Monthly Archives: March 2011

Greek advisor of the year

Robert Marias, director of Greek Life and Community Service at Kettering University, was recently recognized as Greek Advisor of the Year for the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc., at their 80th Anniversary Conference in Washington, D.C., held in May of this … Continue reading

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GM donation supports Kettering programs

James Hresko ’87, Vice-President Global Powertrain Engineering for General Motors, was on campus in October to deliver a gift from the GM Foundation to support FIRST Robotics, SAE competition teams, women and minority scholarships, the AIM and LITE programs, the … Continue reading

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Oswald Fellowships awarded

Thanks to a generous gift from Kettering alumnus and trustee Bob Oswald and his wife Marcy, Kettering is able to award up to two Oswald International Faculty Fellowships each year, with $5,000 per fellowship to sponsor the recipients’ international travel, … Continue reading

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Dr. Richard Stanley wins national award

Dr. Richard Stanley’s (ME) animations software won the 2010 Premier Award for Excellence in Engineering Education Courseware, a major recognition sponsored by John Wiley and Sons, Inc, Microsoft and TechSmith. His software was presented at the 2010 Frontiers in Education … Continue reading

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Gov. Granholm visits Biogas Summit

Kettering University was the showcase for some of the most innovative minds in the Biogas industry in Michigan during an invitation-only Biogas Summit in Flint Oct. 29. Dr. Jennifer Aurandt, assistant professor of Chemistry/Biochemistry at Kettering, hosted the Biogas Summit, … Continue reading

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The Greek Perspective: 90 years and counting – Greek Life 1921-2011

By Robert Marias Director of Greek Life and Community Service (810) 762-9500 Ext. 5678 rmarias@kettering.edu I have had the privilege of serving as Director of Greek Life for more than six years, and in light of the significant milestone our … Continue reading

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Winter 2010 Commencement

Kettering University celebrated the accomplishments of 285 graduates at its December 11 Commencement exercises in the Connie and Jim John Recreation Center. Approximately 1,400 visitors attended.

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Flint, a growing college town

Welcome to Flint, Michigan – a growing college town. That was the friendly message Oct. 27 when Genesee County business and education officials announced that Flint was the home of 33,776 college students in the fall of 2010.

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New admissions director feels at home

New Undergraduate and International Admissions Director Karen Full comes to Kettering University at an opportune time, focused on some important but achievable goals: increase the incoming freshman class; increase the number of transfer students; and increase the international student population. … Continue reading

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Discovering Kettering

A group of 25 representatives (Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Deans, etc.) from different universities in the Liaoning Province in China visited Kettering University Oct. 20.

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