MBA Reunions
Class of 1989 — 20th
Thursday, May 28–Sunday, May 31, 2009
Can you believe 20 years have passed since we were at HBS? We're glad we'll have a chance to connect with all of you again this spring when we come together to celebrate our 20th reunion in Boston, May 28–May 31, 2009.
You are invited to attend with your guest for the weekend! Guests will be included in all activities. Families are welcome and there will be a variety of activites and services for children.
REGISTRATION UPDATE: Online registration is now closed. You can still register for the reunion by calling Alumni Relations at 617.495.6890.
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Registration Info
Registration prices are 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. Please see the Family Progams pages for additional children's programming. The reunion registration fee will include your attendance at the following activities:
- Thursday Night Welcome Reception
- Friday Faculty Presentations
- Friday Night Section Party
- Saturday Academic Program
- Saturday Night Gala
- Sunday Brunch
- & the 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. Register after April 1— $400.
The Class of 1989 will not be the only class on campus during the weekend. The 5th, 10th, 15th and 50th and above reunions will also be present during the weekend at the on campus events.
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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 6:30 pm – 8 pm. 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.
Children are welcome during the day as there will be a variety of activities on campus for them to enjoy. 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.
Children are welcome as there will be a variety of activities on campus for them to enjoy. 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 9 am – 11 am. Breakfast will be served. Guests and children welcome!
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Who's Coming?
- Attendance List: List of Attendees as of 5/28/2009
- Lost Alumni: Help us find these classmates who we have lost touch with. E-mail alumni_records@hbs.edu with any updates.
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Contact Information
If you have questions about the reunion program or would like to volunteer on the committee, please contact your Class of 1989 Reunion Chairs or your HBS Reunion Liaison:
Christina Petrigliano
Assistant Director, Alumni Relations
Harvard Business School
Soldiers Field
Boston, MA 02163Phone: 617.496.4256
Fax: 617.496.3844
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Family Childcare Programs
During the 2009 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.
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Career Programs
Career Counseling
Alumni Career Services will hold one-on-one career counseling sessions in Spangler during the reunion. Online registration for these appointments will open on Friday, May 1st. For questions, please e-mail career_advisors@hbs.edu or call 617.495.1433.Charting Your Course
HBS Alumnae: Jump start your Reunion with a focus on your career! Charting Your Course, May 27–28, 2009 is a two-day program helping women develop a strategy for blending career and personal life.Career Research Consultations
Baker Library Services will offer 30 minute career research consultations in the Stamps Reading Room, Friday May 29th 2pm - 5pm. Make an appointment ahead of time by emailing Information Services at infoservices@hbs.edu or phoning 617.495.6040 with details about your research needs. Drop in service provided as available. -
Transportation, Attire and On Campus Information
Campus Map
Click here for a campus map and directions to the SchoolTransportation
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 "Club Attire." 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
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Faculty Presentations
Click here to view the complete list of faculty and academic presentations.
Please note: All returning reunion classes attend HBS faculty presentations, and seating is first-come, first-served.Friday, May 29, 2009
10:00 am – 11:15 am | HBS Classrooms
Faculty Presentations I11:45 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
Faculty Presentations II2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | HBS Classrooms
Faculty Presentations IIISaturday, May 30, 2009
10:00 am – 11:15 am | HBS Classrooms
Academic Session I11:45 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
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Section Parties/Saturday Gala
Friday, May 29, 2009
Section A
6:30 pm
Hosts: Kate O'Neil, Jennifer Christensen, Marc Feigen & Arthur Fullerton
Location: The Home of Kate O'Neil
22 Paine Avenue, Prides Crossing, MA 01965
978.921.4589
Attire: Casual
Transportation: Round trip bus transportation from the Westin Copley departing at 5:15pmSection B
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Host: Natasha Pearl
Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, South Atlantic Room
70 Rowes Wharf, Boston
617.439.7000
Attire: Business CasualSection C
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Hosts: Dan & Jane Slavin
Location: Il Barista at Jury's Boston Hotel
350 Stuart Street, Boston
617.532.3822
Attire: CasualSection D
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Host: Susan Clancy
Location: Harvard Faculty Club, Reading Room
20 Quincy Street, Cambridge
617.495.5758
Attire: Business CasualSection E
7:00 pm
Host: Curtis Kemeny & Genia Demetriades
Location: Barbara Lynch's private dining room
354 Congress Street, Boston
Attire: CasualSection F
7:00 pm
Hosts: Eric & Sara Meyers and Brian & Lori McKeon
Location: The Daily Catch
2 Northern Ave, Boston
617.772.4400
Attire: CasualSection G
7:00 pm
Hosts: Sandy & Paul Edgerley, Donna & Chip Hazard, Kim Ogden & Frank Huntowski
Location: The Home of Sandy & Paul Edgerley
119 Hyslop Road, Brookline
617.232.6675
Attire: CocktailSection H
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Host: Kathy Burns
Location: Liberty Hotel, Scampo
215 Charles Street, Boston
617.224.4001
Attire: Business CasualSection I
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hosts: Ann Blinkhorn & Mark Hill
Location: The Wine Cellar at Mooo
15 Beacon Street, Boston
617.670.2515
Attire: CocktailSaturday, May 30, 2009
Saturday Night Gala Evening
7:00 pm – 12:00 am (tentatively)
Location: House of Blues Boston
15 Lansdowne St, Boston
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Host Hotel Info
Westin Copley Place
10 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
617.262.9600Rate: $259 per night, single or double occupancy.
Reservations: To take advantage of the special negotiated rate, please book using the link above or call the hotel directly and identify yourself as a member of the HBS Class of 1989 reunion. Rooms in the block will fill quickly. You are encouraged to make your reservations as soon as possible. Once the block of rooms has filled, we are unable to guarantee additional rooms at the special rate. Transportation: HBS will provide you with transportation between the Westin Copley and the School.
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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 Chairs: Kathy Burns & Roger Baumann
Treasurer: Bill Shillito
Attendance Committee:
Kathryn McKinnon
Jesus Martin-Garcia
Margaret Calvet
Nami Park
Chi Tung
John TartaglioneSection Party Hosts:
Section A: Kate O'Neil
Section B: Natasha Pearl
Section C: Jane & Dan Slavin
Section D: Susan Clancy
Section E: Curtis Kemeny
Section F: Eric Meyers
Section G: Sandra Edgerley
Section H: Kathy Burns
Section I: Ann Blinkhorn & Mark HillSaturday Night Gala Hosts: Kathryn McKinnon, Genia Demetriades, J.D. Weir, Susan Clancy, Paul Tsigrikes & Kathy Burns
Class Profile Book: Peter Godston
Committee Member: Jay Leupp
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Class Gift Campaign
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 20th 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:Kathy Barry
Harvard Business School
Teele Hall
Soldiers Field
Boston, MA 02163Phone: 617.495.5407
Fax: 617.495.9292
E-mail: kbarry@hbs.eduIf 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.
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Thursday, May 28
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Westin Copley, Staffordshire Ballroom
Reunion Registration and Check-in5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Westin Copley, Great Republic Ballroom, 7th Floor
Charlie Collier, Presentation on "Practices of Flourishing Families"6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Westin Copley, Staffordshire Ballroom
Reunion Welcome Reception -
Friday, May 29
7:00 am – 7:45 am
Buses depart the Westin Copley for HBS, at regular intervals7:15 am – 3:30 pm | Burden Lobby
Reunion Check-In7:15 am – 8:00 am | Shad Tent
Continental Breakfast8:00 am – 9:45 am | Burden Auditorium
Report on the School and Global Economic Crisis panel discussion10:00 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 Lunch2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | HBS Classrooms
Faculty Presentations III*3:30 pm
Buses depart HBS for Westin Copley6:00 – On | In and around Boston
Section Parties
(see the Section Party section for more information)* Please note: All returning reunion classes attend HBS faculty presentations, and seating is first-come, first-served.
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Saturday, May 30
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Buses depart the Westin Copley for HBS at regular intervals8:30 am – 3:00 pm | Burden Lobby
Reunion Check-In8:00 am – 9:45 am | Shad Tent
Continental Breakfast10:00 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 Lunch2:15 pm – 3:15 pm | HBS Classrooms
Cross-Class Industry Panels7:00 pm – 12:00 am | House of Blues Boston
Saturday Night Gala Evening -
Sunday, May 31
9:00 am – 11:00 am | Westin Copley, Essex North
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