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*Ambassador Robert Hutchings - new Dean of the LBJ School of Public Affairs
Dear LBJ Faculty, Staff, Students and Alumni and Campus Colleagues:
I am pleased to announce that Ambassador Robert Hutchings has been appointed, effective March 22, 2010, as our new Dean of the LBJ School of Public Affairs. Bob's personal role in shaping world affairs over the course of his diplomatic career, in combination with his strong academic and teaching career at Princeton, set the stage for him to lead the LBJ School to even higher levels of excellence. A press release will be forthcoming to announce Bob's appointment, probably tomorrow.
Let me take this opportunity to also give special thanks to our distinguished interim Dean, Bob Inman, for his excellent leadership during this time of transition in the Dean's office. This is the second time that the Admiral has stepped up to the plate to lead the LBJ School during a critically important time of transition. I know you join me in expressing thanks, appreciation, and admiration for Bob Inman's outstanding leadership as interim Dean.
I also want to give special thanks to Bob Wilson for his strong leadership as our search committee chairman and thanks also to each member of the search committee for a job well done. Bob Wilson's skillful, persistent, and patient focus on excellence along with the hard work of our very strong search committee played a very large role in bringing this search process to a successful conclusion.
Ambassador Hutchings and his wife, Kim, are very excited about moving to Austin and joining the LBJ School of Public Affairs. Please join me in welcoming both Bob and Kim and congratulating the Ambassador on his selection as Dean of the LBJ School. Bob's email address is hutchngs@princeton.edu (please note that hutchngs is not a typo in Bob Hutchings email address).
Sincerely,
Steven W. Leslie
Executive Vice President and Provost
*Student/Alumni Tailgate
Tailgaiting was never so much fun! Alumni joined the LBJ Students for the "Great Tailgate Society" tailgate before the Colorado game on October 10th. Good times and good food for all. So much fun was had, the students invited alumni to join them again on November 7th for the tailgate before the Central Florida Game. Join us for an early start to a Great Day.
*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.
*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.
*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.
* New Board Installed, Fall Events Planned
The Austin Alumni Association reelected Karen Latta '97 as President for the 2009-'10 fiscal year. In fact all incumbents were reelected to the board and and their executive roles. Professor Leigh Boske was invited to join the board as a non-voting member, thus offering the faculty direct input into functions and events. The board reported a successful fundraising campaign allowing it to sponsor and host more quality events this year. To start things off, the board will be announcing the 2009 winner of the "Spirit of LBJ Award" in September. But to kick off the school year, the Austin Alumni Association will co-host a happy hour with GPAC at Nasty's Pub on August 27th starting at 5:30pm.
* ANNUAL MEETING Called for June 16th
The Annual Meeting of the LBJ School Austin Alumni Association will be on June 16, 2009 at Sholz' Biergarten. Speakers will be current Association president Karen Latta ('97) and Dean Selection Committee member Susan Rieff ('80).
* 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.
* Spring Policy Colloquium a HUGE success
Professor Sherri Greenburg lead the way for a panel of Former Lt. Gov Bill Ratcliff, Paul Burka (Texas Monthly, and Ross Ramsey (Texas Weekly) to add their thoughts to the happenings and mysteries of the recently closed 80th Texas Legislative Session. A crowd approaching 75 proved the the legislative session was quite interesting, the panel offered great insight, and the Austin Alumni Assocition once again held a successful and timely policy colloquium.
* Board to Form 3 New Sub-committees
The Board of the Austin Alumni Association voted to form three new sub-committees (Communications, Career Services, and Policy Colloquium) responsible for specific Association needs. "These committees are a necessary development directly associated with the rapid growth and respect the Association has encountered over the last few years." says Association president TJ Costello '03. e-mail Alumni@lbjalumni.org.
* 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.
* 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.
