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Mlive notes that WSU President Allan Gilmour was appointed to the MichAuto Advisory Board

In an effort to keep Michigan the "epicenter for the global automotive industry," the Detroit Regional Chamber has formed MichAuto. The new group will work closely with other economic development agencies -- and industry leaders themselves -- to help Michigan's auto industry compete with other regions around the country and around the world that are building automotive hubs. Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour has been appointed to the MichAuto Advisory Board which serves as strategic advisers with oversight of the association's direction and activities.

Local media outlets report results from December's Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index

The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index fell below 50 in December for the first time in 22 months, crossing the threshold that indicates a contracting economy. The index, a survey of area purchasing managers, is a joint effort of the Southeast Michigan chapter of the Institute for Supply Management and the Wayne State University School of Business Administration. It fell to 47.6 in December, off from 51.5 in November and 59.7 in October. Anything over 50 indicates a growing economy. "It remains to be seen if this is a temporary dip in local economic activity," said Timothy Butler, an associate professor of supply chain management at WSU. "We will be concerned about the stability of metro Detroit's economy if this trend continues over the next several months, but it's too soon to say."

Daily RX reports findings from sleep study by WSU Professor Timothy Roehrs and associates

A new study has found that people with primary insomnia (insomnia not attributable to a medical, environmental, or psychiatric cause) do not usually increase their dose of the drug Ambien over time. Timothy Roehrs, Ph.D., is director of research at the Sleep Disorders Research Center of the Henry Ford Health System and a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Wayne State University. Roehrs and his team of associates conducted the 12-month study to determine whether or not taking Ambien for an extended period leads to dose escalation.

Local and national news outlets note WSU's new Maggie Allesee Department of Theater and Dance

The newly merged Wayne State University Department of Theater and Dance has been named after Maggie Allesee of Bloomfield Hills, a longtime supporter of the arts at WSU and benefactor to many in metro Detroit. WSU's Board of Governors recently voted to merge the departments of dance and theater in the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts, effective today. The newly merged Wayne State theater and dance department will serve as a nexus for performance, production and research in the fields of dance, theater and performance studies. Dean Matthew Seeger said: "We can expect both our dance and theater performances to reach even higher levels of artistic excellence and our students will have even more opportunities."

Wayne State Alzheimer's research highlighted on WWJ-AM, CBS Detroit

Exposure to light appears to have therapeutic effects on Alzheimer's disease patients, a Wayne State University researcher has found. In a study published in the Western Journal of Nursing Research, LuAnn Nowak Etcher, assistant professor of nursing, reported that patients treated with blue-green light were perceived by their caregivers as having improved global functioning. Caregivers said patients receiving the treatment seemed more awake and alert, were more verbally competent and showed improved recognition, recollection and motor coordination. They also said patients seemed to recapture their personalities and were more engaged with their environment. Patients' moods also were described as improved.

Media outlets report WSU's merger of theater and dance departments

Wayne State University's Board of Governors has voted to combine the dance and theater departments, effective this month. The board's decision creates the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance. It's part of the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts. Dean Matthew Seeger says the move allows economies of scale and helps people in the two performance fields learn from each other. The dance program has 93 undergraduate majors, while the theater program has 176 undergraduate, 39 graduate and seven doctoral students.

Wayne State's Word Warriors series receives local and national media pick up

Wayne State University has released its annual list of words it says should be used more often. The university's Word Warriors series promotes words that are "Some of the English language's most expressive -- yet regrettably neglected." The annual list is distilled from the series' Words of the Week, which are picked by administrators with help from the public. To see the full list of weekly entries, or to submit a word for consideration, visit wordwarriors.wayne.edu or "Word Warriors" on Facebook.
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Detroit Free Press reports Wayne State grad's dream of medical school becomes a reality

Victor Chukwueke, a 2011 graduate of Wayne State University who has neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumor growth in the nervous system, has taken a giant step forward toward realizing his dream of becoming a surgeon. He was accepted in the University of Toledo College of Medicine. The news caps a tremendous year for Chukwueke, whose mom sent him to America with missionary nuns to have surgery on the tumors when he was 15. She expected never to see her son again. In May, that separation ended when -- thanks to Wayne State University, a U.S. senator and a millionaire businessman -- Chukwueke's mom, Mary, landed at Metro Airport hours before her son's WSU graduation. He gave a well-received speech at his commencement and pushed for his dream of becoming a doctor. Photos of Chukwueke at the May commencement proceedings are included.

Detroit media outlets announce Joique Bell's signing with the Lions

The Detroit Lions have signed Joique Bell to the active roster from the New Orleans Saints practice squad, according to several reports. The former Wayne State University running back agreed to a two-year deal. Bell was an undrafted free agent in 2010 and originally signed with the Buffalo Bills before moving on to Philadelphia, Indianapolis, spending another stint with the Eagles then landing with the Saints last season. Though Lions head coach Jim Schwartz wouldn't comment on the move, as it was not official, Bell bid farewell to Saints fans on his Twitter account. During his four-year career at Wayne State, the 5-foot-11, 220-pound Benton Harbor native rushed for 6,728 yards and 88 touchdowns on 1,181 carries. A photo of Bell is included.

Media outlets report that political commentator Donna Brazile to keynote WSU's MLK Tribute

Renowned political strategist, author and syndicated columnist Donna Brazile will deliver the keynote address during Wayne State University's annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at the Max M. Fisher Music Center. "The King tribute gives us an opportunity to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King while celebrating diversity, the arts and the many contributions of our community," said Victor Green, WSU director of community relations. "We are excited to have Ms. Brazile as the keynote speaker. She is a powerful leader whose work personifies the spirit of the King observance. The 2012 tribute is sure to inspire all who attend."

GLITR's year in review includes top headline-making WSU research

Great Lakes Innovation and Technology Report (CBS Detroit) editor Matt Roush takes a look at a month-by-month recap of the top stories from nearly 200 editions published in 2011. Among Wayne State stories mentioned are: March: New Wayne State University cancer research tricks cancer cells into killing themselves; April: Wayne State researchers say simple low-cost hormone gel can sharply reduce premature birth; September: A Wayne State University professor, Aloke Dutta, gets $2.15 million from the federal government to study better treatments for Parkinson's disease; October: RetroSense Therapeutics, a Michigan-based company, licenses new gene-therapy approaches for treating blindness developed at Wayne State University; and Wayne State research shows that chemicals found in soybeans can make radiation treatment of cancer tumors more effective while protecting nearby healthy tissue.

Wayne State study on gender and consumer habits highlighted in local media

While many people are scrambling to wrap up their holiday shopping, new research from Wayne State University shows that women and men are distinctively different when making purchase decisions, even at a preconscious level. William Jones, assistant professor in the School of Business Administration, just completed the first neuromarketing study of consumer brain activity and math anxiety during purchase decisions. Results indicate that math anxiety, promotion format and gender combine to influence consumer purchase decisions.

Sports Magazine reports coach Paul Winters to stay at WSU

A story talks about Warriors coach Paul Winters and his decision to remain as head coach of the football team following a very successful season. Winters is finishing his eighth year at WSU with a record of 36-14 over the past four seasons. He was named GLIAC Coach-of-the-Year in 2006 and 2008. The Warriors had nine wins in 2010 including eight conference victories. Included in the story is a quote from Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour's statement: "I am pleased to report that head football coach Paul Winters has decided to remain at the helm of the Wayne State Warriors. In signing an extension of his contract, Coach Winters has withdrawn his name from consideration for the position of head coach at the NCAA Division I University of Akron, where he played football himself."

Detroit 2020 retrospective highlights WSU involvement

Detroit 2020 aired a special episode about their efforts to address the challenges facing the region highlighting stories that aired in 2011. Wayne State University is featured in several segments including the Live Midtown initiative and WSU's involvement ("A Year Into the Future - Pt. I" cue to 2:20); Wayne State anthropologist Jacalyn Harden talked extensively about race ("A Year Into the Future - Pt. II" cue to 1:15); and Detroit 2020 teamed up with Habitat for Humanity of Detroit to build walls for habitat homes on the east side. More than 150 volunteers, including Wayne State University students, picked up hammers and built the walls ("A Year Into the Future - Pt. II" cue to 3:10).
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WSU Professor John Mogk quoted in Detroit Free Press about land-use in Pontiac

Financially troubled Pontiac -- perhaps foreshadowing what's in store for Detroit -- tried to tell its residents at a public hearing Tuesday that it was putting most of its assets up for sale. Land experts doubt that there will be a great clamor for property in Pontiac or other distressed cities. "Generally speaking, a municipal building probably would have little value to a developer," said Wayne State University law school professor John Mogk, who specializes in land-use issues. "Unless there's a way that the asset can generate some profit." That might be the case for the city's golf course or parking lots, Mogk said.

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