November 17, 2014
6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles

Join us as we celebrate 2014's John Wooden Global Leadership Award recipient Dr. Paul E. Jacobs at the on the evening of Monday, November 17. The award honors a corporate leader who personifies the extraordinary standard of achievement, leadership and character associated with Coach Wooden. As the executive chairman of communications technology company Qualcomm Inc., Jacobs is charged with guiding the development of new technologies and Qualcomm's long-term opportunities. The evening also awards current MBA students who embody Coach Wooden's leadership ideals and commitment to improving the lives of others with student fellowships.

» Watch highlights from last year's event honoring Walt Disney Chairman & CEO Bob Iger.

The Office of Alumni Relations and Parker Career Management Center present Anderson Evenings. This series of celebrations will provide the unique opportunity to bring UCLA Anderson students and alumni together for an exceptional evening of content and networking in cities where students are participating in Day-on-the-Job (DOJ) treks. As an alumna or alumnus, you play a significant role in the success of our students and ultimately, the school. As students make their way to New York City and San Francisco, don't miss this special occasion to celebrate the success of UCLA Anderson and enjoy an evening with the brightest business leaders in the world.

New York City
An Anderson Evening with Ken Moelis
Tuesday, November 18
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
New York Athletic Club - City House

San Francisco
An Anderson Evening
Thursday, November 20
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The Winery SF

An Anderson Evening in San Francisco will be held at Bryan Kane's ('96) award winning The Winery San Francisco and host alumni representatives from companies across a spectrum of industries including high-tech, finance, and entertainment. Speaker to be announced shortly.

For the past two weeks, the global UCLA Anderson community gathered for events to welcome recent grads to their respective cities. Worldwide Welcome Week kicked off with behind-the-scenes access at family friendly Lakeshore Learning in Los Angeles and global events marketplace Eventbrite in San Francisco. Then Vice-Chairman of Credit Suisse Robert Murley '74 shared with Orange County alumni his UCLA Anderson story and why he is giving back as the new chair elect of the UCLA Anderson Board of Visitors. Faculty connected with alumni, including Professor Eric Sussman in San Diego and Professor Sanjog Misra in Seattle, CA, which included stops at Amazon and Microsoft headquarters for private events with alumni employees. New York alumni were treated to an intimate evening with Executive Chef Ivy Stark (UCLA '93) at Dos Caminos Park Avenue. Plus, sportswear company adidas opened its doors to Portland alumni and shared the strategy behind its stripes. The Alumni Network made time to have fun at 14 social events overseas, a winery tour in New York, an Oktoberfest celebration in Los Angeles, and various other alumni gatherings.

» Click to see Worldwide Welcome Week highlights

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