Corporate Sponsors Reception

Since the Corporate Sponsors Reception is a new event, I am sure that you
have numerous questions. Please feel free to call or email me directly
with any questions or concerns that you may have.

In hopes of anticipating some of your questions, I offer the FAQ below:

WHY IS THE EVENT IN BERKELEY, AND NOT SAN FRANCISCO?
I received 43 responses from students regarding the proposed location of
the event. 23 wanted to have the event at Haas, 20 wanted the event in
SF. Since this was very close to a 50/50 split we also looked at the
number of students who have class on Tuesday evenings - approximately half
of the student body. Given the simple majority of declared preference and
the desire to have maximum attendance, we chose the Haas location.

WHO SHOULD I INVITE?
We will be giving each student two invitations to extend to managers. We
suggest that you invite your direct supervisor and your benefits/human
resources manager. Please use your best judgement.

WHAT SORT OF TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO MY MANAGER?
We will provide free parking to those who indicate that they will be
driving to the event. If your manager is going to join you on the shuttle
bus from the South Bay, Peninsula or BART, you MUST tell us in advance so
that we can ensure adequate capacity for students and guests. Shuttle buses
will run on their normal schedule - so managers using this option will
commit to spending a long evening on campus.

ARE TUESDAY CLASSES CANCELLED?
No, if you have class on Tuesday, please attend your class as usual. The
reception will be during your class break. Your managers can join you at
that time, either after attending the seminar, or having just arrived on
campus.

CAN I BRING MY MANAGER TO MY TUESDAY CLASS?
The program office is not opposed to this option, but you MUST tell us if
you intend to do so. We will then be able to make sure that there are
enough seats for enrolled students and also that the faculty member does
not object.