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IN THIS ISSUE

EVENTS

1)  Holiday Cooking Class @ Zax in Brentwood
    12/2 - LA
2)  NYC Area MBA Soiree To Benefit Disaster Relief & NY Area Charities
    12/4 - NYC
3)  UCLA Anderson Forecast - Keynote address by California
    Governor Gray Davis
    12/5 - LA
4)  UCLA Anderson Forecast - On the Road, Sponsored by Oracle
    12/6 - Bay Area
5)  New York Chapter Holiday Party with Professor Cockrum
    12/6 - NYC
6)  Accenture 2001 C4C Ski Trip
    12/14 to 12/17 - BC, Canada
7)  CMIE Conference - Save The Date
    1/31 to 2/1 - LA

NEWS

8)  Jack Welch visit highlights online
9)  Borders Books discount for LA area alumni


EVENT DETAIL

1) December 2nd - Los Angeles
   Join fellow Anderson Alums for a Holiday Cooking Class hosted by
   chef Brooke Williamson at ZAX restaurant in Brentwood. ZAX was
   recently voted one of LA's top new restaurants by LA Magazine so
   don't miss this opportunity to practice for those upcoming holiday
   dinners. You will learn how to prepare an appetizer, entree and
   dessert and will take home recipes for all three.
   http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/alumni/calendar/events/zax.htm

2) December 4th - New York
   NYC Area MBA Soiree To Benefit Disaster Relief & NY Area Charities
   The Evening Will Include:
   Hot & cold hors d'oeuvres
   Complimentary beer, wine & soda
   Cash bar for cocktails
   Live entertainment
   Networking, socializing & hobnobbing
   Friends & Significant Others Welcome
   http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/alumni/calendar/events/soiree.htm

3) December 5th - Los Angeles
   UCLA Anderson Business Forecast - California in the Global Economy
   California Governor Gray Davis will deliver the afternoon keynote
   address.  This follows the three separate morning discussion tracks
   covering Europe and Japan, China, and the Americas featuring
   financial and political experts from each region.  Afternoon sessions
   include "The Forecast for the State, Nation and World" with Economist
   Edward Leamer, and "California, Current Challenges and Looking
   Forward".
   http://www.uclaforecast.com

4) December 6th - Bay Area (Redwood Shores, CA)
   The UCLA Anderson Forecast announces a special Bay Area presentation
   where our insightful economists will address questions
   including:
   - What is next for the nation?
   - How long and how deep with the downturn be?
   - How will the worldwide economic slowdown affect California?
   - What has been the impact of the WTC terrorist bombings on
     the already weak U.S. economy?
   - What should California businesses do to respond to the
     international opportunities and challenges?
   Attendance is complimentary.  Reservations required.
   Sponsored by Oracle and Anderson Alumni San Francisco/Bay Area Chapter
   http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/alumni/calendar/events/sfforecast.htm

5) December 6th - New York
   New York Chapter Holiday Party, Featuring Professor Bill Cockrum
   http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/alumni/calendar/events/nycholiday.htm

6) December 14th to 17th  - Whistler/Blackcomb, BC, Canada
   The annual MBA pilgrimage to the snow is occurring December
   14th - 17th this year for the UCLA Challenge For Charity Ski Trip.
   Students are heading north of the border to Canada to take
   advantage of Whistler/Blackcomb mountain resort.  With the
   sponsorship of Accenture consulting this year's trip looks
   to be one of the best.  For those alumni interested in attending
   there are spots available for you and your six friends.
   Please go to the website below for more information.
   http://www.moguls.com/anderson

7) January 31st to February 1st - Los Angeles - SAVE THE DATE
   The Center for Management in the Information Economy will hold
   its annual two day conference ?New Perspectives on the Information
   Economy? on January 31-February 1, 2002. The first day features
   keynote presentations by recognized technology leaders. The second
   day presents five parallel tracks that focus on enterprise software,
   mobile wireless telecommunications, entertainment media, Internet
   successes, and new e-commerce services.


NEWS DETAIL

8) Jack Welch visit highlights - read the story, see the pictures,
   view the streaming video clips of Welch's recent visit to
   Anderson:
   http://www.anderson.ucla.edu

9) Borders Books discount for LA area Anderson Alumni
   25% discount beginning the day after Thanksgiving through the end
   of December.  It's valid on books, music and video (open to personal
   purchases, certain restrictions will apply).
   Just bring in your business card or ID badge to receive discount.

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