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(8/26) Over 150 Attend Welcome Happy Hour
The Austin Alumni Association hosted its annual Welcome Happy Hour on August 26th and over 150 alumni/students/friends walked through the door at Nasty's Pub for an evening of fun, food and raffle prizes. Notable attendees included Dean Robert Hutchings, Courtney Brown (Class of '83), Larry Anazia ('10-'11 GPAC President) and Kristen Reynolds (Class of '05). The raffle included an iPod Nano (provided by Capitol Credit Union of Texas), dinner with the Dean (thank you Dean Hutchings), LBJ School items (thanks to GPAC), and assorted barware (thanks to Nasty's Pub). Visit www.lbjalumni.org for pictures
Leah Bojo wins 2010 Spirit of LBJ Award.
The LBJ School Austin Alumni Association received six nominations for the 2010 Spirit of LBJ Award.
All demonstrated unique and exceptional service to the LBJ Community. All six worked tirelessly to improve the on-campus life for LBJ students and in doing so positively affected not only the LBJ alumni community but the entire LBJ School community.
Award winner, Leah Bojo's, nominees included faculty, other students and staff. All raved about her involvement within the LBJ School and it was obvious that she clearly demonstrated the ideals set out by President Johnson when the LBJ School was founded 40-years ago. All alumni should applaud the great work of all our nominees but especially congratulate Leah Bojo as her work has made our degrees more valuable. For her efforts the Austin Alumni Association presented her with the 2010 Spirit of LBJ Award which includes a check for $500 and her name on a plaque which we hope to place in the LBJ School.
"I am honored and grateful to receive an award that represents the essence of the namesake of our school. Being presented with the Spirit of LBJ Award reminds me of the reasons that I chose the LBJ School and of all that I am learning here and will soon take out into the world. Thank you, Alumni Association, for all that you do!" Leah Bojo - August 2010
TAILGATING - LBJ Austin Alumni joins the Great Tailgate Society
Modern Tailgating at LBJ started in 2001 with three LBJ students eating breakfast tacos and drinking beer under the LBJ Breezeway. The next week they moved to the front of the LBJ School courtesy of two well timed icy-cold Pepsi's handed to UT Security. By 2004 the "Great Tailgate Society" included beer sponsors. By 2008 there were food sponsors, lawn games and more. NOW the "Great Tailgate Society" officially includes Alumni. The Austin Alumni Association has joined the "Great Tailgate Society" on behalf of ALL Association Members. Whether you stay for the whole time or just pop in... you will be welcomed with a howdy and a beverage. Bring the family, bring a friend and absolutely bring your spare change (look for the pickle jar).
*(7/10) - NOMINATIONS for the 2010 Spirit of LBJ Award are being accepted until July 31.
Do you know a current first year LBJer who has been exceptionally involved in the LBJ School and/or the LBJ Community? e-mail President - at - LBJAlumni.org
Austin Alumni Association announces its new board for 2010-2011. Congrats to Naila Ahmed - President; Ginger Lowry - VP; TJ Costello - Treasurer; Theresa Gage - Secretary.
TexasExes has invited the LBJ Austin Alumni Association to send a representative to sit on the TexasExes Council. This is a big honor for the Association and solidifies the LBJ Austin Alumni Association and the TexasExes Network. Lisa Loftus Otway will be our representative.
*(6/10) - LBJ Austin Alumni Annual Election Results
Congratulations to:
- Brian Hadley (2007)
- Lisa Loftus Otway (2004)
- Theresa Gage (2001)
Newly re-elected and elected to serve two-year terms on your Austin Alumni Association Board. The Board will get down to business at its July meeting where it will plan events and programs for the next year. If interested in attending e-mail president - at - lbjalumni.org
Thank you to Andrea Winkler (2007) for her service to the LBJ Austin Alumni community. Andrea stepped down from the board to take care of more pressing interests (her new baby boy). Her wit, professionalism and creativity will be sorely missed.
*(5/10) - LBJ Austin Alumni Annual Meeting and Elections - Read about the candidates
Saturday, June 12 at 2pm Freddie's Place (1703 South 1st Street - map).
(Family Friendly Event)
*(4/10) - Dean Hutchings Holds Reception, Praises Alumni
On March 25, 2010, New LBJ School dean Robert Hutchings held a reception for students and alumni to outline his vision of the LBJ School. While he sees a trend in a more global society, Dean Hutchings recognized the long and illustrious history of the school's locally focused graduates. Dean Hutchings also pointed out the success of the Austin Alumni Association and all graduates of teh school.
*(10/09) - Spirit of LBJ Award Winner
After long consideration of an excellent group of nominees, the LBJ School of Public Affairs Alumni Association's Austin Chapter is pleased to announce the winner of the Second Annual Spirit of LBJ Award. This year's deserving winner is Ms. Sarah Hutt Chen of Spring Texas. Read More.
*(10/09) - Photos from the Happy Hour Posted
Pictures from the Welcome Happy Hour at Nasty's Pub are now available to view in the Photos section of the site.
*(10/09) - Successful Welcome Happy Hour
What a turnout for the welcome happy hour on August 27th. Over 100 students and about 50 alumni treated themselve to pizza, beverages, and good conversation. Additionally, a raffle was held to raise money for the "Spirit of LBJ" Award and over $125 was raised towards the Award. The 2009 Award winner will be announced in September (if you care to donate click on the Donate Now button). The Austin Alumni Association worked with GPAC on this event and special thanks go to all the members of GPAC and the owners of Nasty's for helping with this hugely successful event.
* (9/08) - Austin Alumni Association announces new "Spirit of LBJ Award"
Recognizing the value of involvement in the LBJ School and the impact those highly involved while students have on all alumni and the Austin Alumni in general, an award has been established to recognize a student(s) who goes above and beyond. Details are still being ironed out, but the Austin Alumni Association envisions awarding the "Spirit of LBJ Award" during Orientation to a returning student who has exceeded expectations in terms of involvement in extracurricular activities, academic assistance, and relationship building. for more information, watch here or e-mail info@lbjalumni.org.
* (6/07) - Austin Alumni and LBJ Library FUTURE FORUM Team Up
The boards of the Austin Alumni Association and the LBJ Library FUTURE FORUM have agreed to a mutual support arrangement. The Austin Alumni board encourages all LBJ grads to join the FUTURE FORUM.
* (6/06) - Austin Alumni Association now a Member of the TexasExes Networks
Looking to offer even better service for the LBJ School Austin Alumni Community, the Austin Alumni Association has teamed up with the TexasExes Networks. This cooperative arrangement offers the Association better logistical services, use of TexasExes facilities, as well as stronger ties with the entire UT community.
