Upcoming Events
For Lawrence Tech Alumni

Nobel Peace Prize winner will speak April 24

The Center for Global Leadership and Understanding in the College of Management will host a speech by Dr. Shirin Ebadi, the winner of the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize for her work as an Iranian human rights activist, on April 24, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Ridler Field House. The speech will be free and open to the public. A book signing will follow.

Dr. Ebadi will speak about creating a more humane and sustainable world community led by global thinkers and global leaders. She was invited to launch the Center for Global Leadership and Understanding Distinguished Speakers’ Series. The inaugural event theme, "Learning to Lead, Live and Work in a Global Society" focuses on the importance of understanding other cultures.

The LTU Society of Dramatic Arts is proud to announce 3 performances of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. Performances will take place April 11, 12, and 13 in the Arts and Sciences Auditorium (S100). More information is in the attached flyer and the link above.

Synopsis: Willy Lowman has spent his life following the American way, living out his belief in salesmanship as a way to reinvent himself. But somehow, the riches and respect he covets have eluded him. At age sixty-three, he searches for the moment his life took a wrong turn, the moment of betrayal that undermined his relationship with his wife and destroyed his relationship with his son in whom he invested all his faith.

Don’t miss it – all are welcome!

Lawrence Tech takes lead in international hydrogen-powered kart race

Southfield, Mich. – Element One, a student team at Lawrence Technological University, has taken the equivalent of the pole position in the international Formula Zero racing series for zero-emission, hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered race karts.

All competitors must use identical 8.5kW hydrogen fuel cells, and only six are available. On Friday Formula Zero race officials based in Amsterdam notified the Lawrence Tech team that it has qualified for the race and finished first in the design competition.

"None of this would be possible without hard work, dedication, and determination to win," said student team member Mike Samaroo in announcing Element One’s success. "However, keep in mind that this was just the design competition, and although this was a huge accomplishment for our team, we still have the championship to win."

The racing season is scheduled to begin in August in Rotterdam.

Formula Zero’s purpose is to use a racing competition to publicize the potential of hydrogen fuel cells to provide a zero-emission solution for transportation. The Formula Zero Championship, Student Edition, was created under the guidance of the Alternative Energies Commission of the Federation Internationale De L’Automobile (FIA), the worldwide governing body of major motor sports series. The long-term goal is to create a racing competition with full-scale race cars.

The university teams will be competing in smaller, essentially go-kart-sized versions that are capable of reaching 70 mph. The student teams had to design a kart with room for the driver as well as the fuel-cell package, a hydrogen tank, an electric motor and super capacitors to provide rapid acceleration.

When it came time to design the body of the racing kart, Lawrence Tech’s Body & Chassis team reached out to students in the new transportation design program inaugurated last fall by Lawrence Tech’s College of Architecture and Design. This groundbreaking program combines design theory with engineering so that students will gain the technical knowledge to maintain design intent.

The result is a design distinctly different from the karts currently competing on the professional race circuit, according to Camille Robbins, the Lawrence Tech Body & Chassis team leader.

Robbins said the final design of the vehicle was inspired by the new F-22 and F-35 fighter planes with the intent of creating something that was instantly recognizable as American. "We wanted something that was cutting edge, but not too involved," she said.

Element One also incorporated new materials made out of carbon fiber – a lighter, stronger replacement for steel that has been tested in numerous research projects at Lawrence Tech’s Center for Innovative Materials Research (CIMR).

The overall goal of Lawrence Tech’s Element One team is "to change the way people think about energy and sustainability through high-performance, zero-emissions racing."

For more information about the Formula Zero competition, visit www.formulazero.nl. Lawrence Tech’s Element One team website is www.ltufz.com.

Alumni and Friends Reception -- San Francisco, California
Gensler
2 Harrison Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, California

Tuesday, April 8, 2008 @ 5:30 p.mWe are pleased to invite you to a special complimentary cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception on the west coast.  We will be at Gensler's, one of the largest and most prestigious architecture firms in the world.  Mr. Dan Winey, AIA and Vice President of Desgin, is graciously hosting this event.  We hope that you will join us for an evening of fellowship and listen and view exciting plans for the future of our University.

R.S.V.P. here.

Affleck House Tours
Tours:  Saturday and Sunday, April 12 and 13, noon to 4 p.m. hourly
Cost:  $15 per person
The Affleck House, 925 Bloomfield Woods, Bloomfield Hills

Join us for a special weekend at Lawrence Tech’s Affleck House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in his Usonian Prairie Style. On Saturday and Sunday, the Affleck House will be open to the public for guided tours, given hourly from noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 12 R.S.V.P. here.       ---       Sunday, April 13 R.S.V.P.  here.

Alumni Career Networking Reception
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 @ 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Alumni Hall -- A. Alfred Taubman Student Services Center

Lawrence Tech and the Michigan First Credit Union cordially invite you to a complimentary Alumni Career Networking Reception sponsored by the Office of Career Services and the Office of Alumni Relations.  Enjoy refreshments and gourmet hors d'oeuvres in the Alumni Hall of the A. Alfred Taubman Student Services Center while you network will fellow alumni and corporate recruiters from many Fortune 500 and other leading companies and organizations.

Business attired required.

R.S.V.P here.

 
Detroit Symphony Orchestra: The Mambo Kings
Sunday, June 8, 2008, Orchestra Hall, Detroit, $40 per person
Pre-concert reception, 1:30 p.m.
Concert, 3 p.m.

Get ready for a sizzling afternoon of excitement guaranteed to make you want to dance in the aisles. The Mambo Kings serve up the explosive blend of Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms that have made them internationally famous. Join us before the concert for an appetizer reception in the Max M. Fisher Music Center atrium.

Host: James Ryan, AIA, BSArE’66

R.S.V.P. here.

 
Sixth Annual Dinner and Cigar Night
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Big Rock Chop House, Birmingham
Cost:  $80 per person

Join us once again for the ever popular dinner and cigar night at the Big Rock Chop House. Bring your friends and enjoy "the best cigar value" in metro Detroit. The cost includes dinner, cocktails, and a cigar bundle of premium cigars, plus case. Space is limited to the first 75 people who respond.

Host: Dale Hartford, BSME’86

R.S.V.P. here.

 
Annual Family Fireworks Night
June 25, 2008 (Fireworks at dusk)
Lawrence Tech, Marburger Terrace
$7 adult, $5 child, or $25 per family

View the City of Southfield’s fireworks from the Marburger Terrace of the University Technology and Learning Center. Enjoy traditional picnic food as we celebrate our nation’s birthday!

Host: Roger Avie, BSIM’68

R.S.V.P. here.

Upcoming Open House and 75th Anniversary Events between
April 25 - May 3, 2008.

Open House  11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
This annual celebration of student accomplishment and innovation encompasses the entire campus.  Join in quad activities and reconnect with your University.

Alumni Picnic  Noon - 3 p.m.
$5 per child (children under 5 free) and $7 per adult
Enjoy beer, wine, hotdogs, hamburgers, and family friendly activities.
RSVP here by April 28th.

75th Anniversary Celebration   7 - 10 p.m.
Help celebrate Lawrence Tech's 75 years of educational leadership.  The 75th Anniversary Celebration will feature a live band which will be playing the music from the Big Band era, light hors d'oeuvres and wonderful desserts, cash wine and beer bar, fireworks on campus at dusk, and with live music and dancing into the night. 

Alumni Events

Reservations and ticket sales are made on a first-come, first-served basis.  No refunds are given after seven days prior to an event unless we have a waiting list.  Lawrence Tech accepts MasterCard, VISA, and Discover.  If you would like to serve as a host or plan an alumni event, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 248.204.2307 or alumni@ltu.edu.

Robofest needs more judges

Lawrence Tech’s World Robofest championship event continues to grow. This year there will be 40 qualifying competitions in the United States, Canada, South Korea, and United Kingdom. Teams from France and other countries will compete through video submissions. Top teams from the qualifying rounds will compete in the April 26 championship round, which will kick off Lawrence Tech’s 75th anniversary week.

Robofest founder CJ Chung said the organizers are looking for more judges for the competitions. Free lunch is provided to judges and volunteers. Judges can register on-line at (link).

You can now update your address, name, and business information by using our new Alumni Biographical Update Form here.

Office of Alumni Relations
248.204.2307
1.800.CALL.LTU, ext 4.
E-mail: Alumni@ltu.edu

This email is being sent to members of the Alumni Association as a benefit of membership. If you prefer not to receive it, please send an email to alumni@ltu.edu with a subject of REMOVE LTU ALUMNI