Wayne State University alumni can own a piece of history for $100.

In honor of Wayne State University's Old Main Centennial, April 14-20, the Wayne State University Alumni Association is salvaging, personalizing and selling original bricks from Old Main, the landmark building at the heart of campus. Proceeds from the bricks will be contributed to the Alumni Association Old Main Centennial Fund in support of the organization's scholarship fund.

The bricks, removed from an interior foundation wall during the $46 million in renovations to the historic building, come with a "Centennial Fund Donor" plaque in brass or black finished metal. For an additional $15, Arthur "The Brickmeister" Bryant, Sr., class of '71, will add the name and graduation year(s) of alumni to the hefty memento. To order an Old Main brick, call the Wayne State Alumni House at (313) 577-2300.

As the heart of what is today Wayne State University, the historic Old Main represents a century of growth and opportunity in education for the state of Michigan. Old Main, which opened its doors as Detroit Central High School, was founded in response to the state's need for accessible higher education in an urban setting. Today the historic building represents not only the past but also the future of higher education.

Beginning April 14 and continuing through April 20, the Old Main Celebration Week will feature a variety of events including an Old Main historical exhibition, dance, music and theater presentations, alumni events presented by each of the 14 colleges, campus tours, student awards and more. President David Adamany will preside over the official rededication of Old Main at 11a.m. Tuesday, April 15.

For information on any of the special events during the Centennial Week, contact Alumni House at (313) 577-2300.