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News Releases for January 2009

January 31

News and Feature Tips
• "Spatial Effects: New Digital Art" opening Jan. 30 Wayne State University is a cultural destination for taking in arts The art works of six artists from around the nati...

January 30

WSU researcher receives grant to study the neurobiology of depressed adolescent daughters of depressed mothers
Frank MacMaster DETROIT - Major depressive disorder affects 1 in 20 teenagers at any point in time, yet its neurobiology remains poorly understood. Frank MacMaster , Ph.D., a pos...
Two outstanding String Recitals with Renowned Performers
On Friday, February 6, at 11:45 am, WSU faculty member and DSO violinist, Marian Tanau will be joined by violinist Kyoko Kashiwagi , and Eva Stern , viola. The trio will perform works b...

January 29

The Wayne Law Alumni Association and New Lawyer Seminars present: Finding Work as a Lawyer
Celebrate the Stories and History of Zora Neale Hurston
Zora is My Name! Safiya Johnson as Zora (from left to right) Victoria Weatherspoon, Safiya Johnson, and Taurean Hogan Zora is My Name! Adapted by Ruby Dee Fr...
Wayne State University Library and Information Science Students Selected for Inaugural Association of Research Libraries Career Program
Anissa Ali and Regina Gong , Wayne State University Library and Information Science students, were recently selected for the inaugural Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Career Enhan...
Wayne State University Big Band and Concert Chorale will perform the world premiere of Suite Justice
Wayne State University Big Band and Concert Chorale will perform the world premiere of Suite Justice , an original jazz composition by WSU professor Russell Miller at First...

January 28

The Hilberry Pays Tribute to Veterans
All My Sons All My Sons performance breakdown: Playing in Rotating Repertory February 20 - May 16, 2009 Wed. 2 p.m.: April 15 Thurs. 8 p.m.: April 16, April 3...

January 27

Wayne State researcher studies gene that contributes to breast cancer disparity in Caucasian and Asian women
DETROIT- New research from Wayne State University's School of Medicine has identified a gene that may contribute to the racial disparity in breast cancer incidence among Asian and Caucasian wo...
Freedom: The UAW and the Release of Nelson Mandela Exhibit at Wayne State's Walter P. Reuther Library Feb. 2 - 27
Wayne State University's Walter P. Reuther Library is pleased to announce the opening of " Freedom: The UAW and the Release of Nelson Mandela ." This exhibit demonstrates the rol...
Wayne State University earns national recognition for commitment to community engagement
Designated by Carnegie Foundation as a ‘Curricular Engagement and Outreach & Partnerships' institution A strong commitment to community outreach, including coursework focusing o...

January 22

Wayne State University plays role in study revealing seasoned airline pilots may be at risk of DNA damage from ionizing radiation
DETROIT- Airline pilots who have flown for many years may be at risk of DNA damage from prolonged exposure to cosmic ionizing radiation, suggests a study published in the scientific journal Occu...
New Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree at Wayne State aimed at helping alleviate nurse shortage
DETROIT, 1/22/09 - The fastest way to solve the nation's alarming shortage of nurses - predicted to top 7,000 openings in Michigan alone by 2010 - is to prepare additional faculty to educate...

January 21

Wayne Law to Host Motion Day with Judge Bernard Friedman
DETROIT (Jan. 21, 2009) - Wayne State University Law School and the Federal Bar Association are pleased to host Motion Day with Judge Bernard Friedman of the U.S. District Court, Easte...

January 20

Meet the Composer: Anne LeBaron
Anne LeBaron will be on campus Friday for a presentation, " Concert Theater: music + . . . " at 11:45 am in the Schaver Music Recital Hall. The lecture is free and open to the publ...

January 16

Three American Classics at Wayne State University Theatres
American Classics 3 shows for only $58! All My Sons By Arthur Miller One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest By Dale Wasserman Ragtime Book by Terrence McNally Lyr...
Wayne State University Board of Governors to meet Thursday, Jan. 22
The Wayne State University Board of Governors will hold its next regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 22, in Room BC at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center, 495 West Ferry Mall, in Detroit. The Boa...

January 12

Motown 101
This is not your everyday English class. From dissecting slam poetry to analyzing the music of Marvin Gaye and The White Stripes, students enrolled in a new learning community at Wayne State g...

January 9

Wayne Law to Host Presidential Inauguration Program, Legal Symposium to Showcase Faculty Expertise on Jan. 20
DETROIT (Jan. 9, 2009) - Wayne State University Law School is pleased to announce a Presidential Inauguration Program from 11:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2008, in the Law School'...
Essence magazine Editor Emerita Susan L. Taylor to speak at Wayne State University Martin Luther King tribute Jan. 16, 2009
Susan L. Taylor , editor emerita of Essence magazine and founder of National CARES Mentoring Movement, will deliver the keynote address "A New World is on the Way," Friday, Jan. 16...

January 6

Wayne Law Review to Host ‘Boundary Waters Treaty Centennial Symposium' on Feb. 5
DETROIT (Jan. 6, 2009) - The Wayne Law Review , in association with Wayne State University Law School and the University of Windsor , is pleased to host its "Boundary Waters Trea...
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