Past SAC Events - Spring 2008

End of Term Dinner - June, 2008

SAC celebrated the end of term by having dinner at the Brickstreet Grill in Grand Blanc.  

SAC celebrated the end of term by having dinner at the Brickstreet Grill in Grand Blanc.

Right side: Adam Calendar, Hannah Middleton, Angela Hospodar, Deb Schnetter '00 - Advisor, Vanessa Grant, Eric Huffman, Nick Latiano, and Matt Schneider
Left side: Mike DeCello, Jeff Haladik - president, Chris Pueppke, Tony Matson, Hamed Moshrefi, Matt Elsey, and Bjorn Oxos

Green Week Speaker - June 6, 2008

For Kettering’s Green Week, SAC collaborated with Kettering Entrepreneur Society (KES) and Green Engineering Organization (GEO) to present Peggy Garrigues-Cortlyou. She was trained by Al Gore to present the slide show An Inconvenient Truth, which talks about the dangers of global warming.

SAC member Adam Calendar grabbing a bit to eat before the presentation starts. Peggy Garrigues-Cortlyou describing how the increase of Global temperature has caused parts of the ice shelf to crack.

Senior III Luau - June 3, 2008

Over 50 students gathered at Dr. Liberty's home for the Senior III Luau June 3rd.  In spite of the downpour, the food was great, the speaker informative, and the warm wishes extended to students by Dr. and Mrs. Liberty priceless.

Members of SAC: Bjorn Oxos, Matt Schneider, Angela Hospadar, and advisor Deb Schnettler '00 welcomed guests in the Tiki Hut built by Jerry Kozlowski of Kettering. Back: Members SAC: Eric Huffman, Adam Calendar, Bjorn Oxos, Hannah Middleton, Hamed Moshefri, Mike Decello, and Chris Pueppe Front: Members SAC: Vanessa Grant, Angela Hospadar, Tony Matson, Nick Latiano, and Matt Schneider having a little downtime.
Advisor Deb Schnettler '00 with speaker Ben Coon '00 who is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He holds a J.D. degree from Wayne State University Law School and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from GMI Engineering and Management Institute (now Kettering University). Prior to graduating law school, Mr. Coon clerked for Carlson, Gaskey & Olds. Mr. Coon practices in all aspects of intellectual property matters, focusing primarily on patent prosecution and litigation. Ben's advise to students 1. travel- take advantage of every opportunity to travel abroad and learn 2. set goals and have a plan how to make them happen and last 3. Have fun at what you do.

SAC Honors Speakers - May 13, 2008

SAC honored its past yearly speakers at the SE Michigan Chapter Annual Dinner on May 13 at the San Marino Club. Over 100 alumni and guests gathered to hear keynote speaker Mark Wallace who is the Vice-President International Engineering from UPS.

Group Photo
Angela Hospodar-member SAC, Chuck Russell '84, Scott MacMartin '03, Severin Faulhaber '04, Greg Papp '70 and Jeff Haladik-president SAC. The UPS Flame Truck.

Al Arens '62 Presents "Continuous Lifelong Learning" - May, 2008

Al Arens a 1962 graduate of GMI talked with students regarding "Continuous Lifelong Learning." Mr. Arens has authored the book Integrity: Balancing Mind, Body, and Spirit. He encouraged students to listen, get involve, and sharpen their communication skills.

Group PhotoAl speaking to students encouraging to read every day, listening, and sharpen their communication skills.

Guardian Industries Visit - May, 2008

SAC visits Guardian Industries. President Russell Ebeid ' 62 invited Student Alumni Council to lunch and a tour of its Auburn Hills location. The group watched a video on how the company has grown and expanded since the early 1930's.

from left to right: Tony Matson, Adam Calendar, Hamed Moshrefi, Matt Schneider, Bjorn Oxos, Howard Benedict-VP of Engineering, Russell Ebeid '63 President, Matt Elsey and Fred Cavender-Director of Project Engineering in Mr. Ebeid's office.from left to right: Matt Elsey, Fred Cavender-Director of Project Enginering, Howard Benedict-VP Engineering, Matt Schneider, Tony Matson, Bjorn Oxos, Hamed Moshrefi watching a video on the history and current affairs of Guardian Industries.
Exquisite glasswork is a focal point in the lobby of Guardian Industries.

Tag, you’re it -- Laser Tag!! - May, 2008 

The students and advisor of Student Alumni Council (SAC) posed for a pictures while playing laser tag in Flint. SAC is now taking applications for Spring 2008. Please fill out an application to join SAC.

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6th Annual Kettering Graduate Fair - April 24, 2008

Jeff Haladik, current SAC President, and Bjorn Oxos, VP of Alumni Relations, man the registration table for the 6th Annual Kettering University Graduate Fair hosted by Student Alumni Council and the Kettering Graduate Office. Over 30 schools were represented at the annual Graduate Fair including Michigan, Michigan State, Eastern, Lawrence Tech., Oakland, Wayne State to name a few.

"Launching a Leadership Revolution" presented by Don Freeze '75 - April, 2008


From Left: Tony Matson, Chris Pueppke, Jeff Haladik, Hamed Moshrefi, and Eric Huffman listened to words of wisdom from the book Launching a Leadership Revolution written by Chris Brady '90 and Orrin Woodward '90 From Left:Vanesa Grant, Bjorn Oxox, Nick Latiano, Adam Calendar, Matt Schneider, and Don Freeze '75 - Don was the presenter of the material from the book Launching a Leadership Revolution. The students took a test to see where they ranked in their leadership skills.

SAE Reception - April 15, 2008

 

Over 90 alumni, students and SAE members attended the SAE Reception on April 15 at the Detroit Athletic Club. In addition to the great food, awesome company and a fantastic networking opportunity, Dr. Liberty gave a brief update on the University.

In support of SAC, members Bjorn Oxos, Nick Latiano, and Matt Schneider attended the event.SAC Members Nick Latiano and Matt Schneider help welcome alumni and guests.