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YOUNG ALUMNAE DINNER NOVEMBER 18, 2015
HALL OF FAME SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
Marcie Zlotnik, BBA ’83 (fifth from left), hosted a dinner in her Houston home for young McCombs alumnae. The topic of conversation was “women leaders in business.”
New honorees were inducted into the McCombs Hall of Fame for dedication and contributions to the business community: Will O’Hara, BBA ’68; Bob S. Zlotnik, BBA ’75, MBA ’80; Marcie C. Zlotnik, BBA ’83; Ray Nixon, Jr., MBA ’77; and Alan Dreeben, BBA ’65. Recognized at the black-tie event as 2015 Alumni Rising Stars were David Busker, MBA ’07, and Jack Nelson, BBA ’98.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP NIGHT — AUSTIN STARTUP WEEK OCTOBER 7, 2015 During Austin Startup Week, a five-day event celebrating Austin startups, McCombs hosted Entrepreneurship Night at Speakeasy. The event showcased Texas MBA and Texas MSTC alumni-founded startups and provided networking opportunities for current students, alumni, and local entrepreneurs. Pictured from left to right: Keerthan Kota, MBA ’15; Will Ying, MBA ’14; Susan Masson, director of full-time MBA career management; Sylvia Tseng, MBA ’14; and Michu Benaim Steiner, MBA ’14.
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ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 Laura Starks, associate dean for research and former McCombs interim dean, presented a “McCombs Lifetime Leaders” award to George Seay, MBA ’90. The other 2015 recipients were Robert Duncan, BBA ’70; Jeff Heller, BBA ’86; Sam L. Susser, BBA ’85; S. Todd Maclin, BBA ’78; and Norma Petrosewicz, BBA ’82. Special recognition was given to Rob Jones, MBA ’86, former McCombs executive-in–residence, and Beverly and Will O’Hara, BBA ’68, for establishing new endowments at McCombs. More than 70 advisory council members and spouses attended the event, along with UT President Greg Fenves, who also addressed the group.
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ADVISORY COUNCIL SPOUSE PROGRAM SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 Christie Skinner (seventh from left), wife of former Dean Tom Gilligan, and spouses of McCombs Advisory Council members enjoyed the view from JW Marriott’s Congress Avenue terrace. The group toured current construction projects throughout Austin.
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