Event held on Friday, November 13, 2009, in the back of Wiecking Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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John Knox, Dean of the College of Science, Engineering & Technology, leads off event by welcoming 70 guests and visitors.
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Richard Davenport, President of Minnesota State University, Mankato, speaks to the University's commitment to the project. |
Ruth Grendahl, Board of Trustees Vice Chair of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State) System. |
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Minnesota State Senator Kathy Sheran talks about cooperation among the legislators to get the program
moving along. |
Minnesota State Representative Bob Gunther speaks about the need now and for the future. |
Minnesota State Senator Julie Rosen thanks all who have contributed. |
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Kirk Ready, retired Chairman of the Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering Technology Department, thanks former College Dean Dr. John Frey. |
Interm IRETI Director John Frey talks about the plan and direct link to the University's mission. |
Bengt-Erik Lőfgren, ÄFAB CEO, empasizes the importance of this new Institute and its relationship with Swedish firms and the University.
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Bengt-Erik Lőfgren, ÄFAB CEO, trades a comment or two with Bruce Jones, AMET Department Chairman, as Tom Riley, Greater Mankato Growth's New Business Development Director, looks on. |
DeVonna Zeug, Minnesota Corn Growers Association President |
Bruce Jones, Chairman of the Automotive & Manufacturing Engineering Technology Department, enjoys the moment. |
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Participants enjoying comforts of cold storage warehouse just prior to the beginning of the ceremony. Threat of rain and high winds made this alternate gathering place a good idea. |
Sean McGoldrick, MSU Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management. Sean is in charge of constructing the building. |
Golden shovels and hard hats were key instruments in launching the new Center's building site. |
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From left to right:
John Frey (Interim Director of IRETI), Bob Gunther (Minnesota State Representative), Julie Rosen (Minnesota State Senator), Ruth Grendahl (Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Board of Trustees Vice Chair), Richard Davenport (Minnesota State University, Mankato President), Bengt-Erik Lőfgren (ÄFAB CEO), Kathy Sheran (Minnesota State Senator), DeVonna Zeug (Minnesota Corn Growers Association President), John Knox (Dean of the College of Science, Engineering & Technology)
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From left to right:
Bruce Jones (Automotive & Manufacturing Engineering Technology Department Chair), Paul Steevens (Automotive Engineering Technology Technician), Bob Gunther (Minnesota State Representative), Minnesota State University Student, Julie Rosen (Minnesota State Senator), Ruth Grendahl (Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Board of Trustees Vice Chair), Kirk Ready (Retired Chairman of Automotive & Manufacturing Engineering Technology), Richard Davenport (Minnesota State University, Mankato President), Craig Evers (Automotive Engineering Technology Professor), Bengt-Erik Lőfgren (ÄFAB CEO), Gary Mead (Automotive Engineering Technology Professor), Al Wodtke (Manufacturing Engineering Technology Technician), Kathy Sheran (Minnesota State Senator)
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