Welcome to the on-line version of the Spring 2000 Record. Features A tribute to an American hero Barbara Jordan salute   Downstream from the dams Austin technopolis greets the world   An ounce of prevention Education-related projects tackle problems at their roots     Events Philanthropy center inaugurated Fourth managing for results conference held Global climate issues debated Female legislators discuss leadership State of the School address Marshall Center celebrates Post-Cold War policies discussed State of the American Presidency Symposium   Alumni Update Reyna heads Farm Credit Administration UT Graduate School honors Owens Jacquez named Seaway chief Pedersen selected 1999 distinguished alumnus Alumni Notes   Student Community GPAC reports on projects Journal publishes print, online editions PoWeR tackles women's issues Graduation convocation set Service Corner   Visitors Gallery Prominent child advocate gives talk State/local government officials visit Ben Barnes issues wake-up call Federal policymakers share insights International visitors offer new perspectives   What's New U.S.-Mexican program merges with new center Technology and public policy component added   Faculty News Teaching award winners announced EC fellow, diplomat bring expertise Faculty Appreciation Week Faculty notes    Research in Action 1999-2000 Policy Research Projects   Bulletin Board/Staff Notes The Record Online Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs The University of Texas at Austin Edwin Dorn, Dean The Record is published for students, faculty, alumni, and friends of the LBJ School. Articles and suggestions are always welcome. Produced by the LBJ School Office of Publications--Marilyn Duncan, Director Managing Editor: María de la Luz Martínez Website Production: Doug Marshall Staff Writers: María de la Luz Martínez, Marilyn Duncan, Rebecca Christie Go to: The Record Home Page 05 May 2000 Comments to lbjwmast@uts.cc.utexas.edu