Dorm Safety-- Wayne stands out from the pack

A follow-up report on the 11 o'clock news had reporters with hidden cameras visit dormitories at Michigan State the University of Michigan and Wayne State. The report emphasized that the news organization forewarned the universities that it would follow-up on a report three weeks ago that showed how easily strangers can gain access to dormitories. At Michigan State the reporter got in 4 out of 4 dorms and gained free access to all the floors and students in unlocked rooms. At the U of M reporters simply followed kids with access cards into the buildings, and the reporters were easily able to access five dormitories. But at Wayne State the reporters were stopped at South Hall and North Hall and the story ended with the reporter saying of Wayne State security, "Now that's the way it's supposed to be."

March 1, 2005

Inventor of Intermittent Wipers Dies

Robert Kearns, the inventor of intermittent windshield wipers who won multimillion-dollar judgments against Ford and Chrysler for using his idea, died at 77. Kearns, a onetime Wayne State University professor, received numerous patents in 1967 for his wiper design.

March 1, 2005

Journalism door open to minorities

Wayne State\'s Journalism Institute for Minorities (JIM) was established to address the need for more professional journalists of color. The program offers scholarships to minorities, mentoring and internships. \"Many internships in the field of mass communications do not pay,\" said Alicia Nails, JIM\'s interim director.

March 1, 2005

Shifting Directions in Advertising: time for change

Ford Motor Co.\'s advertising is undergoing a corporate face-lift to attract more customers. \"There is this huge proliferation of media. Cash register tapes for heaven sakes, everything is a medium,\" said Hugh Cannon, Adcraft professor of marketing at Wayne State University.

March 1, 2005

Men's Hockey Freshman Named Rookie Of The Week

Wayne freshman center Stavros Paskaris has been selected College Hockey America Rookie of the Week for the first time this season. The conference\'s top-scoring newcomer, Paskaris recorded four points on two goals and two assists in WSU\'s three-point weekend (win and a tie) against visiting Air Force this past Saturday and Sunday at the Compuware Sports Arena in Plymouth.

March 1, 2005

WSU to host Gannon in tourney

Wayne State will host Gannon (Pa.) in the first round of the Great Lakes Conference men's basketball tournament. Senior guard Darrell Evans needs four assists to pass an old record of 200. Evans also ranks second in the nation in assists among NCAA Division II players. The tournaments will feature games today and tomorrow.

March 1, 2005

WSU celebrates national social work month

Wayne State's School of Social Work (SSW) will mark National Social Work Month in March with a memorial celebrating the life of Joseph P. Hourihan, SSW professor emeritus, an open house and an alumni awards luncheon. Details of the events are included in the story.

February 28, 2005

DMC names director of grants development

The Detroit Medical Center, last week, appointed Marilyn Wayland as corporate director of grants development. She was previously administrative director of research and education at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

February 28, 2005

Study: WSU's Economic Impact

This front page story by Antonio Vasquez reports on a study by Lansing-based Anderson Economic Group. The study contends that WSU provides a net benefit of just over $1 billion to the seven counties surrounding it. "The report confirms the significant role of the university in contributing to Michigan's economy and future work force," said Dr. Irvin D. Reid. "Our role as an educational partner with the state continues to be critical to the success of Michigan's economic future." The article features a photo of President Reid (by WSU photographer Rick Bielaczyc).

February 28, 2005

Wayne receives funds for disabilities evaluation

The Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) has been awarded a two-year, $85,000 grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to implement and evaluate a program to prevent abuse of women with disabilities.

February 28, 2005

WSU presents Bernie Katz documentary

The film will be screened on March 6 at 2 pm in the Schaver Music Recital Hall on campus.

February 28, 2005

GM looks for plant leaders in new places

This article discussed the Production Management Leadership Program at Wayne State\'s College of Engineering. The new program was developed in conjunction with Don Wine, a plant manager of more than 1,800 employees at the Pontiac Metal Center in Pontiac. Wine is acutely aware of GM\'s need for well-trained plant supervisors, and helped develop the PMLP program with the College of Engineering to teach students how to be better supervisors.

February 28, 2005

EMU plans capital campaign

Eastern Michigan University plans to launch a major capital campaign to improve its infrastructure and fund scholarships.

February 28, 2005

NextEnergy reaps education grants

Wayne State is noted among Michigan's four universities that will receive between $44,000 and $50,000 in education grants to further their Alternative Energy Technology (AET) curricula. The awards follow 2003 Phase One grants totaling $750,000 to develop basic and advanced AET curriculum.

February 28, 2005

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The Organization of Black Alumni at Wayne State has expressed concern that a proposed state ballot initiative that would ban state funds for affirmative action programs at universities could jeopardize the Journalism Institute for Minorities program here.

February 28, 2005

WSU law school announces new scholarship

Wayne State University Law School has announced the establishment of a new scholarship in memory of alumnus Patrick J. Burkett. The endowed memorial scholarship will be awarded for the first time in 2005 to the top first-year law student in the Legal Writing and Research course and will provide funding for the second years of legal education at the law school. A photo of Burkett is included.

February 28, 2005

Granholm joins other governors in calling for Medicaid help

This Web news site for Booth Newspapers carries a story from the chain's Washington Bureau that includes the following: "A new study by Michigan State University and Wayne State University shows that a cut of $100 million in Medicaid spending in Michigan would translate into a loss of 6,300 jobs and $180 million in income for state residents." Governors of several states, including Michigan, converged on Washington last weekend to lobby for more federal dollars for Medicaid in the states.

February 28, 2005

Macomb Teacher of the week: Duane Starzyk

A story in the Macomb edition points out that Teacher of the Week Duane Starzyk, a physical education teacher at L'Anse Creuse Public School District, received his master's degree at Wayne State.

February 28, 2005

Names and Faces

"Bernie and Friends: A Potpourri of Musical Scenes" will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Schaver Music Recital Hall on the Wayne State University campus. All proceeds from the memorial event will benefit the Bernard Katz Memorial Scholarship in Piano or Voice through the Department of Music. Information on how to make reservations is included in this brief item.

February 28, 2005

Women's hockey falls on Senior Day

The Wayne State University women's hockey team concluded the home portion of its season with a 5-1 setback to visiting Niagara University Sunday afternoon. WSU sophomore Laura Monk scored her team-leading 13th goal in the defeat.

February 28, 2005