Artrageous! Benefit uplifts community's cultural life Fanclub

an organization which supports arts programs for low- and middle-income areas, sponsored a benefit Jan. 29th with the help of a presentation on "wearable art" from Wayne State, The College of Creative Studies and Cranbrook.

February 3, 2005

Immigration Insights

William H. Dance, who teaches in the WSU Law School, wrote an op-ed on the "varying degrees and vague definitions of torture" in the light of the attorney general to be Alberto Gonzalez's apparent morally fogged lack of clarity on the subject.

February 3, 2005

Resignation reopens question of who controls Michigan's school leader

In a letter to the editor, Michael Addonizio, professor of education leadership and policy studies at WSU, contends that having an elected State Board of Education in Michigan is a good idea in spite of the fact that the "board is neither powerful nor particularly influential in setting school policy." He points out that the board provides "a check and balance against the reform ideas that come form the governor and the Legislature."

February 3, 2005

Do labor politics follow the rules?

In an editorial about the complaint of a mayoral candidate that a labor organization in the city is bending campaign rules regarding how it gets out the vote for candidates it supports, the newspaper cites a 2004 study of the South Bay Labor Council "published by labor scholars at Wayne State University in Detroit." A sentence in the report deals with how the council mobilizes precinct walkers who solicit votes door-to-door. The candidate who complained claims that using paid union staff who are assigned to the council for several weeks to work on campaigns is an unfair practice, and the editorial agrees that the issue does raise questions.

February 3, 2005

Alt-pop Snowhite group wants to be the fairest of all

A feature on the Detroit News Battle of the Bands, a talent search competition that gives local individuals and groups a chance for greater public recognition, focuses on the group Snowhite and mentions that lead vocalist Christian Berishaj is a music major at Wayne State.

February 3, 2005

People Making News

Douglas Drake, formerly associate director of the State Policy Center at Wayne State University, has been hired by Public Policy Associates Inc. in Lansing as a senior policy consultant.

February 3, 2005

Race and law authority to kick off lecture series

An article about the guest speaker for the first lecture in a series on diversity and legal education at the University of Mississippi mentions that the second lecture in the series will be given by Frank Wu, dean of the Wayne State University Law School. He will speak March 23 on "Diversity in the New World: The Future of Legal Education."

February 3, 2005

2/3 ENTERTAINMENT PART 2

\"Death of a Salesman,\" featuring a man who spends his entire lifetime trying to become the man he thinks he should be will be performed at Wayne State University\'s Hilberry Theatre ensemble. The play continues through March 24 and performance times vary. Tickets range from $22-$13.

February 3, 2005

Thursday entertainment: The List!

\"White on White,\" an exhibition of ceramics curated by Jae Won Lee, is at WSU's Elaine L. Jacob Gallery through March 4. The gallery location, phone number and exit times are given.

February 3, 2005

Ex-schools chief accepts Wayne State job

Tom Watkins, who resigned as Michigan's state schools superintendent, has accepted a job with Wayne State University as special assistant to President Irvin D. Reid, specializing in K-12 initiatives. Watkins' salary was not immediately available, but the position will be funded through a grant.

February 2, 2005

Wayne State alums get first shot at 'Apprentice'

A brief in the television section mentions that the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice," is holding auditions for Wayne State alums only on Thursday, Feb. 3, on the main campus.

February 2, 2005

Lifetime Achievement

An article about a retrospective exhibit on the work of retired WSU professor Peter Gilleran, says he is best known as an educator on the Wayne State campus. The exhibit was curated by Stanley Rosenthal, associate professor of art and art history.

February 2, 2005

Former state superintendent joins Wayne State

Wayne State's appointment of Thomas Watkins, outgoing superintendent of public instruction for Michigan, to a new position overseeing K-12 initiatives at the university, is noted in a brief. In his new role, Watkins will be responsible for developing and assessing learning programs that benefit children in kindergarten through high school, along with initiatives to help students prepare for college.

February 2, 2005

Couple give from the heart

The Detroit News reprinted a story in the Southfield and Oak Park "Neighborhood News" editions profiling Harriet and Allan Gelfond and their funding of a $10,000 scholarship for Wayne State University social work majors. Previously the story appeared in a Jan. 26 "Neighborhood News" section for Farmington, Farmington Hills and Novi.

February 2, 2005

Saginaw expert joins CMU board

Sam R. Kottamasu, a radiologist with a Saginaw firm and professor of radiology at the WSU School of Medicine, has been chosen by Gov. Jennifer Granholm as a member of the Central Michigan University Board of Trustees.

February 2, 2005

Ex-schools chief takes job with Wayne State

Tom Watkins will be special assistant to the president at WSU after resigning from his job as Michigan's K-12 School's chief.

February 2, 2005

Titans stick together at Wayne State

Two Traverse City West football players have signed letters of intent with Wayne State University. The 240 pound Ben Van Zale was recruited as a middle linebacker and 190-pound Tony Gourlay as a strong safety.

February 2, 2005

Men's Hockey Freshman Earns Conference Honor

Wayne State University freshman defenseman Mark Bradshaw has been selected College Hockey America Rookie of the Week for his performance last weekend in the Warriors\' road series at Nebraska-Omaha. The Warriors play their final road series of the season this Friday and Saturday and CHA leader Bemidji State.

February 2, 2005

Men's Hockey Freshman Earns Conference Honor

Wayne State University freshman defenseman Mark Bradshaw has been selected College Hockey America Rookie of the Week for his performance last weekend in the Warriors\' road series at Nebraska-Omaha. The Warriors play their final road series of the season this Friday and Saturday and CHA leader Bemidji State.

February 2, 2005

Watkins is hired for WSU post

Wayne State University President Irvin D. Reid commented in a news release about the appointment of Tom Watkins, former state superintendent of public schools, as special assistant to the president at Wayne State University. Reid said that Watkins' knowledge of K-12 education, his advocacy for high standards and high achievement for all students and his experience working with administrators and public officials will be assets.

February 2, 2005