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.

• Tentative schedule of Events
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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.

• 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!

• 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.
• 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 02163

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

• 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.

• 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 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 "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
  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 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 I

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

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

  Saturday, May 30, 2009

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

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

• 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 5:15pm

  Section 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 Casual

  Section 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: Casual

  Section 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 Casual

  Section E
  7:00 pm
  Host: Curtis Kemeny & Genia Demetriades
  Location: Barbara Lynch's private dining room
  354 Congress Street, Boston
  Attire: Casual

  Section F
  7:00 pm
  Hosts: Eric & Sara Meyers and Brian & Lori McKeon
  Location: The Daily Catch
  2 Northern Ave, Boston
  617.772.4400
  Attire: Casual

  Section 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: Cocktail

  Section H
  7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  Host: Kathy Burns
  Location: Liberty Hotel, Scampo
  215 Charles Street, Boston
  617.224.4001
  Attire: Business Casual

  Section 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: Cocktail

  Saturday, May 30, 2009

  Saturday Night Gala Evening
  7:00 pm – 12:00 am (tentatively)
  Location: House of Blues Boston
  15 Lansdowne St, Boston
  Attire: Club Attire

• Host Hotel Info

  Westin Copley Place
  10 Huntington Avenue
  Boston, Massachusetts 02116
  617.262.9600

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

  Book Online

  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.

• 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 Tartaglione

  Section 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 Hill

  Saturday 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

• 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 02163

  Phone: 617.495.5407
  Fax: 617.495.9292
  E-mail: kbarry@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, May 28

  4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Westin Copley, Staffordshire Ballroom
  Reunion Registration and Check-in

  5:30 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 intervals

  7:15 am – 3:30 pm | Burden Lobby
  Reunion Check-In

  7:15 am – 8:00 am | Shad Tent
  Continental Breakfast

  8:00 am – 9:45 am | Burden Auditorium
  Report on the School and Global Economic Crisis panel discussion

  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
  Buses depart HBS for Westin Copley

  6:00 – 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.

• Saturday, May 30

  8:00 am – 9:30 am
  Buses depart the Westin Copley for HBS at regular intervals

  8:30 am – 3:00 pm | Burden Lobby
  Reunion Check-In

  8:00 am – 9:45 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

  7:00 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
  Farewell Brunch