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.

Related Links:
Read Dean Gau's response to the data theft.
Find out more at the Data Theft Information Center.
Find credit protection services with discounts for those affected by the data theft.

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 Upcoming Summer Receptions
Faculty & Student Awards - Recent Speakers at McCombs

MBA Alumni Chapter Summer Receptions Welcoming the MBA Class of 2008
Welcome the incoming MBA class of 2008 at an evening of networking and fun with MBA alumni, current students and friends.  Click here for more information.

Atlanta, June 22 Austin, June 29 Boston, May 31 Chicago, June 21 Dallas, June 8 Denver, June 7 Houston, June 1 Los Angeles, June 15

New York City, June 20   San Antonio, June 28 San Diego, June 21 San Fransisco, June 14 Seattle, June 13   Tulsa, June 8 Washington D.C., June 22

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.

MBA Class of 2006 Breaks Leave A Legacy Record
This year, in honor of David Lee Chen—a second-year MBA student who passed away in January—the MBA Class of 2006 dedicated all donations to the Leave A Legacy Campaign to the David Lee Chen Memorial Graduate Fellowship. The campaign was a huge success—the MBA Class of 2006 raised the most money with the smallest class in Leave A Legacy's 10-year history, a grand total of $129,070! The gift will result in an annual scholarship of up to $7,500 awarded to a full-time, second-year MBA student in good academic standing, who has notably enriched the lives of his or her classmates and substantially contributed to the McCombs community. Learn more about the Leave A Legacy Campaign.

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.

MBAs' Significant Others Share Experience at McCombs
The Student and Significant Other Network (SAS) at the McCombs School of Business is a group formed by spouses and partners of recently relocated MBA students at McCombs. Groups like SAS are sprouting up around the country to help couples make friends and adjust to a new city by participating in events ranging from game night to picnics to activities for families with children. Get the full story or learn more about the Student and Significant Other Network at McCombs.

Carnegie Mellon Team Takes $100,000 Prize at 2006 Global MOOT CORP®
A non-invasive diagnostic device claimed the top prize at the 23rd annual Global MOOT CORP® Competition at The University of Texas at Austin May 5-6. NeuroLife Noninvasive Solutions, created by a team of MBA students from Carnegie Mellon University, beat out a wide range of business ideas that included a martial arts TV channel, an environmentally friendly rat-control device and a cattle inventory system, along with other medical products in the areas of multiple sclerosis, viral infections and skin cancer.  Get the full story.

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. 

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.

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.

  ALUMNI & FRIENDS NEWS & NOTES 

Take Classes Without Quizzes
The UT Texas Exes Alumni College is returning again this summer with two full days of classes, Wednesday-Thursday, with an optional third day on Friday. Alumni College showcases UT's top professors and tours that highlight campus facilities. Enjoy listening, learning, debating and discussing current topics with friends, alumni and UT faculty. Get more information.

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