The 5th Annual MBA Career Services for Working Professionals Alliance Conference will be held at Pepperdine University in beautiful Malibu, California, from April 21-23, 2008.
The conference is the one professional development event focused entirely on the needs of the career services professionals serving Part-Time MBAs, Executive MBAs, and alumni of all MBA programs. Share best practices and generate new ideas with your peers from top MBA programs from around the world while you enjoy the sunny weather and beaches of Malibu!
This year the conference offers four keynote speakers, three industry panels, and an interactive workshop. You will have opportunities to share information as a group, talk about the future of the MBA Career Services for Working Professionals Alliance, and begin planning for next year's conference at Harvard University.
Please join us Sunday evening at 5:30 for dinner at the home of member Pat Palleschi from UCLA. You will be treated not only to good food, but a panaramic ocean view from the cliffs of Pacific Palisades. We will provide a shuttle from the Villa Graziadio to Pat's at 5:00. If your flight arrives close to that time, feel free to go directly to Pat's home at 1714 Alta Mura Road, Pacific Palisades, 90272. Pat's phone number is (310) 454-1418.
TRAVEL INFORMATION:
Fly into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Take PrimeTime Shuttle to Villa Graziadio on the Pepperdine University campus for $27.00. if you have any questions please contact Tina Ohmstede or call (310) 568-5676.
REGISTRATION FEE:
The $350 registration fee includes Sunday dinner, three days of conference programming with breakfast and lunch; Monday and Tuesday night dinners.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE
The membership fee per school is $175, due upon conference registration. If two members from your school are attending the conference, only one person should pay the membership fee.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - pay with Mastercard or Visa
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - pay by Check
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for DAY PASS - pay with Mastercard or Visa
The membership dues and conference registration fee can be paid with one check.
Mail check, payable to Pepperdine University, to:
Santiago Giraldo
re: MBA CSWP
Pepperdine University
Graziadio School of Business and Management
6100 Center Dr., 3rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
MBACSWP Conference Schedule Career Transitions April 21-23, 2008
LODGING
Sunday – Tuesday evenings Villa Graziadio Executive Center at Pepperdine University
$149 special rate - mention MBA CSWP when making reservation
24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263
310-506-1100
Wednesday evening
Stay at The Belamar if you are traveling from LAX on Thursday
The Belamar is located in Manhattan Beach - 3 miles from LAX
Register online or over the phone:
Online: http://www.thebelamar.com/, promo code MBAC042308
Phone: 1-888-BELAMAR, mention MBA CSWP
WHAT TO WEAR
Business casual attire is recommended during conference sessions. Dinner dress is California casual--jeans, khakis, shorts, skirts--just bring a sweatshirt or jacket, (it gets chilly in the evenings) and tennis shoes, comfortable shoes, or flip flops. Monday night we will be sitting at tables in the sand. Tuesday night we're indoors but situated on a beautiful expansive of westward facing beach. We will provide frisbees, volleyballs, and shovels so dress to run around!
DINNER RESTAURANTS
Monday: Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
Tuesday: The Sunset Restaurant