Pepperdine University
Problems viewing this email? Click here
Pepperdine | Grazadio School of Business and Management
2015-05-26 larry-cox 2
4 Steps to Disruptive Innovation
Hosted by GAN-Nor Cal Council
#INNOVATION is critical in any successful business. Learn how to creatively solve complex problems and create disruptive innovative products using a quick and methodical four step process. Join us Tuesday, June 2nd in Silicon Valley for an exclusive workshop with award-winning professor, Dr. Larry Cox.

Upcoming Alumni Events
Career: Entrepreneurs Engage  1-4:00 p.m. • WLA Campus
Serial entrepreneurs Michel Issa and Steve Mehr will share their inspiring stories and entrepreneurial advice. 
Dallas Waves Fiesta  5:00 p.m. • AT&T Stadium, Dallas, TX
They say everything is bigger in Texas, so for the 7th Annual Dallas Fiesta we are going BIG! This year's fiesta will be held at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. 
The Business of Wine with the School of Law • 2:00 p.m. • Sausalito
Join Pepperdine Law for a Wine Law Series taught by Professor Brian Simas on the Business of Wine in beautiful Sausalito, CA.
Stay in touch with your fellow alumni and register for an upcoming event. For a complete list, visit our website.


Alumni Class Notes
2015-05-26 jesse torres 2
Jesse Torres, MBA '07
Jesse has been appointed deputy director, small business advocate in the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development. Torres has been regional director of the Los Angeles Small Business Development Center Network at Long Beach City College.

brian-harman
Brian Harman, MBA '15
Brian has created a new and unique venture that helps students called GradLift. GradLift is the fun, easy, and secure way to raise money for school or help a student in need. Lighten the load of student debt today at GradLift.com. 

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
Career Resources to Help You Succeed
Companies recruit MBA's into their leadership development programs in order to develop them for corporate leadership positions. These are often rotational programs that provide a range of work experiences that gives them a broad view of the company. Niagara will be at the West LA Campus on June 4th to recruit for their Leadership Development Program. Looking to connect with alumni, join the Pepperdine Career Network


Alumni News
 
  Graziadio School Introduces New Master of Science in Human Resources.
 
  Master of Science in Applied Finance Program Recognized in Two New National Rankings.
 
  View pictures here of our 40th MSOD Alumni Conference in Pajaro Dunes.
 
  David M. Smith, Interim Dean is "Bridging the Career Mobility Gap" in the latest issue of Pepperdine Magazine.

• Visit our website for more alumni news


Executive Education
2015-04-28 private capital markets exec-ed-certpcm
Certificate in Private Capital Markets
June 22-24, 2015

Custom Corporate Solutions
The Graziadio School works with organizations to assess and design education solutions that are specific to each organization's needs.
.



Call to Action
2015-05-26 wreath

 pep-career-HIRE-wordmark-250px
Gratitude for our Veterans
We are grateful for all our veterans for their unwavering service to our country. Join President Andrew K. Benton in D.C. for a wreath laying ceremony on May 30th. Connect with Pepperdine Veterans on Facebook.



Become a Mentor (online)
Pepperdine Career Network Mentoring Tool is here. Sign up to become an evisor or sign up to receive online mentoring help from other alumni. 


bschool.pepperdine.edu/alumni    
Pepperdine University | Graziadio School of Business and Management
6100 Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90045
310.568.5639 | bschool.pepperdine.edu
Copyright © 2015 Pepperdine University
Update your alumni profile here.
If you no longer wish to receive these emails, Opt-Out.