Paycheck Dates: Though, Kettering is closed on July 3, your bi-weekly salary will be deposited into your accounts according to schedule on July 3 for those using direct deposit. Those not using direct deposit can pick up their checks Thursday, July 2 at the Cashiers Office from 12 - 1 p.m. or from Student Accounts until 4:30 p.m. Please note that checks and direct deposits are dated for Friday, July 3.

Honorary degree for Marissa: Marissa T. Peterson ’83, donor of the Marissa and Eric Peterson Scholarship and a former member of the Board of Trustees, will receive an honorary doctor of Management degree during Convocation ceremonies July 9. Read more about Marissa.

Congrats, Green Team!!  Kettering has been named the Fox 66 Green Business Award winner for the month of July! Congratulations to everyone who helped us earn this honor. See Kettering’s “green” list and how Fox 66 educates the region to go green.

Going Green: Kettering recycled old computer and office equipment this week with Comprenew Environmental. More than 41 giant boxes of computer keyboards etc., and a room full of monitors were hauled away. According to Nadine Thor, Kettering's director of Environmental Health and Safety, 100 percent of the equipment will be recycled. Check out a couple photos.

Ground-breaking technology: Kettering made national and international news this week because of the Crash Safety Center's work with Dorel Juvenile Group to develop a ground-breaking new car seat safety technology that better protects kids in side impact crashes. Read the whole story.

Nominate someone today: Show that helpful staff member your appreciation by nominating them for a Staff Award at University Conference. Read more.

Atwood update: A new corporate partner for Atwood Stadium will facilitate more events in the 80-year-old facility down the street. Among them, College Town supporters will host “Celebration of Harvest” in September. Read more.

Office 2007 Training: Kettering’s Information Technology department offers training in Microsoft Office 2007 during the months of July and August. Check out the schedule & registration information or check out the IT website for more news and information.

National award: Mary Gustanski (ME ’85, MS ’91) received the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Automotive Division’s 2008 Quality Leader of the Year Award. Read more.

IT Help Desk Zero Section Hours: The Help Desk will operate with reduced hours during the period of June 22 - July 8; returning to a normal schedule on Thursday, July 9. This allows IT personnel to work on maintenance projects that need to be completed during this period. Read more.