Congratulations on your 35th Reunion! We're glad many of you had a chance to connect with your classmates and celebrate your 35th reunion in Boston, October 1-4.

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• Registration Info

  Registration prices are PER PERSON. Pricing is $325 per person. 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

  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 1974 will not be the only class on campus during the weekend. The 25th, 30th, 40th, 45th and 60th reunions will also be present during the weekend at the on campus events.

• Event Descriptions

  Please see the Tentative Reunion Schedule below for a breakdown of timing during each day

  Thursday Night Reception: This class-wide event takes place at the Westin Copley from 6:30pm – 8pm. Light hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served. Guests and children welcome!

  Friday Faculty Presentations (HBS Campus): These event take place in Aldrich classrooms at the School. The program runs all day, beginning with a State of the School address by Dean Jay Light and featuring the current faculty and their research during each programming session. Guests are welcome to attend all sessions. All returning classes have the opportunity to attend these sessions, and seating is first come, first served.

  Breakfast and lunch will be served and round-trip transportation will be provided in the morning and afternoon from the host hotel.

  Friday Night Section Party: Please see your section's details below for your party location and timing. This is the only part of the weekend just for your section! Typically a light dinner and drinks will be served. Contact your section party host to determine these details, and to determine if the evening is appropriate for children. Guests are invited to this event!

  Saturday Academic Program (HBS Campus): These events take place in Aldrich classrooms at the School. The program runs during the first part of the day and features guest speakers from the Harvard Community during each programming session. Guests are welcome to attend all sessions. All returning classes have the opportunity to attend these sessions, and seating is first come, first served.

  Breakfast and lunch will be served and round trip transportation will be provided in the morning and afternoon from the host hotel.

  Saturday Night Gala: This is a class wide event on Saturday evening! Dinner reception stations and cocktails will be served and musical entertainment will provided at this at this mix-and-mingle style event allowing you to connect with the entire class. Round trip transportation will be provided from the host hotel. This event is not appropriate for children. Guests are invited to this event!

  Sunday Brunch: This class-wide event takes place at the Westin Copley from 9am – 11am. Breakfast will be served. Guests and children welcome!

• 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.
• Hotel Info

  Westin Copley Place
  10 Huntington Avenue
  Boston, Massachusetts 02116
  617.262.9600

  Rate: $259 per night, single or double occupancy.

  HOTEL UPDDATE: While our block of rooms at the Westin Copley has expired, there may still be space at the hotel. Unfortunately, we can no longer guarantee the discounted rate, however you can try discount travel sites which may offer rooms at a reduced rate.

  Additional Hotel Recommendations

• 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.

• Section Parties/Saturday Dinner

  Friday, October 2, 2009

  Friday Night Section Parties

  Section A
  6:00pm–10:00pm
  Hosts: Lang & Kathy Wheeler
  Location: The Home of Lang & Kathy Wheeler
  48 Lake View Avenue, Cambridge
  Attire: Business casual - which includes bermuda shorts if it is unseasonably warm.

  Section B
  7:00pm
  Hosts: Jaye & Richard Reese
  Location: The Reese Residence — The Belvedere
  100 Belvidere Street, Boston
  Attire: Casual
  No Children Please
  We are located two blocks from the Westin Copley Hotel. If you walk through the Copley Mall and through the Prudential Mall, we are next to the Cheesecake Factory.

  Section C
  7:00pm
  Hosts: Dennis Kelly & John Doran
  Location: Harvard Club of Boston, Saltonstall Room
  374 Commonwealth Ave, Boston
  617.536.1260
  Attire: Business Casual

  Section D
  7:00pm
  Host: Rich Schneider
  Location: Harvard Club of Boston, Presidents Room
  374 Commonwealth Ave, Boston
  617.536.1260
  Attire: Business Casual

  Section E
  7:00pm–11:00pm
  Host: Dan Jones
  781.449.0417
  Location: Maggiano's Little Italy
  Park Square (4 Columbus Avenue) Boston
  617.542.3456
  Attire: Casual
  Cocktails and dinner
  Children are welcome

  Section F
  7:00pm
  Hosts: Chris Meyer & Mary Rivet
  Location: The Home of Chris Meyer & Mary Rivet
  16 Oakland Street, Lexington
  Attire: Casual
  Dinner will be served

  Section G
  6:00pm
  Hosts: Bob & Pamela Brody
  Location: The Home of Bob & Pamela Brody
  4 Elliston Road, Weston
  Attire: Corporate Casual
  Transportation provided — TBD
  Children are welcome

  Section H
  7:00pm–11:00pm
  Hosts: Ted Oatis & Jeff Starfield
  Location: Harvard Club of Boston, Estabrooks Room
  374 Commonwealth Ave, Boston
  Attire: Business Casual

  Section I
  6:30pm
  Host: John Godfrey
  617.742.9200
  Location: Lucca
  226 Hanover Street, Boston
  Attire: Casual
  Cocktails followed by a sit-down dinner

  Section J & K
  7:00pm–11:00pm
  Host: Bruce Merrifield
  Location: Harvard Club of Boston, Bartlett Room
  374 Commonwealth Ave, Boston
  Attire: Business Casual

  Saturday, October 3, 2009

  Saturday Night Dinner
  7:00pm – midnight
  Location: Kresge Boardroom, HBS Campus
  Harvard Business School
  Soldiers Field, Boston
  Attire: Business Casual

• Career Programs

  Career Counseling
  Alumni Career Services will hold one-on-one career counseling sessions in Spangler during the reunion. To sign up for one of these sessions, please e-mail career_advisors@hbs.edu or call 617.495.1433.

• 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 TBD. 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.

• 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.

• Contact Information

  If you have questions about the reunion program, please contact your Class of 1974 Reunion Chairs or your HBS Reunion Liaison:

  Christina Petrigliano
  Assistant Director, Alumni Relations
  Harvard Business School
  Soldiers Field
  Boston, MA 02163

  Phone: 617.496.4256
  Fax: 617.496.3844
  E-mail: cpetrigliano@hbs.edu

• 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 Co-Chairs: Dick Woodrich & Chuck Mercer

  Treasurer: John Godfrey

  Section Party Hosts:
  Section A: Lang & Kathy Wheeler
  Section B: Jaye & Richard Reese
  Section C: Dennis Kelly & John Doran
  Section D: Rich Schneider
  Section E: Margie & Dan Jones
  Section F: Chris Meyer
  Section G: Bob Brody
  Section H: Ted Oatis & Jeff Starfield
  Section I: John Godfrey
  Section J: Bruce Merrifield

  Saturday Night Gala Hosts: Roger Shamel, Peter Edinburg, Tony Adler & Lorenzo Ybarra

  Attendance Coordinators: Chuck Mercer, Ken Goldman, Dennis Hightower, Peter Edinburg & Bob Valley

  Memorial Service Coordinators: Marilyn Taylor, Joe Parrish & Paul Levin

  Reunion Committee Members: Stephen Elliott, Miller Blew & Jeff Starfield

• 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 35th 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:

  Jon Schaffrath
  Harvard Business School
  Teele Hall
  Soldiers Field
  Boston, MA 02163

  Phone: 617.384.8060
  Fax: 617.495.9292
  E-mail: jschaffrath@hbs.edu

  If you have questions about the reunion program, please contact your HBS Reunion Liaison Christina Petrigliano at 617.496.4256 or by e-mail at cpetrigliano@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 | Westin Copley Place
  Reunion Registration and Check-in

  5:30 pm – 6:30pm | Westin Copley Place
  Charlie Collier, Presentation on "Practices of Flourishing Families"

  6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Westin Copley Place
  Reunion Welcome Reception

• Friday, October 2

  7:00 am – 8:00 am
  Buses depart the Westin Copley Place for HBS, at regular intervals

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

  7:30 am – 8:15 am | Shad Tent
  Continental Breakfast

  8:30 am – 9:30 am | Burden Auditorium
  Alumni Welcome and State of the School

  10:00 am – 11:15 am | HBS Classrooms
  Faculty Presentations I*

  11:45 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
  Faculty Presentations II*

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

  2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | HBS Classrooms
  Faculty Presentations III*

  3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
  Buses depart HBS for the Westin Copley Place

  6:00 – On | In and around Boston
  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 Westin Copley Place for HBS every 30 minutes

  9:00 am – 10:00am | Class of 1959 HBS Chapel
  Class of 1974 Memorial Service

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

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

  10:00 am – 11:15 am | HBS Classrooms
  Academic Sessions I*

  11:45 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
  Academic Sessions II*

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

  2:15 pm – 3:15 pm | HBS Classrooms
  Cross-Class Industry Panels

  3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Aldrich 7
  Session for Women Alumnae

  3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Burden Auditorium
  Presentation by Fritz Henderson '84

  2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  Buses depart HBS for the Westin Copley Place

  7:00 pm – midnight | Kresge Boardroom, Harvard Business School
  Saturday Night Dinner

• Sunday, October 4

  9:00 am – 11:00 am | Westin Copley Place
  Brunch