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October 01 2008  Catch Up With Alumni in Dallas-Fort Worth Area Join Wayne State alumni and friends in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Thursday, Oct. 23. When: Please let us know if you’re coming! The alumni association will provide great prizes, including a Sanders gift basket that will bring back fond memories of one of Detroit’s best. Commemorate 15 Years at ALJUP Lecture Celebrate Detroit with the Arthur L. Johnson Urban Perspectives Lecture Series: Detroit, a City Upon a Hill on Thursday, Nov. 13. The event begins at 11 a.m. at the Spencer Partrich Auditorium, Law School. The lecture is free, but reservations are required. To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300. If you've thought about joining the alumni association’s Grand Tour of Egypt, March 9-20, 2009, act fast to guarantee your spot.
Only a few spaces remain so book your tour today. The itinerary includes Cairo with visits to the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx; Alexandria; Memphis for the Ramses II statue and pyramids at Sakkara; Luxor and Karnak monuments; a three-night cruise on the Nile to the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, and Edfu’s Temple of Horus; temples of Abu Simbel; and optional Jordan extension to visit Petra, Jerash, Bethany and the Dead Sea.
Click here for complete tour details. To make a reservation call (313) 577-2300. Celebrate Homecoming With the Alumni Association Celebrate homecoming with the alumni association's Homecoming Pancake Tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11. Who wouldn’t wake up early for this? All-you-can-eat pancakes, plus fun for the whole family as you tailgate before the big game. Watch the Warriors kick some Northern Michigan Wildcat tail at noon. Games and prizes for everyone, plus a special appearance by Warrior mascot W. The event begins at 10 a.m. in tailgate parking lot #50. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Free for student members and kids under 13. To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300. The Wayne State University Alumni Association and Wayne State magazine are now on Facebook.
Become a member of our group and become a fan of our award-winning alumni magazine. Join Now! Click here to become a member of the Wayne State University Alumni Association group on Facebook. Click here to become a fan of Wayne State magazine on Facebook. The alumni association has added a new listings to its job board. Zondervan, a HarperCollins company, and a world leader in Christian communications, is looking to hire a market research senior manager. Visit www.zondervan.jobs for more information. The U.S. Department of Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory is looking to fill several general engineer/physical scientist positions. Click here for more information. For questions, contact Tamara Sisler at (304) 285-4271 or sisler@netl.doe.gov. Applications will be accepted until Oct. 10. If you are an employer who would like to feature your company's open house or job opportunities on our Web site, e-mail your information to ax5459@wayne.edu. New Day and Time for Giulio Live! Wind down after work with Giulio Live!, an all-new cooking series with the Wayne State University Alumni Association. You asked, and we listened. Due to popular demand, we’re changing Giulio Live! to Thursday nights this fall. The series, starring Giulio Fattore, campus executive chef for AVI Fresh, will begin Oct. 23 with Fall Harvest Fare. Attend both sessions, or pick just one. Watch and learn as Giulio whips up a variety of culinary masterpieces, then sample some of his creations: sweet confections or a holiday-inspired brunch. You’ll receive copies of Giulio’s secret recipes, along with a special gift compliments of the alumni association and AVI Fresh. Each culinary adventure begins at 5:30 p.m. at Alumni House. Cost for each session is $58 per person. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Bring a friend! There are two culinary adventures to choose from: Fall Harvest Fare WOW Hosts Term Limits Discussion The Women of Wayne Alumni Association will present Women in Politics: Do Term Limits Help or Hurt Female Candidates? on Friday, Oct. 3. Book your vacation today for select Green & Gold Getaways tours and save. Poland and Prague Alaska, the Great Land Trains Across Colorado Majestic Swiss Alps and Glacier Express Spend $2,001 or more per person . . . Save $400 per couple For travelers who make reservations after October 15, 2008, (Oct. 16 – Dec. 31, 2008) the following savings will apply: Spend $2,001 or more per person . . . Save $300 per couple For a complete list of alumni tours, visit www.alumni.wayne.edu/travel. Donate at Red Cross Blood Drive The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on campus Oct. 6-10.
The drive will take place from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on the second floor of the Student Center. Photo ID or a Red Cross donor card is required at time of donation. To schedule an appointment, call (800) GIVE-LIFE or register at www.givelife.org and enter sponsor code WSU.
WDET 101.9FM - Detroit Public Radio is looking for your support during its fall fundraiser.
As Metro Detroit's NPR station, WDET is home to renowned public radio programs including Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Fresh Air, Car Talk, This American Life, BBC World Service and Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! Plus WDET's own award-winning local programs like Detroit Today, The Back Story, Destination Jazz: The Ed Love Program, Folks Like Us and more.
Your donation supports everything you hear on Detroit Public Radio, and by making a gift today you can select one of the great Fall 2008 Thank You Gifts! Make your gift before Oct. 17 and you'll also receive a WDET "I Listen - I Vote" window cling!
See all the member benefits and make your secure, tax-deductible gift to WDET today at www.wdet.org.
Join Us for the Golden Jubilee Reunion Attention, alumni from the class of 1958 and earlier: Reconnect with classmates, the campus community and the city with the alumni association's Golden Jubilee Reunion on Friday, Oct. 10. Get on the bus to go on a tour that features all that’s popping up on campus and around town. Watch a vignette performance at the Hilberry Theatre. Then see the stars – literally – at the planetarium in Old Main. A gala reception and program follows, and alumni will be inducted into the prestigious Golden Circle. Need a ride to event? Motorcoach transportation is available from the Wayne State Oakland Center in Farmington Hills. The event begins at noon at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center on campus. Cost is $50 per person. To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300. Enjoy Turkey Day With Alumni and Friends Wayne State’s Bonstelle Theatre will become the place to be during the famous America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and first-ever alumni association hospitality event, on Thursday, Nov. 27. World-renowned motivational speaker Albert Mensah will deliver the speech "Aim High" to the campus community on Thursday, Oct. 9. Attend WOW Faculty/Staff Recognition Reception Join the Women of Wayne Alumni Association for the annual Faculty and Academic Staff Recognition Reception on Wednesday, Oct. 29.
The program will celebrate the continuing achievements of Women of Wayne Research Grant recipients from the last 10 years who went on to receive academic tenure at Wayne State University. Honorees include: Tamara Bray, Anthropology; Stephanie Brock, Chemistry; Catherine Lysack, Institute of Gerontology and Occupational Therapy; Mary Kay Pflum, Chemistry; Kameshwari Pothukuchi, Geography and Urban Planning; and Olivia G.M. Washington, Nursing and Institute of Gerontology. The 2008 Women of Wayne research grant and scholarship recipients also will be recognized.
The event begins at 4 p.m. at Alumni House. The event is free, but reservations are required by Oct. 22.
To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300.
Submit Nominations for Alumni Awards The alumni association is accepting nominations for several awards: The Homer D. Strong Award, presented for distinguished leadership and service to the alumni associaiton and the university, for stimulating alumni participation and benefiting the university through volunteer leadership. The Recent Alumni Award, which recognizes an individual who demonstrates outstanding professional achievement, community contributions or service to the university, and has received a bachelor's degree or certificate in the past 10 years. The Faculty Service Award, presented to Wayne State faculty whose professional or civic efforts have brought about a greater appreciation of the university's contributions to community service. Nominations are accepted through Dec. 15. To receive a nomination form, click here or call (313) 577-2300. Join the Women of Wayne Alumni Association for the Cranbrook House and Gardens tour.
Enjoy a guided tour of 10 first-floor rooms in the oldest surviving manor home in metro Detroit. See centuries-old tapestries, hand-carved woodwork, Arts and Crafts style antiques and more with this insightful look at the home of Cranbrook's founders, George and Ellen Booth. The tour begins promptly at 10 a.m. Lunch will follow the tour 11:45 a.m. After lunch take time to explore the Cranbrook gardens. Click here for more information. Cost is $30 for WOW members and $32 for non-members. To make a reservation, send a check made payable to Women of Wayne to P.O. Box 02308, Detroit, MI 48202. Checks must be received by Oct. 13. For questions, call (313) 577-2300. Reconnect at the Retired Employees Luncheon Catch up with old friends and colleagues at the Wayne State Retired Employees Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 17. Trade stories about vacation pursuits and swap photos of the grandkids. Then sit back and enjoy lunch while listening to presentations on the latest developments on campus. The event begins at noon at the Detroit Yacht Club. Cost is $20 for alumni association members, $30 for non-members (non-member price includes 1-year alumni association membership). To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300. Wayne State University presents The New Economy: The University as a Catalyst for Urban Development on Oct. 7.
The conference is for developers, planners, architects, scholars and government officials to discuss university partnerships with the private sector that spur growth and create thriving neighborhoods. The day will include: - Case studies - Presentations from local and national experts - Optional tours of Midtown Detroit and TechTown, Wayne State's research and technology park The event begins at 8 a.m. Cost $75 per person and includes continental breakfast and lunch. For more information, or to make a reservation, visit specialevents.wayne.edu/urban.
Wayne State’s Department of Music will host Tenor Madness, two days of workshops, saxophones and performances, Oct. 23-24.
Guest artists include legendary saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi, inventor Francois Louis, jazz artist Emanuele Cisi, and Claudio Zolla of Rampone and Cazzani Handmade Saxophones.
Tenor Madness will culminate with a performance featuring Jerry Bergonzi, an internationally renowned jazz performer, composer, author and educator, the Detroit-Torino Urban Jazz Project, and the WSU Big Band, directed by Professor Chris Collins.
The concert will take place Friday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 pm at The Music Box in the Max M. Fisher Music Center. Tickets are $20 at the DSO box office and $23.50 if ordered by phone (313) 576-5111 or online at www.detroitsymphony.com. Group tickets (10 or more) are $15 each and available only by visiting the DSO box office. Tenor Madness workshops are free and open to the public. Click here for information about the workshops and guest artists. Wayne State's Institute of Information Technology and Culture will present a lecture series highlighting anthropology entitled "Dangerous Territory: Social Research Out of Bounds." Free Yearbooks Still Available Here’s your chance to get the yearbook you might have forgotten to purchase when you were a student. Join or Renew your Alumni Association Membership It's a great time to be an alumni association member! |
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