WE ARE...#2!

Sure, second place isn't bad. The Class of 2009 has an advantage. They're younger. It's in their blood. They just get it. Well, so do we.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• Schedule of Events

  All information below is subject to change. Additional details can be found under Host Hotel Info, Faculty Presentations, and Social Events

  THURSDAY, JUNE 3

  Informal get togethers at places of your choosing

  FRIDAY, JUNE 4

  7:15 am – 8:00 am
  Buses depart the Westin Copley 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 – 9:45 am | Burden Auditorium
  A Conversation with Dean Jay O. Light

  10:00 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
  Presentations from the HBS Faculty Sessions I & II*

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

  2:15 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 program

  7:00 – On | In and around Boston
  Section Parties
  (see the Section Party section for more information)

  10:00 – On | The Hong Kong
  5th Reunion Friday night Afterparty
  Please arrive before 11 pm as there is limited capacity

  * Please note: All returning reunion classes attend HBS faculty presentations, and seating is first-come, first-served.

  SATURDAY, JUNE 5

  8:00 am – 9:45 am
  Buses depart the Westin Copley Hotel for HBS every 30 minutes

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

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

  9:00 am – 9:30 am | Aldrich 107
  Baker Library Alumni Services Overview

  9:00 am – 9:30 am | Baker Library North Lobby
  Baker Library Gallery Talk

  10:00 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
  School Academic Sessions 1 and 2

  11:45 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classroom
  Cross Class Industry Panel: Social Enterprise

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

  2:15pm – 4:30 pm | Spangler Lawn
  Class of 2005 Pub Social

  2:15pm – 3:15 pm | Aldrich Classrooms
  Section B Gathering
  Section J Gathering

  3:30pm – 4:30 pm | Aldrich Classrooms
  Section G Gathering

  2:00 pm | Harvard Square
  Optional guided Tours of Harvard University and select museums

  2:15 pm – 4:30 pm | HBS Classrooms & Lounges
  Cross-Class Industry Panel Discussions & Networking Receptions

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

  2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  Buses depart for Westin Copley Hotel

  6:45 pm – 8:00 pm
  Buses depart the Westin Copley Hotel for the MFA at frequent intervals

  7:00 pm – midnight | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  Saturday Night Gala Evening
  Dinner, drinks and dancing!
  Attire: Cocktail

  10:30 pm – midnight
  Buses depart the MFA for the Westin Copley Hotel at frequent intervals

  SUNDAY, JUNE 6

  Breakfast on your own

HOTEL INFORMATION

• Host Hotel Info

  Westin Copley Place
  10 Huntington Avenue
  Boston, Massachusetts 02116
  617.262.9600
  Westin Copley Online Reservations

  Rate: $249 per night, single or double occupancy.

  HOTEL UPDATE: Our block of rooms at the Westin Copley Place has filled! There may still be space at the hotel, however unfortunately they can no longer guarantee the discounted rate. We have a small selection of rooms available at a discounted rate at the DoubleTree Hotel near the HBS Campus. You can also try discount travel sites which may offer rooms at a reduced rate.

  Additional discounted rooms: We have a small selection of rooms available at a discounted rate at the DoubleTree Hotel near the HBS Campus.
  DoubleTree Hotel Reservations
  DoubleTree Rate: $229 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 2005 reunion to take advantage of the special negotiated rate. 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 the host hotel and the School.

WHILE YOU'RE ON CAMPUS

• Family Childcare Programs

  During the 2010 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.

• 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.

REUNION PRESENTATIONS

• Faculty Presentations

  More than 50 HBS faculty members and other experts will give presentations during the 2010 Spring Reunion. Click the link below to search programs by topic, date, or speaker.

  • Reunion 2010 Presentations
• Career Programs

  Career Counseling
  Alumni Career Services will hold one-on-one career counseling sessions in Spangler during the reunion. An e-mail announcing online registration for these appointments will be sent in the Spring 2010. 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, June 2–3, 2010 is a two-day program helping women develop a strategy for blending career and personal life.

SOCIAL EVENTS

• Section Parties

  Friday, June 4, 2010

  Don't see your section listed? More details are coming soon!

  Section A
  7:00 pm
  Hosts: Rachel Sha & Jillian Hirasawa
  Contact: 781.538.5588, rsha@mba2005.hbs.edu, jhirasawa@mba2005.hbs.edu
  Location: Ginger Park Bistro
  1375 Washington St, Boston
  Attire: Cocktail

  Section B
  7:00 pm
  Host: Justin Funches
  Contact: 617.947.9381; funches@gmail.com
  Location: Smith & Wollensky, 2nd Floor
  101 Arlington Street, Boston
  Attire: Dressy Casual

  Section C
  7:00 pm
  Hosts: Ashish Contractor, Jennifer Houston and Chris Bradley
  Contact: 212.389.1537, acontractor@greenhill.com (Ashish)
  Location: Mantra
  52 Temple Place, Boston
  Attire: Dressy Casual

  Section D
  7:00 pm
  Hosts: Sarah Molloy and Ellison Dial
  Contact: 617.504.3890, sarah.molloy@gmail.com and ellison.dial@gmail.com
  Location: University Club
  426 Stuart Street, Boston
  Attire: Casual

  Section E
  7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  Hosts: Indy Ratnathicam & Damaune Journey
  Contact: 617.513.5717 (Indy), iratnathicam@mba2005.hbs.edu
  Location: Ole Mexican Grill
  11 Springfield St, Cambridge
  Attire: Casual

  Section F
  7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  Host: Young Chang
  Contact: 917.463.6636, youngkchang@gmail.com
  Location: Tapeo (Upstairs Room)
  266 Newbury Street, Boston
  Attire: Casual

  Section G
  7:00 pm
  Hosts: Janelle Lin
  Contact: 310.922.5546, jalin@mba2005.hbs.edu
  Location: OM Restaurant and Lounge (Upstairs)
  92 Winthrop Street, Cambridge
  Attire:Dressy Casual

  Section H
  7:00 pm
  Host: Kate Terry
  Contact: 781.548.9006; kterry@mba2005.hbs.edu
  Location: Good Life
  28 Kingston Street, Boston
  Attire: Casual

  Section I
  7:00 pm
  Host: Faruk Abdullah
  Contact: 563.505.8630, farukabdullah@hotmail.com
  Location: Mantra
  52 Temple Place, Boston
  Attire: Casual

  Section J
  6:00 pm
  Host: Doug Lord
  Contact: 617.519.8390; dlord@mba2005.hbs.edu
  Location: Cottonwood Cafe
  222 Berkeley Street, Boston
  Attire: Casual

• Saturday Gala

  Saturday, June 5, 2010

  7:00 pm – midnight
  Location: Museum of Fine Arts
  465 Huntington Ave, Boston
  Dinner, drinks and dancing!
  Attire: Cocktail

RECONNECT

• Alumni Directory

  One Degree. No Separation. Make sure you are up to date in the NEW HBS Alumni Directory!

GIVE BACK

• Reunion Giving

  Visit http://give.hbs.edu to make your reunion gift today.

GET INVOLVED!

• Volunteer Committees

  The Reunion Program 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.

  The Reunion Gift Committee is comprised of volunteers from your class who work with the School to encourage classmates to participate in the 5th Reunion Gift Campaign. Additional volunteers are welcome.

  REUNION PROGRAM COMMITTEE

  Reunion Program Chair: Kate Terry & Jillian Hirasawa

  Treasurer: Monica Lee

  Section Attendance Leadership:
  Section A: OPEN
  Section B: OPEN
  Section C: Mark Ardayfio
  Section D: OPEN
  Section E: OPEN
  Section F: Obinna Onyeagoro
  Section G: Darria Long
  Section H: Monisha Kapila
  Section I: Mike Ghaffary
  Section J: Vaidehi Shah

  Section Party Leadership:

  Overall Section Party Coordinator
  Janelle Lin

  Section Party Hosts
  Section A: Rachel Sha
  Section B: Gunnar Counselman & Justin Funches
  Section C: Ashish Contractor, Jennifer Houston & Chris Bradley
  Section D: Sarah Molloy, Ellison Dial, Steve Cohn & Mike Rapport
  Section E: Indy Ratnathicam
  Section F: Young Chang
  Section G: Janelle Lin
  Section H: Kate Terry
  Section I: Faruk Abdullah
  Section J: Allison Tepley, Vaidehi Shah and Doug Lord

  Saturday Night Gala Hosts: Young Chang & Obinna Onyeagoro

  REUNION GIFT COMMITTEE

  Reunion Chairs:
  Jeff Liaw
  Les Williams

  International Chair:
  Ali Khanbhai

  Section Chairs:
  Section A:
  Jillian Hirasawa
  Rob Woolley
  Section B:
  Warren Durbin
  Julian Flannery
  Sterling Mace
  Section C:
  Elli Kaplan
  L. Reed Kennedy
  Section D:
  John Flynn
  Monica Lee
  Cindy Young Montano
  Erin Foley Schumacher
  Section E:
  Brigitte C. Addimando
  Geremy Connor
  Section F:
  David Mace
  Section G:
  Janelle Lin
  Iman Tyson
  Section H:
  Mark Chen
  Joe Montrosse
  Section I:
  Catherine Tompkins
  Robert Tichio
  Josh Wyatt
  Section J:
  Jen Wilhelmi Sargent

  Major Gifts Co-Chairs:
  Dan Gilbane
  Tony Sanchez

  Major Gifts Committee:
  Alex Abularach
  Munir Alam
  Courtney Aleardi
  Brian Doherty
  Dan Gilbane
  John Gilligan
  Chris Long
  David Mace
  Josh Paulson
  Giacomo Picco
  Ned Salter
  Tony Sanchez
  Alex Silver
  Navroz Udwadia
  Josh Wyatt

  Participation Committee:
  Ashu Agrawal
  Irina Babushkina
  Analisa Balares
  Mike Butville
  Vern Co
  Ashish Contractor
  Hiran Embuldeniya
  Jill Ratish Fink
  Susan Herzog
  James Gancos
  Stephen Garrison
  Athena Ko
  Monisha Kapila
  Will Krusen
  Bryan Lamb
  Monica Lee
  Krishna Mahesh
  Nate Mangum
  Ian McLean
  Alison Miller
  Obinna Onyeagoro
  Paulo Passoni
  Anne Ristau
  Catherine Shortsleeve
  Emmanuel Tesone
  Jerome Thomas
  Oliver Thomas

QUESTIONS?

• HBS Contact Information

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

  Lauren Gilbert
  Assistant Director, Alumni Relations
  Phone: 617.495.6893
  E-mail: lgilbert@hbs.edu

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

  Kyle Garvey
  Development Coordinator
  Phone: 617.495.6576
  E-mail: kgarvey@hbs.edu