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last updated May 1st, 2002

PCNC Newsletter, June 2002

Event	Date	Time	Location	RSVP
The Wireless Revolution: Telecommunications for the 21st Century	6/10	6:30-7:30	Palo Alto	Cathy Legg '99
Princeton Professor H. Vincent Poor *77, Electrical Engineering Professor Vince Poor *77 will discuss the technological, regulatory, economic and social issues arising in the field of wireless communications. Please join us for a lively discussion on this major technological trend. Professor Poor developed and teaches "The Wireless Revolution: Telecommunications for the 21st Century." Among the most popular courses offered at Princeton, this course addresses the technical, economic, regulatory and sociological aspects of wireless communications. His research interests are primarily in the fields of stochastic processes, signal detection and estimation, and statistical signal processing, with applications in a variety of areas. Professor Poor is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, and is a Fellow of the AAAS and the IEEE. Among his other honors are the Terman Award of the American Society for Engineering Education (1992), the Distinguished Member Award from the IEEE Control Systems Society (1994), an IEEE Third Millennium Medal (2000), the IEEE Graduate Teaching Award (2001), a Guggenheim Fellowship (2002), and the NSF Director’s Award for Distinguished Teaching Scholars (2002). Prof. Poor has authored over four hundred publications, and has received several paper awards, including most recently the first Joint Paper Award of the IEEE Communications and Information Theory Societies (2002). Directions: Courtesy of Peter Heinecke '87, the lecture will be held in the conference room of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. 950 Page Mill Road is one block west of El Camino Real and is next door to the Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich and Rosati main building. For detailed directions, visit http://www.wsgr.com/offices/frames.asp?section=1&Frame=On Date: Monday 6/10 Time: 6:30-7:30 Location: Conference room of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati , Palo Alto Address: 950 Page Mill Road @ El Camino Real RSVP: Please RSVP by June 8 to the contact listed below. Member Price: Free Non-Member Price: Free Contact: Cathy Legg '99 415-845-8120
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Preserving California: Politics, Business, and Sustainability	6/12	12-1:15	San Francisco	Krim Stephenson '97
San Franisco Luncheon - June Deirdre Nurre *88 will discuss environmental issues and opportunities in California. Californians face increasing trade-offs between beneficial growth and the preservation of our resources including air, water, and natural ecosystems. What should be our priorities for environmental protection in the state? What role can businesses, lawmakers, non-profit environmental groups, and governmental agencies be expected to play? Ms. Nurre is the Environmental Education Coordinator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the Pacific Southwest region. She received her B.A. from U.C. Riverside and a Masters in Public Affairs from the Woodrow Wilson School. Her work for the EPA over the last 10 years has included coordinating the agency's efforts at closing military bases and serving as State Liaison to the California legislature. Come and meet other local alumni and enjoy a lively discussion over a catered lunch. Reservations are required at least 48 hours in advance. Email RSVPs are preferred. Date: Wednesday 6/12 Time: 12-1:15 Location: Law offices of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, courtesy of Robert Feyer ’68, San Francisco Address: 400 Sansome Street, 2nd Floor @ Sacramento Street RSVP: Please RSVP by April 15 to the contact listed below. Member Price: $10.00 Non-Member Price: $15.00 Please send your payment in by June 10th to the contact listed below. Contact: Krim Stephenson '97 1554 Leavenworth Street San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 440-9477
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Peninsula Hike for All Ages	6/22	10-2	Los Altos	Scott and Linda Rafferty '76
Kids can visit working farm while others climb strenuous ridge trail Hike for all ages. June 22, 10 AM. Whether you have kids (or if you just want a real workout), this is a convenient Princeton event that everyone will enjoy. Join us at Hidden Villa, just 2.4 miles West of I-280 at Moody Road for a picnic lunch and your choice of hikes – (1) a walk to visit the farm animals, (2) a loop trail up lush Adobe Creek to spectacular ridge views of the Valley and Bay, and (3) a challenging 9-mile out-and-back to the top of Black Mountain with even more spectacular views and 3000+ feet of climb. Bring your own lunch and lots of water. No charge (except $5 parking fee). Date: Saturday 6/22 Time: 10-2 Location: Hidden Villa , Los Altos Address: 26870 Moody Road @ 2.4 miles West of I-280 RSVP: Not Required Member Price: $5 parking Non-Member Price: $5 parking Contact: Scott and Linda Rafferty '76 650-949-3334
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Business 107: Meet the Professionals	6/25	7-9:30	San Francisco	Gil Silberman '86
Meet-and-greet with professional service providers Workshops for owners and executives of entrepreneurial businesses in the Bay Area Are you just starting out or shopping around for professional relationships? Here is a chance to meet accountants, attorneys, bankers, bookkeepers, business advisors, computer consultants, executive recruiters, funding brokers, insurance agents, web developers, and other professionals who can help make your company a success. At the end you will also have a chance to meet our legal experts one-on-one. We seek sponsors, presenters, moderators, and volunteers for future events. Event includes: informal networking session light snacks and drinks brief presentation with Q&A Please register here: acteva.com Date: Tuesday 6/25 Time: 7-9:30 Location: The Silberman Loft, San Francisco Address: 725 Florida Street #18 @ Bryant and 19th RSVP: Please RSVP by June 25 to the contact listed below. Member Price: Free Non-Member Price: Free Contact: Gil Silberman '86 (415) 392-5600