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Lawrence Tech students win two sustainability grants from Ford Fund
Lawrence Tech students win two sustainability grants from Ford Fund 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2
Lawrence Technological University’s Net Zero Energy project with the Sampson Webber Leadership Academy in Detroit involves many stakeholders. Here LTU students, at left, meet with school officials and community partners.

Lawrence Technological University’s Net Zero Energy project with the Sampson Webber Leadership Academy in Detroit involves many stakeholders. Here LTU students, at left, meet with school officials and community partners.

Two student projects at Lawrence Technological University have won $25,000 Ford College Community Challenge (Ford C3) grants that promote sustainability and innovation.

In all, the Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Ford Motor Company, is awarding $280,000 in Ford C3 grants to 16 student-led projects focused on building sustainable communities. The program, which is now in its seventh year, includes international projects in Brazil and China for the first time.

The Ford C3 grant winners have presented proposals for sustainable projects with significant student input, involvement and leadership. Water conservation, renewable energy, urban gardening, recycling and transportation are among the proposals submitted by these creative teams of students.

“Educating the next generation of leaders is at the center of Ford Fund’s commitment to a better world,” said Jim Vella, president of the Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. “Education, innovation and sustainable solutions is a powerful formula for success in our communities, and will help future engineers, managers and entrepreneurs build a solid foundation for the careers of tomorrow.”

LTU is the only university with two Ford C3 grants this year. read more

Warner Norcross Partners Appointed to State Bar of Michigan
Warner Norcross Partners Appointed to State Bar of Michigan 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Two partners from Warner Norcross & Judd LLP have been elected to serve on the governing council of the State Bar of Michigan Environmental Section.

Dennis J. Donohue has been selected to serve a two-year term as secretary-treasurer and Steven C. Kohl has been selected to serve a two-year term as a committee member. The Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan provides education, information, and analysis about environmental concerns through meetings, seminars, public service programs, their website and publication of the Michigan Environmental Law Journal.  read more

Warner Norcross Successfully Defends Patent Infringement Case Brought
Warner Norcross Successfully Defends Patent Infringement Case Brought 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Patent litigators from the law firm Warner Norcross & Judd LLP have successfully defended a patent infringement case brought by Attica Automation covering automated inspection equipment.

Earlier this month, a jury in the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Michigan agreed that Clawson-based Linear Group Services and ND Industries had not infringed a patent owned by Attica Automation. Attica brought its suit in 2013 against Linear and ND Industries, alleging that Linear had copied patented technology in developing its new automatic sorting equipment.  Attica also accused ND Industries of infringement through its use of Linear’s machines.

Linear introduced a new automated inspection machine in 2011, which quickly gained acceptance by the fastener industry.  The Linear machine adopted a new approach, removing the “good parts” from the line and allowing “bad parts” to continue on into a reject bin.  Previous systems, including the method covered by Attica’s patent, had removed the “bad parts” from the line.   read more

Van Tine wins LTU’s architecture alumni award
Van Tine wins LTU’s architecture alumni award 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Northville architect Gina Van Tine, BSAr’89, BAr’94, is the 2014 recipient of the Distinguished Architecture Alumni Award presented annually by the Architecture and Design Cabinet of the Lawrence Technological University Alumni Association.

The award will be presented on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Architecture Building auditorium where Van Tine will also give a presentation about her practice entitled “Quality and Pricing” as part of the Taubman Lecture Series of the College of Architecture and Design. A reception will begin at 6 p.m. in the Architecture Building gallery. The program is free and open to the public.

To RSVP, go to www.lawrencetech.net/DAA. read more

LTU to co-host conference on designing places for underserved communities
LTU to co-host conference on designing places for underserved communities 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Lawrence Technological University will co-host the 15th annual Structures for Inclusion (SFI) Conference April 11-12, 2015, in Detroit. The conference will bring together the best ideas and practices for reaching those segments of society currently underserved by architecture.

The annual conference will feature the best public interest design from around the globe, including the winners of the Social Economic Environmental Design (SEED) competition.

“Resilience of Mind, Body and Spirit” will be the theme of SFI 15, which will feature projects from Detroit and other resilient cities in search of a new kind of post-industrial world order.  read more

LTU Homecoming October 4 – 12
LTU Homecoming October 4 – 12 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Lawrence Technological University (LTU) is celebrating Homecoming October 4-12 this year. An exciting lineup of speakers, athletic events and much more is scheduled for 2014. Students, businesses and the public are welcome to come to any and all events.

For more information about events please visit www.ltu.edu/homecoming or contact Phil Lucas at plucas@ltu.edu or (248) 204-4117. For a campus map, visit http://www.ltu.edu/map/downloads/map.pdf.

International Festival returns to Southfield October 10-12
International Festival returns to Southfield October 10-12 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Event will include launch of new DIA Away: Think Like an Artist mobile interactive classroom and creativity space and Tavis Smiley book signing 

international The city of Southfield, in partnership with the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit, Inc., will sponsor the 91st annual International Festival Friday, October 10 – Sunday, October 12 in the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road.

The International Festival will kick-off on Friday, October 10 with a U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (CIS) swearing-in ceremony of new citizens at 10 a.m. Last year, more than 100 immigrants from 31 countries were sworn-in as new citizens. The Festival will continue on Friday until 5 p.m., Saturday, October 11 from 11 a.m.–7 p.m., and Sunday, October 12 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. read more

Brooks Kushman Announces New Co-Chair of Litigation
Brooks Kushman Announces New Co-Chair of Litigation 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Brooks Kushman is pleased to announce Shareholder Marc Lorelli has recently been appointed to serve as the firm’s new Co-Chair of Litigation. Lorelli has been with Brooks Kushman since 2001, and has been instrumental in building, developing, and growing the firm’s IP litigation team.

“We have nothing but high expectations for Marc,” said President Mark Cantor. “He has done a great job as a Shareholder and every other role he’s held. We’re confident he will continue to serve as a leader and for the group.” read more

Warner Norcross Partners Appointed to State Bar of Michigan Environmental Section Council
Warner Norcross Partners Appointed to State Bar of Michigan Environmental Section Council 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Two partners from Warner Norcross & Judd LLP have been elected to serve on the governing council of the State Bar of Michigan Environmental Section.

Dennis J. Donohue has been selected to serve a two-year term as secretary-treasurer and Steven C. Kohl has been selected to serve a two-year term as a committee member. The Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan provides education, information, and analysis about environmental concerns through meetings, seminars, public service programs, their website and publication of the Michigan Environmental Law Journal. read more

Cake Crumbs Honors Breast Cancer Strivers and Survivors With Pink Champagne Cake, Cupcakes and Cake Crumbs!
Cake Crumbs Honors Breast Cancer Strivers and Survivors With Pink Champagne Cake, Cupcakes and Cake Crumbs! 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

cake crumbs“Is that a cake?,” exclaims Cake Crumbs’ clients!  Cake Crumbs is honored to help fight breast cancer one sculpted cake at a time.  In addition to her 16 different cupcake flavors that are available every day, this month Pink Champagne is the flavor of the month in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness month.   Chef Renea promises that a portion of the Pink Champagne proceeds will be donated to a local Komen Breast Cancer outreach organization.  Starting today, October 1, 2014, friends, family members and supporters can purchase Pink Champagne cupcakes, cake slices and/or our signature “Twisted Gourmet Pink Champagne Cake.”   read more

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