In February 2000, the WSU dance department was renamed the Maggie Allesee Department of Dance after a generous gift of $2 million from Allesee, a longtime Metro Detroit dance and cultural arts advocate and philanthropist. Guests at the Fifth Annual Spring Gala dinner, held at The Whitney, enjoyed a full evening of cocktails and elaborate meals. Following the dinner party, a concert \"Dancing the Legacy\" was held at Wayne State\'s Bonstelle Theatre. Allesee\'s gift is the largest of its kind to any university dance program in the country and created the first individually named department at WSU.
November 30, 2001
Spring Gala supports dance at Wayne State
Health
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Trailblazing Ph.D. graduate appreciates personal growth at Wayne State
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Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute and Michigan Vaccination Partners accomplishments highlighted in APHA's Thought Leadership Film Series
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Director of Wayne State’s Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute elected to AUCD Board of Directors
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Dr. Li honored for developing modeling tool guiding selection of HER2 inhibitors to treat, prevent brain metastases in HER2-positive breast cancer patients
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute and Michigan Vaccination Partners accomplishments highlighted in APHA's Thought Leadership Film Series
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Warriors in the Community, Episode 32: Battling Diabetes Among Black Youth
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Wayne State's continued economic development efforts recognized by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities
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Journey of business student Faith Osei illustrates university’s amplified effort to produce career-ready graduates
Innovation
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Academic Leadership Academy announces 2023-2024 cohort
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Institute of Gerontology to expand access to resources protecting older adults from financial exploitation
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Alumnus Dartis Willis Sr. taking giant strides as owner of Canadian pro basketball team
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Changing the view: Research details the benefits of sightless dance instruction
Arts
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WSU's December Dance Concert: a spectacular celebration of dance
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College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts gets into the season during 49th Noel Night
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More than a game: ‘The Wolves’ opens Nov. 17
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M. Roy Wilson State Hall becomes latest canvas for University Art Collection
Honors & awards
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School of Social Work doctoral student wins prestigious Minority Fellowship Program award
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Book by WSU professor, historian Kidada E. Williams nominated for 2023 National Book Award
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Making a difference: Scholar recognized for research supporting bullying abuse prevention
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Wayne State named top performer in economic mobility, recognized for providing a strong return on investment for students