November 2001 News Bytes 
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From the Editor's Desktop 
This newsletter is written to keep you--our alumni--connected with the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin.  Each month we will include a series of brief topics with links leading to additional information about alumni, faculty, students, centers, activities, and programs.
We welcome your comments and suggestions for future editions. 
  
McCombs School Inducts Two UT Alumni into Hall of Fame 
The McCombs School of Business inducted Dan Arnold (BBA 51, LLB 53) and John Duncan (BBA 49) into the prestigious Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Friday, November 9.  To read the press release, go to
<http://www.bus.utexas.edu/news/pressreleases/hall.asp >.  
Business Week Ranks Executive MBA #12 in Global Survey 
The McCombs Executive MBA, also known as Option II, has earned the twelfth overall ranking in Business Week's first assessment of Executive MBA programs in a decade.  For more information, see <http://www.bus.utexas.edu/news/pressreleases/emba_rankings.asp >. 
MOOT CORP? Adds $100,000 Pontoon Fund to Prize Chest 
With the formation of the MOOT CORP? Pontoon Fund, the MOOT CORP? Program now has the most lucrative prize of all university-based competitions.  See <http://www.bus.utexas.edu/news/pressreleases/mootprize.asp > for more details.  Eight McCombs School MBA teams will compete on November 15 for a chance at winning the $100,000 prize.  For information on this year's competition, see <http://www.bus.utexas.edu/news/pressreleases/mootprep2001.asp >. 
McCombs School Leads New Initiative to Increase Women in Business Leadership 
The new national organization is an alliance of educational institutions, businesses and non-profits collaborating to increase awareness of business education and careers among young women, to increase the pipeline of women entering business, and to support the careers of women.  Learn more at <http://www.bus.utexas.edu/news/pressreleases/womenbus.asp >. 
McCombs School Welcomes to New Advisory Council Members at Fall Meeting 
The McCombs School Advisory Council welcomed six new members at the fall meeting on Friday, November 9.  See a list of the new members at <http://www.bus.utexas.edu/news/magazine/01f/alumni.asp#Advisory >.  The entire Advisory Council roster is available at <http://www.bus.utexas.edu/development/aboutus/advisory.asp >.  
UTBN Events Offer Networking Opportunities for Alumni Seeking New Employment 
The University of Texas Business Network regularly holds events in several U.S. cities to provide the opportunity for alumni to network and participate in presentations on industry/career-related topics.  On November 7, almost 200 Austin alumni interested in upgrading their current jobs or finding new jobs gathered at the University of Texas Club to develop their networking skills.  To learn about UTBN events in your area, see <http://www.bus.utexas.edu/alumni/UTBN/ >.
BHP Connects with Alumni Through Events and Scholarship Campaign 
In an effort to reconnect with alumni, the Business Honors Program is hosting events in Austin, Boston, Dallas, Houston, New York, and San Francisco.  Another alumni-driven initiative includes the creation of an Excellence Fund for the program.  For more information, go to <http://www.bus.utexas.edu/~bhp/alumninews.asp >.  If you are interested in hosting an event or contributing to the Excellence Fund, contact adam.ward@bus.utexas.edu <mailto:adam.ward@bus.utexas.edu >.   
Tell us What's Happening in Your Life! 
Keep up with old classmates through the on-line version of Class Notes.  Visit <http://www.bus.utexas.edu/news/magazine/cnotes/ >.  Submit your information at <http://www.bus.utexas.edu/alumni/cnotessub.htm >. 
Texas Executive Education Announces November Classes 
Texas Executive Education presents the following executive development program: Leveraging Culture & Organizational Change (11/28-30).  For more information, visit www.bus.utexas.edu/execed <http://www.bus.utexas.edu/execed > or call (800) 409-3932.
Save the Date for Class of 1952 50-Year and Class of 1977 25-Year Reunions! 
The Class of 1952 is invited to a 50-Year Reunion on April 11-12 and the Class of 1977 is invited to a 25-Year Reunion on March 1-2.  Activities will be held at the McCombs School as well as campus-wide.   For information on the 25-Year Reunion, go to <http://www.texasexes.org/events.php3?id=80 >.   For information on both reunions, contact nita.snyder@bus.utexas.edu <mailto:nita.snyder@bus.utexas.edu >.  Make sure we have your correct address using the Alumni Directory at <https://www.bus.utexas.edu/MOR >.
Come One, Come All:  Explore UT to be Held on March 2 
This third annual campus-wide open house draws thousand of visitors from all over Texas.  Each UT college showcases what it does best through a variety of fun and educational activities.  The McCombs School features a stock-market trading game in the EDS Trading Center, career panels and information sessions for prospective students, and other business-related games and presentations.  Learn more at <http://www.utexas.edu/events/exploreut >/. 
  
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