General | 3/26/2015 4:10:00 PM

The Wayne State University Department of Athletics will be hosting its sixth annual "W" week sponsored by Advanced Disposal in support of women's athletics from April 18-24. 

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Saturday April 18, 2015: W Day Brunch: Celebrating 40 Years of Women's Athletics at Wayne State

The week's activities begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday with a brunch in the Multipurpose Indoor Facility (MIF).  Keynote speaker will be Angelique Chengelis, a longtime motorsports writer for The Detroit News, who became an analyst for ESPN's and ABC's coverage of NASCAR in 2007. Her in-depth racing knowledge has led to numerous appearances as a panelist on ESPN's "Outside the Lines," "SportsCenter" and ESPNEWS over the years. She has also been a regular contributor to sports talk shows in Detroit.
 
Additionally, the 2015 class of "The Women Who Made A Difference" will be recognized. This year's class consists of Kelsey Chapman (Track & Field, 2013), Susan (Gierschick) Kopins (Swimming and Diving, 1983-87), Tanya Joseph (Tennis, 2010-13), Lauren (Kessler) Couls (Cross Country, 2007-10), Elizabeth (Klemme) Darga (Softball, 1983-84), Kristi (Pieper) Skladanowski (Volleyball, 2003-06), Stephanie Stone (Women's Basketball, 1977-81), and Shante Wilkerson (Fencing, 2010-14).

Tickets for this event are $20, student tickets are $10. To purchase a ticket, please call Kalaya Long at 313-577-0587.

Monday evening will be Movie Night at the Emagine Theater in Royal Oak, beginning at 8 p.m.

On Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., a Wellness Warrior Health Fair will take place at the Mort Harris Recreation and Fitness Center.

A Domestic Violence Awareness presentation will be held on Wednesday, April 22 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in Matthaei Gym 110.

On April 23, WSU student-athletes who recorded at least a 3.5 term grade-point average for the Fall 2014 semester will be recognized at the 15th annual Student-Athlete Academic Recognition Luncheon.

Friday's activities include the Basic Needs Drive sort and distribution day at Cass Park.

For more information regarding "W" week, please contact Candice L. Howard in the Wayne State Athletic Department at 313-577-3048, or via e-mail at candice.howard@wayne.edu.