OPM 2009 Reunion
Thursday, October 1 – Sunday, October 4, 2009
Harvard Business School is pleased to invite all OPM alumni to return to campus for an OPM All-Class Reunion from Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, October 4, 2009. There are nearly 475 OPM alumni and their guests currently registered. 35 out of the 39 OPM classes will be represented at the reunion! Please join your fellow classmates and us for this special OPM gathering!
You are welcome to attend with your guest for the weekend. Please plan to join us!
OPM 2009 Reunion Program
Click here to see the full weekend program.
Don't miss out on reunion communications!
Click here to make sure your information is up to date with the School.
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Registration Info
The OPM Reunion registration fee is $499.
Registration prices are PER PERSON.You are welcome to bring your spouse or partner, or a guest. They will be included in all reunion weekend activities.
Your reunion weekend registration fee of $499 per person includes attendance at the following activities:
- Thursday Night Welcome Reception
- Friday HBS Faculty Presentations
- Friday Night Reception & Dinner
- Saturday OPM Academic Programs
- Saturday Night Reception & Light Dinner
in support of Artists for Humanity - Sunday Brunch
- And a Reunion Favor
The School is pleased to host Faculty Presentations on Friday and Academic Programs on Saturday, as well as all campus meals served during the day on both days. Additionally, HBS will provide transportation to and from the Four Seasons Hotel, the Taj Boston, and the School.
OPM alumni will be joined on campus by MBA alumni with 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, and 60th class reunions. All reunioning alumni will be present for general programming and on-campus events.
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Who's Coming?
- Attendance List: List of Attendees as of 9.23.09
- Lost Alumni: Help us find these OPM alumni who we have lost touch with. E-mail alumni_records@hbs.edu with any updates.
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Hotel Info
Taj Boston Hotel
15 Arlington Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
877.4.TAJ.BOS (877.482.5267) Toll-Free
617.536.5700
Taj BostonRate: $375 per night, single or double occupancy.
Note: The room block at the Taj Boston has now been sold out. The Taj will continue to honor our rate as long as they are accepting reservations. Book your room quickly!
Reservations: Please book your room by calling the Taj Boston directly. The toll-free number is 877.482.5267, or the local number is 617.536.5700. Remember to identify yourself as a participant of the HBS OPM Reunion. Reservations must be guaranteed by credit card or personal check. More information can be found at Taj Boston.
Transportation: HBS will provide you with transportation between the Taj Boston and the School.
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Event Descriptions
Please see the Tentative Reunion Schedule below for anticipated timing of each day's events.
Thursday Night Reception:
A welcome reception will be hosted for all returning OPM alumni at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston, Governors Room, from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Light hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served. Guests are welcome!Friday HBS Faculty Presentations (HBS Campus):
The day begins with a State of the School address by Dean Jay O. Light. Faculty presentations follow, taking place in Aldrich classrooms at the School. Current faculty and their research will be featured in each of three programming sessions. All reunioning alumni and their guests have the opportunity to attend these sessions; seating is first come, first served.Welcome & Update on the OPM Program (HBS Campus):
Lynda Applegate, OPM Faculty Chair, will welcome you and your guests back to campus and provide an update on the HBS Owner/President Management program.Friday Night Reception & Dinner:
A lovely dinner will be served in the beautiful Wharf Room overlooking the lights of the Boston harbor. You will be seated by class. Transportation will be provided to/from the Four Seasons Hotel and the Boston Harbor Hotel. Guests are invited to this special event!Saturday OPM Academic Programs (HBS Campus):
It is our goal to tailor a significant portion of the academic content during your reunion weekend specifically to OPM alumni. To that end, five academic presentations in two Saturday morning sessions will be presented by renowned OPM faculty members Ben Shapiro, Sam Hayes, John Davis and Lynda Applegate. These sessions are exclusively for OPM alumni and their guests. See "Faculty Presentations" below for more information.Saturday Night Reception & Light Dinner:
Indulge your palate...for scrumptious food, and your palette...for intriguing art at this fun, OPM all-class event being held in the Lewis Gallery at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter. Chat with talented high school artists as they create new works. Click here to find out more about Artists for Humanity. Round-trip transportation will be available from the Four Seasons Hotel. Guests are invited to this event!Sunday Brunch: This final OPM Reunion Weekend event takes place in the Governors Room at the Four Seasons Hotel from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Breakfast will be served. Guests welcome!
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Faculty Presentations
Click here for a current listing of Fall 2009 Reunion Faculty and Academic presentation information.
There are nearly 60 presentations being held over the course of two days for reunioning OPM and MBA alumni and their guests. On Friday, there are three sessions of presentations available, and on Saturday there are two sessions. During each session, you are able to choose one of approximately 20 presentations on Friday, and one of approximately 6 presentations on Saturday. To clarify, of the 60 presentations being offered, you will be able to attend five. The majority of these presentations are being captured on video, however, and will be made available to you to view from the Alumni Website approximately one month after the reunion. Please note: All returning reunion classes attend HBS faculty presentations, and seating is first-come, first-served.
An interactive case discussion, The Tip of the Iceberg: JP Morgan and Bear Stearns, is being offered in each of the three Friday sessions. You are able to register to attend this case on-line. Click here to visit the Case Discussion Website for information on the content of the case and to register.
Friday, October 2, 2009
10:00 am – 11:15 am | HBS Classrooms
Ideas that Matter: Presentations from the Faculty I11:45 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
Ideas that Matter: Presentations from the Faculty II2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | HBS Classrooms
Ideas that Matter: Presentations from the Faculty III3:45 pm – 5:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
Welcome & Update on the OPM Program
Lynda Applegate, OPM Faculty ChairSaturday, October 3, 2009
9:30 am – 11:00 am | McCullum 101
Lynda Applegate: Business Owner Perspectives on the Global Crisis: Don't just Survive-Thrive!9:30 am – 11:00 am | McCullum 102
Ben Shapiro: Tightening the Belt without Strangling the Business9:30 am – 11:00 am | McCullum 202
John Davis: Profiles of Success11:30 am – 1:00 am | McCullum 101
Lynda Applegate: Business Owner Perspectives on the Global Crisis: Don't just Survive-Thrive!11:30 am – 1:00 am | McCullum 102
Ben Shapiro: Tightening the Belt without Strangling the Business11:30 am – 1:00 am | McCullum 201
Sam Hayes: The Financial Meltdown's Impact on the Future of Financial Institutions11:30 am – 1:00 am | McCullum 202
John Davis: Managing the Impact of Wealth on Families2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | HBS Classrooms
Cross Class Industry Panels -
Career Programs
Career Counseling
Alumni Career Services 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 shortly. -
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. -
Transportation, Attire, On Campus, and Local Boston 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 host hotels. Round trip transportation will be provided on Friday night between the Four Seasons Hotel Boston and the Boston Harbor Hotel, and on Saturday night between the Four Seasons Hotel Boston and the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter.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 tie and jacket. Attire for Saturday evening is Business Casual. Casual attire 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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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
Tentative Reunion Schedule
All scheduling information below is subject to change.
Additional details can be found under tabs entitled Host Hotel,
Event Descriptions, and Faculty Presentations.
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Thursday, October 1
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Four Seasons Hotel, Governors Room
OPM Reunion Registration and Check-in6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Four Seasons Hotel, Governors Room
Welcome Reception -
Friday, October 2
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Buses depart the Four Seasons Hotel for HBS at regular intervals7:30 am – 3:30 pm | Burden Lobby
Reunion Check-In7:30 am – 8:15 am | Shad Tent
Continental Breakfast8:30 am – 9:30 am | Burden Auditorium
Welcome and State of the School
Dean Jay O. Light10:00 am – 11:15 am | HBS Classrooms
Ideas that Matter: Presentations from 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 from HBS Faculty II*1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Shad Tent
OPM Luncheon2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | HBS Classrooms
Ideas that Matter: Presentations from HBS Faculty III*3:45 pm – 5:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
Welcome & Update on the OPM Program
Lynda Applegate, OPM Faculty Chair5:00 pm | Spangler
Buses depart HBS for the Four Seasons Hotel7:00 pm – 10:00 pm| Wharf Room, Boston Harbor Hotel
Reception and Dinner, Seating by Class* Please note: All returning reunion alumni and their guests may attend HBS faculty presentations; seating is first-come, first-served.
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Saturday, October 3
8:15 am – 9:30 am
Buses depart the Four Seasons Hotel for HBS every 30 minutes8:30 am – 3:00 pm | Burden Lobby
Reunion Check-In8:30 am – 9:30 am | Shad Tents
Continental Breakfast10:00 am – 11:15 pm | HBS Classrooms
Saturday OPM Academic Programs, Session I11:30 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
Saturday OPM Academic Programs, Session II1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Shad Tents
OPM Luncheon2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | HBS Classrooms
Saturday OPM Academic Programs, Session III2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Spangler
Buses depart HBS for Four Seasons Hotel7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Lewis Gallery, Artists for Humanity
Reception and Light Dinner* Please note: All returning reunion alumni and their guests may attend HBS faculty presentations; seating is first-come, first-served.
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Sunday, October 4
9:00 am – 11:00 am | Four Seasons Hotel, Governors Room
Farewell Brunch
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