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The Six Chow House Meet and Greet Mixer

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23536 Calabasas Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 6 – 8pm

Join us for a Meet and Greet Mixer at The Six Chow House. This is a networking opportunity to interact with distinguished faculty, staff, and alumni from the Graziadio Business School, and learn about our degree programs.


 



Contact Name: Barbara Blumenthal
Contact Emailbarbara.blumenthal@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: (310) 568-5571


Wavelink: Shanghai

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Swissotel Grand Shanghai
1 Yu Yuan Lu, Shanghai Shi 200085
Saturday, July 28, 2018, 5 – 7pm

Contact Name: Chad Quinones
Contact Emailchad.quinones@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 3105064348
Speaker: Please join us for an fun evening dedicated to honoring and connecting our Chinese alumni and current Chinese students who are home for the summer. Reminisce together about your Pepperdine days, build your network, and hear about the great things our Chinese students are doing now., Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP
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Industry Insights: Los Angeles Sparks Panel

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Pepperdine West LA Campus
6100 Center Dr. 203
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Friday, July 27, 2018, 6 – 8pm

Interested in a career in Sports? Want to learn more about the Los Angeles Sparks and the WNBA? Join us for a panel event with members of the LA Sparks corporate team. Panelists will speak on their career in sports, insights within the industry, and advice on how you can pursue a career in sports. Don't miss this opportunity to network and connect! 

Tickets: $15
Appetizers and refreshments will be served 

Contact Name: Jessica Cheng
Contact Emailjessica.cheng@pepperdine.edu
Type of Workshop/Training: Professional Development
Speaker: Panelists:, Kristen Welch, Senior Manager, Inside Sales and Youth Basketball, Joseph Prado, Digital Content Coordinator, Danelle Winfield, Director of Game Presentation, Entertainment & Promotions
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Salary Negotiations Webinar

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Friday, August 3, 2018, 12 – 1pm

Learn some helpful tips on how to negotiate a higher salary and additional perks whether it be for a new job offer or a promotion. 

Here are a few key takeaways you can expect from this webinar:
  • The importance of negotiating a higher salary
  • How to conduct appropriate research to determine your worth
  • Negotiation strategies and sample scripts
  • Tips on asking your current employer for a raise


Contact Name: Jessica Cheng
Contact Emailjessica.cheng@pepperdine.edu
Type of Workshop/Training: Professional Development
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Black Alumni Council at the Ballpark

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Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Thursday, August 2, 2018, 5 – 10pm

Join Pepperdine's Black Alumni Council (BAC) for an evening at Dodger Stadium for African American Heritage Night.



Arrive early for access to the Coca-Cola Right Field Pavilion, which includes unlimited Dodger dogs, nachos, popcorn, peanuts, Coke products and water. Don't miss this opportunity to meet fellow alumni and watch the Dodgers take on the Milwaukee Brewers!



Electronic tickets will be provided to registrants through email. Registrants will also receive an exclusive Dodgers' African American Night t-shirt.



Location: Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012



Schedule:

4:00 PM - Stadium gates open

5:00 PM - Meet alumni in the Coca-Cola Right Field Pavilion

6:00 PM - Game starts



Tickets are $48 each. This event is hosted by Pepperdine's Black Alumni Council. Due to the nature of this event, no refunds will be issued.




Contact Name: Alumni Affairs
Contact Emailalumni@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 3105066190
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After Work in Santa Monica

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The Dudes' Brewing Co. Tasting Room
395 Santa Monica Place
Suite 304
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Thursday, August 9, 2018, 6:30 – 9:30pm

Connect with alumni and friends at Santa Monica's newest taproom courtesy of The Dudes' Brewing Co., a fast-growing "warehouse startup" featured by the Los Angeles Times on their list of "L.A.'s best craft beer."

The fifth location open by The Dudes' features family-style seating and a rotating menu that includes pizza and wine to complement the 27 craft beers on tap.

Registration includes hosted appetizers, with beer and wine available for purchase. Stick around for optional--and free--Thursday night trivia, starting around 7:30 PM. Join us at the perfect spot to abide with fellow Waves.

Cost: Free
Food & Drink: Hosted appetizers--food and drinks available for purchase




Contact Name: Alumni Affairs
Contact Emailalumni@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 3105066190
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MSOD Open Space - Serra Retreat

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Serra Retreat Center
3401 Serra Road, Malibu, CA 90265
Friday, August 17, 8am – Sunday, August 19, 2018, 5pm

MSOD Open Space - Serra Retreat

For MSOD ALUMNI ONLY.

We will plan the retreat collectively on our first night based on the wants and offers of the group.  Last year this included OD topic discussions/presentations, a T-group which we will likely do again, exercise, music, walk on the beach, walking the labyrinth, etc.

Contact Name: Graziadio Alumni & External Engagement
Contact Emailesitton@hotmail.com
Contact Phone: (213) 364-0160
Type of Workshop/Training: Workshop
RSVPTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT., engage.pepperdine.edu…
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Graziadio Welcome Fall Mixer

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The Sunset - Malibu
Thursday, August 30, 2018, 6:30 – 8:30pm

The student government board at Graziadio would like to welcome all business students to a new school year at The Sunset in Malibu.

Please join us for appetizers and an opportunity meet incoming students and catch up on your summer!

Contact Name: Jessica Horwath
Contact Emailjessica.horwath@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 6512703612
RSVP: Yes


How to Get a Job in Silicon Beach (and Beyond) Bootcamp

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West LA Campus
6100 Center Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Saturday, September 8, 2018, 10am – 12pm

Silicon Beach, Los Angeles has become one of the fastest growing startup ecosystems and technology hubs in the world. Entertainment, media, technology, gaming, fashion and weather converge in this unique environment — creating opportunities at all levels for technologists, designers, data scientists, marketers, business development professionals, project managers and more. In this class, you’ll learn practical hacks that can help significantly increase the likelihood of getting job offers from not just any company in Silicon Beach, but the right company for you. Topics include personal branding, alternatives to the resume, proactively getting interviews, interview coaching, how to engage recruiters, crafting an elevator pitch/story, and more.

This bootcamp will provide a conceptual framework and the actionable to do’s that allow the capable but not obviously qualified job seeker to secure offers at the organization of their choice. Students will learn how to map their values and career aspirations to the appropriate organization(s. Participants will learn how to formulate and execute a job seeking strategy beyond solely reactively applying to job openings.

Takeaways
  • Elimination of Interview Anxiety
  • Improved Salary Negotiation Skills
  • Improved Preparedness for Job Interviews
  • List of Target Companies
  • List of Target Contacts
  • Career Narrative (Beyond the typical elevator pitch)
  • The mindset and tactics necessary to convert job interviews into offers
  • Resume alternatives
  • Personal brand development
  • Improved confidence

Prereqs & Preparation
  • Computer or Ipad/Tablet
  • List of 5 companies possibly interested in working for


Contact Name: Jessica Cheng
Contact Emailjessica.cheng@pepperdine.edu
Type of Workshop/Training: Professional Development
RSVP: Alumni:  https://gtscandidate.mbafocus.com/Pepperdine/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=1475&workshopID=74351, Current Students:  https://gtscandidate.mbafocus.com/Pepperdine/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=1531&workshopID=74351

Graziadio Alumni Network: Step Forward Day | "Reading to Kids"

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Elementary schools between Koreatown and downtown Los Angeles (Exact school location will be determined after registering.)
Saturday, September 8, 2018, 8am – 12pm

To kick off the Graziadio School's 50th Anniversary there is no better way to be a "best for the world leader" then through servant leadership. Join alumni and the Graziadio School community at Reading to Kids for the 30th Step Forward Day. During this annual tradition of service, Pepperdine alumni across the nation will serve with their local chapters at nonprofit organizations. If you can not participate in LA see other opportunities here: bit.ly…

For the Graziadio Alumni Network project, volunteers will participate in Reading to Kids, a program dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading. Volunteers read aloud to children at elementary schools near downtown Los Angeles. Register today to make a difference in your community.

Organization: Reading to Kids

Project Location: Elementary schools between Koreatown and downtown Los Angeles (Exact school location will be determined after registering.)

Age Requirement: Volunteers must be 18 years or older.

Dress Code: Nice casual.

By the end of the week after you register, detailed instructions will be emailed to you for next steps.

Contact Name: Graziadio Alumni & External Engagement
Contact Emailpgbsalumni@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: (310) 568-5639
RSVP
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Webinar - Networking with Alumni: How to Ask for an Informational Interview and Cold Emailing

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Friday, September 7, 2018, 12 – 1pm

Networking with Alumni: How to Ask for an Informational Interview and Cold Emailing focuses on the importance of enhancing your professional network. Through this webinar, you'll learn effective strategies to develop new relationships and other helpful tips such as:

• How to achieve positive results when networking with Pepperdine alumni
• Resources to identify alumni working in your desired industry and/or career field
• The importance of informational interviews and its benefits for your career
• Sample scripts for sending cold emails and reaching out to alumni

Contact Name: Jessica Cheng
Contact Emailjessica.cheng@pepperdine.edu
Type of Workshop/Training: Professional Development
RSVP: Alumni:  https://gtscandidate.mbafocus.com/Pepperdine/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=1475&workshopID=74340, Current Students:  https://gtscandidate.mbafocus.com/Pepperdine/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=1531&workshopID=74340

Malibu & Calabasas Campus Emergency Evacuation Drills

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Malibu and Calabasas Campuses
Tuesday, September 4 – Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Annual building by building fire drills

Contact Name: Jon Weber
Contact Emailjonathan.weber@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 3105064996
Cost: N/A
RSVP: N/A

Dallas Business Club: Annual Federal Reserve Event

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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
2200 N Pearl St
Dallas, TX 75201
Thursday, September 13, 2018, 5 – 7pm

The Dallas Business Club, a consortium of 27 MBA alumni clubs, will host a conversation with Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan, moderated by Hill A. Feinberg, Chairman & CEO of Hilltop Securities Inc. The conversation – one of the last public events before the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting blackout – will address current economic conditions at the state, national and international level and how these economic trends will affect monetary policy.

Contact Name: Fred Brown
Contact Emailfredalanbrown@gmail.com
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Annual Bay Area Wine Law MCLE

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Sausalito, CA - Home of Gil Purcell (JD '83)
Saturday, September 22, 2018, 3 – 6pm

Join the #PeppLaw community in beautiful Sausalito, CA at the home of alumnus Gil Purcell (JD '83) for the annual Wine Law MCLE event on Saturday, September 22nd at 3PM. Taste wines and take in the incredible views with your fellow Waves from all five Pepperdine schools. Wine Law Professor Brian Simas (JD '09) will also discuss interesting and important updates in the wine industry and law school alumni will receive one hour of continuing legal education (CLE) credit.

Contact Name: Jessie Fahy
Contact Emailjessie.fahy@pepperdine.edu
Speaker: Brian Simas (JD '09)

Management Consulting Career Workshop

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West LA Graduate Campus
6100 Center Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Saturday, September 22, 2018, 10am – 3pm

• Are you intellectually curious? Do you have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge?
• Are you a problem solver? Do you consider yourself creative? Do big ideas excite you?
• Are you driven by the thought of creating value for yourself and the community you serve?
• Are you service-oriented and passionate about making a difference? Do you thrive in a fast-pace environment?
• Would you like to gain high quality experience in strategy and execution across variety of clients?

If you resonate with the above prompts, working for a top tier management consulting firm may just be the ideal career move for you. This interactive and informative workshop is suitable for not only prospective management consultants but also individuals who are interested in internal consulting roles such as Business Analyst and Strategy Analyst.

The workshop requires no specific industry knowledge, draws upon the speaker’s strategy consulting experience, and takes the audience through:

• Consulting roles and industry specialization – strategy, operations, HR, technology, health care etc.
• Industry landscape – full service vs. boutique consulting
• Recruiting and selection process
• Resume writing tips for consultant and business analyst
• Behavioral / fit interview preparation
• Cracking the case – the speaker indulges the audience in a live case interview preparation

Lunch will be provided.

Contact Name: Jessica Cheng
Contact Emailjessica.cheng@pepperdine.edu
Type of Workshop/Training: Professional Development
Speaker: Vibhu Sinha worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers/Strategy& Advisory in the, strategy consulting capacity and provided product and industry assessment, branding, and mergers and acquisition diligence services to global real-estate, premier private equity and hedge fund managers. Prior to his stint in strategy consulting, Vibhu worked as Vice President at Trust Company of the West (TCW), a global $100+ billion asset manager. He began his career in financial services in 2004 as an Analyst at New Century, a $50 billion asset manager, prior to joining TCW. Vibhu completed his MBA with Honors from UCLA Anderson, where he was an honorary member of Vistage International, a CEO-mentorship organization. He has also authored an investment research paper on Hungarian Debt Crisis, in collaboration with the Hungarian Central Bank in Budapest. He is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) credential holder and recipient of the Presidential Award for Volunteer Service from The White House.
RSVP: Alumni Registration: , gtscandidate.mbafocus.com…, Current Students Registration:, gtscandidate.mbafocus.com…


Annual Graziadio Welcome Reception - FOR STUDENTS & ALUMNI

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E.P. & L.P. Rooftop Lounge
603 North La Cienega Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 5:30 – 8:30pm

Annual Graziadio Welcome Reception - FOR STUDENTS & ALUMNI

Expand your Graziadio Alumni Network on a rooftop lounge with stunning views of the Hollywood Hills at sunset. This complimentary event is our BIGGEST networking event of the year, not to be missed. Join fellow alumni, faculty, students, and staff as we welcome our newest graduates and incoming students to the Graziadio community.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
  • Celebrate our newest graduates and incoming students
  • Hors d'oeuvres, no host bar
  • Captivating views of Los Angeles and Hollywood
  • DJ, photobooth, firepits, and door prizes include Disneyland tickets and more
  • Capture the fun on social media #GraziadioAlumni

Join us for the amazing views, re-engage with classmates and faculty, and meet and welcome our new alumni and students. 

Contact Name: Graziadio Alumni & External Engagement
Contact Emailpgbsalumni@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: (310) 568-5639
Cost: Complimentary
Ticket InformationSOLD OUT - ADD YOURSELF TO THE WAITLIST!
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MBA Welcome Hike

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We will be meeting on September 12th at 5:20 pm by the statue of George Graziadio to do the hike by the Law School.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 5:20 – 7:20pm

To kick off the new academic year we have decided to hike! We will be meeting on September 12th at 5:20 pm by the statue of George Graziadio. From there we will be heading down to the Law School to do the hike there. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Contact Name: Joelle Rozek
Contact Emailjoelle.rozek@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 17023341160
Instructor: Dr. Robert Woodcock will be joining us!
Cost: N/A
RSVP: N/A

MBA Weekly Hike

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Corral Canyon Hike
Wednesday, September 19, 2018, 5:20 – 7:20pm

Hi Everyone!
We will be doing another hike on Wednesday September 19th. We will meet around 5:20 pm at the George Graziadio statue. From there we will car pool to Corral Canyon to begin the hike.
Look forward to seeing you all there!

Contact Name: Joelle Rozek
Contact Emailjoelle.rozek@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 7023341160
Cost: n/a
RSVP: n/a

The Power of OD

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Pepperdine West Los Angeles Campus, Room #203
6100 Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Thursday, September 27, 2018, 8:30am – 2pm

Attend this premier event: The Power of OD: Honoring the Past, Practicing in the Present, and Defining the Future of Organization Development. Participate in this LIVE and INTERACTIVE learning experience about the power of the field of organization development. Learn more about and deepen your appreciation for O.D. from some of the field’s most esteemed contributors such as Edgar Schein, Tony Petrella, Barbara Bunker, and David Cooperrider. Hear how graduates of Pepperdine’s MSOD program are uniquely applying their skills to today’s organizational challenges.  Share with peers how your own O.D. knowledge is being used and examine what others are doing to expand your awareness of the applications of organization development. Experience the unveiling of The Power of OD web portal designed to showcase the work of our past, current, and future O.D. practitioners.

Keynote speaker: Beth Waitkus

Founder & Executive Director, Insight Garden Program

Alumna of Pepperdine University’s MSOD Program

As part of her deep commitment to community service, social and environmental justice, and equitable food systems, Beth founded the Insight Garden Program in 2002 at San Quentin State Prison. Beth has seen expansion to eight additional California prisons (serving youth, women, and men), two juvenile facilities in Indiana, and a collaborative reentry program in New York City.

Contact Name: Graziadio Alumni & External Engagement
Contact Emailpgbsalumni@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: (310) 568-5639
RSVP
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Networking Strategies for Career (And Life!) - EGC

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Encino Graduate Campus
16830 Ventura Blvd., Suite 200
Encino, CA 91436
Saturday, October 6, 2018, 10am – 4pm

• What is the most effective approach to networking and recruiting for jobs in ultra-competitive industries such as management consulting and investment finance?
• What is the most sincere approach to networking for success in professional and personal life?
• What is the most efficient process for targeting employers for internships and full-time jobs?
• What does it take to run a successful job search campaign?
• What does it take to create one’s authentic self?

If you resonate with the above prompts, this interactive and informative workshop will provide an insightful perspective on networking, and proven and practical strategies on recruiting especially for competitive jobs such as consulting, banking, strategy, and product management, in addition to behavioral recipe for living a successful and fulfilling life. The topics discussed in the workshop have their roots in Psychology, Sales, and Marketing, and are based upon speaker’s intimate interviews with 20+ CEOs and management executives on topics such as career success, happiness, relationships, failures, mentorships and life.

The two-part workshop (two hours each) requires no specific industry knowledge, and takes the audience through:

• Behavioral studies – the quest for finding oneself
• On mentors, and the philosophy of mentorship
• Branding, networking, and pitching techniques

The speaker used these insights to land jobs in strategy consulting, and later, investment management, after graduating from the business school.

Contact Name: Jessica Cheng
Contact Emailjessica.cheng@pepperdine.edu
Speaker: Vibhu Sinha worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers/Strategy& Advisory in the, strategy consulting capacity and provided product and industry assessment, branding, and mergers and acquisition diligence services to global real-estate, premier private equity and hedge fund managers. Prior to his stint in strategy consulting, Vibhu worked as Vice President at Trust Company of the West (TCW), a global $100+ billion asset manager. He began his career in financial services in 2004 as an Analyst at New Century, a $50 billion asset manager, prior to joining TCW. Vibhu completed his MBA with Honors from UCLA Anderson, where he was an honorary member of Vistage International, a CEO-mentorship organization. He has also authored an investment research paper on Hungarian Debt Crisis, in collaboration with the Hungarian Central Bank in Budapest. He is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) credential holder and recipient of the Presidential Award for Volunteer Service from The White House.
RSVP: Students register: gtscandidate.mbafocus.com…, Alumni register: gtscandidate.mbafocus.com…

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