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Texas MBA Diversity Forum

Orientation Program 2011The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin is committed to providing a diverse, well balanced, real-world business education. Through the Texas MBA Diversity Forum event, qualified students are given the opportunity to connect with members of the McCombs community, including current students, alumni, faculty, staff and other applicants, as they learn the vital skills essential to navigating the MBA application process.

The 10th Annual Diversity Forum was held on October 20-21, 2011. Activities included: MBA information sessions, business school tours, class visits, faculty panels, workshops, a case discussion, MBA student and alumni panels, informal socials and other networking opportunities.

Due to space constraints, participation at Diversity Forum is by application only. LGBT, African American, Hispanic American and Native American prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply for this event, but the event is open to include all prospective students, with an interest in improving the diversity in business schools and in management.

The 2011 event has passed. Thanks to all who attended! Information about the Fall 2012 event will be posted around July/August 2012.

Agenda

The 2011 event has passed.  Below is an agenda that represents what those who attended the 2011 event experienced. We look forward to the next Diversity Forum event in Fall 2012. 

Thursday, October 20, 2011

TIME    SESSION  LOCATION
 9:00am - 2:30pm                                            Check In                                                                                                                                    Legacy Events Room, McCombs School of Business
 9:00 - 1:45pm Class Visits/School Tours/Consortium Interviews (Optional) Multiple Classrooms, McCombs School of Business
 12:00 - 2:00pm Lunch with Students Atrium, McCombs School of Business
 2:30 - 2:45pm Official Kickoff and Welcome Legacy Events Room
 2:45 - 3:30pm The Texas MBA Program: Changing the Face of Leadership Legacy Events Room
 3:30 - 3:45pm Break
 3:45 - 4:30pm Roadmaps to Success: Curriculum, Concentrations Legacy Events Room
 4:30 - 5:15pm Added Value: The MBA+ Leadership Program & Global Connections Legacy Events Room
 5:15 - 6:30pm Break Walk over to UT Club, located at 2108 Robert Dedman Drive
 6:30 - 7:00pm MBA Reception UT Club
 7:00 - 9:00pm Texas MBA Dinner UT Club
 9:00pm - Think N'Drink (Optional - Not a Texas MBA sponsored event) TBD

Friday, October 21, 2011

TIME      SESSION LOCATION
 8:00am - 8:45am Breakfast Legacy Events Room            
 8:45 - 10:00am   MBA Faculty Showcase Legacy Events Room
 10:00 - 10:15am Break  
 10:15 - 11:30am Class Discussion with McCombs Professors Legacy Events Room
 11:30 - 12:30pm  Lunch Atrium
 12:30 - 1:30pm  Making the Team: Student Organizations Legacy Events Room
 1:30 - 2:15 pm  Life After the MBA: Career Opportunities & Resources Legacy Events Room
 2:15 - 3:30pm                           Road Rules: The Pathway to the Texas MBA and Financial Aid Legacy Events Room                                     
 3:30 - 3:45pm Break  
 3:45 - 4:30pm The Real World: Alumni Roundtable  Legacy Events Room
 4:30 - 5:15pm The Way It Is: Straight Talk from Texas MBAs  Legacy Events Room
 5:15 - 5:30pm Closing Remarks  Legacy Events Room
 5:30 - 6:30pm Break - Ride Shuttle to Happy Hour Networking Event  
 6:30 - 8:30pm Happy Hour Networking Event  TBD
 8:30 - 9:00pm Shuttle back to hotel  

McCombs School of Business Location

We are located in the Graduate School of Business on the corner of 21st and Speedway, CBA 2.502. Parking is located on surface streets around the campus and in Brazos Garage, located half a block East of MLK and Speedway. Parking is subject to availability.

Map and Directions from Brazos Garage to McCombs

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