Bulldog Reunion Weekend -
The school’s name may have changed but the mascot is the same. The Bulldog classes of 1988, 1983, 1978, 1973, 1968, 1963, 1958, and 1957 and earlier will celebrate their anniversary years at the Kettering/GMI Bulldog Days Reunion Weekend Sept. 5 through 7. (Continued)
For more information on events use the Upcoming Events link at the top of the page.
Paving the Way University Conference - Sept. 24 - 8:30 a.m. through Lunch - All Kettering employees should have received their invitation to this year’s third annual conference. Details about the day can be found in the the invitation. Be sure to RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/5rkeqz, login, and let us know if you can attend. Attendees will be eligible for fabulous prizes but you must RSVP and be present to win! There is still time to say something nice about a co-worker. While you are on the RSVP page, take a moment to share your stories about your first-rate colleagues at the University.
Deadline for submission is Tuesday, Sept. 9.
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New Robots named: Congratulations to the newest student members of Robots: Monica Denis, Jarred Pouncil, Jake Obradovich, Brandon Schinzel and Angela Tremble. The Kettering Robot Society was founded in 1927 and recognizes students based on three ideals: leadership which is creative; service that transcends itself; and citizenship that demonstrates responsibility.
Weight Watchers @ Work to start again! - If there are 15 or more interested participants by Monday, Sept. 8, the Weight Watchers @ Work group will start up again on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The cost for the 13-week session will be $138. We will meet at 11:30 a.m. (the doors will open at 11:15 a.m. for weigh-ins) each Wednesday in the HR Training Room. If you are interested, please email Beth Ewald by noon on Monday, Sept. 8 so she can tally the results.
Community service earns statewide recognition: Kudos to Gary Erwin (director of Publications & Communications, and a lecturer in Liberal Studies). Gary is Kettering’s representative in the Flint Kiwanis Club, where he faithfully serves as editor of the club’s newsletter. That newsletter has been recognized statewide – earning third place honors out of 140 clubs in Michigan. Good job, Gary. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.
Young Bulldogs Sighted In Central Illinois - When Coach Neal Stimpert of Pekin, Ill., told Kettering University President Stan Liberty that he couldn’t find a sponsor for his 5th grade American Youth Basketball Tour (see: www.aybtour.com) team this summer, Dr.and Mrs. Liberty wrote a personal check so the 5th grade boys could compete in the 15-game, three-tournament season. But, then Coach Stimpert asked, “What will we call the team?” The answer was “kettering.edu” and this name, along with the Kettering Bulldog, was placed on the team’s uniforms and warm-up shirts for thousands of spectators to see. The team’s assistant coach is Johnny Denning. See more photos.
Hazardous Waste Collection Day coming soon! Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for Genesee County will be Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. View location and more information.
Campus visits up substantially: Enrollment Services has good news to share! Sheila Adams, director of customer service and programs, said Kettering will have more than 90 families tour campus in August. Same was true in July! That’s up from an average of 65 families during the same time in the past three years. Sheila credits the marketing and recruiting initiatives, and the renewed spirit of faculty, staff and students to make campus visits a great experience for prospective students and their families. Sheila and her staff say: “a big thank you!!!!”
Kettering In The News: Every 3-4 weeks, the Office of PR & Communications issues a report highlighting media stories on Kettering, its students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. The report previously had limited distribution and is now available online. This report is not comprehensive, but is intended to highlight how Kettering is represented in (mostly) traditional media. See the Aug. 26 report (including some cool TV videos).
Are you Ready 2 Race? - Kettering University's Second Annual Soap Box Derby down Chevy Avenue will take place on 8th Saturday (Sept. 6) at 10 a.m. All donations will given to St. Judes Children's Hospital in Tennessee. See the 
University Conference, Wednesday Sept. 24 -
The University Conference, Paving the Way, is just around the bend. Join us at 8:15 a.m. in the International room on the 5th floor of the Campus Center for refreshments and conversation. The program starts promptly at 8:30 and will go through lunch. RSVP (yes or no) by logging in at