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 Greetings, Alumnus! A very busy spring has sprung at McCombs--from Parents' Day to the 50-Year Reunion for the Class of 1956, there are events and happenings popping up all over. But the strength of McCombs--education--is never far from our and our alumni and friends' minds. "Education is very important. HSBC is a strong advocate for education and we show our support by providing scholarships to students," said Karen Horton, Territory Recruiter for The HSBC Group (5th from the left in this photo of HSBC representatives and scholarship recipients at a recent check presentation). Find out more about our corporate partners. You are receiving this e-newsletter because you are a McCombs undergraduate alumnus, so stay plugged in to what is happening at the school by updating your profile and preferences.
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New Faculty/Staff Appointments
Another Winning UT Team - Recent Speakers at McCombs
 GE CEO Discusses Future Trends, Graduates in the Global Market
Jeffrey Immelt, CEO of General Electric, expects three trends to be of major importance in the next 10 to 15 years: globalization, volatility and the intersection of government and business. Get the full story.
Delta Consulting Takes First Texas Win at USC's Marshall School  Case Competition
The University of Texas at Austin added the McCombs School's "Delta Consulting" to its list of championship teams. The student team (pictured at the right) from the McCombs School won first place at the Marshall Case Competition held Feb. 23-25 at the University of Southern California. Get the full story.
Richard West Appointed Director of Annual Giving
The University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business has named Richard (Rick) West as its new director of annual giving. "We're very pleased to have someone with Rick's background joining our team and have great confidence in his abilities to take the annual giving program to the next level," said David Lotz, assistant dean of resource development. Get the full story.
 Fortune 500 CEOs Exchange Ideas on the Energy and Transportation Pipeline
Gary Kelly, CEO and vice chairman of Southwest Airlines, and William Greehey, recently retired CEO and Chairman of Valero Energy, are on opposite ends of the energy debate. In an interview with Jeff Greenfield, CNN senior analyst, for the PBS show CEO Exchange, the two Fortune 500 CEOs discussed how their companies respond to changes in government energy regulations. Get the full story.
Man Behind Poker's Popularity Reveals His Strategy
Any poker player knows you can't win big without taking big risks. Steve Lipscomb, founder and CEO of the World Poker Tour, knew this basic principle when he left his successful attorney referral business in the late 1990s to move into the entertainment field. Get the full story of Lipscomb's recent talk.
 Business Honors Student and Four Others Killed in Tragic Car Accident
Fan Sun, an 18-year-old business honors junior at the McCombs School of Business studying finance and pre-med, passed away March 9 when a tractor-trailer struck the car in which she and four other University of Texas students were riding. Read more about Fan Sun's life.
Haunschild to Chair Department of Management, Shively Extends Term
Effective June 1, Pamela Haunschild will succeed Janet Dukerich, incoming senior associate dean of academic affairs, as chair of the Department of Management at the McCombs School of Business. In addition, Tom Shively, current chair of the Department of Information, Risk, and Operations Management, has decided to extend his term in this position for another year. Read more about the chair appointments.
Alison Davis-Blake Honored With Endowed Scholarship
To honor departing Senior Associate Dean Alison Davis-Blake's unfailing commitment and service to the McCombs School, several faculty and administrators are enlisting private and corporate assistance to fund an endowed scholarship in Davis-Blake's name. Find out more about the endowed scholarship.
Ben Carpenter, Las Colinas Developer, Dies at 82
Real estate developer and World War II veteran Ben H. Carpenter, BBA '48, died at his home on March 3 at the age of 82. Carpenter's family has long been active at The University of Texas at Austin. Learn more about Ben Carpenter's involvement with the school.
 Red McCombs Honored by Texas Sports Hall of Fame
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame honored Red McCombs with the Lamar Hunt Lifetime Achievement Award February 15 in Waco, Texas. McCombs was given tribute for his support of both amateur and professional sports. McCombs, benefactor of the McCombs School of Business, is a former owner of the San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Vikings. In 1997, McCombs also donated $3 million to The University of Texas at Austin women's athletics program. He added this honor to his other accolades from the Texas Business Hall of Fame, the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame and the Texas Philanthropy Hall of Fame.
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McCombs Faculty Ranked Among Top 10 Business Schools for Research Productivity
Director of Undergrad Career Services Paints a Rosy Picture for '06 Grads
UT Named Top Ten School for Entrepreneurship
McCombs Home Page Gets New Look
BBA Alum Takes the Helm at Fluke Corporation
McCombs School Staff Member Juggles IT job, Growing Entertainment Business
Staff Member's Feature Film Debuts at SXSW
Fall/Winter 2005 Texas Magazine Available Online
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 Marjorie Cheng (BBA, PPA '02) may only be three years out of school, but she is already giving back to McCombs through her involvement with Urton Anderson's Managerial Auditing class. Each semester, Cheng, a staff auditor for ConocoPhillips, visits the class and runs through a mock audit process with the students and Anderson.
"It gives the students a higher-level view of the auditing process and enables them to apply what they've learned in class at that point in the semester. This usually results in them pushing for higher learning and higher concepts as the semester continues," said Cheng.
While a student at McCombs, Cheng enjoyed these types of group projects, as they gave her a chance to work with a diverse group of people applying classroom concepts in a higher level of learning. These experiences (and a chance meeting with Anderson at a recruiting event) are what motivated her to give back to the school.
"The best way to get involved is to reconnect with old professors. From speaking to a class, helping with group projects to mentoring students, there are just so many opportunities out there that actually connect back to your job and what you’re doing at the workplace," added Cheng.
This "real-life" supplement to classroom instruction is a welcome addition for both students and professors.
"Marjorie's and her company’s willingness to work with me allows me to really enhance the experience students have in the management audit and control’s class," said Anderson. "She brings a fresh perspective of current practice and also provides a great opportunity for students to understand the experience they will have early in their careers and the expectations employer’s have of them."
And Cheng uses the students as inspiration for her own career.
"I really enjoy volunteering my time at McCombs. It’s just interesting to see the students and see where they're headed. It pushes me to stay focused on my career and networking," said Cheng.
Interested in providing career advice or talking with students? Check out the McCombs Online Resources, or contact one of your favorite professors.
Upcoming Texas Executive Education Programs
Responding to Market Dynamics
May 11-12, Dr. Kapil Jain
Building Engagement: What Leaders do to Manage Talent & Build Allegiance
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