recurrent urinary tract infections.

September 8, 2009

Great Lakes Angels hosts TechTown deal review Sept. 16

The Great Lakes Angels will celebrate relocating back to Wayne State University\'s TechTown by reviewing three potential investment deals on Sept. 16. Presenting companies include Fixitup Ventures, LLC , Hudson Bay Bookstore and BlueShift Motorcycle Co.

September 8, 2009

What would Walter Reuther Think?

While critics might say that Walter P. Reuther, the patriarch of the UAW, might not agree with the givebacks and concessions made by the union in the automobile companies' restructuring, Mike Smith predicted that even the late union leader would agree with the UAW\'s recent strategic moves. \"There are forces out there that say ... Reuther would be rolling in his grave,\" Smith said. \"I happen to disagree with that. \"There is ample evidence ... that when crisis situations arose, Walter Reuther would take a pragmatic view.\"

September 7, 2009

Dad, daughter share spots at Wayne State University School of Medicine

Several media outlets nationwide picked up this Associated Press story about 47-year-old Ted Hunter and 22-year-old Kara Hunter, both students at Wayne State University's School of Medicine. He\'s scheduled to graduate next spring, while she\'s just started as part of the class of 2013. Kara Hunter earned her undergraduate degree at Oakwood University in Huntsville, Ala., but said she wanted to return to her home state for her medical studies. "He will motivate me not only to focus and concentrate on my studies, he will also be there whenever I need someone to talk to about any issue that I may be going through,\" said Kara.

September 6, 2009