Monthly Archives: February 2010

Attend a Bevonomics Money Management Workshop

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Bevonomics is personal money management education for Longhorns! Bevonomics provides information and tools to learn how to make financially responsible decisions and reduce consumer debt by expanding understanding of the importance of managing money on a day-to-day basis.

Workshops are free for any UT Austin student, faculty or staff member. Bevonomics is located in the Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS). Please contact us at info@bevonomics.org, www.bevonomcis.org or 512-475-6231/6282.

Bevonomics 101: The Art of Spending and Saving Like a College Student
Basic but thorough information about creating and using a daily budget, discussing Needs vs. Wants, money-saving ideas, how to maintain and grow a savings account, and wise use of credit.

  • Tuesday February 9,  5–6 pm WEL 3.402
  • Wednesday March 3, 12–1 pm WEL 2.256
  • Thursday April 1, 5–6 pm WEL 3.402
  • Monday April 19, 5–6 pm WEL 3.402

Bevonomics 301: Managing Credit
Credit, long-term savings, credit score, credit history, and purchasing power: all of this and more is explained in a common-sense and practical format. You’ll never forget the power of compounding interest!

  • Monday February 15, 5–6 pm WEL 3.402
  • Tuesday March 23, 5–6 pm WEL 3.402
  • Wednesday April 14, 5–6 pm WEL 3.266
  • Thursday April 29, 12–1 pm WEL 3.266

Bevonomics 302: Understanding Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds
Learn the basics of investing: different types and risk levels of investments, goal-setting with your investments, positives and negatives of short- and long-term investments, and more!

  • Monday March 8, 5–6 pm WEL 3.402
  • Monday April 12, 5–6 pm WEL 3.402
  • Tuesday April 27, 5–6 pm SSB G1.310

Bevonomics 303: Repaying Student Loans
What happens to your student loans after you graduate? Review of federal, state, and private loans and the repayment options available. Discussion of consolidation and serialization, as well as regulations about forbearance, in-school deferment, and loan forgiveness programs.

  • Wednesday February 24, 5–6 pm WEL 3.266
  • Wednesday March 10, 12–1 pm WEL 2.256
  • Tuesday April 6, 5–6 pm WEL 3.402
  • Thursday April 22, 5–6 pm WEL 3.402

Feb. 13th – 2010 McCombs Executive Summit

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February 13th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The 2010 McCombs Executive Summit aims to bring together our nation’s top business students with the world’s most influential corporate and governmental leaders to discuss issues presently relevant to our nation’s choices. The summit’s theme this year is “Government’s Role in Business.” We will seek to educate students by hosting three breakout sections through which we will examine the normative relationship between government and business in energy, healthcare and finance.

We invite opinions from all points on the spectrum. Students will have the opportunity to directly interact with top business and governmental leaders at a catered lunch for all participants.

Apply at http://www.texasbusinesscouncil.com to be selected to attend. Only 100 spots are available. For more info about the event visit http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/students/ubc/Programs/MES/index.html.

New partner school in Korea

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Korea: Seoul National University (SNU)

Semester Dates:
– Fall Semester: late August – mid December
– Spring Semester: late February – mid June
– Download SNU 2010-2011 Fact Sheet

School Facts:
– Founded in 1946, SNU is Korea’s leading university. Ranked 47th in the World.
– Approximately 26,000 students attend SNU, including 750 undergrad business majors.
– The College of Business Administration has exchange programs with approximately 40 top business schools around the world.

Country Facts:
– The Republic of Korea (South Korea) has a population of 48 million people. Seoul’s population is approximately 11 million.
– Korea is a leader in high-tech innovation and its per capita GDP make its standard of living equal to that of Italy and France.

Application:
– BBA exchange programs with SNU will begin this Fall 2010
– Interested students must apply by March 1, 2010 to study abroad during Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 semesters
– Learn more about the BBA study abroad application process by visiting www.mccombs.utexas.edu/udean/ip

For more Information, visit:
– SNU Web site: http://www.useoul.edu/index.jsp
– SNU Exchange Students Web site: http://oia.snu.ac.kr/
– SNU Informational Brochure: http://cns0.snu.ac.kr/eng/images/brochure_eng.pdf
– Korea Tourism Guide: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto

View SNU Video

Sotheby’s Information Session

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Sotheby’s Institute of Art invites prospectives to an information session on Wednesday, February 10th in the Doty Fine Arts Building, Room 1.104 (Co-op Fine Arts Student Center). 
 
Learn about the wide range of career options a graduate degree at Sotheby’s Institute of Art will enable you to pursue and how to apply. Graduate level programs include Art Business, Contemporary Art, Photography, Fine & Decorative Art, East Asian Art and Contemporary Design. 
 
Sotheby’s Institute of Art is among the world’s leading institutions for graduate art studies offering master’s degree programs, summer study programs and specialized short courses in art scholarship, connoisseurship and art business. Campuses are located in London, New York and Singapore. 
 
To begin your pathway to a career in the international art world, please join us on Wednesday, February 10th from 12.00 – 1.00pm. 
 
RSVP to Lauren Mang at l.mang@sothebysinstitute.com by Tuesday, February 9th.

Find out more at http://www.sothebysinstitute.com

Plan on Traveling Abroad and Need a Passport?

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Join us on Passport Day!

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
CBA Events Room 3.304

The BBA International Programs office is hosting Passport Day to apply for or renew passports. We will have U.S. Passport Acceptance Agents to process the passport applications, on-site passport photo services and extra forms and information. Everything you need to provide is listed below.

Bring all your completed paperwork for fastest service, but the required forms will also be available on-site.

  • Completed application form you can print at http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html.  
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship (choose one of the following):
    • Previously issued, undamaged U.S. Passport
    • Certified Birth Certificate issued by the city, county or state
    • Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
    • Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship
  • Verification of your Identity (choose one of the following):
    • Previously issued, undamaged U.S. passport
    • Naturalization Certificate
    • Valid Driver’s License
    • Current Government or Military ID
  • Two identical passport photos, or $10 to have them taken on-site.
    If you bring your own photos they must be:

    • Color, 2×2 inches in size
    • Taken in the past 6 months
    • Full-face, front view with plain white or off-white background
    • Normal street attire, no hats
  • Passport Fees: Pay with checks (preferred), or money orders only.
    Please note you need to make two separate payments!

    • Passport Application Fee: $75.00 ($60 for minors) payable to U.S. Department of State
    • Execution Fee: $25.00, or $35.00 if taking on-site photo, payable to The University of Texas at Austin.  Cash is also accepted for this payment.

Total = $100, or $110 if using on-site photo service. Routine Passport Processing Time is 4 weeks.

Optional Services with additional fees:
Expedited Processing, passport received in 10-14 working days – $60 payable to U.S. Department of State
Overnight return Delivery Service of Passport – $14.85 payable to U.S. Department of State
Passport Card – $20 fee payable to U.S. Department of State

For more information, please read Our FAQ.

Questions about passport requirements?
Email passport@austin.utexas.edu,  visit the UT Passport Office website at http://www.utexas.edu/international/passport or call 512-232-5899.

Questions about Passport Day?
Email BBAInternationalPrograms@mccombs.utexas.edu or call 512-471-0690.