The Wayne State University men's hockey team lost to Brown University 7-3 in the second of two weekend away games. WSU won the first game 5-3. In the second game, WSU scored back-to-back power-play goals to make the final score 7-3, but it wasn't enough to prevent Brown from posting its first win of the season.

Wayne State University is identified among a select group of nonprofits that are running successful fundraising campaigns despite Michigan's weak economy. Wayne State's campaign is right on track, said Susan Burns, president of the Wayne State University Foundation and vice president for development and alumni affairs. The university had a goal to raise $335 million toward its total goal of $500 million by the end of fiscal 2006 on Sept. 30. It has exceeded that goal by at least $1.8 million, Burns said. Southeast Michigan nonprofits collectively are attempting to raise more than $5.3 billion in one of Michigan's weakest economic climates. A photo of Burns accompanies the article.

Channel 7 reporter Heather Catallo featured an investigative story about credit card deals involving universities in Michigan. The University of Michigan and Michigan State University both have agreements with credit card companies that allow the creditors access to students and alumni for marketing purposes while providing income to the institutions, ranging up to $11 million over a period of time. Wayne State, however, refuses to allow credit card companies on campus to solicit students. "We really perceive that those groups are coming on campus to make money off of the students and we're not going to permit it," said David Strauss, Wayne State's dean of students.

Evening talk show host Tatum Eason had a lengthy conversation with a caller regarding the contract negotiations between the WSU School of Medicine and The Detroit Medical Center, including a Monday Detroit News editorial about the appointment of a mediator with ties to DMC administrators. Eason and the caller expressed concern about the seriousness of the matter and its impact on the city of Detroit. The host mentioned that Dr. Robert Mentzer is the chief negotiator for the Medical School but he opined that President Irvin D. Reid would have to "sign off" on any agreement. Eason observed that it would be fascinating to sit in on the negotiations.

A brief notes that the Wayne State University Board of Governors has approved nearly $4 million in capital projects on the Detroit campus.

The Wayne State University Red Cross Club is highlighted in the Crain's "Focus: Philanthropy feature section as recipients of the "Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award." The club boasts more than 50 volunteer members who plan and carry out their own initiatives playing a large role in the volunteer program for the Detroit-based American Red Cross Southeastern Michigan Chapter. Currently the club is assisting with blood drives, fundraising events and the annual Blanket Days for the Homeless.

The above media outlets ran briefs about "The Spirit of Regional Cooperation" discussion to be held Nov. 16 at the Southfield Westin. Wayne State University\'s Detroit Orientation Institute has partnered with area leadership organizations to present the event, featuring remarks by Edsel B. Ford II. Contact information is provided.

Afif Safieh, the Palestinian Ambassador to the United States, began a 3-day visit to Michigan yesterday, which includes a speaking engagement today at Wayne State University.

Ryan Oshnock, 22, played football for Wayne State for four years, ending his college career on Saturday, Nov. 11, with a 21-17 loss to Ferris State University. He lettered all four seasons and started the last three years for WSU. "It's great to go out with a winner. It's the school's first winning season in 13 years. This was a tough way to end it, with a loss, but it was still a great accomplishment for the team and was probably my best year," Oshnock said. WSU secondary coach and defensive coordinator Kurt Mattix added, "He did a great job for us. He's been a leader for us both on and off the field." Oshnock will graduate next month with his bachelor's degree in education. WSU finished its season with an overall 6-5 record and a 6-4 record in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Wayne State's GO-GIRL program to boost math skills and confidence in seventh-grade girls is accepting applications for the winter semester, which starts in January. GO-GIRL is free and open to a limited number of students. Registration information is provided.

Edsel B. Ford II will be the keynote speaker at "The Spirit of Regional Cooperation" discussion on regional planning initiatives, Nov. 16, 7:30 a.m., at the Southfield Westin. Wayne State University's Detroit Orientation Institute is a sponsor.

Wayne State University President Irvin D. Reid expressed disappointment in the passage of Proposal 2 last week. He pledged WSU remains committed to racial, ethnic, gender and religious diversity. The university will study how the measure affects its policies, and if needed, draw up alternatives.

Following the passage of the controversial Proposal 2, which bans affirmative action at public higher education institutions and in Michigan government, Wayne State University President Irvin D. Reid said he will continue to oppose it. "As the most diverse institution of higher education in the state and the only urban research university in the state, we remain committed to including people of all backgrounds on our campus," he said. "We have long welcomed people of every race, color, and creed and both genders as equals in roles ranging from students and faculty to staff and administrators. We also recognize the importance of the rule of law and we fully respect the decision made by the voters of Michigan. We expect that many details of how the ballot measures affect operations will still need to be determined."

Many believe that anti-Arab and anti-Muslim sentiment after 9/11 may be easing as several people of Middle Eastern descent have been elected this year, among them Wayne State University alumnus Keith Ellison. The Minnesota resident, originally from Detroit, is the first Muslim to be elected to Congress, receiving 56 percent of the vote in his district.

Wayne State University's GO-GIRL (Gaining Options-Girls Investigate Real Life) program, which is designed to boost math skills 7th-grade girls since its start in 2002, is accepting applications for the winter semester. The 10-week Saturday program, hosted by WSU's College of Education, will launch in January 2007. GO-GIRL is free and open to a limited number of female 7th-graders. The application deadline is Dec. 15. A Web-site is provided for further information and application forms.

The Ferris State University football team upset Wayne State University, 21-17, Saturday. Details of the game are given. Standout Warriors running back Joique Bell gained 252 yards in the game to become the 14th player in Division II football history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season. "It's a great accomplishment," Bell said. "Not just for me, but for all of the (offensive) linemen who worked hard in the off-season."

Law professor Bob Sedler was interviewed on the Warren Pierce show Sunday morning regarding ramifications of the passage of Proposal 2 in Michigan.

The station ran a brief segment during the evening from an interview with Charles Hyde of the History Department regarding the upcoming meeting between President George Bush and auto company officials. Hyde pointed out that auto company officials are usually skilled, experienced managers and that a former Secretary of Defense, Robert McNamara, headed a major automaker before being tabbed for the DOD position.

The Oakland edition carries a feature on Peter Lichtenberg, director of WSU's Institute of Gerontology (IOG) and recipient of a statewide award from the Michigan Society of Gerontology earlier this month for his work to help Michiganders have better lives as they age. "Lichtenberg is nationally prominent for helping to bring tens of millions of dollars in grants to Wayne State since taking the top job at the Institute of Gerontology in 1998," writes Bill Laitner. The IOG director, who notes he has "a love and rapport" with older people, offers various suggestions throughout the article on how to keep the mind and body younger. The author of a widely acclaimed book, "Handbook of Dementia," he speaks frequently before local seniors groups to give helpful advice. "Even if you put it off until 70, the benefits of exercise and a new hobby are still there," he points out. A sidebar includes tips from Lichtenberg on how families can best assist aging parents and others. A photo of him with his 24-month-old daughter accompanies the story.

This article looks at the ramifications of the passage of Proposal 2 in Michigan. One university program that could be impacted is Wayne State's Go Girls program, which helps 7th-grade girls improve their math skills. The program may now have to admit boys or seek more private funding. The University of Michigan has said it will legally challenge the affirmative action ban passed by voters. Many state-based programs are struggling to determine how their provisions will have to change to keep them going. For example, the state has a Contractors Assistance Program that offers training to minority and women contractors. It was unclear whether that program can continue.