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March 2007 - Week 1

 

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CALENDAR
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MARCH 7, Wednesday - Questions and Answers with Dr. Belinda Batten, Professor and Department Head of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering. What questions do you have about the College of Engineering, or the engineering profession? What are future plans for the COE? Is grad school right for you? What do mechanical engineers really do? What is it like working in a male dominated profession? Batchellor Hall, 3:00-4:00 pm. Desserts and beverages provided.

 

 

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SEMINARS
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MARCH 9, Friday – "The Development of Laboratory Equipment for Three Dimensional Testing of Clay,” presented by Benjamin Haines, a Master of Science project defense. 320 Owen Hall, 3:00 pm. Advisor: Prof. Jerry Yamamuro.

MARCH 12, Monday -"A Tsunami Vulnerability Assessment of U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Facilities on the West Coast," presented by Jason Beatty, a Master of Science project defense. 320 Owen Hall, 1:30 pm. Advisor: Prof. Solomon Yim.

 

 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CEM MECHANICAL ESTIMATING TEAM – who received recognition as a national finalist at the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) convention in Orlando , FL last week. Trophies and cash prizes were presented to the finalists in the 2006-2007 Student Chapter Competition. Students also heard Colin Powell (opening breakfast speaker) and Bill Cosby (closing night). All costs associated with the Orlando trip were covered by Mr. Frank Wall, Executive Director, Portland MCAA Chapter. (Mechanical team costs for the Reno competition in early February were covered by Temp-Control Mechanical in Portland.) MCAA convention summary here.

MORE ACCOLOADES – to our own Professor Greg Baker, recipient of the 2006 Educator of the Year Award at the MCAA annual convention in Orlando, FL. Greg's unwavering support of our students is a true reflection of this honor. Read the press release.

STUDENTS SNAP FACULTY WIN STREAK 48-39 - The CCEE faculty team of Professors Cox, Haller, Miller and Scott, with excellent support from a very strong group of graduate students kept the game close for the first half before the students pulled away late in the game. The students played a fast, aggressive game with good shooting both inside and outside. Scoring was recorded by Angela Rogge, with no obvious bias towards either the students or faculty. This puts the series at 2-1, with the faculty leading the students. (Wait till next year!)

 

 

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ADVISING
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SCHOLARSHIPS and PRO-SCHOOL APPLICATIONS – are available online at http://engr.oregonstate.edu/students/apps/. All applications due before 10 April.

 

 

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STUDENT CHAPTERS
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MARCH 6, Tuesday - AGC Speaker Meeting, OSU MECOP/CECOP Program. 6:00 pm, 106 Owen Hall. Food and sodas provided.

MARCH 8, Wednesday - AGC Speaker Meeting, Teichert Construction (http://teichert.com). 6:00 pm, 106 Owen Hall. Food and sodas provided.

 

 

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INTERVIEWS
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MARCH 8, Thursday - Howard S. Wright Construction Company (http://www.hswright.com/) will interview both CEM and CE junior and seniors for both full-time and internship positions. Sign up for interview appointments with Jan Strombeck in 220 Owen. Job announcement archived here.

MARCH 8 - Teichert Construction (http://teichert.com/), Sacramento, will interview for full-time and internships. Sign-up for interviews with Jan Strombeck in 220 Owen Hall.

MARCH 8 - Currie & Brown (www.curriebrown.com), an international firm providing estimating, scheduling, procurement and project management services to the construction industry, is seeking candidates for internships and full time employment. Currie & Brown has in recent years hired OSU interns and graduates and currently has openings in Portland, OR and other various locations throughout the US where they provide services to support construction projects. Sign-up for interviews with Jan Strombeck in 220 Owen Hall.

MARCH 8 - Faithful+Gould (www.fgould.com) committed to providing training and career development opportunities ensuring that each individual achieves their full potential. We have multiple opportunities for talented professionals for the following positions: project managers, assistant project managers, estimators, planners & schedulers, project control specialists, construction managers, project engineers, quantity surveyors and purchasing/procurement agents. Sign-up for interviews with Jan Strombeck in 220 Owen Hall.

MARCH 8 - Rider Hunt (www.riderhunt.com) is an International firm of professional development consultants, project construction managers and cost experts providing independent and unbiased expert advice for all aspects of cost and time management. We have multiple offices in the US including Portland , and have provided cost estimating services for the Apperson Hall Project. Sign-up for interviews with Jan Strombeck in 220 Owen Hall.

MARCH 8 - CH2M-Hill (http://www.ch2m.com/corporate) is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is employee-owned, and is a global leader in engineering, construction, and operations for public and private clients. Our 18,000 employees help CH2M HILL deliver innovative, practical, sustainable solutions - helping clients develop and manage infrastructure and facilities that improve efficiency, safety, and quality of life. Sign-up for interviews with Jan Strombeck in 220 Owen Hall.

MARCH 9, Friday – CH2M-HILL from Redding , CA to interview for two entry level positions (water resource engineer & wastewater treatment engineer). Sign up for one-half hour interview slots in 220 Owen Hall. Please bring hardcopy of resume to interview. CH2M HILL will be at Clodfelters from 1:00-2:00 pm to answer any questions and speak with individuals who are interested in internships or full time employment with any of CH2M HILL's 160 U.S offices in the Spring / Summer of 2008. Please bring hardcopy of resume for future consideration.