ACT, SAT add new test, raise their fees

Wayne State is noted in a sidebar item as one of Michigan's universities that does not recommend the optional ACT writing test for admissions consideration. Wayne State is joined by 10 of the state's colleges and universities not requiring or recommending the ACT Test. ACT spokesman Ken Gullette cautions students not to take the writing test if it's not necessary and says that concerns that some colleges may change their minds and require it in a year are unfounded. "I doubt seriously any college will pull the rug out from under a student. Any school that isn't requiring it now isn't likely to require it within the next two year," Gullette says.

February 7, 2005

Safe and sound

Kevin Deegan Krause, assistant political science professor, commented about the upcoming summit between the United States and Russia in the Slovak capital of Bratislava. \"I think Bratislava was probably a likely choice [for the summit] because it has advantages for Bush without any major disadvantages for Putin,\" Krause said.

February 7, 2005

RIAA ups and downs

Wayne State University is noted as one of 23 universities and colleges where computer network users have been sued for participating in peer-to-peer file sharing through services such as KaZaa, eDonkey and Limewire. Steven Marks, the RIAA's general counsel, said, "Today's university and college students are tomorrow's leaders…Students need to understand that just because someone else's property or creations can be obtained easily and freely without anyone seemingly knowing, there are consequences, because it is stealing."

February 7, 2005

Granholm may face her toughest year

In a story reviewing Jennifer Granholm's tenure as Michigan's governor, higher education is mentioned as taking heavy hits during budget cut decisions. State spending cuts during her term have totaled $170 million, which analysts say is pushing up tuition costs. "I remain hopeful that we will be treated better in the new budget, but if we're not viewed as a budget priority from here on, that would be a very inconsistent message," said Michael Boulus, executive director of the President's Council of State Universities in Michigan.

February 7, 2005

Changes sought for Merit Awards

Gov. Jennifer Granholm will propose Tuesday that Michigan students who finish two years of college would receive up to $4,000 from the state to help them complete a bachelor's degree or pay off community college costs. The scholarship would replace the current $2,500 Merit Award scholarship for high school graduates who do well on state standardized tests.

February 7, 2005

Calendar: February 24

A calendar item about the Feb 24 Gibbs Lecture at the Wayne State Law School has been running regularly on the calendar page. The lecture, which focused on the protection of religious freedom under the Constitution, was delivered by Robert Sedler, distinguished professor of law.

February 7, 2005

Dean of law school to speak at summit

Frank Wu, dean of the Wayne State University Law School, will give the keynote address at the annual Ottawa Area Summit on Racism, to be held Feb. 15 at Hope College. Wu says many Asian Americans are regarded as foreigners, even if they never have been abroad and English is their only language. A sidebar that gives facts on the conference includes a photo of Wu.

February 6, 2005

OU has solution to help ease nation's pharmacy problem

A guest op-ed applauds Wayne State University's and Oakland University's agreement to permit OU students to apply for Wayne State's nationally accredited PharmD program following their completion of required program courses at OU. Dean Beverly Schmoll and Assistant Dean Rick Slaughter, Eugene Applebaum College of Health Sciences and Pharmacy, are praised for their initiative "to develop a great opportunity for OU students." Hightower is the dean of Oakland University's School of Health Sciences.

February 6, 2005

A preacher's preacher

A sidebar item accompanying a book review of author Nick Salvatore's "Singing in a Strange Land: C.L. Franklin, the Black Church and the Transformation of America," notes that Salvatore will be speaking and conducting a book signing at Wayne State's Walter P. Reuther Library, 5-7 p.m., on Thursday, Feb. 10.

February 6, 2005

Voice of Asian-American community to speak at summit

Frank H. Wu, dean of Wayne State's Law School, will deliver the keynote address titled "Building Coalitions across Racial Boundaries," at the fifth annual Ottawa Summit on Racism, to be held Feb. 15 at Hope College. Wu says many Asian-Americans are regarded as foreigners even if they never have been abroad and English is the only language they speak.

February 6, 2005

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\"Leaders on Leadership\", a weekly co-production of Wayne State University's School of Business Administration (SBA) and Detroit Public Television, featured Carl Camden, president and COO of Kelly Services. The program host, Larry Fobes of the SBA, and the audience of WSU students, asked Carl Camden about his unique leadership situation as head of a company whose 700,000 employees each year mostly work in other companies\' buildings, doing other companies\' work. Students also learned about the changing workplace, from both the employer and employee perspective.

February 6, 2005

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David Bonior, university professor of labor, appeared on "Talk Back" with host Hugh Hamilton. Bonior addressed the topic "Worker's Rights are Human Rights."

February 6, 2005

Long-forgotten autobiography reveals two amazing stories

Journalism lecturer, Jack Lessenberry writes that this is the story of one of Black History's amazing unknown pioneers, a man born a slave who became a university president, and also the story of a dedicated young white woman, associate professor of Classics, Greek and Latin Michele Valerie Ronnick. Ronnick edited "The Autobiography of William Sanders Scarborough: An American Journey from Slavery to Scholarship," recently published by the WSU Press. "His story remains living proof that if you work hard, aim high and dream big dreams, you can overcome tremendous obstacles."

February 6, 2005

OU has solution to help ease nation's pharmacy problem

Kenneth Hightower, the dean of Oakland University's School of Health Sciences proposes in an op-ed a pharmacy program that begins at OU and ends at WSU. He predicts a need for doctoral level pharmacists, as the role of pharmacist changes.

February 6, 2005

OU + WSU = right prescription

An editorial extends kudos to Oakland University and Wayne State University for taking steps that will benefit both students and taxpayers. As a result of an agreement signed Tuesday, pre-pharmacy students at Oakland who complete a bachelor's degree in health sciences and meet certain admission requirements will be enrolled in WSU's pharmacy program. "For OU students the agreement means completing their doctorates in pharmacy in seven years rather than eight. For taxpayers, it means no duplication of pharmacy programs at two schools about 30 miles apart."

February 5, 2005

The job of a lifetime

Wayne State is noted as one of the sites recently for alumni to participate in auditions for the NBC reality show "The Apprentice."

February 5, 2005

Highlights of the past week's action at the Capitol

Jeremy Hughes, the state's chief academic officer, was selected Monday as Michigan's acting schools superintendent. Hughes will replace Tom Watkins, who has accepted a position at Wayne State University.

February 5, 2005

Area sports in brief

Women's hockey: Wayne State freshman goaltender Valery Turcotte is the defensive player of the week and Warriors forward Ashley King freshman of the week in the College Hockey America Women. Turcotte stopped 32 of 34 shots in two wins against Quinnipiac, and King scored twice in 3:34 in Saturday's 3-1 win.

February 5, 2005

Hot shooting Warriors surge to one-point win

Wayne State's Kristen Rogers nailed two free throws with 5.1 seconds remaining as the women's basketball team defeated Gannon University on Saturday, Feb. 5. The win snapped a four-game home losing skid and a three-game overall losing streak for Wayne State. A photo of Warrior sophomore guard Cherita Smith is included.

February 5, 2005

Men's hockey can't hold lead in 5-2 loss

The Wayne State men's hockey team could not hold onto an early lead losing a College Hockey America league contest by a 5-2 score on Feb. 5. A photo of Warrior sophomore Jason Bloomingburg is included.

February 5, 2005