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(8/25) On August 25, 2011, the Austin Alumni Association held its annual welcome happy hour. Check out the photos of the crowd of alumni, faculty and students!
The event gave new meaning to the word "hot!" More than 70 folks cooled off with drinks and delicious tapas at Hugo's (300 S. Lamar).
Look for more "hot" events like this coming up!
From Left to Right: Jennifer Diamond, Bryan Hadley, Lisa Loftus-Otway, Dr. Leigh Boske, Ginger Lowry
View More Event Photos at the LBJ School of Public Affairs Facebook Fan Page »
(7/11) On July 30, 2011, the board met and elected new officers for 2011-2012. Board members approved co-sponsoring the UT/LBJ Tailgate Society on Saturday, November 5, 2011 UT/Texas Tech Football Game. Come out to the LBJ Breezeway to join some relaxed fun with alumni, students and friends. Cold brews & food!!!
Special thanks to Theresa Gage, Secretary of the AAA Board, who donated a large grill to the Tailgate Society representatives Audra Teinert and Isabel Longoria (July 30, 2011).
Award nominees for the Spirit of LBJ Award were discussed and award amounts confirmed.
Announcement of 2011 Spirit of LBJ Award Winners will be made at the August 25, 2011 Welcome Happy Hour at Hugo's Restaurant & Bar, 300 S. Lamar (5:30-7:30 pm).
(6/11) The LBJ School Austin Alumni Association held the Annual Meeting on June 11, 2011 at Takoba in East Austin. The board welcomed a new At-Large Member, Jennifer Diamond ('09).
*(5/10) - LBJ Austin Alumni Annual Meeting and Elections - Read about the candidates
Saturday, June 11 at 1pm TAKOBA (1411 East 7th Street - map).
(Family Friendly Event)
A chance to vote for your board members, hear from the board president, get a financial update, and help pick activities and priorities for the next year.
(4/1) - 2011 "Spirit of LBJ Award" Nominees now being accepted
The LBJ School Austin Alumni Association announced that as of April 1 it is taking nominations for the 4th annual awarding of the Spirit of LBJ Award. Details and nominee requirements can be found by clicking on the Spirit of LBJ Award link (on the left hand side of your screen). The 2011 winner will be announced in August.
(3/25) - Annual Campaign hits 50% of goal
You may have seen the letter in the mail or recieved an e-mail, regardless we still need your help to reach our campaign goal for 2011 and to qualify for the full matching funds from Ben Barnes for the Spirit of LBJ Award. Please read the hompage for our mission statement and/or get an early start by clicking on the "donate now" link at left. Download the snail-mail version HERE.
Ben Barnes offers Matching Donation for Spirit Award
Former Lt. Governor Ben Barnes has generously agreed to donate up to $1,000 towards the Spirit of LBJ award. This is a matching donation based on the number of MEMBER donations received towards the Award during the current Annual Campaign. Please click on the "Annual Campaign" button on the left side of the screen and help support the Austin Alumni Association and the Spirit of LBJ Award. Your donation will help ensure we receive Gov. Barnes’ full participation.
Call for interested parties
Have you been an admirer of all your LBJ School Austin Alumni Association has accomplished? We are looking for members interested in sitting on the board or one of our committees. Elections will be held in June at the Annual Meeting. Contact President@LBJalumni.org for more details.
(2/15) - LBJ School Gear Available Online
The LBJ School Austin Alumni Association continues to support GPAC and its efforts. In order to keep LBJ alumni well dressed and keep GPAC well funded we are offering a link to the NEW GPAC Merchandise Page (http://lbjmerchandise.weebly.com). The LBJ merchandise sold via the website is managed by the LBJ School of Public Affairs’ Graduate Public Affairs Council (GPAC) and not the LBJ Austin Alumni Association. All payments for merchandise goes to GPAC, who uses the funds for student organizations and activities. GPAC is responsible for correspondence regarding the order and the timely delivery of the merchandise. All questions and comments should be sent to GPAC via the Contact Form on the website (http://lbjmerchandise.weebly.com).
(2/15) - LBJ School hires new Alumni Coordinator
. LBJ School Austin Alumni Association welcomes Michelle Potter-Bacon to Austin and the LBJ Community. Ms. Potter-Bacon will be coordinating alumni relations and alumni interaction. As the home city alumni association, the LBJ School Austin Alumni Association anticipates working closely with Ms. Potter-Bacon and contuing our efforts to increase the value of being an alum of the LBJ School.
(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
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.
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.
*(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.
* (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.
