When it comes to coming trouble, the eyes have it
The Kresge Eye Institute at Wayne State University is mentioned as one of four Michigan institutions that shared $14.8 million in federal funding for eye and vision research in 2003.
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Delila Owens, an assistant professor at Wayne State University, was appointed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm to the Michigan Board of Counseling. The board is responsible for licensing professional counselors and has authority to take needed disciplinary action.
City planning
Free Press editorial page editor Ron Dzwonkowski notes that Wayne State University experts worked with city planner Constantine Doxiadis on a major Detroit urban plan that was unveiled in 1970. The project called for an extensive mass transit system, an interlocked grid of freeways and a new anchor city on the St. Clair River. Doxiadis' plan, designed to be completed by 2000, never advanced beyond the announcement stage.
"Leaders on Leadership" - Anthony Earley
Anthony Earley, chairman and chief executive officer of DTE Energy, was the guest on the \"Leaders on Leadership\" program co-produced by Wayne State University's WSU School of Business Administration and Detroit Public Television. Wayne State students in the audience and host Larry Fobes participated in the discussion focusing on Earley's leadership experiences aboard a US warship; building nuclear power plants on the East Coast; and the challenges facing DTE during last year\'s power outage.
"Back from the grave - are sacred Indian artifacts going home?"
Pasatiempo, New Mexico Weekly Magazine of Arts, 8/20-26
The U.S. government recognized the rights of Native Americans through the passage of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) 14 years ago. Progress in carrying out the act has been slow. Thomas Killion, chair of the Wayne State Anthropology department, said the act had been expanded to cover more than human remains and now includes "sacred objects" central to Native American culture and religion. "The category 'cultural patrimony' includes items that are emblems of the group and its identity…" said Killion. "We compare it to the U.S. Constitution, which is preserved as an icon of our nationhood." Killion said many objects held by museums were critical to the organization of Native American political groups and were returned because they were "defining objects and that their loss struck hard at the identity of the group."
People on the move
The "people" column in the business section notes that Ted Coutilish of Wayne State University was elected vice president of the board of directors for the International Association of Business Communicators, Detroit chapter. He is director of the Marketing and Publications Office.
WSU ranking in U.S. News & World Report discussed on WJR
U.S. News & World Report's deputy education editor discussed the publication's recently released annual college rankings on WJR's Paul W. Smith Show. He mentioned that WSU was ranked in the fourth tier of the national ranking list. He also noted that the rankings are determined by such factors as graduation and retention data, faculty and financial information and the alumni percentages of giving to their university.
Wayne State continues to rise in NSF research rankings
Wayne State University Thursday announced that the 2002 National Science Foundation report on research and development expenditures at U.S. universities found WSU continuing to climb. Wayne State advanced two places in total university R&D to 61st among all U.S. universities, and one place to 41st among public universities. Key growth areas include social sciences by 24.4 percent, life sciences by 13.4 percent, physical sciences by 10.6 percent and engineering by 7 percent. The university's rank for medical sciences held at number 22, a growth of 12 spots from 10 years ago. Chemistry and physics both climbed higher; four spots to 47 in chemistry and two spots to 41 in physics. In the past seven years, Wayne State's research has grown over 11 percent annually, with research expenditures reaching nearly $199 million in 2002.
U-M, MSU ranked among best in U.S.
A nationwide ranking of America's top colleges lauds a handful of Michigan schools as being among the nation's best. The rankings, published by U.S. News & World Report, reveal that the University of Michigan is among the country's best universities nationwide and Michigan State University is among the "best values." Other Michigan universities were placed in a ranking that assigned tiers to schools not in the top 50 percent in their category, and Wayne State University was placed in the fourth tier. The rankings are generated by a formula that includes variables such as graduation and retention rates, faculty and financial resources, and the percentage of alumni who donate money to their alma mater.
Beaumont, Oakland University offer useful nursing program
In an editorial about the current shortage of nurses, a problem that the Michigan Nurses Association says will worsen as the baby boom generation ages, a partnership between Beaumont Hospital and Oakland University is cited as a good model for addressing the issue. The Royal Oak-based hospital and the university have joined to provide scholarships aimed at high-achieving minority students to encourage them to pursue the nursing profession. In addition, Oakland University is planning to nearly double the number of students it will enroll in its undergraduate program next year.
"WSU Dance Lab Classes Offered"
The Saturday Dance Lab at the Maggie Allesee Department of Dance at Wayne State University offers a variety of classes for children, teens and adults that awaken the fun experience of dance, music, movement and imagination. Information on the courses and how to enroll is given.
WSU dean resigns under pressure from Hispanic community
In another opinion story that reviews issues involving CULMA's Center for Chicano-Boricua Studies, El Central publisher Dolores Sanchez notes the resignation of George Galster as CULMA's interim dean. Selected letters of correspondence are reprinted as sidebars to the op-ed.
Jerry Herron interviewed on WWj
Professor Jerry Herron, director of the Honors Program, commented about the "Woodward Dream Cruise" being held Saturday, Aug. 21. Herron discussed the cultural significance of the event, now in its tenth year of operation. The interview will air through Saturday.
Graduate enrollment in science, engineering hits record
The number of graduate students enrolled in science and engineering disciplines at U.S. universities reached an all-time high of 455,400 in fall 2002, according to the National Science Foundation. Following a downward trend from 1994-98, science and engineering enrollment in graduate programs has increased every year since 1999. NSF attributes the 2002 gain to an increase in U.S. women and minority students, but the number of new foreign students fell nearly 8 percent that year.
Sports Resorts International losing big bucks
Randy Paschke, chair of the accounting department in the WSU School of Business commented on what could be done for the shareholders of this foundering company founded by Flint Mayor Don Williamson.
What's in the bag?
A story about how to pack healthy lunches for school children includes comments by Catherine Jen of the Nutrition and Food Science Department. She points out that parents play a key role in teaching their children healthy eating habits. "If the parent at home never eats any vegetables or healthy food, the kids won't," she says. "If the parent chooses variety and does not eat those junk foods, then the kids will learn." The article included suggestions for some healthy school-lunch items.
Farmington sports briefs
Kim Spaulding is one of four members of the Wayne State University women's hockey team honored by the American Women's Hockey Coaches Association as National Scholar Athletes for outstanding academic achievement. Spaulding, an elementary education major, earned a place on the Athletic Director's Honor Roll six consecutive semesters, and she was recently named WSU Female Student-Athlete of the Year.
Attracting retailers a multi-layered process
Jason Booza, a geographic information specialist with CULMA's Center for Urban Studies, comments about attracting retailers to downtowns while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing appearance in the surrounding area. Carefully managing the downtown's appearance is key.
Successful downtowns use zoning to require even a chain's facade to fit into the downtown landscape, Booza says.
Jerry Herron interviewed
Jerry Herron, director of the Honors Program and professor of American Studies, was interviewed regarding the \"Dream Cruise.\"
CALENDAR: September 17
Law professor David Moran will be the guest speaker at a Detroit/Wayne County Criminal Advocacy Program seminar Sept. 17 at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center Auditorium. The Crawford decision limited the admissibility of certain hearsay statements. Moran will explain the implications of the decision for trial attorneys.