UCR School of Business Dean's Speaker Series
Hear from extraordinary innovators and visionaries
The Dean's Speaker Series, hosted by the UCR School of Business, invites in-demand business leaders who have achieved national and international prominence in their respective fields to share their stories and expertise. This public forum brings a diversity of cultural, political and economic perspectives to UCR and the greater Riverside community.
November 10, 2026, 6:30-8 p.m.
Featured Speakers, Two Guys in Ties:
Rod McDermott, CEO McDermott + Bull, UCR Business Executive Fellow 2024-2025 and Mitch McDermott - Founder & CEO, Talent Ascension Group
Join us for an enlightening episode of Two Guys In Ties, a podcast led by executive recruiters Rod and Mitch McDermott as they share insights about long term career growth, being on the other side of the hiring table, and practical job search advice.
Register for the November Event
Schedule
| 6:30 PM | Registration |
| 7:00 PM | Taping of Two Guys in Ties |
| 7:45 PM | Q & A |
| 8:00 PM | Reception |
Previous Dean's Speakers
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