Special Presentation by Joy at Work author, Dennis Bakke
Tuesday, April 19, 12:30 p.m. Douglas Forum, Bank of America Executive Education Center
Dennis Bakke will present on his newly released book Joy at Work on Tuesday, April 19th. In this groundbreaking work, Bakke tells the true story of AES, the global energy company -- and how, as cofounder and CEO, he challenged the business establishment with revolutionary ideas to create a place where all employees could genuinely look forward to work and actually have fun on the job.

Washington Weekend, April 21, 22, 23
Join us for Washington Weekend, April 21-23, 2005 – the University of Washington's first campus-wide block party! We'll be featuring department open houses, class reunions, live entertainment, tours of university facilities and lots more. There's something for the entire family, from the spring football game to the campus art walk. We sure hope you'll come to campus, make yourself at home, and discover all the great things happening right here in your backyard. Come celebrate all the UW has to offer!
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Dean's Business Breakfast, April 27
These monthly breakfasts held on the UW campus, feature presentations by local business leaders. The next breakfast on April 27 will feature John Furlong, Chief Executive Officer VANOC (Vancouver Organizing Committee 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games). The cost per lecture is $15 and includes breakfast and parking.
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CEO Lunch Featuring Gary Shansby
Gary Shansby of the Shansby Group is the featured speaker at the CEO Lunch held at the Columbia Tower Club on May 3rd. Registration and more information...

Open House: Graduate and Executive Education, May 10
Learn about the variety of degree and certificate programs offered by the UW Business School.
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Multicultural Alumni Reception
Wednesday, May 11, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Douglas Forum, Bank of America Executive Education Center
Please join us for the fourth annual Multicultural Alumni Reception. Reconnect with old classmates and meet current students who are eager to learn from successful alumni. Light hors d'oeuvres, wine, and beer provided. Registration for this free event on-line here or by calling 206 543-0540.

James Jiambalvo Named Dean of UW Business School
ames Jiambalvo, a UW professor of accounting whose research includes audit decision-making, the relationships between stock prices and information, and earnings management, has been selected by UW President Mark Emmert as the new dean of the University of Washington Business School.
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UW's MBA Program Advances to Nation's Top 20 Elite
The University of Washington's MBA program has been ranked 18th among the nation's best business schools by U.S. News & World Report, advancing nine spots from last year's ranking by the weekly news magazine. The annual rankings appear in the 2006 edition of the book America's Best Graduate Schools.
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Husky Academic All-Stars are (almost) All Business
The Business School holds nearly a controlling share of Academic All-Stars at the University of Washington this academic year.
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Business Undergrad Makes Unwitting Film Debut in "Sideways"
You'll need a sharp eye to catch the appearance by James Lepp, a UW junior studying marketing and entrepreneurship, in the Oscar-winning movie "Sideways."
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Career Transitions Workshop
Date: April 30, 2005
Time: Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Place: 241 Mary Gates Hall on Seattle campus
Cost: $65 UWAA members and UW students, $85 general. $100 special price for the workshop plus a UWAA membership. Includes box lunch
What: This workshop is designed to help alumni, students and other members of the UW community sort out the steps required to make a career change or enhance a current position. The workshop features a panel of UW alumni speaking about their successful career transitions. For more information and to register on-line.

Dependable Strengths Seminars
This seminar is designed to assess strengths and talents. This information is then used to develop a powerful job search strategy.
Date: May 5 - 7, 2005
Time: Thurs. & Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Place: UW Center for Career Services, 134 Mary Gates Hall on Seattle campus
Cost: $120 UWAA members and UW students, $150 general. For more information, contact the Center for Career Services at (206) 543-0535 or go to their web site. Presented by Center for Career Services.

Become a Career Connections Contact
Career Connections is the UW Alumni Association's online database of alumni career contacts across the country, available exclusively to UWAA members and students. Career Connections contacts offer information about their field and networking referrals to students exploring career directions and to alumni who are searching for a job or contemplating a career transition. Contacts are not expected to provide leads for specific jobs or internships. In addition, contacts can set limits on the number of times their information is accessed online.

Becoming a contact is a rewarding way to stay connected and make a difference in the lives of UW alumni and students. Click here to sign up online.