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News Releases for October 2005

October 31

Wayne State offers advising and information sessions at SC4
Learn how you can earn a bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University during our December information and advising sessions for programs in engineering technology, interdisciplinary studies ...
Wayne State degree information provided at advising sessions
Getting a bachelor’s degree from a world-class university just got easier for students in St. Clair County. Learn how you can earn a degree engineering technology, interdisciplinary studies o...
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym L. Worthy to address Merrill-Palmer Institute’s 22nd annual Metro Teen Conference
The Merrill-Palmer Institute at Wayne State University is hosting its 22 nd annual Metropolitan Detroit Teen Conference on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. in the Stu...

October 25

Exhibition: Susan Unterberk: A Retrospective
The Elaine L. Jacob Gallery is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition Susan Unterberg: A Retrospective , on display from November 11- December 16, 2005. New York artist Susan Unterberg ...
Wayne State names residence hall for benefactor Yousif B. Ghafari
Wayne State University will honor a major benefactor at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, when the university holds ceremonies to rename its former North Residence Hall after Yousif B. Ghafari, chairman ...
Center for the Study of Citizenship holds forum on Gender and Corporate Citizenship, Nov. 4
What do women want? And are they getting it? American women who work full time earn 76 cents for every dollar men earn, according to the American Association of University Women. Furthermore,...
Ulrich Straus to speak on Japanese POWS of World War II
Thursday, Nov. 10, the Detroit Council of World Affairs, and Wayne State University’s Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, will welcome author and retired Foreign Service Officer, Ulrich &l...

October 24

Wayne State’s Mortuary Science Building opens its doors to the public on Oct. 27th
          Wayne State ’s Mortuary Science Building is opening its doors to those curious about pursuing careers...

October 21

The Hilberry Theatre presents the Masterpiece, Sweet Bird of Youth
The Hilberry Theatre proudly presents Tennessee Williams’ classic, Sweet Bird of Youth , opening at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 18, 2005. This shocking tale of scandal and betrayal examine...

October 20

Wayne State’s Merrill-Palmer Institute to host lecture on Detroit’s freight car manufacturing history
Who: Merrill-Palmer Institute’s Friends of Freer House at Wayne State University      What: “ Detroit : Freight Cars Before Auto...
Young guitartist promises to dazzle Detroit audiences
 Classical Guitarist and Recording Artist to perform at Wayne State University DETROIT, MI (October 19, 2005) – The Wayne State University Department of Music will present young ...
WSU and DSO announce new scholarships for students
Wayne State and Detroit Symphony Orchestra Combine Forces To Support Talented Music Students DETROIT, MI (October 20, 2005) – The Wayne State University Department of Music, in conjuncti...

October 19

Future lawyers at Wayne State to chase ambulance around campus to raise funds for charity
The name is a gag and the event will raise money for a worthy cause. The 20th annual “Ambulance Chase,” set for 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Wayne State University, will have law stude...
“Intelligent Design: Should It Be Taught In Our Schools?”
WHO: Wayne State University Chapter of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society   WHAT:   Discussion Initiated by William T. Pelletier (Ph...

October 14

Cold treatment protects against infant disability, death from oxygen loss, WSU study finds
Lowering an infant's body temperature to about 92 degrees Fahrenheit within the first six hours of life reduces the chances for disability and death among infants who failed to receive enough oxyge...
A Night of Jazz at Wayne State Featuring Composer/Artist John Cooper
DETROIT, MI (October 14, 2005) – Wayne State’s Jazz Lab I Big Band, under the direction of Chris Collins, will open their 2005-06 concert series at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 i...
Wayne State Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology to host information and advising session in October
Learn how to get an advanced degree in a lucrative profession at Wayne State University’s Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Program Information Session, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, ...
Spin-Out Technology from Wayne State University to announce breakthrough
SenSound Introduces Ground Breaking Panel Contribution and Vibration Mode Technology for Noise Diagnostics at US Automotive Testing Expo 2005 During a press conference at US Automotive Testin...

October 13

Wayne State to host conference on municipal cooperation
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the department of Political Science will host “Creating Collaborative Communities,” from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Monday, Oct. 31., and Tu...
Wayne State University Publishes Report on “Technological Peripheries”
What do flight delays, network crashes, and power blackouts have in common? Each of these can be the product of large-scale technological systems where capabilities and expectations of one pa...

October 10

Wayne State department of physics and astronomy commemorates Albert Einstein’s miracle year of 1905 with open house
Who:   Wayne State University department of physics and astronomy                &nb...
Musical Legend Chick Corea to Visit Wayne State this Wednesday
DETROIT, MI (October 10, 2005) – The Wayne State Department of Music in conjunction with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will host a master class and talk by Chick Corea, musical legend ...
Maritza Corrales to present “Jews in Cuba” at WSU
On Thursday, Oct. 20, Wayne State’s Center for Peace and Conflict Studies together with WSU’s Center for Chicano-Boricua Studies and the WSU Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies will h...
Wayne State University to host second Detroit mayoral debate Monday, Oct. 17
Wayne State University will be hosting a debate featuring incumbent Kwame Kilpatrick and challenger Freman Hendrix on Monday, Oct. 17, 8-9 p.m., at the Community Arts Auditorium located at 51...

October 7

Wayne State Chorus to Perform Concert As Part of Negro Spirituals Festival
DETROIT, MI (October 7, 2005) – The Wayne State University Symphonic Chorus will perform a special concert as part of the National Association of Negro Musicians Festival of Negro Spirituals....

October 6

Strong Women, Life and Death Issues dominate Wayne State October Lecture Series featuring Distinguished Detroit Authors
DETROIT, October 3, 2005 – A beloved, Emmy Award-winning Detroit TV anchor, a pioneer in advancing opportunities for minority nurses and a nationally-recognized expert on health law issues wi...
Wayne State receives second grant to increase number of minority doctoral students
An award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will add more than a two hundred thousand dollars in funding to Wayne State University’s Graduate School. The aim of this award from the NS...

October 5

Experts discuss fieldwork in government organizations
The Institute for Information Technology and Culture (IITC) will complete its series of three seminars on anthropological fieldwork in business, community and government organizations titled, Insi...
Panel to explore America’s role in addressing global poverty
Wayne State University will be the host site for a discussion about America’s role in dealing with global poverty on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 5-7 p.m., at 5425 Gullen Mall, College of Education build...
Emerging Artists Perform at Wayne State and New York’s Trinity Church
DETROIT, MI (October 5, 2005) – The Sphinx Quartet, a professional ensemble, will be performing a special free concert at Wayne State on Saturday, October 29 at 2 p.m. in the Schaver Recital ...
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