Elizabeth Gajewski Receives Propeller Club Sponsorship

Elizabeth Gajewski, a senior at the University of North Florida (UNF), received the Propeller Club of Jacksonville Scholarship in Transportation and Logistics at the UNF Coggin College Scholarship Luncheon on March 29, 2019. This year's scholarship recipient has an inspiring story of perseverance.  Elizabeth Gajewski grew up in China, and when she was nine years old, after some unfortunate circumstances, went to live in an orphanage.  In May 2010, an American family traveled to China to adopt her and brought her to the United States.  She was 13 years old at the time.  Of the experience, she says:

"When I first came to the US, I had many extremely challenging obstacles to face. I still remember how hard it was learning to communicate in an unfamiliar language, in an entirely different culture and school; I will never forget about it. Sometimes I just felt hopeless, like I was never going to be able to speak and communicate with people fluently."

Although those challenges were difficult, Elizabeth always believed that with hard work and putting in the effort, she could overcome the struggles she faced.  Elizabeth says that receiving this scholarship helped validate that all of the hard work was worth it.Elizabeth will soon be graduating UNF with a bachelor’s degree in International Business and Transportation & Logistics.   As to why she decided to major in logistics, Elizabeth says:  "I have always been fascinated with how logistics works. As the heart of business, it is very interesting to see how commodities from China get shipped to Florida, and then distributed all over the states and how it keeps other business running."Looking to the future, Elizabeth says:

"When I look at all the opportunities that are ahead of me, I feel very blessed and can’t thank enough for all those who helped me, your financial support has allowed me to focus more on the most important aspect of school, learning. It wouldn’t be possible without you. Your generosity is changing many lives and it has inspired me to help others and give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me."

Featured image, Propeller Club of Jacksonville Board Member Linda Carrion and scholarship recipient Elizabeth Gajewski 

UNF Student Port Annual Report 2017-18

Check out this awesome report from our friends at the University of North Florida covering activities from 2017-2018.  We're proud to be affiliated with such a talented group of students and educators!Click this link to read the entire report:  UNFstudentport-anreport-1718 (1)

UNF Student Port Member of the Year announced

Propeller Club of Jacksonville scholarship recipient Josh Powell has been named the University of North Florida (UNF) Student Port Member of the Year. Josh is a Jacksonville native and graduated from UNF with his bachelor’s degree in Transportation and Logistics in December 2017. Josh was very involved with the UNF Student Port serving on the Task Force, Task Force Director, and Vice President in his final semester. Josh was very active in the Student Port community service project with Hubbard House as well as the Can Castle Competition to benefit the UNF Lend-A-Wing food pantry. He was awarded the Propeller Club and the Intermodal Association of North America scholarships in 2017.The announcement was made at the recent UNF Transportation and Logistics Flagship Program Spring Banquet.Josh participated in many events in the Transportation and Logistics program such as Career Days and facility tours, and he networked with business professionals in Jacksonville and at the IANA Expo in Long Beach, Calif. in the fall of 2017. His involvement led to three different internships with Total Military Management, Volkswagen Parts Distribution Center and Central Oceans. Before he graduated in December, Josh accepted a full-time offer from Central Oceans to work as a sourcing analyst, developing relationships with vendors across many modes of transportation including ocean, air, rail, truck, barge, crane and rigging, and port terminals.In a thank you letter to the Propeller Club of Jacksonville Board of Governors, Josh expressed his gratitude to the club for the scholarship which helped him realize his lifelong dream of working in the maritime and transportation industry. “I have found where I am truly happy, and the maritime industry has played a huge part in that,” he said.Featured image, Propeller Club of Jacksonville Board Member Mike Sheklin and Josh Powell, Student Port Member of the YearClick here to view more photos from the UNF T&L Spring Banquet.

Student Port's annual drive helps Hubbard House

The University of North Florida (UNF) Student Port held its 16th Annual Hubbard House Holiday Drive on Dec. 2, 2017. Hubbard House is the oldest domestic violence shelter in Florida.Students dropped off about $2,000 worth of items purchased and collected, and they also decorated the lobby for the holidays.Propeller Club members donated items toward the drive at the club's Membership Social held earlier in the fall.

Recruiting opportunities at UNF Transportation & Logistics Career Day Oct. 27, 2017

Recruiters from regional, national and international transportation and logistics companies are invited to participate in the University of North Florida (UNF) Transportation and Logistics Career Day scheduled for Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. T&L Career Day offers recruiters and students more than 150 one-on-one prescheduled interviews for internship, part-time and full-time positions along with the opportunity to meet and greet at the T&L Employer Expo after lunch.For those seeking opportunities, this event is open to T&L students or recent T&L graduates who are STAR certified with a minimum GPA of 2.5.The registration deadline is Sept. 22, 2017.Click here to register as a recruiter or a student.