Harvard Business School Alumni

Campaign Hosts Events in Washington and Seattle

Photos from the Washington, D.C. and Seattle events Photography by Katherine Lambert, John Harrington, and Terry Blackburn.

The Campaign for Harvard Business School ended its first official year on high notes, with successful events at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the Marion Oliver McCaw Hall in Seattle. Nearly five hundred alumni and guests turned out to welcome Dean Kim B. Clark and HBS faculty at the two events.

The events are an occasion to visit with old friends and a time to learn about the School’s accomplishments and needs for the future. Each event presents a different faculty speaker, followed by a reception, a multimedia presentation on the School’s world-changing impact, and dinner.

Dean Clark’s after-dinner address reminded everyone that the School’s mission — to educate leaders who make a difference in the world — dates from its inception nearly one hundred years ago. Looking ahead, he sees tremendous challenges and opportunities. “Now is the time to seize the moment: to do things that are central to the mission and that must be done if we are to preserve and enhance our ability to pursue the mission with excellence in a turbulent, complex world,” said Clark.

As of January, The Campaign for Harvard Business School has raised more than $419 million toward a goal of $500 million by December 2005. The campaign seeks to enhance five key endeavors: student financial aid, global research, faculty development, learning technologies, and campus renewal. Each of these initiatives requires resources beyond what the School’s current endowment provides.

For more information about the campaign, go to the “Supporting HBS” section of the site.