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July 18, 2012
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I-475 Ramp Music in the Parks Returns Closure July 24 Courtesy of the Genesee County Road Commission The Michigan Department of Transportation announces that on Monday morning, July 16, 2012 they will close the ramp from eastbound and westbound I-69 to northbound I-475. This ramp will be closed through Monday morning, July 23, 2012. Detour: Ramps to northbound I-475 will be detoured to southbound I-475 to southbound Grand Traverse (Bristol Road exit) to eastbound Bristol Road to northbound Grand Traverse to northbound I-475. The ramp detour shall remain in place for a maximum of 7 days. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution in all work zones. Please contact Phillip P. Sekela, p.e., at the mdot Transportation Service Center in Davison at 810-653-7470 if you have questions.
By Matthew White Assistant Editor
Any students who are interested in volunteering with the event are urged to contact Kettering Communications Once again, the City of Flint is at pr@kettering.edu. graced by Music in the Park, a series of events celebrating the joy of music. On July 24, Kettering University, in cooperation with the Flint Institute of Music, will present a Gospel Music Celebration featuring Ms. Nanette Benman, The Flint Jubilee Chorale, and The Flint Community Gospel Singers. Located at the intersection of Nolen Dr. and Dougherty Pl., Mott Park will be the performance venue. Guests are welcomed at 5:30pm for an informal potluck dinner. Please bring a dish to pass, utensils, plates, and lawn chairs. The concert begins at 7pm with reMs. Benman, a graduate of Kentucky marks by Dr. McMahan, followed by State University, will be headlining the the lighting of candles, songs of peace, concert. and then Ms. Benman’s performance.
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Experience “Dog Days” at Kettering! From Kettering Communications Dog Days at Kettering University offers a fun and “summertime casual” way for high school and transfer students who are interested in engineering, business, math, science and technology to explore college life. “This is a great chance to tour campus, mingle with current students and professors while experiencing what The Kettering Advantage has to offer,” said Karen Full, director of Admissions. “We encourage families to pick one of our four Dog Day events— July 27, August 3, 10, and 17—to hear more about admissions, tour campus and enjoy a picnic with the campus community. It is summertime casual and fun for all of us,” she said. Full said the campus is ready to show high school and community college students and their families how to “learn more, experience more and achieve more” with Kettering’s paid work experience and experien-
tial learning program. “There is simply tour will include the Connie and Jim no substitute for experience in today’s John Recreation Center, Thompson marketplace,” she said. “Kettering Residence Hall, Academic Building, connects students to learning outside and the C.S. Mott Engineering & the classroom as early as their freshScience Center. man year. And Kettering has some of 12:30–1:10pm: Enjoy an outdoor picthe best engineering facilities availnic with Kettering faculty, staff, and able to undergraduates in the world.” students. 1:15pm: Wrap-up. Registration requested at http : / / w w w. kettering.edu/ visit/dog-dayssummer Questions can be directed to 810762-7865. Full reminded visitors they have four Dog Day events to choose from Dog Days of Summer Agenda – July 27, Aug. 3, 10 and 17. “Students 10 am: Registration in the Great can receive an Admission Decision Court, second floor of the Campus at the event if their application, tranCenter Building. scripts and test scores are received at 10:20–11am: Overview of Kettering Kettering one week prior to program,” University: Admissions, Co-op, Fi- she added. “I hope to see you during nancial Aid, and current Kettering Kettering’s friendly Dog Days of SumUniversity student perspective. mer!” 11:05am–12:25pm: Campus tour with a Kettering University guide. The
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