People on the move
American Indian Law expert, Bethany R. Berger, joined the faculty of Wayne State University's Law School.
Wayne State in the news
Public Colleges sweeten pot
Trying to lure more students, public universities around the country are rapidly developing honors colleges that advertise the qualities of a liberal arts college within the walls of the universities. Many college students find honors colleges in major universities to be more suiting than entering a costly private university. For universities, such honors programs aren't cheap, though their costs aren't always apparent.
Rating the debate - Wayne State communications students grade the candidates
In the view of some WSU communications students George Bush flunked last week's debate, making the sort of mistakes anyone who has passed Public Speaking 101 learns to avoid. The story features a picture of Wayne State students watching the debate.
Job growth challenges
A brief article gives details of the upcoming Edward L. Cushman Colloquium organized by the Douglas A. Fraser Center for Workplace Issues at Wayne State University. David Hollister, director of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth will discuss the economic and labor challenges facing the state.
Archives get home
The archives of local composer Clark Eastham have been moved from the Royal Oak Public Library to the Walter P. Reuther Library at Wayne State University. Eastham, who died in 1995, is regarded as the dean of Michigan composers. He taught music for 70 years.
Rock the Vote
Vice President of Government Affairs Harvey Hollins was interviewed on today's "Rock the Vote" event -- a concert and celebration designed to reinforce the "get out and vote" campaign. Hollins said Wayne State students seem to have a heightened interest in this year's election and that WSU volunteers have registered 200 student voters. When the Dean of Students sponsored a debate watch last week expecting 350 viewers, 650 students turned out for the event.
Business Briefing: Job growth challenges
David C. Hollister, director of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, will be discussing the economic and labor challenges facing the state and how Michigan can emerge as an economic powerhouse in the 21st century. The free Oct. 20 event, organized by Wayne State University's Douglas A. Fraser Center for Workplace Issues, is part of the annual Edward L. Cushman Colloquium.
Michael Moore speaks at Wayne State
A front-page photo of Michael Moore notes that he recently spoke at Wayne State University as part of his 60-city "Slacker Uprising Tour."
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Wayne State University's School of Medicine, Detroit Medical Center and the Sarcoidosis Awareness Foundation have partnered to form a center for the diagnosis and treatment of sarcoidosis. The center will offer diagnostic services, testing and evaluation, treatment, research, support groups and education for both the general public and medical community.
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Students from Wayne State's School of Social Work, who participate in Highland Park School District programs, were recruited to facilitate grief counseling services following the shooting death of a 15-year-old student at Highland Park Community High School. A district spokesperson said that Wayne State University's School of Social Work maintains collaborative relationships with the city's schools.
Warrior Runner Earns GLIAC Honor
Wayne State University sophomore cross country team member Jenni Culbertson was selected GLIAC Women\'s Cross Country Runner of the Week. Culbertson took second at the 6K Michigan Intercollegiate held at Rolling Hills Golf Course in Hudsonville last Friday. Culbertson\'s time of 22:24 was her second best 6k finish of her career. A photo of Culbertson accompanies the story.
Wayne State Football Visits Findlay This Saturday
The Wayne State University football team will look to snap its two-game losing streak this Saturday night at The University of Findlay. The Warriors are 1-2 on the road this season and 3-4 in their last seven away games. WSU is 0-6 all time at Findlay.
Best Choices for State University Boards
This editorial endorsed candidates Paul Hillegonds and Susan Licata Haroutunia for the Wayne State Board of Governors primarily because the editors of the Detroit News believe they will work to keep college affordable.
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The station aired a report on Wayne State\'s Drive Safely to WSU Campaign, which runs from Oct.11-13. The campaign centers around four themes: Aggressive Driving; Distracted Driving; Drinking and Driving and Safety Restraint Systems. The opening ceremony was held at Wayne State\'s Gullen Mall.
College students miss out on fed aid
This Associated Press story said hundreds of thousands of college students who may be eligible for federal financial aid don't get it because they fail to apply for it.
Rating the debate: Wayne State communications students grade the candidates
Nearly 700 Wayne State University students turned out to watch last week's presidential debate and provide an evaluation of the candidates' performances. "I don't think he was prepared," said Ninous Golani, 19. In general though, Golani thinks Bush has been "doing a good job" since taking office. Only one student, 19-year-old Brendon Barnes, said that he was undecided as to which candidate would receive his vote prior to the debate. When it was over, Kerry had won his support. A photo of students watching the debate on television is included.
Slack offs
Filmmaker Michael Moore's appearance last Wednesday on Gullen Mall at Wayne State University drew a mass of Moore fans, as well as a few dozen Bush supporters and anti-Moore protesters. The appearance was part of Moore's 60-city "Slacker Uprising" tour of college campuses. At each tour date, Moore has arranged for free screenings of his film, Fahrenheit 9/11, including at Wayne State on Oct. 6-8. Marti Murphy, chair of the Wayne State College Democrats who helped organize the event, says Moore waived his speaking fee and the AFL-CIO picked up the roughly $6,000 tab for police security. Moore also tossed free copies of his films and books to anyone who promised to register to vote that day.
MI: Wayne State University comes out in opposition to Proposal 2
This online political report carries a copy of a memo to WSU employees from President Reid which points out that the university, as a constitutionally autonomous institution, will continue to offer domestic partner benefits and to defend its right to do so.
Wayne State University comes out in opposition to Proposal 2
This newswire reprinted President Irvin D. Reid's letter to employees today, characterizing the letter, which stated that the university would protect domestic partner benefits as a vote against Proposal 2.
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April Vallerand, assistant professor of nursing, was among three featured panelists on a Talk to America radio news program about chronic pain. The program aired on the Voice of America radio network, which is broadcast by the U.S. government to 15 million listeners outside the United States. Panelists discussed the impact of chronic pain on our lives and the efforts to build awareness about pain among professionals, decision makers and the general public.