Introduction

The 2005/2006 school year was very successful for the UConn Real Estate Society. The number of active members doubled to more than 120 students during this time. A Fall field trip was taken to New York. Several professional organizations came to campus to hold meetings enabling students to interact with industry professionals. The Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics arranged a series of speakers to discuss several real estate topics. A more detailed description of the activities is discussed below. The society is proud of the work that it has done this year, and has provided its members a unique opportunity to interact with and learn from successful real estate professionals.

We appreciate the industry professionals who took time to speak to classes and with Society members. We would also like to thank Konover Development Corporation for their contributions to the Center and making many of these activities financially possible.

 
Fieldtrips

The trip to New York City last fall was a huge success.  The students were able to meet with UConn graduates working in the real estate industry's most prestigious firms. The afternoon started with a presentation and lunch hosted by TIAA CREF, followed by visits to: GE Real Estate, ING Clarion, and wrapped up with a late presentation and reception with PricewaterhouseCoopers. The trip provided students with the opportunity to learn more about the business, network with alumni in the field, as well as get to know other members.

Campus Activities

Several individuals and professional organizations came to campus during the fall to visit with the UConn Real Estate Society.  We acknowledge the following people:  Carl Ghering, Esq; Andrew Davis of LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & McRae, LLP; Robert Kantor of Fannie Mae; David Noli of CB Richard Ellis Realty Finance; Tim Pulte of Pulte Homes; Katherine Rupar of O.R. Colan Associates; and well as  The professionals spoke of finance, development and individual career paths based on their own experience.  Alumni Denise Stake of NCRIEF, as well as Rob Rosevear, of Tarragon Corporation; were also in to share their expertise.

Placement

The online resume book facilitated communication between students and employers. The book is available to companies and is a unique opportunity that the Real Estate Center offers to allow employers to seek students out for interviews.

This semester the UConn Real Estate Society has assisted in placing members in jobs and/or internships for companies such as Aetna; Austin McGuire Company; CB Richard Ellis; Connecticut Real Estate Commissions Office; Clayton Group; Cornerstone Advisers; Deutsche Bank; Ernst & Young; Fidelity Mutual Fund; GE Capital, ING Clarion; Istar Financial; Liberty Mutual; L.J. Melody; O.R. & L Commercial; PricewaterhouseCoopers; Pulte Homes; Societe Generale; Talcott Realty Investors; Tarragon Properties; The Hartford; Town of Mansfield and Wachovia.

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