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Media Reports for December 2010

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December 30

WSU research finds in U.S., obesity afflicts children as young as 9 months

More than a dozen media outlets highlight the research of Brian G. Moss, an adjunct faculty member at Wayne State University’s School of Social Work. In a study, Moss and other WSU and U-M research...

WSU prof gets $1M US grant for brain-heart study

Numerous articles report that Patrick J. Mueller, assistant professor of physiology at Wayne State, received a $1 million federal grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate the li...

DMC-Vanguard Health System deal finalized today; Cash-strapped DMC sold to the Nashville-based, for-profit Vanguard

Officials from Vanguard Health System announced today that they have finalized the deal to sell the cash-strapped DMC to the Nashville-based, for-profit Vanguard. Valerie Parisi, dean of Wayne Stat...

December 29

Shelters try 'housing first' protocol to help homeless people

Wayne State University psychologist and homelessness expert Paul Toro comments in an article examining an innovative way to help homeless people, called housing first, which has dramatically shorte...

December 28

Top 12 Wayne State University science stories by month for 2010

This extensive retrospective piece highlights the major 2010 research events from among Michigan’s three research universities including several notable projects at Wayne State University.

WSU's Detroit Orientation director speaks with Craig Fahle

Ann Slawnik, director of Wayne State University’s Detroit Orientation Institute, was a guest host for WDET’s “The Craig Fahle Show.”

American Legion, VFW reach out to younger vets

The Wayne State University Student Veterans Organization is mentioned among several groups seeking to reinvent themselves to serve veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and 1990...

December 27

New Teen Services librarian aims to increase youth visits

A story profiles Carolyn McCullough, a library science student at Wayne State University, who was hired for a one-year internship in the Teen Services department at Cromaine District Library. McCul...

December 26

Union seeks to broaden youth appeal

David Reynolds, a labor historian at Wayne State, comments about union activity in an article examining the decrease in activism among younger workers across the state.

Panelists discuss inauguration of Gov. Rick Snyder

Panelists commenting on the challenges and opportunities facing Gov. Rick Snyder mention the governor’s platform to support the initiatives around Techtown and the Wayne State area.

December 24

Holiday brings Muslims, Jews together to volunteer

A story highlighting unity among Muslims and Jews to help the poor during the holiday season mentions how both groups put aside opposing views on Wayne State University’s decision to drop Helen Tho...

December 23

Around the capitol

Wayne State is mentioned in a state government round up of activities as being among the “outstanding research institutions nearby” the site of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s first satellit...

December 22

Porreco Cup

A sports brief mentions that the Wayne State Warriors men’s basketball team will face East Stroudsburg in Erie, Penn., Dec. 29 as part of the 2010 Porreco Cup. (Cue to 1:15:10)

Time for transparency in public defender system? Kilpatrick's defense may cost 'hundreds of thousands,' but we don't know why he qualified

Public defenders representing former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his father against federal racketeering charges could end up costing taxpayers "hundreds of thousands of dollars," according ...

December 21

Holiday diet tips

Dr. Kathryn Brogan, assistant professor at Wayne State’s School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, was a guest on “The Craig Fahle Show” discussing holiday eating and the prospect of weight gain...

December 20

WSU law professor discusses online FCC regulations

Aaron Perzanowski, Wayne State University law professor, was a guest on “The Craig Fahle Show” discussing proposed Federal Communications Commission regulations on the Internet. (Cue to 1:03:55)

Another foundation establishes cash award to recognize top nonprofit executives

A blog highlights the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Board of Trustees’ Mariam C. Noland Award for Nonprofit Leadership, in honor of the foundation's longtime president and her work to...

Snowstorm rattles supply chain: Trapped trucks, closed bridge cause shutdowns

John Taylor, associate professor and director of supply chain programs at Wayne State University, commented about the impact of last week’s snowstorm on the automotive industry, which relies on rel...

WSU’s Peter Henning discusses Kilpatrick federal indictment

Frank Beckmann spoke with Wayne State law professor Peter Henning about the impact of the Kilpatrick federal indictment on the city of Detroit and why some Detroit businessmen are not being charged...

Math program, activist earn awards

Wayne State University's Office of Government and Community Affairs announced the recipients of its 2011 Community Leadership Awards. Jeff DeBruyn, president of the Corktown Residents Council, and ...

December 19

Police continue to search for Wayne State University professor Kathryne Lindberg

Updated reports state that police are now looking in hospitals, searching phone records and scouring medical records for clues in the disappearance of Wayne State University English professor Kathr...

Snowstorm rattles supply chain: Trapped trucks, closed bridge cause shutdowns

John Taylor, associate professor and director of supply chain programs at Wayne State University, commented about the impact of last week’s snowstorm on the automotive industry, which relies on rel...

December 18

Wayne State University neurologist develops new national guidelines for stroke prevention

Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi, professor of neurology and director of the Wayne State University-Detroit Medical Center Stroke Program, talked about the new national guidelines for stroke prevention adopt...

December 17

Missing WSU professor was upbeat, friends say

Dive teams searched the Detroit River for missing Wayne State University professor Kathryne Lindberg who did not show up for work on Monday and was last seen over the weekend at a book signing. ...

December 16

Ultrasound in Medical Schools: Smaller, Cheaper, Better for Students

Chronicle of Higher Education, 12/16 Wayne State University's School of Medicine has integrated ultrasound training into its first-year curriculum using 30 portable units that GE Healthcare donate...

Detroit to get first U.S. patent satellite office

Wayne State is noted in a story and report highlighting the first satellite office of the United States Patent and Trademark Office set to open in Detroit in early spring 2011. James Stevens, presi...

Wayne State prof’s paper offers new understanding of disease

A story highlights the research of Wayne State assistant chemistry professor David Rueda. Published in the October 13 issue of Nature, Rueda’s study found that a partnering between a protein-editin...

Sports roundup

A brief mentions a series of hitting, pitching and catching camps for girl softball players in grades 4-12. The sessions are scheduled for Jan. 9, 2011, at the Matthaei Athletic Building.

Wayne State spinout offers novel fat blocker

WWJ tech reporter Matt Roush interviewed Wayne State medical researchers Joseph D. Artiss and K-L Catherine Jen who founded Mirafit fbcx, a food supplement shown to reduce cholesterol and triglycer...

WSU’s GO-GIRL program piques girls’ interest science, tech, engineering and math

Greg Bowman featured Wayne State professor Sally Roberts, faculty advisor for GO-GIRL, during his “Making the Grade” segment. GO-GIRL, aimed at boosting girls’ interest in STEM education and career...

Accelerating SE Michigan's business ecosystem

President Allan Gilmour is mentioned for his participation in kicking off a session of the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition, held over the weekend.

December 15

Kilpatrick case will take months to get to jury -- if ever, experts say

In new reports, Wayne State Law Professor Peter Henning forecasts that it will take “three or four months” before the Kwame Kilpatrick corruption conspiracy case goes before a jury. Additionally, H...

WSU’s Howard Shapiro talks about the university’s math standards

Howard Shapiro, associate vice president for student services and undergraduate affairs, appeared on “The Craig Fahle Show” to discuss Wayne State’s math proficiency requirements. (cue to 13:00)

Community Foundation announces nonprofit leadership award

The Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced the establishment of the “Mariam C. Noland Award for Nonprofit Leadership,” which recognizes Noland’s 25 years of ...

December 14

Kwame Kilpatrick, one of his ex-lawyers ask top court to set aside state probation violation

Wayne State University law professor Peter Van Hoek commented in a story examining Kwame Kilpatrick’s request to the Michigan Supreme Court to set aside his state probation violation that could kee...

Henry Ford Hospital, Wayne State sign med school agreement

Henry Ford Hospital is striking a deal to host more medical students from Wayne State University. The hospital will nearly double its contingent from Wayne State as part of the new 5-year deal. "Th...

Task force to study how Michigan picks appellate court judges

Various sources report that organizers met today at the Wayne State University Law School to announce a judicial selection task force that will explore the state’s method of picking appellate court...

December 13

Jefferson clinic helps hurting refugees from Iraq and other countries

Hikmet Jamil, professor of environmental and occupational health at Wayne State, comments in a piece examining mental health challenges, like depression and post traumatic stress, facing Iraqi refu...

The future of ethnic media depends on generation that sees color differently

Hayg Oshagan, associate professor of communications at Wayne State, is mentioned in an article that offers an overview of the John Breaux Symposium held in New Orleans. Oshagan’s comments were refl...

Should Wayne State University students be required to pass math test before graduation?

A columnist opines about math requirements at Wayne State University and reflects on the necessity of proficiency exams.

WSU’s Howard Shapiro says the university’s math standards help students think critically

Howard Shapiro, associate vice president for student services and undergraduate affairs, commented in reports highlighting Wayne State’s math proficiency requirements. The university, which offers ...

December 12

Michigan notable books for 2011

Author Laura Kasischke’s "Eden Springs: A Novella," published Wayne State University Press, is included in a round up report of notable books for 2011.

WSU falls short of funds for biomedical building

Wayne State University is looking to come up with more funding or scale back plans for a planned new biomedical research building after the state Legislature last week approved $30 million for the ...

Alan Trammell hosts hitting camp at Wayne State

Long-time Detroit Tiger standout Alan Trammell, who hosted an infield and hitting camp in conjunction with Wayne State University last week at the Matthaei Athletic Complex on the WSU campus, spoke...

Wayne State prof gets NIH grant to combat osteoporosis

Wayne State University School of Medicine researcher Nabanita Datta received a $228,000 national grant to investigate the mechanism of a hormone and related peptide in the battle against osteoporos...

December 11

Accelerate Michigan names student winners

A story highlighting “impressive” presentations at the Accelerate Michigan business plan competition at the University of Michigan’s North Campus Research Complex in Ann Arbor, mentions Wayne Stat...

Gov.-elect Rick Snyder’s visit to WSU encourages students to work in state

Additional media outlets highlighted Michigan Gov.-elect Rick Snyder’s keynote address at Wayne State University during the Gerald R. Husband Distinguished Lecture Series last week. He spoke about ...

Farshad Fotouhi new dean of Wayne State University's College of Engineering

Wayne State University last week appointed Farshad Fotouhi as dean of the university's College of Engineering after a yearlong search. Ronald Brown, WSU provost and senior vice president for academ...

December 9

Review: Detroiter is regal as Hilberry's 'Richard III'

A review gives the Hilberry’s production of “Richard III” an A- and lauds Edmund Alyn Jones, a first-year member of the theatre graduate program at Wayne State University, for making “a prodigiousl...

Mich. officials seek to spend $6M on same-sex benefits for state workers

Several universities, including Wayne State, are mentioned in an article highlighting state officials’ plan to spend nearly $6 million next year to extend health insurance benefits to unmarried sam...

Dave Bing says there'll be incentives for Detroiters to move

John Mogk, Wayne State University professor and urban planning expert, comments in a story examining Detroit Mayor Dave Bing’s plan to begin using incentives next year to concentrate city residents...

One tough CPA: Snyder to address WSU accounting students

Gov.-elect Rick Snyder — the first certified public accountant elected Michigan's chief executive — will share his story with accounting students at Wayne State University this afternoon during the...

December 8

Student claims unwed pregnancy led WSU, Salvation Army to block degree

A story examines the claims of a former Wayne State University student who filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging discrimination.

Helen Thomas' remarks defended by Arab-American leaders meeting with Wayne State University officials

Arab-American leaders met with Wayne State University officials Tuesday, asking them to reverse their decision last week to pull an award named after journalist Helen Thomas after she made controve...

Deal to boost WSU med training at Henry Ford facilities

Various media outlets highlight Henry Ford Health System’s and Wayne State University’s efforts to dramatically boost the number of Wayne State medical students training at Henry Ford facilities un...

1,200 set to graduate in Wayne State ceremonies

A brief states that more than 1,200 students are expected to participate in four commencement ceremonies Saturday and Sunday at Wayne State University. University President Allan Gilmour will deliv...

December 7

Purchasing Managers Index dips in November

An additional report shows that the Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index slipped from 67.1 to 54.2 in November, an indication that the metro Detroit economy is still growing but at a slower...

Slows to Go opens Monday...finally

The owner of new Slows takeout-only eatery, located on the corner of Alexandrine and Cass Avenue, is hoping to tap into Midtown's student population from Wayne State University and the College for ...

Alan Trammell hosts infield and hitting camp at Wayne State

Long-time Detroit Tiger standout Alan Trammell who will host an infield and hitting camp in conjunction with Wayne State University on Wednesday, Dec. 8, at the Matthaei Athletic Complex on the WSU...

CIG raises $25M for fund, offers clients as end users

Dr. Michael Diamond, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Wayne State University, is mentioned in a story profiling CIG, a Southfield-based wealth management and consulting firm that focuses o...

Michigan's local governments ponder regionalization to address cost-cutting

A new University of Michigan study co-authored by Carolyn Loh, assistant professor in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at Wayne State University, concludes that government leaders in st...

Hellenic Museum of Michigan weaves new diversity into Cultural Center's fabric

A new cultural resource for Midtown debuted at this year's Noel Night: the Hellenic Museum of Michigan, located at 67 E. Kirby at the former home of the Detroit Children's Museum. The building was ...

Southeast Michigan economic growth rate slows in November, Wayne State index shows

The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index slipped from 67.1 to 54.2 in November, an indication that the metro Detroit economy is still growing but at a slower rate. The index, released today...

World’s largest business plan competition this weekend at UM

Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour will join the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition for its three-day event, Dec. 9-11, to celebrate the final rounds of the world’s largest busi...

Gov.-Elect Rick Snyder to visit Wayne State

A report mentions Gov.-Elect Rick Snyder’s upcoming visit to Wayne State University for the annual George R. Husband Distinguished Lecture Series. Snyder will address students studying accounting a...

Journalist’s bias mars life’s work

Columnist Laura Berman opined on why officials at Wayne State University decided to pull the Helen Thomas Spirit of Diversity Award following recent comments made by the longtime journalist.

As term ends, job hunt is on for Granholm: Governor mum on prospects, but she has plenty of options

Various media outlets predict Gov. Jennifer Granholm's next career move noting earlier mentions of her as a possible candidate for president of Wayne State University. Debbie Dingell, a member of t...

December 6

Detroit Reading Corps battles poor test scores

Karen Feathers, associate professor of elementary education at Wayne State, comments in a story highlighting the Detroit Reading Corps program. She said: “When a child is read to, the impact is con...

Former Ford exec Gilmour is still high-octane leader

Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour is the subject of a column that profiles his career journey from the automotive industry to higher education.

December 3

Some study tips for those semester exams

A column suggesting that students go back to the tried and proven, two-millennia-old technology of paper in studying for exams, includes notes from Wayne State University research concluding that “...

Education policymakers embrace brain findings

An article gives an overview of brain research findings presented by Diane Chugani, an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Radiology at Wayne State University.

Medications without borders: An increasingly complex supply chain leads to new challenges for FDA

Jesse Vivian, professor of Pharmacy Practice at Wayne State University’s Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, is quoted in an article examining the increasing number of drugs man...

Youth employment should be a high priority

A column suggesting that companies proactively cooperate with academic institutions, NGOs, and governments to create new opportunities for youth, highlights Wayne State’s partnership with the New E...

December 2

Experts: Internet helps, but also hurts, suicide prevention efforts

Steven J. Stack, Wayne State University professor who studies suicidal behavior and attitudes, comments in quoted in a story arguing that the Internet can be a haven for cyber-bullies and has the p...

Noel Night

Noel Night activities in the area of Wayne State University are highlighted in a roundup report. WJR-AM 760

Detroit police seek 2 suspected in robbery attempt

Detroit police are searching for two suspects who shot a Wayne State University instructor during a robbery attempt, in the 4800 block of Commonwealth, a few blocks west of the campus. Detroit...

Wayne State junior named goaltender of the month

A sports brief mentions WSU junior Delayne Brian who was named College Hockey America's goaltender of the month. It is the second consecutive month she has earned the honor.

Jeney, Natyshak to be inducted into Wayne State Hall of Fame

Frank Jeney and Natalya Natyshak will be inducted into Wayne State University’s Athletic Hall of Fame in February. They are being honored for their part in helping revitalize the WSU athletics prog...

Homegrown Happenings: Striking DSO musicians kick off December concerts

Wayne State University music professor and Dearborn Symphony Orchestra music director Kypros Markou will conduct the first of a trio of December concerts Dec. 3 at St. Hugo of the Hills in Bloomfie...

38th Annual Noel Night

Several Wayne State University events are included in this roundup piece of Noel Night activities.

Could right-to-farm law harm efforts to feed the hungry with 'urban farming'?

John Mogk, Wayne State University law professor, commented on the impact of the right-to-farm law. http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/could-right-to-farm-law-harm-efforts-to-feed-the-hung...

December 1

GM to add 1,000 electric vehicle engineering and development jobs in Michigan

Wayne State is mentioned among the institutions investing in Michigan jobs to support Chevy Volt and electric vehicle development.

Of Vice and Men: Giving the green light to a red-light district in Detroit isn’t likely

Robin Boyle, professor of urban planning at Wayne State, addresses the idea of a red-light district in Detroit previously proposed by local politicians. “The value of having such a district is alie...

Some young stroke victims are misdiagnosed: Study

Younger adults arriving in hospital emergency rooms after a stroke are sometimes misdiagnosed with a range of conditions including vertigo and migraine headaches, according to research released las...

Happiest of breakups next for college-bound Canton cagers

A community feature story highlights members of the Canton girls basketball team who announced their collegiate intentions on National Signing Day last month. Kayla Bridges, the only one of the gro...

Some young stroke victims are misdiagnosed: Study

Younger adults arriving in hospital emergency rooms after a stroke are sometimes misdiagnosed with a range of conditions including vertigo and migraine headaches, according to research released las...

Wayne State School of Medicine visits Israel, West Bank

Valerie M. Parisi, Wayne State University School of Medicine dean, was interviewed on “The Craig Fahle Show” regarding the WSU delegation's trip to Israel.