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Robotics & Manufacturing Department Hosts Summer STEM Camp

Dunwoody’s Robotics & Manufacturing department hosted the College’s first ever STEM Camp June 23-25. The camp—sponsored by Boston Scientific—introduced STEM programs/careers like mechanical, civil, electrical, software and industrial engineering to 37 high school juniors and seniors.  During the camp, students were able to participate in group lectures and brainstorming exercises, watch faculty-led demonstrations and explore the […]

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Dunwoody’s Midwest Robotics League Team Takes 1st in Regionals, 5th in Nationals

Dunwoody College of Technology students and faculty are celebrating the recent victories of the College’s Midwest Robotics League Team. The Dunwoody team participated in both a regional competition in late April, and a national competition in May, bringing home a consecutive first and two fifth place prizes. The 2015 team (pictured above) is advised by former […]

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From Hard Work to Teamwork: Architect Dale Mulfinger Delivers Leadership Lecture

Award-winning architect Dale Mulfinger, FAIA, talked about the value of teamwork during the recent Leadership Lecture event held at Dunwoody College of Technology. “You don’t need to hit a homerun,” Mulfinger said. “You just need to get on base and let your team do the rest.” Mulfinger also emphasized the values of hard work, excellence […]

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Leadership Lecture Series Brings Fabcon CEO & President Michael LeJeune to Campus

CEO & President of Fabcon Companies Michael (Mike) LeJeune presented at the College’s latest Leadership Lecture Series event on May 7, 2015. The series—offered the first Thursday of every month—has brought several prominent speakers to campus to speak on a variety of leadership topics. The premise of Mike’s presentation was the “Importance of Corporate Culture” […]

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CaringBridge founder Sona Mehring to keynote Dunwoody College Commencement

Dunwoody College of Technology is delighted to announce that Sona Mehring, CEO and founder of CaringBridge, the leading website for rallying support during a health crisis, will be the keynote speaker at our Commencement on Thursday, May 14, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Throughout her successful career in computer programming, Sona always searched for a way to […]

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Kate’s Club members visit woman-owned Iron Maiden Metal Fabricating

Earlier this month, nine Dunwoody women visited the woman-owned blacksmithing and metalwork shop Iron Maiden Metal Fabricating located in Minneapolis. According to ironmaideniron.com: “Iron Maiden Metal Fabricating is a one-woman custom metal fabricating company run by Heather Young. She’s worked in the metalwork business since 1995, first as an office assistant and then in the shop. […]

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Ben Clymer shares message about personal leadership

On Thursday, April 2, Dunwoody College of Technology hosted its monthly C. Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture Series event.   This month’s event featured former NHL player Ben Clymer, who shared a great message about taking ownership in your life through personal leadership. Clymer, a hockey reporter and analyst for Channel 45 and Fox Sports North […]

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Design & Graphics Technology students showcase work at annual Internship Expo

Eighteen Design & Graphics Technology students gathered on Thursday, Feb. 19, to display two year’s worth of work at the 2015 Design & Graphics Technology Internship Showcase event. The showcase is an opportunity for the May graduates to present their portfolios and to meet with prospective employers and internship advisors. The 2015 event was open […]