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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUNE, 2002
College Industry Conference
November 7-9, 2002, Drake Hotel, Chicago, IL
One of the highlights of the year for metal casters is the annual Foundry Educational Foundation College Industry Conference.
o Speakers
- The Keynote address will be given by Roger Stanbridge, President of
Foseco.
- The panelists this year will be Andrea Kay of EST Co. (Div. of Pace/Leggett & Platt), Matt Cribbs of Bosch Braking, and Bill Powell of Waupaca Foundry. Each represents a different stage in work experience and will discuss their outlook for the future of the industry.
- Nancy Zimpher, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, will be the Awards Breakfast speaker.
o Industry Information Session
All companies are invited and encouraged to participate in the Industry Information Session on Friday, November 8. This unique opportunity allows your company to see and been seen by over 130 of the top engineering students in the country, all of whom have already expressed an interest in our industry. Even if your company is in a non-hiring year, your presence will give students an important view of companies that are working with castings and who are interested in their future. If you are hiring, this is the most cost-effective way to have access to many students in one afternoon in one location.
o FEF Annual Banquet
This year, through the outside sponsorship of companies and individuals, the Annual Banquet will be held at the Crystal Gardens on Navy Pier in Chicago. Join us for a delicious meal, special industry awards, and the opportunity to visit one of Chicago's premier attractions, including shops and shows.
o Awards Breakfast
The finale of the conference is the Awards Breakfast on Saturday morning when over $30,000 in special scholarships will be awarded.
For More Information contact the FEF Office at 847/299-1776;
(fax) 847/299-1789;
email info@fefoffice.org;
web page http://www.fefoffice.org.
Registrations can be taken now;
Drake Hotel reservations can be made at 312/787-2200.
A detailed CIC brochure will be sent out in August.
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