Kettering University News: Month in review for October 2014

Each month, we'll publish a roundup of every story published on the Kettering University news site. Catch anything you missed this month below.

Kettering receives $1 million Department of Justice grant for neighborhood stabilization: Efforts to create a safe, walkable University Avenue Corridor region connecting McLaren Regional Medical Center, Kettering University and surrounding neighborhoods to downtown Flint along University Avenue received a major boost with a $1 million federal grant to Kettering University that will support neighborhood revitalization efforts. Read more.

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Kettering University and community partners will have already ongoing efforts to improve the University Avenue Corridor enhanced by a major federal grant.

What has my co-op taught me?: Student Chaz Mancino reflected on what he's learned in two years working as a co-op employee. Read more.

Faculty member working on new forms of ocular cancer treatment: A newfound partnership between Dr. Prem Vaishnava, professor of Physics at Kettering University, and Dr. Hakan Demirci at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center is attempting to forever change the treatment of ocular cancer in the United States through a targeted and precise technique that has proven to mitigate the disease without the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Read more.

New IT tool gives students, faculty and staff remote access to files and software: The Kettering University I.T. Department introduced the KUCloud to make virtual computing easier. Read more.

Aquaponics project receives $25,000 Ford grant: A partnership between Kettering University and Metro Community Development is one of 16 student-led projects from 15 universities to win a grant in the 2014 Ford College Community Challenge (Ford C3). Read more.

Rachael Cuthbertson describes her first week in Germany: A Kettering University student participating in study abroad is chronicling her experiences. Read more.

What convinces people to do mobile banking?: Dr. Thomas Ngniatedema from the Department of Business is studying behaviors that lead people to adopt mobile banking. Read more.

Two Flint sports halls of fame show support for Atwood: Two longtime organizations chronicling the city's athletic tradition contributed funds to support getting new turf in Atwood Stadium. Read more.

CDC grant will fund University Avenue initiatives: A grant from the Center for Disease Control will promote community health and safety in the University Avenue Corridor. Read more.

Getting acquainted with Germany: Student Rachael Cuthbertson's first post after arriving in Germany for study abroad. Read more.

Living the (nomadic) dream: Student Chaz Mancino discusses learning to manage time well while alternating between work and school terms. Read more

Kettering hosted a STEM workshop for girls: The Kettering University section of the Society of Women Engineers is hosting a free workshop aimed not only at encouraging young women about the possibilities of a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields -- they’re trying to inspire parents as well. Read more

Founder of GoPago receives Entrepreneurial Achievement Award: Leonardo Rocco was honored for launching his successful startup. Read more.

Community efforts in Baltimore earn graduate an award: Carol Goodman has been a longtime advocate for women and children in Baltimore. Read more.

Navistar CEO among alumni honorees: Troy Clarke, CEO of Navistar, is receiving the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Read more.

New Liberal Studies faculty member has deep Flint ties: Dr. Laura Mebert grew up in Flint and conducted research for her dissertation here. Read more.