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News Releases for November 2009

November 19

Wayne Law Congratulates 2L Student on Writing Award
DETROIT (Nov. 19, 2009) - Wayne State University Law School second-year student Deborah Fisch recently earned second place in the State Bar of Michigan Health Care Law Section's annual L...

November 18

Wayne Law Ranks in Top 40 Law Schools Nationwide in 2010 Super Lawyers Listing
DETROIT (Nov. 18, 2009) - Wayne State University Law School was ranked as a top 40 law school in the 2010 Super Lawyers listing published Nov. 17, 2009. The list, which ranks law schools b...

November 17

Robert L. Thomas agrees to contract extension as dean of liberal arts and sciences at Wayne State University
Robert L. Thomas , dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wayne State University since 2001, has agreed to a two-year contract extension through August 2012. The announcement was m...
24th Annual Ambulance Chase Raises Funds for Cass Community Social Services
DETROIT (Nov. 17, 2009) - The Wayne State University Law School Student Board of Governors (SBG) raised more than $4,200 for Cass Community Social Services (CCSS) thanks to the 24th annual Ambu...

November 13

WSU researcher investigates potential role of a dietary agent in preventing the progression of pancreatic cancer
DETROIT- A Wayne State researcher is investigating the potential of a dietary agent in inhibiting the growth and spread of pancreatic cancer - one of the most deadly cancer types in the world. Fa...

November 12

OT conference brings My Stroke of Insight author to 65th celebration
DETROIT, MI -- A New York Times best-selling author is part of the Wayne State University occupational therapy program's 65th anniversary celebration, Dec. 5. Jill Bolte Taylor , Ph...
Lecture on Immigration Reform at Wayne Law, Nov. 18
DETROIT (Nov. 12, 2009 ) - Wayne State University Law School's Program for International Legal Studies is pleased to present a brown bag lunch discussion on " Comprehensive Immigration...

November 11

Sixth Annual Wayne State University Undergraduate Research Conference on November 13 Brings Student Work to Life
Student research from the humanities, the natural and social sciences, economics and the fine and performing arts will converge this Friday, November 13 at Wayne State University during the Sixth...
Wayne State University and community partners lead charge to extend broadband wireless in Midtown and low-income areas
DETROIT - As part of the Community Telecommunications Network (CTN), Wayne State University is providing the technical, strategic and systems support to provide Internet access for residents...

November 10

Graduate certificate program in communication and new media to be offered beginning in January at Wayne State University
In response to a growing demand for understanding Internet and mobile communication technologies, a 12-credit graduate certificate program in communication and new media will be offered by Wayne S...
Wayne State University seeking participants for first-ever combined imaging and genetics study in childhood OCD
DETROIT- Wayne State University is conducting a research study that will examine the brain chemistry and genetics of both children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and without OCD. The stu...

November 9

Wayne State University: A leader in environmental research Key programs and research underway
Featured below are highlights about the latest in research areas such as alternative energy, climate change and environmental health. Contact Wayne State University's public relations office at...

November 6

Educating special needs children is focus of free lecture and book signing sponsored by the Developmental Disabilities Institute
Jennifer Greening , a local author, educator and parent of a child with disabilities, will give a free public lecture at 7 p.m. Dec. 3, in the Purdy-Kresge Library at Wayne State University. Th...
Opportunities provided to help Detroit and its surrounding communities during Volunteer Fair at Wayne State University on Nov. 12
The general public is invited to attend a Volunteer Fair at Wayne State University on Thursday, Nov. 12 for the opportunity to volunteer at some of Metro Detroit's premier volunteer organ...
Saturday Art Therapy Workshop for children and adults beginning Jan. 23 at Wayne State University
WHAT: Winter 2010 Saturday Art Therapy Workshop. Open to those who: • Enjoy making art • Want to socialize with others making art • Seek to discover something new about themselve...
Dating violence and sexual assault prevention topic of Nov. 13 discussion at Wayne State University
Dr. Arlene Weisz , Wayne State University, will share information from her newly published book, Programs to Reduce Teen Dating Violence: Perspective on What Works , which examines programs nat...
Wayne State University researcher: A leader in stress-related and delayed mental health disorders in first responders and military personnel
TIP SHEET Detroit - The following highlights information about Bengt Arnetz, MD, PhD, MPH, MScEpi , a leading expert in the area of stress-related and delayed mental health disorders in fi...

November 5

Wayne State to host free science and engineering career exploration event for high school and college students
DETROIT- Today's world of highly skilled workers trained in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEMs) is faltering, particularly among underrepresented populations. It is thes...
WSU E2 Challenge winner plans launch of his business in the alternative energy field
DETROIT- Six months ago, WSU mathematics graduate student and Ann Arbor, Mich., resident David Collins had a great business idea, but little knowledge of how to make it a reality. ...

November 4

Wayne State professor elected president of classical scholars national organization
Planning a meeting for 500 of your colleagues from the U.S. and Canada sounds like a prestigious assignment. Pick the hotel! Plan the menu! Select the conference souvenirs! Choose the speakers! It...
Community Investments Aim to Spur New Economic Foundation for Detroit
(DETROIT) Nov. 4, 2009 - In an effort to help create new economies in Detroit, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced more than $5 million in grants to strengthen the cit...
Are Twitter and Facebook the new arsenals of democracy? Wayne State University kicks off national "eCitizenship" conference
Barack Obama's presidential campaign demonstrated the power of social media as a vehicle for grassroots advocacy, particularly among college students who voted in record numbers. This raises a...

November 3

Nov. 12 Citizen Media Lecture to focus on journalism's future and new technologies
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Huffington Post technology and innovations editor José Antonio Vargas will examine the state of professional journalism in The Brave New World of J...
43rd Annual Salute Concert to Downtown Detroit: Wayne State Symphonic Chorus and Orchestra to Perform Requiem by Maurice Duruflé
On Thursday, November 19, 2009, at noon, the WSU Symphonic Chorus and Orchestra will perform the 43rd Annual Salute to Downtown Detroit at St. John's Episcopal Church in Detroit. The concert...

November 2

Wayne State University researcher discovers dynamic nature of gene editing enzyme
DETROIT- The heart of one of nature's gene editing enzymes has at least three different forms, according to a paper just published by a Wayne State researcher. The discovery is essential for...
Lecture on Gitmo at Wayne Law, Nov. 11
DETROIT (Nov. 2) --The Wayne State University Law School's Program for International Legal Studies presents a lecture, " After Gitmo: Obama Grapples with Preventive Detention ," by...
Wayne State University: A leader in medical research
Featured below are highlights about the latest in medical research and breakthrough s by the university and its researchers. Contact Wayne State University's public relations office at (313)...
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