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March 04 2009
Join Us in San Diego and L.A.
Wayne State President Jay Noren will be in southern California in March and is looking forward to meeting alumni and friends.
President Noren, who will be in town to attend a national meeting of urban leaders, will meet with alumni to share his insights into how Wayne State is leading the transition to the emerging knowledge economy for the benefit of both Detroit and the nation. Join us for food, fun and a chance to catch up with old friends while making some new ones during two events:
What:
San Diego Reception
When:
6:30 p.m. Friday, March 20
Where:
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
401 K Street, San Diego, Calif.
Reserve Now!
Click here or call (888) 887-3588.
What:
Los Angeles Brunch
When:
11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 22
Where:
Marina del Rey Marriott
4100 Admiralty Way, Marina del Ray, Calif.
Reserve Now!
Click here or call (888) 887-3588.
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See the Tigers in Florida
Come out to the ball park to make new friends and cheer on the Detroit Tigers as they take on the Atlanta Braves during spring training in Lakeland, Fla., on Sunday, March 29.
We are hosting a picnic lunch as part of this Wayne State alumni trip to see alumni and friends in Florida. The event begins at noon at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland.
Tickets are $35 per person and include a picnic lunch and a reserved seating ticket to the game. We’ll have some great raffle prizes (like a Sanders Hot Fudge dessert basket) and a chance to win tickets to a regular season game back in Detroit.
For more information, or to make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300.
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New License Plate Shows Wayne State Support
 Show your Warrior pride with the redesigned Wayne State University license plate now available from the Michigan Secretary of State.
The plate features the university's new graphic W that is easy to recognize and immediately identifies you as a Wayne State supporter.
These special fundraising plates cost $35, and Wayne State receives $25 of that fee. The money raised – between $25,000 and $35,000 annually – is donated to the Wayne State University Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.
Click here for more information.
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Success Workshop With Actor Jeffrey Tambor
 Join Wayne State alumnus and actor Jeffrey Tambor for his critically acclaimed workshop at the DreamWorks Animation studio in Glendale, Calif., on Saturday, March 21. Alumni receive special pricing of only $215 per ticket – an $85 savings.
“What’s Keeping You? A Workshop for Personal and Professional Success” examines what’s keeping people from their dreams. It looks at fear and self-doubt, which often prevent people from reaching their creative goals. Tambor helps people identify their unique challenges and provides tools and technique to overcome those challenges.
Tambor, who appeared in numerous TV and film roles, including Arrested Development, shares his unique perspective through honest discussions and personalized demonstrations that provide a revelatory experience for actors, writers, directors and anyone who wants to be better at what they do. Tambor has held his workshop at universities, hospitals and corporations throughout the country.
The event will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, click here.
To make a reservation, e-mail derek@coolwatersprods.com or call (818) 909-7040. When making the reservation, ask for the Wayne State alumni discount.
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Job Fair is March 13 Wayne State Alumni are encouraged to attend the Michigan Collegiate Job Fair on Friday, March 13.
More than 120 employers are expected to be there. The Michigan Collegiate Job Fair is a state-wide event supported by four-year Michigan universities that provides assistance to students and alumni seeking professional employment.
The event will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Burton Manor Conference Center in Livonia. Registration is $10 in advance or $20 at the door. Click here to make a reservation.
For more information, visit www.mcjf.org or call Lavonda Robinette at (734) 487-0400.
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Let a Professional Review Your Resume
Wayne State's Career Services will host Resume Review Week March 9-12.
Is your resume not getting you the interview? Have your resume reviewed by professionals who will offer constructive feedback regarding format, content and key items that employers look for on a resume.
Reviews will take approximately 20 minutes and will better prepare you for applying to jobs, participating in career fairs, networking and more. Click here for more information.
To participate you must be registered with Career Services Online. Click here to register.
Click here for a complete schedule of Career Services workshops and events.
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Alumni Lecture Features Leonard Slatkin Save the date for the Arthur L. Johnson Urban Perspectives Lecture Series featuring Leonard Slatkin on Tuesday, March 24.
Slatkin, music director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, is an internationally renowned American conductor who has made appearances with virtually every major international orchestra. His recordings have garnered seven Grammy awards and more than 60 nominations.
The Arthur L. Johnson Urban Perspectives Lecture Series began in 1992, and was named by the alumni association in 1995 to honor civil rights leader Dr. Arthur L. Johnson upon his retirement as vice president for university relations at Wayne State University. The series offers an opportunity to hear thoughtful and interesting commentaries on a wide range of subjects such as politics, business, economics, law and the arts.
The lecture begins at noon in Alumni House. It is free and open to the public.
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Tell Us Your Secret What are some of Wayne State's best-kept secrets?
Do you know of a place on or around campus that is a hidden gem in the community? What are some of the unique things this area offers?
Send your suggestions to michelle.martin@wayne.edu for inclusion in an upcoming issue of Wayne State magazine, which will feature the area's hidden gems. Back To Top
Join Us on Facebook! 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.
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March Madness! Wayne State Style Make your pics for who will win the NCAA Division I men’s college basketball competition during the alumni association's March Madness Online Tournament.
Click here to sign up by 5 p.m. March 6. You'll get an e-mail March 16 with additional details.
Prizes a-plenty: two tickets to a Detroit Pistons game plus a duffle bag with Pistons gear, or free admission for two to a Wayne State alumni event plus a $150 Barnes & Noble gift card – plus lots of other prizes. Click here for details.
Tournament brackets will be sent with instructions via e-mail address. Here are the rules: You must be a Wayne State alum, student, faculty or staff member with a valid e-mail to participate. One entry per person. There’s no fee, and this is sponsored by the Detroit Pistons.
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New Posting on Job Board
The alumni association has added a new listing to its job board.
Alternatives for Girls, a nonprofit organization located in southwest Detroit, is looking to hire a full-time curriculum coordinator and a part-time teen services case planner. Click here for more information.
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.
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New Alumni Association Discounts Offered
The alumni association is offering two new discounts:
Overstock.com
Receive 10 percent off selected items at Overstock.com by using coupon code 121728. Discounts apply to furniture, chairs, area rugs, appliances and vacuums. To redeem the code, visit www.overstock.com.
Camp Cranbrook
Save 10 percent on new registrant camp tuition for Camp Cranbrook at the Cranbrook Educational Community. Use code CRANCAMP09 when registering.
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Get Discounted Pistons Tickets Wayne State alumni can save up to $30 on Detroit Pistons tickets.
There are two games to choose from:
Pistons vs. Miami Heat
1 p.m. Sunday, March 22
- Upper level seats are just $25 (reg. $40)
- Free hot dog and soda with each ticket purchase
- Everyone gets a group photo and the opportunity to take a shot on the court immediately after the game
Pistons vs. New Jersey Nets
7:30 p.m. Friday, April 10
- Lower level seats are just $50 (reg. $80)
- Free Detroit Pistons duffel bag with each ticket purchased
- Everyone in your group will have the opportunity to take a shot on the court immediately after the game
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Volunteer at Grad Expo Be a part of Grad Expo! Volunteers are needed to recruit new grads to join the alumni association.
You'll have a chance to meet some of the graduates who will walk during the May commencement ceremonies and tell them about alumni association membership benefits. Students 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, April 15, and Thursday, April 16, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 17. Alumni volunteers should specify their preferred shift. They'll also receive a special alumni association 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. Click here to download the registration form. Back To Top
Book Now and Save on Travel Book your vacation today for select Green & Gold Getaway tours and save.
Save up to $500 per couple when you make a reservation for the following tours by May 20:
Dubai
Sept. 5-13, 2009
From $3,499 (includes airfare from Detroit or Chicago)
Enchanting Ireland
Sept. 18-26, 2009
From $2,674 (includes airfare from Detroit or Chicago)
Best of Tuscany & the Italian Riviera
Oct. 2-10, 2009
From $2,399 (includes airfare from Detroit)
For a complete list of alumni tours, visit www.alumni.wayne.edu/travel.
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Women of Wayne Hosts Spring Events FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON
The Grosse Pointe chapter of Women of Wayne will host its annual fashion show and luncheon on Saturday, March 14.
Enjoy complimentary mimosas and a silent auction. Lunch will be served at noon and is followed by the fashion show featuring fashions by Coldwater Creek.
The event begins at 11 a.m. at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. Cost is $30 per person. Reservations are required by March 6.
To make a reservation, send a check made payable to Women of Wayne, Grosse Pointe Chapter, to Mrs. Santina Miller, 20202 Van Antwerp, Harper Woods, MI 48225. Click here for more information.
43RD ANNUAL HEADLINER AWARDS
The Women of Wayne Alumni Association will honor outstanding alumnae at the 43rd Annual Headliner Awards on Saturday, April 25.
The event begins at 11 a.m. at the Lochmoor Club in Grosse Pointe Woods. Cost is $35 per person and includes lunch.
To make a reservation, send a check made payable to Women of Wayne Alumni Association, P.O. Box 02308, Detroit, MI 48202. For more information, call (313) 577-2300. Back To Top
An Evening With David Sedaris Join WDET for an evening of laughs with author and humorist David Sedaris on Tuesday, April 21.
Sedaris will be reading from his latest book, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, as well as exclusive, unpublished works about his life and family.
Tickets start at $55. Make a gift of $250 to Detroit Public Radio and you will receive a pair of WDET Gold Circle Seats (the first 10 rows) and an autographed copy of Sedaris' book. Seating is limited, so make your donation today! Click here for more information.
The event begins at 8 p.m. at the Detroit Opera House.
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Graduate School Offers Open House
Learn about the master's degree you always wanted and apply for admission at no charge at Wayne State's Graduate School Open House on Thursday, March 12.
Admissions and program representatives will be on hand to review applications and advise applicants. The $50 application fee will be waived for on-site participants. The Graduate School offers more than 60 doctoral degrees, 139 master's degrees and 32 certificate, specialist and professional programs. Click here for an application.
The open house is from 3-7 p.m. at the WSU Welcome Center. Parking is free in Structure 6, which is located behind the Welcome Center. Bring your ticket stub for validation.
To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-GRAD.
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Don't Miss OBA Networking Mixer
The Organization of Black Alumni will host its Third Friday networking mixer on March 20.
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.
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Attend a TV Taping at WTVS Come on down to WTVS-TV (channel 56) for a live taping of the Emmy Award-winning Leaders on Leadership television series.
The show, co-produced by the Wayne State School of Business Administration and Detroit Public Television, features key executives from the corporate world. Be a part of the studio audience, submit a question that you can ask on air, and take part in an off-the-air dialogue with the guest speaker.
Upcoming speakers include:
- Leonard Slatkin, music director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
- Steve Miller, executive chairman of Delphi Corporation
- David McKinnon, CEO of Service Brands International (Molly Maid)
- Gary E. Knell, president and CEO of Sesame Workshop
- Kenneth W. Freeman, managing director of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Company, chairman of Masonite International and executive chairman of Accellent Inc.
It is free to attend, but reservations are required. Click here for a complete list of dates and times or to make a reservation. Back To Top
CareerBoost: Leaders on Leadership Attend CareerBoost: Case Studies from the television series Leaders on Leadership - it’s a tough world out there! on Wednesday, April 1.
This interactive event, presented by Larry Fobes, host of the Emmy Award-winning television show Leaders on Leadership, calls on the expertise of former guests. Watch clips of past guests, such as Paul O’Neill, former secretary of treasury; Dieter Zetsche, former president and CEO of Chrysler; and Alfred Taubman, founder of the Taubman Co. and former chair of Sotheby’s, then explore a variety of related leadership issues in the context of your own career.
The event, sponsored by the alumni association, School of Business Administration, WTVS-TV (channel 56) and Greenleaf Trust, begins at 5:30 p.m. at Alumni House.
Cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Free for currently enrolled WSU students.
To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300. Back To Top
ISAAC Hosts Conference on Research Directions
The Institute for the Study of the African-American Child will host the Conference on Research Directions, a biannual event designed to bridge the gap between research and practice in education May 3-6.
All researchers and practitioners interested in the latest strategies for closing the academic achievement gap that affects African American children should attend. The conference will be held at the Hilton Oceanfront Resort in Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Click here for more information or visit www.coe.wayne.edu/ISAAC for a complete conference schedule and presenter and participant registration forms.
To make a reservation, contact Saundra Sumner at (313) 577-0991 or ac6642@wayne.edu.
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Career Awareness Week is March 23-26
Career Awareness Week, sponsored by Career Services and the Women of Wayne Alumni Association, will take place March 23-26.
Participate in a series of career events and workshops to learn about successful career planning and job search strategies in this challenging economy.
All events will be held at the Wayne State Student Center Building. Click here for a complete schedule.
For more information, visit www.careerservices.wayne.edu or contact Kimberly Streeter at (313) 577-3390.
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Dance the Night Away With the College of Ed
The College of Education Alumni Association will host its annual Awards/Recess Night Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 28.
Cocktail-hour begins at 6 p.m. and is followed by dinner and dancing. The event concludes at 11 p.m.
To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300.
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CLAS Goes to the DIA Join the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Alumni Association for a night at the Detroit Institute of Arts on Friday, March 13.
The event begins at 6 p.m. Cost is $40 per person.
Admission price includes access to the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Norman Rockwell exhibit and a $20 DIA gift certificate, which can be used at the Café DIA, Kresge Court Coffee Shop or the DIA Gift Shop. Join fellow alumni for a private gathering in Café DIA or tour the museum at your own pace. Proceeds from the event will support the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.
Reservations are required by March 6. To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300. Back To Top
Attend Round Table on African American Education
The Institute for the Study of the African-American Child presents a round table discussion on African American education on Friday and Saturday, June 19-20.
The conference, held at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, will focus on best practices for teaching African-American children.
Click here for more information and a complete schedule.
To make a reservation, contact Saundra Sumner at (313) 577-0991 or ac6642@wayne.edu.
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College of Nursing Research Day The College of Nursing will host Research Day 2009 on Wednesday, March 25.
Dr. Suzanne Bakken, alumni professor of nursing and professor of biomedical informatics at Columbia University, will deliver the keynote address at noon at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center.
A poster reception will highlight the research of Wayne State College of Nursing faculty, graduate students and clinical partners.
For information or to submit an abstract, contact Victor Chuki at vchuku@wayne.edu or (313) 577-4135.
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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.
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Alumni Reception
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Alumni Brunch
3/29 Lakeland, Fla.
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