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Los Angeles Waves: Step Forward Day 2017 (Chinatown)

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Blessings in a Backpack
2635 Pasadena Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90031
Saturday, September 9, 2017, 10am – 1pm

Los Angeles Waves: Step Forward Day 2017 (Chinatown)

Join the Los Angeles Waves in Chinatown as they partner with Blessings in a Backpack, an organization that mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children across America who might otherwise go hungry. Volunteers will be packing meals and snacks for students to ensure they are getting food on the weekend.



Contact Name: Alumni Affairs
Contact Emailalumni@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 310-506-6190
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Irvine Part-Time MBA Information Session

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Lake Shore Towers lll
18111 Von Karman Avenue
Irvine, CA 92612
Wednesday, September 6, 2017, 6 – 7pm

Irvine Part-Time MBA Information Session

Information sessions offer an excellent opportunity to meet faculty, current students, or alumni, and to learn more about Pepperdine University's Fully Employed MBA program. Don't miss this chance to learn what a Pepperdine degree can do for you. Space is limited.

Contact Name: Kalynda Simmons
Contact Emailkalynda.simmons@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 949-223-2507
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Encino Part-Time MBA Information Session

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16830 Ventura Blvd., Suite 200 Encino, CA 91436
Wednesday, September 6, 2017, 6 – 7pm

Encino Part-Time MBA Information Session

Information sessions offer an excellent opportunity to meet faculty, current students, or alumni, and to learn more about Pepperdine University's Fully Employed MBA program. Don't miss this chance to learn what a Pepperdine degree can do for you. Space is limited.

Contact Name: Rebeca Gaxiola
Contact Emailrebeca.gaxiola@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 818 5011635
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Dallas Alumni: Fall 2017 Economic Conditions and the Role of Monetary Policy

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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
2200 N. Pearl St.
Dallas, Texas 75201
Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Dallas Alumni: Fall 2017 Economic Conditions and the Role of Monetary Policy

Interested to hear the latest on the economy in the Lone Star State and the outlook on the national economy from leading industry experts?

The Dallas Business Club will host a conversation with Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Robert S. Kaplan on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 6 PM. Moderated by Deryck J. van Rensburg, dean of the Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business and Management, they will discuss current economic conditions at the state, national and international level and how these changing economic trends will affect monetary policy.

The registration deadline is  4 PM CST Wednesday, Aug. 30. Get your tickets now!

The Dallas Business Club (DBC) is a speaker series and social networking alliance of graduates from 27 of the top international and local business schools living in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Contact Name: Graziadio Alumni & External Engagement
Contact Emailgsbmalumni@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 3105685639
Ticket InformationNOTE: Central Standard Time:, 5:15*-6:00PM - SECURITY CHECK-IN/NETWORKING, 6:00-7:00PM - PROGRAM, *Please arrive early if you would like to take a self-guided tour of the "Dallas Federal Economy in Action" exhibit
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Boone Special Collections: Discover, Explore, Create

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Payson Library, Boone Special Collections
Monday, August 28 – Thursday, December 28, 2017

Discover the depth and breadth of our special collections—materials that tell the story of the university, items reflecting various aspects of Malibu’s unique community, rare books, and more—with this ongoing and ever-changing display of our favorite stories and materials.

Contact Name: Kelsey Knox
Contact Emailkelsey.knox@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 310-506-4323
Academic Term: Fall Semester 2017
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Management Consulting Career Workshop

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Pepperdine Encino Graduate Campus
16830 Ventura Blvd., Suite 200
Encino, CA 91436
Saturday, September 16, 2017, 10am – 3pm

FORMAT: 2-Part Workshop
Part 1: Management Consulting Fundamentals.
Part 2: Recruiting Strategies + Case Interview

• 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 two-part workshop (two hours each) 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

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.
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Eaton Corporation Information Session

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Beckman Management Center - Room L1
Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 5:30 – 7pm

Come learn about an exciting summer internship opportunity in Human Resources at Eaton. You will have the chance to meet the Eaton Recruiter and hiring managers who will be interviewing selected candidates on campus next month.

The HR LDP internship is a 12-week paid internship, and will provide MBA students with the chance to work on projects that have a measurable impact on Eaton's business while also being mentoring by HR leaders within the organization. After completion of the internship, the experience gained could lead to a variety of career paths, such as full time employment in Eaton’s HR Leadership Development Program.

Come learn more about the HR LDP and about Eaton's culture of “Doing Business Right” which is not just a slogan but their unwavering commitment to the highest ethical practices and standards of behavior.

Register on the Career Portal

Contact Name: Casey Mayo
Contact Emailcasey.mayo@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 310-506-4106
RSVP: Register on the Career Portal

Faculty Webinar with Professor John Buckingham

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Online
Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 12 – 1pm

Faculty Webinar with Professor John Buckingham

Information sessions offer an excellent opportunity to meet faculty, current students, or alumni, and to learn more about Pepperdine University's Fully Employed MBA program. Join us from the comfort of your own computer screen for a brief webinar to learn more about the Graziadio School of Business and Management Fully Employed MBA Program. We look forward to showing you what a Pepperdine degree can do for you. The webinar link will be provided upon registration.

Contact Name: Megan Edgecumbe
Contact Emailmegan.edgecumbe@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 310-568-5582
Instructor: Professor John Buckingham
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Graziadio New Graduate and Alumni Reception

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Hotel Maya
700 Queensway Dr
The Esplanade
Long Beach, CA 90802
Tuesday, September 12, 2017, 6 – 9pm

Graziadio New Graduate and Alumni Reception

Alumni, students, and friends of the Graziadio School are all invited to a relaxing evening reception of food, music, and networking as we celebrate the Annual Graziadio New Graduate and Alumni Reception. 

Come and make new friends, catch up with old ones, and meet your new 2017 Graziadio Alumni. This is a tremendous networking opportunity with a great view of the Harbor, as we celebrate summer at Hotel Maya in Long Beach! 

Cost:
  • $10.00 (includes a complimentary $13 parking voucher)
  • Recent graduates: Complimentary.
Full refund provided if registration is canceled 48 hours prior to the event.

Contact Name: Graziadio Alumni & External Engagement
Contact Emailgsbmalumni@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 310-568-5639
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Christopher Parkening Guitar Students in Concert

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Payson Library, Surfboard Room
Tuesday, September 12, 2017, 5 – 6pm

Christopher Parkening Guitar Students in Concert
Payson Library, Surfboard Room
Tuesday, September 12, 5-6 p.m.
Join us for our first event, a concert performed by the guitar students of Christopher Parkening, one of the world’s preeminent virtuosos of classical guitar!

Contact Name: Jeanette Woodburn
Contact Emailjeanette.woodburn@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 310-506-6785
Type of Entertainment: Concert

Women in Business' Town Hall

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Beckman Management Center - L1
Tuesday, September 12, 2017, 12 – 1pm

Kick off town hall of the year. Topics to discuss include NAWMBA Conference, local networking events, and brainstorming for the rest of the year, among other items of business.

Contact Name: Felicia Palmer
Contact Emailpepp.women.biz@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 8055705964
Speaker: Women in Business Executive Board
Instructor: N/a
Cost: Free
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September 11th Remembrance

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The Heroes Garden
Drescher Campus, Malibu, CA
Monday, September 11, 2017, 12 – 12:30pm

All Pepperdine University and Malibu community are invited to join in as we observe September 11 in honor of the heroes who were lost on that day in 2001.

The ceremony will begin with an invocation, a short devotional message, the placing of a memorial wreath, and end with a benediction.
Pepperdine Public Safety and Fire Department officers have a significant and honored role in the memorial service, as well as any flight attendant professionals who are present.

Contact Name: Stacy Rouse
Contact Emailstacy.rouse@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 310-506-6837
Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth Smith, Assistant Professor of Communication at Pepperdine University
Instructor: None
Cost: Free
RSVP: None

R Training

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Drescher Campus
Beckman Management Center - Classroom L1
Saturday, September 9, 2017, 8 – 10am

Beginner R Training for DIIS Club members.

Contact Name: Benjamin.Petersen
Contact Emailbenjamin.petersen@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 6199921708
Speaker: Benjamin Petersen

Pepperdine Presents: Tom Sosnoff with tastytrade

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Drescher Campus - Villa Graziadio
Room - LC-150 (Large Auditorium)
Friday, September 22, 2017, 5 – 8pm

DESCRIPTION
Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management Presents a speaking event with Tom Sosnoff.

Tom Sosnoff, founder and co-CEO of tastytrade
Tom Sosnoff is a recognized online brokerage innovator and sought-after financial educator. Tom is a true visionary and serial entrepreneur who co-founded thinkorswim in 1999, tastytrade in 2011 and newly launched tastyworks in 2017. Leveraging over 20 years of experience as a market maker for the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) and one of the original OEX traders in the S&P 100 Index pit, Tom pursued a vision to educate retail investors in options trading and to build a superior software platform and a brokerage firm that specialized in options. His efforts ultimately changed the way these instruments traded by pioneering everything from single click complex trading functionality to multi-product access from a single platform. Currently, Tom is the co-host of tastytrade Live and continues to drive innovation and know-how to the do-it-yourself investor.
Tom has been named to Techweek’s Tech 100 list, Crain’s Chicago’s Tech 50, and has spoken at Chicago Ideas Week, Techweek Chicago, TD Ameritrade’s Market Drive events, Money Show, University of Chicago TEDx and the ‘He Said She Said’ Tour for tastytrade. Tom received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2014 and has been featured by prominent publications such as Chicago Tribune, Crain’s Chicago, Traders Mag and Barron’s.

About tastytrade
tastytrade is one of the most-watched online financial networks, engaging investors and traders across 150 countries with 8 hours of daily, live, cost-free and commercial free programming and accessible through video on-demand 24/7. tastytrade’s research-based content teaches a logical, mechanical approach to investing and identifying opportunities based on probability and volatility. Investors are continually challenged with financial math, humor and new market perspectives. tastytrade has over 30 million hours watched of free archived programming. tastytrade distributes its shows through www.tastytrade.com, www.tastyworks.com, iTunes, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube. tastytrade has been awarded the Chicago Innovation Award 2013, 2014, Best in Biz Most Innovative Company in 2013, Most Innovative Consumer Product 2014, silver Most Innovative Consumer Product and bronze Most Innovative Consumer App 2015.

About tastyworks
tastyworks, www.tastyworks.com a wholly owned subsidiary of tastytrade, is a new online broker launched January 2017 (member of FINRA, NFA and SIPC). The teams are leading a financial revolution to change the culture of investing and debunking the myths around active vs. passive investing for the do-it-yourself investor.

Contact Name: Casey Mayo
Contact Emailcasey.mayo@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 310-506-4106
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Preparing for a Case Interview - Presented by Consultants from Alvarez & Marsal

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Drescher Campus - Villa Graziadio
Room LC-150 (Auditorium)
Friday, September 22, 2017, 9am – 12pm

If you are hoping to land a competitive job or internship with a top consulting, finance or CPG employer, you will need to prepare to analyze a business case during the interview process. This session will help you prepare for a case interview by reviewing the most common types of case study interviews used and will broaden your understanding of what employers are looking for.

With over 20 years in Consulting and IT, Sr. Managing Director at A&M, Mr. Jeff Paradowski will lead you through the session and along with A&M consultants, Joel Gustafson and Brent Schrippa, both of whom are graduates of Pepperdine's Full-Time MBA Program.

Please come prepared to practice and learn. Registration is required.

Contact Name: Casey Mayo
Contact Emailcasey.mayo@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 310-506-4106
RSVP: Register on the Career Portal.


Investment Banking Night

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Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City
2151 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Thursday, September 21, 2017, 6 – 8:30pm

Interested in a career in investment banking? Come hear from a panel of alumni and industry experts who work in the investment banking industry. Gain insights into the industry, learn about internship opportunities, and get career advice on how to transition into a career in investment banking. Reception to follow with hors d'oeuvres and no host cash bar.

AGENDA:
6:00 - 6:30pm - Registration/Mingle
6:30 - 7:30pm - Panel Q&A
7:30 - 8:30pm - Reception/Networking

Event is FREE
Valet parking at the hotel is $18

Contact Name: Jessica Cheng
Contact Emailjessica.cheng@pepperdine.edu
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Gartner Inc. Information Session

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Beckman Management Center - Room L1
Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 5:30 – 7pm

Gartner Consulting puts Gartner research into action for our clients, helping them prepare for the future with objective, innovative information technology strategies. Our understanding, capabilities and results are unmatched in the industry.

Come learn more about Gartner Consulting, our MBA recruitment process and full-time opportunities.

While hiring for full-time opportunities only, internship candidates are invited to learn more about the company.

For more information visit gartner.com.

Contact Name: Casey Mayo
Contact Emailcasey.mayo@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 310-506-4106
RSVP: Register on the Career Portal.

Pepperdine's Full-Time MBA Program and Career Management

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Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 3 – 4pm

Want to learn more about Pepperdine's Full-Time MBA programs? In this webinar we will discuss the different Full-Time MBA options, highlight the MBA specializations, and give an overview of the application requirements. Kenneth Murphy, Director of Career Management Center will speak about the job prospects for MBA graduates and how our Career Management Center works with them. The MBA Recruitment Managers will also be available to provide vital information and answer your questions during the webinar. Contact us at gsbmadm@pepperdine.edu with any questions.Want to learn more about Pepperdine's Full-Time MBA programs? In this webinar we will discuss the different Full-Time MBA options, highlight the MBA specializations, and give an overview of the application requirements. Kenneth Murphy, Director of Career Management Center will speak about the job prospects for MBA graduates and how our Career Management Center works with them. The MBA Recruitment Managers will also be available to provide vital information and answer your questions during the webinar. Contact us at gsbmadm@pepperdine.edu with any questions.

Contact Name: GSBM Administrative
Contact Emailgsbmadm@pepperdine.edu
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Brown Bag Session with Bank of America/Scott Yamamoto

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Drescher Campus - Beckman Center's Student Business Center
Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 12 – 1pm

Come learn about the B of A Summer Associate LDP from application to interview to work culture at B of A directly from MBA alumnus and VP Scott Yamamoto. Scott works closely with the MBA Recruiting Team at B of A and will fill you in on everything you need to know to be selected for this highly competitive leadership development program.

Note - All MBA internship seekers are welcome to attend but B of A does not sponsor F-1 Visa so applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Contact Name: Casey Mayo
Contact Emailcasey.mayo@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 310-506-4106
RSVP: Register on the Career Portal

Payson Library Reopening Celebration

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Payson Library
Sunday, September 17, 2017, 3 – 5pm

After a major 15-month renovation, Pepperdine University is pleased to welcome students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends to a beautifully remodeled Payson Library with reimagined study and collaborative learning spaces, a seamless technology-rich environment, and a new special collections wing. Join us for a reception and ceremony, followed by an open house and tours of this remarkable transformation at the center of academic life on campus and thanking our generous library donors who made it possible. RSVP at: library.pepperdine.edu/payson-celebration.

Contact Name: Jeanette Woodburn
Contact Emailjeanette.woodburn@pepperdine.edu
Contact Phone: 310-506-6785
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