Friday, May 8, 2009

UrbanPlan Competition Comes to an End

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) UrbanPlan competition came to a conclusion last night with the City Council event.

From UrbanPlan City Council


From UrbanPlan City Council



All teams did well this semester but the Council selected a plan by (left to right) Demarqus James, Irene Yang, Luz Henry, Paul Mehlmann, and Victoria Dick (not in picture).

From UrbanPlan City Council


Read about this year's UrbanPlan competition in the Shorthorn:

http://www.theshorthorn.com/content/view/17060/209/

and

http://www.theshorthorn.com/content/view/16870/209/

Thank you to all the ULI council members Steve Stamos, Kip Daniel, Mike Wadsworth, and Lindsay Allen. Finally, special thanks to organizers Philip Bankhead and Jon Molnoskey.

Archon Looking for Summer Real Estate Research Intern

Research Intern – 2009

Primary Job Duties

Performs predetermined task/projects that are designed to benefit Archon's business needs while also contributing to the Intern’s business exposure. Serve as analytical support to Research Associates and Analysts on special assignments such as region/property type, national. economy, capital markets, international markets, etc.

Position will perform in-depth analysis of real estate and capital market data to provide Archon decision makers with critical, timely information to accomplish tactical and strategic goals. Will have the opportunity to work on Archon Group geographic systems to improve the reporting with proprietary Archon databases as well as work in economic databases to update Archon’s viewpoint by region.


Required Skills

Strong organizational and inter-personal skills with an understanding of real estate economics & analysis as well as an interest to learn about advanced real estate research. Aptitude for the art of discovery a plus. Excellent PC skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint as well as some experience in conducting Internet research are required.


Preferred Skills

Some research experience and an understanding of RE market data terms and data products a plus. Strong writing and presentation skills preferred.

The ideal candidate will be a junior going into their senior year.

If interested, please send a brief cover letter and resume to:

Doug Prickett, CRE
Director of Research
Archon Group, LP
a Goldman Sachs Company
6011 Connection Drive
Irving, Texas 75039
Tel: 972-368-2586 | Fax: 972-368-4198
email: doug.prickett@archongroup.com

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Josh Been's Summer Class Summer I

If anyone is looking to register for Josh Been's summer class, this class is being held in the Summer I session. Just fyi.

Looking for Summer Real Estate Intern

Hudson Peters Commercial

Commercial Real Estate Office Looking for Summer Intern

Dear Fellow Broker,

We are looking for a summer intern. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

* Desire to work in a Commercial Real Estate upon graduation in BROKERAGE!!!
* Working on a Business, Finance, Marketing or similar degree with graduation in 2010 or later
* Good Computer Skills--Familiarity with Excel, Word, Publisher and PowerPoint

Position is 15-25 hours per week. 3-4 days/week

$10/hour

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Michelle Hudson, CCIM
HUDSON PETERS COMMERCIAL
972.980.1188 x202 | F: 972.980.1181 | C: 214.534.0226
4055 Valley View Lane, Ste. 260, Dallas, TX 75244
Hudson@HudsonPeters.com

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

UrbanPlan City Council This Week!

The UrbanPlan City Council will be held this Thursday at 7:30 PM in room 633/634 Business Building. Anyone is welcome to check it out and see which of three UP student proposals the Urban Land Institute mock City Council will select.

Professional dress recommended (and required for presenting students).