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December 2008 Graduates
- Kevin McMillian (seeking construction engineering position)
- Brandon Williams (seeking industry position)
- Bryan Barrows (seeking entry-level position)
- Bryan Zuerner (seeking construction management position)
- Jeremy Pierce (seeking construction engineering position)
- Randy Kesel (seeking project manager position)
- Samuel Terrell (seeking engineering technology - surveying position)
- Steven Lovelady (seeking construction management position)
Missouri's newest AGC student chapter member was established January 2006. The LSTC Chapter is pride-driven and dedicated to improving the construction industry with knowledge, responsibility, quality and leadership.
The LSTC AGC Student Chapter's goal is to further student knowledge of the construction industry through interaction and communication with business leaders. The Chapter has built a spirit of teamwork amount the diverse chapter members and also enhanced the community at large by developing the leadership and organizational skills of members.
A Student Chapter Overview . . .
What is it?
- The AGC Student Chapter is a student organization sponsored by the Associated General Contractors of America. The chapter exposes students to the construction industry.
- Learn more about construction
- Further develop your abilities
- Improve your resume
- Become an industry leader
- All AGC Student Chapter members may have their resumes included in a resume book sent to all AGC employers for first consideration
- Contact with other students of similar interests and career goals
- Contact with other faculty members
- Opportunities to visit and learn from local construction projects
- Meet and work with AGC contractors
- Contacts with employers for internships and fulltime jobs
- Scholarship opportunities
- Campus construction projects
- Representation on campus committees
- Campus service projects
- Participation in career fairs
- Publication of newsletter and resume book
- Social activities
- Field trips to construction projects
- Construction-related seminars
- Build community projects
- Work for local charitable organizations
- Recreation and park projects
- Environmental clean-up programs
- Children's projects (playgrounds, etc.)
- Historical property repairs/clean-up
- Blood drive sponsorship
- Teach classes for Junior Achievement
One Technology Circle
Linn, MO 65051
Phone: 573-897-5263
Vic Rackers, Chapter Advisor
vic.rackers@linnstate.edu
Diane Heckemeyer, Dept. Chair, Construction & Civil Technology
diane.heckemeyer@linnstate.edu
Missouri Western State University (MWSU) AGC Student Chapter
The AGC Student Chapter at Missouri Western State University was established on September 1, 1985. With support from Duane Kraft, the then Executive Director of AGC-Missouri, Dr. Virendra K. Varma, Ph.D., P.E., F. ASCE , Chairman and Professor, Department of Engineering Technology, founded the Chapter. The Chapter was conceived in the Spirit of Cooperation & Collaboration to help Missouri Western students grow in the company of construction professionals. The members of the Chapter are enthusiastic and energetic.
The 4-Year B.S. degree construction program at Missouri Western prepares students to assume important roles in the construction industry, and emphasizes Construction Management in its curriculum.
Goals
The primary goal of the MWSU AGC Student Chapter is to instill the AGC values in students… Skill…Responsibility…Integrity. This is accomplished through engagement and interactions with the construction and business leaders at conferences, seminars, guest-lecture classroom settings, field trips, etc. Students are provided opportunities to build organization and leadership skills, and are encouraged to take an active part in community affairs to develop as responsible citizens.
Virendra K. Varma, Ph.D., P.E., F. ASCE
Professor and Chairman
Department of Engineering Technology
Missouri Western State University
4525 Downs Dr, St Joseph, MO 64507
Phone: 816-271-4562
Varma@missouriwestern.edu
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Jan. 27
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MO Transportation Conference
Jan. 29
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February 5-7
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February 9-12
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March 4-7
