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| HR Innovation Series |
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The “Human Resources" Innovation Series brings us industry leaders from multiple business sectors that will showcase how innovation plays a key role in the success of hiring the best fit for their organization and keeping employees engaged. Speakers include:
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Facebook, Kirsten Ostler, Technical Recruiter
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LinkedIn, Molly Brown Picket, Sr. Program Mgr, Learning & Develop. (MS '08)
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Old Navy, Stevie Rabinowitz, Mgr. of Learning & Develop, MS '04
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Pandora, Steven Aguilar, Sr. Director Comp. & Benefits, MBA '14
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SalesForce, Hannah Whiteside, Organization Change Lead, MBA '13
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Western Union Digital Bank, Josh Dazel, HR Business Part., MS '13
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Yahoo, Jessica Gomez
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Sr. Recruiter/Coaching Consultant, Independent, Angela Powers
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Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in a panel discussion. Event held at the Silicon Valley Campus.
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| Upcoming Alumni Events |
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Founder's Day 2015 • 9:00 AM • Malibu Campus
In honor of this rich tradition of recognizing the vision of our University's founder, George Pepperdine, we would like to invite you to walk in the annual Founder's Day ceremony as a Class Year Banner Carrier.
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Drone Entrepreneurship Conference • 6:30-10:30 PM • Santa Monica
The Geoffrey H. Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law is hosting the 2015 Drone Entrepreneurship Conference on Thursday, September 24, 2015.
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GAN-Los Angeles Council Meeting • 6:00-8:00 PM • WLA Campus
Alumni and students are welcome to attend the Graziadio Alumni Network Los Angeles (GAN-LA) Council meeting to discuss upcoming events and initiatives.
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DELS event featuring Irv Rothman • 5:30 - 7:30 PM • Costa Mesa
The Dean's Executive Leadership Series will host Irving Rothman (MBA '81), President and CEO, HP Financial Services, at the Costa Mesa Center Club in Orange County.
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GAN-NorCal NEW Grad & Alumni Reception • 6:00-8:00 PM • Silicon Valley Campus
Join Northern California Graziadio alumni, students, and friends for an evening of food, refreshments, and networking as we celebrate our 2015 graduates.
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Waves Weekend • Oct. 16-18, 2015 • Malibu Campus
Graziadio alumni are invited to join in on this Pepperdine tradition. Enjoy events such as the nature hike, Adamson House grounds tour, and surfing lessons.
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Alumni Art Showcase • 10:30 AM-12:30 PM • Malibu Campus
Alumni artist Shannon Celia (SC '98) is teaming up with Seaver College Alumni Relations and Crest Associates to host the second annual Pepperdine Alumni Art Showcase.
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GAN-LA Council Information Session • 6:00-8:00 PM • Encino Campus
If the possibility of being a leader on the GAN Los Angeles (GAN-LA) Council interests you, please join us for a special information session.
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Parris Institute Speaker Series: Monty Moran (JD '93) from Chipotle • 12:30-1:0 PM • School of Law, Malibu Campus
Pepperdine Law Alumnus and President & Co-CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Monty Moran, will be on campus to discuss his experience with professionalism, leadership, and more.
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GAN-OC: Personal Branding Workshop • 5:00-6:00 PM • Irvine Graduate Campus
A strong personal brand is the key to success in today’s competitive environment. Whether you’re looking for a new job, or you want to establish yourself as an expert in your field, this workshop will help you.
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Dallas Alumni Event: 5,000 Reasons to be Happy: Toyota's Move to Texas • 6:30-8:30 PM • Westin Galleria Dallas
Toyota's Chief Information Officer, Zack Hicks ('87) and Toyota Financial Services Corporate Manager, HR Delivery and Operational Excellence, Mac Ghurani, will provide an inside look at moving Toyota's corporate headquarters from California to Plano, Texas, and will share what career and business opportunities Toyota will bring to the Dallas community.
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Stay in touch with your fellow alumni and register for an upcoming event. For a complete list, visit our website.
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| Alumni Class Notes |
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Oscar Munoz (MBA '86)
United Airlines named Pepperdine University Graziadio School Alum Oscar Munoz president and chief executive officer of the airline company, effective immediately. Munoz comes equipped with a deep and broad experience in the transportation industry and large consumer brands including AT&T, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola Enterprises.
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Andrew Cotton (MBA '15)
Andrew Cotton, a recent graduate of the 5-year MBA program, accepted a sales position with Umina Brothers in the downtown Los Angeles wholesale produce market. In his new position, he participates in a sales training program where he is applying skills he gained during his Pepperdine experience to the industry and his new position.
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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.
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| Career Management Center |
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| Networking and the Hidden Job Market Workshops - 2 dates |
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On Thursday, September 24th in WLA and Thursday, October 1st in Encino, the Career Center will present complimentary workshops based on the What Color is Your Parachute? by Richard Nelson Bolles book. In this workshop, presenter Liz Mohler will define networking and the hidden job market. She will teach successful network strategies to get a new job or more customers or clients for your business.
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| Alumni News |
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According to Pepperdine PCA Index Report, Small Business Optimism Continues
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The Financial Post interviewed labour economist and dean of the Graziadio School of Business and Management, David Smith, about overall job growth in the United States and the restaurant sector’s steady surge
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Forbes Ranks Graziadio Among Top Business Schools in 2015
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Dr. Bernice Ledbetter’s Huffington Post Blog Highlights California’s Leadership in Ensuring Equal Pay
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• Visit our website for more alumni news
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| Executive Education |
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| Call to Action |
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Host Thanksgiving
With the growing population of international students, it’s becoming more important to take the opportunity to share American culture with them. I hope you’ll consider hosting some of our international students this year at Thanksgiving. Contact Chris Masigla at 310-506-4814 for more information.
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GMAC Survey
The Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business has partnered with the Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®) to understand the value of your graduate management education. We will use the results to help us better serve you, as well as future and current students. On October 15th, many alumni will receive a survey invitation. We hope that you will take the time to thoughtfully complete the survey by November 15, 2015. Read more here.
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