ABOG at UCSC - 8th Annual Fall Conference
The UCSC Academic Business Officer's Group celebrates its 8th annual Fall Conference on Thursday, September 15, 2016, 8 AM - 3 PM, HIlton Scotts Valley/Santa Cruz, 6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831-440-1000.
Conference Schedule:
8:00 - Morning refreshments
8:45 - Welcome
9:00 - Opening remarks and Q&A by EVC Alison Galloway
9:45 - Break, raffle
10:00 - Jeanne-Marie Grumet Workshop "Presenting Powerfully: Top Tips and Techniques"
11:50 - Raffle
12:00 - Lunch
1:00 - Elida Erickson "Sustainability at UCSC"
1:45 - Distinguished Professor Glenn Millhauser, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
2:30 - Final raffle and closing remarks, followed by afternoon social networking (no host)
The Presentations:
Presenting Powerfully: Top Tips and Techniques
Presenter: Jeanne-Marie Grumet
Presenting in a way that is confident, powerful and credible is a key element to success and fulfillment. Whether presenting to a large audience, during a small meeting or one-on-one, this workshop will help you learn how to communicate your ideas and information with greater effectiveness and influence.
In this course you will learn how to:
• Project confidence, credibility and professionalism
• Open and close with impact
• Handle tough questions and objections with greater ease and confidence
• Understand and present to different personalities and cultures
• Create focused, clear and compelling content
Jeanne-Marie Grumet is founder and CEO of Communication Catalysts, Inc. in Marin, CA. She is nationally respected as a dynamic speaker, coach, author and facilitator of leading-edge training. Her programs include: Presenting Powerfully, Communicating For Results, Influencing and Persuasion, Conflict Management, Working with Different Styles (DISC), Increasing Assertiveness, Facilitating Meetings Effectively, Customer Service Excellence, Living With Purpose and Passion, and Selling and Negotiating for Results. She is co-author with John Gray, Jack Canfield and Bob Proctor in the book entitled “101 Great Ways To Improve Your Life.” When not working, you can find Jeanne-Marie hiking and biking the hills of Marin County.
Sustainability at UCSC: Priorities, Challenges, Opportunities...and You!
Presenter: Elida Erickson, UCSC Director of Sustainability
Sustainability has been a core value for our campus since it was founded. But what do we really mean by “sustainability?" Elida Erickson, UCSC Director of Sustainability, will share general concepts and ideas behind sustainability at UCSC, review UC President Napolitano’s initiatives such as the Carbon Neutrality Initiative and Global Food Initiative, share past successes and priorities for our campus in the coming year, and discuss what it all means for you!
Faculty Research Talk "What the Mad Cow Prion Protein Teaches Us about Dementia"
Presenter: Distinguished Professor Glenn Millhauser, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
As a faculty member at UCSC since 1988, Professor Millhauser has used the technique in pioneering investigations of the structural and dynamic properties of proteins, work that has led to a better understanding of human biology and diseases. His groundbreaking work has significantly enhanced our understanding of the structure and dynamics of proteins whose functions are critical for understanding fundamental processes in the brain. He was awarded the UCSC Excellence in Teaching Award in 2016 and 2002.
