BCM Alumni News - Fall 2012


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A message from the Department Head

Dear Alumni and Industry Partners,

We are very proud to share the activities of BCM faculty and students. In this newsletter you will learn about our continuously growing global footprint, student organizations, award winning faculty members, and updates from alumni.

 

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News Briefs:

Construction in Costa Rica

Construction Tour of Hotel and Casino in San Jose Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a beautiful paradise where BCM students have been given the opportunity to spend a Spring Break while experiencing the culture, construction and a service project.

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BCM 100 students offer designs to transform building

Students in the BCM 10000 (Introduction to Construction) have been asked to contribute ideas to transform a metal-free span building into office space.

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CAC learns from Coach Keady

Former Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady

Gene Keady, former Purdue men's basketball coach, shared his philosophy on leadership with the members of the BCM Construction Advisory Council (CAC) this fall.

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Fall 2012 BCM Career Fair

More than 100 companies helped make the BCM Fall Career Fair a success.

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International Construction Management in Ireland

James Jenkins, associate professor of building construction management, will lead the 2013 International Construction Management Study Abroad experience to Ireland.

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BCM adds second Ms. Fix-it Badge opportunity

Thanks to corporate support, WICM adds a second Girl Scout Day for Spring of 2013.

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BCM faculty accolades

BCM faculty have been honored on campus and off for their teaching and expertise.

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Our BCM alumni

July of 2012, GEJohnson hosted a summit with department heads from Kansas State University, Colorado State University, Purdue University and Auburn University in Colorado Springs. GEJohnson interns and alumni from each of the universities in the area were invited. In attendane were: Robert Cox, George Harris, Bryan Hubbard, Mike Dziedzic, Adam Windler, Mark Calder, Andrew Amato, Brian Tominov, Chris Henry, Adam Ryzak and Michelle Groscost.

If you are hosting an alumni event, please contact Dawn Lamb dflamb@purdue.edu so we can publicize your event.

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Frank Jones '91 has been named to the NewSchool of Architecture and Design (NSAD) Construction Management Advisory Board. He is a project executive for DPR Construction.

“We are thrilled to have such significant members of the construction industry associated with NSAD,” said Linda Thomas-Mobley, construction management program chair. “They will provide invaluable advice on trends and developments in the field—their insight will help us prepare our graduates for successful careers in construction management.”


Partner news: KBR Building Group and the CowParade

Our partners at KBR Building Group are helping raise money for North Carolina's Children's Hospital as Official Builder of a CowParade.

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Upcoming Events:

Jun 5: Webinar: online biometrics master's degree, sponsored by ProSTAR, 4:00 (EDT). Call 765-496-2604 for details.

Jun 9-13: TOTAL camp for 7th and 8th graders

Jun 11-13: Purdue Summer Leadership Institute, College of Technology at Richmond

Jun 13-16: Electric Go-Kart summer camp, College of Technology, South Bend

Jun 20-23: Electric Go-Kart summer camp, College of Technology, South Bend

Jun 23-27: TEAM camp for 9th and 10th graders

Jun 27-30: Electric Go-Kart summer camp, College of Technology, South Bend

Jun 30 - Aug 2: STEM Academic Boot Camp.

Jul 10-12: Tapestry Workshop for high school leaders and teachers

Jul 11-14: Electric Go-Kart summer camp, College of Technology, South Bend

Sep 13: 10th Annual TechPride Golf Scramble

Oct 18-20: Deming Institute: Out of the Crisis – New Thinking for a Sustainable World, Purdue University

Visit the College of Technology Web site for more news and information

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