Wayne State University will dedicate its newly renovated track on Sept. 9 in honor of Lowell "Pat" Blanchard. He was one of WSU's first track stars during the 1920s, when the school was still City College of Detroit. The 1926 alumnus also trained for the 1928 Olympics and graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1930. He and his wife Lucille have been staunch WSU supporters. "There is a remarkable history of athletic performance at WSU dating back to 1917 and Dr. Blanchard represents the start of that impressive tradition," said Rob Fournier, director of athletics.