EWMBA eZine - Week of February 12, 2009

There’s nothing much new this week other than the update above. So in order to create some excitement, we’ve decided to do something really special…

This edition of the eZine is brought to you…
LIVE…
from Taipei, Taiwan!!!1

Now, isn’t that exciting?

Try to beat that, Siu Yung!


EWMBAA Committees
Many thanks to those who have sent in their applications. You will soon hear from the exec committee on how you can help out.

IDEACorps: New Orleans Social Enterprise
Here's an opportunity to do some business problem solving in post-Katrina New Orleans.
Details below.

High-Tech Forecasting & Planning Summit 2009

Here’s a good one by way of Ken Poon (EWMBA ’11).

This event will be held on April 22-23 at the exclusive Le Meridian Hotel (ED: shouldn't it be Au Meridian in this sentence? :))

Haas students have been offered a discounted entry/participation fee of $500. The original ticket price is $1495.

To receive an invitation to attend, please send a polite email to Richard Bracchi at rbracchi@ie-grp.com and mention that you are from Haas.


EVENTS

10th Annual Haas Celebration in Silicon Valley Networking Event
Date: Wednesday, February 18th
Time: 6:30PM-9:00PM
Location: Menlo Circus Club, 190 Park Lane, Atherton, CA 94027

SAVE THE DATE!

The Haas School of Business invites all Haas alumni to the Tenth Annual Haas Alumni Network Celebration in Silicon Valley. Please join us at the exclusive and beautiful Menlo Circus Polo Club for an evening of conversation and networking. This annual event attracts hundreds of alumni and current students involved in a wide range of industries and business sectors. New Haas School Dean Rich Lyons will serve as our guest speaker and share a brief update on the school.

Dress Code: Business Attire (no jeans or tennis shoes allowed)

AGENDA
6:30pm - Reception & Networking
7:00pm - Welcome: Steve Herrick, BS 60, Haas School Board Member
7:05 pm - Greetings: Rich Lyons, Dean, Haas School of Business
7:30pm - Networking
8:30pm – Conclusion

Registration will take place through the Alumni office. Pre-Registration is required. Please RSVP by Friday, February 13, 2009. THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT - WE RECOMMEND REGISTERING EARLY.



2009 UC Berkeley Energy Symposium
Date: Monday, February 23rd
Time: 8AM-6PM
Location: MLK Jr. Student Union

The third annual UC Berkeley Energy Symposium – "Bold Ideas for a New Energy Landscape" – will explore the cutting edge science, policy and business ideas that will craft the future energy landscape in America. Bringing together world-class researchers from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, energy business leaders, Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, policy makers, and students, the Symposium will present a unique and challenging discussion about real, near-term energy solutions.

Tickets are available through www.berkeleyenergysymposium.com. An all-day student ticket (lunch/evening reception included) costs $15.

This year’s keynote address will be delivered by Mary Nichols, Chairman of the California Air Resources Board (CARB), where she is responsible for driving California’s landmark climate change programs. Additional panels will explore pressing issues around green building initiatives, the US automotive industry, renewable energy finance and innovative technology solutions for the solar, biofuels and nuclear power industries. Experts from over 30 leading companies and institutions including General Motors, Toyota, Tesla Motors, PG&E, Sunpower, BrightSource, CALISO, Serious Materials, Webcor Builders, Navigant Consulting and many others will be on hand to dissect the most innovative and exciting solutions that will guide the future of energy.

For further Information please contact Matt Carrington (matt_carrington@mba.berkeley.edu) or Brianna Wolf (brianna_wolf@mba.berkeley.edu)


Volunteers Needed!

We invite you to join the team of volunteers at this year's Energy Symposium on Monday, February 23 at the MLK Student Union. By volunteering for a 4-hour shift between 6am and 7pm, you will gain free admission and lunch.

Some tasks we will need help with include:
• Registration/information desk assistants
• Panel session room assistants
• Parking lot ushers
• Set-up & clean-up
Volunteers must attend an orientation a few days before the Symposium, and will be asked to check in and out before and after your shift.

If interested, please provide the following details to mirriammorris@berkeley.edu your earliest convenience:

Last Name, First Name, Email, Phone, All Hours Available, Hours Preferred, Task Experience/Preference.

Energy Alumni Panel & Firm Night
Date: Monday, March 16th
Time: 6:30PM-8PM
Location: Faculty Club / Heyns

Panelists from the energy sector will discuss their roles, companies and the challenges they are facing. After the panel, attend the firm night where you can meet and interact with company reps in local energy companies.

Register for the event on CareerNet.

New Orleans Social Enterprise through IDEACorps

Date: March 21 to March 28
Location: New Orleans

IDEA Corps is asking Haas to send a team of 8 people to New Orleans to solve critical challenges facing entrepreneurs in post-Katrina environment. During the week, the students will work with the entrepreneurs and a professor from Haas to create business solutions. The solutions, if found feasible, will be implemented and create social impact.

If you're interested, please contact Carmen Chan at carmen.chan@mba.berkeley.edu.

Please let her know by the end of the week.