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February 22, 2012
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Volume 108
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Issue 7
“Celebrate Kettering” April 20, for one of the most important days in the history of this nationally ranked science, technology, engineering, math and business university. Provost Robert Simpson said the University will “Celebrate Kettering” From Kettering Communications Alumni, corporate partners, parents during special ceremonies that culmiof students, and friends of the Uni- nate with the investiture of President versity are invited to join the Ketter- Robert K. McMahan as Kettering’s ing University community on Friday, seventh president. “April 20 will be a day of significance for our University,” Dr. Simpson said. “This celebration will focus on the accomplishments of our students, faculty, alumni, and our community. Its highlight is the festive and colorful inauguration ceremony for President Robert K. McMahan.” Activities run all day on April 20, including: • Research and Innovation Poster Display sessions. • Students competing in the popular Innovation Challenge contest.
The Inauguration of President Robert McMahan
• A keynote address by Mary Barra, senior vice president of Global Product Development at General Motors, at an all-campus luncheon. Barra is a member of Kettering’s Board of Trustees and a 1985 graduate of the institution. • At 4 p.m., the inauguration of President McMahan and a major address on his vision for the future of the University. • An evening of entertainment for students. Provost Simpson said visitors from Southeast Michigan are especially welcome to attend. “Kettering’s new path blends the prestige of our technical past with its entrepreneurial spirit today. Our new president will reveal his vision for our future during this important event. We hope you can join us.” More details will be released closer to the event. Photo courtesy of www.kettering.edu
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Friday
12:20 pm – Firebirds
12:20 pm –Geo Meeting
12:20 pm – Technician Meeting
Ab 1817
Mc 3225
6:30 pm – Open Source Club
12:20 pm – Speaker Series
Cribathon Lounge
Ab 2225
3rd floor cc
5:00 pm – Last Day for Course Withdrawal
February 22, 2012
“Starry Night” Wins Lego Contest By Pat Mroczek Chief Public Relations Officer, Kettering University Kettering’s interpretation of Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ wins the Second Annual College Town Lego. Kettering University’s lego masterpiece won the the Second Annual College Town Lego contest Saturday, February 18, at the Flint Institute of Arts. The Kettering team’s interpretation of Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ took top bragging rights over Baker College, Mott Community College and the University of Michigan-Flint. “It was interesting to see our childhood lego roots come around full circle,” said Tyler Finnegan, a senior from Elyria, oh. “Some skills you just never forget. It feels really cool to get involved with other colleges and scope out their Lego engineering expertise.” Kettering’s student team members are: Nikki Findlay of San Angelo, tx, Tyler Finnegan of Elyria, oh, Aaron Hoffman of Gurnee, il, Racquel Lovelace of Harlingen, tx, David Richelson of Tuscon, az
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The Flint Institute of Arts (fia) hosted the annual “Create Your Own Masterpiece” intercollegiate Lego challenge. Judges awarded the top prize to Kettering’s entry, but voters are able to vote on the People’s Choice Award at http://www.flintarts.org/ college_town/events.html The event is organized by fia’s College Town Student Advisory Council, which is advised by fias Janice Henry. She said this is the only artistic team competition for students from the four institutions in Flint. Each fivemember team is invited to design and create sculptures on site during the three-hour event. The completed Lego masterpie ces remain on public view in the fia Lobby
through Feb. 26. Henry also noted that this year a junior Lego competition was added for students in grades K-12. Last year’s lego event attracted around 900 viewers. Henry estimated that this year’s crowd may have reached 2,000. For more information about this and other events at the Flint Institute of Arts visit www.flintarts.org or (810) 234-1695.
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Saturday & Sunday
Sunday 2/25 10:00 am – Trap & Skeet
Genesee Sportsman Club
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Tuesday
12:20 pm – Technician Meeting
8:00 pm – Wkuf Meeting
3 floor cc rd
12:30 pm – Aerospace Club
Ab 1819
Bj’s Lounge
9:00 pm – Chess Club
cc 5200