Featured stories on Today@Wayne http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:43:14 -0500 PHPSimpl http://media.wayne.edu/2013/06/18/wayne-state-universitys-office-of-undergraduate-admissions A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 18 at Burton International to celebrate the wing's official opening. Wayne State representatives, school and district officials, students, parents, and community members were all in attendance. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://media.wayne.edu/2013/06/18/wayne-state-universitys-office-of-undergraduate-admissions http://prognosis.med.wayne.edu/article/wsu-family-medicine-teams-up-with-detroit-lions-living-for-the-city-program The Wayne State University School of Medicine's Department of Family Medicine and Public Health Sciences recently teamed with the Detroit Lions Living for the City initiative to call attention to the issues of food insecurity and hunger in the region. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://prognosis.med.wayne.edu/article/wsu-family-medicine-teams-up-with-detroit-lions-living-for-the-city-program http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10568 Do you think that Woodward Avenue should be safer for pedestrians, cyclists and wheelchair users? Do you have ideas for creating more livable spaces along the Woodward corridor? If so, the Woodward Avenue Action Association wants to hear from you. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10568 http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10559 The Wayne State University Art Collection is a hidden gem containing 6,000 pieces of art featuring works from artists across the state and region, including more than 1,500 from Cass Corridor artists. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10559 http://media.wayne.edu/2013/06/06/wayne-state-university-college-of-nursing-research The Wayne State University College of Nursing's Office of Health Research honored colleagues and showcased scientific inquiries and innovative projects during Research Day 2013. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://media.wayne.edu/2013/06/06/wayne-state-university-college-of-nursing-research http://media.wayne.edu/2013/06/10/wayne-law-dean-visits-china-to-promote Wayne Law Dean Jocelyn Benson just returned from a visit to several law schools in China. A growing number of students from the area are expected to study at Wayne State University Law School in 2014. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://media.wayne.edu/2013/06/10/wayne-law-dean-visits-china-to-promote http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10504 Wayne State's Wayne Cares team has achieved unprecedented success during the Komen Detroit Race for the Cure over the years. Overall, the Wayne Cares team had five top runners during the event held May 18. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10504 http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10457 The 2013 Van Dusen Urban Leadership Forum at Wayne State will pair nationally renowned urban planning, creative and design experts with existing and emerging community leaders to explore happiness as a catalyst for urban revitalization. Sun, 09 Jun 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10457 http://wsuathletics.com/news/2013/6/6/BB_0606134313.aspx?path=baseball The WSU Department of Athletics in conjunction with the Ernie Harwell Estate and the Ernie Harwell Foundation announced today the establishment of the Harwell Field Project, an outreach effort to build a baseball stadium in recognition of Ernie and Lula "Lulu" Harwell. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://wsuathletics.com/news/2013/6/6/BB_0606134313.aspx?path=baseball http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10475 Wayne State's Board of Governors on Wednesday voted unanimously to elect M. Roy Wilson, M.D., M.S., as the University's 12th President, effective August 1. Wilson will succeed Allan Gilmour, who has agreed to serve as president until Wilson takes office. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10475 http://media.wayne.edu/2013/05/30/focis-empowers-residents-to-make-decisions-about Wayne State's Forum on Contemporary Issues in Society will host two community discussions and workshops designed to educate active voters about historical events that contributed to Detroit's economic crisis. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://media.wayne.edu/2013/05/30/focis-empowers-residents-to-make-decisions-about http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10424 Wayne State University's public radio station recently expanded its accolade collection, as HOUR Detroit readers voted WDET-FM 101.9 the city's best radio station as part of the magazine's annual Best of Detroit poll. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10424 http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10438 The Embracing Entrepreneurship report shows that graduates of the three URC universities - Wayne State University, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan - have started or acquired businesses at double the national average among college graduates. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10438 http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10410 The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance will launch its inaugural Detroit Youth Theatre and Dance Journey with the children's play Cinderella, or It's Okay to Be Different. The production will travel to 11 Detroit schools throughout June. Thu, 30 May 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10410 http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10333 The Charles Lang Freer House will present, "Heels over Head: Mr. Freer, Swami Vivekananda and the Art of Yoga," a lecture offering a sneak preview of the Smithsonian exhibition Yoga: The Art of Transformation, opening this fall. Wed, 29 May 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10333 http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10330 SEED Wayne will kick off summer with its weekly Farmers Market starting June 5. The market features fresh fruit and vegetables, prepared items from local vendors and more. Tue, 28 May 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10330 http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10334 In preparation for a fall 2013 opening, construction recently began on a new collaborative space that will combine the Writing Center and Student Technology Studio on the second floor of the David Adamany Undergraduate Library. Mon, 27 May 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10334 http://prognosis.med.wayne.edu/article/wsu-school-of-medicine-class-of-2013-commencement-ceremony-celebrates-277-new-doctors The Wayne State University School of Medicine's 141st commencement and hooding ceremony for 277 men and women who earned the title of doctor was held Monday at Detroit's historic Fox Theatre. Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://prognosis.med.wayne.edu/article/wsu-school-of-medicine-class-of-2013-commencement-ceremony-celebrates-277-new-doctors http://media.wayne.edu/2013/05/21/wayne-state-university-names-joan-c-dunbar Hilary Ratner, Ph.D., vice president for research at Wayne State University, announced the appointment of Joan C. Dunbar, Ph.D., of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., as associate vice president of technology commercialization in the Division of Research. Dunbar assumes her new position effective immediately. Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://media.wayne.edu/2013/05/21/wayne-state-university-names-joan-c-dunbar http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10326 In June, Howard Lupovitch will succeed Professor David Weinberg as director of the Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies. Lupovitch previously headed the Judaic Center at Colby University. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://www-dev.homepage.wayne.edu/today/featured-stories/10326