6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 1
The Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Southeast Michigan and WiM Texas are hosting a virtual book discussion from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., next Monday, March 1.
The discussion will focus on “Dare to Lead” by Brené Brown, which centers on what makes a good leader and dives into the human factors that are at the root of all good leadership.
To register for the event, click here.
For more information, contact Ashley Weber at webe9323@kettering.edu.
12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 4
Thursday, March 4 from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m., the Student Alumni Council (SAC) will host a live virtual SAC event, featuring Quincy Brown (‘03) as the speaker.
In October 2020, Brown joined Continental Glass Systems as the Director of Engineering. In this role, he leads a team of engineers working to manufacture and improve a variety of structural glass systems used in architecture.
Brown previously worked at NextEra Energy Resources as a due diligence and technical valuation engineer. He earned an Associate’s Degree at Miami Dade College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University, a Master’s Degree in Finance from Florida International University and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Miami.
To join, click here or join by phone using the number and pin code below:
(US) +1 402-781-0486
PIN: 431395121#
You can use QR code or say “Check Bulldog Weekly for more info.”
Professor Kristy Brinker Brouwer was an invited speaker of the webinar, “Child Safety: The New Decade and Beyond.”
During the Feb. 19 event, she spoke about her role as the chairperson for the Children in Autonomous Vehicles Consortium and what her global team is doing to implement changes and awareness in autonomous vehicle development, testing and regulations, specific to the needs of children.
The event was hosted by the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine.
6 p.m., Wednesday, March 3
The next virtual Business Speaker Series event will be at 6 p.m., next Wednesday, March 3.
“Make a Difference/Build a Company/Tell a Story” will feature Dr. Bill Rayburn, Chairman of the Board, Co-Founder and CEO of MortgageTrade (mTrade).
Rayburn will discuss his experience of building companies in the financial technology (fintech) space. Prior to his current role, he co-founded and was chairman of the board at FNC and was a finance professor at the University of Mississippi. Rayburn has a Ph.D. in finance from the University of Memphis and is a chartered financial analyst.
To register for the event, click here.
4 to 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26
More manufacturers are starting to use Digital Transformation, the Industrial Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence technologies and metrics to increase efficiency and productivity on their shop floors.
You can learn more about these practices from 4 to 5 p.m., this Friday, Feb. 26 during the virtual event “Industry 4.0 — Are You Ready?”
Dr. Mo Abuali, CEO and Managing Partner at the Internet of Things Company (IoTco) will speak about the principles of Digital Transformation, the Industrial Internet of Things and the Industry 4.0 initiative. Attendees also will learn about digital tools of the trade to put these practices in place, including the business case ROT, plant floor connectivity, analytics, and technology.
Abuali is a strategic and transformative technology and business management leader with a 20-year record of achievement, driving and sustaining change in manufacturing. He has a Doctorate degree in Industrial Engineering and is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Cincinnati.
To attend the event, click here.
More manufacturers are starting to use Digital Transformation, the Industrial Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence technologies and metrics to increase efficiency and productivity.
Dr. Mo Abuali, CEO and Managing Partner at the Internet of Things Company will speak about these practices from 4 to 5 p.m., this Friday, Feb. 26 during the virtual event “Industry 4.0 — Are You Ready?”
Attendees also will learn about digital tools of the trade to put these practices in place.
Check Bulldog Weekly for more info.
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Student, Alicia Brown (’21, IE), and alumna, Rhonda Clarke (’16, IE) are two of five panelists in “Women in Engineering: Paths to Success” from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. this Thursday, Feb. 25.
The event, presented by Brose and Square One Education Network, is aimed at inspiring women toward STEM. It is for students in sixth grade through college, as well as sixth- through 12th-grade educators.
Door prizes are available for students who attend.
To register for the event, click here.
Feb. 22-26; March 1-5 until 4 p.m.
The third floor of the Rec Center will be closed until 4 p.m. Feb. 22-26 and March 1-5 for HVAC work.
Have you had a great experience at Kettering? Is your club or organization awesome? Do you love campus living?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Marketing Department wants to hear from you to feature your student testimonial in an upcoming Student Life brochure that will be distributed to admitted students.
The brochure will highlight campus living, clubs and organizations, community service, leadership initiatives, and anything else Kettering students feel would be valuable for future Bulldogs to know about campus life.
If you’re interested, contact Marnie Mogford at mmogford@kettering.edu.
The Marketing Department wants to hear from you to feature your student testimonial in an upcoming Student Life brochure that will be distributed to admitted students.
The brochure will highlight campus living, clubs and organizations, community service, leadership initiatives, and anything else Kettering students feel would be valuable for future Bulldogs to know about campus life.
If you’re interested, contact Marnie Mogford at mmogford@kettering.edu.
Shelia Adams Cowes, Director of Enrollment Events and Visitor Relations – Customer Service and Programs, will be leaving the University on Feb. 22 after more than 17 years of service.
Hannah, please give each employee their own sign. Christine is the top pic and Janelle is the bottom. Make headline: Newest Bulldog Employee
AS OF FEB. 16, DO NOT INCLUDE CHRISTINE.
Thanks.
Welcome to the following new colleagues, who joined Kettering on Feb. 15:
Christine Hill, Accounts Payable Lead with the Busines Office
Janelle Wallace, Office Assistant with the Wellness Center
Submit your photos here.
Contact Dr. Diane Peters at dpeters@kettering.edu with questions.
7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday via Zoom
7-8 p.m., Wednesday via Zoom
6-7 p.m., Thursday via Zoom
This week’s Building a Holistic Bulldog will focus on mental health. Below is this week’s schedule of virtual events:
Check Bulldog Weekly for more info.
Wednesday, Feb. 17
In-person dining will resume tomorrow, Feb. 17 at the Sunrise Cafe, Einstein Bros. Bagels and BJ’s Lounge & Grill with limited seating capacity.
Social distancing must be observed, and masks must be worn except when eating.
Carry-out also will be an option.
Operation hours will remain the same and can be found here.
4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday
College students are needed to work with middle-school-aged students in math and reading as part of the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village (SBEV) tutoring program.
The program will begin next Monday, Feb. 22, after school sometime between 4 and 7 p.m. It will continue Monday through Friday.
Classroom capacities will be limited to eight to 10 people, and everyone is required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.
All necessary materials will be provided, but you’ll need your own transportation. SBVE is located at 4119 Saginaw St. in Flint.
To sign up, click here.
For more information, contact Dr. Ben Pauli at bpauli@kettering.edu or Dr. Pete Gheresus at pgheresu@kettering.edu.
The February IT Newsletter is available here.
In this month’s edition, you’ll find information about:
Contact the IT Helpdesk at HelpDesk@kettering.edu or (810) 237-8324 with questions.
This month, KDS planned special meals to celebrate Black History Month, Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. The following is the special meal that will be served:
12:20 to 1:20 p.m., this Thursday, Feb. 11, and Friday, Feb. 12 in the Great Court.
Valentine’s Day is Sunday, so stop by the Great Court and buy a pre-packaged sweet treat from Alpha Phi from 12:20 to 1:20 p.m., this Thursday, Feb. 11, and Friday, Feb. 12 in the Great Court.
To order your pre-packaged candy grams or Alpha Phi Foundation socks and sunglasses in advance, click here. The website will be live through Friday, Feb. 12.
Link for signs: https://sweettreats.givesmart.com/
Every Friday at noon in February
The Alpha Chi Sigma, Delta Mu B Chapter is celebrating Black History Month on its social media by posting “Chemists of Color” at noon every Friday in February.
These topics include the achievements of Black chemists, the setbacks and struggles they face in the workplace, and what can be done to promote diversity and inclusion.
Check out “Chemists of Color” on Instagram @alphachisigma_kub and on Facebook @KUAXS.
The Alpha Chi Sigma, Delta Mu B Chapter is celebrating Black History Month on its social media by posting “Chemists of Color” at noon every Friday in February.
These topics include the achievements of Black chemists, the setbacks and struggles they face in the workplace, and what can be done to promote diversity and inclusion.
Additional poems and podcasts also will be shared Mondays and Wednesdays, respectively.