From its very beginning, Kettering University has been a unique institution. “We are different from most other universities,” says University President, Dr. Robert K. McMahan. “Since its founding, Kettering has treated real world practice as equal to classroom learning.” Kettering students spend just as much time at internships gaining hands-on experience as they do behind
It was dusk. A misty chill hung in the air as the crowd gathered around the tree to witness the execution. Hands bound behind her back, the accused sat upon a horse, defiant. Accused of practicing witchcraft and found guilty by little else than fear and superstition, she glared at the onlookers. As the rope
A Detroit native who previously served as the FIA’s Curator of Collections and Exhibitions since 2009, Tracee assumed the role of executive director in July. She succeeds John B. Henry, who announced his retirement this year. Glab has her MA in Art History from Wayne State University and BA in Art History from University of
Dr. Marty Kaufman, Professor of Geography, Planning and Environment at UM-Flint, and student Paul Mattern were worried. The planet was heating up, temperatures were pushing above normal and people were getting sick. “People don’t realize it, but excessive heat kills nearly 1,300 people per year in the United States,” explains Kaufman. “In fact, most heat-related
Everything about the gritty, blue-collar basement boxing gym at Berston Field House seems to embody Flint. The atmosphere, aesthetics and attitude found here capture the spirit of the city. This sometimes-sweltering room, awash in purple and yellow, is where the FWC Berston boxing club members gather to practice the sweet science. Every weeknight, trainers Jason
From the early 1960s to the late 80s, the City of Flint rode a roller coaster of social and economic change. While the city made gains in social equality and culture, it lost ground in labor force and development. Crime began to rear its head as unemployment increased and business walked away. Population began to
1. What was your very first job? Oh, wow. The first job that I actually filled out a W-2 for was waitressing at our local Pizza Hut while I attended Saginaw Valley State University earning my bachelor’s degree. Most of us working there at the time were attending college, so we were all going through
A trip in an airplane saved Cody Welch’s life. “When I was very little, my father owned an airfield in Alpena, MI. I had a health emergency, so he flew me to the hospital,” he recalls. “While I was growing up, we transported a lot of patients out of that airfield to distant medical care
At these local businesses, furry friends make the workday much more fun! Stormy Fenton’s Open Book Submitted by Karen Piacentini, Owner Our 12-year-old liver Dalmatian (brown spots instead of black) spends her days welcoming our customers with a smile and a wagging tail. People often come to the store just to say “hi” to Stormy.
National Health Observances are special days, weeks or months dedicated to raising awareness of specific health ailments and topics. This issue of Wellness highlights many health observances that are promoted during the fall months to help increase your awareness and understanding of health conditions of which you may not be aware. The information includes their
If you have a budding interest in anything artistic, Greater Flint holds a few places of opportunity. One often overlooked school, sitting off of Vienna Rd. just west of Downtown Clio, may be just what you are looking for. Clio Center for the Arts (CCA) was founded in 1989 with the mission “to enrich the
The Curtis/Ketzler family has a 170-year history of horticulture in Genesee County. Tonya Ketzler, Mundy Township Supervisor and former owner of Ketzler Flowers, is proud of her family’s heritage and works hard to preserve it. “The Curtis family was in the landscaping business (Mundy Township) and the Ketzler family was in the dairy business (Flint
