This Week

• The Program Office will be closed Friday Sep 2 to Monday Sep 5.
• No Classes Saturday Sep 3 or Monday Sep 5.
• Building Hours
  • Sunday Sep 4: Perimeter entrances, Bank of America Forum, MBA Commons, Long Library 7AM-10PM
  • Monday Sep 5: Everything closed.
  • Tuesday Sep 6: Resume scheduled fall building hours.

Class of 2023 and 2024

• FTMBA Sign up closes tonight Thursday Sep 1, 11:59PM PDT (results available Friday Sep 2).
• FTMBA course drop deadline Saturday Sep 3, 11:59PM PDT.

• Drop Only ends Saturday Sep 3, 11:59PM PDT in OLR!
• Things to keep in mind:
  • Any enrollment changes to your schedule must be made locally at Haas in OLR. Do not make any changes in CalCentral.
  • Please go "beyond yourself" and drop any courses you do not wish to take in consideration of students on the waitlist.
  • In addition, DROP yourself from classes and any waitlists that you do not want. As other students drop, you may be enrolled off the waitlist during Drops Only!
  • After Drops Only ends, please confirm that your class schedule is accurate in CalCentral. Bills and transcripts are generated off of your CalCentral class schedule.

Class of 2025

• Micro will be in C230, 2nd floor of Cheit.
   

Class of 2024

• Ops will be in Andersen Auditorium (F295), 2nd Floor of the Faculty Building, next to the MBA Commons.

Announcements

• Pedestrian traffic starts around 5PM. Concert doors open at 7PM. While you should be able to park in Berkeley Law Lot, please be advised that Bowles will be closed and there will be increased pedestrian traffic in the area. Please allow extra time to get to Haas.
• Future concert dates on class days: Sep 13, 15, 17, 28, 29.

Class of 2025

• Workshop #2 will introduce the practice of team reflexivity to close gaps in understanding and promote continued alignment on how to work together.
  • Blue: Wednesday Sep 7, 7:30-9:30PM, Spieker Forum
  • Gold: Thursday Sep 8, 7:30-9:30PM, Spieker Forum
  • Oski: Saturday Sep 24, 12:15-2PM, N500
  • Axe: Saturday Sep 24, 1-2:45 pm, Wells Fargo Room Cheit C420
  • Lux: Check-ins by appointment weeks of Oct 3 or Oct 14     

Important Reminders

• We are delighted to announce that Dr. Don Capone, UC Berkeley licensed staff psychologist, has resumed his office hours for the Fall 2022 and is available through the end of the semester.
• Please refer to the email sent on Monday Aug 22 by Jamie Breen with subject "PLEASE NOTE: Mental health and wellness resources available" for more details. 
• He is currently providing Zoom video counseling, phone and some limited in-person sessions for all registered Haas students (i.e., undergraduate, FTMBA, EWMBA, Executive MBA, MFE and Ph.D. students). However, due to licensing laws, you must be located in the state of California to be eligible to receive ongoing tele-counseling services. One-time consultations are possible if you are located out-of-state and are interested in an assessment and local referrals in the state where you currently reside.

• We were able to resolve the global technical issue that prevented students from joining certain clubs without first joining the MBAA Association. 
• If you are still noticing issues, please email ewmba_office@haas.berkeley.edu. 

• Fall fees were due last Friday Aug 19.
• Any remaining balance may be subject to late fees related but not limited to...
  • Late fees for non-compliance for TB and non-COVID Immunizations (assessed Thursday Sep 1).
  • Late registration fee ($150) for not paying tuition (either in full, 20% of, or first installment of the Fee Payment Plan) (assessed Friday Sep 9 per campus enrollment calendar).

Saturday Scoop

• We highly encourage carpooling, being dropped off, or public transportation on football game days.
• Taxis and ride shares: Please note that Piedmont Ave at the stadium will be closed 2.5 hours before kick-off through the duration of the game. Therefore, you will need to walk to Hearst Ave. or Bancroft Way to be picked up.

• Many campus lots are reserved for season ticket holders on football Saturdays, including all the usual lots, Berkeley Law, Underhill, Foothill, etc.
• Special Events Parking has allotted EWMBA students the University Extension Lot. We are continuing to work on specifics and will send updates in upcoming BNs.
• There is an extremely limited number of spaces so we highly encourage carpooling if you absolutely need to drive.
• There is no shuttle service from campus shuttles or the Program Office.
• It is a 1.2 mile walk from the lot to Haas.
• A reminder that daily scratch offs are not valid at the Unex Lot.

• Piedmont Ave will likely close around 10 or 11AM through the duration of the game.
• If you do not have an afternoon class, please keep this in mind if you are thinking of taking a rideshare back to the Extension Lot.
• If the game is over after 5PM, please expect foot traffic along Bancroft Ave. Thank you for your patience on football game days!

Student Groups

• Have you ever wondered what mental health and DEI resources are available to you as a graduate student? 
• Check out this slide deck full of Haas and UC Berkeley-wide resources 

• Football game tailgate announcements! The EWMBAA VP of Socials are excited to partner with the Program Office to organize two tailgates this year. 
• Save the date for the Washington game on Oct 22 and the Big Game on Nov 19 for a fun tailgate at the Bank of America Forum and Haas Courtyard.
• Look out for more details to come as we get closer to the date!

• Berkeley Energy & Resources Collaborative (BERC) is a cross-departmental organization at our university that connects, educates, and motivates students, alumni, faculty, and industry to address the world's energy and resource challenges.
• Sign up via this form today to receive a monthly newsletter to stay current on BERC events! Follow this link to join the dedicated BERC Slack

• Did you know UC Berkeley has 100+ entrepreneurship resources. Find the correct resource in your entrepreneurship journey! 
• Checkout this space for a new resource spotlight every week!
• Your One-Stop-Shop for all entrepreneurship resource information - Berkeley BEGIN.
• This section is sponsored by the EWMBAA VPs of Entrepreneurship Shruti, Saumya, Janani, and Kadidia. Questions? Contact Saumya at saumya.vij@berkeley.edu. 

Events

• Have you signed up for this year’s Haas Alumni Homecoming Tailgate? Enjoy what is sure to be the most spirited #haasalumni event this fall! Don’t miss out on special $15 discounted tickets for current students. Register now for the tailgate.

Career Corner

• Join us for this interactive lab where you will learn strategies for updating and strengthening your LinkedIn Profile. After learning some tips and best practices, you will have the opportunity to share your LinkedIn profile in small groups and get feedback from your peers.

Story 2: Your Story: Tell Me About Yourself
Wednesday Sep 14, 5-6PM PDT
Register in BEARS!

• Did you know that within the first 7 seconds of an interview your interviewer has already formed an impression of you?
• Come learn how to get your interview off to a great start by learning to craft and structure your response to the infamous "Tell Me About Yourself" question in this step by step process.
• In this highly interactive workshop, you will:
  • Learn the important elements to include in your story step by step
  • Have opportunities to practice
  • Get feedback and refine
  • You will leave with a first draft of your TMAY!

Career Conversations
Wednesday Sep 21, 12-1PM PDT
Register in BEARS!

• The ability to have skillful career conversations builds and deepens relationships, gives you insights, and allows for opportunities. Whether it be informational interviews, connecting with people, or coffee chats, these are all career conversations. This learning lab will give you a simple framework that helps you be more intentional, less transactional, and allow you to connect, get curious and be understood.

Program Office Tips

• Text-to-911 provides the ability to send a text message to reach 911 emergency dispatchers from your mobile phone or device. You should always call 911 if you can and text 911 only if you cannot call. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech disabled, and text-to-911 is not available, use a TTY or a telecommunications relay service, if possible.
• Read the full UCPD Text-to-911 announcement for important instructions.

• Haas Campus Security Officer (CSO) 510.292.7800
• UCPD Emergency
  • Call 911 via campus landline
  • 510.642.3333 via cell phone
  • Blue Light emergency phone (located throughout the campus and identified by a blue light on top of the phone box or column)
  • UCPD Non-Emergency: 510.642.6760
• WarnMe/Nixle (campus safety notifications)
• Review UC Berkeley Night Safety Resources
• Create a "Buddy System," share contact info, and always walk with your classmates whenever possible.