MBA Reunions
Class of 1994 — 15th
Thursday, May 28–Sunday, May 31, 2009
Don't miss the chance to celebrate and reconnect with your classmates during Reunion Weekend at HBS! The reunion will not only be a great time to catch up with old friends during your Friday night section parties and Saturday gala, but you'll also have the opportunity to re-engage intellectually with two full days of presentations from HBS and select Harvard University faculty.
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
The registraton fee for the 15th reunion is $375. 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 Childcare section below for additional children's programming. 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
- 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. Register after March 31 — $375.
The Class of 1994 will not be the only class on campus during the weekend. The 5th, 10th, 20th 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 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 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 the evening consists of cocktails and dinner. 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 and cocktails will be served at this 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 Hotel 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 1994 Reunion Chairs or your HBS Reunion Liaison:
Lauren Gilbert
Assistant Director, Alumni Relations
Harvard Business School
Soldiers Field
Boston, MA 02163Phone: 617.495.6893
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 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
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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
Ideas that Matter: Presentations from the HBS Faculty I11:45 am - 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
Ideas that Matter: Presentations from the HBS Faculty II2:15 pm - 3:30 pm | HBS Classrooms
Ideas that Matter: Presentations from the HBS Faculty IIISaturday, May 30, 2009
10:00 am - 11:15 am | HBS Classrooms
Academic Session 111:45 am - 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
Academic Session 2 -
Section Parties/Saturday Gala
Friday, May 29, 2009
Section A
7:00 pm
Host: Chuck Lelon
Location: Nine Zero Hotel
90 Tremont Street, Boston
617.772.5800
Attire:Cocktail
Adults only, please.Section B
6:30 pm
Host: Christina Fernandez-Haegg & Lars Haegg
Contact:617-285-2157
Location: The Liberty Hotel
215 Charles Street, Boston
617.224.4000
Attire: CocktailSection C
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Host: John Connaughton
Contact:617.516.2244
Location: Boston Public Library, Novel Restaurant & Courtyard
Dartmouth Street, Boston
Attire: Smart CasualSection D
7:00 pm
Hosts: Hosted by Section A
Location: Nine Zero Hotel
90 Tremont Street, Boston
617.772.5800
Attire:Cocktail
Adults only, please.Section E
7:00 pm
Hosts: Sean Mahoney & Jeff Glass
Location: Mistral
223 Columbus Avenue, Boston
617.867.9300
Attire: Business CasualSection F
7:00 pm
Host: Juliana Zinger & Carin Knoop
Location: Carin's Home
136 Brattle Street, Cambridge
Attire: Casual CocktailSection G
7:00 pm
Hosts: Jill Altshuler & Beth Kressley Goldstein
Location: Jill's Home
61 Dean Rd, Brookline
Attire: Casual
Adults only, please.Section H
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Host: Scott Telsez
Contact: 413.448.6499
Location: STIX Restaurant & Lounge
35 Stanhope Street, Boston
617.424.7000
Attire: CasualSection I
6:30 pm
Host: Ann Bilyew
Contact:617.983.8040
Location: Vox Populi
755 Boylston Street, Boston
617.424.7000
Attire: Business CasualSaturday, May 30, 2009
Saturday Night Gala Evening
7:00 pm - midnight
Location: The Moakley Courthouse
1 Courthouse Way, Boston
Attire: Cocktail
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Host Hotel Info
Westin Copley Hotel
10 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
617.262.9600
Hotel WebsiteHOST HOTEL UPDATE: Our block of rooms has now sold out. The Hotel is also sold out on 5/29 and 5/30. There may still be space available at the hotel on surrounding dates, but we can no longer offer the discounted rate.
Westin Copley Hotel ReservationsAdditional discounted rooms: We do have a small selection of rooms available at a discounted rate until May 4 at the DoubleTree Hotel near the HBS Campus.
DoubleTree Hotel ReservationsTransportation: HBS will provide you with transportation between these hotels 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 Chair: Carin Knoop
Treasurer: Mike Quinlan
Attendance Committee: Brian Goffman, Carlos Artola, Tiffany Norwood, Ann Bilyew
Section Party Hosts:
Section A: Chuck Lelon
Section B: Cristina Fernandez-Haegg & Lars Haegg
Section C: John Connaughton
Section D: OPEN
Section E: Jeff Glass & Sean Mahoney
Section F: Juliana Zinger
Section G: Jill Altshuler & Beth Kressley-Goldstein
Section H: Scott Telsez
Section I: Ann Bilyew
Saturday Night Gala Hosts: Winston Ginsburg & Lisa Kennedy
Sunday Brunch Host: Lara Druyan
Favors Committee: Martha Tassinari & Lisa Carpenter
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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 15th Reunion Gift Campaign.Reunion Gift Co-Chairs: Andrew Sinwell
Major Gifts Co-Chairs: Ian Highet & Jason Green
Leadership Gifts Committee:
Chip Hazard
John Connaughton
Don Edwards
Shannon Collins
Scott Swid
Alex OttoInternational Co-Chairs: Jim Barry & Claire Cronin
International Committee:
Eva Sudol
Dominik Zehnder
Gaetan Hannecart
Elle De Kreij
Jamie Pate
Silvio Napoli
Doug Feagin
Grant Kelley
Flavia Almeida
Esteban TorbarSection Chairs:
Section A: April Mason
Section B: OPEN
Section C: Andrew Sinwell
Section D: Susan Laws
Section E: Carlos Artola
Section F: Elaine Paul
Section G: Chip Hardt
Section H: OPEN
Section I: Ross BushnellParticipation Committee:
Lara Druyan
Joe Lentine
Tim Kullick
Patrick Edeburn
Dolly Chugh
Adrian Jones
Danny WarshayQuestions
If you have questions about reunion fundraising or would like to volunteer on the committee, please contact your HBS Development Liaison:Kyle Garvey
Harvard Business School
Teele Hall
Soldiers Field
Boston, MA 02163Phone: 617.495.6576
Fax: 617.495.9292
E-mail: kgarvey@hbs.eduIf 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.
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Thursday, May 28
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Westin Copley Hotel
Reunion Registration and Check-in6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Westin Copley Hotel
Reunion Welcome Reception -
Friday, May 29
7:00 am – 7:45 am
Buses depart the Westin Copley Hotel for HBS, at regular intervals7:30 am – 3:30 pm | Burden Lobby
Reunion Check-In7:15 am – 8:00 am | Shad Hall
Continental Breakfast8:00 am – 9:45 am | Burden Auditorium
Alumni Welcome, State of the School Address & Featured Panel Discussion10:00 am – 11:15 am | HBS Classrooms
Presentations from the HBS Faculty I*11:45 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
Presentations from the HBS Faculty II*1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Shad Hall
Class Lunch2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | HBS Classrooms
Presentations from the HBS Faculty III*3:30 pm
Buses depart HBS for Westin Copley Hotel at the conclusion of the program6:00 – 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 Hotel for HBS at regular intervals8:30 am – 3:00 pm | Burden Lobby
Reunion Check-In8:30 am – 9:45 am | Shad Tent
Continental Breakfast10:00 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
School Academic Sessions 1 and 21:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Shad Hall
Class Lunch2:15 pm – 4:30 pm | HBS Classroom & Lounge
Cross-Class Panel Discussions & Networking Receptions
Featured Industry Panels: Future of Finance, Greentech, Healthcare3:15 pm – 4:30pm | HBS Lounges
Alumni Club Receptions2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Buses depart HBS for Westin Copley Hotel7:00 pm – midnight | Moakley Courthouse
Saturday Night Gala Evening -
Sunday, May 31
9:00 am – 11:00 am | Westin Copley Hotel
Brunch
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