CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Upcoming Events

2009

August 20 - September 24

VITAS Hospice Bereavement Support Group

Have you suffered the loss of a loved one?

Do you still have feelings of grief, anger, regret or sorrow?

VITAS Innovative Hospice with will host a free six-week bereavement program The Lakeside Community Center for anyone with these concerns beginning Thursday Aug. 20. The group will meet every Thursday from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM until Sept. 24.

Healing after a loss is easier when you are part of a support group and when you learn what to expect during the grieving process.

Location: Lakeside Community Center - Lakeshore Room, 9841 Vine Street, Lakeside CA 92040
Dates: Thursdays, Aug. 20 to Sept. 24
Time: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Facilitators: Rev. Dave Clark, J. Kingston Cowart, M.S.

For further information call: Brandon Schroeder, Lakeside Community Center Coordinator ­ 619-443-9176; Lavon Switzer, VITAS Bereavement Manager - 858-503-4724; or J. Kingston Cowart, M.S., Group Cofacilitator - 619-561-9012.

There is no fee for this program.

It is open to anyone dealing with loss, grief, and bereavement.

Rev. J. Kingston Cowart, M.S. is a spiritual support volunteer for VITAS Innovative Hospice Care

He is the recipient of the 2006 VITAS Hospice Spiritual Care
Volunteer of theYear Award for the San Diego region.

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April 23

Hypnotist in the Corner

BUSINESS APPLICATIONS OF HYPNOSIS

SDSU Business Alumni
Social Networking Event

“Hypnotist in the Corner” to Offer Free Motivational Mini-Sessions

The SDSU Business Alumni Network (BAN) will hold its next networking event at Pacifica Breeze Café in Del Mar on April 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

Special Feature: "Hypnotist in the Corner." A corner table has been reserved for J. Kingston Cowart, the group's VP for Professional Development and a counselor specializing in hypnosis, to provide free brief sessions of rapid-induction hypnosis and quick-flash suggestions for those who wish to work on a business-related or other specific focus of change.

BAN President Andrew Monarch views the event as a great opportunity for anyone who wants to mingle with SDSU alumni, students, and regional business community members­-while taking in the inspiring ocean view, enjoying a variety of delicious appetizers and seeing some impressive business applications of hypnosis all at the same time.

Thursday, April 23, 2009
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Pacifica Breeze Café (on outdoor patio)
1555 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, California 92014
http://www.pacificadelmar.com/breeze-cafe.php

Register at chapters.sdsu.edu/business/ by April 16th

Cost:
$15.00 Alumni Association members
$20.00 future members and guests and for all RSVPs after April 16th or at the door.
Includes appetizers and soda, coffee or tea.
All other beverages served via cash bar.

Parking:
Pacifica will provide 2 hours validation for self-parking in the underground garage. Valet parking is $8 per car. Pacifica Breeze Café is located on the second level terrace below Pacifica Del Mar restaurant on the corner of 15th and Camino Del Mar (Highway 101)

For questions please contact alumnichapters@sdsu.edu or call 619-594-2586.

J. Kingston Cowart may be reached at jkcowart@self-change.com and 619-561-9012.

The Business Alumni Network's mission is to reconnect SDSU alumni, the College of Business Administration, and the San Diego business community.

The Business Alumni Network is an official chapter of the SDSU Alumni Association.

J. Kingston Cowart is Vice President for Professional
Development - SDSU Business Alumni Network

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Recent Past Events

2009

February, 25

Three Women Wednesday

SURVIVING IN SAN DIEGO: LEADERSHIP
AND SUCCESS IN TROUBLED TIMES

SDSU Business Alumni Network

How do you survive and even rise to leadership in the most challenging economy in decades? Three prominent San Diegans share their insights and their own pathways to leadership during troubled times – which can also be the best times to get ahead if you know how.

As a follow-up to last year’s highly successful 3 Tom Tuesday, Three Women Wednesday presents a forum featuring three of the region’s most influential business leaders:

Susan R. Nowakowski is Chief Executive Officer, President, and a Director of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc., the largest healthcare staffing company in the United States and the leading nationwide provider of physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals. In 2006, AMN reached a milestone when it became the first company in the healthcare staffing industry to exceed $1 billion in revenue.

Irene M. Stillings is the executive director of the non-profit California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE), an organization devoted to creating a sustainable energy future. Irene joined CCSE in 2001, bringing over 30 years of experience in the energy industry.

Gail K. Naughton, Ph.D. is a bio-tech entrepreneur and has been the Dean of the College of Business Administration at San Diego State University since August 2002.

Gayle Falkenthal, APR, President of Falcon Valley Group will moderate the panel discussion presented by the SDSU Business Alumni Network.

You are invited to join us for what promises to be an entertaining and informative evening. Please feel free to invite a fellow alum or San Diego business associate to join us.

Date: Wednesday, February 25th

Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Location: McMillin Event Ctr, NTC Promenade at Liberty Station - 2875 Dewey Rd, San Diego, CA 92106

Parking: Free parking at Liberty Station

Cost: $35 members, $40 future members and guests, $25 students

Includes hors d'oeuvres, networking session, panel discussion, and question-and-answer opportunities.

Register: Online by February 20. For questions contact <alumnichapters@sdsu.edu> or call 619-594-2586.

J. Kingston Cowart is Vice President for Professional
Development - SDSU Business Alumni Network

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Past Events

2008