News Releases for January 2000
January 27
- Former Wayne State administrator, Mark Bando, dead at 86
- M. Mark Bando, the university's former chief accountant who retired as director of systems and procedures in 1981, died Jan. 23 in Detroit. He was 86. Mr. Bando reported to former university contr...
- President's proclamation will celebrate diversity at Wayne State
- President Irvin D. Reid will make a public proclamation of the university's celebration of Black History Month at noon, Feb. 14, at the flagpole outside the David Adamany Undergraduate Library. A ...
January 26
- Angela Davis, musicians and speakers to highlight Black History Month
- In recognition of Black History Month, several free special events will be held at Wayne State in February, as noted below. Feb. 10 - "African Vista: Photo Reflections on a Home Coming"...
January 25
- WSU galleries feature two new February art exhibitions
- Galleries at Wayne State University plan to open two art exhibitions in February. The "Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition I" opens with a 5-8 p.m. reception on Friday, Feb. 4, in the ...
- Reservations needed for Ghareeb presentation on "Change"
- "Embarking on Change" will be the topic of a brown bag lunch presentation by Nabelah Ghareeb, assistant vice president of business operations, at noon, Feb. 15, in Hilberry A and B of the...
January 21
- Lincoln Brigade Committee at WSU seeking scholarship nominations
- The Abraham Lincoln Brigade Scholarship Committee at Wayne State has announced its annual competition for $600 scholarship awards. The competition is open to currently enrolled WSU students whose ...
January 20
- Wayne State offers classical guitarist and original Lentini composition Jan. 24
- Classical guitarist William Kanengiser presents the first performance of "Westward Voyage," composed by Professor James Lentini at a 7 p.m. concert Monday, Jan. 24, in the Community Arts ...
- First session set for Jan. 23 for WSU art therapy workshop
- The first session of a 10-week art therapy workshop will begin 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, in 163 Community Arts Building at Wayne State University. Both children and adults may register for t...
January 19
- African-American theatre maven honored by Wayne State University
- Producer-director Woodie King Jr. of New York City was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree by Wayne State University during annual winter commencement ceremonies at Cobo Arena Dec. ...
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- variety of events are planned by Wayne State University for the week of Jan. 17 - 21 in recognition of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. No classes will be held Monday, Jan. 17, but the unive...
- Neel B. Shah of Farmington Hills receives honor from Wayne State during commencement ceremonies
- Graduating Wayne State University senior Neel B. Shah (left) of Farmington Hills received the university's prestigious David D. Henry Award during winter commencement ceremonies held at Cobo Arena ...
- Sandra N. Gumma of Farmington Hills receives honor from Wayne State during commencement ceremonies
- Graduating Wayne State University senior Sandra Gumma (left) of Farmington Hills received the university's prestigious David D. Henry Award during winter commencement ceremonies held at Cobo Arena ...
January 12
- Dearborn couple honored by Wayne State during commencement
- T. Norris Hitchman and Vivilore Heavner Hitchman of Dearborn join Wayne State University President Irvin D. Reid at the podium during WSU's winter commencement ceremonies Dec. 16 in Cobo Arena. The...
- Michelle Engler receives honorary degree from Wayne State University
- Michigan first lady Michelle Engler (right) accepts congratulations from Diane Dunaskiss, who chairs the Wayne State University Board of Governors, prior to WSU's winter commencement ceremonies in ...
- Tuition scholarships available to Wayne State students through the Alumni Association
- The Wayne State University Alumni Association will award full and part-time tuition scholarships for the 2000-01 academic year to Wayne State students who, through voluntary participation in campus...
January 10
- Skate with the WSU Warriors Jan. 15
- Now is your chance to skate with an NCAA Division I men's hockey team. Fans are invited to skate with the Wayne State Warriors on Saturday, Jan. 15, at the Michigan State Fairgrounds Coliseum foll...
January 6
- Research Project honored by Small Business Administration
- The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) and the Michigan Small Business Development Center (MI-SBDC) network were jointly recognized in December for their quarterly small business survey ...
January 3
- WSU Concert Chorale plans May 2000 Poland and Germany concert tour
- The Wayne State University Concert Chorale has been invited to the prestigious International Festival of University Choirs, Universitas Cantat 2000 in Poznan, Poland, May 2-10, 2000. Professor Denn...
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