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Memorial Service Planned for David M. Austin

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, October 10, at the Utopia Theater, School of Social Work at 1925 San Jacinto Boulevard for David M. Austin, professor emeritus of school work, who died on May 29 in Berea, Ky., at the age of 84.

Austin joined the university's School of Social Work in 1973 and held the Bert Kruger Smith Centennial Professorship. During his 24 years at the university, he served as acting dean of the School of Social Work (1991-93) and was director of the school's Center for Social Work Research from 1974-79. He received numerous teaching awards including UT-Austin's Lora Lee Pederson Teaching Excellence Award and University Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award and was honored nationally for his research, particularly in the area of human service management.

Austin earned his doctor's degree in social welfare at Brandeis University. He is survived by his wife, Zuria Farmer Austin, and two sons, Clayton Austin and Paul Austin, a daughter, Dr. Judith Austin; and eight grandchildren.

For more information, please call the School of Social Work, 512-471-5457.

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