Archives for April, 2010

My Busy & Exciting MPA Internship: An Overview

Posted by  on Monday, April 19th 2010     

It’s been about a month now since I completed my MPA internship in Dallas, and I’ve got to say, I still haven’t gotten used to the fact that I have to be a student again. I really enjoyed being able to go home and not have any homework to worry about. I even had time [...]

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category: Academics, Career, Natalie

VIP Distinguished Speaker Series: E&Y’s CEO Jim Turley

Posted by  on Monday, April 19th 2010     

Last week, I went to listen to Jim Turley, the CEO and chairman of Ernst & Young (E&Y), speak as a part of the Undergraduate Business Council’s VIP Distinguished Speaker Series. Lehman Brothers It was the first Monday back from spring break…that is, the Monday after the media went crazy with malpractice allegations over Ernst [...]

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category: Austin, Natalie, Student Life

Red McCombs on the Spirit of Giving Back

Posted by  on Monday, April 19th 2010     

Today, I had a special opportunity to meet Red McCombs and listen to him speak. It was a campaign kickoff event that the BBA Legacy group organized for the first day of their two-week fundraising campaign.(Although I’m not a part of this group, I had the privilege to sit in as an MPA blogger). In [...]

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category: Natalie, Student Life

Giving Back to the UT and McCombs Communities

Posted by  on Monday, April 19th 2010     

Last Monday I had the opportunity to attend the 2010 Student Campaign Kickoff event, where I had the honor of meeting Mr. Red McCombs. He talked to us about the importance of giving back to our community and taking pride in being part of our class and the University. What struck me the most was when [...]

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category: Belem, Student Life