McCombs Alumni Network News

“Energized lectures” and discussions, led by master storyteller, business history enthusiast, and founder of Hoover’s Business Information service,
Gary Hoover
Entrepreneur-in-Residence, the Herb Kelleher Center
Upcoming Presentations:
5:30PM - complimentary appetizers and cash bar
6:00PM - lecture followed by discussion
Wednesday, December 2
Big Screen: How a handful of immigrants created the movie industry.
Wednesday, January 27
Flying High: The creation and development of [...]

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By Gregory Rutzen, Office of Institutional Advancement
While Congress spent another day immersed in debates on healthcare reform, leaders in the Texas Medical Center participated in a panel discussion, sharing their visions for healthcare coverage and how to pay for it.
The Nov. 3 event at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston was presented [...]

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From McCombs Today
“A felony is forever. That’s not a legacy to leave to anybody.”
Harvin C. Moore III (right) gave a speech on ethics Nov. 4 to Urton Anderson and Janet Dukerich’s undergraduate studies class, Organizational Corruption and Organizational Control.
At first glance, Moore looks like the picture of success. He earned a law degree from UT [...]

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From McCombs Today
Lee Scott, chairman of the executive committee of the board of directors and former CEO of Wal-Mart, spoke with Dean Thomas Gilligan on campus Oct. 12 as part of the VIP Distinguished Speaker Series.
Dean Gilligan began by asking Scott about his very first job, which Scott said was scrubbing toilets at his dad’s [...]

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You’re Invited!
The Austin Forum on Science, Technology & Society and Dr. Gary Chapman, LBJ School, present: “The Internet and the Obama Administration - So Far.”
This event is free and open to the public.
Dr. Gary Chapman is a senior lecturer at the LBJ School at The University of Texas at Austin. He teaches classes and conducts [...]

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The McCombs Alumni Network Dallas MBA Chapter invites Dallas BBA, MPA, MBA and Ph.D. alumni and guests to the Faculty Speakers Series featuring Dr. Ehud Ronn.
Dr. Ronn will provide an overview of the financial markets’ forward-looking metrics: what they are, how they are obtained and the message they are conveying by focusing his talk on:

Measuring [...]

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Many gauges of the Great Recession continue to reach high water marks, and traditional monetary, fiscal and exchange rate policy used to contain the economic downturn have hit a dead end and can be of little or no further benefit. Indeed, to continue to push theses policies further adds to the related mega risks known [...]

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Nearly 200 alumni returned to Austin last weekend for their 5-, 10- and 15- year reunion. Events kicked off on Friday night with a reception at the AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center. On Saturday, the classes had the opportunity to explore the school through a tour led by Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving Sarah Dooley, [...]

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Did you know that 70% of all jobs are found through networking? (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Smart professionals know that networking is a proven way not only to find a job, but also to thrive in a job and bring in new business. Learn how to take the stress out of networking and get [...]

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Watch Longhorn football with the Texas Exes at locations across the country. Click here to view the complete list and remember to confirm with the chapter contact that the location has not changed.
Hook ‘Em Horns!

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