Spring 2010 Volume 74 Issue 1 - ME Rinker, Sr., School of Building ...

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Fall 2009 Career Fair
The Rinker School held its Fall Career Fair on October
13, 2009, at the O’Connell Center. The career fair was
attended by more than 50 companies and approximately
340 students and visitors. Many pre-BCN students attended
the fair looking for internships, as well as alumni
and students from other schools within the College and
other building construction programs in Florida. The
next career fair will be in the Spring, on February 16th,
2010. For more information on sponsoring or attending
the career fair, please contact the job placement office at
(352) 273-1187.
ME&S Recruiters Fred Strammer (BCN
1983) and Greg Elwell (BCN 1975) with
Albert.
Student Exchange Program
Hong Kong Exchange Program
Chunwang “Eric” Tsang, Peng “Ashlee” Yu, and Ho “Michael” Yau
arrived in the U.S. for the first time in August. All three students are
classmates at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Eric stated
,“American people are nice and they like talking to others.” He
was also amazed at the size of UF; he could walk from one end of
Polytechnic University to the other in 10 minutes. Eric said that he
learned a lot during his time in the U.S., both in and out of the classroom.
“Everyone grabbed the opportunity to ask questions during
class,” he said. “At home you ask questions after class.”
Ashley said that the professors were excellent. “They are professional
and treat us very well,” she said. “I also really enjoyed my
roommates and friends in Weaver House, the international hall. And
Gator Night is cool every Friday night.” According to Ashley there
were distinct differences between education in Hong Kong and the
U.S. “There are so many exams,” she said. “I felt sad about it at
ANF Group recruiters Al Fernandez
(left to right): Christine Fernandez (BCN
2008), and Nelson Fernandez pose with
Albert.
John Sofarelli (BCN 1981) of J. Raymond
& Associates meets with a BCN Student.
German Exchange students
(L-R): Ilona Schneider, Johanes
Landermann, and Vera
Simon
first, but this kind of education is better
than Hong Kong. It makes your knowledge
foundation solid and pushes you to
read your books.”
Michael appreciated the learning environment
where students felt free to ask
questions, and he also really enjoyed the
sports at UF. “I went to see a football
game,” he said. “Students here are crazy
for sports. It showed that they love their
university. They support all the sports,
but especially football.”
Recruiters from James A. Cummings
(L-R): Tom Beagles (BCN 2007), Jimmy
Bellows, Travis Kolbjronsen (BCN 2007)
and Rob Maphis (BCN 1993).
Kiewit representatives (L-R): Christine
Beaudoin, Samira Mohammed, Brad
Bubenzer, and Nicholas Salce (BCN
1992) take a photo with Albert.
ALUMNI JOB PLACEMENT - If you are looking for a job, information about our Career Fair or job placement services,
please visit our website at: www.bcn.ufl.edu and then click on Job Placement.
Hong Kong Exchange
students (L-R): Ashlee,
Eric and Michael
Germany Exchange Program
This past fall semester, the Rinker School hosted three German students
as part of our exchange program. The three students (Ilona
Schneider, Vera Simon and Johannes Landermann) enrolled in a variety
of courses that will be used as part of their degree program at
the Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe in Detmold, Germany. They
indicated that they have been spoiled by the good weather and hospitality
they have enjoyed in Florida. As always, the fall semester
seemed too short for them and they have regrets about returning
home so soon. Plans are now being made for our students to visit
Germany in the coming May.