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April 25 2008
Campaign Countdown Continues Join us as we celebrate the success of Wayne First: The Campaign for Wayne State University with several local and regional events.
Each event will be held from 6-8 p.m. and includes a strolling reception, a brief program with remarks from fellow alumni and a presentation of the new video Making Wayne First.
Michigan Events:
Port Huron
Tuesday, May 20
Thomas Edison Inn
500 Thomas Edison Parkway, Port Huron
Detroit
Wednesday, May 21
Detroit Golf Club
17911 Hamilton Road, Detroit
Grand Blanc
Wednesday, June 18
Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club
9057 South Saginaw Road, Grand Blanc
Midland
Thursday, June 19
Midland Center for the Arts
1801 W. St. Andrews Road, Midland
Grand Rapids
Monday, July 14
St. Cecilia's Music Center
24 Ransom Ave. NE, Grand Rapids
Kalamazoo
Tuesday, July 15
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
314 South Park Street, Kalamazoo
Traverse City
Wednesday, July 16
Grand Traverse Resort
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd., Traverse City
Also, be a part of several Wayne First events throughout the country:
Seattle
Thursday, May 15
Lakeside Event Center
2501 North Northlake Way, Seattle
San Francisco
Sunday, May 18
Carnelian Room
555 California St. 52nd Floor, San Francisco
Cleveland, Ohio
Wednesday, June 25
Renaissance Cleveland Hotel
24 Public Square, Cleveland
Philadelphia
Thursday, June 26
Pyramid Club
1735 Market Street, 52nd Floor, Philadelphia
Reserve today! To make a reservation, click here or call (888) 887-3588.
Kick Off Commencement Weekend With Awards Gala 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, as well as student leaders who are receiving alumni association scholarships. Alumnus Yousif Ghafari, for whom the former North Residence Hall is named, also will be recognized at the gala for the honorary degree that will be awarded to him at Commencement.
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. in 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.
Wayne State Magazine Honored
Wayne State magazine won three awards from the Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Art director Margaret Kelly received a second-place award for magazine spread design for the Summer 2007 story “Students 101.” She also won third place for the Winter 2007 magazine cover “Borrowed Treasures,” which featured a collection from the University Libraries.
Editor Michelle Franzen Martin and contributing writer Jack Lessenberry received a third-place award for features reporting in the Fall 2007 special issue “Transforming Wayne,” which chronicled President Irvin D. Reid’s decade of service to Wayne State.
The magazine is an exlusive benefit for members of the Wayne State University Alumni Association. To join, visit www.alumni.wayne.edu/join.
President Reid Testifies Before State House
President Irvin D. Reid and the presidents of Michigan State University and the University of Michigan testified before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education in February and followed with an appearance before the House’s counterpart in April.
The three schools are partners in the University Research Corridor, and their presidents outlined the way in which contributions made by higher education in scientific research, the health sciences and innovative technology are powerful catalysts for stimulating Michigan’s lagging economy.
Reid highlighted Wayne State’s leadership roles in research relating to life sciences, alternative energy and medicine, and cited the impressive achievements of Tech Town, the university’s research and technology park.
Click here to view a transcript of President Reid's remarks.
Opera Night Gala is May 16
Join the alumni association for the annual Opera Night Gala on May 16.
Enjoy dinner and a performance of Guiseppe Verdi's La Traviata. Dinner is at the Detroit Athletic Club, followed by the performance at the Detroit Opera House.
In the opera, a Parisian courtesan finds true love, only to give it up in the face of pressures by society and her lover's family. It's a 19th century music drama with a tragic ending set in luxurious Parisian salons and idyllic country estates.
The event begins at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $145 for alumni association members, $150 for non-members.
For information, visit www.alumni.wayne.edu/events or call (313) 577-2300.
Legislative Reception Planned The alumni association will host its annual reception in Lansing on Wednesday, May 7.
The reception will be held to honor Michigan public officials and their support of Wayne State.
The complimentary event begins at 5 p.m. at the Christman Building in Lansing. Shuttle service is available from Wayne State's campus and the Wayne State Oakland Center.
To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300.
Donate Clothing to Jackets for Jobs
Do your part to show that Wayne Cares by donating suits and professional clothing to Jackets for Jobs through May 2.
Jackets for Jobs is a nonprofit organization that provides career skills training, employment etiquette and professional clothing to individuals seeking employment.
Bring your donations of new or gently used clothing to Alumni House during business hours Monday through Friday. Click here for more information and a complete list of needed items.
Contact Joye Clark at (313) 577-2161 or joye.clark@wayne.edu for more information.
Women of Wayne Host Campus ArtWalk Members of the Women of Wayne Alumni Association invite you to "walk" with them during the organization's inaugural art sculpture tour on Wayne State's campus Saturday, June 28.
Enjoy a continental breakfast before embarking on a walking tour of campus, where you will see pieces by artists including Tyree Guyton, Sergio De Giusti and Giacomo Manzu. Learn about the sculptures while experiencing the campus in summer with fellow alumni and friends.
The walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Room J. Cost is $5 for alumni association members and $7 for non-members. Parking is available in Lot #31.
To make a reservation, send a check made payable to the Women of Wayne Alumni Association, P.O. Box 02308, Detroit, MI 48202.
For questions, contact Elisabeth Johnston at (313) 577-2167 or ap9048@wayne.edu.
An Evening Inside NextEnergy The School of Business Administration Alumni Association will host the "NEXT" Big Thing on Wednesday, May 21.
The event is an evening of information and exploration in which SBA alumni and friends will have the opportunity to network, tour the NextEnergy facility and learn about alternative energy and business development in southeast Michigan.
NextEnergy, located in TechTown, Wayne State's research and technology park, is a nonprofit corporation founded to enable the commercialization of energy technologies that positively contribute to economic competitiveness, energy security and the environment.
Click here for more information or contact Susan Leithauser at leityee@comcast.net.
Discover Montana and Glacier National Park
Discover Montana and Glacier National Park with the alumni association's Green & Gold Getaways travel program July 12-19.
Explore the awe-inspiring landscape first seen by Lewis and Clark during their famous expedition, and take an exciting journey through time, from ravines formed by ice-age glaciers to the once-burgeoning mining towns of the Old West.
Journey in one of the park’s vintage red buses along the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road, a 52-mile highway that crosses the Continental Divide and offers memorable vistas. Pay tribute to the Indians who settled these lands with a visit to the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, and examine beautiful examples of Native American arts and culture at the Museum of the Plains Indian.
The cost for this tour is $2,294 and includes airfare.
For more information, click here or call (313) 577-2300.
Engineering Golf Outing Supports Grants The Wayne State University Engineering Alumni Association will host its 6th annual golf outing on Saturday, May 31.
Tee off is at 8 a.m. at the Fieldstone Golf Club in Auburn Hills. The day includes an 18-hole scramble, cart, continental breakfast, cash bar, prizes and buffet lunch.
Cost is $125 per person. All proceeds from the event support EAGER, the Engineering Alumni Grants for Education and Research. Hole sponsorship is available for $100 per hole. Click here for more information.
To make a reservation, click here or call Dorothy Payne at (313) 577-3861.
Blast Injury Symposium Comes to Campus Wayne State's Department of Biomedical Engineering will host a Blast Injury Symposium May 15-16.
Blast injuries to U.S. troops and bystanders are called the signature wound of the current military conflicts. Improvised explosive devices are the cause of most injuries and account for almost 80 percent of all wounds to U.S. troops. Many troops caught near these explosions suffer many symptoms, including perforated eardrums, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, memory lapses and headaches.
In an effort to stimulate dialogue between researchers in this area, the Department of Biomedical Engineering will host the two-day event. Internationally known researchers will present data on blast injury models, protective equipment, vehicle safety, injury diagnosis and treatment.
The conference begins at 8 a.m. at McGregor Memorial Conference Center. Cost is $25 for students and $100 for faculty.
For additional information, visit http://blast.eng.wayne.edu. Click here to make a reservation.
WDET Presents Award-Winning Author
Award-winning journalist and best-selling author Amy Goodman will speak at an event for WDET-FM (101.9) on Friday, May 9.
Goodman, the popular host of "Democracy Now!," heard on WDET Monday through Thursday at 8 p.m., comes to Detroit to promote her new book co-written by her brother David Goodman, titled "Standing Up To The Madness: Ordinary Heroes in Extraordinary Times.
The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Community Arts Auditorium and is a fundraiser for Detroit Public Radio. For a gift of $100, donor receive a pair of Silver Circle seats and a copy of Goldman's new book. General admission seats are available for $15.
Seating is limited. Ticket are available through WDET at (800) 959-9338 or www.wdet.org.
Attend OBA Networking Mixer The Organization of Black Alumni will host a networking mixer and business card exchange on May 16.
Join OBA members, fellow Wayne State alumni and friends for a fun-filled networking mixer and business card exchange with giveaways and great raffle prizes. Don't miss this great opportunity to network with the best!
The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at LaMusique restaurant, located in the Hotel St. Regis in Detroit's New Center Area. A cash bar with drink specials will be available.
The event is free, but reservations are required. To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300.
Education Alumni Celebrate Gold and Silver Anniversaries The College of Education Alumni Association invites you to the annual Gold and Silver Anniversary Reception on May 27 to honor 1958 and 1983 graduates of the College of Education.
Celebrate this occasion with fellow alumni and friends. See the new developments on campus and enjoy appetizers and desserts. Campus bus tours begin at 4 p.m. followed by a reception in Alumni House at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to 1958 and 1983 graduates of the College of Education.
To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300.
Alumni Association Hosts Advocacy Seminar
As Wayne State continues to receive diminished funding from the State of Michigan, it has become critical for alumni of the university to convey the importance of the university to elected officials.
Join Federal District Court Judge Nancy Edmunds, St. Clair County RESA Superintendent Dan Degrow and university administrators to discuss current issues impacting the future of the university and discuss how alumni can provide critical support for grassroots advocacy.
The event begins at 5 p.m. at the Thomas Edison Inn in Port Huron. It is free and open to the public. Reservations are required by May 15.
For more information or to make a reservation, contact Joye Clark at (313) 577-2161 or joye.clark@wayne.edu.
Law School Alumni Golf Outing The Law Alumni Association and the Student Board of Governors will host the 18th annual Law School Alumni Golf Outing on Friday, June 20.
Tee off is at 11 a.m. at the Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center in Plymouth. The day includes 18 holes of golf with cart, drink tickets, buffet lunch, gift bag and dinner with open bar.
Cost is $160 for alumni association members, $170 for non-members, $100 for students and $60 for dinner only.
To make a reservation, click here or contact Joye Clark at joye.clark@wayne.edu or (313) 577-2161.
Swing for the Students Golf Outing The School of Business Administration Alumni Association will hold its 2nd Annual Swing for the Students Golf Outing at the Detroit Golf Club on July 28.
Lear Corporation is the title sponsor of this annual event, which last year raised $20,000 for School of Business Administration scholarships. The funds seeded an endowed scholarship fund. Money raised at this year's event will be added to the endowment. Two scholarships of $2,500 each will be awarded for the 2008-2009 school year.
Click here for a player registration form. For sponsorship information, contact Ned Grant at neddyy2@hotmail.com or (586) 703-1827.
Save the Date for Golden Jubilee Reunion
Graduates of 1958 and earlier: Mark your calendars for the alumni association Golden Jubilee Reunion on Oct. 10.
Graduates will take part in a variety of activities to reconnect with classmates, the campus community, current students and the city. They’ll enjoy campus and city tours, attend a special reception and be inducted into the Alumni Golden Circle.
A formal invitation will follow. For questions, call (313) 577-2300.
Join or Renew your Alumni Association Membership It's a great time to be an alumni association member!
Join or renew your membership to the Wayne State University Alumni Association and take advantage of group discounts, travel opportunities, member-only communications and more. For a membership application, click here or call (313) 577-2300.
Here's a look at the many benefits of being an alumni association member:
Free subscription to the award-winning Wayne State magazine.
Free Wayne State application for you, your spouse or dependents (except for applications to the Law School or School of Medicine).
Free membership in your school/college/program or interest alumni group.
Discounted membership to Wayne State's recreation and fitness center, and free use of the Matthaei Athletics Complex during recreation hours.
Discounts to the Bonstelle, Hilberry and other university venues, as well as 30 percent discount on books published by the Wayne State University Press.
Special alumni association OneCard with hundreds of discounts and access to a variety of campus services, such as the libraries, parking and bookstore. Click here for details.
Opportunities to travel at group rates with the alumni association.
Member-price admission for events featured in the alumni association's special events newsletter.
Much, much more!
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5/7 Legislative Reception
5/16 Opera Gala
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6/28 WOW ArtWalk
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