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GAN-NorCal Tech Mix
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Join Graziadio alumni from technology companies like Google, Symantec, Cisco, Apple, Zynga, and others at the Graziadio Alumni Network Northern California annual Technology Mixer (GAN-NorCal Tech Mix) on February 11th at Maggiano's on Santana Row in San Jose.  Other attendees include Interim Associate Dean Dr. Mark Chun and Associate Dean Dr. Michael Williams, GAN-NorCal Council Leaders, and students from the Digital Innovation and Information Systems (DIIS) Club
  
                                                                          
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Upcoming Alumni Events

GAN-Orange County Council Meeting  6:30-7:30PM • Irvine Campus
Alumni and students are welcome to attend the Graziadio Alumni Network Orange County (GAN-OC) Council meeting to discuss upcoming events and initiatives.



 
Career: How to Achieve your Goals in Business and in Life • 6:00-7:30PM • Pepperdine Santa Barbara Campus
Stephen Duneier has applied cognitive science to investment management. 

Career: Transitioning into a Fulfilling Career Workshop • 10:00 AM-12:00 PM • West Los Angeles Campus
Take the VIA Strengths assessment and receive tips on how to discover a career based on your passions and strengths.



Career: What's Next for You: A Focus on Career Change  6:00-8:00 PM Irvine Campus
Learn best practices for landing a job by using LinkedIn, networking and social medi



Career: How to Do an Effective Job Search  12:00-1:00 PM • Webinar
Learn best practices for landing a job by using LinkedIn, networking and social media.


Career: Business Presentations and Communication Etiquette 101  6:00-8:00 PM • Encino Campus
LA workshop on best practices for communicating with executives and tips on how to give great business presentations.



Denver Business Series: Innovation Unplugged  5:30-8:30 PM • Denver, CO
Join us for a deep dive into the hottest topic in business today, innovation. The top 20% of innovators outperform the bottom 20% by 12 times!



Career: Putting the Fun Back in Functions: An Overview of Careers in Business  6:00-8:00 PM • West Los Angeles Campus
Hear from four panels of alumni and industry experts who work in Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Sales/Business Development. Learn about the differences and similarities of positions within each of these functions and the variety of career opportunities available.



5th Annual SEER Symposium  8:00 AM-4:00 PM • Santa Monica
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The 2016 SEER Symposium provides a forum for exploring how leaders and entrepreneurs are “seeing around the corner” to challenge traditional thinking, create new models and positively transform industry and society.  Examine next generation business strategy and gather experiences from a broad spectrum of world-changing innovators, executives, thought leaders and entrepreneurs who will challenge and inspire your thinking.



MSOD Alumni Panel: OD in Media and Entertainment 6:00-8:00 PM • West Los Angeles Campus
Come meet MSOD faculty, students and alumni to learn more about the different roles, OD trends, opportunities and challenges in the Media and Entertainment industry as well as the career development path and success stories of MSOD alumni.

DELS in Shanghai with Dr. Peggy Crawford  6:00-8:00 PM  Westin Bund Shanghai 
Join alumni and friends in Shanghai for the Dean's Executive Leadership Series with Dr. Peggy Crawford.



Healthcare Symposium April 28, 2016  8:00 AM-4:00 PM  The Concourse Hotel, Los Angeles 
The Future of Healthcare Symposium explores how advancements in policy and technology can reshape healthcare for the better. Pepperdine unites experts and professionals to expand the conversation with shared insights, experiences, and ideas. 

Stay in touch with your fellow alumni and register for an upcoming event. For a complete list, visit our website.

Alumni Class Notes
Julie Tracy
Julie Tracy, MBA '94
Julie Tracy is Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer for Wright Medical Group N.V., a global medical device company focused on Extremities and Biologics. She has held a number of leadership positions at companies including ev3 Inc., Kyphon Inc., and Thoratec Corporation. Tracy is also the recipient of five IR Magazine awards for Investor Relations. 

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Rick Noguchi, MBA '08
In November 2015, Rick Noguchi was named Vice President of External Relations of the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) in Los Angeles. Noguchi has more than 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector, serving in various management, fundraising and philanthropic roles at UCLA, the California Community Foundation, and The James Irvine Foundation. He is the author of two collections of poetry and a children’s book set during post World War II.

We want to know how all of our alumni are making waves in their industry. Tell us about a recent promotion or professional achievement by sharing a class note.

Career Management Center

2016 Pepperdine Career Week  
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The eighth annual Pepperdine Career Week is open to all Pepperdine students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends. The week features professional development activities and programs for students preparing to make the transition from classroom to career and alumni seeking a competitive advantage in the workplace. Events will occur over five days at five Pepperdine campuses across Southern California as well as online sessions.  All programs are free to attend unless indicated.

 


Alumni News
    Businesses Report Feeling Optimistic About 2016
    The Center for Women in Leadership Announces New Updates

  It’s Time to Make Way for Millennials Says Dr. John Paglia

Pepperdine Professor Stephen Rapier Quoted on Social Media in US News


  U.S. News & World Report Ranks Pepperdine Graziadio Among Best Online MBA Programs 

• Visit our website for more alumni news

Executive Education
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Certificate in Private Capital Markets, February 22-24, 2016, Malibu Campus
Participants learn in-depth critical analysis and evaluation skills for transacting successful financing deals within the private capital markets and the valuation methods used by capital providers when evaluating transactions.

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Call to Action
2016-01-26 alumni contest winner video
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Congratulations to our Ritz-Carlton Spa Weekend Winner! 
Watch Dean David Smith draw the grand prize winner from the alumni who updated their profile information during our holiday contest.

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Win Tickets to our SOLD OUT Lakers Event!
Be one of the first 500 alumni to update your profile information and you’ll be entered to win a pair of tickets to the SOLD OUT Dean’s Executive Leadership Series event with Lakers President Jeanie Buss.

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