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Data Theft Update: Notification Now Being Delivered to Individuals Affected by Data Theft
The University has notified by e-mail or by letter those whose information was contained in the compromised databases at the time of the recent data theft with details about what personal information was accessed. If you believe you were in the affected group of business school affiliates and have not been contacted by e-mail or by letter, it is possible the University does not have your correct contact information. If so, please take a moment to fill out the form at the McCombs Contact site.
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Read Dean Gau's response to the data theft.
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Corporate Governance Conference
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 Ready to Lead: Class of 2006 Reflects on McCombs Experience and Shares Future Plans
May 19-20, hundreds of students from the Class of 2006 graduated from the McCombs School of Business with BBA, PPA, MPA, MBA or PhD degrees. Read the stories and profiles of some of those graduates.
University of Texas at Austin Conference Addresses Corporate Governance for Early-Stage Companies
The University of Texas at Austin's IC2 Institute, School of Law and the Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurship hosted a major conference on corporate governance for directors and officers of early stage companies on Thursday, May 25, at The Houstonian Hotel in Houston. The event, now in its second year, is designed to aid pre- and post-IPO companies navigate the complex world of corporate governance. Learn more about the event.
 Anadarko CEO Discusses Energy Crisis, Offers Advice to Students
On April 27, in the final installment of the spring 2006 VIP Speaker Series, Jim Hackett, chairman, president and CEO of Houston-based Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, offered career advice to students and used excerpts from great literature to describe his leadership and business philosophies. Get the full story.
Serial Entrepreneur Reveals the Art of Bootstrapping
Gary Hoover has been described as the world's most creative entrepreneur, not only for the business ideas he generates and pursues, but also for his methods and teachings. Hoover—whose April 19 talk was sponsored by the student organization Bootstrap—founded several successful businesses, including Bookstop and Hoover's Inc. Get the full story.
 Keith Brown Selected as University Distinguished Teaching Professor
Keith Brown, finance professor at the McCombs School of Business, has been selected to join the Academy of Distinguished Teachers—a select group of tenured professors at The University of Texas at Austin that provides leadership and guidance to improve the quality and depth of the undergraduate experience. Learn more about the academy.
Neiman Marcus CEO Discusses Success of Luxury and the Luxury of Success
In an industry where fashion styles change more often than the seasons, it's imperative that retail stores create a stable shopping experience for their customers. "Fashion is an industry of change, and retailing is an industry of consistency," said Karen Katz, president and CEO of Neiman Marcus Stores. "Our customers want quality, value and luxury, and we always provide them with it." Get the full story.
 McCombs Team Wins National L'Oréal Marketing Competition
Johannes Walker, marketing junior; Elizabeth Fenton, finance senior; and Laura Miller, advertising senior—collectively known as Team Dynamunique—won the National L'Oréal Brandstorm competition May 5 in New York City, defeating competitors from NYU, Wharton and the Universities of Virginia and Michigan. Walker, Fenton, Miller and coach Herb Miller, senior lecturer in the marketing department, will head to Paris in June to compete in the international finals at L'Oréal’s headquarters. "Their work ethic was very concentrated," Herb Miller said. "This team made a commitment to make it happen and they did." Now in its 14th year, Brandstorm gives undergraduate students from universities across the world the opportunity to take on the role of brand manager for one of the signature lines of L'Oréal. For more information, see the Student Spotlight on your right.
McCombs Faculty Honored for Teaching and Research Accomplishments
On May 15, the recipients of the McCombs 2005-2006 Teaching and Research Awards were recognized at a school-wide luncheon. Read the list of award winners.
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 Elizabeth Fenton, who just graduated from McCombs with a BBA in finance, with a focus on real estate and marketing, can add National Award winner to her resume. During her senior year, Elizabeth participated in the National L’Oreal Marketing Competition, and her team, Dynamunique, took first place. Team Dynamunique was formed when Elizabeth and her friend Laura Miller, an advertising junior, met Johannes Walker, a marketing student, at an information session.
The competition involved a pre-case cross-market and consumer analysis. Elizabeth’s team developed a product called Body Avantage, a long-term body care product with anti-aging and collagen enhancing benefits. Body Avantage was unique in that its target consumer was the age 25 and up group, which is significantly lower than most anti-aging products.
The team spent a “Day of Discovery” learning about the process of product development at Lâncome, a subsidiary of L’Oreal, and worked with the advertising firm Publicis to create professional advertising and marketing strategies and materials.
Next step for Team Dynamunique? The International Competition in June in Paris, an opportunity that Elizabeth is excited about.
"This has been a tremendous opportunity for me to put the different marketing theories I've learned into practice," said Elizabeth. "I look forward to taking our project to the International finals and hopefully winning on behalf of the United States and The University of Texas. Hook 'Em Horns!"
Following the competition, she will spend time touring Europe, visiting Prague and Budapest in addition to Paris. She received University Honors her junior and senior years as well as a David Ewing Scholarship.
The McCombs School of Business supports a number of student programs through the Undergraduate Program Office and through the help of community and corporate involvement. If your corporation is interested in sponsoring McCombs programs, email Katy Nelson, Director, Corporate Relationship Management.
Upcoming Texas Executive Education Programs
Building Engagement: What Leaders do to Manage Talent & Build Allegiance
June 15-16, Dr. John Daly and Dr. Donde Plowman
Strategic Management
September 28-29, Dr. Tim Ruefli and Dr. Tassu Shervani
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