UCLA Graduate & Professional School Fair 2009
Wednesday October 28, 2009
11am to 3pm, Ackerman Ballroom
Instructions for Registered Schools
Exclusively for UCLA students and UC Alumni who subscribe to BruinView™. Current UCLA identification required for admission.
Please do not ask non-UCLA students to meet you at this fair. Thank you for your registration. Please print this page (in landscape) and keep it for your records. Read all details carefully to avoid confusion and help make your experience a positive one.
Shipping Materials in Advance
You may ship up to three boxes in advance and we'll have them waiting at your table. Please follow these instructions to ensure the delivery of your materials. Ship to:
CPM (Creative Project Managers)
Attn: UCLA Grad Fair
Sal Lario, Cell 310.901.2451 or Warehouse 310.769.1861
15151 S. Figueroa Blvd., Gardena, CA 90248
Shipping Dates
Monday, October 12 through Friday, October 23 (by 12pm Pacific Time)
Monday through Friday only. No weekend deliveries.
Shipments will be accepted between 8am to 12pm (Pacific Time).
Guidelines for Shipping Materials
1. Materials should be delivered to Creative Project Managers no later than Friday, October 23, 2009 (12pm Pacific Time). There is no guarantee late deliveries will be transported to the venue.
2. Please do not assume your shipment was delivered to Creative Project Managers
. Confirm and track all shipments with your vendor (FedEx and UPS are recommended).
3. Follow this caveat: “If you can’t lift it, don’t send it.”
4. Label each box with "UCLA Grad Fair."
5.
Label each box with your school's name and department. If the box is not labeled, we won't know which table to deliver your boxes.
6. No more than 3 boxes please.
7. If you have questions, please contact CPM's representative, Sal Lario by cell phone at 310.901.2451 or at the warehouse at 310.769.1861. You may also contact Memo Reyes by email, as a backup.
What Time to Arrive
The fair starts at 11am Pacific Time, so please arrive between 10-10:30am. Allow 20 minutes to park and walk to the Ballroom.
Lunch/Food Service
There will be free coffee beginning at 9am. If you would like to purchase breakfast, other beverages, or snacks, there are numerous food service options on the A and 1 Levels. A free boxed lunch for all recruiters will be available beginning at 11:30am.
Leaving a Box at the End of the Fair - FedEx and UPS only
If you would like us to ship your box after the fair, you must use FedEx or UPS and attach a brand new completed shipping label. You must list your own account number as the one paying the shipping bill. Otherwise, we will not ship it for you. Please leave the box in the southeast corner of Ackerman Ballroom. It will be picked up at 3:30pm (Pacific Time). Do not expect overnight delivery. It could take several days before it arrives at the destination.
Purchase Parking Permit at Kiosk (not included)
Directions to UCLA
UCLA is located in Westwood, approximately ten miles north of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Traffic can be unpredictable so give yourself plenty of time to drive safely and get here with time to spare.
For driving directions, go to this UCLA website.
Directions to Ackerman Ballroom
The Ackerman Ballroom is located in the
Ackerman Union Building (see below). Please take the elevator to level two to the Ackerman Ballroom and bring your
UCLA map with you to help keep you on track (PDF).
Local Hotels
UCLA Guest House
330 Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone 310.825.2923, Fax 310.825.6108
Hotel Palomar Los Angeles - Westwood
10740 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone 310.475.8711, Fax 310.475.5220
Holiday Inn Express, West Los Angeles
11250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone 800.315.2621, Front Desk 310.478.1400
Holiday Inn, Santa Monica Beach - At the Pier
120 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone 800.315.2621, Front Desk 310.451.0676
Crowne Plaza, Beverly Hills
1150 South Beverly Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Phone 310.553.6561, Fax 310.277.4469
Taxis and Shuttle Services

Restaurants Nearby
Ackerman, Level 1 (one floor below Grad Fair)
Terrace Food Court
Greenhouse (salad bar, health foods)
sbarro (Italian)
Panda Express
Rx (candy)
Rubio's
Wetzel's Pretzels
Relaxation (tea, beverages)
Ackerman, Level A (two floors below Grad Fair)
The Cooperage (Taco Bell, Shorty's Subs, Athena's Mediterranean Cafe, The Great
American Roadside Grill)
Jamba Juice (fresh juices)
Tsunami (sushi & noodles )
Kerckhoff Coffeehouse (2nd floor, building east of Ackerman)
Baskin & Robbins, 31 Flavors
Grab & Go Gourmet
Kikka Sushi
Good For You Wraps (vegetarian)
Where To Mail Your Registration Check
Please make your check payable to "UC Regents" and mail it to:
UCLA Career Center
501 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1573
Attn: Grad School Fair 2008
Questions about your payment? Contact our
Budget Analyst, at 310-206-1901.
Questions?