Alumni Day
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2009 ALUMNI DAY
Saturday, October 17, 2009
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Pleasant Hill campus PROGRAM
The Alumni Day 2009 brochure includes a registration form for the event. The brochure has been mailed to all alumni, but can be downloaded by clicking here.
For more information about Alumni Day or to share feedback, please contact Anne Marie Taylor at 925.969.3491 or jfkualumni@jfku.edu
Breakout Sessions ECOTHERAPY: NATURAL WORLD AS MENTOR AND HEALER
Craig Chalquist, PhD, School of Holistic Studies Join Dr. Chalquist, author of the recently published book Ecotherapy: Healing with Nature in Mind. Learn about this emerging field that looks at the relationship between an individual's mental health and his/her connection with nature. This session provides 1 hour of free CE credit for MFTs, LCSWs, and RNs.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS
Herb Wong, PhD, Graduate School of Professional Psychology Examine the history of and the disparities in community mental health care, assessing the range of prevention, early intervention and service needed, as well as the necessary infrastructure, technology, program, and training elements. This sessions provides 1 hour of free CE credit for psychologists, MFTs, LCSWs, and RNs.
A LIVING SYSTEMS APPROACH TO HEALING OUR COMMUNITIES AND OURSELVES
Daramola N. Cabral, PhD, School of Education and Liberal Arts Consider the whole ecology of human health, integrating social and cultural values, the experiences of humanity, and the connection of mind, body and spirit. Explore the socio-ecological mediators of health, "dis-ease" and well-being and, through an experiential living systems exercise, become co-creators of wholeness and healing.
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE WITH DEVERSITY: BUILDING A BETTER LAW PRACTICE
Larry Cook, JD '81
Contra Costa County Bar Association (CCCBA) President Examine the state of diversity in the legal profession, in law schools and on the bench; reasons for the lack of progress; model law firm programs and practices; and ways firms can attract and retain attorneys from diverse background. This session provides 1 hour of free MCLE credit hosted by the CCCBA.
CREATING THE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURIAL ORGANIZATION: LEADING DEEP CHANGE
Chuck Piazza, PhD and Panel of SOM Students Global and organizational change, particularly with the degree needed to respond to current economic issues, begins with shifts in personal and professional perspectives and values. Explore ways to apply the notion of deep change for yourself and discover ways to lead social entrepreneurial efforts and organizations.
COME WITH AN IDEA, LEAVE WITH A PLAN!
Melodie Lane, The One Page Business Plan Company Need to "re-think" your business plan due to changes in the economy? Starting a business or considering one? Ready to take your business to the next level? Come and learn and walk out with your message and vision in writing!
SPECIAL SESSIONS - CAREER COUNSELING/RESUMÉ CRITIQUE
11:00 am - 3:00 pm JFKU career counselors will be available at Alumni Day for private, half-hour sessions to assist you with job search techniques and career development trends. They also can provide a quick critique of your resumé. Please schedule a time in advance by emailing career@jfku.edu or calling the Career Center 925.969.3542.
2009 ALUMNI OF THE YEAR RECIPIENTS School of Management
Wade Harper, MBA '08
Lieutenant, Tracy Police Department
Member, Antioch Unified School District Board Graduate School of Professional Psychology
Richard Dutra-St. John
MA Clinical Psychology '85
Founder, Challenge Day Program
Founder, Thunder Road Recovery Center School of Holistic Studies
Selena Lee
MA Holistic Health Education '03
Founder, Touch Health Association
Sustainability Pioneer in Massage Education School of Law
Alan Ramos
Juris Doctorate '99
Nevin, Ramos & Steele
Elder Justice Advocate School of Education & Liberal Arts
Kenji C. Liu
BA Liberal Arts '01
Author and Poet
You Left Without Your Shoes JFKU Alumni Legacy Award
Paula Szloboda
BA '04, MBA '07
MA Holistic Health Ed '07
Saturday, October 17, 2009
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Pleasant Hill campus PROGRAM
| 11:00 am | REGISTRATION |
| 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | LUNCH BY SCHOOL NETWORKING |
| 12:30 - 1:30 pm | WELCOME Steve Stargardter, President KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Dr. Monica Sharma United Nations ALUMNI AWARD PRESENTATIONS |
| 1:30- 3:00 pm | BREAKOUT SESSIONS |
| 11 am - 3 pm | SPECIAL SESSIONS - CAREER COUNSELING/RESUMÉ CRITIQUE |
Breakout Sessions ECOTHERAPY: NATURAL WORLD AS MENTOR AND HEALER
Craig Chalquist, PhD, School of Holistic Studies Join Dr. Chalquist, author of the recently published book Ecotherapy: Healing with Nature in Mind. Learn about this emerging field that looks at the relationship between an individual's mental health and his/her connection with nature. This session provides 1 hour of free CE credit for MFTs, LCSWs, and RNs.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS
Herb Wong, PhD, Graduate School of Professional Psychology Examine the history of and the disparities in community mental health care, assessing the range of prevention, early intervention and service needed, as well as the necessary infrastructure, technology, program, and training elements. This sessions provides 1 hour of free CE credit for psychologists, MFTs, LCSWs, and RNs.
A LIVING SYSTEMS APPROACH TO HEALING OUR COMMUNITIES AND OURSELVES
Daramola N. Cabral, PhD, School of Education and Liberal Arts Consider the whole ecology of human health, integrating social and cultural values, the experiences of humanity, and the connection of mind, body and spirit. Explore the socio-ecological mediators of health, "dis-ease" and well-being and, through an experiential living systems exercise, become co-creators of wholeness and healing.
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE WITH DEVERSITY: BUILDING A BETTER LAW PRACTICE
Larry Cook, JD '81
Contra Costa County Bar Association (CCCBA) President Examine the state of diversity in the legal profession, in law schools and on the bench; reasons for the lack of progress; model law firm programs and practices; and ways firms can attract and retain attorneys from diverse background. This session provides 1 hour of free MCLE credit hosted by the CCCBA.
CREATING THE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURIAL ORGANIZATION: LEADING DEEP CHANGE
Chuck Piazza, PhD and Panel of SOM Students Global and organizational change, particularly with the degree needed to respond to current economic issues, begins with shifts in personal and professional perspectives and values. Explore ways to apply the notion of deep change for yourself and discover ways to lead social entrepreneurial efforts and organizations.
COME WITH AN IDEA, LEAVE WITH A PLAN!
Melodie Lane, The One Page Business Plan Company Need to "re-think" your business plan due to changes in the economy? Starting a business or considering one? Ready to take your business to the next level? Come and learn and walk out with your message and vision in writing!
- How writing a one page business plan will change your business forever.
- The 5 essentials every business plan must have to be successful.
- Write a vision statement that describes your business in two sentences.
- Create a mission statement describing why customers want your product.
- Design business objectives that drive behavior and produce results.
- Strategies that everyone must have in their plan.
SPECIAL SESSIONS - CAREER COUNSELING/RESUMÉ CRITIQUE
11:00 am - 3:00 pm JFKU career counselors will be available at Alumni Day for private, half-hour sessions to assist you with job search techniques and career development trends. They also can provide a quick critique of your resumé. Please schedule a time in advance by emailing career@jfku.edu or calling the Career Center 925.969.3542.
2009 ALUMNI OF THE YEAR RECIPIENTS School of Management
Wade Harper, MBA '08
Lieutenant, Tracy Police Department
Member, Antioch Unified School District Board Graduate School of Professional Psychology
Richard Dutra-St. John
MA Clinical Psychology '85
Founder, Challenge Day Program
Founder, Thunder Road Recovery Center School of Holistic Studies
Selena Lee
MA Holistic Health Education '03
Founder, Touch Health Association
Sustainability Pioneer in Massage Education School of Law
Alan Ramos
Juris Doctorate '99
Nevin, Ramos & Steele
Elder Justice Advocate School of Education & Liberal Arts
Kenji C. Liu
BA Liberal Arts '01
Author and Poet
You Left Without Your Shoes JFKU Alumni Legacy Award
Paula Szloboda
BA '04, MBA '07
MA Holistic Health Ed '07