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Dodge, lighthouses, MSU make Notable list

Two books published by Wayne State University Press (WSUP) are featured among the top 20 of "The 2006 Michigan Most Notable Books." The list is the Library of Michigan's annual selection of up to 20 recommended books that reflect Michigan 's cultural heritage. The books are either written by a Michigan resident or about a Michigan-related topic. WSUP's contributions include: "The Dodge Brothers: The Men, the Motor Cars and the Legacy," by Charles K. Hyde; and, "Under Michigan: The Story of Michigan's Rocks and Fossils," by Charles Ferguson Barker.

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"The NSA Warrant-less Surveillance Program: Is it Legal?" will be the focus of a panel of legal experts Monday, Feb. 13, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Bernath Auditorium, in the Adamany Undergraduate Library. Featuring Prof. C.J. Peters of Wayne State 's Law School ; Associate Dean David Moran; Prof. Brad Roth; Michael Steinberg, Legal Director of the Michigan Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, and Wayne State law professor Gregory Fox will be the moderator.

Canadian-U.S. ties expanded

Two research-heavy fiber optic networks announced Thursday that they have joined forces and cables using the Windsor-Detroit tunnel. The two organizations are the fiber optic telecommunications networks used by universities, libraries, nonprofit groups, elementary and high schools as well as government agencies in Ontario and Michigan . "The issue is capacity and speed," said John Camp, chairman of Merit and chief information officer at Wayne State University . "The research that is truly breakthrough like medical research and air pollution takes a lot of computer power. It will make it quicker to pass data back and forth."

Motown legend settles into council job, picks up new gigs

In a profile story about her dual career as a Motown performer and freshman member of the Detroit City Council, Martha Reeves says she\'s meeting with Wayne State University officials about trying to start a scholarship fund for music students in the name of Motown greats. Reeves, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame more than 10 years ago, said she wants to make sure that Detroit remembers its musical roots. She wants to find a way to realize a campaign pitch to recognize Motown greats - including herself and the Vandellas - with statues around the city.

State treasurer announces resignation

State Treasurer Jay Rising has announced that he will resign to become vice president and chief financial officer for the Detroit Medical Center hospital system. Rising said he was approached by Detroit Medical Center officials late last year and asked to consider a management position. The center has several hospitals and institutes, 2,000 licensed beds and is the teaching and clinical research site for the Wayne State University School of Medicine.

A Still-Struggling Detroit Puts On Its Game Face

This article on Detroit 's economic condition on the backdrop of hosting Super Bowl XL quotes a Wayne State professor. \"You have population density that\'s almost rural in spots, because there are some areas of the city that are almost totally vacant,\" said John Mogk, a law professor at Wayne State University who specializes in urban development and land use. \"In places, the prairie is taking over the land. It\'s not unusual to drive around the city and see pheasants running down the road.\"

Ontario and Michigan research networks achieve international connection

A different kind of traffic is flowing over the US-Canada border today as Ontario and Michigan officially interconnect their high-speed optical research and education networks utilizing the Detroit-Windsor tunnel. The direct fiber connection is believed to be a first across international borders for regional research and education networks. "Merit\'s member institutions are very excited about this achievement," said John Camp, CIO of Wayne State University and chair of the Merit Board of Directors. "We see this as a critical step in developing a Regional Optical Network (RON) in the Great Lakes Region. A Great Lakes RON will eliminate geographic barriers for cross-institutional and cross-border collaborative research." Photos of Camp are included.

Ontario and Michigan research networks achieve international connection

Ontario and Michigan have officially interconnected their high-speed optical research and education networks utilizing the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. The direct fiber connection is believed to be a first across international borders for regional research and education networks. John Camp, CIO of Wayne State University and chair of the Merit Board of Directors, commented about the new Detroit-Windsor connection which has the capacity to transmit large amounts of data at very fast speeds. \"We see this as a critical step in developing a Regional Optical Network (RON) in the Great Lakes Region. A Great Lakes RON will eliminate geographic barriers for cross-institutional and cross-border collaborative research."

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