Merage Alumni Network News

June 2009

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New Jobs

Black & Decker

Senior Financial Analyst - Operations

Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

Manager – Ecommerce and Online Marketing

Blue Shield of California

Corporate Communications Manager

 


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Commencement 2009


Distinguished Merage School Alumnus,
General Leon J. Laporte, MS '77; U.S. Army (Ret.)
to give commencement address on
Sunday, June 14


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Welcome Merage Class of 2009

Important Information for 2009 Graduates


Read more for important Alumni Network Information!

Alumni Network Brochure
MBA & FEMBA Computing Timeline
EMBA Computing Timeline





Merage Full-Time MBA Class of 2009
Candidate Profiles


Your companies could benefit immensely from this extraordinarily talented group of graduates!



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Features


39th Annual Lauds & Laurels Ceremony


The Merage School was proud to honor
Lisa A. Locklear, MBA '84 as the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award.



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2009 Multi-Class Reunion


Save-the-Date: Saturday, September 12, 2009
Class years 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, and 2009

We Need Your Input!

We are seeking representatives from each of the reunion classes to offer ideas and assist us in organizing specific events for your particular class/program. We can’t do this without your help – so please contact the Alumni Relations office ASAP!

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Upcoming Alumni Network Events and Activities

NEWSFLASH! Merage Alumni Network 1st Friday Luncheon
to Welcome UCI Men’s Volleyball Coach John Speraw
as featured guest speaker.

Alumni Network Luncheons


Central OC: 1st Friday of the month,
   Kyle van Hoften, MBA '97, Alumni Rep.


This Friday, June 5th
Karl Strauss Brewery
Costa Mesa, Metro Point
11:30 A.M. Networking
11:45 A.M. Lunch

South OC: 4th Friday of each month,
   Darren Whissen, MBA '02, Alumni Rep.

North OC: Anaheim area luncheon, held every
   other month.
Next Luncheon: Wednesday,
   June 17th.
Steve Acterman, EMBA, '99,
   Alumni Rep.

San Francisco Bay Area: Thursday, June 25.

For more information, email: 
MerageAlum@merage.uci.edu



"Successful Job Search Strategies During Challenging Economic Times"


Alumni Network Speaker Series
Featuring Career Coach Andrew Johnson

Wednesday, June 10
11:45am to 1:15pm

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Merage Alumni Network Travels Across
the US this Summer!

Attention Massachusetts Alumni!

 
Save-the-Date: Monday, July 13th
Dean Andy Policano to Visit Boston
Proposed Evening Event
(more details to follow under separate email)

If you’re interested in attending, please contact
The Merage Alumni Relations Office meragealum@merage.uci.edu or (949)824-6465



Attention Illinois Alumni!

 
Save-the-Date: Wednesday, July 15th
Merage Alumni Network Visits Chicago
Proposed Evening Mixer * Downtown Chicago
(more details to follow under separate email)

If you’re interested in attending, please contact
The Merage Alumni Relations Office meragealum@merage.uci.edu or (949)824-6465



Attention North Carolina Alumni!

 
Save-the-Date: Tuesday, July 14th
Merage Alumni Network Visits North Carolina
Proposed Evening Event * Raleigh
(more details to follow under separate email)

If you’re interested in attending, please contact
The Merage Alumni Relations Office meragealum@merage.uci.edu or (949)824-6465



Attention New York Alumni!

 
Save-the-Date: Tuesday, July 21
or Wednesday, July 22

Merage Alumni Network Visits New York City
Proposed Evening Event * Manhattan
Former Dean and Professor Jone Pearce will be in NYC And would enjoy seeing you!

If you’re interested in attending, please contact
The Merage Alumni Relations Office meragealum@merage.uci.edu or (949)824-6465




Centers of Excellence

Congratulations to Aaron Samson
& Team SIMON


Aaron Samson (M-10) and his team from the exciting new product company SIMON won the UCLA/Anderson School Fast Pitch competition on Friday, May 8.


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News From The EMBA/HCEMBA Program Office

7th Annual Executive
Alumni Networking Forum


Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 23rd. Lauded as one of the most valuable networking and on-going educational events of the year, the 7th Annual Executive Alumni Forum provides an electrifying environment, wonderful food and the beautiful back lawn of the University Club.

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Upcoming Merage School Events and Activities



 

2009 Executive Invitational
Golf Tournament

 
Wednesday, August 5
Check in, Brunch & Contests - 10:30a.m.
Shotgun Start - Noon
Reception - 5:30p.m.
Monarch Beach Golf Links

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Alumni Event Calendar

 
Mark your calendar for these upcoming dates.





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Recent Events



Los Angeles Alumni Network


The Merage Alumni Network enjoyed a special day on May 8 when a good sized group gathered at El Cholo in Santa Monica.



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OC Alumni Network Mixer


Members of the Alumni Network enjoyed a networking mixer on Wednesday, May 27 at Taleo Grill here in Irvine.




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Send email to MerageAlum@merage.uci.edu and visit regularly at www.merage.uci.edu/go/alumni