Employment Struggles: Seeking a new course

Wayne State is mentioned in an article about the recent trend of laid-off auto workers heading back to school, and how Michigan colleges and universities are aiding in their education. While colleges aren\'t tracking exact statistics, counselors, professors and administrators say higher education institutions are attracting many of the former workers. Wayne State and the University of Detroit Mercy are talking with Wayne County Community College to offer various points of entry to these students.

July 24, 2006

3 candidates in Democratic primary

An article about candidates for the state House in the Aug. 8 primary lists Joe Hawver, research associate at Wayne State , as a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 20th Michigan House District.

July 24, 2006

DeWitt woman receives Wayne State scholarship

Erika Nelson, a senior in the mortuary science program at Wayne State , was awarded the Gordon W. Rose Scholarship by the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The award recognizes academic achievement and leadership.

July 24, 2006

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Winnipeg resident Ashley King, a sophomore on the Wayne State women\'s hockey team, has received national scholar honors from the American Women\'s Hockey Coaches Association. The honor goes to hockey players with outstanding academic performances. King was named to the College Hockey America All-Academic team last season and earned the Wayne State Women\'s Hockey President's Award for her academic success. Next season, she will captain the team.

July 24, 2006

Sphinx looking for young musicians

Background information is provided about the Sphinx Preparatory Music Institute and Sphinx Overture programs hosted by Wayne State University's Department of Music. Enrollment is open for the 2006-2007 academic year as Sphinx Prep enters its third year, offering classes to Metro Detroit students in music history and instrumental performance. This will be the first year for Sphinx Overture which offers beginner-level Suzuki style group lessons and subsidized private instruction in violin performance to youth ages 11-13. Contact information about Sphinx Prep and Overture is provided.

July 23, 2006

Paralyzed man hopes for results from experimental surgery

The Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, a part of Wayne State University, has announced plans to apply to the Food and Drug Administration to begin clinical trials of a medical procedure designed to regenerate damaged tissue around the spinal cord. The procedure, developed by Dr. Carlos Lima, a physician known in the international medical community for his work with paralyzed patients, involves packing the patient's own stem cells around the damaged cells. Following the surgery, patients may gradually experience less pain and regain some use of paralyzed limbs.

July 23, 2006

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Frederic Pearson, director of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies here, was interviewed by Chuck Stokes on the "Spotlight on the News" program Sunday afternoon regarding the conflict in the Middle East .

July 23, 2006

Think tank promotes arts as an economic draw

The little-known Center for Arts and Public Policy at Wayne State is "the think tank you've never heard of," according to theatre critic Martin Kohn. "We do thinking about stuff that ought to be thought about but people don't have the time," explains theatre professor David Magidson. In a few weeks the center will publish its latest study, which points out that arts and culture form one of Michigan 's key industries. Magidson and Bernard Brock, late co-director of the center, began the study some time ago to look at how the arts have become a tourism magnet for certain cities. As an example, they used Stratford , Ontario . A photo of Magidson accompanies the article.

July 23, 2006

Legislature ready to wrap up budgets

An AP story notes that state lawmakers hope to have an annual budget approved before they wrap up business in Lansing this week. The proposed budget would give a funding boost to Michigan public universities for the first time in recent years. The biggest winner would be Grand Valley State , with an increase pegged at 6 percent. Wayne State and Michigan Tech would receive the lowest proportional increases, at 2.5 percent.

July 23, 2006

State schools raise tuition

Wayne State and Oakland Universities will be the last of Michigan 's 15 public universities to announce this year's tuition hikes. OU is expected to announce its increase on Monday, and WSU on Wednesday. Thus far, tuition increases at public universities in the state have ranged between 5.5 and 17.8 percent. Students at some universities are considering dropping out of school until they can earn enough money to come back, according to a Detroit News story by Marisa Schultz.

July 22, 2006

Jeep turns to bobblehead campaign

Professor Hugh Cannon of the School of Business Administration commented on a new Chrysler Group television advertising campaign for its Jeep sport-utility vehicle. The spots feature bobble-head dolls rather than actors as a way to get the attention of younger buyers. "It's a whole new way of thinking of advertising - getting consumers involved," Cannon says. "If you can get people involved they're doing the advertising themselves."

July 22, 2006

Orvie!, a new musical about segregationist Michigan mayor

An article about a new musical on the life of former Dearborn Mayor Orville Hubbard mentions that the lyrist, David L. Good, is the author of a 1989 biography about Hubbard. Titled "Orvie, the Dictator of Dearborn," the book is published by Wayne State University Press.

July 22, 2006

Composer wins Apple Award

Columnist Sally Gerak writes about the annual Apple Award event held at the Masonic Temple . Sponsored by Wayne State University and the Nederlander Company, the award recognizes distinguished achievement in the arts. Honored this year was composer/lyricist Steven Schwartz. Several photos from the celebration, including one of Sharon Vasquez, dean of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts, accompany the write-up.

July 21, 2006

Two Pointers play part in promoting health care

The article mentions that two Grosse Pointe area woman who have Wayne State University ties will be special guests at the Sept. 21 Lifefeline Awards event hosted by thte WSU College of Nursing. They are Sue Webb of the nursing faculty and Mado Lie, a member of the college's Board of Visitors. The event raises money for scolarships. "Because our region is in the midst of a nurse shortage, providing funds for student and faculty support is key," said Dean Barbara Redman.

July 21, 2006

Richard Chasdi appeared on a special evening edition of "Flashpoint"

Richard Chasdi, adjunct faculty member affiliated with the WSU Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, appeared on a special evening edition of "Flashpoint" examining the conflict between Israel and the Hesbollah in Lebanon . Chasdi, an expert on terrorism and international conflict, joined fellow panelist Detroit Free Press reporter Niraj Warikoo during the 30-minute segment moderated by WDIV news anchors Devin Scillian and Carmen Harlan. The moderator mentioned that Chasdi is with Wayne State .

July 21, 2006

WSU stadium undergoes major renovation

Wayne State's Adams Field is undergoing a major renovation that may give a boost to the recruiting of players for the football program. The university is installing FieldTurf, a synthetic playing surface that strongly resembles natural grass. A third of NFL stadiums and more than 30 major college programs now use the surface. Installation is underway and the field will be ready for the Warriors' home opener in early September. "We have looked at various turf options for nearly two years and the obvious choice for us was FieldTurf," said athletic director Rob Fournier. The article notes that Wayne State has experienced a "rebirth" under President Irvin D. Reid, and the Athletic Department is part of that renaissance.

July 21, 2006

Our choices for Wayne County senators and representatives

In an editorial announcing its choices for Wayne Country's representatives to the state House and Senate in the upcoming primary election, The News endorses Timothy Bledsoe, Wayne State professor of political science, in House District 1. The district includes Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Township , Farms, Woods, Park, Harper Woods and parts of Detroit . Bledsoe's goals include the targeting of wasteful practices and special interests.

July 21, 2006

In Backdating Scandal, Wilson Sonsini Is Center Stage

Wayne State law professor Peter Henning is quoted in an article about 32 Silicon Valley companies that are being investigated by the SEC for alleged backdating, whereby a company retroactively changes the dates of stock options with the intention of defrauding investors. He commented on possible conflict of interest by one of the law firms that is representing the defendants before the SEC.

July 21, 2006

Student won't let cancer fight take his spirit

A feature story discusses Wayne State University medical student Uzoma Azuh's fight to beat acute myeloid leukemia, a disease that forced the 22-year-old Detroiter to halt his studies to undergo treatment. Along the way, he has searched tirelessly for a bone marrow donor and educated other medical students about the disease. Azuh also has helped organize bone marrow drives at local colleges, working with the American Red Cross and his classmates and he is hoping to sign up potential marrow donors to a worldwide registry to save his life and others. \"It\'s a really important thing, not just for me, but for other families,\" he said. Azuh is planning to return to his classes in the fall, now with a conviction to become an oncologist. \"I\'m going to come out on top, I\'m going to be victorious in this, that\'s just the hope I have,\" he said. A photo of Azuh is included.

July 20, 2006

Wayne State names new corporate, public affairs director

The Wayne State University Office of Marketing and Communications this week named Francine R. Wunder director of corporate and public affairs. Wunder will be responsible for promoting the university\'s 11 schools and colleges and its partnerships with corporate and civic organizations. She has more than 15 years of corporate, agency, association and nonprofit public relations experience in the Detroit and Washington, D.C. areas. Wunder also serves on the boards of the Common Ground Sanctuary, the Jewish Community Council, the American Jewish Committee and New Detroit Inc.

July 20, 2006