Category: May 2021

Henry Ford Health System CEO to Speak on June 8

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The Office of the Multicultural Student Affairs Office is virtually presenting “STEM-Based Skills and Opportunities in Health Care” at 6 p.m., next Tuesday, June 8.

Wright L. Lassiter III, President and CEO of Henry Ford Health System, will be the speaker. He oversees the $6.6 billion integrated health system comprised of five acute care hospitals, three behavioral health facilities, a regional health plan and a wide range of ambulatory, retail and other health services consisting of more than 250 locations across Michigan and 33,000 employees.

Lassiter is a strong proponent of Diversity and Inclusion and is a highly skilled executive with science and technology acumen. He received his Bachelor’s Degree with honors in Chemistry from LeMoyne College and his Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration from Indiana University.

To attend the event, click here.
Meeting ID: 915 0161 3366
Passcode: rJ3Y1P

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The Office of the Multicultural Student Affairs Office is virtually presenting “STEM-Based Skills and Opportunities in Health Care” at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 8.

Wright L. Lassiter III, President and CEO of Henry Ford Health System, will be the speaker. He is a strong proponent of Diversity and Inclusion and is a highly skilled executive with science and technology acumen. Lassiter received his Bachelor’s Degree with honors in Chemistry from LeMoyne College and his Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration from Indiana University.

Check Bulldog Weekly for more info.

Upcoming SAC Speaker

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The Student Alumni Council (SAC) welcomes you to a Live Virtual Alumni Speaker Event at 12:30 p.m., next Thursday, June 3, with Joseph (Joe) Lemieux ’85.

Lemieux founded JJ Lemieux Consulting LLC in October 2020 to advise companies in their development of electrified vehicles and complex mechatronics. Previously, he worked at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, most recently as a Global Chief Engineer for Advanced Electrified Architectures and Controls from 2018 to 2020. He also served in senior executive roles specializing in automotive controls at IAV Automotive Engineering, GETRAG (now part of Magna International) and Ricardo.

He currently volunteers as president of the Kettering/GMI Alumni Association. Lemieux also earned a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1986 and a Master’s of Business Administration in 1992, both from the University of Michigan.

To attend, click here or join by phone +1 530-618-7155‬. PIN: ‪891 130 270‬#

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The Student Alumni Council (SAC) welcomes you to a Live Virtual Alumni Speaker Event at 12:30 p.m., next Thursday, June 3, with Joseph Lemieux (’85, EE).

Lemieux founded JJ Lemieux Consulting LLC in October 2020 to advise companies in their development of electrified vehicles and complex mechatronics. Previously, he worked at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles as a Global Chief Engineer for Advanced Electrified Architectures and Controls, and served in senior executive roles specializing in automotive controls at other companies.

Check Bulldog Weekly for more info.

Free Tickets Available to Concours d’Elegance of America

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Kettering University and Concours d’Elegance of America have partnered to offer free tickets to students to the 42nd Annual Concours d’Elegance of America on Sunday, July 25 at the Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth.

The Concours d’Elegance of America is a prestigious automotive design and engineering competition featuring 300 historically significant vehicles.

Students interested in receiving up to two tickets, email intern@concoursusa.org, using your Kettering email address.

There is a limited number of tickets available. The offer ends June 30.

Follow Concours d’Elegance of America on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @ConcoursUSA.

BJ Bucks Options Available

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Would you like to grab a snack or beverage on the go? Visit Einstein’s or BJ’s? Adding BJ Bucks to your meal plan allows you to do that.

Choose from the following plans:

  • Plan B: Spend $150 for $165 BJ Bucks
  • Plan C: Spend $300 for $330 BJ Bucks
  • Plan D: Spend $600 for $660 BJ Bucks

BJ Bucks can be rolled over until graduation. Spend your BJ Bucks at any Kettering Dining Location, including Einstein’s Bros. Bagels.

For more information, contact catering@kettering.edu.

 

Alumnus to Speak About Journey to Drone Industry

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The Physics Club and the Kettering Aerospace and Rocketry Organization are co-sponsoring a virtual meeting from 12:25 to 1:15 p.m., this Thursday, May 27, featuring guest speaker, Dr. Jacob Crabill (’12, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Physics).

Crabill will present “Physics Student to Drone Engineer: The Kettering Approach to an Aerospace Career.” He’ll talk about how his Kettering experience led to a Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics and a career in the drone industry.

Crabill has a Ph.D. in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Stanford University. He is the Chief Engineer for Software, Avionics and Robotics Architecture at Volansi, an on-demand aerial delivery service for time-critical shipments over long ranges. The California-based company builds and operates long-range, heavy-payload drones for commercial, defense and humanitarian applications.

To attend the event, click here.

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The Physics Club and the Kettering Aerospace and Rocketry Organization are co-sponsoring a virtual meeting from 12:25 to 1:15 p.m., this Thursday, May 27, featuring guest speaker, Dr. Jacob Crabill (’12, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Physics).

Crabill will present “Physics Student to Drone Engineer: The Kettering Approach to an Aerospace Career.” He’ll talk about how his Kettering experience led to a Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics and a career in the drone industry.

Check Bulldog Weekly for more info.

Campus Power Outage June 5

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An electrical shut down for the entire campus is scheduled for 12:01 a.m., Saturday, June 5 in cooperation with Hurley Hospital and Consumer’s Energy. 

The shutdown will impact primary buildings on campus (Academic Building, Campus Center, Mott Center, Thompson Hall and the Rec Center). It will last 10-12 hours. During this time, there will be limited to no lighting, no heat and no network, including wireless or phone service, which also includes voicemail.

Remote access to our computing systems will remain operational during this time (Banner, Blackboard, KUCloud, etc.).

Perimeter door access will be limited to the front entrance of the Campus Center. If you must access one of the impacted areas, check in at the Campus Safety Service Center and an officer will escort you.

Einstein Bros., the Innovation Center, Harris Mobility Research Annex, Grounds Garage and Campus Village will be excluded from the outage.

If you have questions and concerns, email joe.asperger@kettering.edu.

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An electrical shut down for the entire campus will be at 12:01 a.m., Saturday, June 5. 

The shutdown will impact primary buildings on campus (Academic Building, Campus Center, Mott Center, Thompson Hall and the Rec Center). It will last 10-12 hours. During this time, there will be limited to no lighting, no heat and no network, including wireless or phone service, which also includes voicemail.

Remote access to our computing systems will be operational.

Perimeter door access will be limited to the front entrance of the Campus Center. If you must access one of the impacted areas, check in at the Campus Safety Service Center.

If you have questions and concerns, email joe.asperger@kettering.edu.

 

Volunteers Needed for Commencement Ceremonies

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We are excited to hold live commencement ceremonies Saturday, June 19 at 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. within the parameters of and in coordination with existing state and local government guidelines to honor the graduates from the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021.

Faculty members are expected to attend commencement every year. This year, faculty are expected to participate in a minimum of one ceremony and are encouraged to attend both.

Staff, your help is even more crucial to ensure our continued success of this important event. We ask for your participation, as well, and thank you in anticipation of your kind support.

The deadline to RSVP to walk is Friday, June 4. 2020. RSVP using the following forms:

 

Fireman’s Challenge Kicks Off Next Week

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Members of Pi Kappa Alpha and the Flint Fire Department’s International Association of Firefighters Local 352 are hosting a Fireman’s Challenge fundraiser next week.

The four-day event, which features a series of challenges throughout the week, will raise money to buy a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) Bag to donate to the Flint Fire Department. The bag is used to provide clean air to trapped or downed firefighters until they can be freed.

Here is the schedule of team challenges:

  • 11 a.m., next Monday, May 24, Pool-vilion: Firehouse Tug-o-war Competition
  • 6:30 p.m., next Monday, May 24, Pool-vilion: Corn Hole Tournament
  • Noon, next Tuesday, May 25, Pool-vilion: Stair Climber Competition
  • 6:30 p.m., next Tuesday, May 25, Pike House: Scavenger Hunt
  • Noon, next Wednesday, May 26, Pool-vilion: Firehose Uncoil Competition
  • 6:30 p.m., next Wednesday, May 26, Pike House: Fireman Spike 3 on 3 Beach Volleyball
  • Noon, next Thursday, May 27, Pool-vilion: Target Practice Event
  • 6:30 p.m., next Thursday, May 27, Kettering’s Harris Fields: Fireman’s Challenge Field Day

It’s $3 a person to participate in daytime events. It’s $10 a team for evening events.

To register a team, click here.

For more information, click here.

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Members of Pi Kappa Alpha and the Flint Fire Department’s International Association of Firefighters Local 352 are hosting a Fireman’s Challenge fundraiser May 24-27.

The four-day event, which features a series of challenges throughout the week, will raise money to buy a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) Bag to donate to the Flint Fire Department. The bag is used to provide clean air to trapped or downed firefighters until they can be freed.

Team challenges, including Tug-o-war, Corn Hole and a scavenger hunt, will be during Common Hour and at 6:30 p.m.

Check Bulldog Weekly for more info.

KARO Completes First Rocket Launch

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Members of the Kettering Aerospace & Rocketry Organization (KARO) completed their first rocket launch event May 15 at Alkay Airport with local rocketry association, Michigan Team-1.

Six rockets were successfully launched up to 1,300 feet during the event. Only one rocket was lost upon its descent, said Cecilia Linck (’22, ME), group founder and president.

“Overall, it was good,” she said.

Linck started the group in Fall 2019 as a way to help students interested in aerospace skills and networking opportunities.

“Personally, I want to go into aerospace after graduation, and I thought it would be nice to start something that would give myself and future students a way to explore their aerospace interests,” she said.

She hopes the team can compete in high-powered rocket competitions in the future.

Team members constructed the rockets from kits on May 12.

“It was very rudimentary, but everyone has to start somewhere,” Linck said, “so it gives people a place to start.”

At this point, the group typically meets once a month virtually. Anyone interested in joining KARO can contact Linck at linc2862@kettering.edu. Follow the group on Instagram @karo_b_section.

Get a Taste of Carriage Town

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A Taste of Carriage Town Fundraiser will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sunday, June 6 at 605 Garland St., Flint.

To participate, preorder a boxed lunch of chicken salad on Blueline Bread, broccoli slaw, fresh fruit, chips and a Blueline Donut at www.carriagetown.org/events.

The suggested donation is $10. Proceeds from the event go to Carriage Town Ministries to fight homelessness.

All meals must be preordered by May 31.

Next Business Speaker Series Event May 26

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The next event in the School of Management’s Business Speaker Series will be “J.Q.’s RX for Entrepreneurial Good Health with John Q. Adams” at 6 p.m., next Wednesday, May 26.

Adams is the former Chief Executive Officer of Adams Laboratories and Adams Therapeutics, Inc. He graduated from Heidelberg College in 1985 and worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 45 years. During that time, he founded Adams Laboratories and invented Mucinex D and Mucinex DM. Adams retired in 2005 and currently owns and operates Rough Creek Lodge, a luxury resort and conference center near Dallas.

During this event, you’ll learn how to take a good idea to market.

To RSVP for the event, click here.

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The next event in the School of Management’s Business Speaker Series will be “J.Q.’s RX for Entrepreneurial Good Health with John Q. Adams” at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 26.

Adams is the former Chief Executive Officer of Adams Laboratories and Adams Therapeutics, Inc. He invented Mucinex D and Mucinex DM. Adams retired in 2005 and currently owns and operates Rough Creek Lodge, a luxury resort and conference center near Dallas.

During this event, you’ll learn how to take a good idea to market.

To RSVP for the event, scan the QR code.

KDS Meal Block Plans Available

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Kettering Dining Services is offering the following meal block plans to all faculty, staff and students:

  • 25 Meal Block Plan for $187.50
  • 50 Meal Block Plan for $350
  • 100 Meal Block Plan for $650

All plans are shareable, which means you can bring a guest and dine together. Plans are good at all dining locations, including Einstein’s and BJ’s Lounge.

For more information, contact catering@kettering.edu.

 

Big Data for Small Protons Event May 20

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The McLaren Proton Therapy Center will virtually present “Big Data for Small Protons” next Thursday, May 20 from 12:20 to 1:20 p.m.

Proton Therapy is the latest trend in cancer treatment and an area of active research. Safety systems need a regular stream of real-time data to ensure the treatment plan is being followed. The presentation will review data sources, infrastructure and the software that goes into assessing the performance of a particle accelerator.

To attend the event, click here.
Meeting ID: 934 2495 3518
Passcode: 362635

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The McLaren Proton Therapy Center will virtually present “Big Data for Small Protons” Thursday, May 20 from 12:20 to 1:20 p.m.

Proton Therapy is the latest trend in cancer treatment and an area of active research. Safety systems need a regular stream of real-time data to ensure the treatment plan is being followed. The presentation will review data sources, infrastructure and the software that goes into assessing the performance of a particle accelerator.

Check Bulldog Weekly for more info.

President’s Medals Nominations Due Friday

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Each year, President’s Medals are awarded to approximately 2% of the graduating seniors in recognition of exemplary professionalism, scholarship, and service. The award, initiated in 1996, places particular emphasis on cooperative employment performance. Nominees must have made a major impact at their work sites. Also, they should have contributed significantly to the Kettering community, the Greater Flint community, and to their home communities. Finally, they should rank among our best students.

Faculty, staff, and co-op employers may now nominate students for the 2021 President’s Medals.

To submit a nomination, please complete and submit this short form.

Names of eligible seniors are listed in the “Name of the Nominee” drop-down menu. Your nominee will be invited to submit an application for the award and may ask you for a separate letter of recommendation.

All nominations will be verified, and are due no later than this Friday, May 14 at 8 a.m.  

Study Abroad Presentations on Friday

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The Global Studies Association is hosting virtual presentations from Morgan Mitchell (’23) and Shayna Sande(’21), two Study Abroad alumni, about their time participating in the program. The presentations will be this Friday, May 14 during Common Hour.

Mitchell will speak about his time in Pamplona, Spain in 2020, while Sande will talk about her time in Suwon, South Korea in the winter/spring of 2021.

The event is open to all students.

To attend, click here, or join by phone and dial +1 405-578-5284.‬
PIN: ‪368 610 825‬#

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The Global Studies Association is hosting virtual presentations from Morgan Mitchell (’23) and Shayna Sande(’21), two Study Abroad alumni, about their time participating in the program. The presentations will be this Friday, May 14 during Common Hour.

Mitchell will speak about his time in Pamplona, Spain in 2020, while Sande will talk about her time in Suwon, South Korea in the winter/spring of 2021.

The event is open to all students.

Check Bulldog Weekly for more info.

Intramural Soccer, Softball Signups Open

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Faculty, staff and students who want to join or create an intramural soccer or softball team must register on IMLeagues.com. The site tracks upcoming sports, schedules, rosters, games, rulebooks, etc. for the University’s Intramural Sports program.

The deadline to register a team roster is Thursday, May 13 at 2 p.m. A mandatory virtual meeting for captains and athletic chairs to review league and COVID-19 regulations will be at 12:30 p.m., Friday, May 14. 

Games will be played May 17-June 10.

Weekly rapid testing through the Recreation Center will continue just as it has been administered for intramural volleyball and basketball. Participants are required to be tested weekly to play. Testing dates, times and additional info will be sent to all athletic chairs and captains who register their teams by the deadline.

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Faculty, staff and students who want to join or create an intramural soccer or softball team must register on IMLeagues.com.

The deadline to register a team roster is Thursday, May 13 at 2 p.m. A mandatory virtual meeting for captains and athletic chairs to review league and COVID-19 regulations will be at 12:30 p.m., Friday, May 14. 

Games will be played May 17-June 10.

Weekly rapid COVID-19 testing through the Recreation Center will be administered, as participants must be tested weekly to play.

Kettering Student Gets SME Scholarship

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The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Foundation awarded Kettering University’s Chelsea Wright (’21, IE) a $2,500 Scholarship.

Wright is currently serving as the Kettering Student Government President for A Section. She is also a member of the Robots Honor Society and Alpha Pi Mu Honor Society. She is originally from Spanish Town, Jamaica, and works at Hewlett Packard in Vancouver, Washington.

Portion of University Avenue Closed May 10-14

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Physical Plant and Clark Construction have scheduled a temporary road closure of University Avenue between Chevrolet Avenue and Dupont Street May 10-14 to connect the Learning Commons’ water main. There is no expected disruption to service during this time.
Vehicle and pedestrian detours, which are to take Chevrolet Avenue or Dupont Street around the area, are identified on the map.
Deliveries to Shipping & Receiving will be permitted through the closure at Chevrolet Ave.
We ask for your patience during this closure. If there are any concerns, email jasperge@kettering.edu.

Volunteers Needed for Square One Event

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Volunteers needed for shifts at the Square One event from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 18 and 19.

The event, which will be at the MRC, is an innovative vehicle design competition for students in middle school and high school.

To volunteer, click here.