University of Toledo

The University of Toledo Student Government has set out to change their community with the BIG EVENT project. The Big Event is a one day, student-run community service project involving all students, faculty and administrators at the University of Toledo on March 20th, 2010. Students from UT will spend one Saturday performing various service projects in the communities of Secor Gardens and Bancroft Hills, as well as other local charities in need. These ‘jobs’ last approximately four hours and could include window washing, yard work, interior/exterior painting, and much more.

After three years of researching, developing, fund-raising, and expanding, Toledo solar tech start-up Xunlight Corp. grew up yesterday by delivering its first shipment of commercially manufactured solar modules. It went to the University of Toledo, the institution that played a significant role in the company's birth.

The modules will be installed on a 10-kilowatt thin-film solar array on the grounds and the roof of the university's Scott Park campus, which is being renamed the Campus of Energy and Innovation.

Bell Announces Executive Staff For New Administration
Following through on an early campaign promise, Mike Bell today announced his appointment for the Deputy Mayor for External Affairs – a position throughout the campaign referred to as the “Business Advocate.”

Mike Bell today announced the members of his full transition team who will be charged with offering suggestions and strategies for implementing the Mayor-Elect’s platform.
The Team is made up of representative from all parts of the community including business, labor, neighborhood organizations, education, clergy, social services and our regional neighbors. Members include:

Jesus Angel
El Camino

Louis Escobar
Former Pres. Toledo City Council

Marianne Ballas
Ballas Buick/GMC

Hugh Grefe
Local Initiatives Support Corporation

Aaron Baker
University of Toledo

As you can see with the previous post Yueh-Ting Lee has threatened to sue Lisa Renee at Glass City Jungle for linking to stories about his resignation at the University of Toledo as his role as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. As we also read, he moved to the HR department but it makes one wonder if he should be in an admin position at all.

This is from a recent University of Toledo e-mail.
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When the University of Toledo played then-powerful Carnegie Tech in football in 1923, Pittsburgh sports writers were surprised to learn that UT did not have a nickname.

Though an underdog, Toledo fought formidably, recovering a series of embarrassing fumbles by favored Tech. Pittsburgh writers pressed James Neal, a UT student working in the press box, to come up with a nickname.

The University of Toledo - Toledo, Ohio – November 10, 2009. UT College democrats speak out against unethical political practices on campus.

In response to the Freedom Week celebration aimed at honoring our veterans, The University of Toledo College Democrats our speaking out against The College Republicans attempt at pushing a political agenda

The celebration, entitled Freedom Week was passed by the UT Student Government and was sponsored by the College Republicans and Army ROTC among others to honor our troops on Veterans Day this Wednesday.

Toledo College Republicans to host “Support the Troops Rally” Tuesday November 10th at 12:00pm in the University of Toledo Centennial Mall. Community Welcome.

TOLEDO, Ohio, November 6, 2009 – Scion, the youth brand of Toyota, is bringing its 2009 College Ride & Drive Tour to the University of Toledo on Tuesday, November 10.

Automated Trash Ready to Roll

Automated refuse pick up remains a sore subject for many of you, I know. But the city is moving ahead after a very successful pilot program. I commend Bill Franklin and Julian Highsmith for their work in the city to roll this out. I have put some very pertinent information, along with the time schedule, and important, "Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)" at a temporary web site that I've set up just for this purpose. I think it will ease your fears about the program. You can access that website here. For those reading on the blogs, go to www.TomForToledo.com.

Tuesday October 20th at 6:45pm in the University of Toledo Student Union Room 2591- The College Republicans will be hosting National Rifle Association University Program (NRA U). NRA U is a FREE two-hour training seminar for those interested in learning more about NRA, the Second Amendment, and the gun control debate. NRA-ILA staff will provide you with the tools you’ll need to become a more effective activist in the fight to protect our freedom, both on- and off-campus.

The University of Toledo Alumni Association is sponsoring a perch fishing trip with Tom on Saturday, October 17. The trip is coordinated by Sassy Sal Charters and departs from the Jefferson Street Pier, 40 Jefferson Street, in downtown Port Clinton at 7:30 a.m. sharp.

We will fish and socialize until 2:30 p.m., leaving in plenty of time to catch the 7 p.m. kick-off in the Glass Bowl against Northern Illinois.

Perrysburg, Ohio (September 22, 2009) – Black Swamp Conservancy, a northwest Ohio land trust, has become a member of EarthShare Ohio.

The conservancy is a non-profit land conservation organization, whose mission is to protect and preserve natural and agricultural lands in northwest Ohio for the benefit of future generations. It has permanently protected nearly 8,100 acres of family farms, wetlands, meadows, shoreline lands and woods since its founding in 1993.

I'm Gordon Haggett, project manager for the Veteran's Memorial Plaza......one of the most prestigious and inspiring projects the university has undertaken in recent years.

I am delighted to inform you that planning for the Veterans Memorial Plaza is complete and a groundbreaking ceremony was held on September 9, 2009. Formal dedication of the plaza will take place on Veterans Day, November 11, 2009 at 11:00 am. All donors will be invited.

For plaza details, a video message from President Lloyd Jacobs, and artist's rendering, go to ttp://www.utoledo.edu/vetplaza .

My wife was born and raised in Toledo. I was not born in Toledo, however, I attended the University of Toledo. After we were married, I tried to convince my wife we needed to move. However, like most life-long residents of Toledo, she was not willing to go. We purchased a house in a nice neighborhood, however, after a few years the neighborhood began to go downhill. When the voters of Toledo voted to put Carty back into office, we decided to move to Sylvania Township. Not ideal for me as I still wanted to leave the Toledo area completely, however, a huge step for my wife.

Automated Refuse Schedule to be Released
The city is on schedule to migrate to automated trash pick up by the end of 2009/beginning of 2010. However, I should know more about what areas of town will be implemented first. The schedule is being worked on and reviewed by the administration. Look for news to come out quite possibly in this month, I'm told.

DeVeaux Village Update

After making plans to shut down the university around the holidays, the University of Toledo now says it will not require unpaid furlough days of its employees this year.

The reversal occurs after a public outcry over what some call excessive administrative bonuses, but UT President Lloyd Jacobs said the change is because enrollment is higher than expected.

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090905/NEWS16/909059998

The date has been set for Saturday, October 10, 2009 and we need your help!

Your University of Toledo Alumni Association is looking for parade vehicles, namely convertibles and jeep wranglers to help carry dignitaries and alumni award winners in our Oct. 10 Homecoming Parade.

We need to locate as many "convertible-type" vehicles for the parade as possible. If you know of anyone who may be interested in helping out, please feel free to forward this email to friends who may have an interest in participating.

Please find additional details below.

The University of Toledo College Democrats and College Republicans will be hosting a Toledo Mayoral debate September 2nd at 7:00 PM in the Student Union Ingman Room. The Toledo community is welcome to this event and the debate will focus on issues that are important to University students.

*Joe the Plumber joins University of Toledo College Republicans as they
Pledge to Reclaim Campus*

The University of Toledo College Republicans will host their
first meeting Tuesday August 25th in the Student Union Room 2591. Joe "The
Plumber" Wurzelbacher will be in attendance as the UTCRs will lay out a plan
to reclaim the university in the name of Conservative Values.

The UT College Republicans are the reigning chapter of the year in
the state of Ohio. Last year their local business support program
picked up national headlines as did their efforts in the 2008