Kettering Hosts Network Reception Featuring Crash Safety Expert Patrick Atkinson

The following was submitted by Kettering University.

Alumni and friends of the Kettering University/GMI Southeast Michigan Chapter will gather Tuesday, May 15, for its annual event and networking reception from 5:30-9 p.m. at the in Troy.

Bonnie McArthur, senior advancement officer at Kettering University, invites Southeast Michigan professionals to this evening of interacting and conversation with Kettering/GMI alumni and friends. "Bring your business cards, small business brochures and resumes to share," McArthur said. "This is an opportunity to rub shoulders with successful Kettering entrepreneurs.”

A highlight of the evening will be a presentation by Dr. Patrick Atkinson, Kettering professor and crash safety expert, who will share the latest research in this field. There will also be an update on the University and the presentation of Bob Wolforth Scholarships to four talented Kettering students.

Cost of the evening is $30 per person and includes hot and cold hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks. A cash bar will be available.

Reservations are requested. Please contact Diane Emery at demery@kettering.edu or call 888-884-7741, ext. 9863. The event is sponsored by Brooks Kushman and Liberty Mutual.

About Kettering University

Kettering University is a nationally-ranked STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and Business university and a national leader in combining a rigorous academic environment with rich opportunities for experiential learning and cooperative education.  Kettering’s focus is on the learning experience of the individual student.   Kettering’s nearly 2,000 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students choose from 14 undergraduate and 14 master’s degrees, plus more than 50 minors, specialties, concentrations and courses of study.  Some of Kettering’s fastest growing academic majors are Bioinformatics, Chemical Engineering and BioChemistry.  For more information, visit www.kettering.edu.