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| Silicon Valley Campus, November 10 |
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 from companies such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Old Navy, Pandora, and Salesforce!
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| Upcoming Alumni Events |
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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 ('97) 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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MBA Women: Create Leadership Day • 1:00-5:30 PM • UCLA Campus
This is not your typical women’s leadership conference. We’re challenging women to put themselves and their gifts first, so they can bring more truth and greater impact to leading their teams, their companies, and their organizations.
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School of Law: Managing Conflict 4.0 • 1:00-5:30 PM • Malibu Campus
The Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, at the Pepperdine Law School, with KPMG, AON, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is sponsoring “Managing Conflict 4.0: The New Wave of Opportunities for Businesses Around the Globe.”
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Webinar: How to Get your Resume Seen by an Employer • 6:00-7:00 PM • Webinar
Tips on how to write a good resume and cover letter and how to get past the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
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Small Business Breakfast Series: Intellectual Property Guidance • 8:00-11:00 AM • Encino Graduate Campus
Learn invaluable intellectual property tips from a business person’s point of view. Topics covered will include: understanding the basics of intellectual property, using the USPTO website, IP strategy and more.
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GAN-NorCal and Bay Area Waves Holiday Night • 3:00-6:00 PM • Sausalito
Fellow alumni and friends will mingle over heavy appetizers and festive snacks at the home of Roxanne and Gil Purcell (JD ’83).
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GAN-LA and LA Waves Holiday Night • 6:30-9:00 PM • Peterson Automotive Museum
Fellow alumni and friends will have the opportunity to explore the newly renovated Petersen Automotive Museum just two days after it re-opens to the public, while mingling over heavy appetizers and festive snacks.
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GAN-OC and OC Waves Holiday Night • 6:00-9:00 PM • Balboa Bay Club
Fellow alumni and friends will mingle over heavy appetizers and festive snacks before watching the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade at Balboa Bay Club.
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Napa Valley (wine country 🍷) • 2:00 PM • Silver Oak Cellars
 Join us for the Dean's Executive Leadership Series with CEO David Duncan of Silver Oak Cellars in Napa Valley. This innovative leader will share how he realized a dream to lead his family business to greater achievements.
Through his personal and passionate approach to business, David Duncan evokes the foundational spirit of the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School.
The Duncan family owned Silver Oak Cellars is the perfect place for this inspiring success story, and a beautiful setting to enjoy excellent wine and reconnect with friends and colleagues.. Register now to reserve your spot, there will be an optional wine tasting!y.
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Save the Date: Healthcare Symposium April 28, 2016
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. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Karel Kreshek.
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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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Ashley Wallace, MBA ‘14
Fashion designer and avid blogger, Ashley Wallace will launch her contemporary fashion line Saav & Sass in February 2016. Wallace is CEO of Saav & Sass and Editor-In-Chief of CgC Daily, a digital publishing website aimed at helping women dress and look the part in today’s corporate world. Wallace originally started CgC Daily or Corporate goes Couture as a blog while at Pepperdine and now manages a network of more than 100 contributors.
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Suzan Nascimento, MSML ‘15
Suzan Nascimento was promoted to Director of Information Security at Experian, a global leader in providing information services to organizations and consumers to help asses and manage their risk. In her new role, Nascimento focuses on application security and oversees the compliance of an information security program developed by her team. She brings a wealth of knowledge and high level of expertise to the position with nearly 15 years of experience in the information services industry.
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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 |
| CNBC’s Peter Navarro will be in West LA to discuss Global Trends |
Over the past decade, Peter Navarro has been a keynote speaker on management, finance, global politics and the economy at hundreds of events. Navarro's unique and internationally recognized expertise lies in his big picture application of a highly sophisticated but easily accessible macroeconomic analysis of the business environment and financial markets for investors and corporate executives.
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Saturday, November 7, 2015
9:00 - 11:00 AM
West Los Angeles Campus
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| Alumni News |
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Pepperdine University Mourns the Passing of Fred Sands
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Read the New Issue of the Graziadio Business Review
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Dr. Terri Egan and Suzanne Lahl Discuss How Emotional Awareness Enhances Leadership Skills in Their Entrepreneur Blog
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In an Orange County Register business column, Dean of
the Graziadio School Dave Smith shared his point of view on
inflation, the consumer price index and the effect on several areas of
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Pepperdine University Launches Institute for Entertainment, Media, and Culture to Prepare Graduates for “Creative Entrepreneurs"
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Unable to attend the Dean's Executive Leadership Series with President and CEO of Hewlett-Packard Financial Services? Don't worry, you can still watch it online
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• Visit our website for more alumni news
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| Executive Education |
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Certificate in Private Capital Markets, February 22-24, 2016, Malibu Campus
The CIPCM program attendees 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. The program will be instructed by both Pepperdine faculty members and industry experts.
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| Call to Action |
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Military Meet and Greet
Join us for a free event on Veteran’s Day, November 11th, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, at the Irvine Graduate Campus as we honor our veteran alumni, faculty and current students. Please RSVP as space is limited. Learn more about our Yellow Ribbon Program. In November, all Graziadio Alumni Relations events are FREE to veterans. Please call 310-568-5639 for more information.
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Rankings Challenge
Win a $250 Amazon gift card! Enter our Rankings Challenge by liking and sharing Graziadio School of Business rankings posts with your social networks! Contest ends November 30, 2015.
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