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May 18, 2007

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May 19 - Taipei
A Day on the Green

May 19 - Beijing
Mixer

May 23 - San Francisco
Business Forecast Luncheon SOLD OUT!

May 23 - Los Angeles
Joint Networking Night

May 26 - Singapore
Inaugural DUAL Trivia Challenge Event

May 29 - San Francisco
Innovation Series

May 29 - Hong Kong
Inaugural Series Event: "Bear Conversations"

May 30 - Singapore
Annual Dinner and Book Prize

Jun 2 - Simi Valley
Golf Classic

Jun 5 - Boston
Cross B-School Happy Hour

Jun 20 - Brentwood
Welcome Party for New Students and New Grads

Jun 23 - Los Angeles
Dinner in Korea Town

Jun 26 - Palo Alto
State of the Valley -
VC Panel

Jun 29 - Singapore
DUAL Investment CEOs Roundtable

Jul 3 - Boston
Cross Business School Happy Hour

Jul 7 - London
Henley Regatta

Jul 28 - Mt. View
Welcome Party for New Students and New Grads

Aug 11 -Los Angeles
Annual Picnic

Aug 18 - Oakland
Welcome Party for New Students and New Grads

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May 23 - San Francisco
Business Forecast Luncheon - Ken Rosen
SOLD OUT!

Oct 13 - Berkeley
Homecoming

Nov 2 - San Francisco
Haas Gala

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N E W S	Careers	Learning
Haas Students Celebrate May Commencements The ranks of the Haas Alumni Network will swell by nearly 800 members when MBA, undergraduate, and PhD students celebrate the completion of their degrees at this month's commencement ceremonies. Full Story Prof. Williamson Awarded Distinguished Fellow Oliver E. Williamson, a Haas School professor emeritus and expert in transaction cost economics, was honored last month as a 2007 Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association (AEA). Full Story UC Berkeley Team Wins International Competition A team of UC Berkeley MBA and PhD students took first place at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 2007 International Business Plan Competition. Full Story Haas Undergrad Team Wins Gap Inc. Competition A team of Haas School undergrads took first place at the Gap Inc. Undergraduate Case Competition. Full Story Undergraduate Team Wins the Battle of the Bay Haas School undergraduate students defeated teams from Stanford University and San Jose State University to take first place at the annual Deloitte-Cisco "Battle of the Bay" Case Competition. Full Story Ph.D. Grads Head for Top-Tier Universities This year's crop of graduating PhD students will once again share the knowledge and skills accrued at the Haas School by teaching and conducting research at top-tier schools such as Harvard Business School and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Full Story Students Take Second at B of A Housing Challenge A team of UC Berkeley graduate students that included three Berkeley MBA students took second place at the 16th annual Bank of America Low Income Housing Challenge. Full Story Faculty and Graduate Student Instructors Honored In addition to food and fun, the Dean's End-of-Year Party offered the chance to honor Haas School faculty members and graduate student instructors. Full Story Student Fundraising Reaches Record Level Berkeley MBA and undergraduate business students logged record participation in this year's Lifelong Connections and Feed the Bear student fundraising campaigns. Full Story Spring Issue of CMR Now Available The ongoing challenge of adjusting corporate strategies to a rapidly changing business environment is the theme of the Spring 2007 issue of the California Management Review. Full Story
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For Job Seekers: Broaden Your Job Search Beyond the Big Boards More employers are advertising career opportunities on niche Web sites that cater to specific career fields and geographic locations. Read CareerJournal article For Hiring Managers: New Breed of CEO: Lower Profile, Shorter Leash Three new big-company leaders represent a post-revolutionary generation of power in corporate America, says Alan Murray. Read CareerJounral article
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Market Research for Decision Makers: Translating Market Info Into Profitability - At the Haas School Five day course: Sept. 26, 27, 28, Oct. 25, 26, 2007 More Info / Registration You understand the importance of knowing your customers and your market, but how do you decide which research tools best fit your unique needs? And how can you drive the best results from each research dollar you spend? The Market Research Program at the Haas Center for Executive Development is designed to provide you with the latest, most effective market and design research strategies and tools. Learn: What kinds of marketing questions can be answered with what kinds of research How to integrate research in the product development process How to make the most profitable product, price, promotion, and place decisions How to use most market research tools including some new and innovative tools How to use research to maximize your firm’s ROI
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