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Environmental Works Table # 110Founded in 1992, Environmental Works, Inc. (EWI) is a full-service environmental consulting and contracting firm that has built a strong reputation for providing expert, turnkey solutions and exceeding clients' expectations. With offices in Springfield and Kansas City, EWI provides services to both public and private-sector clients. Our vision is to be the Midwest's premier environmental consulting and field services firm, recognized for excellence and innovation. http://www.environmentalworks.com
Ericsson Table # 5More than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks, and our equipment, solutions and services are employed in more than 1,000 networks worldwide. When you join us, not only will you have diverse geographical opportunities, but you'll enjoy an open, high performance culture that encourages idea generation and thought exploration. Explore your passion for innovation and your desire to join a leader. In our global, supportive and dynamic environment, you'll acquire new skills and apply them through structured learning, hands-on experience and collaboration with industry experts. http://ericsson.com
Ethos Group Table # 115Ethos Group is a dynamic, industry-leading insurance and consulting firm that partners with retail automotive dealerships across the country. We are driven by the exceptional people we work with, and our goal is to produce the best customer experience in the world. Join the growing number of career-minded and sales-oriented professionals who have discovered Ethos Group. http://www.ethosgroup.com
Farmers Insurance Group Table # 88The Farmers Insurance Group of Companies was founded in 1928 when Farmers Insurance Exchange, an automobile insurer, was formed. As customer demand for additional insurance services increased, the Fire Insurance Exchange and Truck Insurance Exchange were established for home and commercial insurance needs. Today, the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies is the country's third-largest writer of both private passenger automobile and homeowners insurance. We have the following opportunities available: Underwriter Advocates; Office Claims Representatives; Casualty and Coverage Claims. http://www.farmers.com/careers.html
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Table # 128Full-Time Analyst and Analyst Intern Opportunities Available. Consider a career with an organization focused on promoting a healthy regional and national economy. As an analyst, you will contribute to trust and confidence in the nation's financial system through challenging work assignments and rewarding professional experiences. We lead the work of the nation's central bank through an uncompromising commitment to integrity, a strong customer service orientation, and an investment in the personal growth and development of our diverse staff. http://www.kansascityfed.org
FedEx SmartPost Table # 82FedEx SmartPost will provide the best value for serving the low-weight parcel market by providing cost-effective solutions with consistent service. We will achieve our mission through a personal commitment to seven core values: We are customer focused * We work as a team with trust and respect * We consider safety first in our operation * We continuously improve our work * We are accountable for our results * We fulfill our obligations to the community * We conduct our business to the highest ethical and professional standards http://fedex.com
First Investors Corporation Table # 109First Investors Corporation is a Wall Street-based financial services firm, established in 1930. We are proud of our long history of helping clients with their financial needs, including college funding, tax savings and preparing for retirement. We connect "Main Street to Wall Street." Our one-on-one approach to clients is unique in our industry. We retain our clients and attract new clients because we stay in touch regarding their financial situation, risk tolerance and future financial goals. One of the most rewarding aspects of working for us is that we make a significant difference in the lives of others — our clients and our representatives. http://www.firstinvestors.com
Freightquote Table # 43Freightquote is the largest online U.S. freight shipping provider delivering a vast array of freight solutions for a large and diverse customer base. These solutions enable customers to instantly quote and compare freight rates for hundreds of U.S. freight carriers. With more than 1,200 employees nationwide and annualized revenues exceeding $500 million, we move more than one million shipments across North America per year. Freightquote offers outstanding careers in Brokerage, Customer Service, Information Technology, Finance, Corporate Analytics and more, with opportunities for continued growth. http://www.freightquote.com/about/careers
GDH Consulting Table # 108GDH Consulting, Inc. is one of the fastest growing staffing companies in the United States. Established in 2001, we have multiple offices throughout the country with consultants working in 47 states. We are growing rapidly and have plans to open offices in additional major cities around the country. Our success can be attributed to our dedicated employees and their competitive 'work hard/play hard' attitude. http://www.yourGDHfuture.com
GDIT Table # 84As a trusted systems integrator for more than 50 years, General Dynamics Information Technology provides information technology (IT), systems engineering, professional services and simulation and training to customers in the defense, federal civilian government, health, homeland security, intelligence, state and local government and commercial sectors. The company delivers IT enterprise solutions, manages large-scale, mission-critical IT programs and provides mission support services. GDIT is headquartered in Fairfax, Va. with major offices worldwide. Visit http://gdit.com/careers
Gordmans Table # 17Gordmans is an everyday low price department store retailer based in Omaha, NE. Our unique retail concept offers name brand merchandise at up to 60% off department and specialty store prices every day. You will find a fun, entertaining atmosphere in all of our locations with an emphasis on merchandise presentation and outstanding service.
retrohes and tobacco products from our store shelves, positioning us for a growing role in the health care delivery system," said Larry Merlo, president and CEO, in video statement released on cvs.com. CVS estimated that it would lose about $2 billion dollars in sales from customers that enter the store to buy cigarettes and tobacco products. Ashley Hrabe, a junior from Salina, is the founder of Breathe Easy At KU (BEAK), an organization that "promotes a healthy environment for all through a tobacco-free KU." The organization has administration and faculty support and is currently trying to gain student support for its initiative through student petitions. Its goal is to make the University a tobacco-free campus by July 1, 2015. pus so that would include anything from cigarettes to chewing tobacco," Hrabe said. Hrabe said that the program began with a slow start but is now picking up speed and recently received a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation to help pursue the organization's efforts. Hrabe hopes that CVS no longer selling any tobacco products will start a trend in the tobacco industry. She also feels that CVS's program will help her own efforts on campus. "I feel like they are definitely going to be a strong influence on [tobacco use] not only at KU but also in the Lawrence community," Hrabe said. Carlos Calderon, a freshman from Leavenworth, has been smoking for the past year and a half. Calderon said on average he smokes about every three rettes and tobacco products. BROOK BARNES/KANSAN "It's really good that CVS is getting rid of cigarettes because it's saving lives," Calderon said. "I smoke but I don't advocate for it. It's horrible and if I could take it back and not have started smoking I totally would and I recommend nobody start." Although Calderon thinks that CVS no longer selling cigarettes and tobacco products is a step in the right direction, he thinks that it will be difficult to wipe out all cigarettes and tobacco product sales. "The FDA can try all they want, but smokers will still have their way." - Edited by Austin Fisher CVS pharmacy will stop selling cigarettes and tobacco products nationwide, beginning Oct.1, 2014. The company stands to lose an estimated $2 billion dollars in sales. Facts from American Lung Association 1. Cigarette smoke contains over 4,800 chemicals. 2. About 8.6 million people in the U.S.have at least one serious illness caused by smoking 3. Among current smokers, chronic lung disease accounts for 73 percent of smoking-related conditions. 4. Men who smoke die 13.2 years earlier than men who do not smoke. 5. Women who smoke die 14.5 years earlier than women who do not smoke. Index CLASSIFIEDS 11 CRYPTOQUIPS 5 SPORTS 12 CROSSWORD 5 OPINION 4 SUDOKU 5 All contents, unless stated otherwise. © 2014 The University Daily Kansan 6. Smoking causes about 90 percent of lung cancer related deaths. + Don't Forget Kansas has won 48 of the last 52 basketball games against Kansas State Today's Weather Mostly sunny. Wind SE at 6 mph. HI: 23 LO: 12 Here comes the sun. +