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1. Engineering Society of Detroit Honors Jeff Naber |
Jeff Naber, associate professor of mechanical engineering-engineering mechanics and director of the Advanced Power Systems Research Center, is one of three engineers honored with a 2010 distinguished service award by the Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD). The award was presented at the ESD's annual dinner in Detroit June 23.
Naber was recognized for "loyal, faithful service," said Darlene Trudell, executive vice president, "and for this we are truly grateful."
Naber has led a successful collaboration between Michigan Tech and the ESD to teach a course in Detroit in advanced hybrid electric propulsion technology for graduate and displaced engineers. |
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2. Colorado College to Replace Boston University at GLI |
Athletic Director Suzanne Sanregret has announced that Colorado
College will replace Boston University as the invited team at this year's Great Lakes Invitational (GLI), Dec. 29-30, at Joe Louis Arena.
The change is the result of a scheduling oversight made by Boston University.
"We would like to welcome and thank Colorado College for committing to the GLI on such short notice,"said Sanregret. "They will be a great addition to the tournament."
This year will mark the third appearance for Colorado College at the GLI. The Tigers finished fourth in the inaugural tournament in 1965 and claimed the title in 2005.
Michigan and Michigan Tech will play the first game on Dec. 29, followed by the Michigan State and Colorado College game. The following day's action will include a third-place game followed by the championship game. |
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3. PLGC Junior Tournament Slated for Sunday |
Portage Lake Golf Course is hosting a junior tournament at 1 p.m., Sunday, June 27. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. for 17- and-under and 14-and-under divisions, and 1:30 p.m. for all other divisions. Entry deadline is Friday, June 25.
There are eight divisions for boys and girls:
* 17 and under (18-year-old participants are allowed if still enrolled in high school)--18-hole stroke play
* 14 and under--18-hole stroke play
* 12 and under--9-hole stroke play
* 10 and under--9-hole stroke play
Cost is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. The fee includes hot dog, chips, and soda.
For more information, contact Mark Maroste at 487-2641 or mmaroste@mtu.edu . |
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4. Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff |
Flags throughout Michigan will be at half-staff today in memory of Air Force 1st Lt. Joel C. Gentz, 25, of Grass Lake, who died June 9 near Forward Operating Base Jackson, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 58th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
Flags will remain at half-staff on Friday, June 25, in memory of Marine Cpl. Jeffrey R. Standfest, 23, of St. Clair, who died June 16 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force based at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Cali.
Flags will be returned to full-staff Saturday, June 26. |
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