Carnesale Commons, UCLA 2Nd - 3Rd April, 2019 Upcoming Events
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PROGRAM Carnesale Commons, UCLA 2nd - 3rd April, 2019 Upcoming Events Graduway exclusively hosts the Graduway Leaders Summit (GLS) as a gathering of leaders and executives who work in alumni relations and career services. Delegates attend to listen to the industry’s thought leaders, share best practices, develop professionally and network extensively. GLS New York GLS London Columbia University The British Museum 28-29 Oct. 2019 19-20 Nov. 2019 To register and for more details go to: www.graduway.com For transparency: Graduway is not affiliated with any of the universities mentioned above, nor is the Graduway Leaders Summit a university program or activity. Chris Marshall President Graduway, North America Dear Delegates It is my distinct pleasure to welcome An exciting new element to the you to UCLA for the Graduway summit is GraduwayTV - our official Leaders Summit. platform for all GLS (and other) content. If you missed a session, or 33 expert industry leaders will be want to re-listen to something that joining us on stage over the next two really resonated with you, sign up for days, to share their own experiences GraduwayTV and enjoy today and and insights into current and future beyond. possibilities and challenges involved in the worlds of alumni relations and Over the course of the coming days, I career services. will serve as your host and moderator. I hope that each and every one of you What we most pride ourselves on is will also take the opportunity to stand that these summits offer you practical up and make your voice heard so that tools that you can immediately we can all gain from your experiences, implement at your own institutions. I challenges and successes. have met hundreds of professionals in your fields and the ability to learn from Looking forward to an invigorating one another is our greatest asset. and inspiring 48 hours! As always, we make time for Regards, recognizing excellence within our community, catching up on long- Chris standing friendships, and networking to create new ones. We have also set aside some time to share the new developments and upgrades to Graduway's Next Generation Platform. HOW TO BE A CAREER MASTERMIND BY HASSAN AKMAL www.CareerMastermind.org Tuesday, April 2nd Exclusive book signing during the afternoon coffee break General Information VENUE Palisades Room at Carnesale Commons (3rd Floor), UCLA 251 Charles E. Young Drive, West Los Angeles, CA 90095 REGISTRATION Find our registration desk in the lobby of the Palisades Room on Tuesday, April 2nd & Wednesday, April 3rd from 9:00 am onwards. PROGRAM Tuesday, April 2nd Sessions begin at 10:00 am in the Palisades Room. Light refreshments will be served in the lobby from 9:00 am. Wednesday, April 3rd Sessions begin at 9:45 am in the Palisades Room. A light buffet breakfast will be served in the lobby from 9:00 am. GENIUS BAR The Graduway "GLS Genius Bar" is located in the lobby of the Palisades Room and will be open throughout the summit. Existing clients can meet members of the Global Customer Success Team and delegates new to Graduway are invited to view a product demo with one of our Account Executives. If you did not reserve a meeting prior to GLS, you can schedule a slot at the registration desk. INTERNET ACCESS There is complimentary wireless access throughout UCLA campus. Connect to wireless network UCLA_WEB (open network). GRADUWAY LEADERS COMMUNITY (GLC) Register at: https://graduwayleaderscommunity.com/ Connect and network with fellow attendees during and after GLS. Ask questions about best practices and share stories of your successes. You can post your own GLS pictures on the feed, start discussions, and add comments. We'll be awarding prizes for interesting pictures and updates throughout the summit. If you already have a profile on GLC, please update it to indicate that you are attending GLS LA 2019. SOCIAL MEDIA Our hashtag is #GLSLA2019. Join the excitement and post summit photos or updates on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram and tag @Graduway along with the hashtag. GRADUWAY 2019 AWARDS Join us in recognizing the achievements of Graduway clients. SWAG SWAP CORNER Show off your best promotional merchandise at the Swag Swap Corner. Bring along and display some of your favorite giveaways and take your pick from your co-delegates’ swag items during the Wednesday morning coffee break. Happy sharing! COFFEE BREAKS & NETWORKING LUNCHES Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be available during all the networking breaks. Lunches on both summit days will be served in Covel Commons (3rd floor), a short walk from Carnesale Commons. Please refer to the map at the end of the program. Tables will be marked as follows: Colleges & Universities Non-Profit Organizations K-12 & Independent Schools Professional Schools Enjoy networking! SOCIAL EVENTS Tuesday, April 2nd 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm / Reception and Entertainment Renew old acquaintances and meet other alumni relations and career services professionals at the get-together reception on the Covel Commons Terrace (3rd Floor), overlooking the UCLA campus. Please refer to the map for directions. Get ready for an evening of fun with British comedian and freestyle rapper, Chris Turner. Wednesday, April 3rd 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm / Farewell Reception Join us in the lobby of the Palisades Room for drinks and canapés before you head home. Speakers Hassan Akmal Executive Director of Industry Relations and Career Strategies Columbia University Geoff Branigan Director of Development & External Affairs Montclair Kimberley Academy Melinda Burke Vice President, University of Arizona Alumni Relations University of Arizona Jasmine Carter Director of Alumni Relations and Engagement Southern Methodist University Andy Ceperley Higher Education Consultant Andrew T. Ceperley Coaching & Consulting Daniel Cohen CEO & Founder Graduway Sheila Curran Higher Education and Career Services Expert Curran Consulting Group Kristin Dabney Career Network Manager Randolph College Heather Durkin Director of Alumni Relations Germantown Academy Sevonne Eliyahu Vice President Global Customer Success Graduway Branden Grimmet Associate Provost Loyola Marymount University Cheryl D. Harrelson Associate Vice Chancellor, Alumni, Annual Giving and Pipeline Development University of California San Diego Speakers Christine R. Harriger Director of Career Development Randolph College Steve Helmke Chief Operating Officer LSU Alumni Association Reesa Hinks Account Manager, North America Graduway Rachel Johnson Executive Director: Education to Vocation Azusa Pacific University Simon Jones Director of Development The Manchester Grammar School Kaleb Kaschalk Alumni Manager St. Edward High School Andrew Krueger Director of Alumni and Media Relations University of Washington - Foster School of Business Julie Labich Senior Director, Communications & External Affairs USC Sol Price School of Public Policy Curt Langford President and CEO Texas Tech Alumni Association Angela Marsh Community Manager, Alumni Engagement Pepperdine University Chris Marshall President Graduway, North America Lara McDonald Professional Services Manager Graduway Solissa McKay Alumni Relations Manager Kauffman Scholars, Inc. Speakers Scott Mory Vice President for University Advancement Carnegie Mellon University Sandy Nguyen Director, Career Connections UCLA Alumni Association Yesh Pavlik Slenk Network Manager EDF Climate Corps Karen Ravago-Ballaret Director of Alumni Professional Engagement University of California, Santa Barbara Michael Schurder Vice President, Product Graduway Sarah Schutt Chief Alumni Officer and Executive Director Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association Julie Sina Associate Vice Chancellor Alumni Affairs, CFO The UCLA Foundation/Investment Company Sadhana Singh Program and Communications Manager TheDream.US Patricia Souza Vice President, Career Services Triumph Higher Education - Escoffier Sarah Steed Online Alumni Engagement and Marketing Strategist The University of Toronto, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Shari Tapper Alumni Relations Manager ‘Iolani School Chad Warren Senior Associate Vice President & Executive Director University of Nevada-Las Vegas Amy Weinberg Alumni Relations Manager Brentwood College School Valaida Wynn Guerrero Director of Individual Giving Jackie Robinson Foundation - INTRODUCING - Alumni Relations & Career Services On Demand. Get inspired with over 300 talks from industry thought leaders. Watch Now at Graduway.TV Agenda DAY 1 AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 2nd, 2019 9:00 am - 10:00 am Registration Desk & Genius Bar Open with Light Refreshments 10:00 am - 11:00 am Alumni Relations Fireside Chat: The Future of Engagement Chris Marshall (Moderator) Graduway Melinda Burke University of Arizona Scott Mory Carnegie Mellon University Sarah Schutt Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association Julie Sina The UCLA Foundation/Investment Company 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Case Studies: Alumni Relations & Career Services Best Practices Simon Jones The Manchester Grammar School 'I’m a bit odd, but I’m MGS odd – and that’s ok!' Sandy Nguyen UCLA 'Magnifying Alumni Involvement' 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Networking Lunch 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Keynote and Q&A Hassan Akmal Columbia University 'The Future of Career and Alumni Relations' 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm Networking Break & Book Signing With Hassan Akmal 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm Best Practice & Showcasing Success: K-12 & Independent Schools CHAIR Reesa Hinks Graduway PANELISTS Geoff Branigan Montclair Kimberley Academy Heather Durkin Germantown Academy Shari Tapper 'Iolani School SHOWCASING SUCCESS Simon Jones