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Horns Partner Survey

“You are needed,” said RFSA President, Norman Minter, and he listed a number of opportunities with RFSA and UT Austin that might interest you. RFSA is always looking for folks who are interested in being more active with one of the seven Interest Groups. Or, you may have an interest in one of the events planned for this spring on campus. Join in by completing the on-line HORNS Partner Survey and returning it to Carol Barrett at barrett@alumni.utexas.edu. Job Descriptions.

Medco Representatives Describe Its Pharmaceutical Services

How to speak to an actual customer service representative at Medco was one of the hot topics addressed at the Health Interest Group meeting on "Medco—How to Understand and Make the Most of Our Pharmaceutical Choices" at the February 10, meeting of the Health Interest Group at the Howson Branch Library. More

Prolotherapy Explained at Health Group Meeting

Prolotherapy, a non-traditional method for treating hip and knee pain was the subject of the talk given to the Health Interest Group November 19 at Howson Branch Library by Dr Bradley D. Fullerton, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist. More

Ethics, Politics, Research and Mercury Covered by Discussion Group

The discussion interest group continued its series of thoughtful presentations throughout the fall and early winter. Richard Furlong, past RFSA president and professor emeritus of civil, architectural and environmental engineering, opened this year's lectures with a discussion of ethics. More

Fine Arts Group Attends Austin Symphony Orchestra Rehearsals

The RFSA Fine Arts Group was invited to attend three semi-final rehearsals of the Symphony (a semi-final rehearsal is the last one before the dress rehearsal, and is usually the first time the instrumental or vocal soloists come together with the orchestra.) More

Retirees Eligible for Employee Discount Program

Retirees as well as active faculty and staff are eligible to participate in the Employee Discount Program that was recently announced by Human Resource Services. The names of participating vendors are listed on the HR web site: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/. Browse through the list, which is organized into shopping categories, to see the vendors that are taking part in the program and the discounts they are offering. Most vendors require a UT Faculty/Staff ID; others may want you to print out a coupon or enter a discount code on their web site.

Causes and Remedies of Depression Discussed at Health Group Meeting

Depression is the leading cause of disability in North America, said Dr. Patrick Nolan neurologist with Austin Diagnostic Clinic in his talk to members of the Health Interest Group at their October meeting in the Howson Branch Library. More

Financing Grandchildren's Education Is Topic of Investment Group

"How To Most Effectively Help Fund Your Grandchildren's College Education,"
 was the subject of the talk
 Larry Levi, vice president of investments for Wachovia Securities gave to the Finance/Investment Interest Group at Howson Branch Library on October 18. More

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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