Bing, Cockrel push downsizing Detroit
Detroit Mayoral Candidates Ken Cockrel Jr. and Dave Bing participated in a town hall meeting yesterday in Wayne State's Spencer Partrich Auditorium.
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Detroit/Windsor Film Festival
A brief mentions that the Detroit/Windsor Film Festival will take place June 25-29 on the campuses of Wayne State University and the University of Windsor.
Ordinance options
Wayne State University law professor Noah Hall comments in an article on water rights.
Chrysler's Dead End?
In a Q&A piece, history professor Charles Hyde comments extensively regarding Chrysler's purchase by Cerebrus and the automaker's impending bankruptcy action.
CCTV in China about Detroit and its future
A news segment about Detroit and its future, aired in China by its CCTV earlier this week, includes comments from President Jay Noren; Randal Charlton, director of Wayne State's TechTown; and professor Greg Auner regarding the university's advances in new technologies, such as biotech, nanotechnology and alternative energy. The TechOne building and the Wayne State University name are visible in some video shots.
Two Michigan medical schools receptive to treating prisoners
A story about a Michigan Senate proposal to have medical schools provide health care for prisoners in the state includes a comment from Richard Bernstein, chair of the WSU Board of Governors. He said such a plan could potentially improve medical care for prisoners.
Michiganders, don't panic over the swine flu just yet
Dr. Suzanne White, head of emergency medicine at Wayne State University, and Matt Seeger, professor and chair of the Department of Communication, comment on the concerns of Michigan residents over the swine flu.
A day in the life
A lengthy profile on poet M.L. Liebler mentions that he teaches at Wayne State.
Wayne State's new building dedicated to nurturing ideas that generate jobs
Wayne State University celebrates the grand opening of its Marvin I. Danto Engineering Development Center (EDC) at 1 p.m. today. The EDC is a $28 million, three-story structure adjoining the main College of Engineering building. The wind turbine atop the building is mentioned in the Detroit News article. Funding for the project comes from the state and a $3 million donation by retired Troy businessman Marvin I. Danto, who is a WSU engineering graduate. The Free Press article is accompanied by a sidebar with additional details and a photo. The Detroit News article is accompanied by an image of the EDC.
Detroit's Gets First Wind Turbine
Installation began Monday on Detroit\'s first wind turbine, located on the roof of Wayne State's Engineering Technology Building. The Franklin Vertical Axis Wind Turbine will be used to power the computer lab in the building. The turbine can generate six kilowatts of electricity, which is stored in a battery to permit use as needed. Caisheng Wang, director of the computer lab, is quoted about the potential of renewable energy sources on campus and elsewhere.
DPS forum with Robert Bobb
An item on the TV-7 Web page notes that Robert Bobb, emergency financial manager for Detroit Public Schools, will host his first public forum tonight at 7:00 p.m. in Wayne State University's Community Arts Auditorium. Bobb will field questions from audience members and Michigan Chronicle Editor Bankole Thompson. The event is free and open to the public.
EXT Life Sciences close to reaching fundraising goal
TechTown-based EXT Life Sciences is rounding-up the commercialization of its first product, a drug that could turn out to be a powerful, yet versatile, anti-oxidant. The product is a spin-off of Wayne State University research.
Bobb calls for dramatic improvements for DPS
Yesterday evening's WDET Town Hall session at Wayne State featuring Robert Bobb, emergency financial manager for the Detroit Public Schools, received extensive media coverage, as noted above and in the links below, which include the Fox 2 on-air report. WDET is rebroadcasting the session today. The Michigan Front Page also sent a reporter to the event.
Wayne State epidemiologist Hector Gonzalez tanks swine flu preventive measures
A news story on the swine flu outbreak includes an interview with Wayne State epidemiologist Hector Gonzalez, who discussed preventive measures.
WDET town hall with Robert Bobb
In a morning news report yesterday, the station mentioned the WDET Town Hall with Robert Bobb, scheduled for that evening at Wayne State
WSU unveils $28M engineering facility
Wayne State University today opened the doors of a new engineering facility that leaders say will be a hotbed for cutting-edge research in sustainable energy technology, biotech innovation and other high-tech industries. The Marvin I. Danto Engineering Development Center is a $28 million, three-story structure that adjoins the existing main College of Engineering. The building offers new labs, an auditorium and space for student research projects, among other features. Funding for the project comes from the state and a $3 million donation by retired Troy businessman and former engineering student Marvin I. Danto and other private gifts, according to the university. The detnews.com Web site will be running more details and photos later. A photo of the facility is included in the Oakland Business Review. This story has run in 159 media outlets nationwide today.
Wayne State University's College of Engineering installs first-of-its-kind, small wind energy turbine in North America
Wayne State University has erected a Franklin Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) -- the first small wind energy turbine of its kind in North America -- atop the university\'s Engineering Technology Building. Mounted on a mast that extends the unit 30 feet into the air, the VAWT\'s 5kW of electrical energy will initially power the computer lab in the 20,000-square-foot building. \"Wayne State\'s decision to use the Franklin Wind Turbine as an alternative for powering its own laboratories reflects the university\'s \'translational\' research mission and its commitment to integrate sustainable technology into virtually every aspect of our operations,\" said Ralph Kummler, dean of the College of Engineering. This story has run in 171 media outlets nationwide today.
WSU health clinic is now available to all students
Barbara Redman, Wayne State University College of Nursing dean, and Stephen Cavanaugh, associate dean, comment in a story about the university's expanded health clinic. Starting Sept. 1 any student, undergraduate or graduate, who comes to campus for classes can use the facility. Students get one free visit per semester but pay for follow-up visits, well-woman exams, some types of mental health care and routine physicals. The clinic started in 2006 in response to the growing on-campus population at WSU. It\'s run by nurse practitioners, Redman said, which makes it more cost-effective than being treated by doctors.
Great Lakes sinkholes a window to ancient life
Wayne State University geology professor Mark Baskaran comments in a story about scientists discovering life-forms akin to those found in some of Earth's most extreme environments. Scientists studying submerged sinkholes in the Great Lakes off the coast of northern Michigan have stumbled onto the findings discovered in Huron's Thunder Bay.
DETROIT: Bobb to meet with public Tuesday
Robert Bobb, Detroit Public Schools\' emergency financial manager, plans to hold a town hall meeting, his first in-depth, public meeting since taking the job in March, at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The event is free. It is to take place at Wayne State University\'s Community Arts Auditorium.