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2006 Alumni Awards Celebration September 8, 2006
Join the McCombs MBA Alumni (MMA) Network, the Graduate Business Council, and Deans George Gau and Eric Hirst to honor the 2006 Alumni Awards recipients. We will present the 2006 Rising Star Award to Ted Wang, MBA '96, Managing Director of Goldman Sachs, and recognize the Austin Chapter Executive Committee with the Outstanding Chapter Event Award. This celebration is a great opportunity for current students and alumni to connect and acknowledge the success of our graduates. Please email us for more information.

MBA Reunion 2006

Reunion 2006 Classes of 1996 and 2001 November 3-5, 2006
Join your classmates in Austin for your 5- and 10-year reunions. A weekend of events will provide plenty of opportunities to catch up with friends, network with alumni, and learn about new changes at McCombs. Go here for more information, and check back often for new details on registration, the event schedule, attendees, special hotel rates, and Class Yahoo! Groups.

IN THIS ISSUE
New McCombs MS Degrees
Summer Reception News & Photos - Faculty Awards

MBA Alumni Chapter Summer Receptions Proved Great Success
Throughout the month of June, MBA alumni in 15 different cities came together to meet and greet the entering members of the MBA Class of 2008. An annual tradition, these receptions give alumni, current students, incoming students and friends a chance to network and catch up on old relationships. "It is so gratifying to help alumni and students make connections. I have seen many opportunities develop from the relationships formed at these receptions," said Jennie Loev, Director of MBA Alumni Relations. "A strong alumni network reflects positively on McCombs and is essential to our standing as a top business school."

Below you'll find quotes and photos from several of the receptions. Even if you missed the receptions, it's not too late to get involved in the Alumni network. Click here for a calendar of events and here for involvement opportunities.

MBA Reception2 "Alumni are so important to the school and such a differential for a business school. I find them to be the most willing to help advance your career. I have personally gained two interviews from alumni events like this." Douglas Magill '06

"I really enjoyed the Austin Summer Reception. It MBA Reception3 was wonderful to reconnect with classmates and meet both incoming students and alumni from previous classes. I always love meeting new alumni and hearing about their careers and talking about how we can collaborate to help each other in the future. I look forward to the next reception." Karen Kelly '05

MBA Reception5 "The summer receptions provide valuable time to catch up with old friends, meet alumni from other years, talk to the incoming class, network, and, perhaps most importantly, to stay involved with a wonderful organization! It was a great opportunity to find out exciting projects the alumni are working on in Austin and to learn more about the companies they work for." Michelle Silver, '06

2005-06 Academic Year in Review
From several wins by McCombs student teams at national competitions to a long-anticipated groundbreaking on the new Executive Eduation Conference Center, this has been a tremendous year for the McCombs School of Business. Take a moment to review the top stories of the 2005-06 academic year, then check out the McCombs News and Information page for more stories from the year.

TOP STORIES OF 2005-06 ACADEMIC YEAR

Eli Cox
Eli Cox Appointed Chair of Department of Marketing
Eli Cox has succeeded Wayne Hoyer as chair of the Department of Marketing at the McCombs School of Business. Cox joined the McCombs School in 1971, and has served in several administrative capacities, including acting as the current director of the Business Honors Program for more than 10 years. Cox served as the director of the Department Chair of Marketing from 1985 to 1989 and as the director of the Option II MBA Program. He will continue his responsibility for the Business Honors Program. Get the full story.

Master of Science Degrees Added at the McCombs School
Master of Science (MS) degree programs will be added to each of the five academic departments at the McCombs School beginning fall 2006. The school’s graduate advisors proposed the new degrees to the University’s Coordinating Board with the goal of enhancing the existing doctoral programs at McCombs. The MS degree is meant to serve as a milestone—Ph.D. students will be awarded the degree as soon as they complete the needed requirements, typically, at the end of their second year. "This particular initiative is one that has been discussed for several years, and it is wonderful news that it is now a reality," said Dean George Gau.

Leadership Academy Prepares Seniors for College, Business and Beyond
The McCombs School of Business hosted the second annual Young Leaders Entrepreneurial Academy (YLEA) June 4-16, a program aimed at introducing high school seniors to the world of business and the merits of pursuing a college degree. This year participation increased to 28 students recruited from San Antonio and Laredo and chosen from the top 10 percent of their classes, with an emphasis on picking first-generation university students. Get the full story.

Daly Named Fellow of International Communication Association
Professor John Daly has been named a Fellow of the International Communication Association (ICA) in recognition of his contributions to the scholarship of the communication field. The highest designation from the ICA, the distinction of fellow recognizes a documented record of scholarly achievement, as well as service to the communication discipline and other publics such as business, government and education. Get the full story.

Spring 2006 Commencement Ceremonies in Photos
At this time of year, we are especially proud of all our students—those in our undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs, alike. This year’s graduates include talented students from 23 countries, 6 continents, 35 U.S. states and 63 Texas counties. We have compiled photos and speeches from the BBA, PPA/MPA and MBA commencement ceremonies. This month, we invite you to take a look back at this year's graduates and read some of their stories. View the commencement special or view the slide shows.

ALUMNI & FRIENDS NEWS & NOTES

Want to see your name in print?
This year, we added alumni and student profiles to McCombs Monthly. Take a moment to review all of this year's profilees. If you are interested in being a future profilee, please email us your professional and personal news, but please include your degree and graduation date as well as your maiden name or name used while in school if different from your current name.

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Granof Says Dallas' Credit Card Use Policy is Irresponsible
For Baby Boomers Peace of Mind More Popular Than Healthcare
Sarbanes-Oxley Under Fire
We are the Champions: McCombs Takes Summer Intramural Title in Dramatic Fashion
Eric McMillian, BBA '03, Chosen as One of Inc.'s Top 30 under 30

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	Vol. 8, No. 8 July 14, 2006
	Alumni and Friends Links
	Alumni Web site Development McCombs News Alumni Directory/Job Board Texas Exes Online Services
	Adam Evans Many students find inspiration for future careers through professors or courses, but McCombs MBA alumnus Adam Evans found it on a trip to the other side of the world. Recently, Adam and his wife, fellow McCombs MBA alumnus Kirsten Evans, spent a year in Prague in the Czech Republic as a part of the Short Term International Rotation (STIR) Program for GE Consumer Finance. While there, Adam helped launch GE’s first co-branded credit card with ElectroWorld, a large electronics retailer. Adam credits an experience provided by McCombs for his interest in this program. “A trip to Thailand while I was at McCombs first sparked my interest in international business. If not for that experience, I probably would not have considered going to the Czech Republic, which was a wonderful experience for my family, and has helped me expand my career options.” Adam has been working for GE since his graduation in 2001. He began in their Marketing Leadership Program, and has subsequently handled the life-cycle (enhancement of consumer usage) of the JCPenney account for three years. Since Adam’s stay in Prague, he has moved from GE Consumer Finance’s life-cycle management to the acquisitions department and is now working on the Sam’s Club account. He and his family are in the process of moving to Bentonville, AR, where Sam’s Club has its home office. Find out more information on the McCombs Global Connections or sponsor international activitiesas a corporation or individual.

	Job Board & Alumni Directory Changes Search for a job or promote employment opportunities to both current students and alumni of the McCombs School of Business. This year alone, students have gotten jobs or internships via the job board at the following companies: Bank of America, Chevron, Con Agra, Dell, FedEx, GE, Global Financial Services and Pro Logis. Current job openings include Senior Business Architect, AMD; VP Business Development, American Institute of Gastric Banding; Director of Marketing & Sales, Boulevard Builders, L.L.C.; and Senior Portfolio Analyst, Highland Capital Management. Both the McCombs MBA Alumni Directory and the McCombs Job Board are accessible through your UT EID (University of Texas Electronic Identification). Click here for more information on finding your UT EID, or contact the Registrar's office at 512-475-7656. If you have any questions, please email us and refer to "Alumni Directory" or "McCombs Job Board" in the subject and content of your message. Investment Opportunities
	Make a gift to the McCombs School Annual Fund and help us achieve our goal of becoming recognized as the best public business school in the nation. Give now. Related Links
	Hermes Society Matching Gift Program Give Online The MBA Alumni Endowed Excellence Fund provides an excellent opportunity for all alumni to give back to the school. Launching new MBA initiatives that will enhance the educational experience of MBA students, this fund is unique in that a committee of students, alumni, and MBA program office staff will work together to determine optimal usage of the funds. Upcoming Texas Executive Education Programs Strategic Management September 28-29 Instructors: Dr. Tim Ruefli and Dr. Tassu Shervani See a complete calendar McCombs Merchandise From executive gifts (like the engraved pens pictured here) to t-shirts to travel items -- we've got something in the online store for the current or future business mogul!