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ALUMNI NEWS New Alumni Engagement Director named Strong ties – through a legacy family as well as his own aunt Karilyn Perry (Bandurski) ’83, uncle Michael Perry ’83, personal experiences – drew Steven Bandurski ’10 back to aunt Anne Britt (Bandurski) ’87 and uncle Thomas Britt ’86. Kettering University. “We were impressed with Steve’s passion for Kettering, and Bandurski was named Kettering’s new Alumni Engagement his ability to articulate the value of his degree,” Davies said. Director in November of 2014, and sees his new role as an “We believe he’ll be a valuable addition to our team as we opportunity to give back. continue to share the exciting growth of the University with our alumni.” “This University has done so much for me on a professional level, having the opportunity to come back and help with the Bandurski, who grew up in Grand Blanc, Michigan, said that growth of the school is truly an honor,” he said. “I am very coming back to Kettering was an easy choice for him. proud to have joined the University Advancement team and look forward to working with all of our successful alumni.” “Kettering gave me not only the experience, but more importantly, the confidence to go out and become successful,” Bandurski, who has a BS in Mechanical Engineering, had Bandurski said. “I remember being in the hospital operating previously worked for Biohorizons as a Dental Implant Product room, guiding orthopedic surgeons through total joint Specialist. His family has a long history with the University. reconstructions three months after graduating.” Alumni from his family include grandfather Vince Bandurski ’64, father Gary Bandurski ’85, brother Tyler Bandurski ’13, Bandurski can be reached at sbandurski@kettering.edu or (810) 762-9517. Upcoming Events ➊ APRIL ➋ 7 ‘What is an Engineer?’ event for high school students, Grand Rapids, Michigan 17-18 Kettering on the Move: Miami, Ritz Carlton, (see details on page 18) 21 SAE Alumni Reception, Detroit Athletic Club MAY ➌ By Dean Bell, class of 1 By Dean Bell, class of 1967967 15-17 Kettering University Homecoming, Flint, Michigan ➊ Several Kettering graduates, including Paul Glomski ’99, Dr. John Suh ’90, Dave Stenson ’86 and Matt Gaidica ’90, were on campus in December to participate JUNE in an entrepreneurship roundtable with Kettering President Robert K. McMahan, Provost James Zhang and students, faculty and staff. 13 Major Sobey Alumni and Student Golf Outing, The Preserve, Fenton, Michigan ➋ A busy schedule of Student Alumni Council speakers visited campus in 2014 to talk with students in the ‘Bulldog Insights’ series, including Rhonda Winter ’81, Richard 20 Kettering University Commencement, DeVaughn ’77 and Norm Szydlowski ’74. Connie and Jim John Recreation Center, Flint, Michigan ➌ David Kenny ’84, CEO of The Weather Company, received an honorary doctorate and delivered the Commencement Address in June. Contact Laura Difilippo at ldifilip@kettering.edu or (810) 762-9883 for information about these events. 22 KETTERING MA G AZINE