McCombs Community Programs
Family Weekend
Family Weekend is a wonderful event that shows parents why sending their kids to one of the nation’s best business schools is a good decision. This event is scheduled in coordination with the university at-large Family Weekend. The day is highlighted by keynote speakers and informative panels on organizations, study abroad, academics, and other topics. Family Weekend is one of Business Council’s largest events. After spending a day at McCombs, parents learn about new opportunities the school offers, including information concerning scholarships, study abroad, the Business Honors Program, internships, and much more.
Benefits of attending Family Weekend:
- Gain information on a variety of opportunities that the university has to offer
- Meet business students who have extensive knowledge on the programs offered at McCombs
McCombs Kickoff
Kick-Off 2011 Website: Register HERE
McCombs Kickoff is a day-long, large scale event that invites all incoming business freshmen to spend a day with each other and current students. The event includes games at Zilker Park, swimming at Barton Springs, a boat party, and dinner. The day is an opportunity for freshman to gain experience and have fun with current McComb’s students. If you are looking to get involved at McCombs or on campus, this is the right place to start.
Benefits of attending McCombs Kickoff:
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Meet other business students
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Become comfortable with the college transition
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Have fun before school starts
McCombs Town Hall
McCombs Town Hall is a day-long event where students are encouraged to voice their opinions on what happens in the business school. This is a prime chance to stir change and let your opinion be heard by the administration. Topics discussed range from studying abroad to budget changes. Organizations are also encouraged to send representatives to discuss issues that may be of concern to them. This is a great opportunity for students to interact personally with faculty, whether it be a BBA Career Services representative or a dean.
Benefits of attending McCombs Town Hall:
- Stay updated with changes concerning the business school
- Gain exposure to McCombs administrative personnel
- Voice your opinion to people who have the power to enact the change
Business School Olympics
Business School Olympics (BSO) is known as the dirtiest, most fun-filled events of the business school. Business school organizations come together to compete in teams of eight to outperform each other until one bold team remains standing. The spirit of the event fosters teamwork, communication, and fun. The Undergraduate Business Council provides lunch, snacks, and drinks for participants throughout the day. BSO encourages bonding between members of different business school organizations.
Benefits of participating in BSO:
- Have fun and bond with members of different business organizations
- Get to know other leaders in the business school
Mr McCombs
Mr . McCombs Pageant is an event that encourages interaction between all McCombs Affiliated Student Organizations hosted each year by the Organizational Representatives of the Undergraduate Business Council each year and is managed by the UBC Vice President.
Click here for more information on the Mr. McCombs Pageant or contact the current UBC Vice President Yuezhi Zhan at uzzhan@gmail.com.
Barbara Jordan George Mitchell Award
The Barbara Jordan and George Mitchell Awards are given each year by a committee of the Undergraduate Business Council and the Undergraduate Programs Office to recognize outstanding student leaders and organizations within the McCombs School of Business.
The Barbara Jordan and George Mitchell Awards committee for the 2011-2012 academic year is to be determined. For more information, please contact the current UBC President Michael Daehne at daehne@utexas.edu.
EVB
Engineering versus Business Week, or EVB Week, is a five-day competition between students from the McCombs School of Business and Cockrell School of Engineering. While the week does have its roots in a rivalry between the colleges, the events are intended to give business and engineering students an opportunity to get to know one another outside of the classroom. Competitions like capture the flag and dodgeball allow each school to showcase the athleticism of its students, while trivia and improvisational comedy allow students to be more intellectual and creative. The competition is always heated, and each side looks forward to the chance build relationships across schools through competition and collaboration.
2012 Engineering versus Business Committee:
Click here for more details regarding the event.