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Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Who: Dr. Jay Noren (pronounced nor-een)

Age: 63

Education:

Undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Minnesota

Master's degree in public health from Harvard University

Graduate and postgraduate work at Harvard, Michigan State University and the University of Vermont

Professional: Dr.

WSU presidency: Medical doctor named finalist

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Speculation on Wayne State's next president was put to rest on May 8 after the University of Nebraska's Dr. Jay Noren was named as the sole finalist for the job.

Noren (pronounced nor-een) was pegged as the possible successor to outgoing WSU President Irvin D. Reid.

Part-time faculty, WSU come to tentative contract agreement

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It took long enough, but the disagreement between Wayne State and its Union of Part Time Faculty came to a tentative end on April 30.

The two sides finally reached a consensus on their first ever collective bargaining agreement, which is subject to ratification by the UPTF membership.

Breezing to victory

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Last year, redshirt sophomore golfer Joe Juszczyk finished 23rd at the NCAA Super Regional. Not a bad finish, but nothing compared to what he was able to accomplish this year.

At Red Hawk Run Golf Course in Findlay, Ohio, Juszczyk was the only golfer to finish under par, becoming the first Wayne State golfer to win the super regional.

Permanently Delayed: Weather interrupts Warriors threat

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Although they weren't able to capture the GLIAC Tournament title a week ago, the Warrior softball team would be more than happy to settle for a Great Lakes Regional Tournament victory. Unfortunately, they ran into last season's national champs - twice.

WSU opened the tournament up with a 1-0 victory over Indianapolis.

Oilers shut down Warriors

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After finishing first in the GLIAC standings during the regular season, it would have been safe to say the Warrior baseball team was the favorite to win last weekend's GLIAC Tournament. Unfortunately, WSU ran into some solid pitching and lost two of three games to finish third, behind eventual champion GVSU and the University of Findlay.

Single mother beats the odds

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

WSU students often must balance numerous responsibilities, but very few students can successfully to balance as many responsibilities as Susan Palazzolo. Palazzolo - an adjunct professor, Ph.D. student, professional filmmaker and single mother - faces daily challenges, but always finds time to help her students when they are in need.

The Grandest Ball of All

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Women whose religious restrictions prevent them from attending a conventional prom were given the opportunity to have fun without compromising their values. This past Friday, WSU featured The Grand Ball - a females-only prom - in the ballroom of the Student Center, hosted by the Bangladesh Students Association (BSA).

Traditional artists try to make a difference in a digital age

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A small number of WSU students have taken advantage of unique opportunities to witness "Still Pulling: Traditional Printmaking in the Digital Age," an art exhibit featuring works created by traditional printmaking. Even fewer students were present from May 8-10, when Denes Galfi, an artist and professor of art and art history, gave lectures on the value of traditional printmaking and experimenting with different artistic methods.

WSU Film Festival displays the finest from beginners to pros

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Aspiring filmmakers and faculty members gathered in Room 150 of General Lectures on May 9 and 10 for the 2008 Moving Media Film Festival, a series of films presented by the department of communication.

The festival presented student works that were, according to lecturer and organizer Joel Silvers, "the culmination of a really rigorous year.

Wayne State students display award-winning artwork at cultural café

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

WSU students are encouraged to promote artwork or to attend a wide array of cultural events at the Koinonia Café. Themed art shows, open mic nights, comic shows, or "Café Fun Night" are some of the events worth checking out at the café.

The Koinonia Cafe is housed inside Central Alliance Church, a beautiful mansion that was once used as a women's club during the suffrage movement.