A Conversation with Alumnus and Author Ricardo Valerdi, PhD

Join us for a conversation with engineering alumnus and author Dr. Ricardo Valerdi '00 (EE). In his new book, "The Five Tool Team: Bringing Out the Best in People to Make Better Decisions," Dr. Valerdi shares practical strategies for building stronger teams, developing leadership skills and creating a culture of collaboration and innovation  — skills that are essential in engineering and beyond.

Engineering Alumni Event:

• Meet 2026 Alumni Honor Recipient and Author Dr. Ricardo Valerdi '00 (EE)
• Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
• Belanich Engineering Center, Ideation Space
• Lunch will be provided
• 1 CRP point: CONNECT, COMPASS, PASSPORT
• Open to the campus community — engineering students are encouraged to attend!

The first 30 people to register will receive a signed copy. Come hear his story, get inspired and grab your signed copy!