Actress Phylicia Rashad, best known for her portrayal of Clair Huxtable, on \"The Cosby Show\" TV sitcom, was given the Apple Award at the Masonic Temple. The award named for Sarah Applebaum Nederlander, is given in partnership with Wayne State University\'s College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts and the Nederlander Co. The award is part of a visiting artist fund, which brings acclaimed theater professionals to WSU\'s campus. Recipients host master classes for theater majors and a question-and-answer forum open to all WSU students. Proceeds from the evening benefit Wayne State University\'s theater department. The article featured photos of President Irvin D. Reid, Dean Sharon Vasquez WSU\'s Dean of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts, Phylicia Rashad and several members of the Nederlander family.