Priya Haji, MBA 03, World of Good, past GSVC winner

Global Competition Marks Ten Years of Launching Successful Social Entrepreneurs
Kids in California schools are eating healthier lunches, artisans in developing countries are paid fair wages for their wares, and troubled students are using software that helps improve their behavior -- all thanks to businesses launched by teams that have competed in the Global Social Venture Competition. Read more

Haas Undergrad Program Ranks #6 in BusinessWeek
The Haas School climbed to #6 in BusinessWeek's survey of US undergraduate business programs. Read more

Haas Ties for #8 in Mexican Ranking
Expansión, a Mexican business magazine, ranked the Haas School #8 worldwide and #6 among US schools in its global MBA ranking. Read more

Faculty to Address Financial Turmoil's Impact on Workplace
Haas faculty will discuss the effect of the financial turmoil on the workplace, including both workers and managers, in a panel discussion on March 31. Read more

MBA Reunion Weekend – April 24-26
Dean Lyons welcomes back the MBA reunion classes of '84, '89, '94, '99, '04, & '08 for a special weekend this spring. Events include specialized alumni career advising & networking opportunities, a unique career development workshop, and the all-alumni reunion conference, “Leading in Uncertain Times” featuring a keynote address from Twitter co-founder, Biz Stone. Classes will hold their special reunion class dinners at The Claremont Resort & Spa and conclude with a family friendly picnic in Tilden Park. More Info / Register

Haas@Work Helps Newest Corporate Client --
The Haas School of Business
Haas staff members have joined students and faculty in living the Leading Through Innovation brand by participating in Haas@Work -- with the Haas School as their client. Read more

Software, Social Entrepreneur Tom Siebel to Speak at Public Leadership Dinner, April 15
Thomas M. Siebel, founder of Siebel Systems and the Meth Project Foundation, which launched a campaign to stop first-time methamphetamine use, will be the keynote speaker at the 11th annual Public Leadership Dinner at the International House. Read more

Everyday Evolution – Connect. Empower. Transform
The 13th Annual Haas School of Business Women in Leadership (WIL) Conference is dedicated to our Everyday Evolution - both in personal and professional development. WIL wants to pay tribute to the continuous efforts that are behind each achievement, promotion, or change that people make in their lives. Three inspirational keynote speakers, as well as various panels and workshops will help attendees succeed and excel even further, every day. March 14 at the Haas School.
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Zipcar Founder to Talk at Haas
Robin Chase, founder and former CEO of Zipcar, will speak on "Rethinking 'Mine' in a Scary World" at the Haas School from on March 16. Read more

Richard Velazquez, MBA 03

Alumni Spotlight: Richard Velazquez, MBA 03, Wins National Hispanic Leadership Award
Richard Velazquez, MBA 03, has been honored as a "rising star" by the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) for his work connecting mainstream and minority business cultures. Read more

State Air Chief Says California Will Lead the Way
Despite a dire economy and political infighting, California is poised to lead the increasingly urgent national quest for a cleaner and more efficient future, California Air Resources Board Chair Mary D. Nichols said at the UC Berkeley Energy Symposium. Read more

Hermalin Joins Berkeley Faculty Committee
Haas Professor Ben Hermalin has been appointed to the campus Committee on Budget and Interdepartmental Relations for the 2009-10 academic year. Read more

Haas Annual Fund Progress:
The goal for the 2009 Haas Annual Fund is $3,000,000 from 4,750 donors. To date the Fund has raised $1,432,612 (48% of goal) from 2,545 donors (54% of goal). GIVE NOW

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