University of Missouri Kansas City

The Greater Kansas City Post Officially Charted the 24th SAME Student Chapter

Tuesday, March 3, 2009, the Greater Kansas City Post officially charted the 24th Society of American Military Engineers 24th Student Chapter at the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC). Kevin Truman, Ph.D. - Dean of the UMKC School of Computing and Engineering (SCE), Colonel Roger Wilson, Jr. - President of the GKC SAME Post and Marc Nicolas - GKC Post UMKC Mentor were on hand to sign the charter. Christine Cunningham, UMKC SCE student, along with other post members and UMKC staff and students were there to support the initiative.
 
Objectives of the UMKC SCE/GKC SAME Post partnership include: Linking students with architecture, engineering and construction professionals; advance the scientific and engineering education; assist in the professional development of student members; respond to the needs of student members; and jointly achieve the Society's goals and objectives as prescribed in its strategic plan.
 
The Chapter is looking forward to quality, professionally oriented programs and activities that facilitate and improve communication among students, the military services and private sector AEC firms! For more information in participating in the UMKC Student Chapter please contact Christy Cooper.

Pictured Left: Marc Nicolas, Dean Truman, Christine Cunningham, and COL Roger Wilson