EWMBA eZine - Week of November 6, 2008

Greetings from the EWMBAA Career Services Committee

The purpose of the Career Services Committee of the EWMBAA is to enable EWMBA students to successfully identify, investigate and achieve their career goals. We are the voices of our fellow students. We communicate major issues with our ability to be in position for our next career move by communicating and working closely with the EWMBA Career Services and bringing workshops and presentations closer to the EWMBA students. In the past year, we've launched three great initiatives and events such as the Careers in Finance Panel managed by Kae Huang and Sai Natarajan, the Founders Forum organized by Kelly Lu, as well as the Focus on the Firm series launched by Laiq Chughtai.

Future initiatives will include informal dinners with EWMBA alumni, further improving accessibility of career events by providing webcast presentations and call-in line for off-site attendees. We will also explore collaboration with other organizations and institutions around the bay area to co-organize and co-sponsor career events.

Kae Huang
Co-Chair, Career Services Committee

Spring Electives

Bidding is about to get on its way. Do you know what electives you want to take?

Time to ask your questions at the Discussion Forum and to help your peers figure out the pros and cons of next semester’s electives.

Save the date: Ronald McDonald House Thanksgiving Volunteering Event

We had one of the best turnouts last month at the SF food bank volunteering event (click link for photos). Let's keep up the momentum in giving back to the community! Please join us to prepare thanksgiving meal for families whose seriously illl children are receiving treatment at a nearby hospital. The event will be in San Francisco on Thanksgiving day Thurs 11/27 from 10:30am to 1pm. To sign-up, stay tuned for an evite in the coming week.

EWMBAA Elections

It’s time to hold our own annual elections for the Evening and Weekend MBA Association (EWMBAA). The offices below are open for the 2009 calendar year.

Below are brief descriptions of the four offices:

President: Serves as representative and spokesperson for the association; presides over association meetings; and ensures that the decisions of officers are excluded; represents the EWMBA student population at a variety of Haas-wide functions; communicates regularly with the EWMBA Program Office staff. Please note that this position requires flexibility in your schedule and the ability to come to Haas during the day for special meetings or events.

Vice-President: Assists the president, and assumes the responsibilities of the president in the president’s absence. This position serves as a lead liaison to the Full-time MBA Association.

Treasurer: Maintains the accounts of the association, handles the receipts and disbursements of the association funds, and presents financial reports to the board.

Secretary: Maintains the integrity of the bylaws and processes of the association; conducts elections and referenda; records the minutes of association meetings; and assumes the responsibilities of the vice-president in the vice-president’s absence.
Leadership of Haas committees is also a key part of each executive role. Each officer typically oversees two of the following student committees during the year: Academic Affairs, Admissions and Orientation, Alumni Affairs, Career Services, Communications, Community Services, and Social.

If you are interested in running for one of these offices, please e-mail your intention to dhiren_bhatia@mba.berkeley.edu by 6:00pm, Wednesday, November 12, 2008. In your e-mail subject line, include EWMBA ELECTIONS, your name and the office you wish to run for. For example “EWMBA: Dhiren Bhatia: Secretary.” Those who register by the deadline will receive instructions for submitting candidacy materials.

The current EWMBAA officers listed below are happy to speak with you if you have any questions about a particular position:
+President, Jasmin Young (jasmin@mba.berkeley.edu)
+Vice-President, Krupa Singampalli (krupa_singampalli@mba.berkeley.edu)
+Treasurer, Amandeep Juneja (amandeep_juneja@mba.berkeley.edu)
+Secretary, Dhiren Bhatia (dhiren_bhatia@mba.berkeley.edu)

4th Annual Haas Diversity in Business Conference
Date: Friday, November 7
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: International House

“Beyond Labels: Diversity in Thought and Action”

Please join us for an amazing lineup of keynote speakers, panelists, and networking opportunities for both students and professionals.

For more information: http://diversity.haas.berkeley.edu
Online registration: http://diversity.haas.berkeley.edu/2008/registration.html
Keynote Speeches by: Ronnie Lott and Harris Barton
For more information, please contact Daisuke Tanaka at daisuke_tanaka@mba.berkeley.edu.


Speaking to the Media with Emmy award-winning Dan Mogulof, Executive Director of UC Berkeley’s Media Affairs
Date: Friday, November 7
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Location: S489

Whatever career path you may be pursuing, an understanding of how the media works is essential. The Haas Leadership Club is therefore offering MBA students a high level overview of media relations and a chance to learn some key aspects of speaking to a reporter. Interested participants will also have the opportunity to speak to a reporter and cameraman using the short case materials provided on Wednesday. Places are very limited.

1. Review of the media today
2. Overview of communications best practices
3. You and the media
4. Opportunity for those interested to practice being interviewed on camera (after 2pm)

***Final sign up here***
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=gw83bNVna3mAauYwqn1krQ_3d_3d

$5 for members; $15 for non-members. All revenues go towards funding the cost of this event (camera equipment, lunch, HBS case study) and expanding the range of future events we organize.

Leadership Club membership is still only $20 and lasts the entire academic year!

Please contact john_woods@mba.berkeley.edu with any questions



>play conference 2008

Date: Saturday, November 15Time: All day; event starts at 8 AM
Location: Bank of America Forum
Website: www.playconference.org
Interested in learning more about the impact that technology and digital media innovation is making in a variety of markets and industries?Organized entirely by student members of the Digital Media and Entertainment Club at Haas, >play brings together creative professionals, industry leaders, and academics to discuss the trends and challenges that face technology and digital media industries. Now in its fourth year, the conference continues to provide networking opportunities, engaging discussions, and sneak peeks at the latest technology.Volunteering gains you free admission in exchange for a few hours of your time to help event organizers on the day of the event.Please e-mail Monica Khan (monica_khan@mba.berkeley.edu) if you would like to be a volunteer or have any questions.



CEO Spotlight Event – Steve Rendle, North Face presented by the GM&S Club
Date: Monday, November 17Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm**
Location: Wells Fargo Room
How: Signup information and costs http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=170133

Steve Rendle’s secrets to leading The North FaceEver wonder what it takes to become a successful business leader? The 2nd annual CEO Spotlight event gives you the opportunity to learn from those who have taken risks, made difficult decisions, balanced work and family, and become successful leaders along the way.
Agenda6-7pm: ** For GM&S Club Members only – see below for membership information ** - Reception with Steve Rendle and Haas alums in General Management, Corporate Strategy, and Business Development roles - Complementary appetizers and wine7-9pm: Keynote with Steve Rendle
Membership Registration: http://groups.haas.berkeley.edu/sgm/join.html
For more information, please contact the Haas General Management & Strategy Club at gms@haas.berkeley.edu.


Schwab Charitable Philanthropy Speakers
Date: Wednesday, November 19
Time: 7pm to 8:30pmLocation: Wells Fargo Room

Inaugural Speaker: Matthew Bishop
Mr.Bishop is the co-author of the new book PhilanthroCapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World and New York bureau chief of The Economist magazine.

RSVP at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=znIXcplXz6OSRIkhgCPIEQ_3d_3d


2nd Annual Berkeley Finance Conference
Date: Friday, November 21
Time: 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
Location: Haas School of Business
Registration: www.berkeleyfinanceconference.org
Contact: piyush_jamkhandi@mba.berkeley.edu

“Navigating Through Financial Turbulence”
With the current historic and turbulent times, the Berkeley Finance Conference offers a unique opportunity to listen to the leading experts in the industry outlining the effects and opportunities presented by the current financial turmoil. Please partake in the networking and the discussions held by the leaders of the finance industry.

Keynote Speaker:
• Rohit Bhagat, Chief Operating Officer, Barclays Global Investors

Featured Speakers
• Mark Zanoli, Managing Director, J P Morgan
• Aneta Marcheva Key, Associate Principal, McKinsey & Co.

Panels:
• Investment Management
• Venture Capital
• Corporate Finance
• Investment Banking
• Private Equity
• Real Estate

Free admission for volunteering on the day of the event. If interested, please contact: jenny_herbert@mba.berkeley.edu or felipe_gomez@mba.berkerley.edu


Haas Big Game BBQ 2008
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm: BBQ in the Haas Courtyard
12:30 pm: Cal vs Stanford football game
Registration: http://haas.berkeley.edu/alumni/biggame

All Haas alumni, students and guests are invited to the Haas 2008 Big Game BBQ on Saturday, November 22nd. Join us in the Haas Courtyard for our traditional pre-game barbeque.

The Big Game is back on campus this year and the football team is on a roll! Come celebrate at Haas before heading over to Memorial Stadium to watch Cal take back the Axe. Note: Football tickets are not available through the Haas School.

The Haas Courtyard is the perfect location to gather with Haas alumni, friends, faculty, staff and students before the game with an all you can eat BBQ (Compadres caterers!), refreshments and live music.

$25 Alumni and friends
$15 Faculty/Staff/Students
$10 Children (5-17 years old)

***Pre-registration is required. This event will sell out!***
***Deadline is Nov 14th! ***

For questions, please contact the Alumni Relations Office at 510-642-7790.

NOTE: Prices listed above DO NOT include football tickets. To purchase football tickets call 1-800-GO-BEARS.