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July 08 2009
Aim Higher for Students Campaign is Launched
 Wayne State students deserve every chance to reach their highest academic and personal potential. We must take immediate action to address the growing numbers of students who require financial assistance to achieve their goals.
For this reason, the university has launched the Aim Higher for Students campaign to raise money for scholarships and other educational resources that will enhance student success. With your help, every student can reach new heights of success.
There’s no time like the present to make your gift.
For more information, and to watch the campaign video, visit www.aimhigherforstudents.wayne.edu.
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Wayne State Raises Tuition
The university’s Board of Governors has approved an increase in tuition of 5.4 percent, to be bought down in the current year to 4.8 percent for Michigan-resident undergraduate students through the application of federal stimulus funding. Even with this increase Wayne State’s annual tuition is 12th among Michigan’s 15 public universities.
Although Wayne State will continue to focus on urban research, education and outreach, providing financial aid and keeping tuition low remain top priorities despite a budget crisis that has crippled state funding for higher education.
Wayne State has historically returned 27 cents of every tuition dollar to financial aid, providing significant help for students with financial need, and this year has instituted a number of special financial aid programs in recognition of the difficult economic times. For more information about the Aim Higher for Students campaign and other ways Wayne State is working to help students, click here.
To read President Jay Noren's letter to the community, click here.
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Get a Free Gift With Membership
Join, renew or extend your alumni association membership by Aug. 1 to receive a special gift!
Gifts include a Wayne State alumni spirit T-shirt, sweatshirt (T-shirt and sweatshirt are gray with green, gold and white imprint) or fleece blanket.
"Please join me as a member of the Wayne State University Alumni Association. Being a member means more than getting discounts – although there are many. It means staying connected, networking with other alumni and supporting Wayne State University." – Ernie Hudson, ’73, Broadway actor and WSU advocate
Click here to join, renew or extend your membership and receive your gift today.
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New Postings are on Job Board
TheraMatrix Physical Therapy is accepting resumes from candidates interested in joining the company's executive leadership team.
Elim Christian Services is accepting resumes for two positions: school physical therapist and occupational therapist.
For details and information on how to submit your resume, visit www.alumni.wayne.edu/jobs.
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CareerBoost: Lights, Camera, Action! Join the alumni association for CareerBoost: Lights, Camera, Action! on Wednesday, July 22.
Think you ought to be in pictures? Here’s your chance to find out how. Ken Droz of the Michigan Film Office will detail new film projects coming to Michigan and the jobs that are resulting from them. Learn how you can be a part of the Hollywood action both on screen and off, and find out about opportunities in the new animation studios. Light refreshments will be served.
The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at Alumni House. Cost is $5 for alumni association members and currently enrolled WSU students, $10 for non-members.
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Go Shopping at the Wayne State Wednesday Farmers Market Members of the university, Midtown and broader Detroit community are invited to visit the Wayne State Wednesday Farmers Market and shop for fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruits, flowers and other farm and food products on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Oct. 28.
The Farmers Market is located in front of Prentis Hall on Cass Avenue, just north of Warren Avenue and across the street from the Detroit Public Library.
The market will feature farmers from Detroit, the surrounding metropolitan region and Ontario.
The Wayne State Wednesday Farmers Market is authorized to accept the Michigan Bridge Card, a debit card on which federal food stamp dollars are deposited so that participating low-income households can purchase food.
SEED Wayne soon will be authorized to accept the state’s Project Fresh and Senior Project Fresh coupons, programs that help pregnant women, children and senior citizens have access to Michigan-produced fruits and vegetables sold at farmers markets.
The Wayne State Wednesday Farmers Market is a project of SEED Wayne.
For questions regarding the Wayne State Wednesday Farmers Market or SEED Wayne, contact Kami Pothukuchi at k.pothukuchi@wayne.edu. Back To Top
See Alice in Wonderland at the Hilberry Join the alumni association for a presentation of Alice and Wonderland at the Hilberry Theatre on Saturday, July 11.
Get taken away to Wonderland during this family event, which features continental breakfast (bagels, muffins, doughnuts, juice and more) and a storytime reading of the book Alice in Wonderland before the Hilberry performance. Afterward, characters from the show will mix and mingle and sign special autograph/coloring books. Tickets are limited and advance reservations are required.
The event begins at 9 a.m. at the Hilberry Theatre.
Tickets are limited and advance reservations are required. Cost is $9 for members, children 12 years old and younger and currently enrolled WSU students. $14 for non-members.
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Swing for the Students Golf Outing Join the School of Business Administration Alumni Association for its Swing for the Students Annual Golf Outing on Monday, July 27.
This annual event raises funds to support scholarships for School of Business Administration students.
The event begins at 9 p.m. at the Detroit Golf Club. Golfers who register individually will be placed onto a foursome with golfers of a similar playing level. To make a request for placement in a specific foursome, contact Mark Stema at mstema1@hfhs.org by July 20. For more information, visit www.swingforthestudents.com.
Cost is $250 per person. To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300. Back To Top
Save the Date for Monteith Reunion All graduating classes and friends of Wayne State's Monteith College are invited to a 50th Anniversary Celebration Sept. 9-13.
Join returning faculty and alumni for three event-filled days commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of Monteith College in 1959.
Click here for more information, or contact Kathryn A. Rusak at (313) 577-9933 or ar0043@wayne.edu. Back To Top
Get Cooking Wtih Giulio Live! Fall Harvest Fare
Find out what everybody’s talking about as our favorite chef, Giulio Fattore, returns for his highly entertaining cooking show, Giulio Live! on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Watch and learn and eat while Giulio, campus executive chef for AVI Fresh, cooks up fall harvest fare. On the menu: autumn squash soup with vanilla crème, served in an acorn squash bowl; baby green salad with pear, goat cheese, dried cherries and honey vinaigrette; Cabernet-braised beef short ribs with rosemary roasted root vegetable, perfect whipped potatoes, braised red cabbage and natural jus; apple pumpkin spice cake with cream cheese frosting and cinnamon sauce.
Get a copy of Giulio’s secret recipes and a gift. Giulio Live! always is a sell-out, so reserve today!
The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Towers Residence Hall Cafe. Sponsored by AVI Fresh. Cost is $65 per person. Alumni association members and their guests only.
To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300.
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An Evening of Food and Wine Harmony
Indulge in cutting-edge wines from around the world during a special wine dinner for alumni and friends on Thursday, Nov. 19.
Madeline Triffon, director of wine for the Matt Prentice Restaurant Group and one of only 75 American master sommeliers, will take you on journey through the vineyards, featuring a three-course dinner with two wines of contrasting styles for each course.
All wines will be served “blind” – you won’t know the grape varieties or growing regions – allowing you to recognize on your own quality wines. Plus, this year’s Nouveau Beaujolais will make a special appearance during the event. All guests must be 21 years old by Nov. 19, 2009.
The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at Shiraz in Bingham Farms. Cost is $85 for alumni association members, $95 for non-members.
To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300.
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Get Out of Town With the Alumni Travel Preview
Start packing! It’s time for the annual Travel Preview, where you can learn all about 2010 alumni association tours on Sunday, Sept. 27.
Representatives from travel agencies will be on hand to share what’s coming up next year. Tours include Rome and Sorrento; Asian Explorations; Yangtze River Cruise and Imperial China; Scandinavian and Russian Splendors; Paris and London; Alaska; Dubai; and the Mediterranean and Greek Isles. Want to learn more? You need to show up.
Travel Preview begins at 1 p.m. at the WSU Oakland Center in Farmington Hills. The event is free and refreshments will be provided.
To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300.
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Become an Alumni Admissions Ambassador Wayne State propelled you to become who you are today, and now you have the chance to return the favor. Alumni Admissions Ambassadors can give back to Wayne State and share their pride and loyalty by encouraging students to apply to and attend the university.
Representatives from Wayne's Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Alumni Relations will host an orientation session to train volunteers to become Alumni Admissions Ambassadors.
The orientation session will be offered in the Wayne State Welcome Center from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 18.
A campus tour will be available immediately following the training session for interested individuals.
By volunteering as an Alumni Admissions Ambassador for Wayne State, you will provide personal interaction and encouragement that can make the difference between a student in your community choosing Wayne State instead of another university. Join the Alumni Admissions Ambassador program and encourage the next generation of teachers, doctors, engineers and nurses to make Wayne State their home.
For more information or to make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2161. Back To Top
Celebrate With Alumni at the Homecoming Pancake Tailgate
Celebrate Homecoming Day with the alumni association on Saturday, Oct. 3.
Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, tailgate games and prizes, children’s activities, and a visit by the Wayne State cheerleaders and mascot W. Plan to spend the afternoon on campus and watch the Warrior football team take on the Ashland University Eagles.
The event begins at 10 a.m. at the Matthaei Athletic Center. Sponsored by Liberty Mutual.
To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300. 
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Reunite at Golden Jubilee Reunion
Graduates of 1959 or earlier: Be welcomed back to campus and celebrate your golden anniversary with fellow alumni at the annual Golden Jubilee Reunion Friday, Oct. 2.
Start with a Welcome Back to Wayne luncheon at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center, where you’ll meet today’s students. Then go on a tour of campus, which includes a vignette performance of The Fantasticks at the Hilberry Theatre, followed by a Q&A with the director and actors. You’ll also get a walking tour of the new College of Engineering facility and a bus tour of the surrounding cultural area. End the day with a reception back at McGregor, where you’ll be inducted into the prestigious Alumni Golden Circle.
The event begins at 11:30 a.m. at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center. Cost is $50 per person. Park on campus or take a shuttle from the WSU Oakland Center in Farmington Hills (shuttle leaves at 10:30 a.m.).
To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300.
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Support the Department of Music at Synergy
Support Wayne State's Department of Music by attending Synergy, a celebration of music, on Saturday, July 18.
The event, featuring three local DJs and a live percussionist, begins at 9 p.m. at Detroit's Elysium Lounge.
Click here for details or call (248) 721-2555.
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Seventh Annual Football Golf Outing Support the Warrior Football Program by attending the seventh annual Wayne State Football Golf Outing on Friday, July 10.
The golf outing will honor players and guests from the past 50 years.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Macomb. Shotgun start begins at 11 a.m. Cost is $125 per golfer if you register by July 1. Cost is $150 at the door. Cost for a foursome is $600. The cost includes an hour at the range prior to start, green fees and cart, drinks, hot dogs and chips on the course, dinner and much more. Click here for more information.
For questions, contact Angela Ruth at (313) 577-0587 or angela.ruth@wayne.edu. Back To Top
Celebrate Thanksgiving Day With the Alumni Association
Celebrate Thanksgiving morning at America’s Thanksgiving Parade and be sure to stop by the alumni association’s warming station at the Bonstelle Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 26.
Here, you’ll find warm drinks and snacks, clean restrooms and children’s activities. Sponsored by Liberty Mutual. Parking is on your own. Cost is free for alumni association members and currently enrolled WSU students, $5 for non-members.
To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300.
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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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7/11 Alice in Wonderland at the Hilberry
7/22 CareerBoost: Lights, Camera, Action!
9/27 Travel Preview
10/2 Golden Jubilee Reunion
10/3 Homecoming Pancake Tailgate
10/28 Giulio Live! Fall Harvest Fare
11/19 Wine Dinner
11/26 Thanksgiving Day Parade
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