BFSA Holiday Gathering

RSVP: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/sos/survey/37908157/index.cfm

We are happy to announce our the Black Faculty and Staff Association’s Annual Holiday Gathering, on Saturday, December 12, 2009.  We will again gather at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center beginning at 6:00 p.m.  This is an opportunity for us to show our appreciation for to our membership, award our Dr. James L. Hill Education Scholarship, and be thankful for another year of success as an organization.

IMPORTANT! There is limited space at this event which will provide a dinner, entertainment and evening beverages. Your spot at this event is NOT confirmed until you receive an email confirmation from Kyle Clark, President of BFSA. Preference for a space will be given to members who have currently paid their dues to the organization (for the 2009-2010 academic year), invited guests, and dignitaries.  Paid members and invited guests are allowed to bring ONE companion only. If you are not a paid member or invited guest, you cannot bring a guest.

You will receive a confirmation email and we ask that you be patient as we manage the list of attendees.

Wallace Jefferson, Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court, Speaks

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009
12:15-1:30 p.m.
Bass Lecture Hall
Admission: Free
http://www.utexas.edu/lbj/cpg/event_detail.php?id=40

The Center for Politics and Governance’s Perspectives series presents Wallace Jefferson, chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court. Jefferson was appointed chief justice in September 2004 by Gov. Rick Perry.

Sanya Richards Named Outstanding Texas Ex

2010 Outstanding Young Texas Ex Award Recipients Announced

Four University of Texas alumni have been chosen by the Texas Exes to receive the 2010 Outstanding Young Texas Ex Award. The Texas Exes inaugurated the award in 1980 to recognize young alumni who are distinguished in their fields and have demonstrated a continuing interest in The University of Texas and the Texas Exes. A recipient must be younger than 40 on January 1 of the year in which the award is presented. Sarah Aubrey, JD ’98, is a television and film producer who lives in Santa Monica, CA Robert Hamilton, MPA ’02, JD ’02, is a former attorney and public affairs officer for the U.S. Army in Iraq who currently lives in Austin, TX. Jake Margo, BA ’97, is a family medicine physician in Rio Grande City, TX. Sanya Richards, who attended UT from 2002-2005, is a World Champion 400-meter track and field runner. She currently lives in Round Rock, TX All four alumni will be honored at a ceremony to be held at the Alumni Center during the May commencement. For more information about Ms. Richards, visit her website:   http://www.sanyarichards.net/

Butler School of Music Fundraiser

The University of Texas at Austin, Butler School of Music presents: An Evening of World Music at Momo’s Club by the UT Ethnomusicology Ensembles

Friday, December 4

8 pm – 2 am

Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Cover  $8; $5 with student ID
The show is a fundraiser and all door profits will be used to support our groups

‘Bereket’ MIDDLE EASTERN ENSEMBLE  (8-9 pm)

ANDEAN ENSEMBLE    (9:15-10:15 pm)

MARIACHI ENSEMBLE   (10:30-11:30 pm)

CONJUNTO ENSEMBLE  (11:45-12:45 am)

CARIBBEAN  &  STEEL PAN ENSEMBLES  (1-2 am)

Momo’s Club
618 W 6th St # 200 (above Katz’s Deli)
http://www.momosclub.com/

Black Student Graduation- December 3, 2009

BLACK STUDENT GRADUATION CEREMONY

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Special Events Room, McCombs School of Business

CBA 3.304

6:00pm

The 2009 Fall Black Graduation Committee would like to invite you to celebrate the academic achievements of Black students on campus. This year’s event is set for Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 6:00pm in the Special Events Room of the Business School. This year’s ceremony includes an undergraduate and Black faculty address, graduate recognition awards, and a reception dinner to follow.

We know that you recognize the importance of acknowledging these graduates for their accomplishment despite being considered under-represented here at The University of Texas. Your presence does not go unnoticed and would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for everything you do in making this University inclusive for students of color and we hope to see you soon!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Laura Izuegbu at laurali@mail.utexas.edu.

Laura U. Izuegbu

The University of Texas at Austin
School of Nursing
Fall 2009

laurali@mail.utexas.edu
laurali05@hotmail.com
832-276-2308

Coats for Kids Volunteer Opportunity

Join BFSA in volunteering at the 23rd annual Coats for Kids event

Saturday, December 5, 2009

12:30-3:00pm

Palmer Event Center

900 Barton Springs Road

Free parking will be available for volunteers at One Texas Center on 505 Barton Springs Road and transportation will be provided to the volunteer site.  Our group will be “personal shoppers” assisting in distributing coats to the needy children of Austin.

Please RSVP at the following link by Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at noon.  Please keep in mind that shifts fill up very quickly, so the sooner you RSVP, the better!

Volunteer at Coats for Kids:  http://www.engr.utexas.edu/sos/survey/24458745/index.cfm

To donate coats, please take them to the nearest Jack Brown Cleaners by Wednesday, December 2nd: http://www.jackbrowncleaners.com/locations.htm

If you have questions about this event, please contact LT Robinson at LT@austin.utexas.edu or at (512) 232-5611.  Thanks in advance for considering volunteering for this important and worthwhile cause.

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Michael Clement

NAME:  Dr. Michael Clement

POSITION/TITLE:  Associate Professor of Accounting

HOMETOWN:  Washington, DC

DEGREE (S) AND SCHOOL(S) ATTENDED:

BBA, Baruch College

MBA, University of Chicago

PhD, Stanford University

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE:  Accounting and Finance

 

TIME AT UT:  Here since 1997

WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN:  A strong accounting department (we are ranked #1), good colleagues, and Austin is a nice place to live.

WHAT IS ONE THING YOU ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE MOST THIS SEMESTER/YEAR:  Spending time with my family.  My oldest son will be a freshman in college next year and I am looking forward to spending time with my wife and two sons.

WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION:  My dad.  He was a professor at a small college in Bedford Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, NY.  He was a real champion for diversity.

WHAT PROFESSION, OTHER THAN YOUR OWN, WOULD YOU LIKE TO ATTEMPT:  A filmmaker.  I would like to make powerful films that touch people.

HAVE YOU DISCOVERED A LOCAL GEM THAT BFSA MEMBERS SHOULD NOT BE WITHOUT IN AUSTIN:  For me it is the Texas Relays and the activities surrounding that event.  It is my favorite time of year.

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT A MEMORABLE CONVERSATION:  It was a conversation with Tyrone Willingham, who at the time was Notre Dame’s head football coach.  I asked him how I should choose from among multiple job offers that I was considering.  Without hesitating he said I should go where I could create the greatest opportunities for others.

Community Potluck! Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Wine Tasting & Scholarship Fundraising Event

Holiday Volunteer Opportunities

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Brown Santa Gift Wrapping

10:00am – 12:00pm

15400 Long Vista Drive

http://www.brownsanta.org/volunteer.html

Brown Santa is sponsored by the Travis County Sheriff’s office.  Their goal is to help 1600 families (that included approximately 10,000 children) have presents to open this holiday season.  We will be selecting items (board games, books, and toys) for the families and then wrapping the gifts.  All supplies will be provided.  All we have to do is just shop up and work!

RSVP for BROWN SANTA here:  http://www.engr.utexas.edu/sos/survey/29746503/index.cfm

 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2009
10:00am – 1:00pm
Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Road)
http://www.jlaustin.org/?nd=cfk_help

Join BFSA in volunteering at the 23rd annual Coats for Kids event. Free parking will be available for volunteers at One Texas Center on 505 Barton Spri…ngs Road and transportation will be provided to the volunteer site. Our group will be “personal shoppers” assisting in distributing coats to the needy children of Austin.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please look out for an RSVP by Friday, November 20, 2009 at 12:00pm. Please keep in mind that shifts fill up very quickly, so the sooner you RSVP, the better!  If you have questions, please contact LT Robinson at LT@austin.utexas.edu or at (512) 232-5611. Thanks in advance for considering volunteering for this important and worthwhile cause.

RSVP for COATS FOR KIDS here: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/sos/survey/24458745/index.cfm