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Welcome SIUC Automotive Alumni!!
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As you may well know, since the Automotive Technology program graduated
its first group of students in XXXX, there has been over one thousand
Automotive Technology Alumni in virtually all ranks of the automotive
industry. You probably found this link out of curiosity of how your alma
mater is doing. Well, we are doing great. If you are in the neighborhood,
please stop by and say hello. There are many new faces at the Automotive
Campus, but as the old saying goes "the past molds the future," and since
you were a big part of the past, you became part of who we are today and who we
will be in the future. If
you happen to be in the Michigan area, there is a "Greater Michigan Alumni
Group" that is largely made up of Automotive Technology graduates.
Contact Dale Hall at dale.w.hallatgm.com to find out more about the Alumni group.
If you are wondering how you can help the Automotive Technology program,
simply visiting and talking to our students is a great gift. The
students and the faculty enjoy hearing the experiences and stories of our Alumni.
It serves as an eye-opener for the students and gives the
faculty new perspectives on employment and skill-sets found in the automotive
industry.
Another way to give back is to get involved with the
SIUC Extern Program .
Many alumni have participated in the Extern Program, which provides students
with the opportunity to observe and experience an automotive technology
occupation. The Program matches students with alumni and friends of SIUC
during spring break in March. An externship enhances students' college
education with a "real world" professional experience while networking
with professionals. The sponsors, in turn, are given the opportunity to
view the quality of SIUC students and benefit from their knowledge.
Lastly, the Automotive Technology program relies on donations
in the form of vehicles, tools and equipment, components, and cash.
Funds provide support for the programs and student scholarships. If you
are interested in sponsoring a scholarship, please contact the Department Chair.
Don't forget to fill out the "Alumni Search Form," which will
electronically submit your information to the Division of Automotive
Technology for our records.
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| Alumni Tod Kortum and Lon Gerston show off
the Plymouth Prowler at the DuQuoin State Fair
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| Graduate Albert J. and Faculty member Sean Boyle
celebrate at graduation
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