As alumnus of Michigan Technological University's Graduate School, take pride in being a member of our alumni family! Reconnect with old classmates, stay current on Michigan Tech related news, share your story—where has life's journey taken you since leaving campus? And please, if you can, give back by supporting our hard-working Graduate Students!
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Ronald Vriesman
'78Ron Vriesman completed his baccalaureate degree in civil engineering at Michigan Tech in 1978 and his master’s degree in environmental engineering at the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) in 1980. Mr. Vriesman is currently a Partner in Environmental Resources Management, Inc. (ERM), a global environmental, health and safety consultancy headquartered in London, England. Mr. Vriesman has worked for ERM in . . .
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Carl Avers
'62Carl Avers earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Tech in 1962. He continued his education in 1968 at Stanford University completing a special course in Special Finance, Economics, Accounting and Engineering Economy. Carl began his career in 1962 at the San Diego Gas & Electric Company as a Junior Engineer. He advanced in the company to the level of Project Manager before becoming a successful . . .
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John Fortier
'78John Fortier completed his baccalaureate degree in civil engineering in 1978. He is the President of Bacco Construction of Iron Mountain. Bacco Construction is a private company offering highway construction, concrete and asphalt paving, excavating, and site development services. Mr. Fortier joined Bacco following his graduation in 1978 and has served in his current role as President since 1997. Mr. Fortier is a registered . . .
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Boost the New Graduate Emergency Fund
Our industrious Graduate Student Government has seeded the newly created Graduate Student Emergency Fund with donations raised from a laser tag event. Please help them build this fund to give meaningful help to a graduate student who finds themselves in sudden need of help.