McCombs School News Bytes: February 2003
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. Professor Emeritus of Accounting Dr. Zlatkovich Passes Away Dr. Charles Zlatkovich, known affectionately as “Dr. Z,” died on February 7. Read his obituary online. McCombs Alumna and Enron “Whistleblower” Sherron Watkins Speaks to Students Sherron Watkins and experts from Wall Street, securities law, and philosophy spoke at an ethics symposium for McCombs School business honors students about the ethical challenges students will face when they become business leaders. Read the press release. McCombs School Creates Hermes Society Donor Wall A permanent recognition wall has been created to prominently honor donors who have made considerable lifetime contributions and leadership level annual gifts. See pictures of the wall. Learn more about how you can become a Hermes Society member at the Hermes Society Web page. Texas Grad Gets Top National CPA Score John McInnis, a May 2002 McCombs PPA program graduate, scored four grades of 99—the highest score possible—on his Certified Public Accountants licensing examination. Read the press release. McCombs School Constructs History Exhibit The next time you visit the UT campus, come by and see our new McCombs School History Exhibit. Created by the Chief of Exhibits of the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, the history wall highlights the growth and mission of the School. See the history wall photos online. Learn more about the School’s history. McCombs School Wants Your Input Tell us what you think of Texas-The McCombs School of Business Magazine by answering the short survey. Also, weigh in on whether or not placing advertising in the magazine is a good idea. McCombs Student is First UT Student and State Resident to Win Mitchell Scholarship Alexandra Chirinos, a senior in the Business Honors Program, has been selected as one of eleven George Mitchell scholars. Launched in 1998, the Mitchell Scholarship identifies outstanding young Americans who exhibit the qualities of academic excellence, leadership, and community service. Read more. MIS BBA Program Launches First-Ever Case Challenge on February 22, 2003 Teams of four BBAs, in mixed majors with at least two MIS students, will write a business plan and technical documents for a cutting-edge technology-related product or service and present to a panel of industry judges. Learn more about the MIS Challenge. For additional information, contact elota.patton@mccombs.utexas.edu. Texas Executive Education Announces March Class Accounting & Finance for Non-Financial Managers is one of the Texas Executive Education classes offered on March 19-21. Learn the language of business and understand the reality behind the numbers. Visit the Executive Education Web site or call (800) 409-3932 for more information. Save the Date for Explore UT! Explore UT will be held on Saturday, March 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Play a stock market game, test your knowledge of companies and brands, enjoy a business fashion show, evaluate your interviewing savvy, tour the latest McCombs School facility renovations, and experience the ENTIRE UT campus! For more information about the “Biggest Open House in Texas,” visit the Explore UT Web site. Stay in Contact with the McCombs School
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