Blogs
Exhibit Announcement: Wayne State University Architecture
Posted January 26th, 2018 by eclemens
Wayne State enjoys one of the most distinctive campuses in the state. The development of this space, however, has been a constant challenge due to its urban setting and lack of available land. The campus we enjoy today is the result of nearly 100 years of adaptive reuse of historic structures and new construction. read more »
Moment of Silence for Memphis Sanitation Workers
Posted January 26th, 2018 by scaloia
On February 1, 1968, Robert Walker and Echol Cole of Memphis, Tennessee were killed on the job by a malfunctioning garbage truck. Ten days later, members of their union, AFSCME Local 1733, voted to strike. Their struggle for recognition of their union and their humanity caught the attention of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the entire nation.
Please join the Walter P. Reuther Library and AFSCME in observing a moment of silence for for these men. read more »
Celebrate Wayne State's 150th Birthday!
Posted January 19th, 2018 by astankrauff
Wayne State University has a big birthday this year – 150 years! Wayne State University has been a critical artery in the heart of Detroit and been vital to the lives of so many in the city and around the world. read more »
Remembering Paul Booth, 1943-2018
Posted January 19th, 2018 by scaloia
Longtime AFSCME leader Paul Booth has passed away at the age of 74. read more »
