University of Texas Austin - Cactus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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STUDENT LANDMAN ASSOCIATION T j andmen Mix Informally The members of the Student Landman Association get a head start on their careers by gaining ex- posure to the business and industry professionals, Michael Collier, SLA president, said. The organization was open to all petroleum and pre-petroleum land management students. Through activities sponsored by the group, members got acquainted with the oil business on a more per- sonal level than that taught in the classroom. Mixing business and pleasure made learning an enjoyable experience for everyone. At the three meetings held each semester, professionals were invited to speak and mix informally with members. Industry people also participated in annual golf tournaments, skeet shoots, and tennis and racquetball tournaments. A barbecue was held at the Copeland Inn in 1983. SLA kept a mailing list of about 350 people who were either UT alum- ni or interested in The University ' s PLM program and its graduates. Those on the mailing list were invited to participate in SLA events, and Collier said the response was excellent. In a more formal setting, seminars were given by professionals familiar with the UT curriculum. In the Spring, 1984, Hugh Scott, a Houston oil and gas attorney, held a seven part series on the PLM industry. Social interaction in very informal environments was also important to members of the SLA, which was why they could occasionally be found at the Scholz Garten. The association rented the hall and provided beer. Interaction with working landmen gave members valuable contacts which helped them in the job market. Industry people recognize that when you ' re in the SLA, you ' re demonstrating your enthusiasm and desire to become a professional land- man. It really makes a difference, Collier added. Neysa Wissler FIRST ROW: Keith Clark Carter, Ghita Carter, Chris Leigh Hayes, Heidi Hayes, Susan Hayes. SECOND ROW: James C. Brooks, Michael Edward Collier, Susan Michelle Peters, Michael Sanchez, William Craig Dicker- sun, Kelly Sean May, Jennifer Leigh Symon, Sharon K. Wade, Jim E. Wade, Alison Jo Easley, Stewart Wells McDowell, Brett Alan Butterfield, Kim Butterfield, H. M. Huntor Pyle. THIRD ROW: Elizabeth Young, Jonathan Harris Young, J. Kelley Young, Bruce Alan Fatheree, W T illiam Maurice Christian, Robert Edward Dempsey, Tana L. Meacham. Scott James Schanen. Mark Jeffrey Goss, Lisa G. Thomas, Steve Frederick Himes Robin Done Belknap, Beth Elaine Peterson, Page Grant Pittman Pati Dale McLemore, Gary D. Richardson. FOURTH ROW: Robert C Tomaszewski, Rosanne Alison Dolch, Joe Wheat, Scott Dion Marrs, Tom- my Edgar Hardisty, Phil A. McKinney, Stephanie Ann Nelson, Charlie T Patillo, Stephen Lee McNeill. FIFTH ROW: Danid Keith Bargainer Rhonda Daniel Reed, Patrick Joseph Lawlor, Carl Michael Nordstrand Jeff Adam Bourgeois, Barbara Diane Burton, Jackie Marie O ' Daniel Jeanne Marie Erger. 320 Student Landman Association

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MICROBIOLOGY MEDICAL-TECHNICAL STUDENT SOCIETY ociety Hears Health Lab Reps til i If you look through a microscope at a specimen of E. coli, you would think of the size of our organization, said Micro-Med Tech Society presi- dent Debs Payne. Payne said the society was proud of the fact that they were not selective in their membership. Anyone genuinely interested in microbiology or medical technology was welcome to join the society any time during the year. The organization reached out and informed those students concerned with employment prospects and graduate study possibilities. The society also showed its interest in helping those in its organization by sponsoring speakers during each semester. The Methodist Hospital in Houston, the Health Science Center in Dallas and each state health laboratory sent representatives to speak to the society during the fall semester. Having these speakers gave socie- ty members a chance to hear firsthand what it is like to be a microbiologist or a medical techni- cian, Payne said. Since the organization consisted mostly of juniors and seniors, they were able to use the resources of their comrades in discussing their classes, instructors and future plans. Although the Micro-Med Tech Society was small in comparison to the Micro-Med Tech honor society, Tri-Beta, these two organizations worked together. Both organizations concerned themselves with establishing better relations with the faculty and staff in the Department of Microbiology. In order to facilitate better rela- tions, the two organizations spon- sored mixers during the fall and spr- ing semesters. We were able to reach out and help one another, Payne said. Knowing that graduation is almost here, I feel I am informed enough to make my decisions for the future, too, member Michael Schiller said. Payne said the dedication of the of- ficers, the faculty and the members ' contributions gave the society an outstanding year. Patricia Michele Lehman W: K.uhlrcn Kllen Rogers, Karin Lynn Jouffnson, Ida Lou Rodreguez, Shonnon DeAnn Bohmfalk. Deborah Ann Payne. SECOND ROW IMMIIT I ompkins, Llonn Km .icinski, Dana Lynn White, Michael Paul Schiller. Microbiology Medical-Technical Student Society 319

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UNIX KKSm STUDENT GEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION eologists Field Skills i indie job The I ' niviTsity Student ( . nil I he America! tioii nl ' Petroleum Geologists offered their members professional -ocial oppor- tunities in l ' Field trips gave the student ! ts exposure to mineral roller - itside the United Stales. The ins 1 raveled to Mexico dur- ing the Crist mas break. Richardson, natural sciences senior, said that the two-week trip I nvaluahle to the members in learning more about mineralogy. In February, the groups went to Busta Monte Cave and Lost Maples in Kerrville, Texas. In addition, the v students traveled to Port Aransas to work on the Longhorn, a IT owned research boat, to collect water samples. ( )t her ventures included a raft trip down the Colorado River in April. Even the group ' s fundraisers were related to geological studies. One money-maker was the sale of field trip guidebooks. In 1984, the book ' s topic was the cretaceous and tertiary settlements of Central Texas. These guides were sold through the Bureau of Economic Geology, with the profits going to the USGS. Rich ardson said that the students relied heavily on their two advisors, Thor Hansen, assistant professor of geology, and Edward Jonas, professor of geology. Both were instrumental in helping the organization plan its field trips and programs. They also helped the field trips become more educational by sharing their knowledge with the group, Richard- son said. Richardson said the USGS and AAPG both aimed their efforts at enlightening members about their careers by providing the professional experience and practical experience essential to gaining the interest of potential employers. You get a lot more experience and general field work with USGS, which is exactly why we sponsor field- oriented events, said Richardson. Mary Whitehead M;irk Shflhurne. I.aura !. Hill. John I ' .ml rt vnj;hl. Da id Kduard 1 rli.-mski. Brian Joeph i Donald 1 ' rcniiss r.ill.r ' ,]) Kd V l..n:rcl Jane ri-mi- Work. William Chr n Ann iinc-r, KciluTt Russell Tarver. THH David Clynn Br Frank lin Smith, Thoni , nith. Thor A. H irffery Lamar Hic-han: i ' -rain. ' I ' crc a l.vnn l.uri-. William ! r. Krista Deanne Hnlland.Calhci ' Kxiwin Thompson. University Student Geological Association 321