McCombs School News Bytes: February 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. Come One, Come All: Explore UT to be Held on March 2 This third annual campus-wide open house draws thousand of visitors from all over Texas as each UT college showcases what it does best through a variety of fun and educational activities. The McCombs School will have a stock-market trading game in the EDS Trading Center, career panels and information sessions for prospective students, and other business-related games and presentations. We'll also be giving away goods and services in our day-long raffle. Raffle sponsors so far include the Hyatt Regency Austin, the Renaissance Hotel Austin, Capra & Cavelli (men's clothing), and Frito-Lay. Learn more about McCombs School activities and campus-wide events. Register Now for the Class of 1977 25-Year Reunion! The Class of 1977 is invited to a 25-Year Reunion on March 1-2. Activities will be held at the McCombs School as well as campus-wide. For information on the 25-Year Reunion campus-wide events, go to Texas Exes Events. For information on McCombs School events planned during the reunion, see Alumni Reunion web site or email Nita Snyder. The New York Times Airs Michael Granof’s Views on Enron-Andersen The New York Times featured an opinion piece on the Enron-Andersen affair by McCombs School accounting professor Michael Granof and Stephan Zeff, professor of accounting at Rice University. The article appears in its entirety at the press release. A streaming video of a CNBC interview of Granof may also be viewed at the above address. Fifth Annual Student Endowed Scholarship/Fellowship Dinner Held on February 1 Recipients of student scholarships, fellowships, and excellence funds had the opportunity to meet their donors at the annual dinner attended by nearly 300. See photo gallery. Business Honors Program Hosts First Annual Leadership Symposium More than 150 students, alumni, and faculty participated in the event. Former Austin Mayor Kirk Watson delivered the keynote address. See BHP News. The BHP alumni newsletter is now on-line. McCombs Marketing MBAs Win Silver Medal Student teams from eight leading MBA schools competed in the 12th Annual Babcock MBA Marketing Case Competition. The teams examined the marketing of HIV/AIDS drugs in South Africa. Go to complete story. Texas Executive Education Announces Spring 2002 Executive Development Programs Accounting & Finance for Non-Financial Managers and Financial Analysis & Measuring Business Performances are two of the great programs offered by Texas Executive Education this spring. Visit Executive Education or call (800) 409-3932 for a complete program listing. Early registration discounts available. Save the Date for Class of 1952 50-Year Reunion! The Class of 1952 is invited to a 50-Year Reunion on April 11-12. Activities will be held at the McCombs School as well as campus-wide. For information on the 50-Year Reunion campus-wide events, go to Texas Exes Events. For information on McCombs School events planned during the reunion, see Alumni Reunion web site. Make sure we have your correct address using the Alumni Directory. Business Honors Program Professor Gretchen Charrier Wins Teaching Award Professor Gretchen Charrier received the 2001 Texas Excellence Teaching Award presented by the Texas Exes. See story. Stay in Contact with the McCombs School
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