Five women graduates of Wayne State University who have made headlines during the past year for their career accomplishments will be honored at the annual Headliner Awards Luncheon at noon Saturday, April 13, at the Western Golf and Country Club in Redford. The event is sponsored by the Women of Wayne Alumni Association.

Given annually since 1967, Headliner Awards will be presented this year to Gloria Seelbinder Oldenburg (Education 1952), a weaver from East Berlin, Pa., and juried member of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen; Eva Kuhn Packard (Science 1959), of Farmington Hills, past president, Oakland Area League of Women Voters; Nancy Elizabeth Patek (Fine, Performing and Communication Arts 1989) of Grosse Pointe Woods, an artist of urban landscapes whose paintings have been exhibited throughout the metro Detroit area; Margaret Tyndall (Science1963, Liberal Arts 1969) of New York City, active in the YWCA of the U.S.A. for more than 20 years and now the group's chief executive officer; and Margaret Thorpe Williamson (Business Administration 1977) of Detroit, executive director, Literacy Volunteers of America - Detroit, whose goal is to empower people by teaching them to read.

In addition, the Service Award, given to a Women of Wayne member who has demonstrated significant service to the organization and the university, will be presented to Shirley Perkins McClain (Education 1989) of Shelby Township. The award is the highest honor given by the Women of Wayne to a volunteer. McClain has served on the board of directors for 10 years and is a former president.

The reception begins at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. The awards program begins at 1 p.m. Reservations are $28 per person. For more information call (313) 577-2166.