This is a living page and will continually be edited that will act as a repository of email communications regarding WE Lead 2023. If you have a question that’s not addressed on these pages, please reach out to the EWMBA Program Office at [email protected].
Emails
WE Lead 2023 is around the corner! Attendance is optional, but we encourage you to celebrate with your peers one last time before Commencement. Please visit the WE Lead website for an event itinerary. Stay tuned for an RSVP link!
Please contact the EWMBA program office at ewmb[email protected]. We hope to see you there!
Save the Date:
Sincerely,
Evening & Weekend MBA Program Office
Haas School of Business
University of California, Berkeley
It’s already March and May will be here before we know it!
We have several updates for you on WE Lead- the grand finale for the Class of 2023 to come together one last time before Commencement. Please note the action item due dates highlighted in this message!
WE Lead Registration
Draft Schedule
My Leadership Journey Workshop
WE Lead Registration
When: Friday May 12th (~afternoon) – Sunday May 14th (late morning)
Where: Hilton San Francisco Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Registration is now open for WE Lead: Third Year Retreat! All students who entered in Fall of 2020 are invited to attend this weekend long retreat, giving students a chance to:
- Reflect on the past three years and commemorate the conclusion of the EWMBA Program
- Celebrate the bonds you have built with your classmates
- Meaningfully close the MBA chapter, appreciating how far you all have come during the program
Action Item: Please fill out this survey to officially register for the weekend. Registration will be open until Sunday April 2 at 11:59PM PDT. There is no additional cost to students for the weekend, but we encourage you to think carefully before registering and commit only if you are able to attend. Accurate RSVPs ensure that the EW Program Office can provide a well-planned and impactful experience.
Draft Schedule
Activities will include*:
- Friday 5/12:
- Afternoon: Hotel Check In
- Evening: Free time/Cohort gatherings organized by your classmates
- Saturday 5/13:
- Morning: Breakfast
- Afternoon: My Leadership Journey Workshop(see description below)
- Evening: Class of 2023 Awards Banquet & Party!
- Sunday 5/14 (morning):
- Morning: Departure after breakfast
* The schedule is tentative
My Leadership Journey Workshop
In this interactive session with the Leadership Communications team, you will have a chance to creatively reflect on the professional and personal experiences that have made you the leader you are right now. You will delve into the authenticity of your leadership, the heart & meaning of your experience as an individual and define who you are right now and who you want to be. In this experiential and community building session you will deepen connections in your cohort through storytelling and celebrate yourself and others.
This will serve as an anchor for reflection for you, a celebration of what has happened in the past three years, and a springboard into your future.
For more information, please check out our WE Lead website.
Thanks and we hope you’re as excited as we are!
Sincerely,
Evening & Weekend MBA Program Office
Haas School of Business
University of California, Berkeley
Thank you for registering for WE Lead 2023! Please read the message below for comprehensive details on this amazing weekend.
- WE Lead 2023 Official Schedule
- My Leadership Journey Workshop
- Class of 2023 Banquet Awards
- Event Liability Waiver
WE Lead 2023 Official Schedule
This agenda will outline the times & location for each day of the retreat (subject to change).
Please click the link to view the schedule for WE Lead 2023, which is now live on the student website.
My Leadership Journey Workshop
In this interactive session with the Leadership Communications team, you will have a chance to creatively reflect on the professional and personal experiences that have made you the leader you are right now. You will delve into the authenticity of your leadership, the heart & meaning of your experience as an individual, and define who you are right now and who you want to be. In this experiential and community building session you will deepen connections in your cohort through storytelling and celebrate yourself and others.
This will serve as an anchor for reflection for you, a celebration of what has happened in the past three years, and a springboard into your future.
Class of 2023 Banquet Awards
The Class of 2023 Banquet Awards will be held at the historic Julia Morgan Ballroom, overlooking San Francisco’s Financial District. Celebrate with your classmates with dinner, drinks, awards presentation and dancing!
The venue is just a few short blocks from the hotel. Please click the link for directions to Julia Morgan Ballroom from the Hilton San Francisco Financial District.
The theme this year is Roaring 20’s. Please dress to impress with the appropriate attire.
Event Liability Waiver
As the event is off-site, all students are required to complete the WE Lead 2023 Event Liability Waiver prior to check-in. Please digitally sign by Thursday May 11 at 5PM PT.
We look forward to seeing you in May!
Sincerely,
Evening & Weekend MBA Program Office
Haas School of Business
University of California, Berkeley
We hope you’re getting excited to reflect and celebrate at WE Lead 2023 next weekend at the Hilton San Francisco Financial District!
Check out our WE Lead 2023 Website for the latest updates and review this message with highlights:
Parking & Transportation
Dress Code
My Leadership Journey Workshop
Class of 2023 Awards Banquet and Party – Julia Morgan Ballroom
Reminders:
– Photo Slideshow
– Liability Waiver
WE Lead Schedule
Parking & Transportation
We strongly encourage you to take public transportation or ridesharing services for WE Lead. If you choose to drive, you are responsible for all parking costs associated with the weekend. WE Lead attendees are eligible for a $15 discount on Hilton San Francisco Financial District’s daily rate. For more information on parking at Hilton, please visit the Hilton website.
Dress Code
The dress code during the daytime on Saturday, March 13th is smart casual. The dress code & theme for the Award Banquet is Roaring 20’s.
My Leadership Journey Workshop
This will serve as an anchor for reflection; a celebration of your accomplishments in the past three years; and, a springboard into your future.
In this interactive session led by Mark Rittenberg and the Leadership Communications team, you will have a chance to creatively reflect on the professional and personal experiences that have made you the leader you are. You will delve into the authenticity of your leadership, explore the heart and meaning of your experience as an individual, and define who you are right now and who you want to be. In this experiential and community building session, you will deepen connections with your classmates through storytelling and shared exploration
Class of 2023 Awards Banquet and Party – Julia Morgan Ballroom Navigation
The Julia Morgan Ballroom is a short walk from the Hilton San Francisco Financial District. Please view the map below to see the route and distance to the venue. The theme for this year is Roaring 20’s.
Reminders:
Photo Slideshow
We are working on a slideshow that will be played during lunch on Saturday to recap your time at Haas. Please submit photos here by the end of day Friday, March 12 to be added to the slideshow.
Liability Waiver
Since this event is off campus, all WE Lead participants need to complete a digital Liability Waiver. Please do so by 12:00 PM (Pacific time) on Friday, May 12.
WE Lead Schedule
Check out the WE Lead Weekend Schedule!
We are looking forward to seeing everyone!
We look forward to seeing you on Friday for WE Lead! Please review the following important logistics details:
Schedule
Hotel Accommodations & Getting There
Liability Waiver
Dress Code
Laptops
Commencement Ticket Pick Up
Student & Professional Conduct
#EWwelead
Schedule
Please review the Student Agenda below. Full participation in all WE Lead events is expected.
Friday, May 12 is a free evening to connect with your classmates! Connect with your cohort reps for the plans.
Event check-in with Program Office staff will take place at the hotel on Saturday, May 13 starting at 9:00 AM in the Foyer outside the Grand Ballroom on the 3rd floor. Please bring your Cal 1 Card to check-in.
Hotel Accommodations & Getting There
The Hilton will be ready for check-in on Friday, May 12 after 4:00 PM. The Program Office will not be making any further changes to the rooming list. You are free to organize any room changes among yourselves after you check in. Check-out should be completed on Sunday, May 14 before 11:00 AM.
The Hilton Financial District is a 14-minute walk from the Montgomery BART/MUNI Station. The MUNI Bus Route 8 runs up Kearny Street from the vicinity of Montgomery Station to Kearny Street and Clay Street, right by the hotel.
If you are driving, you are responsible for parking costs. Please read the Hilton website for information on parking costs. The entrance to the parking garage is at 750 Kearny Street, right next to the entrance to the hotel. Please see a screenshot of the garage location below.
The parking cost will be attached to your room. If you park your car, let the front desk know when you check in and provide a credit card. We have arranged a $15 discount per day for EW students. When you check out, your card will be charged accordingly.
Liability Waiver
If you have not completed the Liability Waiver, please do so by Friday, May 12 at 5:00 PM.
Dress Code
Saturday, May 13:
- Daytime: Smart Casual with comfortable shoes
- Evening: Roaring 20’s
Sunday, May 14: Casual
Temperatures are estimated to be in the high 60’s to low 70’s in the daytime. Although all events will take place indoors, we encourage you to pack accordingly.
Laptops
Laptops will not be needed.
Commencement Ticket Pick Up
Commencement ceremony tickets will be available for pick up from the Program Office staff in the foyer on Sunday, May 14 during breakfast from 9:00-11:00 AM only. Please stop by on your way out.
Student & Professional Conduct
UC Berkeley and Haas administration expect that all students conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the University’s function as an educational institution. EWMBA students serve as ambassadors of the Haas community and should behave accordingly. Violations of the Code of Student Conduct will be reported to the UC Berkeley Center for Student Conduct.
#EWwelead
Don’t forget to post about WE Lead weekend on social media! Be sure to use #EWwelead, #haasewmba, and #BerkeleyHaas to show the spirit of the weekend! Also, follow the Program Office on Instagram @haasewmba.
If you have any questions, please let us know. We look forward to a fun and memorable weekend!
Sincerely,
The EWMBA Program Office Team