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Dr. & Mrs. frederick G. Wacker Jr. ‘44 Timothy Wietstock ‘89 Timothy Wahl ‘81 Randy Wightman ‘73 Terry Walker ‘67 Kaye Wilcox ‘87 Donald Walkowicz ‘65 nathan Wilke ‘84 Kettering adds allen Waller ‘54 Paul Willen ‘86 John Walls ‘65 Mark Willett ‘75 William Walsh ‘50 Cordell Williams ‘82 applied Biology lihua Wang Jeffrey Williams ‘84 Robert Wass ‘50 Mark Williamson ‘62 Gordon Waterous ‘66 Robert Wiltse ‘67 Degree lavern Way ‘54 Donald Winfield ‘60 frances Webster Thomas Witte ‘80 William D. Webster ernest Wittich ‘52 Richard Wehling ‘51 stephen Wittig ‘86 Katharine Wehrmeye ‘89 WizeGuys Pizza ettering University announced the addition of Douglas Weiland ‘73 Terrill Wolfe ‘55 Kan applied biology degree program to its world- Michael Weir ‘93 William Wood ‘67 Paul e. & n. sue Weiss James Woodrow ‘57 class sTeM curriculum. The field of biological sciences andrew Weiss ‘03 J. Woodruff ‘58 is among the fastest growing in the global economy. Gordon Weller ‘71 Woodward, Inc. Demand is high for scientists working in areas such as George Wenzel ‘60 Ted Worrell ‘58 medical research, bio-engineering, forensic science and Robert P. ‘61 & sally s. Werenski Gordon Worth ‘59 Donald West ‘55 William Wrobel ‘56 environmental bioremediation. West flint optimist Club Walter Wrye ‘08 focused on molecular biology, cellular biology and Karen Westrick Yamaha Motor CorporationJames Yoon Dawn Wheeler ‘82 ‘90 genetics, Kettering’s undergraduate degree in applied David White arthur Young ‘54 biology complements the University’s existing curricula. Jerry White ‘60 Wayne Young ‘01 “The program brings areas of study at the forefront larry White ‘90 Dale h. Youngpeter ‘74 barbara l. ‘74 & David R. Whittaker ‘74 Philip Yuhasz ‘82 of scientific inquiry today to our campus. It will be neldon Whitty ‘57 angela Yurk ‘01 intellectually rigorous, utilizing as many existing courses Donna Wicks ‘00 Z f lemforder as possible, with an emphasis on laboratory experience, Donald Wiecorek ‘68 ali Zand and will include hands-on experience with experimental James R. Wiemels ‘69 Thomas Zebehazy ‘72 John Wiese ‘57 sal Zimmitti inquiry and/or clinical settings,” said Provost Robert simpson. “We believe this program may emerge as a dominant track for our pre-med students.” Phone-a-thon because Kettering is a world leader in experiential learning both in the classroom and in real world Connects students, alums applications through cooperative education employment, the applied biology program will expose students to biology laboratory techniques early in their academic Kettering Univeristy junior Ellen Ernst career. This will enable them to have a meaningful was one of several students to participate cooperative education experience. in Kettering University’s phone-a-thon fundraiser. Here’s a little more about Ellen The program’s focus on cellular biology, molecular biology and why she chose to help out: and genetics will build on existing curricular strengths in biochemistry and Chemistry. Major: Industrial engineering “The new applied biology program will diversify favorite Class: any calculus class, IMe 100, chemistry with Professor bell Kettering’s student body and strengthen many of our existing programs such as Pre-Med, biochemistry, Hero: Professor nancy stock, who also bioinformatics, Mechanical engineering-bio specialty and happens to be her mom. “she’s always Mathematical biology”, said Dr. stacy seeley, department supporting me and cheering me on with head of Chemistry/biochemistry my education.” The program is designed to prepare students for why i participated in the Phone- a-thon: It’s really fun to connect with biotechnical careers. The applied biology degree curriculum was a collaborative effort of Provost simpson, other student callers that I’ve never met before. We’re always laughing and supporting each other. The conversations I remember the most are when alumni are seeley, Dr. Jennifer aurandt, former associate professor of biochemistry, and Dr. Montserrat Rabago-smith, associate enthusiastic about speaking with me. professor of bioorganic Chemistry. Last October, Kettering University students reached out to Kettering/GMI alumni, inviting them to make a gift to the Kettering Gift Fund or the newly established for more information, visit: http://www.kettering. Professor Reg Bell Endowment. The talented team of 12 callers raised more than edu/biology. $110,000 in gifts and pledges from nearly 700 alumni. It was immensely rewarding for current students to speak directly with alumni about their experiences at Kettering/ GMI and their professional careers. Our calling team will be in action again this spring from April 21 through May 31, 2013. Thank you in advance for answering their calls! Spring 2013 25 Spring 2013 25