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GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY
NEWS
Participate in Psychology Today s robust online Therapy Directory for six months without any fees through the partnership established between GSEP and Psychology Today for Psychology Division graduates. This exclusive benefit provides alumni a valuable tool to grow their practice. Alumni may choose to opt out of the program at any time before the end of that period, or the benefit will automatically continue for just $29.95 per month. To find out more or sign up, visit the website.
GSEP Reduced-Fee Therapist Directory for Graduate Students
As a service to our graduate students, the M.A. Professional Development and Clinical Training Department makes available a list of our alumni who are local therapists who have agreed to offer reduced-fee therapy for Pepperdine students. This is a way to build your practice while giving back to the Pepperdine community. If you would like to be included in this directory, please contact Kathleen Wenger via e-mail at kathleen.wenger@pepperdine.edu or by phone at (949) 223-2580.
EVENTS
ShareFest Workday 2011: "It Takes a Village to Raise a Child"
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Holmes Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Tony Collatos will be organizing a group of volunteers to help with the beautification of the Holmes Elementary School. Pepperdine along with other universities and community organizations within the city will be joining forces to enhance the school s presence. Volunteers are still needed for the Pepperdine Team. To register, please visit the website.
"Leading the Digital Age"
Wednesday, May 18, 2011; 2 - 6 p.m.
Santa Clara County Office of Education, San Jose, CA
Tuesday, May 24, 2011; 2 - 6 p.m.
Anaheim City School District, Anaheim, CA
Dr. Devin Vodicka (MS '04, EDD '07), adjunct professor, will be presenting two sessions on, Leading for the Digital Age?for the California Association of Supervision of Curriculum and Development (California ASCD) in San Jose and Anaheim this month. For more information, please visit the website.
Hawaii International Conference on Business
May 26 - 29, 2011
Honolulu, Hawaii
Dr. Lani Frazier, adjunct professor, along with Social Entrepreneurship and Change students, Dance Aoki, Nikki Duplessis, Calleen Egan, and Kapua Kauhane, will be presenting at the Hawaii International Conference on Business. The group will discuss the topic entitled, "Social Entrepreneurs: The Role of Leadership and Power of Storytelling in Changemaking.?For more information about the conference, visit the website.
Alumni are our very best referral source for new students! If you know someone who might be a good candidate for a Pepperdine master s or doctoral program, encourage them to call or e-mail. Contact information for each academic program is listed on the GSEP website.
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GRAZIADIO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
NEWS
First 15X Project Nets More Than 100 New Commercialization Ideas for Existing Technologies
Pepperdine MBAs and UC Santa Barbara technologists teamed to explore potential startups based on existing untapped UCSB intellectual property. More...
Certificate in Private Capital Markets Now Being Offered
Enroll in a new three-day non-degree training program launching June 1. Receive a critical analysis of the private capital markets covering angel investing, venture capital, mezzanine, private equity, banking, asset-backed lending, and factoring segments. More...
EVENTS
Dean's Executive Leadership Series Featuring David C. Hendler
Thursday, May 5, 2011; 5:30 ?7:30 p.m.
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Culver City, CA
The Dean s Executive Leadership Series connects you with industry leaders from entertainment, financial services, health care, technology, and more. We strive to bridge the real world of business and academia. This event features David C. Hendler, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Click here to register or to learn more about this event.
Chick-fil-A Leadercast
Friday, May 6, 2011; 7 a.m. ?noon
Pepperdine University Drescher Auditorium, Malibu, CA
The Chick-fil-A Leadercast is a one-day leadership training event broadcast live from Atlanta, Georgia, to hundreds of host sites throughout the nation, including Pepperdine University. Students, faculty, and alumni will hear from marketing expert Seth Godin; John Maxwell, author of "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership," Muhtar Kent, chief executive officer of Coca-Cola Co., and many other inspiring speakers on leading extraordinary lives. Click here to register or to learn more about this event.
REVLON Run/Walk for Women
Saturday, May 7, 2011; 7 a.m. - noon
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park
Register for this year s event and be a part of helping to defeat women s cancers. Help raise funds for the REVLON Run/Walk beneficiaries so they can continue with lifesaving research and provide valuable services to the women in our lives our mothers, sisters, aunts, and daughters. Click here to register or to learn more about this event.
TreePeople ?Pepperdine Charity Event
Saturday, May 14, 2011; 9 a.m. ?noon
South Park, Los Angeles, CA
We need 50 volunteers to take care of 55 trees that TreePeople planted a year ago. Volunteers will water, weed, mulch, and provide other basic maintenance that is vital to keeping these young trees healthy and vibrant! Please wear comfortable clothes that you don t mind getting dirty, good work shoes, sunscreen, and a hat. TreePeople will provide all the tools and supervision needed to work that day. Click here to register or to learn more about this event.
M&A Outlook: Turning Point or Roadblock Ahead for the Capital Markets?
Thursday, May 19, 2011; 5:30 ?9 p.m.
Omni Hotel, San Francisco, CA
The Graziadio Alumni Network of Northern California invite you to join us for an insightful discussion on outlook of the M&A market. Hear from leading investment bankers, private equity professionals and corporate development insiders as they share their insights on the current deal marketplace and their predictions for 2011 and beyond. Professor John Paglia, creator of the acclaimed Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Project, presents the latest findings of his 2011 report and is followed by a panel of senior experts in the industry. Click here to register or to learn more about this event.
Job Search Team: Teleconference Seminar Series
Wednesday, May 25, 2011; 8 ?9 a.m.
Teleconference
Graziadio Career Services will be starting a Job Search Team for alumni and students who are actively job seeking. The team will meet via conference calls on Wednesday mornings beginning May 25, from 8 - 9 a.m. for six weeks. Bonnie Wild, career coach, will facilitate the group. Click here to learn more about this seminar.
Certificate in Private Capital Markets
June 1?3, 2011
West Los Angeles Graduate Campus, Los Angeles, CA
The Certificate in Private Capital Markets (CIPCM) is a three-day curriculum-based training program, developed by the lead researcher of the Private Capital Markets Project, Dr. John Paglia. Click here to learn more about this program.
Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor Credentialing Program
June 6 ?10, 2011
West Los Angeles Graduate Campus, Los Angeles, CA
Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor?Credentialing Program (CM&AA) is the premier advanced professional credential awarded to the best business transaction and advisory professionals, including MBAs, CPAs, CFAs, attorneys, and other highly qualified experts. Click here to learn more about this program.
2011 Pepperdine Health Care Forum
Wednesday, June 8, 2011; 5:30 ?8:30 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
In 2011 the forum returns to build upon last year's success. This year's event features a keynote presentation on the macroeconomic perspectives of the nation's health care needs and the impact of recent legislation, followed by a panel of senior health care executives from the health care provider, insurance, and pharmaceutical fields. The objective of the forum is to identify the steps that stakeholders need to undertake to provide a collective and comprehensive solution. Click here to register or to learn more about this event.
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