MBA Reunions
Class of 1955 — 55th Reunion
Thursday, June 3–Sunday, June 6, 2010
FACULTY PRESENTATIONS
REUNION WEEKEND PHOTOS
REUNION PRESENTATIONS
- Faculty Presentations
More than 50 HBS faculty members and other experts gave presentations during the 2010 Spring Reunion. Explore spring 2010 presentations, read the presentation abstracts, view a video, or find links to related articles, cases, and other resources.
- Career Counseling
Alumni Career Services For information and questions, please e-mail career_advisors@hbs.edu or call 617.495.1433.
QUESTIONS?
- Reunion Program
If you have questions about the reunion program, please contact your HBS Reunion Liaison:
Jane Turner Michael
Reunion Coordinator, Alumni Relations
Harvard Business School
Soldiers Field
Boston, MA 02163Phone: 617.495.5694
Fax: 617.496.3844
E-mail: jturnermichael@hbs.edu - Class Fund
If you have questions about reunion fundraising or would like to volunteer on the committee, please contact your HBS Development Liaison:
Stefanie Nye
Assistant Director, Development
Harvard Business School
Teele Hall
Soldiers Field
Boston, MA 02163Phone: 617.496.8749
Fax: 617.495.9292
E-mail: snye@hbs.edu
ON CAMPUS
- Campus Highlights
Career Counseling
Alumni Career Services will hold one-on-one career counseling sessions in Spangler during the reunion. An e-mail announcing online registration for these appointments will be sent in the Spring 2010. For questions, please e-mail career_advisors@hbs.edu or call 617.495.1433.HBS Merchandise
The HBS Coop will be open to alumni during reunion weekend.Shad Fitness Center
During the reunion, your nametag will allow you to use Shad Hall Fitness Center. Towels, lockers, and equipment are available.Call ahead to 617.495.6060 to arrange use of basketball, volleyball, badminton, squash, racquetball, and tennis courts. A fitness room, indoor track, sauna, and whirlpool are also available. The fitness area is limited to people over age 18.
Internet Access
Computers with Internet access are available in Aldrich and Hawes Hall corridors, and Spangler Center common rooms on Friday and Saturday. - Family Childcare Programs
During the 2010 spring reunion festivities, alumni children and grandchildren are invited to participate in wonderful daytime and evening programs that are designed especially for them! There are a variety of activities: active games; arts and crafts; unique toys and imaginative play; and, for older children, a chance to take part in an HBS case discussion. Visit the Family Programs pages for more information and to register.
- Faculty Presentations
More than 50 HBS faculty members and other experts will give presentations during the 2010 Spring Reunion. Search programs by topic, date, or speaker. Please note: All returning reunion classes attend HBS faculty presentations, and seating is first-come, first-served.
- Full Class Events
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Welcome Reception & Dinner
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Charles HotelFriday, June 4, 2010
Dinner and Boston Pops Performance
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Symphony Hall
301 Massachusetts Avenue, BostonSaturday, June 5, 2010
Saturday Night Gala Evening
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: To Be Announced
Attire: Cocktail
GET INVOLVED!
- Volunteer Committees
REUNION PROGRAM COMMITTEE
The Reunion Committee is comprised of volunteers from your class who work with the School and your assigned HBS Reunion Liaison to plan social and class-specific reunion activities. Additional volunteers are welcome.REUNION PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Reunion Program Chair: Dick Holbrook
Treasurer: Jack Hesse
Attendance: Morgan Palmer
Profile Book: John Ryan
Thursday Welcome Committee: Morgan Palmer and John Ryan
Thursday Section Party Hosts:
Sections A & D: Charles Waite
Sections B, F & G: Ed Grossman & John Horvitz
Section C: Dick Menschel
Section E: Dozier GardnerSaturday Class Program Sub-Committee: Ed Grossman, John McArthur & John Ryan
Saturday Night Gala Host: Frank Wezniak
Sunday Brunch Host: Jim Killough
Favors Coordinators: Ed Grossman and John Horvitz
CLASS GIFT CAMPAIGN
50th Reunion Fundraising Goals
Participation: 55%
Dollars: $300,000Class Gift Purpose: The Dean's Fund
REUNION GIFT COMMITTEE
The Reunion Gift Committee is comprised of volunteers from your class who work with the School to encourage classmates to participate in the 55th Reunion Gift Campaign.Reunion Gift Co-Chairs: Zibby Right & Dan O'Keefe
Major Gifts Chair: Andrew Right
Leadership Gifts Committee:
Conner Searcy
Hisham El-Khazindar
Seth Meisel
Julie Gish
Lauren Reiss Frank
Fritz Burkart
Shoney Katz
Josh Sandbulte
Laura McKinnon
Rob Burch
Dana Settle
Walker Stapleton
Aaron Bendikson
Walter Delph
Lisa Jacobs Blau
John Berger
Steve Pozatek
David Janke
Adam Checchi
Navin Thukkaram
Lea Carpenter
Robert RileySection Chairs:
Section A: Justin Connolly and Jessica Chase Spaly
Section B: Kate Pickett
Section C: Dan O'Keefe
Section D: Fr. Tom Doyle and Doug Schillinger
Section E: Katherine Desmond and Rodrigo Llaguno
Section F: Sarah Riggs, Michelle Crames, and Rob Burch
Section G: Walker Stapleton and Mike Bor
Section H: Ed Smith
Section I: Melissa B. Doering
Section J: Adam Checchi, Maureen Burns, and Melissa Roman Burch
Section K: Jo Navarro, Amanda Freeman, and Mariam AlsikafiParticipation Committee:
Section A
Ryan Desmond
Erika Olson
Daniel Pullin
Section B
Mary Pappas
Steve Purdy
Section C
Suzanne Norris
Richard Pawlowski
Rodrigo Ravilet
Section D
Jack Norris
Ria Nova
Marc Ricks
Section E
Heidi Brooks
Soames Flowerree
Kelli McKechnie
Brad Weill
Section F
Carly Janson
Section G
Riad Abrahams
Ashleigh Davis
Section H
Mike Nally
Patricia Pu Sheedy
Section I
Kate Cunningham
Kristen Fitzpatrick
Andy Klump
Guy Zaczepinski
Section J
Jeff Galvin
Jim Parsons
Irina Zavina
Section K
Melanie de Trindade-Asher
Gaurav Grover
Travis Rundlet

