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September 03 2009
Aim Higher for Students
 Many gifted men and women dream of going to college, but not everyone has the financial resources to make that dream come true. With the Aim Higher for Students campaign, Wayne State is working to remove that obstacle. Through the campaign, Wayne State aims to raise support for scholarships based on merit, allowing the university to recruit top students who have a positive effect on our entire academic community. Aim Higher for Students works to benefit every student by enhancing the quality of the educational experience Wayne State provides.
Get to know a few of the students whose lives are touched by scholarships. Visit www.aimhigherforstudents.wayne.edu to hear their stories.
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Tailgate With the Alumni Association
 Join the Wayne State University Alumni Association for tailgate festivities before each of the Warrior football team's home games.
Enjoy pastries, cider, tailgate games and giveaways.
The tailgates will take place from 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 5, Sept. 19, Oct. 17 and Oct. 31 at the Athletic Hall of Fame in the Matthaei Athletic Center.
The events are free and open to members of the alumni association, currently enrolled WSU students and their guests. Game tickets can be purchased at the stadium on game day or by calling 1-866-WSU-TIKS.
To make a reservation, click here or call (877) WSU-ALUM.
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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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Boost Your Career and Get a Job
Join the alumni association and the School of Business Administration for CareerBoost!: Yes! You Can Land a Job (Even) in a Crummy Economy, an informative, interactive workshop featuring Therese Marie Boldt, career coach and author of Yes! You Can Land a Job (Even) in a Crummy Economy.
Cost is $10 for alumni association members, $15 for non-members and free for currently enrolled WSU students and School of Business Administration alumni.
The workshop is offered at three locations:
Where:
Macomb Community College
John Lewis Center, Room 324
14500 E. 12 Mile Rd., Warren
When:
5-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5
Reserve Now!
Click here or call (313) 577-2300
Where:
WSU Oakland Center
3377 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills
When:
9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 10
Reserve Now!
Click here or call (313) 577-2300.
Where:
McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Room B-C
495 Ferry Mall, WSU
When:
5-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19
Reserve Now!
Click here or call (313) 577-2300.
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Attend ALJUP Lecture
Join the alumni association for the Arthur L. Johnson Urban Perspectives Lecture Series featuring Sandra E. Pierce on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Sandra E. Pierce, president and CEO of Charter One Bank of Michigan and Indiana, began her banking career when she joined National Bank of Detroit as a teller while attending Wayne State. Today she is president & CEO of Charter One Michigan, responsible for all state bank activities, the commercial banking business, and local marketing and community giving. Pierce’s extensive community involvement includes the current role of chair of the Detroit Regional Chamber, the largest chamber of commerce in the country.
The lecture begins at noon in Alumni House. The event is free, but advance reservations are required.
To make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300.
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Be a Part of Grad Expo!
Volunteers are needed to recruit new grads to join the alumni association at Grad Fair on Nov. 3, 4 and 5.
You'll have the chance to meet some of the graduates who will walk during the December 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 Wayne State Welcome Center at Warren and Woodward from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Alumni volunteers should specify their preferred shift. They'll also receive a special alumni association long-sleeved T-shirt and free parking in the Welcome Center parking structure at Cass and Putnam.
To volunteer, contact Elisabeth Johnston at ap9048@wayne.edu or (313) 577-2167. Click here to download a registration form.
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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. 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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Submit Nominations for Alumni Awards The alumni association is accepting nominations for several awards:
The Distinguished Alumni Award, presented to alumni who meet one or more of the following criteria: outstanding service to the community for over a period of years; personal accomplishments that enhance the prestige of Wayne State; distinguished service or accomplishment in any field of human endeavor; singular contributions to the development of the cultural or spiritual life of any community.
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. Back To Top
Book Now and Save on Travel
 Book your vacation today for select Green & Gold Getaway tours and save up to $2,000 per stateroom.
Scandinavian & Russian Splendors Cruise
June 15-30, 2010
From $3999 if booked by October 9, 2009
Historic Reflections Cruise
June 29-July 10, 2010
From $2999 if booked by October 15, 2009
Jewels of the Mediterranean Cruise
Oct. 23-Nov. 3, 2010
From $2,799 if booked by Oct. 31, 2009
For a complete list of alumni tours, visit www.alumni.wayne.edu/travel or call (313) 577-2300.
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See the WSU Faculty Art Exhibition
See works of art and design created by Wayne State faculty at the annual Faculty Exhibition Sept. 18-Oct. 23.
The exhibition, which features works by full- and part-time faculty of Wayne State's Department of Art and Art History, celebrates many areas of art and design, including painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, metals, fibers and photography.
The exhibition is located in the Art Department Gallery in Wayne State's Art Building near the intersection of Cass Avenue and Kirby Street.
An opening reception will be held 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18.
For more information, visit www.art.wayne.edu or contact Lisa Baylis Gonzalez at lbgonzalez@wayne.edu or (313) 577-0770.
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Learn New Skills at Film Audition Workshop
The College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts presents the workshop Auditioning for Feature, Commercial and Industrial Films Oct. 10-31.
The intensive, interactive workshop will be held on four consecutive Saturdays, Oct. 10, 17, 24 and 31. Students will have the opportunity to perform mock auditions and receive coaching from professional actor and workshop instructor Laurie Meeker. Cost is $195 per person. Payment is due by Oct. 5.
Click here for more information or contact David Romas at ac2942@wayne.edu or (313) 577-5448.
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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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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 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, Sept. 18.
The event will take place 5:30-7 p.m. at Z's Villa at 42 Piquette St., Detroit. The event is free, but reservations are required.
Also, enjoy an afternoon of rollerskating on Sunday, Sept. 20. The event takes place from 2-5 p.m. at Royal Skateland, 5201 Alter Road, Detroit. Cost is $4 per person. Skate rentals are available.
For more information or to make a reservation, click here or call (313) 577-2300. Back To Top
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 on 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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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.
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Reunite at 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.
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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; and 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 Café. 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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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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Spend Time With Us
9/27 Travel Preview
10/2 Golden Jubilee Reunion
10/3 Homecoming Pancake Tailgate
10/21 Lecture Featuring Sandra E. Pierce
10/28 Giulio Live! Fall Harvest Fare
11/19 An Evening of Food and Wine Harmony
11/26 Thanksgiving Day Parade
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