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Austin Chapter Reception, Aug. 26
4th Annual MBA Alumni Awards Celebration, Sept. 19
Reunion 2008, Classes of 1998 and 2003, Sept. 19-21
4th Annual Alumni Business Conference, March 26-27
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Top Stories
McCombs School Appoints New Dean
 Dr. Thomas W. Gilligan, the E. Morgan Stanley Chair in Business Administration and professor of finance and business economics at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business in Los Angeles, has been appointed dean of the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. Read more.
Executive Education Hosts DKG Society
"Wise women keep on learning," said Dr. Barbara Day, president of Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) Society International, speaking to the graduating class of Texas Executive Education’s Leadership Management Seminar. DKG is a professional honorary society of women educators, and this year marked their 6th biennial visit to McCombs. Thirty students participated in the two-week Leadership Management Seminar, June 29-July 11. Thirty additional DKG members who had previously graduated from the seminar participated in a 3-day program July 9-11. Professors John Daly, Minette Drumwright and Gaylen Paulson taught in the programs, along with several outside consultants.
Brandl on Banking Industry Woes
Michael Brandl, senior finance lecturer, recently analyzed the current crisis unfolding in the banking industry with KUT radio and on his video version of his Macro Economic Update series.
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Alumni in the News
Ross Mesquita, MBA ’99, Promoted to Regional Managing Director at Resources
Resources Global Professionals (“Resources”), a multinational provider of professional services recently announced the appointment of Ross Mesquita as regional managing director for its Texas and Oklahoma offices with responsibility for leading overall delivery of professional services in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and Tulsa markets.
Alumni Appreciation
The MBA Alumni Network, the McCombs School and its students benefit greatly from alumni who believe in taking an active role in maintaining the legacy of the program. A strong alumni network is one of the marks of a top business school. This month the McCombs MBA Alumni (MMA) Network is proud to recognize Steve Tompsett for his continued involvement with the school.
Steve Tompsett, MBA ’05, JPMorgan Securities, New York, NY
 Tompsett has been very involved with the McCombs School since graduating in 2005. He has come back to campus for JPMorgan Securities’ information sessions, participated in an M&A valuation class and maintained contact with faculty. “Steve has been amazing in what he’s done to try to help our students interested in banking. He's a great guy and has done a tremendous amount for us,” says Sandy Leeds, senior lecturer in the Department of Finance.
MMA Network News
5- and 10-Year Reunion Quickly Approaching
The classes of 1998 and 2003 will celebrate their 5- and 10-year reunions in Austin Sept. 19-21. Activities include an awards celebration, pre-football game luncheon at the school and farewell brunch at Stubbs.
McCombs in the News
Media: Ronn Breaks Down Gas Prices
News 8 Austin, July 2, 2008
Finance Professor Ehud Ronn was recently interviewed by News 8 Austin about where your money goes when you pay at the pump. Watch the story.
Media: Big Box Stores Have Advantage in Down Economy
Fox Business, June 25, 2008
Marketing Professor Linda Golden appeared on the Fox Business channel recently to discuss how big box stores such as Wal-Mart market to shoppers. Watch the story.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008