Student-led club focused on developing economies

• LEARN from academics and industry professionals about current global trends and solutions

• DIALOGUE about the most pressing international issues by providing a forum on the UC Berkeley campus

• PREPARE members for global careers through career support and resources in a wide range of international areas – from microfinance to multinationals

• EXPERIENCE international projects through fellowships, volunteer and travel opportunities

Global Initiatives

Global Initiatives• International side of many issue areas

• Public Health• Education• Energy• Entrepreneurship• Financial Services• Agriculture • IT &Telecommunications

• Alumni now work in a variety of institutions including multinationals, consulting firms, international agencies, NGOs and social enterprises

Global Initiatives

LEARN - Presentations• SKS (Oct 2008)• Google.org(Apr 2008)• Vital Wave Consulting Firm (Feb 2008)• BiD Network (Nov 2007)LEARN – Speaker Series• Microfinance (Fall 2008 & 2007)• Enterprising Solutions (Fall 2008)• Emerging Markets (Spring 2009)

EXPERIENCE• International Opp. Student Panel (Sept 30th)DIALOGUE• UC Berkeley Mixer (Sept 25th)• Discussion Groups (Thurs 8AM @ Faculty

Club)• Go to other events around campus & bay area

Global Initiatives

Global Initiatives• Become a member of Global Initiatives

– $20 annual club fee– Leave check in Megan Ryskamp’s mailbox

• Join us– Breakfast Discussion– First club meeting, week of Sept 15th

• Start helping out– Career Trek– UC Berkeley Mixer– Speakers

www.gihberkeley.org