by Jean F. Meeks, Ph.D. on October 30, 2011
Being a household with small kids, this weekend has been filled with Halloween events. Nate’s preschool had its annual party, which is great for the little ones and Ella’s elementary school produced another fantastic Highland Park Elementary HOOT Carnival. The HOOT is produced by the PTA and raised $40,000 last year for the school. This weekend also [...]
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by Jean F. Meeks, Ph.D. on May 17, 2011
This Saturday, a few dozen friends came together for a private party at the Black Lagoon Gallery in Austin, TX to honor Kenneth Dion, PhD (stage right) as he celebrated the completion of his dissertation and earning a PhD from The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Dion is a fellow recovering paramedic and former emergency nurse [...]
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by Jean F. Meeks, Ph.D. on May 11, 2011
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending an event for Leadership Austin hosted at The University of Texas Club. Since 1979, Leadership Austin has been instrumental in helping Central Texans, from diverse backgrounds, discover and foster community leadership. Programs include topic focused monthly breakfast meetings, immersion experiences for people new to Austin, and extended cohorts focused on emerging leaders and [...]
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by Jean F. Meeks, Ph.D. on May 9, 2011
To my left is a recovering media producer who now uses her powers as the campaign manager for a not-for-profit called Hope Phones. They recycle our old mobiles and use the proceeds to give cell phones to health workers in developing countries to expand the reach of their health services. A table away, is an intellectual property attorney who [...]
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by Jean F. Meeks, Ph.D. on May 7, 2011
Saybrook University President Mark Schulman, PhD and Director of Alumni Affairs George Aiken, PhD stopped in Dallas and Austin to visit with alumni and their families this weekend. In Austin, a group of more than a dozen people from Central Texas gathered for a great dinner at the historic Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill in [...]
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