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A high volume of security breaches on college campuses, including about a dozen reports this summer, underscores a growing concern among privacy advocates: Colleges and universities aren\'t up to speed when it comes to safeguarding information on their networks. A USA TODAY review of public reports, including announcements and news stories, found 109 computer-related breaches at 76 schools since January 2005. In the past 18 months, colleges were the source of one-third to half of all publicly disclosed breaches, reports by privacy and cyber-security groups suggest. That\'s a larger share than financial services, government, retail or health care.

Rape at US Colleges Often Fueled by Alcohol

Antonia Abbey, WSU professor of community medicine and psychology, is quoted in this research article about the part alcohol plays in the high rate of college campus sexual assaults in the country. According to a report from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), in nearly half of the incidents of sexual assault on college campuses, both the rape survivor and perpetrator are consuming alcohol when the attack occurs. "Some (men) know what they are doing and have it all planned out, and some have a warped sense of entitlement and callous disregard for women," says Abbey, lead author of the NIAAA report.

$2.3 million increase to CMU awaits Granholm's signature

This student newspaper at Central Michigan University carries an article mentioning that CMU will receive $2.3 million more in tentative state budget allocations than it did a year ago. The funding bill, approved recently by state legislators, is awaiting Gov. Granholm's signature. CMU has announced a 17.8 percent tuition hike but will lock in the new rate for five years. The story notes that Wayne State announced a 5.8 percent tuition increase last week.

Ad covering art has artist red hot

Bill McGraw's column includes an item about Margaret Mattic, playwright and Wayne State graduate, who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. She was the author of three plays, including "Mother of Pearl," which will be read at a Sept. 11 tribute in the Community Arts Auditorium. Jazz music and a video on Mattic also will be featured. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or at the event, which will benefit minority journalism and theatre students.

Kettering offers internship, co-op forum

A team from Wayne State University will be among those competing in the Internship and Co-op Challenge at Kettering University in Flint . The competition provides an opportunity for co-op and intern students throughout the state to meet, network and promote the benefits of their programs. Twenty-one teams from various corporate and non-profit organizations will participate. The event is sponsored by the Michigan Council for Internships and Cooperative Education.

Grants offer students more money for college

Two new Pell grants are being offered by the federal government to eligible Detroit college students this fall. The Academic Competitiveness Grant is geared toward first- and second-year college students who are eligible for Pell Grants and have completed high school. The second grant, Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent, is aimed at third-and fourth-year students majoring in science, technology, math or foreign language. Information is available at www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov.

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Sharon Lean of the Political Science Department was interviewed by Frank Turner on the 7 p.m. news regarding political ramifications of Fidel Castro's illness and hospitalization. She pointed out that Castro's regime has survived more than 40 years of isolationism and a U.S.-initiated trade embargo, yet he has remained in power and is still beloved in that country. Lean added that should Castro's brother Raoul succeed the ailing leader, Cuba would be in store for more of the same.

The MTV revolution rocks the quarter-century marketing and publications

Carol Vernallis, Wayne State associate professor of media arts and studies and author of "Experiencing Music Video: Aesthetics and Cultural Context" and "The Art and Industry of Music Video: Conversations and Essays," offered an expert viewpoint about the positive influence MTV has had on the music industry since its creation in 1981. "In the 80's, when music videos appeared, there was a shift of interest toward singles, away from albums… I think even rap was born from the music video (because) it became more than somebody just kind of speaking," Vernallis said. "There's a tie between fashion, and gesture and music that's much tighter than before music videos." She said the trend was engineered by MTV and has rippled through the whole industry.

Schools ride the hybrid auto trend

Wayne State is among Michigan colleges and universities currently taking steps to educate engineering and mechanics students about hybrid vehicles. WSU, along with Lawrence Tech and Macomb Community College, is offering programs on hybrids, which combine gasoline and a rechargeable battery as power sources. Wayne State introduced a course on hybrid design and theory two years ago. The University of Michigan is expected to follow the trend with an available course later this year, while Michigan State University also plans on, eventually, offering hybrid courses.

Wayne State professor takes a close look at office bullies

This article on bullying in the workplace includes comments by Wayne State social organizational psychologist Loraleigh Keashly, who says such behavior can be substantially reduced by programs that encourage employees to talk openly with management. Underlying problems in an organizational culture - such as feelings of "not being heard" by management contribute to daily forms of aggression in the workplace, she says. Similar articles about Keashly's work have been published previously, as mentioned in this report.

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