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February 05 2008  We invite you to join us as we celebrate the remarkable success of Wayne First: The Campaign for Wayne State University. Three local events will kick off the final phase of the campaign in February. Go Behind the Scenes at the New DIA Join the alumni association for a behind-the-scenes tour of the newly renovated Detroit Institute of Arts at 11:30 a.m. on March 26. Career Services Offers Employment Expo Wayne State's Career Services department will host an employment expo on Thursday, March 6. Kick off commencement weekend by attending the Alumni Spring Awards Gala on May 2.
Be a part of this annual gala, where we’ll recognize recipients of the Distinguished Alumni, Homer D. Strong, Recent Alumni and Faculty Service awards. Meet and mingle with fellow alumni and friends, city and state leaders and members of the campus community. Appetizers, carving stations and desserts are included. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center. Cost is $20 for alumni association members and $25 for non-members. Click here or call (313) 577-2300 to make a reservation. Help the Honors Program recruit its next freshman class by taking part in Wayne State Scholars Day. Alumni volunteers are needed to interview potential scholarship applicants on the following days: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9
5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday Feb. 14
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24
During Scholars Day, the university invites promising first-year applicants and their parents to campus for a day of interviews, presentations, tours, and lunch. Every student who attends receives a scholarship of $1,500 a year for four years. Based on the results of an interview, review of a writing sample, and consideration of grade-point average and test scores, some students will receive increased scholarship offers, up to and including four-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships.
If you'd like to help interview scholarship candidates, get more details and register online at http://honors.wayne.edu/scholars_interview.php.
The interviews include four to six students and two interviewers. Interviews are held on campus, and take approximately 45 minutes each. Volunteers receive a small gift of appreciation and are encouraged to join the students for lunch. For more information, contact Adam Herman at (313) 577-4621.
ALJUP Lecture Features Dr. Connie Calloway Join alumni and friends for the Arthur L. Johnson Urban Perspectives Lecture Series featuring Dr. Connie Calloway on April 10.
Dr. Connie Calloway became superintendent of Detroit Public Schools in July 2007. The first college graduate in her family, Calloway believes in the benefits of a good education and the role of faith in ordering one’s footsteps. Hear what else she believes during this always popular lecture series.
The lecture is free and begins at noon in Alumni House. Click here or call (313) 577-2300 to make a reservation. Undergraduate Admissions Holds WSU Preview Day The Wayne State University Office of Undergraduate Admissions will host a Preview Day on Sunday, April 6. Be a part of Grad Expo! Volunteers are need to recruit new grads to join the alumni association.
You'll have a chance to meet some of the 1,500 graduates who will walk during the May 3 commencement ceremony, and tell them about alumni association membership benefits. Students will attend Grad Expo to pick up their caps, gowns and commencement tickets, as well as buy class rings, diploma frames and other merchandise. Grad Expo will take place in the Welcome Center, at Warren and Woodward, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, and Thursday, March 20. Alumni volunteers should specify their preferred shift. They'll also receive a special sweatshirt and free parking in the Welcome Center structure at Cass and Putnam. To volunteer, contact Elisabeth Johnston at ap9048@wayne.edu or (313) 577-2167 by March 5. Click here to download the registration form.
Join Women of Wayne at the Gem Theatre The Women of Wayne Alumni Association invites you to join them for lunch and Menopause The Musical on Sunday, Feb. 24. “Doc” Andrews Scholarship Annual Hockey Game The Wayne State Athletics Alumni Association invites you to cheer on the women’s hockey team which takes on Mercyhurst College Friday, Feb. 22, at the City Sports Arena.
The event begins at 5 p.m. with a pre-game reception at Z’s Villa (located at Woodward and Piquette) to mingle with fellow alumni. Finger food and beer will be provided. Z’s will also offer shuttle service to and from the arena. Game time is 7 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for Wayne State alumni and guests. All proceeds to support the Mark “Doc” Andrews Scholarship Fund, established by the Athletics Alumni Association.
Please call Jeff Evans at (313) 933-4347 to reserve tickets. A limited number of tickets will also be available at the door at Z’s Villa.
Financial Planning: Mapping Your Financial Future The alumni association has two exciting events planned to help you map your financial future.
Thursday, March 6
6-8 p.m.
Oakland Center, Room 156
$10 members, $15 non-members
Home Buying-Graduate Purchase Assistance Program by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority
April 17
6-8 p.m.
Alumni House
Celebrate with future alumni at the Scholarship Awards Reception on April 16.
Meet the students who this year are recipients of the David Adamany – WSU Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship. The event is free and begins at 5:30 p.m. at Alumni House. To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300. Join the College of Education Alumni Association for its first-ever Education Advocacy Training session on March 18. Warrior Basketball With Engineering Alumni Please join the Engineering Alumni Association on Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Matthaei Athletics Complex as the Wayne State men’s basketball team plays conference rival Grand Valley State. Cheer on the Warriors and network with fellow engineering alumni.
Game time is 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. A mid-game snack is included.
To reserve tickets, contact Dorothy Payne at (313) 577-3861 today!
Attend OBA Business Card Exchange The Organization of Black Alumni will host a networking mixer and business card exchange on Feb. 15. Engineering Alumni Golf Outing - Save the Date! The Wayne State University Engineering Alumni Association will host the 6th annual golf outing on Saturday, May 31. Attend Women of Wayne Fashion Show The Grosse Pointe chapter of Women of Wayne will host its annual fashion show and luncheon at 11 a.m. March 8.
Enjoy complimentary mimosas and a silent auction. Lunch will be served at noon and is immediately followed by the fashion show featuring fashions by Coldwater Creek.
The Grosse Pointe Chapter of WOW has been in existence for more than 40 years and provides support to Wayne State by making donations to scholarship funds for women who are resuming their education.
The event will take place at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lakeshore Dr., in Grosse Pointe Farms.
For more information or to make a reservation, contact Elisabeth Johnston at (313) 577-2167 or ap9048@wayne.edu.
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