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Jack Lessenberry of the journalism faculty was interviewed about CBS news anchor Dan Rather's announced retirement.
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Wayne State president presents $600,000 gift to university
Wayne State President Irvin D. Reid and his wife, Pamela Trotman Reid, have announced that they will make a $600,000 donation to the university. A major portion of the gift will support the Irvin D. Reid and Pamela Trotman Reid Endowment in Global Education, while the remainder will be directed throughout the university to the various schools and colleges and to the honors and athletic programs, as well as the Journalism Institute for Minorities. "Pamela and I see this gift as a way of offering students a greater opportunity to enhance their knowledge from a global perspective," Reid said. "It is also our hope that this gift will help continue the process of preparing Wayne State students for the challenges and opportunities of the real world." A photo of the Reids accompanies the stories.
Only 2 more years to next election
David Bonior, university professor of labor studies and former Democratic congressman, says future elections in Michigan won't be easy for the incumbents, but that Gov. Jennifer Granholm is a popular governor who's a wonderful communicator. "The numbers aren't good in terms of employment and economic development, but she's a forceful figure in her own right and I think she will be difficult to beat." Bonior also said first-term U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow has served her constituency and her state "tremendously well."
Chuck D speaks at Wayne State
Wayne State will host its third annual "State of the Black Youth in the New Millenium Conference" on Friday, Nov. 19.
Wayne State professors cleared of harassment
Jose Cuello and Jorge L. Chinea were informed Nov. 12 that they were vindicated of the allegations. "I am very happy," said Chinea, the director of the Center for Chicano-Boricua Studies. "Early on, we had maintained that the charges were unfounded. We had hoped to prove it and we did." The story featured both professors photos.
State faces big health job
Michigan's aging population and current shortages of nurses, pharmacists and other health care workers have the state expecting 100,000 job openings in health fields over the next 10 years.
Area sports in brief
Wayne State University's freshman center Adam Krug is the CHA rookie of the week.
Chamber sets start-up seminar
The Detroit Regional Chamber and Wayne State University are offering an event called the \"Small Business Start-Up Seminar\" Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wayne State University\'s Oakland Campus on Twelve Mile Road in Farmington Hills. The event is free to chamber members at the bronze level and above, $97 for members at the \"business builder\" level and $147 for nonmembers.
Foreign Students - drop in numbers represents lost opportunity
An editorial says that at a time when America needs all the friends it can get, the country is missing out on one of its best opportunities to cultivate good will and an appreciation for a democratic way of life. 9/11 falloff in foreign college students has materialized. The Institute of International Education this month reported that foreign enrollment at U.S. colleges and universities dropped 2.4 percent last school year. Retiring Secretary of State Colin Powell and Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge have said they know deflecting students is a problem and they're working to fix it.
Awards
Morris Goodman, Wayne State professor of anatomy and cell biology at the center for molecular medicine and the genetics received the 2004 Most ABLE Award from Operation ABLE of Michigan.
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Ben Burns, Wayne State journalism professor and former Detroit News executive editor, commented about CBS news anchor Dan Rather's announced retirement. Burns said Rather will probably be remembered more for his recent questionable story about President Bush's National Guard documents than his long career as a television journalist.
Tight federal budget for 2005 limits increases for student aid and academic research
Congress approved on Nov. 20 a $388-billion spending bill for the 2005 fiscal year that would raise the budget for the National Institutes of Health by $800-million, to $28.6-billion, while freezing the maximum Pell Grant at $4,050 for the third consecutive year. Higher education advocates have expressed concern that the bill does not contain language that would block revisions to the formula used to determine eligibility for federal student aid. In the absence of such a provision, the Bush administration is expected to change the formula in a way that could make thousands of students ineligible for Pell Grants. College lobbyists and leaders also have expressed concern over the scheduled $111-million cut to The National Science Foundation appropriation.
Donation provides support to Wayne State University
WSU's President Irvin D. Reid and his wife Pamela Trotman Reid will make a $600,000 donation to the university.
Investigation begins When Girl Lets Boyfriend Beat Her to Kill Baby
Robert Sedler, a constitutional law professor at Wayne State University commented to the Detroit News about the case of two young teens yet to be charged with killing their unborn child. "[Consent] is not a defense to a criminal prosecution," said Sedler. "This is what happened to Dr. Kevorkian."
Levin to get award at Wayne State
Wayne State University\'s College of Engineering, and the Science Coalition, will present Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) with the \"Champion of Science\" award on campus this afternoon at 3:15 p.m. Levin will receive the award for his support of science and engineering research at Wayne State. The award from the Science Coalition recognizes members of Congress who show support for scientific research and engineering. Wayne State is a member of the Science Coalition.
Pistons fans' brawl gives Detroit a bad name - again
Detroit fans were scuffling with NBA stars at the end of the Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons game and showering players with beer, ice and popcorn. Such disorderly actions from the enthusiastic fans adds to Detroit's reputation of overall unrest. Detroit remains "the poster child for everything that's bad" to some on a national level, said Kurt Metzger, research director of the Center for Urban Studies at Wayne State University. "People around the country seem to have this idea: 'Of course, there's" Detroit, wouldn't you know that's the place it's always going to happen.'
Wayne State offers new courses at SC4
Courses in Wayne State University\'s engineering technology and interdisciplinary studies bachelor\'s programs will be offered starting Jan. 10 in St. Clair County Community College\'s University Center. Three classes will be offered this winter, said Robert Walsh, Wayne State\'s director of metropolitan programs and summer sessions in Macomb and St. Clair counties. \"Most students are probably going to have to go to (another Wayne State location) to complete some courses,\" Walsh said.
Miscarriage fuels debate on abortion
Robert Sedler, a Constitutional Law professor at Wayne State, was quoted on the case of the induced miscarriage from the beating of a 16-year old girl. "The fact that she is legally entitled to an abortion isn't really relevant," said Sedler. "This wasn't an abortion, it was assault with the consent of the victim." Sedler also said that the girl could have obtained an abortion under Michigan law with a parent's permission or with judicial waiver.
Couple give $44 million to U-M for diabetes study
A former Michigan couple, Bill and Dee Brehm donated $44 million to a research facility at the University of Michigan to try and find a cure for Type 1 diabetes. The donation is the largest gift ever to the U-M health system. Bill Brehm is a U-M alum and former U.S Defense Department official who made his fortune by starting the SRA International, an informational science company in Fairfax, Virginia.
Dems, GOP eye governorship, state Legislature, Senate
Michigan's politicians are eyeing the 2006 election, as Republications hope to take back the governorship, and unseat U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, and Democrats focus on the Legislature. David Bonior, a former Democratic congressman, now a professor of Labor Studies at Wayne State, thinks Granholm will win a second term. "It won't be easy," he said, "But we have a popular governor who's a wonderful communicator. The numbers aren't good I terms of employment and economic development, but she's a forceful figure in her own right.