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July 30 2009
Medical School Names Interim Dean
Valerie Parisi, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., has been appointed interim dean of the Wayne State University School of Medicine for a three-year term.
President Jay Noren made the announcement Wednesday.
To read President Noren's letter to alumni about the announcement, click here.
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Get Cooking With 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 event, 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. Back To Top
Join Now, Get a Gift
Join, renew or extend your alumni association membership and 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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Go Shopping at the Wayne State Wednesday Farmers Market 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 features 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.
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
Wayne State Magazine is in the Mail
Watch your mailbox for the summer issue of Wayne State magazine!
It's the "best of Wayne State" issue, featuring reader picks and hidden gems on and around campus.
Also, read an excerpt from A History of Wayne State University in Photographs, published by Wayne State University Press. Find out more about the university's FOCIS series. And join us as we congratulate alumni association Executive Director Marguerite Rigby on her retirement.
The award-winning magazine is an exclusive benefit for alumni association members. Not a member? Join today, or browse past issues at www.alumni.wayne.edu/e-mag.
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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. 11-13.
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
New Postings are on Job Board
Henry Ford Health System is accepting applications for a Nursing Education Specialist, a full time position with benefits. It will be located at the Henry Ford corporate office on One Ford Place in downtown Detroit.
Kistler Instrument Corp. has an immediate need for an Engines Application Specialist to promote, sell, and support sensors and instrumentation used in engine combustion analysis in the company's Farmington Hills, Mich., office.
For details and information on how to submit your resume, visit www.alumni.wayne.edu/jobs.
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Calling All International Alumni
We are undergoing a major effort to collect accurate information for alumni around the world.
To support this effort, the alumni association asks that you update your contact information by visiting our online directory at www.alumni.wayne.edu/w3.
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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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Alumni Magazine Wins Awards
Wayne State magazine recently was recognized by two professional organizations.
In June, the International Association of Business Communicators honored Wayne State magazine for publication design.
In July, the magazine received an award of excellence from Awards for Publication Excellence in the category of magazines and journals over 32 pages.
Since 2005, Wayne State magazine and the alumni association's communications office have won more than 25 awards from local and national organizations.
For a complete list of awards, since 2005, click here.
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Enter to Win a Smart Car
Alumni association members are eligible for special discounts on insurance through Liberty  Mutual’s Group Auto and Home Program -- and, for a limited time, they can enter to win a Smart car.
Liberty Mutual is giving away a Smart fortwo car. Complete an online entry form or visit www.libertymutualsmart.com to enter. No purchase or quote is necessary.
The promotion ends Aug. 31 and is available to alumni association members only. Not a member? Click here to join today.
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Reunite at the 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.). And come back the next day for the football game and tailgate. Show your Golden Circle lapel pin for free admission to the tailgate.
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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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Join OBA for Upcoming Events
Join Organization of Black Alumni members and friends for 3rd Friday, a fun-filled networking mixer and business card exchange, on Friday, Aug. 21.
The event will take place 5:30-7 p.m. at Lefty's bar on Cass Ave. in Detroit. The event is free, but reservations are required.
Also, enjoy a cruise down the Detroit River on the Diamond Queen with Organization of Black Alumni members and friends on Friday, Aug. 28.
Board the boat at Stroh's River Place Dock at 8 p.m. The dock is at the foot of Joseph Campau Street, one block east of Chene and Chene Park (approximately halfway between the GM Renaissance Center and Belle Isle). A happy hour pre-party will take place at They Say Jazz Cafe located at 267 Jos. Campau. Cost is $45 per person.
For more information or to make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300.
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Athletic Hall of Fame is Accepting Applications
Wayne State's Athletic Department Hall of Fame committee is accepting nominations for the 2010 induction ceremony. Nominations will be accepted through Oct. 1.
Those who want to nominate someone must include a list of athletic achievements, letters won at Wayne State, and current address of nominee (or relative if the nominee is deceased).
To be eligible for consideration, the nominee must have graduated from or left Wayne State at least five years prior. They must have received two awards in one sport, or one award in two sports. Staff-faculty members become eligible after separation from Wayne State, unless being considered for athletic achievement. Consideration may be given to the professional or amateur athletic career.
Information should be sent to Athletic Hall of Fame Wayne State University 101 Matthaei Detroit, MI 48202. To download an entry form, click here.
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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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Tee Off at the Law Alumni/Student Golf Outing
Join the Wayne State Law School Alumni Association and the Student Board of Governors for the 19th annual Law School Alumni/Student Golf Outing on Friday, Aug. 28.
The event begins at noon at the Warren Valley Golf Club in Dearborn Heights.
Cost is $90 for alumni association members, Wayne State students and Wayne State faculty; $110 for non-members. Dinner only is $40. Hole sponsorship is $125. The cost includes 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch at the turn, dinner and a gift bag.
To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2161.
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Indulge in 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 be featured. 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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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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