Can you believe 40 years have passed since we were at HBS? We're glad we'll have a chance to connect with all of you again this fall when we come together to celebrate our 40th reunion in Boston, October 1–4.

You are invited to attend with your guest for the weekend! Guests will be included in all activities.

• Register Online
• Reunion Book Information
• Tentative schedule of Events

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• Registration Info

  Registration prices are PER PERSON. Pricing is $395 if you register by August 1 and $435 if you register after August 1. You are welcome to bring your spouse or partner, or a guest, and they will be included in all the weekend's activities. Children are not required to register for the reunion weekend. The reunion registration fee will include your attendance at the following activities:

  • Thursday Night Reception
  • Friday Faculty Presentations
  • Friday Night Section Party
  • Saturday Academic Program
  • Saturday Night Gala
  • Sunday brunch
  • Class Reunion Book

  On Friday and Saturday the School provides Faculty Presentations (Friday) and Academic Programs (Saturday) along with complimentary breakfast and lunch on both days. Additionally, HBS will provide you with transportation to and from the host hotel and the School.

  The Class of 1969 will not be the only class on campus during the weekend. The 25th, 30th, 35th, 45th and 60th reunions will also be present during the weekend at the on campus events.

  Register Online

• Profile Submission Details

  Submit Reunion Profile

• Who's Coming?
  • Attendance List: Final List of Attendees as of 10/4/09
  • Lost Alumni: Help us find these classmates who we have lost touch with. E-mail alumni_records@hbs.edu with any updates.
• Contact Information

  If you have questions about the reunion program, please contact your Class of 1969 Reunion Chair or your HBS Reunion Liaison:

  Lauren Gilbert
  Assistant Director, Alumni Relations
  Harvard Business School
  Soldiers Field
  Boston, MA 02163

  Phone: 617.495.6893
  Fax: 617.496.3844
  E-mail: lgilbert@hbs.edu

• Family Childcare Programs

  Your children are invited to attend all on-campus events with you. For younger kids, HBS recommends Parents in a Pinch for supervised group and individual childcare. Contact Lauren Gilbert at reunion_childcare@hbs.edu with questions.

• Campus Highlights

  Career Counseling
  Alumni Career Services will hold one-on-one sessions in Spangler during the reunion. To make an appointment for one of these counseling sessions, please email 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.

• Transportation, Attire and On Campus Information

  Campus Map
  Click here for a campus map and directions to the School

  Transportation
  Transportation has been arranged to shuttle you between campus events and the host hotel. Round trip transportation will be provided on Saturday night between the host hotel and the Class Gala.

  Parking
  Parking on campus will be tight during Reunion Weekend. As we are not able to guarantee you a parking space on campus, HBS encourages you to make use of bus transportation whenever possible.

  Attire
  Temperatures have ranged from 50s at night to 80s during the day. We suggest you bring light clothing, but also a jacket and sweater, and, of course, rain gear.

  Friday evening attire is based on your section event so please review the party details listed under the Section Party tab. Attire for Saturday evening Class Gala is Cocktail. Casual attire is appropriate for the rest of the weekend activities.

  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.

• Faculty Presentations

  Click here for a current listing of Reunion Faculty and Academic presentation information. Please note: All returning reunion classes attend HBS faculty presentations, and seating is first-come, first-served.

  Friday, October 2, 2009

  10:00 am – 11:15 am | HBS Classrooms
  Ideas that Matter: Presentations from the HBS Faculty I

  11:45 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
  Ideas that Matter: Presentations from the HBS Faculty II

  2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | HBS Classrooms
  Ideas that Matter: Presentations from the HBS Faculty III

  Saturday, October 3, 2008

  10:00 am – 11:15 am | HBS Classrooms
  Academic Session 1

  11:45 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
  Academic Session 2

• Section Parties/Saturday Gala

  Friday, October 2, 2009

  Friday Night Section Parties
  6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
  Location: Harvard Faculty Club
  20 Quincy Street, Cambridge
  Hosts:
  A — David Van Valkenburg
  B — Terry Scheller & Bob Valentine
  C — Peter Bos
  D — Bill Minot
  E — Charles Porter
  F — John Bulbrook
  G — Paul Sa

  Saturday, October 3, 2009

  Saturday Night Gala Evening
  7:00 pm – midnight
  Location: Boston Harbor Hotel
  70 Rowes Wharf, Boston
  Attire: Cocktail

• Host Hotel Info

  Charles Hotel
  One Bennett Street
  Cambridge, MA 02138
  800.882.1818 (US)
  617.864.1200

  Rate: $339 per night, single or double occupancy.

  Hotel Information

  Reservations: To take advantage of the special negotiated rate, please call the hotel directly and identify yourself as a member of the HBS Class of 1969. Reservations must be guaranteed by credit card or personal check. Cut-off date: Space at the hotel is guaranteed until August 1, 2009 or when the block of rooms is full, whichever occurs first. You are encouraged call the hotel as soon as possible to secure a room.

  Transportation: HBS will provide you with transportation between the Charles Hotel and the School.

• Volunteer 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 Chair: David Dewan

  Treasurer: Ernie Godshalk

  Thursday Night Reception: Bill Jastromb and Tony Wain

  Section Party Overall Coordinators: Joe Levangie and Paul Roberts

  Memorial Service: Bob Ferrara

  Saturday Afternoon Events: Gene Dressler, Bob Ferrara and Al Fullerton

  Saturday Night Gala Coordinators: Connie Dressler and Paula Fullerton

  Sunday Brunch: Tony Wain and Bill Jastromb

  Profile Book: Laurie McKinney

  Attendance: Bruce Heintz and Laurie McKinney

• Class Gift Campaign

  Make an online donation to the Class Gift

  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 40th Reunion Gift Campaign.

  Questions
  If you have questions about reunion fundraising or would like to volunteer on the committee, please contact your HBS Development Liaison:

  Matt DeVecchi
  Assistant Director, Development
  Harvard Business School
  Teele Hall
  Soldiers Field
  Boston, MA 02163

  Phone: 617.495.9974
  Fax: 617.495.9292
  E-mail: mdevecchi@hbs.edu

  If you have questions about the reunion program, please contact your HBS Reunion Liaison Holly Taylor at 617.495.6888 or by e-mail at htaylor@hbs.edu.

Tentative Reunion Schedule

All information below is subject to change. Confirmed details can also be found under Host Hotel Info, Faculty Presentations, and Section Parties/Saturday Gala, above.

• Thursday, October 1

  4:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Charles Hotel
  Reunion Registration and Check-in

  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Charles Hotel
  Reunion Welcome Reception

• Friday, October 2

  7:00 am - 8:00 am
  Buses depart the Charles Hotel for HBS, at regular intervals

  7:30 am - 3:30 pm | Baker Library
  Reunion Check-In

  7:30 am - 8:15 am | HBS Campus
  Continental Breakfast

  8:30 am - 9:45 am | Burden Auditorium
  Dean's Address and Panel Discussion

  10:00 am - 11:15 am | HBS Classrooms
  Ideas that Matter: Presentations from the HBS Faculty I*

  11:45 am - 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
  Ideas that Matter: Presentations from the HBS Faculty II*

  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Shad Tent
  Class Lunch

  2:15 pm - 3:30 pm | HBS Classrooms
  Ideas that Matter: Presentations from the HBS Faculty III*

  3:30 pm
  Bus departs HBS for the Charles Hotel

  6:30 - On | Harvard Faculty Club
  Section Parties

  * Please note: All returning reunion classes attend HBS faculty presentations, and seating is first-come, first-served.

• Saturday, October 3

  8:15 am - 9:30 am
  Buses depart the Charles Hotel for HBS every 30 minutes

  8:30 am - 3:00 pm | Baker Library
  Reunion Check-In

  8:30 am - 9:30 am | Shad Tent
  Continental Breakfast

  10:00 am - 11:15 am | HBS Classrooms
  School Academic Sessions 1

  11:15 am - 11:45 am | HBS Classrooms
  Refreshment Break

  11:45 am - 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
  School Academic Sessions 2

  12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | HBS Chapel
  Class of 1969 Memorial Service

  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Shad Tent
  Class Lunch

  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Spangler Grille
  1969 Pub Social

  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Shad Hall
  1969 Sports Activities (Squash, Racquetball & Fitness)

  2:15 pm – 4:30 pm | HBS Classroom & Lounge
  Cross-Class Panel Discussions & Networking Receptions
  Featured Industry Panels: Entrepreneurship, Future of Finance, Green Energy, Politics, Social Enterprise

  3:15 pm – 4:30pm | HBS Lounges
  Alumni Club Receptions

  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Harvard Square
  Optional tours of Harvard Yard and Harvard Art Museums

  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Buses depart HBS for the Charles Hotel

  7:00 pm - midnight | Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston
  Saturday Night Gala Evening
  Transportation provided to and from the Boston Harbor Hotel and the Charles Hotel

• Sunday, October 4

  9:00 am - 11:00 am | Charles Hotel
  Brunch