THE ERECTOR SET 2 0 0 3 An alumni newsletter for graduates of the Construction Engineering curriculum at Iowa State University, Ames, IA. Cover photo by Manop Kaewmoracharoen (Lim) Gerdin Business Building construction site ISU campus Construction Engineering Curriculum Department of Civil and Construction Engineering Iowa State University April Franksain Editor Volume XXXV Number 1 September 1, 2003 Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, disability or status as a U.S. Vietnam Era Veteran. Any persons having inquiries concerning this may contact the Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 3680 Beardshear Hall, 515-294-7612. 2 Table of Contents Construction Engineering Personnel ............................................................................................ 5 Construction Engineering Industry Advisory Council .................................................................. 7 ConE Reunion ............................................................................................................................ 9 Greetings Chuck Jahren ................................................................................................................... 10 April Franksain................................................................................................................ 13 John & Susan Russo ........................................................................................................ 14 Thomas Jellinger ............................................................................................................. 15 Ira Ward .......................................................................................................................... 16 Donna Schradle ............................................................................................................... 17 AGC Student Chapter ...................................................................................................... 18 DBIA .............................................................................................................................. 20 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Competition ........................................................... 21 In the News ............................................................................................................................... 23 Internet Addresses..................................................................................................................... 27 Scholarships and Awards .......................................................................................................... 28 Contributors to the Construction Engineering Curriculum ......................................................... 32 Total Construction Engineering Graduates ................................................................................ 34 2003-2005 Curriculum .............................................................................................................. 35 Engineering Placement Statistics ............................................................................................... 36 News from Bachelor Degree Alumni 1963 ................................................................................................................................ 40 1964 ................................................................................................................................ 40 1965 ................................................................................................................................ 41 1966 ................................................................................................................................ 41 1967 ................................................................................................................................ 42 1968 ................................................................................................................................ 43 1969 ................................................................................................................................ 43 1970 ................................................................................................................................ 44 1971 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