McCombs School News Bytes: August 2002
This newsletter is written to keep you--our alumni--connected with the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. Each month we will include a series of brief topics with links leading to additional information about alumni, faculty, students, centers, activities, and programs. We welcome your comments and suggestions for future editions. New Dean George Gau Addresses the McCombs Community Dr. George Gau shares with the McCombs Community his initial thoughts regarding the transition of leadership and some general goals for the McCombs School. Read his letter... McCombs School Wins Hispanic MBA Award The National Society of Hispanic MBAs has named the McCombs School its top institution of higher learning for 2002. Read the press release... Accounting Professor Michael Granof Publishes Op-ed on Accounting Abuses The press continues to solicit the opinion and expertise of Dr. Michael Granof. One recent op-ed, originally printed in The New York Times, discusses generally accepted accounting abuses. Get his perspective... Support the McCombs School and See Your Name in Print! There are just two weeks remaining before our fiscal year ends on August 31. To make a gift and be included in next year’s Investors’ Report and our on-line Donor List, go to our Gift/Pledge Form. An annual contribution of $10,000 or more ($5,000 for graduates 35 years-old and younger) qualifies for founding membership in our new annual giving society, the Hermes Society. For more information go to the Hermes Society webpage. Undergraduate Students Introduced to New Summer Study Abroad Options in Europe This past summer, business students took advantage of two new summer study abroad options in France and Scotland. The International Accounting Program was held in conjunction with the ESCP-EAP European School of Management in Paris and the Business Law Program was held in conjunction with the University of Edinburgh. Forty-four students participated in the academically rigorous five-week programs. Both programs will be offered again in 2003. For more information, visit the following websites: Accounting Program in Paris and Summer Business Law Program in Edinburgh, Scotland. Stay in Contact with the McCombs School
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