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New director at children's institute focuses on improving services, programs

Eric Mayes says Merrill-Palmer's strength is in helping students learn
When it comes to investing in children, laying a solid foundation is paramount. Part of this foundation should be teaching good behavior, sound judgment and a thirst for knowledge. Eric Mayes, associate director of the Merrill-Palmer Skillman Institute and executive director of the institute's Child Development Laboratory (CDL), hopes to ensure that children are equipped with these qualities daily.… Post the First Comment

WSUPD to meet with building coordinators for emergency plan update

On Dec. 10, 1998, Dr. Andrjez Olbrot was killed by one of his students in Old Main while he collected exams in his graduate class. This kind of event, of course, is a rarity and it's unlikely that students at the university will ever live through a similar situation.… Post the First Comment

International students still seeking ways to come to Detroit

Many students and faculty are proud of the diversity at WSU, one of the most diverse universities in the state. WSU had 3,362 international students as of fall 2006 and the number continues to grow. Canada, India and China top the list with the largest number of students at WSU.… Post the First Comment

Med school moves to bigger and better accommodations

Construction on Mazurek building is expected to finish in 2009
In the early 1970s, Wayne State's med school opened the doors to Gordon H. Scott Hall, which is the school's chief learning facility and also provides student services. Scott Hall's opening allowed the school to increase the size of its entering class of aspiring physicians.… Post the First Comment

Fighting the cold: Fashion for the frozen

Coats are just the tip of the iceberg
Fighting the cold: Fashion for the frozen
It appears that Old Man Winter is going to be here for a while. If you park away from campus like many students do, for the sake of saving $3, you have a long walk ahead of you, and staying warm is a necessity. All that parking money saved can be put towards some nice winter duds.… Post the First Comment

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