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• Registration Info

  Registration prices are $425 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 Breakfast
  • Class Reunion Book
  • And a Reunion Favor

  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 1984 will not be the only class on campus during the weekend. The 30th, 35th, 40th and 45th reunions will also be present during the weekend at the on campus events.

• Who's Coming?
  • Attendance List: Attendees as of 10/9/09
  • 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 1984 Reunion Chairs 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

• Host Hotel Info

  The InterContinental Hotel
  510 Atlantic Avenue
  Boston, MA 02210
  877.747.2678 (US)

  Rate: $269 per night, single or double occupancy.

  HOTEL UPDDATE: While our block of rooms at the InterContinental 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.

  Book Online

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

• 25th Reunion Peer-to-Peer Discussions

  Acceptance 101: I Am Where I Am
  Middle age is about accepting and appreciating what we have. Embracing the lives, families, careers, and futures that we have. So, how are we adapting to the realization that we are unlikely, at this point, to be the next CEO of GE or Goldman Sachs? What are the ambitions that we are still holding on to? What are the new goals that we are adopting? And does it all feel OK? Or even pretty good, come to think of it?

  Finding a Job at Age 50
  Ironically, at a time in our lives when we have accumulated more skills, experience, and connections than we ever had before, it can be harder than it should be to find a new job. Making a horizontal move means that we're competing with people who have more industry experience, if not work experience. It becomes more and more likely that we would be reporting to somebody younger, or even much younger, than ourselves. These and other challenges are ones that many of us have been facing. By sharing war stories, we'll create some picture of what has worked for people.

  Keeping Friends in Your Life
  Studies have shown that having friends in your life contributes as least as much to longevity as diet and exercise. But as the years pass, it becomes harder both to make and to stay close to friends. In college and grad school, we were with a cohort of people just like us. When we had young children, we found ourselves making friends at the elementary school and at the soccer field. But in our 50's, we have fewer opportunities to make new friends. So what are people like us doing to maintain and even deepen relationships with people who have been part of our lives all these years?

  Our (Aging) Bodies, Our (Aging) Selves
  It's hard not to complain, at least a little, about how annoying aging is. The myriad little ways that our bodies put up fights that they didn't used to. The way that it takes longer to recover from activities and injuries. And as our bodies are showing signs of change, our self-images are too, even if the two are not always in sync. We'll compare notes on how people are handling this challenge that nobody ever warned us about.

  Parenting Now That the Children are Older
  The work than some of us care most about is our work as parents. Now that our children are older, and in many cases no longer living at home, we face a different set of challenges. How do we help our children learn to be independent? Can we still keep them from making terrible mistakes? How do we make the transition to having adult-to-adult relationships with them? How do get them to spend time with us, even if it's not as much as we wish. The work of parenting is never really finished.

  Reinventing Ourselves at Midlife
  Almost all of us have switched jobs since graduation. Some of us have changed careers by choice, others by circumstance. Big changes in our professional life. At the same time, many of us have made major changes in our personal lives, divorcing, or starting new families. Whatever the impetus, we are continually reinventing ourselves. As we approach the final third of our working lives, are we pursuing our careers instead of our dreams? Is it possible to do both? We'll discuss the emotional, financial, and logistical issues of reinventing our jobs, finding a new career, or even moving your life in a completely new direction.

  Spiritual Life in a Material Environment
  We live well in the material world. All of us are constantly barraged by a multitude of messages from peers and advertisers about the next "must-have" item. What gives meaning to our lives? Do you struggle with spirituality, or are you confident in your religious and/or moral compass? Have our spiritual sensibilities evolved because we're wiser, or just older? Come explore with classmates the nuances of maintaining a spiritual life in a materialistic world.

  Trying to Make a Difference in the World
  At this stage in our careers, many of us are focusing more of our attention on what we can do for the benefit of others. Sometimes this means spending more time on boards or working as a volunteer. For others it means changing jobs, maybe working in the non-profit sector or in government. And for others, it means looking forward to a time when we're more able to do things like these. What can we do to ensure that we are actually making a contribution and not just going through the motions? What are ways we can make sure that we are really doing something that we'll feel good about?

  The Women's Session: Charting our course in the second half of life
  We've held a session for the women of the class of 1984 at each of our reunions with great feedback. The format is loose - Leah McIntosh and Syl Saller teeing up some thought provoking questions with the main focus being giving women a chance to share their thoughts and feelings. Men are welcome, but the focus is on a women's view of on the issues many of us face 25 years post HBS - redefining our careers from here, kids leaving home, getting older, marriage, divorce, changes in our identity. This is a time of significant transition for women, so the discussion promises to be especially rich. Please join us.

  Working for Yourself
  Compared to twenty years ago, more of us are working for ourselves than ever before. Some people are consultants or authors, thrilled with their autonomy but daunted by the uncertainty. Others are running their own firms, flush with success but dogged by great responsibilities. In both cases, there aren't a lot of other people to talk to. Working for yourself can be a lonely business. How have others dealt with the business, financial, social, and emotional challenges of it?

• 1984 Alumni & Current Student Reception

  Date: Thursday, October 1
  Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
  Location: HBS Campus — Hamilton and Gallatin Lounges
  RSVP: CLICK HERE

  On Thursday, October 1st from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm before the official start of the reunion, we will be hosting a reception where current MBA students interested in careers in these industries can meet with us as alumni. If you feel you have something to offer in a career development conversation with current students in one of these sectors, we'd love to host you.

  SECTORS:

  • Clean Tech/Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Consumer Packaged Goods
  • Media/Entertainment
  • Social Enterprise
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Real Estate
  • Technology

  This special networking program is part of the larger "Industry Weeks" initiative, offered today by MBA Career & Professional Development, in conjunction with student clubs before the launch of on-campus recruiting. These popular informational weeks provide students with the opportunity to explore various sectors, and are directed toward both first and second year students. It's an excellent opportunity to drive awareness for your sector, and encourage students to consider entering the space as either interns or after graduation. And of course, it is also a great chance for you and friends to socialize.

  It would be great to have you join us. Not only will the event be fun, but we will also show the next generation of business leaders the potential of a career in a number of sectors. Please RSVP using the link above. If you have any questions, please contact McKenzie at 617.496.6370.

• 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.

• 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 Host Hotel from 6:30 pm – 8 pm. Light hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served. Guests and children welcome!

  Friday Faculty Presentations (HBS Campus): These events 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 dinner and drinks are 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! Round trip transportation will be provided from the host hotel. This event is not appropriate for children. Guests are invited to this event!

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

• Career Programs

  Career Counseling
  Alumni Career Services will hold one-on-one career counseling sessions in Spangler Hall during the reunion. To sign up for one of these sessions, please e-mail career_advisors@hbs.edu or call 617.495.6582.

• 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.

• Information for Families

  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. There will not be specific activities arranged for children during the Fall reunions. Contact Lauren Gilbert at reunion_childcare@hbs.edu with questions.

• 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 Gala

  Friday, October 2, 2009

  Section A
  Time: 7:00 pm
  Host: Carolyn Bitetti
  Location: Donnelly/Bitetti Home
  200 Common Street, Belmont
  Attire: Dressy Casual
  Directions: Driving Directions from Intercontinental Hotel

  Section B
  Time: 6:30 pm
  Host: Anne Columbia & Pam Dippel Choney
  Location: Home of Anne Columbia and Richard Lester
  405 Warren Street, Brookline
  Attire: Smart Casual
  Directions: Driving Directions from Intercontinental Hotel

  Section C
  Time: 7:00 pm
  Host: Mark Mancuso & Mike Melignano
  617.790.3051 (Mike work)or 617.223.7815 (Mike Cell)
  Location: Lucca
  226 Hanover Street, Boston
  Attire: Casual
  Directions: Walking directions from Intercontinental Hotel

  Section D
  Time: 6:30 pm
  Host: Merideth Dolan and Jeff & Mary Furber
  617.261.9526
  Location: Harvard Club Downtown
  One Federal Street, Boston
  Attire: Cocktail
  Directions: Walking Directions from Intercontinental Hotel

  Section E
  Time: 6:30 pm
  Host: Mark Blaxill, John Clendenin and Paul Maeder
  617.480.0001
  Location: Home of Paul Maeder
  16 Fayerweather Street, Cambridge
  Attire: Optional
  Directions: Driving Directions from Intercontinental Hotel

  Section F
  Time: 7:00 pm
  Hosts: David Wendell & Gwill York
  781.258.9047 (David)
  Location: Wendell/Bowler Residence
  33 Everett Ave, Winchester
  Attire: Casual Chic
  Directions: Driving Directions from Intercontinental Hotel

  Section G
  Time: 7:00 pm
  Host: Lucy & Nabil El-Hage
  781.893.3076
  Location: The El-Hage Home
  153 North Ave, Weston
  Attire: '84 G Casual
  Transportation: Taxi from hotel would cost about $50, sectionmates should car pool; please e-mail us for directions: lucy@el-hage.com.
  Directions: Driving Directions from Intercontinental Hotel

  Section H
  Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  Host: Steve & Linda O'Leary
  617.277.9927
  Location: The O'Leary Home
  91 Middlesex Rd, Chestnut Hill
  Attire: Casual — "Make your own Paella"
  Transportation: For those taking the T, we are located on the D branch of the Green Line (Chestnut Hill stop). Section mates taking cabs are encouraged to carpool.
  Directions: Driving Directions from Intercontinental Hotel

  Section I
  Time: 7:00 pm
  Host: Howard Rubin
  617.921.8175
  Location: Avila Restaurant
  One Charles Street South, Boston
  Attire: Casual Chic
  Directions: http://www.avilarestaurant.com/directions.html

  Saturday, October 3, 2009

  Saturday Night Gala Evening
  7:00 pm
  Location: The State Room
  60 State Street, Boston
  Attire: Cocktail
  Directions: Driving Directions from Intercontinental Hotel

• 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: Marianne Weichselbaum

  Treasurer: Peter Culman

  Overall Attendance Coordinator: Robin Nydes
  Attendance Co-Coordinator: Lucy Neiman

  Section Attendance Coordinators:
  Section A: Beth Horowitz
  Section B: Beverley Pitchers-Johansson
  Section C: Bobby Fomon
  Section D: Peter Dailey
  Section E: Dorian Klein
  Section F: David McIntosh
  Section G: Tom Kolepp
  Section H: Marianne Weichselbaum
  Section I: Kim Whelan

  Overall Section Party Coordinator: Anne Columbia

  Section Party Hosts:
  Section A: Carolyn Bitetti
  Section B: Anne Columbia & Pam Dippel Choney
  Section C: Mark Mancuso & Mike Melignano
  Section D: Merideth Dolan & Jeff Furber
  Section E: John Clendenin
  Section F: David Wendell & Gwill York (tentative)
  Section G: Lucy & Nabil El-Hage
  Section H: Steve O'Leary
  Section I: Howard Rubin

  Saturday Night Gala Hosts: Howard Rubin, Kim Whelan & Amy Vecchione

  Thursday Night Host:Mike Melignano

  Sunday Breakfast Hosts: Nayla Rizk, Shay Garvey and Nancy Card

  Favors Coordinator: Laura Teller

  Reunion Book Coordinator: John Gaffney

  Class Program Coordinators: David McIntosh & Syl Saller

• Class Gift Campaign

  Class Gift Purpose: Class of 1984 Fellowship Fund
  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 25th Reunion Gift Campaign. The committee is still in formation. Additional volunteers welcome.

  Reunion Gift Chairs:
  Tom Dean
  Jacqueline McCook
  Mark Nunnelly
  Alex Roepers

  Leadership Gifts Committee:
  Nabil El-Hage
  Lucy El-Hage
  Terry Fitzgerald
  Chris Harland
  Bill Helman
  John McCall MacBain
  Brooks Newmark

  Participation Committee:
  Charles Allison
  Tom Broughton
  Pam Choney
  Monica Dodi
  Merideth Dolan
  Jim Finnegan
  Susan Lyon Hailey
  Michael Halbert
  David Harding
  Karla Lacey
  Jon LaValle
  Burt McGillivray
  Lilian Murray
  Steve O'Leary
  Yiannis Petrides
  Nayla Rizk
  Laura Said
  Allyson Samson
  Greg Sebasky
  Laura Teller
  Cynthia A. Thompson
  Stan Tims
  Brad Van Auken
  Andrew Wallach
  Charles Wyman
  Elizabeth Zee

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

  Beth Murray
  Assistant Director, Development
  Harvard Business School
  Teele Hall
  Soldiers Field
  Boston, MA 02163

  Phone: 617.496.4150
  Fax: 617.495.9292
  E-mail: bmurray@hbs.edu

  If you have questions about the reunion program, please contact your HBS Reunion Liaison Lauren Gilbert at 617.495.6893 or by e-mail at lgilbert@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 | InterContinental Hotel
  Reunion Registration and Check-in

  6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | InterContinental Hotel
  Reunion Welcome Reception

• Friday, October 2

  7:15 am – 8:00 am
  Buses depart the InterContinental Hotel for HBS, at regular intervals

  7:30 am – 3:30 pm | Baker Library
  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
  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*

  2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | HBS Classrooms
  Peer-to-peer discussions (Class of '84 and partners only) I
  See description tab above

  3:30 pm
  Bus departs HBS for the InterContinental Hotel

  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 InterContinental 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 – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
  School Academic Sessions 1 and 2

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

  2:00 pm – 3:15 pm | HBS Classroom
  The Women's Session (just for the Class of '84 (See Peer-to-peer discussions tab above for description

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

  2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | HBS Classroom
  Special Presentation: Fritz Henderson (MBA '84) - GM: Crisis & Opportunity

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

  3:30 pm – 4:45 pm | HBS Classrooms
  Peer-to-peer discussions (Class of '84 and partners only) II
  See description tab above

  2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  Buses depart HBS for the InterContinental Hotel every 30 minutes

  7:00 pm – midnight | State Room, Boston
  Saturday Night Gala Evening

• Sunday, October 4

  9:00 am – 11:00 am | InterContinental Hotel
  Class Breakfast