Executive Education Alumni Reunion
Thursday, September 30 – Sunday, October 3, 2010
Harvard Business School is pleased to invite its Executive Education alumni from the following programs to return to campus for the Fall 2010 reunion weekend:
- Program for Management Development
- General Management Program
- The General Manager Program
- Program for Global Leadership
- Program for Leadership Development+2weeks
- Senior Executive Program for the Middle East
- Senior Executive Program for South Africa
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration Fee: $399
Registration prices are PER PERSONYou are welcome to bring your spouse or partner, or a guest. Registered guests are included in all events.
The School is pleased to host Faculty Presentations on Friday and Saturday, as well as breakfast and lunch which will be served on campus both days. HBS will also provide transportation to and from the Hilton Back Bay and the School.
In addition to HBS sponsored activites, your registration fee includes attendance at the following functions:
- Thursday Night Welcome Reception
- Friday Night Reception & Dinner
- Saturday Executive Education Academic Programs
- Saturday Night Reception & Dinner
- Sunday Brunch
Executive Education alumni will be joined by MBA alumni with 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, and 60th reunions for general programming and on-campus events.
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Who's Coming?
- Attendance List: Coming Soon!
- Lost Alumni: Please help us find these PMD alumni who we have lost touch with. E-mail alumni_records@hbs.edu with any updates.
- Lost Alumni: Please help us find these GMP alumni who we have lost touch with. E-mail alumni_records@hbs.edu with any updates.
- Lost Alumni: Please help us find these TGMP alumni who we have lost touch with. E-mail alumni_records@hbs.edu with any updates.
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Host Hotel Information
Hilton Boston Back Bay Hotel
40 Dalton Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
1.800.HILTONS (1.800.445.8667) Toll-Free
Reserve a room at the special rateRate: $249 per night, single or double occupancy.
Note: Space in the room block is guaranteed until August 31, 2010 or when the block of rooms fills, whichever occurs first. It is important to book your room early!
Reservations: Please book your room by calling the Hilton Back Bay directly. The toll-free number is 1.800.HILTONS (1.800.445.8667). Remember to identify yourself as a participant of the HBS Executive Education Reunion. Reservations must be guaranteed by credit card or personal check. You can also make a reservation online.
Find more information at Hilton Boston Back Bay
Transportation: HBS will provide you with transportation between the Hilton Back Bay and the School, as well as between the Hilton Back Bay and scheduled evening events.
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Weekend Schedule of Events
All scheduling information below is subject to change. Registered guests are included in all events. Additional details can be found under tabs entitled Event Descriptions and Faculty Presentations.
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Thursday, September 30
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Hilton Back Bay, Ballroom
Executive Education Reunion Registration and Check-in6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Hilton Back Bay, Ballroom
Welcome Reception -
Friday, October 1
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Buses depart the Hilton Back Bay for HBS at regular intervals7:30 am – 3:30 pm | Baker Library
Reunion Check-In7:30 am – 8:15 am | Shad Tent
Continental Breakfast8:30 am – 9:30 am | Burden Auditorium
Welcome & State of the School Address10:00 am – 11:15 am | HBS Classrooms
Ideas that Matter: Presentations by HBS Faculty I*11:15 am – 11:45 am | Lawn outside of Spangler
Refreshment Break11:45 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
Ideas that Matter: Presentations by HBS Faculty II*1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Shad Tent
Executive Education Alumni Luncheon2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | HBS Classrooms
Ideas that Matter: Presentations by HBS Faculty III*3:45 pm – 5:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
Welcome & Update on HBS Executive Education
Rajiv Lal, GMP Faculty Chair5:00 pm | Spangler
Buses depart HBS for the Hilton Back Bay7:00 pm – 10:00 pm|Wharf Room,
Boston Harbor Hotel
Reception and Dinner, Seating by Class
Attire: Cocktail* Please note: Executive Education alumni, MBA alumni, and guests may attend HBS faculty presentations; seating is first-come, first-served.
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Saturday, October 2
8:15 am – 9:30 am
Buses depart the Hilton Back Bay for HBS every 30 minutes8:30 am – 3:00 pm | Baker Library
Reunion Check-In8:30 am – 9:30 am | Shad Tents
Continental Breakfast10:00 am – 11:15 pm | HBS Classrooms
Saturday Executive Education Academic Programs, Session I11:30 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
Saturday Executive Education Academic Programs, Session II1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Shad Tents
Executive Education Alumni Luncheon2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | HBS Classrooms
Saturday Executive Education Academic Programs, Session III2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Spangler
Buses depart HBS for Hilton Back Bay7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Top of the Hub & Skywalk Observatory
Reception and Dinner
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Sunday, October 3
9:00 am – 11:00 am | Hilton Back Bay, Ballroom
Farewell Brunch
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Thursday, September 30
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Event Descriptions
Please see the Weekend Schedule of Events (above) for anticipated timing of each day's events. Registered guests are included in all events.
Thursday Night Reception:
A welcome reception will be hosted for all returning Executive Education alumni and registered guests.
Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served from 6:30pm – 8:00pm in the Hilton Back Bay Ballroom.Friday HBS Faculty Presentations (HBS Campus):
The day begins with a State of the School Address. Approximately 50 Faculty presentations follow, divided into three programming sessions. All returning Executive Education alumni, MBA alumni, and guests may attend; seating is first-come, first-served.Friday Night Reception & Dinner:
A lovely reception and dinner will be served in the beautiful Wharf Room overlooking the Boston harbor. Seating will be arranged by class. Transportation will be provided to/from the Hilton Back Bay and the Boston Harbor Hotel. Attire: Cocktail.Saturday Executive Education Academic Programs (HBS Campus):
Academic programming,tailored specifically to Executive Education alumni and their guests, will be offered in two sessions on Saturday. Renowned ExecEd Faculty members will present.Saturday Night Reception & Dinner:
"Feast your Eyes!" on breath-taking views of Boston from the Top of the Hub and the 50th Floor Skywalk Observatory of the Prudential Center. Enjoy a reception and choice of food stations. Round-trip transport will be available from the Hilton Back Bay. Attire: Casual Chic.Sunday Brunch: A farewell breakfast will be served in the Hilton Back Bay Ballroom from 9:00 am – 11:00 am.
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Faculty Presentations
Approximately 50 presentations will be held over the course of two days for Executive Education alumni, MBA alumni, and guests. Three sessions of presentations will be available on Friday, with two sessions on Saturday. During each session, you will be able to attend one (1) from a choice of approximately ten (10) presentations. Presentations will cover a wide range of current topics and feature the latest research.
The majority of these HBS presentations are being captured on video and will be available for you to view from the Alumni Web site approximately one month after the reunion. Executive Summaries will also be available for many presentations, as well.
Please note: Executive Education and MBA reunion classes are invited to attend these general HBS faculty presentations; seating is first-come, first-served.
HBS Reunion Presentations
To give you an idea of the rich academic content you can expect during your reunion, please visit the 2009 Faculty Presentations page to access executive summaries, videos, and related materials from previous reunions.Executive Education Faculty Presentations
Distinguished Executive Education faculty members Rajiv Lal, Ben Estee, Joe Bower, and Srikant Datar will present their latest research to ExecEd alumni and their guests. Two sessions, of two presentations each, will be offered on Saturday. You will be able to attend one (1) of two (2) presentations during each session. -
Alumni Career & Professional Development
Alumni Career & Professional Development will hold one-on-one career counseling sessions in Spangler during the reunion. Information on how to sign up for one of these sessions will be posted at a later date.
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Campus Highlights
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 arrange the use of basketball, volleyball, badminton, squash, racquetball, and tennis courts at 617.495.6060. A fitness room, indoor track, sauna, and whirlpool are also available. The fitness area is limited to people over the age of 18.
Internet Access
Computers with Internet access are available in Aldrich and Hawes Hall corridors, and Spangler Center common rooms on Friday and Saturday. -
On Campus & Local Boston Information, Transportation, Attire
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 host hotels. Round trip transportation will be provided on Friday night between the Hilton Back Bay and the Boston Harbor Hotel, and on Saturday night between the Hilton Back Bay and the Top of the Hub.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 range from 50s at night to 80s during the day at this time of year. We suggest you bring light clothing, with a jacket and sweater. And don't forget your rain gear!Friday evening attire is cocktail. Attire for Saturday evening is Casual Chic. Business Casual is appropriate for the rest of the weekend activities.
Campus and Local Information
Links follow to provide information on nearby entertainment and recreation in the Boston/Cambridge Area; you may find Boston.com and the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau sites particularly helpful in planning your weekend.News, Events, and Weather:
Boston.com
Weather.comCity and Local Information:
Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau
Harvard Square
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Information for Families
HBS recommends Parents in a Pinch for supervised group and individual childcare.
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Alumni Directory
One Degree. No Separation. Make sure you are up to date in the NEW HBS Alumni Directory!
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Contact Information
If you have questions about the reunion program, please contact your HBS Reunion Liaison:
Jane Turner Michael
Alumni Relations; Executive Education
Harvard Business School
Soldiers Field
Boston, MA 02163Phone: 617.495.5694
Fax: 617.496.3844
E-mail: jturnermichael@hbs.edu
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