The µTechnician January 19, 2011
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Volume 106
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In Memoriam The Technician staff extends our condolences to the family and friends of Aaron Hendrick. Aaron was a freshman this year and died of injuries related to a traffic accident on Saturday, January 15. His funeral was held on Tuesday, January 18. Aaron was an Electrical Engineering major and was associated with the Theta Xi fraternity. As the campus mourns this loss, The Technician invites Aaron’s friends to send memories and photographs for a memorial article to be included in the next full issue of The Technician.
A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held for Dr. Jim John on Saturday, January 22 in Medina, Ohio. Dr. John passed away after a long battle with melanoma on November 28, 2010. Dr. John was the fifth president of the University and served from 1991 to 2005. The Technician invites memories and plans to cover the memorial service.
Campus Announcements Hockey Team Wins! Fine and Performing Arts Opportunities The Kettering Bulldogs beat Jackson Community ColClay Handbuilding Workshop lege twice over the weekend, winning sweeping victories Time: 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 from 5:30 – 8:30pm with scores of 11–5 and 14–3. Location: Flint Institute of Arts Congratulations to the team! Cost: Free to students Contact: dstewart@kettering.edu Welcome Back Rave! DJ Rapture presents the Welcome Back Rave. Dance Classes Time: 9pm – Midnight, January 21 Time: February 7 – April 2 Location: BJ’s Lounge Adult Ballet on Thursdays, 7 – 8:30pm Cost: Free Hip Hop on Mondays, 8 – 9pm Men’s Class (Ballet Focus) on Mondays, 5:15 – 6:30pm Professional Development Seminars Location: Flint Institute of Music Time: 3rd – 6th Tuesdays during lunch Cost: Free to students Location: Room A, 4th floor, CC Contact: dstewart@kettering.edu Register on the Kettering Connect events menu Kettering Band Business Department Presents Jon Kowalski: Time: Mondays from 7 – 9pm “Spillovers through Spinoffs: Evidence from the US Location: International Room Semiconductor Industry” Time: January 24 during lunch Kettering Choir Location: Department of Business Lobby Time: Thursdays from 7 – 9pm Location: International Room
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The Admissions Office Needs You! If you are available for one or all of the evenings, why
By Trisha Stommel Kettering University Admissions
not give a little time for some free dinner and a chance
On January 24, 25, and 26, we will be having a calling to make an impact? If you are interested, you can give campaign from 5 – 8pm each night. What does that mean?
Sheila Adams a call, send her an email, or even stop by
That means we need to get as many volunteers as possible
the Admissions office to sign up, as we need to know
together to call prospective students and invite them to who is coming to plan for the food. Her contact info is: apply to Kettering!
sadams@kettering.edu or (810) 762-9532.
Student Positions Available in Admissions From the Admissions Office Job Title: Student Caller Specific Days/Hours: Flexible late afternoon and evening hours . Hours/Week: Up to 9 hours per week, $7.40/hr. Duties: Assist the Kettering enrollment effort by making phone calls to prospective students. Qualifications: Enthusiasm for Kettering and its programs, interest in talking about Kettering and in sharing your experiences with high school students. Federal work study is not required. Contact Person/Phone: Karen Full, director of undergraduate admissions, (810) 762-7496
Alpha Phi Cardiac Care Week The Iota Epsilon chapter of Alpha Phi is hosting their annual Cardiac Care Week, January 24 – 29 (third week). The week’s events include “Health Fair” Monday, “Frosty Phi Snowman-building Competition” Tuesday, “Melt the Ice” on Wednesday, the Chili Cook-off Thursday, and a sled race/hot cocoa social on Friday. The main event will be a euchre tournament on Saturday, January 29 from 3 – 6pm in the Sunset Room. Anyone is welcome to participate in these events; stop by the Great Court third week to register for the events. Come out and show your support! All proceeds will go to the Alpha Phi Foundation supporting cardiac care for women.