Preview Weekend 2008 Agenda

Below you will find a detailed agenda for Texas MBA Preview Weekend, which will be updated regularly to reflect any changes or additions. Please check back periodically to get the most up-to-date information available. Spouses and significant others are welcome to attend certain events throughout the program (noted in third column). When not involved with Preview Weekend specific events, spouses and significant others are invited to join our Students and Significant Others Network (SAS Network) for coinciding events scheduled throughout the weekend to introduce you to Austin and other potential Texas MBA spouses.

The MBA Program Office in the College of Business Administration (CBA 2.316) will serve as a meeting point throughout the day Thursday, April 10th. Class visits and Tours will begin from there.

Breaks will be provided during Preview Weekend's longer sessions.

Please note the following symbols cited within the agenda to denote additional details about each event:

$ There may be additional costs associated with this event.
+ Shuttle services provided for this event

Thursday, April 10th

TIME	EVENT	SPOUSE/SIG OTHER (S/SO)	LOCATION
All day	Registration and Check-in	-	McCombs School of Business 21st & Speedway Ave MBA Program Office - CBA 2.316
8:00 am – 4:00 pm	Class Visits	No S/SO Involvement - See SAS Agenda	McCombs School of Business MBA Program Office - CBA 2.316
2:00 pm	Optional McCombs Tours	S/SO Welcome	McCombs School of Business MBA Program Office - CBA 2.316
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm	Graduate Marketing Network/Graduate Finance Association Boat Cruise +	S/SO Welcome	Town Lake Austin Capital Cruises Dock 208 Barton Springs Rd.
3:00 pm	Optional University Tours	S/SO Welcome	McCombs School of Business MBA Program Office - CBA 2.316
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm	Hotel Check-in (if applicable)	-	Sheraton Austin Hotel 701 E. 11th St. (@ Trinity St)
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm	Welcome Reception & Dinner $ +	S/SO Welcome	219 West, Downtown Austin Meal Provided
8:00 pm	Think & Drink $	S/SO Welcome	Downtown Austin

Friday, April 11th

TIME	EVENT	SPOUSE/SIG OTHER (S/SO)	LOCATION
8:00 am	Registration, Check-in and Meet-up with Mentors	S/SO Welcome or see SAS Agenda	McCombs School of Business MBA Program Office - CBA 2.316
8:10 am	Walk with Mentors to Breakfast / Morning Presentation	S/SO Welcome or see SAS Agenda	UT Campus
8:30 am	Breakfast with Your Mentor Defining the Texas MBA Brand Welcome from Dir. of Admissions Welcome from Associate Dean Faculty Showcase	S/SO Welcome or see SAS Agenda	Texas Union Santa Rita Suite 2247 Guadalupe (24th & Guadalupe) Meal Provided
12:00 pm	Lunch	No S/SO Involvement - See SAS Agenda	Texas Union Santa Rita Suite 2247 Guadalupe (24th & Guadalupe) Meal Provided
1:00 pm	Case Discussions / Mock Classes	No S/SO Involvement - See SAS Agenda	McCombs School of Business GSB 3.138 GSB 3.106 GSB 3.130
2:00 pm	Student Organization Fair	No S/SO Involvement - See SAS Agenda	McCombs School of Business Atrium
2:30 pm	Women’s Panel (optional)	No S/SO Involvement - See SAS Agenda	McCombs School of Business GSB 2.124
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm	Optional Information Sessions International Opportunities Map Trips Investment Fund Venture Fellows	No S/SO Involvement - See SAS Agenda	McCombs School of Business
3:30 - 4:30 pm	MBA Investment Fund/Venture Fellows Happy Hour $ +	S/SO Welcome	Scholz 1607 San Jacinto
4:30 - 6:00 pm	Combined Student Organization Happy Hour $ +	S/SO Welcome	Scholz 1607 San Jacinto
7:00 pm	Graduate Business Council's McCombs Community BBQ +	S/SO Welcome	Stubbs BBQ Meal Provided

Saturday, April 12th

TIME	EVENT	SPOUSE/SIG OTHER (S/SO)	LOCATION
8:30 am	Breakfast	No S/SO Involvement - See SAS Agenda	McCombs School of Business Atrium Meal Provided
9:00 am	Intro from Asst Dean Garza Financial Aid Session	No S/SO Involvement - See SAS Agenda	McCombs School of Business GSB 2.126
10:00 am	Student Services and Career Services Showcase	No S/SO Involvement - See SAS Agenda	McCombs School of Business GSB 2.126
11:15 am	MBA Alumni Network Showcase	No S/SO Involvement - See SAS Agenda	McCombs School of Business GSB 2.126
11:45 am	Hands On Opportunities: Case Competitions & Plus Program Showcase	No S/SO Involvement - See SAS Agenda	McCombs School of Business GSB 2.126
1:00 pm	Farewell Lunch	S/SO Welcome	UT Club Meal Provided