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Texas Exes Benefits
Texas Exes members enjoy a wide array of benefits in areas such as networking, career development, member discounts, and the University’s resources. From access to online UT Libraries and discounts on continuing education courses, to the bi-monthly award-winning Alcalde alumni magazine, vendor discounts, and access to the Biggest Tailgate in Texas before each home football game – membership does have its privileges!
Access to THE Network | Member Benefits | Member Discounts | Affinity Partners
Access to THE network
More than 91,000 members worldwide are linked professionally and socially in all 50 states and more than 50 countries. This powerful network is represented by a global system of chapters, networks, and online social network sites populated with Texas Exes with similar interests, professions, and Longhorn spirit.
Texas Exes Social Media
Connect with others via the Texas Exes Facebook, Linkedin and YouTube pages.
  
Texas Exes Alumni Directory
Find lost classmates online with the Texas Exes Alumni Directory.
Career Network
Those searching the network will find TEXAS ConnEXions volunteering to share their experience and insight about occupations, industries, employers, labor market trends, and job relocation. The purpose is not to find jobs, recruit employees, sell products or services, or conduct surveys, but rather to network and share career information within the Longhorn community.
Texas Exes Chapters - Network and socialize with other alumni at Texas Exes chapter events with more than 100 chapters nationally and internationally.
Lifetime Forwarding E-mail Address - Show your UT pride with a prestigious "@alumni.utexas.net" e-mail address that redirects (forwards messages) to your current e-mail account.
Alumni Class Notes
Just got married? Got a new Job? Or maybe your first grand baby? If you’ve got some news to share, we’ve got the forum in which to share it. Submit your Alumni Class Note here. Be sure to include your name, degree, and year of graduation.
Member Benefits
The ALCALDE Magazine - A bimonthly publication featuring news about UT and your fellow Texas Exes.
Career Services
Texas Exes Career Services office provides invaluable feedback and tools int he form of consultations, assessments, and networking opportunities. You can utilize our virtual career center to access job listings, best practices for networking, and online career tools.
Texas Exes Business Network (TEBN) - The mission of the TEBN is to unite, inform, and network all alumni of The University of Texas at Austin for the purpose of greater success in business. Your involvement supports the Texas Exes’ mission to praise, promote, and protect The University of Texas at Austin as a leader among the world’s universities. This is one of several Texas Exes Chapter programs designed to provide involvement opportunities to Texas Exes members locally. Sometimes, proceeds from TEBN events help fund the local Texas Exes Chapter’s scholarships.
Gateway to the University
UT Library Use - Members may acquire free Courtesy Borrower cards at the Circulation Desk in the Perry-Castaneda Library which they may use to check out materials from units of the General Libraries. These cards are not accepted at the Law Library, the Center for American History, or the Humanities Research Center and do not provide remote access to proprietary databases which are restricted to UT Austin students, faculty and staff.
Online UT Library Search - Members have access to the (1) Academic Search Alumni Edition and the (2) Business Source Alumni Edition of the UT Libraries. The databases offer information in nearly every area of study including biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, psychology, religion & theology, and includes full text sources ranging from general periodicals to trade publications and top management journals.
(1) Academic Search™ Alumni Edition
Academic Search Alumni Edition is designed for the research needs of the post-college professional. The database provides full text for more than 2,300 journals as well as indexing and abstracting for more than 8,000 journals. The database offers information in nearly every area of academic study including biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, psychology, religion & theology, and more. Academic Search Alumni Edition also includes valuable peer-reviewed full-text journals, offering critical information from many sources.
For a complete list of journals in Academic Search Alumni, please visit the following URL: http://www.ebscohost.com/titleLists/a2-journals.pdf.
(2) Business Source® Alumni Edition
Business Source Alumni Edition is designed for the research needs of the post-college professional. The database provides more than 1,360 full-text business magazines and journals, of which 590 are peer-reviewed. This database includes publications in nearly every area of business including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance, econometrics, economics and more. Business Source Alumni Edition includes full text sources ranging from general periodicals to trade publications and top management journals. Additional full-text sources include country economic reports, industry reports, market research reports, company profiles and more.
UT Harry Ransom Center - Texas Exes members receive a special 15% discount on any level of membership to the Harry Ransom Center, a humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin. Members of the Ransom Center enjoy insider access and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the cultural wonders we keep secure for the future. They also receive invitations to exhibition openings and exclusive events; private exhibition and collection tours; valet parking at select events; and the latest news of acquisitions, programs, and more. To view additional benefits and the levels of membership, visit www.hrc.utexas.edu/membership. To take advantage of this offer, please contact Amy Martin, our Marketing and Membership Specialist, at 512-232-3669 or amym@austin.utexas.edu. (Discount does not apply to event tickets or Friends of Photography).
UT RecSports Programs - Texas Ex Members qualify for membership in the UT Recreational Sports Program. Facilities available include: Gregory Gym, Rec Center and Bellmont Hall. Semester ($200), Annual ($440), and daily ($10) memberships are available. For information call (512) 471-6370.
Texas Exes Tailgates at the Alumni Center - The Alumni Center opens its doors three hours prior to kick-off for every home football game. One adult guest and children under 18 are free when accompanied by a member. All other non-members are charged a $5 admission fee and must be accompanied by a member. Remember to bring your membership card or Life Member key tag for identification.
Member Discounts
Continuing Education - Texas Exes members receive exclusive discounts from continuing education providers. Details about the opportunities follow:
Informal Classes at the Texas Union - Members receive the discounted UT rate on any informal class by the Texas Union. Register or call for more information (512) 232-5277.
The Princeton Review, a recognized expert in college and graduate test prep and admissions offers members $200 off classroom and online courses preparing for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, SAT and ACT. Visit http://www.princetonreview.com/texex.aspx to obtain the promotional codes for your discount. Register online or by calling 800-2Review (800-273-8439).
Professional Development Center: Receive a 20% discount on workshops; $50 discount on Certificate Programs (512) 471-4633, (800) 687-7345.
Texas Executive Education with the McCombs School of Business is offering members a 20% discount on all open enrollment programs. This exclusive offer is valid for Spring 2009.
Thompson Conference Center Workshops: Members receive discounts on TCC computer workshops.
University Extended Evening Courses: $50 discount per 3-hour course (512) 471-2900.
Insurance:
Home and Auto Insurance - Members can now get auto, home and renters insurance at competitive rates from Liberty Mutual! See how much you could save with Liberty Mutual compared to your current insurance provider. For a free, no-obligation rate quote and coverage evaluation, call (888)721-3009, or http://www.libertymutual.com/texasexes for a free INSTANT online quote.
Insurance coverage, discounts, and credits vary by state. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify. Coverage provided and underwritten by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and its affiliates, 175 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA.
Short-Term Medical Insurance - Members are eligible to receive group rates on Short-Term Medical Insurance. For more information call 1-888-560-2586.
Moving Resources:
The Way to Move TM Texas Exes!
The Texas Exes have partnered with Stevens Worldwide Van Lines in a preferred moving program. This program offers personalized services to save you time and money on your move! Find out how you can receive cash rebates when you move with Stevens. CLICK HERE to request your FREE estimate! Be sure to mention you’re a member of Texas Exes to receive your benefits and discounts.
Bevo Move Center helps Texas Exes members move and switch their home services and utilities each year. Available nationwide, Bevo Move Center’s online comparison-shopping marketplace connects you to the services that power your life, like phone service, high-speed Internet, electricity and beyond.
Performing Arts:
Broadway Across America - Texas Exes members receive special pricing and pre-sale opportunities for Broadway Across America Austin shows. View all current ticket opportunities and purchase tickets online. You will need to create a member account in order to purchase tickets. Enter the special offer code ’texas’.
UT Texas Performing Arts - The Texas Exes have a Group Plus membership that allows any of our members to purchase tickets directly from UT’s Texas Performing Arts (excludes Broadway Across America - that is a separate member benefit). Purchases may be made over the phone or through the dedicated Texas Exes online ticket office that is populated with available seats in our group hold. Texas Exes members will receive a 15% discount to our season shows and are able to purchase tickets to any of the Texas Performing Arts’ concerts that are scheduled throughout the year before they go on sale to the public. Finally, a dedicated customer service representative is available to help our members should a special need or scenario arise.
Online: To purchase your tickets go to www.texasperformingarts.org/events and click on “Presales & Promotions” and enter your password (TXEX).
Phone: Please contact our Group Sales Manager, Rachel Schoen, at 512.471.0648 or rschoen@utpac.org to purchase tickets or for any special accomodations
Periodicals:
Austin Business Journal - Members are eligible for a 25% discount on any new 1-year subscription to the Austin Business Journal. Call (512)494-2500 to take advantage of this special offer.
Business Journals & Book of Lists - Members have exclusive, online access to 40 metro U.S. business journals and their Book of Lists. One of the best ways to "keep your finger on the pulse" of what's happening in your city. This is a MUST for anyone doing a remote job search! You must be logged into the Texas Exes website to access the member-only Business Journal website.
Horns Illustrated - 17 issues for $36. To place an order, call (877)34-TEXAS. Mention that you are a member of the Texas Exes.
Texas Monthly Magazine - Obtain a $6 discount on the annual subscription rate of $18 ($12 for 12 issues) plus a free travel guide, The Texas Traveler, with your subscription. To subscribe, send $12 along with your name and address to:
TEXAS MONTHLY
Dept. U, P.O. Box 1569
Austin, TX 78767
Or call (800)759-2000 for questions or to report a change of address. Mention code NUTA2.
Travel:
Flying Longhorns - The Texas Exes' travel program - the Flying Longhorns - was founded in 1961 on the premise that education doesn't end when you leave the University. Each year over 40 trips to exciting destinations in the U.S. and around the world are offered as a wonderful way to bring Texas Exes members, their family members, and their friends together. Bus and air charters are also offered for away football games. View the current trip schedule online.
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines - A unique new resort experience outside of Austin, Texas, Hyatt Regency Lost Pines is set on the outskirts of a 1,100-acre nature preserve. Guests are immersed in an environment that blends nature and luxury creating an unparalleled wilderness retreat ideal for spa or golf getaways, family vacations or romantic getaways.
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The rate code for University of Texas is: CR#19744
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Guest room discount: 20% off rate of day (based on availability)
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Golf discount: 20% off golf rate of day (based on availability)
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To book a reservation: Call (800) 233-1234 or log on to hyatt.com.
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When booking the reservation online, enter CR#19744 in the "Group/Corporate #" box on the reservation page.
University Federal Credit Union - Members qualify for UFCU services. For membership inquiries call (800)252-8311 or visit www.ufcu.org.
University of Texas Club - The $250 initiation fee is waived for Texas Exes Members. For information on membership in the UT Club call Jenny Campbell at (512) 477-5800.
Affinity Partners
Longhorn MasterCard from Bank of America - Show your pride and do your school proud. Carry the card wherever you go and show the world where you’ve been. Each time you use your card to make a purchase you’ll be earning rewards points and helping Bank of America support your school, at no additional expense to you! Proceeds are used to benefit student scholarships and Camp Texas.
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