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Warner Norcross attorney selected as director of Women in Defense
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Anissa C. Hudy, senior counsel with Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, has been selected as director of events for Women in Defense Michigan.

Hudy will serve a two-year term with the organization, which is a national security organization and an affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association.  The Women in Defense Michigan strengthens and influences the defense and national security industry by inspiring women, cultivating leadership and growing professional relationships. read more

Coming Together to Make a Difference: Southfield Corporate Relay For Life
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photo 5The American Cancer Society recently held its second-annual Southfield Corporate Relay For Life event at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) to support of the fight against cancer. Local businesses and professionals formed fundraising teams and collectively raised more than $20,000 to benefit the American Cancer Society!

This year’s Relay For Life brought together 12 teams for an afternoon of music, fun and exercise to celebrate those who have overcome cancer, support those who are still fighting the disease and remember those who have lost their battle. The event included speeches from LTU President Dr. Virinder K. Moudgil and Michigan State Trooper Andrew Lambert, who is now cancer free after receiving his diagnosis less than a year ago. read more

Evergreen Atrium Gets Makeover
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Tenants and visitors of Evergreen Atrium are excited by the reinvention of the iconic five-story lobby that gives the building its name. Etkin as Real Estate Solutions recently added a multitude of wonderful features in the space.

The lobby is now home to custom seating, elevators with stone accents, cherry trim and a water fountain. Plants and interior landscaping have also been placed in the space. Additionally, color has been added as well as modern light fixtures, chairs and artwork.

The ceiling of the atrium was treated and now displays clouds that suspend from the ceiling itself. evergreen atrium 2

The results have been incredibly positive. Tenants and visitors are enjoying the homier space and are utilizing all the new features.

Etkin’s team enjoyed updating the atrium and tying the new modern touches to the existing features and woodwork.

“We wanted to set ourselves apart in the market as the newest and freshest building in the area,” Etkin Vice President Josh Suardini said. “We wanted to renovate the Evergreen Atrium in a way that provided current updates that we’ve seen in the marketplace, particularly with color and accents that are non-traditional.”

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Brooks Kushman Continues Growth with Addition of a Patent Litigation Attorney
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Brooks Kushman is pleased to announce David Berry is the latest addition to the team. Berry brings 15 years of experience as a practicing intellectual property (IP) attorney and over 10 years of experience as a Professor of Law to the firm.

Berry’s practice will focus on patent litigation and IP law in the business sector. He has represented clients of all sizes in a wide range of industries. He is admitted to practice in Michigan, Massachusetts, U.S. Supreme Court, Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. read more

Lawrence Tech named to ‘Military Friendly Schools’ list
Lawrence Tech named to ‘Military Friendly Schools’ list 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Lawrence Technological University (LTU) has been named to the “Military Friendly Schools” list for 2015 compiled by Victory Media, the publisher of G.I. Jobs.

The list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans and military spouses as students and to ensure their success on campus.

According to Victory Media, LTU and the others on this year’s list exhibit leading practices in the recruitment and retention of students with military experience. The survey captures more than 50 leading practices in supporting military students. Find out more about the designation process at www.militaryfriendly.com.  read more

Oct. 7 LTU symposium to explore role of technology in healthcare
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“The Role of Technology in Healthcare” is the topic of the annual President’s Symposium at Lawrence Technological University on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m.

The panel discussion will be moderated by Matt Roush, director of communications and public relations for the Engineering Society of Detroit and the former technology editor at WWJ Newsradio 950. The panelists are:

  • Sean Bumstead, chief information officer of Employee Health Insurance Management, Inc.
  • Dr. Glenn Green, associate professor of pediatric otolaryngology, University of Michigan
  • Dr. John F. Tu, vice president and chief medical informatics officer, Beaumont Health System read more

Lawrence Tech hosts Sept. 27 national championships for World Robot Olympiad
Lawrence Tech hosts Sept. 27 national championships for World Robot Olympiad 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2
James Xue (right) of Canton, Michigan, answers a question from WRO Judge Fred Brauchler about his team’s concept for a robot system that would collect solar energy while in orbit and then deliver the converted energy to the Earth’s surface.

James Xue (right) of Canton, Michigan, answers a question from WRO Judge Fred Brauchler about his team’s concept for a robot system that would collect solar energy while in orbit and then deliver the converted energy to the Earth’s surface.

The United States is joining an international student competition for robot design for the first time this year, and on Saturday, Sept. 27, Lawrence Technological University (LTU) will host the first-ever national championships to determine who will represent their country at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO).

The competition will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at LTU’s Don Ridler Field House, 21000 West 10 Mile Road, Southfield. The public is invited, and admission is free.

The Olympiad started in Singapore in 2004. This year nearly 20,000 middle school and high school  teams from 49 countries are participating. The winning teams from each country are invited to attend the World Robot Olympiad to compete for gold, silver and bronze medals.  read more

Southfield’s Premiere Annual Event, A Taste of Southfield, Turns 10 Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce Adds Several New Components for Event’s 10th Anniversary
Southfield’s Premiere Annual Event, A Taste of Southfield, Turns 10 Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce Adds Several New Components for Event’s 10th Anniversary 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

To mark the tenth anniversary of one of its city’s premier annual events, The Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce has added several new components to, Taste of Southfield, taking place Tues. Oct. 7  from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Southfield Town Center Atrium (2000 Town Center Atrium). The event features more than 20 restaurants and showcases the diverse culinary offerings throughout the Southfield area. We are very excited to welcome back longtime supporters and new restaurants this year. It will be an evening full of fun – says Chairman Doug Davis – Director of Outlets Westin. read more

Army ROTC coming to Lawrence Tech
Army ROTC coming to Lawrence Tech 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2
ROTC cadets from Eastern Michigan University formed the color guard for a memorial ceremony held at Lawrence Technological University earlier this year.

ROTC cadets from Eastern Michigan University formed the color guard for a memorial ceremony held at Lawrence Technological University earlier this year.

Beginning with the spring semester that starts in January, Lawrence Technological University students can enroll in an affiliate Army ROTC program and take the full ROTC curriculum that can lead to a commission as an Army officer.

LTU is now an affiliate of the Army ROTC program offered by the Department of Military Science and Leadership at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti. All the ROTC courses will be taught at EMU by Army instructors.

The LTU students will be able to earn a minor in military science and leadership at LTU.

The new ROTC program at LTU comes at a time when the Army is reducing its force and has cancelled more than a dozen ROTC programs around the country. LTU is bucking that trend because of its high proportion of students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, the STEM subjects, according to Director of eLearning Services Richard Bush, the faculty advisor to LTU’s student veterans group.

“While the Army is becoming smaller, it is also becoming increasingly dependent on engineers, scientists and technologists to develop and operate sophisticated weapons systems that improve survivability on the battlefield for the warfighter,” Bush said. “LTU’s focus on STEM likely tilted the decision in our favor.” read more

Lawrence Tech to host Oct. 3 regional storm water summit
Lawrence Tech to host Oct. 3 regional storm water summit 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

The 2014 Regional Storm Water Summit hosted by the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office, Pure Oakland Water and Lawrence Technological University (LTU) will be held at on Friday, Oct. 3, on the university’s campus, 21000 West 10 Mile Road, Southfield.

Government, industry, and community stakeholders in southeast Michigan will share information on the latest technologies, new rules, and collaborative efforts around storm water issues.  read more

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