THE EUGENE MCDERMOTT
SCHOLARS PROGRAM
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
EVENTS
Jul 25, 2020
Virtual Town Hall
The new Board for 2020-2021 has been elected! Come meet the chairs and find your committee fit. Video conference details to come closer to the event date. Bring brunch!
Check your email for the invite!
Jul 2020
Mobile Pantries Volunteer Opportunity
The North Texas Food Bank could use some help with Mobile Pantry distributions this week during their "Pandemic Mobile" shifts. Volunteers must be 16+ years old and able to lift 25 pounds repeatedly in Texas summer weather.
Sign-up at this link
Sep 26, 2020
UT Dallas 50th Anniversary Gala
In celebration of 50 years, join UT Dallas for a special anniversary gala followed by an outdoor concert featuring the Richardson Symphony Orchestra and fireworks.
More information to come!
ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION
The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program Alumni Association was organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes. The Association is composed of graduates of the Eugene McDermott Scholars Program at the University of Texas at Dallas.
DEEDS NOT WORDS:
CHANGEMAKERS
Read about Carla ('17), Lydia ('19), and Paulina ('19), executive members of UTD Deeds Not Words, an on-campus organization advocating for women's reproductive rights
DEAR FUTURE COLLEAGUE
Read about Nancy Fairbank's non-profit organization dedicated to supporting underrepresented students applying to graduate school and competitive scholarships.
SUMMER 2020
GRANTS UPDATE
Learn more about the Victor L. Worsfold grants established by the Alumni Association and the projects they've supported this past year.
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DRIVE
The McDermott Alumni Association is committed to serving the McDermott Program, UT Dallas, and the greater Dallas community. Our generous members and supporters make our work possible. As we look back at what we have accomplished in 2018, we kick off our annual fundraising drive and ask for your support in continuing our mission into 2019 and beyond.
IN MEMORIAM:
MARGARET MCDERMOTT, 1912-2018
Our beloved benefactress, Margaret McDermott, passed away on May 3, 2018. Alumni of the McDermott Program shared their thoughts and memories.