eHAN - Haas Alumni Network e-newsletter

May 2, 2008

Alumni Website
eHan Web Version
Executive Education
Giving to Haas
___________________

E V E N T S

Monthly Web Calendar

May 6 – San Francisco
Real Estate Conference

May 6 – San Francisco
LGBT Reception with UC President Dynes

May 6 – Berkeley
BERC Evening with Michael Peevey

May 7 – Berkeley
Professor Schultz Discussion

May 7 – Menlo Park
Clean Tech Conference

May 8 – Los Angeles
LGBT Reception with UC President Dynes

May 8 – San Francisco
MBA Students/Alumni Mixer

May 9 – Haas
Corporate Social Responsibility Workshop

May 13 – San Francisco
Business Forecast Luncheon with Robert Reich

May 14 – Webinar
Success in Business

May 14 – Orinda
Poker Tournament

May 14 – Corona Del Mar
OCMBA Happy Hour

May 29 – Palo Alto
BCMBA Happy Hour

June 7 – Los Angeles
MBA Masters Golf Tournament

June 18 – Los Angeles
Welcome Party New Admits/Recent Grads

June 19 – Irvine
Welcome Party New Admits/Recent Grads

Aug 2 – Mountain View
Welcome Party New Admits/Recent Grads

Aug 23 – Oakland
Welcome Party New Admits/Recent Grads

Signature Events:
May 13 – San Francisco
Business Forecast Luncheon

SAVE THE DATE:

Sept 11 – San Francisco
Taste of Haas

Oct 4 – Berkeley
Haas Homecoming

Nov 7 – Berkeley
Haas Gala

Nov 22 – Haas
Big Game BBQ

___________________

Chapter Websites

Chile
East Bay

Los Angeles
New England
New York
Orange County

San Francisco

Class Websites

MBA 2003

MBA 2002
MBA 2001
MBA 1999
BCEMBA 05
___________________

Giving to Haas
Haas Gear

Top of Page

N E W S	Careers	Lifelong Learning
Reich to Talk on Income Inequality at Business Forecast Luncheon Former US Labor Secretary Robert Reich will discuss the widening inequality of income and wealth in the United States at the 15th Annual Business Forecast Lunch on May 13 in San Francisco. Register by May 6; a sellout is expected. Full Story To Outsource or Not: Tadelis Study Sheds Light The popularity of outsourcing has led to some spectacular washouts totaling billions of dollars in recent years. Given its high failure rate, is outsourcing still a smart strategy? In the 50th anniversary edition of the Haas School’s California Management Review, Associate Professor Steven Tadelis answers "yes" -- but not without substantial caveats. Full Story Sustainability Projects Receive $2 Million Twenty-three projects aimed at helping humans live more sustainably -- including a new MBA fellowship -- have been granted a total of $2 million through a new program funded by the Dow Chemical Co. Foundation. Full Story Retired Dreyer's Prez to Speak of Successful CEO's William F. "Rick" Cronk, BS 65, retired president of Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, will give a talk titled "Secrets to Becoming a Successful CEO" on May 7 at the Haas School. Full Story Professional Affinity Groups for Haas Alumni You asked for it! Over the years, many alumni have requested an expanded network of industry-focused clubs or chapters to share professional interests and best practices, discuss trends, and meet one another. An alumni task force is evaluating how best to connect far-flung alumni and the methods that will effectively support and govern these new groups. Nearly 10,000 alumni participated in a recent survey; now recommendations about technology, governance, and outreach will be addressed. Your participation in the task force would be valued. For more info, please contact Leslie Kanberg, Director of Alumni Relations. Clean Energy Dominates Social Venture Competition A plan to make clean energy affordable around the world to poor, rural households without access to electricity won the grand prize at the recent 2008 Global Social Venture Competition at the Haas School. Full Story 6th Haaski Tourney and Auction at Claremont is Largest Yet Want to swing away in a round of golf and play for a hole in one to win a brand new Lexus? Join us for the 6th annual Haaski Open golf tournament and the Haaski Celebration and Auction at the Claremont Country Club in Oakland on May 12. Auction items include a golf getaway for two at Pebble Beach, Squaw Valley lodging, golf with Coach Jeff Tedford, and more! Proceeds benefit the Haas Annual Fund. For more info, contact Meg Glasson or visit Haaski's website.
News	CAREERS	Lifelong Learning
Pitfalls of Working Past Retirement Age It is no secret that more Americans are working past retirement age. But what some workers might not realize is that there can be significant financial disincentives that make working into retirement age a tricky proposition. Full Story in WSJ Secrets to Buying a Business or Franchise - Webinar 7-8:30 pm, Wednesday, May 7 Overcome the challenges of buying a franchise or existing business. Workshop covers the steps to take to reduce risk and improve chances of success through simple research techniques; your options, financing, benefits of a franchise or existing business and where to find them. Register Progressing in Your Organization - Webinar 5-6:30 pm, Wednesday, May 14 You are beginning to establish yourself in your organization and now are ready to progress further, perhaps ready to take on additional responsibilities or move into a new role. What steps do you need to take to build a foundation for longer term success? This webinar will explore core principles and key factors influencing your progression in your organization. Register Getting Linked In - Online Networking 6-8 pm, Thursday, May 8 - Mountain View , CA Are executive recruiters contacting you several times a week to pitch you extremely tempting professional opportunities matched perfectly to your background and interests? Come learn from an experienced career development consultant and social networking entrepreneur who will share specific techniques to promote yourself using LinkedIn. Register (Apply discount code "MBA" at checkout) *New this year:* the Berkeley MBA Experienced Hire Resume Database is free to our client companies. Sign up for access
News	Careers	LIFELONG LEARNING
Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility: Innovating a Sustainable Career 8 am - 5 pm, Friday, May 9 At the Haas School This workshop will explore the emergent and complex field of corporate social responsibility as a business strategy - a corporate strategy that is integrated with core business objectives and core competencies to create positive social change and business value. You will learn the different ways companies and functions can incorporate societal and environmental perspectives into strategic thinking, as well as the challenges and dilemmas involved in this process. Led by Kellie McElhaney, Adjunct Professor at Haas & Executive Director of the Center for Responsible Business. More Info / Register Corporate Directors Enterprise 2008: Effective Corporate Governance The UC Berkeley Corporate Directors Enterprise offers Directors and potential Directors of public, private and non-profit boards the opportunity to update their skills and knowledge. In a post-Sarbanes-Oxley environment, where increased visibility and shareholder activism prevail, it is vital that those who serve on boards reflect “best practices” knowledge to maximize their organization’s performance and to protect themselves and their organization from liabilities and lawsuits. Our ISS accredited program brings together faculty from the Haas School and the Boalt School of Law; prominent Directors and Chief Executives of major corporations; and distinguished partners of accounting and corporate governance firms. MBA alumni with senior executive background are encouraged to apply. Learn More and Enroll: Email Bart Decker Call 877-UCB-EXEC (822-2932) or 1-510-642-9167 Visit our website
Haas Alumni Resources
HAN \| Haas \| Cal \| CAA \| Giving to Haas eHAN Archive \| Haas newsroom Event calendar \| Career resources \| Haas@Cal Review and edit your online profile in Haas@Cal, our online alumni directory. If you've never registered, your first-visit PIN is [%idnumber]
eHAN is published by the Alumni Office at the Haas School of Business. Much of the content originally appeared in Haas NewsWire, an internal Haas School communication published by the Marketing and Communications Office. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Copyright 2008 Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. Having trouble viewing this email? Go to http://haas.berkeley.edu/alumni/pubs/ehan/ehan-05-01-08.html