EWMBA eZine - Week of November 10, 2009

Announcements:

New Haas EWMBA Student Portal

Hi Everyone! For those of you who haven't tried it yet, the EWMBAA Technology Committee would like to encourage you to log in and start using the new Haas EWMBA student portal. The product of a collaborative effort from Haas IT, the EWMBA Program Office, and the Technology Committee, the new portal is designed to be a one-stop information resource for all EWMBA students.

Logon with your Haas email username and password at http://portal.haas.berkeley.edu today! Also, if you have any ideas or suggestions to make the portal better, please do let us know. You can send feedback right through the portal. The portal still has plenty of room to grow, and your feedback will help it evolve into the ultimate information resource for all EWMBA students.

Class of 2012: Say Hello to your cohort reps

Please join us in greeting the following individuals as cohort reps for 1st year students

Blue: Andy Beck & Anand Sundaram
Axe : Sandeep Kohli & Shadab Nazar
Gold: Jeff Kwan & Mitch Gordon
Oski: Barbara Clayton & Kishore Inampudi

Cohort reps serve an important need in keeping our very-busy 1st year students informed about ongoing events. The EWMBAA values reps as key links to understand and serve the needs of first-year students at Haas. Reps also serve as points of contact to the Program Office in communicating ongoing issues, needs and events!
We are thrilled to have you on-board. Welcome!

EWMBAA Alumni Affairs Committee Pillar Event

Register today for afternoon of networking and fun! EWMBAA Alumni Affairs Committee invites you to “Bowling Day”, a premier event which brings students and alums together. Look below for details on this event (Nov 15th). Early registration will guarantee entrance to this expected sell-out event.

We're also looking for volunteers for this event. If you can help, please contact gopi_pai@mba... or ahmed_tantawy@mba...

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EVENTS

Veteran’s Day: Have a Drink with the Haas Vet Club

Date: November 10, 2009
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Henry’s at Berkeley
Classmates, Veteran's Day is this Wednesday, November 11. You have classmates who have served in the amazing capacities. Their service stories are unique. Their leadership experience is intense.

The Haas Veteran's Club would like to invite you to have a drink with your Haas Veteran Classmates at Henry's on Tuesday, November 10, at 8pm. You may not even know who your Veteran classmates are, they'll be wearing blue collared shirts. US and International Vets will be there. Go ask them about their military service over a drink. With no class on Vets Day (Wed), we look forward seeing you on Tuesday. When: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2000PST (8pm) Location: Henry's

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Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC)

Date: Application deadline November 11, 2009, Event March 1-5, 2010
Location: University of Washington, Seattle, USA

Do you have an innovative, commercially-sustainable business idea that addresses a problem of poverty in the developing world? If so, apply to GSEC!

The Power of Business to Solve Social Problems

GSEC engages creative minds around the world to develop bolder and less conventional business solutions to global poverty. Open to all students worldwide—and across fields of study—GSEC seeks innovative social business ideas that provide lasting solutions to global economic development.

Semi-finalist teams from around the world will be travel to Seattle for GSEC Week (March 1-5, 2010), where they pitch their business ideas to judges and the UW community, visit regional companies, and compete for up to $17,500 in prize money, including global health awards.

Business ideas may focus on any industry area, such as global health, environment, energy, agriculture, education, or technology. Multidisciplinary teams are highly encouraged.

Apply by November 11, 2009
Applications consist of an executive summary of the business idea and an online registration. Applications go through two rounds of reviews between Nov 11 – early December. Semi-finalist teams are selected in December 2009 and invited to participate in GSEC Week (Mar 1-5, 2010). Semi-finalist teams work with mentors between Dec – March, then travel to Seattle for GSEC Week where they visit regional companies, pitch to potential investors, and compete for prize money. Apply online here

Download a GSEC flyer to distribute and learn more about the application: http://www.foster.washington.edu/centers/gbc/globalsocialentrepreneurshipcompetition/Pages/GSEC.aspx


About GSEC
Each year, the Global Business Center brings the world to University of Washington: a select group of interdisciplinary teams are invited to Seattle to participate in GSEC Week at the UW Foster School of Business. Teams attend exclusive company visits, receive feedback on their presentation and pitch their business ideas to judges as they compete for prize money.

From affordable, nutritious meals for slum dwellers in Mumbai, to mobile wind turbines in Kazakhstan, to solar oven-powered water purification systems in Tanzania, GSEC business plans demonstrate the power of business to create sustainable, positive change to some of the world’s most challenging social problems.

Since GSEC began over 300 students from more than 25 countries have participated in the program. GSEC fosters interdisciplinary collaboration—across fields of study and among academic institutions. Student team members from the UW alone have come from the schools of business, engineering, health sciences, international studies, law, and public administration.

GSEC is organized by the University of Washington’s Global Business Center at the Michael G. Foster School of Business, with the support of Microsoft (GSEC Grand Prize sponsor) and the UW Department of Global Health.

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Haas Leadership Club present Dan Mogulof on “Speaking to the Media”

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009
Time: 12:30PM – 2:00PM
Location: C230
Cost: See below
Registration: Sign up on CareerNet

The Haas Leadership Club is hosting its “Speaking to the Media” seminar on Thursday, November 12th from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm in room C320.

The session will be led by former CBS Bureau Chief and four-time Emmy award winner Dan Mogulof, Executive Director of Media Relations for UC Berkeley.

Dan will cover a variety of topics including:
Review of the media today
Overview of communications best practices
You and the media

This is a very special opportunity that you don’t want to miss.

Enrollment is limited. Registration will be open to the Haas MBA community through CareerNet.

Haas Leadership Club members have advanced registration privileges and enjoy complimentary refreshments at HLC events. If you wish to join, leave a check payable to “Haas Leadership Club” in Leo Carrillo’s mailbox in the MBA lounge. Membership dues are $10 for one year and $20 for two.

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HAN : Venture Investing Forum - Angel Investing

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009
Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Location: Lafayette Veteran’s Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-1153
Cost: Alumni, Students, Guests : Advance registration $20, At door registration $30
Registration: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=191497

The Haas Alumni Network East Bay Chapter cordially invites you to a panel discussion on Angel Investing and Venture Capital.

Which Ventures Are Worthy Of Investment?
How has the Private Equity market become even more appealing for investors? Which entrepreneurs are receiving funding?
Which business models are most attractive for venture investors?

Whether you are an entrepreneur looking for funding or an investor looking for your next venture to support, the evening promises to provide compelling content that will help you succeed during a turbulent market.

6:00-6:30pm Reception/networking
6:30-6:45pm Welcome and overview of Keiretsu Forum (http://www.keiretsuforum.com/) and overview of Lester Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
6:45-8:00pm Panel Discussion and Q&A

Light refreshments will be served.

PANEL
Randy Williams, Founder Keiretsu Forum
Colin Wiel, President SFO Chapter Keiretsu Forum
Nat Goldhaber

For more information, please contact: Frank Rockwood: frank.rockwood@earthlink.net [Please note that registration fees are non-refundable, but, if necessary, you may have someone come in your place]

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Berkeley Finance Club : Recovery and Future Outlook in the Finance Industry at the 3rd Annual Berkeley Finance Conference

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2009
Time: 8:30AM – 6:30PM
Location: Haas
Cost: $25 student admission
Registration: www.berkeleyfinanceconference.org

The Berkeley Finance Club invites you to join us at the 3rd annual Berkeley Finance Conference on November 13, 2009. The topic for this year’s conference focuses on recovery and future outlook in the finance industry.

The conference will feature keynote speaker Mr. George Akerlof: 2001 Nobel Prize winner in Economics, served on Clinton's Council of Economic Advisors, and authored “The Market for Lemons.” We also have a series of panels addressing the current challenges faced by Venture Capital, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Investment Management, Corporate Finance and Real Estate industries. We are also hosting a networking lunch and a cocktail event.

For conference details, please see the attached event flyer and visit our website below. Past events have sold out, so please register early and receive a special discount. For further information, please contact Kevin Tang (kevin_tang@mba.berkeley.edu)

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Trek to Gallup’s Office

Date: Friday, November 13th
Time: 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Location: 101 California Street, Suite 3000, San Francisco
Cost: The event is free for Sales Club members and is $10 for non-members
Registration: Sign up on CareerNet

Gallup, a management consulting company, has invited 2nd and 3rd year EWMBA students and 2nd year FTMBA students to visit their San Francisco office on Friday, November 13th from 3-5PM for a private networking and information session with appetizers and drinks. You can sign up for the event via the 'Workshops' tab in CareerNet. Gallup is actively recruiting for several positions all over the world. Some of the positions currently available in CareerNet include: - Associate Partner, Client Acquisition - Emerging Leader, Business Development Consultant - International Emerging Leader, Business Development Consultant All graduating students are welcome to attend, though priority will be given to Sales Club members. The event is free for Sales Club members and is $10 for non-members.

Contact: naveed_makhani@mba.berkeley.edu

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Seeking out Volunteers for the 3rd Annual Berkeley Finance Conference

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2009
Time: 8:30AM – 6:30PM
Location: Haas

The Berkeley Finance Conference is the only conference of its kind on the West Coast. The first two iterations of the event, in 2007 and 2008, were phenomenally successful, bringing together practitioners, students, and academia to discuss and share ideas and trends. The 2009 Conference will build upon the strengths and accomplishments of the last two years and will continue to explore current financial topics and challenges.

But we cannot do it alone, we need volunteers to help us with everything from registering attendees to helping out panelists, supervising catering, etc. You don’t need to volunteer the whole day, just in two hour increments, and then you can attend the rest of the conference for free. For questions please contact Ziad Hachem (ziad_hachem@mba.berkeley.edu)

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2010 Venture Capital Investment Competition

Information Sessions (Applications and General Info)
Date: Thursday, November 12
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Location: C125

Date: Thursday, November 12
Time: 7:30pm – 8:15pm
Location: C320

Mixer Event (Mingle and Form Teams)
Date: Thursday, November 12
Time: 9:00pm
Location: Henry’s @ Hotel Durant, 2600 Durant Ave (at Bowditch)

Date: Saturday, November 14
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Want to play Venture Capitalist for a day? Want to evaluate business plans and get judged by real VCs? Then form a team and compete in the 2010 Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC)! The VCIC is a unique competition with teams of five students acting as VCs who are evaluating real entrepreneurs who are looking for funding. You will hear real pitches, meet the entrepreneurs behind them, value the companies and be judged on your investment strategy by senior VCs from Silicon Valley. The winning team will move on to the regional competition in L.A., with the potential to compete against top US and international business schools at the international final competition. Our 2009 winners won the Entrepreneur’s Choice Award and were placed third overall at the regional final. Come to the information sessions to learn more about the competition and the application process. Attend the mixer event to meet other interested candidates and assemble teams. Team Application Deadline EXTENDED to Monday, November 23, 2009 by 9:00am (Team application form will become available on November 12)Competition Date: Friday, February 5, 2010 For more information, visit: http://entrepreneurship.berkeley.edu/business_competitions/vcic/index.htmlor contact the VCIC Organizing Committee: Desmond Chan, Robbie Horwitz, Mehul Gandhi, Dave Olsen, and Tamar Tashjian

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Haas EWMBA Student & Alumni Mixer: Bowling Day

Date: Sunday, November 15th
Time: 1PM - 5PM
Location: Strike Bowling - 10123 N. Wolfe Rd., Cupertino, 95014
Cost: Pre-registration-$7/At the Door-$15
Registration: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=192105

Registration will close on 11/12. Event will sell out, so reserve your spot soon. Alumni & Students only event.

What better way to develop strong relations than to play and have fun together!!!

Join us for the EWMBAA sponsored Student-Alumni pillar event, where you will get the opportunity to meet, network and build relations with alumni in a casual and relaxed setting.

With 2 hours of private bowling alleys, appetizers and mixer drinks, relax & enjoy the Sunday afternoon & show off your bowling skills! We have great prizes for our top Bowling champions!

Schedule:
1PM - 2PM Casual networking.
2PM - 4PM Bowling tournament - Free play.
4PM - 5PM Mixer and networking.

Event will start at 1PM, with the Haas private bowling tournament running between 2PM and 4PM. Mixer and Networking is scheduled from 4 PM to 5 PM. Our event ends at 5, but you are more than welcome to stay after and enjoy more drinks or a game of pool.

JUST IN: Celebrate Haas' #1 MBA US rank and #3 worldwide just announced in The Economist (July 15, 2009). We are 7th worldwide in "alumni effectiveness".

For any questions e-mail Gopi Pai gopi_pai@mba.berkeley.edu or Ahmed Tantawy ahmed_tantawy@mba.berkeley.edu (The EWMBAA Alumni Relations Committee)

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Business Plan Competition Mixers – Engineering

Date: November 16, 2009Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Wozniak Lounge, Soda Hall (UCB Computer Science building, on the northeast side of campus; about a 10 minute walk from Haas)
Registration: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Aou49X-nnD87dHpRaDRKVF9IVHB2Mzczd01JZUJRbVE&hl=en&invite=CJee364B

Join classmates from the Haas School of Business and Berkeley’s finest engineering talent at a U.C. Berkeley Business Plan Competition/Engineering mixer. Discuss your business ideas, learn about the projects Engineering students and Venture Lab teams are working on, and meet potential partners for entry into the U.C. Berkeley Business Plan Competition. This is another great opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial network, form your team for the 2010 Business Plan Competition and learn about the exciting ideas being developed at Berkeley! Pizza will be provided!

For further Information please contact Sarah Cooper sarah_cooper@mba.berkeley.edu or Laura Unger laura_unger@mba.berkeley.edu

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Haas Veterans Club Presents Mary George on Leadership and Diversity

Date: November 16, 2009Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Well Fargo Room
Registration: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGhwRk1wSk9Gd3dlU0RtYWFmVnpMWkE6MA

The Haas Veterans Club is proud to present an evening with Mary George, Co-Chair of Bell Automotive Products and a board member of several consumer product companies. After coming to America from India via an arranged marriage, Ms. George went on to earn an MBA from the Harvard Business School, and will discuss lessons in leadership from her 30+ years of experience developing internationally renowned brands, such as Orville Redenbacher, and leading organizations in transition. In addition to her current roles, Ms. George brings experience as the Chairman and CEO of Bell Sports and has served on the board of Oakley, 3-Day Blinds, and the Oreck Corporation.

For more information about this event or the Haas Veterans Club, please contact James Bender at james_bender@mba.berkeley.edu.

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Haas Career Services: Maximizing Your Holiday Networking

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Time: 12:00PM – 12:30PM
Registration: CareerNet

The holidays are often the busiest time of year with nonstop parties and gatherings. For job seekers it can also be a nonstop opportunity to network and develop your search. In this 30-minute Quick Topic Webinar we will discuss ways to maximize social time with family and friends for your business purpose.

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Haas Career Services: Leveraging the Haas MBA for your Career

Date: November 17, 2009Time: 6:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Location: Faculty Club, Haas
Registration: Sign up on CareerNet

Now that the mid-terms are over you'll probably be back to thinking about your career. Wondering how to leverage your Haas MBA to grow in your current job and organization that you love? Or maybe your heart is set on switching careers and blazing a new trail in IB/Consulting or other areas.

It's time to get advice from the experts. Haas Career Services is hosting a panel discussion on "Career Switching and Career Growth" on Tuesday Nov 17th at the Faculty Club. The panel will consist of your fellow students and Haas Alumni who have either successfully switched careers or grown in their organization by leveraging their Haas education and brand. The expert panel will be sharing their experiences and valuable tips on techniques that worked and pointing out pitfalls that to avoid. After a few introductory statements about the panelists and their statements, the floor will be open to questions from the participants. This is your opportunity to get any questions you had, on leveraging the Haas MBA for your career, answered by experts who have already accomplished what you are looking for! Log in to CareerNet today to register for the event before it fills up.

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Entrepreneurial Best Practices Series: Internet Marketing & Business Strategies: Adrenaline Startups and Rapid-Fire Marketing

Date: Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Andersen Auditorium- Haas School of Business
Speakers: Ray Lau, PlayHaven; David Zhao, ZumoDrive, Doug Renert, Tandem Entrepreneurs

Many companies today can use existing platforms to build and grow their products without having to invest large sums of time or money. We try to make each such business even nimbler by first attempting to understand our customers’ needs and then quickly delivering simple products that we think meet them. This iterative process of customer and product development continues until we discover a winning formula. We call the ongoing dance “rapid-fire marketing,” and the companies that practice it “adrenaline startups.”

For more information about this session visit http://entrepreneurship.berkeley.edu/resources/bestpractices.html#internet
The Entrepreneurial Best Practices Series is held in conjunction with the UC Berkeley Business Plan Competition and the Global Social Venture Competition. The Best Practices Series invites experts from Berkeley and the Silicon Valley to speak about practical aspects of entrepreneurship. Each session begins with pizza and networking at 6:30pm, followed by the session at 7:00pm. The event is free and no registration is required. For more information, visit the Best Practices website or contact the Lester Center at 510-642-4255 or lester@haas.berkeley.edu.

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Grassroots Innovation: One Pebble Creates a Ripple

Date: November 18, 2009Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: EMC Corporation 2831 Mission College Blvd Santa Clara, CA 95052
Registration: http://info.emc.com/mk/get/USI_REG?reg_src=IN&rurl=DBM5453-1232_AQ&form_type=long&Source_Type=ESG&HBX_Account_Number=emc-emccom&P.ctp_program_execution.Source_ID=DBM5453-1232

Have you always wanted to make a difference? Have you held back on pursuing an innovative or rebellious idea because you thought to yourself ‘my idea isn’t significant’ or ‘I don’t know where to start’? Then you definitely want to join us on November 18th for a compelling session on innovation and leadership as Dr. Tom Buckholtz shares success stories and an action plan for making an impact. Dr. Buckholtz will be discussing a recipe for pivotal progress including "systems-thinking tools" you can use throughout and beyond your business endeavors. Dr. Tom Buckholtz is a business advisor, innovation consultant, and startup co-founder and the author of Innovate Incisively: Gain Impact. Save Time. Previously, he led a $1 billion business unit, worked as a corporate officer for startups, and served as co-chief information officer for the U.S. federal government's 4,000,000-person Executive Branch. Refreshments (pizza, salad, cookies) will be served.

Agenda * Networking: 5:30 - 6:00 PM * Speaker: 6:00 - 6:45 PM * Questions: 6:45 - 7:00 PM * Networking: 7:00 - 7:30 PM

If you have questions, would like more information, or if you require assistance with your registration, please email Sheryl Chamberlain, Program Director, at elin@emc.com

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Haas Career Services: Salary Negotiation Webinar with John Morel

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Location: Webinar
Cost: Free
Registration: Sign up on CareerNet

How do you evaluate and negotiate a job offer? Prioritize your personal goals, values and essential elements of a compensation package to assist you in decision-making and comparing alternatives.

This session will teach you to understand and objectively evaluate job offers. We will discuss how an organization (Fortune 500) puts together up an offer, and where the negotiation points are.

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HAN: Social Media Marketing Event

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time: 5:30PM-9:00PM
Location: All Steel Showroom at 4 Maritime Plaza, 300 Clay Street, San Francisco, stairway entrance at Clay and Front Street, across from Embarcadero Center
Cost: $20 early bird (until October 15), $25 October 16 through November 18 and $35 at the door
Registration: http://socialmediamarketing-sf.eventbrite.com/

Today’s consumers are rapidly adopting and integrating social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) into their everyday lives. But marketers are unsure of how to approach marketing through social networks or even if they should do so at all.

Come join fellow MBA graduates from leading business schools to learn about how businesses are approaching the challenges posed by the explosion in these new media.

5:30pm-6:30pm Wine and Hors d'oeuvres sponsored by Social Media
6:30pm-9:00pm Presentation and Panel Discussion

Panelists will discuss how they are currently using social media and project how it will be used it in the future to build brand equity, gain new business and establish and maintain loyalty among their consumers. They will also discuss the potential perils of improperly using social media to promote business interests.

Moderator:
Tom Bedecarre, CEO at AKQA

Panel:
Seth Goldstein, CEO at Social Media
Alyson Hyder, VP of Media at Razorfish
Jeremiah Owyang, Partner at Altimeter Group Jeremiah’s Blog
Clara Shih, Author of The Facebook Era
Randi Zuckerberg, Director at Facebook

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Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum: 5th Annual Intel+UC Berkeley Technology Entrepreneurship Challenge sponsored by Intel Corporation

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Location: Andersen Auditorium- Haas School of Business

NOTE EARLY START TIME

The entrepreneurial environment is rapidly becoming global through the mobility of capital, people and technology. The Lester Center has partnered with Intel Corporation to create the premier global, technology-focused, business plan competition in the world. This competition brings the winning teams from university-centric competitions from around the world here to UC Berkeley to compete in the heart of the U.S. entrepreneurial community. In emerging markets, innovation and entrepreneurship are particularly important. The Challenge showcases business opportunities from these areas that have the greatest potential for a positive impact on society through the deployment of new and truly innovative technologies. Through the Challenge, Intel and UC Berkeley are committed to aiding universities worldwide in providing an environment, including technical and business curricula, that supports entrepreneurs and helps them make their dreams a reality. This year, more the than 20 entrants will compete in a semi-final round on Wednesday, November 18 and be narrowed down to eight teams that will compete in the finals held during the Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum on Thursday, November 19th. The teams represent universities in Latin America, Europe, Asia and the U.S. This diverse group of student teams will bring with them some of the brightest new ideas in the world! Don’t miss this exciting event where the eight finalists will present their plans -- and the winners will be announced.

Student Admission to the Forum is FREE and registration is required. Pre-registration is open until Tuesday, November 17th at 5pm by going here. All registrations after that time must be completed on site. Forum registrants receive one free drink ticket (alcohol only available to those 21 and over with valid ID).

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Volunteering Events for the 2009 Berkeley Haas Diversity Workshops

Date: November 21st
Time: See below
Location: TBD

LGBT - Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Co-sponsored by the Q@Haas Club and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
We are looking for several volunteers to help meet and greet prospective students and provide logistical support throughout the day. Please indicate which workshop you are interested in attending and your shift(s) availability by responding to: emerkel@haas.berkeley.edu.
Volunteer opportunities by shift (times are approximate): 1.) 8:00 – 9:30 am, Registration and check-in2.) 12:00 – 3:00 pm, Lunch3.) 3:00 – 5:00 pm, Reception
4.) 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, DayWe hope to see many of you at the workshops and many thanks in advance for all your help!

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Cal at Stanford Pre-Game Tailgate

Date: November 21st
Time: TBA (Tailgate time is 2.5 hours before game time)
Location: Frost Amphitheatre – Palo Alto
Register: http://caa.convio.net/site/Calendar/1210037014?view=Detail&id=102401

Details: http://www.alumni.berkeley.edu/CAA_Events/Athletics/stanford_Football_tailgate_2009.asp

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UC Berkeley Business Plan Competition / Global Social Venture Competition

Date: November 23
Time: 6 to 8 PM
Location: Bank of America Forum
Register: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Aou49X-nnD87dHpRaDRKVF9IVHB2Mzczd01JZUJRbVE&hl=en&invite=CJee364B

Mingle with classmates interested in the Business Plan Competition and Global Social Venture Competition to discuss your business ideas, learn about current projects, expand your entrepreneurial network, and meet potential teammates for the competitions. This event is free and pizza will be provided!

For further Information please contact Sarah Cooper sarah_cooper@mba.berkeley.edu or Laura Unger laura_unger@mba.berkeley.edu

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Haas Career Services: Succeeding in your 1st 90 Days on the Job

Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Registration: Sign up on CareerNet

Are you looking for ways to ensure success in a new job - Either at your current employer or elsewhere? Do you want to make sure that your success is sustainable?

During this webinar, you will learn a 10-step process that will take you from before you begin a new job to beyond the first 90 days, enabling you to take control of both your performance and your future. You'll leave the session with the raw material for a short- and long-term plan to guide your future success.

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Haas Career Services: Panel of Executive Recruiters

Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Time: 6:30PM-8:00PM
Location: Room S489
Registration: Sign up on CareerNet

Four executive recruiters will offer their insights on the current job market and opportunities for experienced professionals. Topics covered will include:
· What sectors are hiring?
· How do client companies and candidates work effectively with recruiters?
· What skills are most important to highlight?
· What are the best ways to get on recruiters radar screen?
· How should candidates market themselves?

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Wal-Mart Executive on Leading Responsibly

Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009
Time: 5:30PM-8:00PM
Location: Andersen Auditorium
Registration: http://tinyurl.com/lead-responsibly

Part of the Center for Responsible Business Peterson Lecture Series
"So how did (CEO Lee) Scott take a lumbering retailer that was tone-deaf on social issues and transform it into one of the more progressive companies of the day?" - Fortune Magazine

Wal-Mart has been both lauded for its leadership in implementing socially responsible business solutions and questioned for the motives behind its actions. It is indisputable, however, that when the world's largest retailer makes seemingly small changes, like promoting the sale of fluorescent lightbulbs in its stores, the positive impact is enormous--a reduction of over 28 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year.

Please join a conversation with Wal-Mart's Chief Administrative Officer, where he will share stories about how leading responsibly has helped to positively transform Wal-Mart and consequently has made a broader contribution to society.

Speaker:Tom Mars, Chief Administrative Officer, Wal-Mart
Moderator:Dave Sherman, Principal, Blu Skye Sustainability Consulting
Introduction: Dean Rich Lyons, Haas School of Business

5:30 - 6:30 pm: Networking and hors d'oeuvres
6:30 - 7:30 pm: Discussion
7:30 - 8:00 pm: Q & A
Registration: Because this event has been sponsored by the Center for Responsible Business as part of the Peterson Lecture Series, the event is free. Advance registration is required to reserve a seat.

Public Transportation and ParkingBART access: Shattuck stationParking is available at the following locations:Underhill Garage - Corner of Channing Way and College Ave. in BerkeleyHearst Garage - Corner of Hearst and La Loma Avenues in BerkeleyPayment is cash only at these garages.

For further information, please contact:Cecilia Pracher at cpracher@haas.berkeley.edu

Tom Mars has been a member of Wal-Mart's executive staff since 2002. In his role as CAO, he is responsible for key human resource functions for the Wal-Mart U.S. division, including diversity, compensation, talent development, labor relations, and employment practices and policies.

Dave Sherman is a Principal at Blu Skye Sustainability Consulting. Since 2004, Blu Skye has served as a key external architect of Wal-Mart's overall sustainability program. As a result, Wal-Mart is now recognized as a leader in using sustainability to drive innovation for the benefit of the world and of the business.

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Venture Capital Executive Program

Date: November 30th - December 4th, 2009
Registration: Contact UC Berkeley Center for Executive Education for information and registration

Venture capital is a driving force behind innovation and entrepreneurship and has funded many of the successful companies in technology- and science-based industries. Yet the inner workings of venture capital firms are a well-guarded secret. The unique, opaque culture of venture capital is closed to those without privileged entrée. This course offers a window into the workings of the most successful venture capitalists in the world’s premiere innovation cluster, Silicon Valley California.

Program Description
By the end of this course, you will become an insider into the venture capital process. Through lectures, cases, a simulation and guest speakers from the venture community, you will gain an understanding of how venture capitalists and their firms identify exciting opportunities, structure deals, build management teams, create ventures of scale and impact a venture’s economics. Learn the methods that VC partnerships utilize to raise the funds they manage, how they make investment decisions, value companies and manage the deal process.

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EWMBA & FTMBA Holiday Party

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Time: 6:00PM-11:00PM
Location: The Galleria in the San Francisco Design Center; 101 Henry Adams Street, San Francisco

Save the date of December 5 for the joint EWMBA & FTMBA holiday party at The Galleria in the San Francisco Design Center. Registration details will follow in a separate email shortly.

It is hard to believe that time of year is almost upon us, but we are just a month away from the start of holiday season. It will be a busy time of year for all, but please make sure you keep the date below free for the Haas Holiday Party. This year we are combining forces with both the full time program and the Berkeley-Columbia program for this event, so it should be a memorable experience. Look for registration details to be sent out in the next week or so, but for now, just make sure your calendar is clear on December 5 so you can celebrate the end of the year with your fellow Haas classmates.

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