Member News for November 22, 2024

Got news? Looking for a job? Seeking funding for your startup or nonprofit? Want to share some good news about a big milestone in your life? Email the Editor and let us know! We’re excited to spotlight member milestones and opportunities. For example…

 

Not yet ready to let go of the hot weather? Then join Harvard entrepreneur-on-wheels Heather Buffo A.B. ‘15 for some homemade ice cream sandwiches and lots of bike-related fun at La Dolce Vélo's First Annual Season Finale TOMORROW, Saturday, November 23 from 3 to 6 pm at 900 Springdale Food Park. Fun event activities like cornhole, photo booth, and Bike Story Night are free. You can also get 10% off desserts. 

 

Andrew Brodsky PhD ‘17 earned his doctorate in business administration from Harvard Business School and is now management professor at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. Andrew has an amazing new book coming out in February, called PING: The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication. We are arranging an event for Andrew to speak to our club, and a bulk discount for those of you who would like to purchase his book. Save the date for Saturday, March 1 and watch this space for more… 

 

Haksoon Andrea Low A.B. ‘81 was accepted into Leadership Austin’s Essential 46-2025 class. Leadership Austin is one of the preeminent ways to get connected and make an impact on the Greater Austin area. You can develop your personal and professional leadership skills, learn about the issues affecting Greater Austin through open and balanced civic discussion, and build relationships with others across the region. Want to get involved? You have a friend there. Email Andrea to learn more. 


Heather Emerson A.L.M. ‘21 just launched a newsletter that is highlighting past Austin’s 40 Under 40 award winners. If you are new to Austin, or just want to learn more about the community, this is a great way to catch up on our most distinguished Austinites. Heather’s latest piece is up, which is a profile of LifeWorks CEO Liz Schoenfeld. The timing is perfect, since we have a Harvard Club of Austin service project with LifeWorks on December 7. Read Heather’s piece on Liz before you volunteer.

 

 

MORE WAYS TO CONNECT

 

Your local Harvard Club remains active and committed to building community here in Central Texas. In addition to the newsletter, here are some other ways that you can stay connected:

 

 

In Veritas,

John Miri, A.B. '98

President, Harvard Club of Austin