Wayne hires interim dean
Dr. Robert R. Frank, associate professor of medicine and associate dean for academic and student programs at the WSU School of Medicine, has been appointed interim dean of the school.
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Wayne State names Interim medical dean
Dr. Robert R. Frank, associate professor of medicine and associate dean for academic and student programs at the university's School of Medicine, will serve as interim dean.
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Windsor wives make merry at the Hilberry Reviewer Sue Suchyta writes in her "From the Front Row" column that Wayne State's graduate theatre company launched a funny and entertaining version of this Shakespeare play.
Exclusive course offered at Wayne State University
Wayne State University and the University of Michigan are offering a 10-week mathematics program aimed at seventh-grade girls. It is called "Gaining Options: Girls Investigate Real Life." A contact phone number is given.
Lifeline
This online version of the famed British medical journal carries a brief profile and a Q&A article on Steven Stack of the WSU Criminal Justice Department. The piece notes that Stack received the 2004 Ig Nobel Prize in medicine for a study entitled "The Effect of Country Music on Suicide." He also has received a 2003 Dublin Award for lifetime contributions to the field of suicidology from the American Association of Suicidology. In the Q&A section of the article, he responds that his greatest fear is death. He also observes that religion as a protective factor against suicide has been largely neglected by psychiatrists and psychologists.
WSU's Frank named interim dean
Wayne State University appointed Dr. Robert Frank, associate medical school dean and long-time faculty member, as the School of Medicine's interim dean Friday. \"I want to re-energize the faculty in terms of their crucial roles as teachers, practitioners and researchers,\" Frank said. \"I also look forward to thoughtful negotiations with our Detroit Medical Center partner\" concerning the establishment of a unified physician contract. The medical school also plans to build a $25-million to $30-million research facility to be constructed above its library or existing administration building on the DMC campus north of downtown.
WSU hosts Driker Law Forum
A brief item notes that "Corporate Citizenship and the Law" will be the topic of the Nov. 8 Driker Forum for Excellence in the Law, sponsored by the WSU Law School and the Center for the Study of Citizenship. The event will begin at 3 p.m. at the Law School.
2004 LifeLine Award recipients
A photo and caption shows College of Nursing Dean Barbara Redman, Mado Lie, event chair and College of Nursing board of visitors member, and 2004 LifeLine Award recipients Vernice Davis Anthony and Michele Baker.
WSU opens with Steve Martin's adaptation of 'The Underpants'
"The Underpants," a play written by Carl Sternheim and adapted by Steve Martin, will be running Oct. 21-23 and Oct. 28-30 at the Wayne State University Studio Theatre. A photo of cast members accompanies the story.
University Boards
Wayne State's change in the university\'s appearance and interaction with its neighborhood, and the region have been phenomenal over the last decade. Two incumbents are seeking re-election. Democrat Annetta Miller is always trying to nurture ties back to K-12 schools, she is an enthusiast for outreach programs such as a new one for senior citizens. Republican Paul Hillegonds is president of Detroit Renaissance and a former state legislative leader. The challengers are Republican Susan Licata Haroutunian, a lawyer who has a fine record of civic involvement, and Democrat Tina Abbott of Detroit, who did not respond to Free Press inquiries.
People making news
Bethany Berger has joined the faculty of Wayne State University Law School as a professor. She has expertise in American-Indian law. Previously, she was a research professor of Indian law at the University of Connecticut School of Law.
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Agustin Arbulu, an attorney and professor of management and strategy at Northwood University in Midland, was named chairman of the board of visitors and executive chairman of the capital campaign for the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University.
Arab-American teens struggle with rising stress
In a Wayne State University study, in which 25 Arab-Americans 14- to 18-year-olds were interviewed, 43 percent showed signs of depression. Many Arab-American were uprooted from their homes and relocated to America, where they are keenly aware of the anti-Arab backlash that has followed September 11. Some have experienced or witnessed atrocities in their homelands or have heard gruesome tales of the torture and murder of their parents and grandparents.
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Hip Hop artist Sean \"P. Diddy\" Combs\' appearance at Wayne State's Gullen Mall on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m., was mentioned during the morning drive-time newscast. Combs, who will be joined by other hip-hop artists, is coming to campus as part of the \"Vote or Die\" get out the vote effort. This is Combs only scheduled stop in Michigan.
The Pill cuts heart disease and cancer
The US Women\'s Health Initiative, which studied 162,000 women, found those who had taken the oral contraceptive had a lower chance of heart problems. Dr Michael Diamond of Wayne State, said: \"We\'re still learning more and more about the biology of the pill. The type of hormones and the stage of life when they are used may be what makes the contraceptive helpful at one point and harmful at another.\"
Oral Contraceptive Use Linked To Reduced Risk of Endometrial, Other Cancers
Dr. Rahi Victory of Wayne State, reported that a history of oral contraceptive use reduced risk of any cancer. After controlling for covariates, Dr. Victory reported that risk reduction remained for endometrial cancer and ovarian cancer while risk of breast and bladder cancer was unaffected. The major differences in cancer risk probably have to do with the receptivity of the various tissues to hormones, Dr. Victory speculated.
Birth control pill may cut cancer, heart risks
Dr. Michael Diamond and Dr. Rahi Victory of the WSU School of Medicine are quoted in an article about their research that found women taking the pill had significantly lower risks of heart disease and stroke.
Friends become foes for one game
This feature article discussed the upcoming game between Wayne State and Ashland and how Wayne State head football coach Paul Winters and offensive line coach Keith Uecker will be facing their former colleagues and friends in the game. Ashland\'s head coach and four assistant coaches were all on the same coaching staff at the University of Akron last season.
Economy: Global auto leaders to meet at Wayne State
Wayne State will host an Oct. 27 panel discussion on "Reducing Global Oil Dependence Through Advanced Vehicles." Industry and policy experts will participate. The event is sponsored by the United Nations Foundation. No contact information was provided.
Education: Record enrollment at U of M
This year's freshman enrollment of over 6,000 students at the University of Michigan is the largest in school history. To accommodate the growing student body, U-M will build one new dorm and upgrade five others over the next decade.