Winter 2009
 Dr. Liberty's introduction to each issue of Kettering Perspective. Dr. Liberty discusses recent happenings, upcoming events and the overall mission of Kettering University. This issue's letter details the story behind the beautiful montage of Kettering/GMI images. |
Kettering won a $225,000 grant to encourage the development of a nationally innovative program focused on teaching entrepreneurship studies across the curriculum. |
 The rust stains of Hurricane Katrina are permanently engrained on the concrete slabs of sidewalk in New Orleans’ 4th Ward. Exhaustive analyses on FEMA’s response to Katrina continue as the organization seeks to better understand how to prepare for unimaginable disasters of historic proportions. |
 New programs enhance Kettering's focus/Rocketing to the top: Aerospace concentration Rocket scientist. Humorous phrase. Most times people use it to describe individuals who display unintelligent behavior or tendencies. But at Kettering, the meaning of this phrase is powerful, thanks to a new Mechanical Engineering concentration. |
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 The field of Chemical Engineering will play a central role in solving the major problems confronting the U.S. economy. According to the NACE Job Outlook (2005), Chemical Engineering is one of the top ten in-demand-degrees. |
 At the onset of World War II, a great many Kettering/GMI students suspended their higher education and heeded the call to serve our nation during this historic conflict. Unfortunately, many did not return. But a great many did return to their studies at the institution. |
 A handy place to read all about what your classmates and other alumni are up to. Class Notes contains a wealth of information on alumni members from as long ago as 1938 and right up to the present. |
A report of Kettering University's financial activities and fund raising efforts for the year ending June 30, 2008. |
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