Supporting UCSD's EPSE & LAMP Programs
“Anyone can become angry – that is easy.
But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose
And in the right way –that is not easy”
- Aristotle
Event Details
Thursday, March 8, 2012
7:00am Breakfast & Networking
7:30am Seminar (lasting until 9:00am or 9:30am)
Room 115 at the UCSD Extension University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., 92122
Presented by: Liz Young and …
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Join fellow alumni for the annual Winter Restaurant Week outing for some drinks, outstanding food and great networking.
Date: Sunday, January 29, 2012
Time: Networking 5:30pm, Dinner Seating: 6:00pm
Location: Firefly Grill & Wine Bar in Encinitas
Address: 251 North El Camino Real, Suite B, Encinitas CA 92024
Cost: Fixed $30 menu (per Restaurant Week) (not including drinks, tax & tip)
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The 27th year of EPSE and 26th year LAMP came to an exciting end on the evening of Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Over 200 people, including graduating students, their guests & sponsors, and faculty/staff of the EPSE & LAMP programs, attended the 2010-11 Graduation Ceremonies at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine to enjoy some networking, socializing, outstanding food and the ceremonies as well! …
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by Jim Snell
On 15-16 March, 2011, from 10:00-4:30, the LAMP class conducted a day of team leadership training using the UCSD high ropes challenge course.
Learning Objectives:
Participants gained a greater awareness and appreciation of the importance of trust and communication when working together as a team.
The teams were able to establish and maintain the four elements of trust: honesty, openness, consistency, and respect.
The …
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On Sunday, March 13, a distinguished alumni group from EPSE and LAMP gathered for a gala affair at the Bernardo Winery in Rancho Bernardo. It is the oldest surviving winery in San Diego County and it provided a perfect setting for this group to renew acquaintances and enjoy each other’s company. The 25 minute tour included a guide through the winemaking process, some wine tasting knowledge, a family history of the owners, and a nice Italian …
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Module at High Ropes
The EPSE Module 3 teambuilding exercises were held on a frigid day in March at Camp Stevens in Julian. The high rope courses included the infamous “Depends pole” which overlooked the 256 acres of beautiful mountain wilderness of the camp. The temperature was 42 degrees (brrr!) which required that everyone wear gloves and hats, a definite disadvantage on the ropes and pole.
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by Jim Snell and Susie BaranowskiOn March 7th, the EPSE class of 2011 conducted a day of training using the high rope elements at Camp Stevens in Julian. The three learning objectives for the day were:
a sense of group identity
rapid and effective decision making
fear management.
The day was divided into three challenge areas. The first challenge area consisted of the 60 foot “Jacob’s Ladder”, 4x4 boards separated and …
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This year’s EPSE class started their activities on September 14th at the Rosa Sattoria Avocado Ranch in Rainbow. The facilitator was Jim Snell who led them through the cable wire walk, the giant square, commitment bridge, and the wall. In addition to the team building exercises, the class underwent health screening to establish a starting baseline.
EPSE Class breakdown
The 2010-2011 EPSE class consists of 31 participants representing 14 …
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Graduation 2010 was held at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine on May 26th. Richard Gary represented the EPSE students as class speaker; and David Chiu was the LAMP class speaker. The keynote speaker was Stanley Hopper, Chief Engineer at BAE Systems, and EPSE graduate of 2000. A total of 28 EPSE students received their diplomas while 35 LAMP students celebrated their completion.
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Heat hit the Camp
The LAMP Module 2 teambuilding exercise was held on March 16 at the UCSD Challenge Course. In contrast to the EPSE teambuilding exercises, the temperature was a balmy 80 degrees. The exercises consisted of the low rope elements (some blindfolded) and the imposing (and steep) tower.
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