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Petty would be proud:
It was a night to remember

It's no easy feat to riff on a Tom Petty song. But Dean Rich lyons took a stab at at doing just that when he played "It's Good to be Dean" to the tune of Petty's "It's Good to Be King" at the 2011 Berkeley-Columbia Executive MBA Gala, held at the Ferry Building on San Francisco's Embarcadero. The dean's performance, stunning venue, and chance to reconnect made it an unforgettable evening for BCEMBA aumni and friends.
Berkeley-Coumbia Gala
![]() | Amit Parikh, BCEMBA 13, and wife Punam Parikh |
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Avin Arumugam, BCEMBA 12, claims victory on the dance floor |
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Joel McKelvey, BCEMBA 09, and Cathi McKelvey dressed to the nines. |
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Lisha Belle, BCEMBA 13, dances the night away. |
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Christinae Schmilijnsky, wife of Jorge Schmilinsky, BCEMBA 10 |
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Ezra Roizen, BCEMBA 05, and Bambi Roizen |
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Shimanti Guha, BCEMBA 11 |
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Anil Keni, BCEMBA 13, and Rebecca Keni |
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Former BCEMBA Director Robert Gleeson; Patti Birbiglia, BCEMBA 04; and Chris Phenner, BCEMBA 04 |
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Tara Martinez, Kathryn Kagan, and Robin Kwok, all BCEMBA 12 |
Haas Gala
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Leading Through Innovation Award winner Bob Luz, BS 61, MBA 62, former General Motors vice chairman |
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Dean Rich Lyons presents Bob O'Donnell, BS 65, MBA 66, with the Haas Business Leader of the Year award. |
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Sam Mathias, MBA 12 |
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Ruth Berson; Victor d'Allant, MBA 87; and Josephine d'Allant, BA 12 |
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Alyson Madrigan, MBA 11, and Renu Mathias, wife of Sam Mathias, MBA 12 |
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YEAH alumna Cimone Hall |
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The Straw Hat Band plays Cal favorites. |
Old Blues
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Jo Maxon and Karl Ruppenthal, MBA 50 |
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Boyd Quinn, BS 50 |
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Marvin Mizis, BS 60; Robert Bergman, BS 47; and George Hutchinson, BS 54 |
Gap Event
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Peng Ngin, MBA 94 |
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Haas Prof. Jim Wilcox gives an update on the economy. |
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Peter Luber, MBA 02, and Alyssa Zagrobski |
Taste of Haas
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Past Dean and Professor Emeritus Ray Miles shares a laugh with his wife, Lucile. |
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