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Biennial Conference & Reunion Update
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WREAA Marks 40th Anniversary During 2016 Reunion
Wisconsin Real Estate Badgers will gather in Madison, Wisconsin for the 2016 Biennial Wisconsin Real Estate Reunion and Conference September 15-17. Highlighting the Biennial this year will be the celebration of WREAA's 40th anniversary! Golf enthusiasts will be invited to participate in his year's Badger Golf Open to be held at University Ridge Golf Course, while the newly renovated Edgewater Hotel will set the stage for this years Welcome Reception and Banquet. Conference Co-Chairs Andrew Weir (MBA 1997) and Cody Langeness (BBA 2006) are hard at work planning an outstanding program for attendees so be sure to save the date and watch for details to come!
Book Your Stay at the Edgewater
WREAA has reserved a room block at the Edgewater Hotel for the Biennial Wisconsin Real Estate Conference and Reunion. The rooms in the block are available September 14-17 at a special rate of $185.00 a night. The rate will be available until August 15th or until rooms run out. To book a room, call the Edgewater at 800-922-5512 and request the Wisconsin Real Estate Biennial Conference room block or book online here.
Build, Cultivate and Connect
with Sponsorship
A premier professional development and networking event in the commercial real estate industry, the Biennial Wisconsin Real Estate Conference provides insight into the trends impacting the real estate industry and fosters important professional connections within WREAA's dynamic network of nearly 2,000 alumni and friends of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Real Estate Program. Sponsorship builds visibility for participating companies, cultivates relationships with decision makers, and provides an excellent forum to showcase your organization.
Download WREAA's sponsorship brochure, or contact
Mandy Kaegy for more information.
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Extending deepest sympathy to the families of
Erin Vander Loop Nankee (BBA 2005) and
Erica Fleming (BBA 2015) who both passed away recently. Additional details are available for
Erica and
Erin by clicking on their names.
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Membership Directory Deadline Nears
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Members who have new contact or employer information are reminded to update their membership records by March 30th. Production of the 2016 Membership Directory begins at that time. Alumni and friends who have not yet renewed their memberships should do so by March 30th to appear in the printed edition of the Membership Directory and to reserve their copy. Please contact
Jane Miller at the WREAA Office if assistance is needed with renewing a membership.
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April 4, 2016
Northeast Region, New York - Real Estate Capital Markets Roundtable & Dinner
April 14, 2016
Alumni-Student Reception, Chicago, IL
Watch for Details to Come!
April 15, 2016
Graaskamp on the Road Luncheon and Roundtable - Chicago, IL
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June 17, 2016
Badger Golf Open in Lake Geneva Wisconsin
September 15-17, 2016
Biennial Wisconsin Real Estate Conference and Reunion, Madison, WI
Learn More
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The WREAA welcomes Michael Zelin (BBA 2001) as a Market Representative in the Washington D.C. area.
Michael Zelin is a Senior Vice President in the Washington, D.C. office of Eastdil Secured. He specializes in debt placement and the financing of commercial assets across all product types. He joined Eastdil Secured in May 2007. Prior to joining Eastdil Secured, Michael was with Jones Lang LaSalle for 4 years and worked in JLL's San Francisco, Hong Kong and Shanghai offices. Michael has nearly 15 years of commercial real estate experience and has participated in more than $25 billion in transactions. Michael holds a B.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with degrees
in both Real Estate & Urban Land Economics and Management.
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Post your job positions and internships on the WREAA
Career Hub! Posting is free to employers so strengthen the network and recommend the resource to your colleagues.
Looking for a new position? Sign up to receive immediate notification of new positions by signing in at the WREAA website and clicking on the
Career Hub link. Once there, select "Subscribe" from the line of options across the top.
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Current Job Postings
Capital Markets Analyst
Sr. Production Analyst
Oakbrook, Illinois
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Financial Analyst, Capital Markets
Chicago, Illinois
Green Bay & Madison, Wisconsin
Real Estate Intern - Underwriting
Dallas/San Francisco/New York
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A Special Thank You
After 26 years of distinguished service to the Wisconsin Real Estate Program and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Professor Steve Malpezzi has announced his retirement at the end of this semester. Please join us in thanking
Steve for his contributions over the past 26 years. His continuous dedication to improving and promoting the Wisconsin Real Estate Program, along with his preeminent research and commitment to teaching and shaping students has helped to bring the program to its current prominence. We send our best wishes for a splendid retirement. Congratulations Steve!
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Real Estate Club in Denver
The real estate clubs spring field trip brought them to Denver Colorado March 2-4. The students were welcomed by local alumni during a reception on Wednesday evening sponsored by alums Mike Cantwell (BA 1972), Mike Komppa (MS 1975) and Tyler Downs (MS 2002) at the Denver Union Station. Over the next two days, the students were guided on tours of eight properties and projects, including tours of Denver Union Station and the Renaissance Hotel Adaptive Re-Use project. CBRE, Avanti, Hines and Zeppelin Development provided tour sites for the group. WREAA sponsored the groups transportation and meals including the Thursday night's dinner with local alumni at Tamayo.
Many thanks to
alumni coordinators, Colorado/Texas Regional
Director Tyler Downs, WREAA Market Representative Eric Komppa, (MBA 2009) and Chad Messner (MBA 2015) for their work in creating an educational and exciting experience for the students!
High Marks for the 2016 Career Fair
The UW Real Estate Career Fair held on February 15, 2016 at Union South
attracted nearly 40 employers who met with both undergraduate and graduate students seeking summer internship and full-time positions. The year 2016 marks the 16th year for the fair. More details in this blog post by MBA student Jose Nevarez.
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Minnesota Badgers Tour
New Vikings Stadium
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Atlanta Networking Lunch and Tour
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Terry Hilgenberg (MS 1973) has been elected to chair the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board for 2016. He currently works at Coldwell Banker as a Broker/Principal in Shawano, Wisconsin and can be reached at
Meredith Bell (BBA 2009)
has recently been promoted to Senior Associate in Occupier Advisory & Transaction Services for CBRE in Chicago, Illinois. Meredith can be reached at
[email protected]
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Kelly (Armstrong) Manke (BBA 2002) has joined Bell State Bank & Trust as Senior Vice President in Minneapolis, Minnesota and can be reached at [email protected].
Annamarie Bjorklund (BBA 2015) has joined RSM US LLP in Chicago, Illinois as an Associate. She can be reached at [email protected]om.
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