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Welcome to our newest colleague, who joined Kettering on April 5:
Jesse “Armani” Thomas, Director of Residence Life, Thompson Hall.
Category: April 6 2021
Pre-College, Youth Program Registration Open
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Registration is open for summer virtual and in-person pre-college and youth programs.
Programs include in-person and virtual robotics camps for students in first-through 12th-grade. Courses in leadership, cybersecurity and computer engineering also are available.
To register, click here.
Your child also may qualify for AIM or LITES if they are graduating with the class of 2022. The deadline to apply for AIM is April 30, while LITES application deadline is May 17.
A 10% discount is available to family members of Kettering University faculty and staff members. To receive the discount, use the code, Summer2021 when you register.
Faculty, Staff 2021 FUNd Drive Kicks Off
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Each year, faculty and staff come together to support Kettering students and programs during the FUNd Drive. This year, join us virtually to boost a specific scholarship, program, or area of the University. All gifts of $40 or more will receive an exclusive pair of the 2021 Bulldog socks.
To give via credit card click here. For alternate ways of giving such as payroll deduction, and for a list of available funds, click here.
The FUNd Drive ends April 30.
Thank you for your participation in the 2021 FUNd Drive!
IME Assistant Professor Wins Outstanding Teaching Award
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Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Abishek Balsamy Kamaraj was selected as the 2021 M&D Outstanding Teaching Award winner by an Ad-Hoc Award Committee of the Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers.
The award recognizes Manufacturing and Design Division members for their outstanding teaching work that includes the development of curriculum and dissemination of courses in manufacturing and/or design.
“This is a team effort, and recognition for the efforts from the IME Department that went into developing an exciting learning experience for freshmen engineering students,” Kamaraj said.
He will be recognized May 22-25 during various events of the 2021 IISE Annual Virtual Conference & Expo.
Take a Virtual Trip to German Universities
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Check out our university partners in Baden-Wüerttemberg, Germany without leaving your home.
The Office of International Programs will host virtual visits throughout the spring term to share information on daily life in the region, cultural experience, intercultural competencies, academics, campus and city tours, and more. The events are open to students interested in studying abroad in Germany, as well as students, staff and faculty who want to learn more about another country and culture.
The first event will be Wednesday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to noon. Professor Baldur Veit of Reutlingen University will discuss the city of Baden-Wüerttemberg and why students should participate in study abroad exchange programs.
To participate, register here by Monday, April 12.
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Check out our university partners in Baden-Wüerttemberg, Germany without leaving your home.
The Office of International Programs will host virtual visits throughout the spring term to share information on daily life in the region, cultural experience, intercultural competencies, academics, campus and city tours, and more.
The first event will be Wednesday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to noon. Professor Baldur Veit of Reutlingen University will discuss the city of Baden-Wüerttemberg and why students should participate in study abroad exchange programs.
Check your Bulldog Weekly for more info.
Work Study Positions Available on Campus
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Looking for a part‐time job while attending classes? Click here to view the open work study positions on campus. Just email the contact person provided to begin the process!
Eta Kappa Nu Inducts New Members
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The Theta Epsilon Chapter of Eta Kappa Nu initiated three new members in a virtual ceremony March 24. To qualify for membership, students must be in the top 24 percent of their junior class or top 33 percent of their senior class and exhibit positive character traits.
Congratulations to Gabrielle Malson (’22, CE), Lindsey Malson (’21, CE) and Thomas Sprecher (’23, EE).
Welcome New Faculty Member
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Dr. Deepali Acharya
Lecturer of Electrical & Computer Engineering
New Web Portal for KU Wallet
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Kettering’s Wallet solution, Transact eAccounts, became its own company and released a new web portal and mobile app solutions after separating from Blackboard.
At the portal, students can view their meal plans and/or BJ Bucks balance, transaction history and add funds to their BJ Bucks with a major credit card. Students also can manage their student photo for their Kettering ID card and university Enterprise Systems. To learn more, click here.
To learn more about parents and family members adding funds to students’ BJ Bucks anytime, click here.
Employees also can manage their Kettering Cash and professional photo through KU Wallet.
You can access the KU Wallet web portal at any time through your favorite browser. If you are using the mobile app, uninstall the Blackboard Transact eAccounts app and install the new Transact eAccounts app from the Apple or Google Play stores. A Help Sheet is available to assist you with using the web portal and mobile apps.
Important note: A credit card must be added through the web portal before funds can be added through the mobile app.
For questions, or if you encounter errors, contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@kettering.edu or (810) 237-8324.