New Venture Contest Returns

Enter the 2nd annual Alumni New Venture Contest. Judging will be held by 16 HBS Alumni Clubs in 12 regions during February and March. The winner of each local contest will compete in the finals, to be held on campus April 25–26, 2011, for a $25,000 prize.

HBS Faculty on Facebook and Privacy

Do the latest revelations about Facebook have you worried about your online privacy? Read what HBS social media experts John Deighton, Ben Edelman, Sunil Gupta, and Mikolaj Piskorski have to say about protecting information online.

Picture This: Global Networking Night

Thanks to 1,200+ alumni and 32 events—starting in New Zealand and ending in San Francisco—this year's Global Networking Night was bigger than ever. View photos of the festivities, and visit the HBS Global Club Calendar for other events in your area.

Tips for Changing Careers, Boards

If you're considering a career shift into the nonprofit arena, register for the Transitioning to the Nonprofit Sector webinar on November 9. On November 16, the Getting on Boards webinar offers insight on board service. Both webinars are 12–1 pm EST and are open to all HBS alumni.

HBS Launches Innovation Incubator

Harvard University will open its first lab for innovation and entrepreneurship in fall 2011. The Harvard Innovation Lab, developed by HBS, will provide collaboration space for student entrepreneurs across the University, access to HBS Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, support by faculty and administrators, and a broad program of related activities.

Evolution of Credit: New Baker Exhibit

Installment plans, credit cards, and home financing may be relatively new, but credit is as old as commerce. "Buy Now, Pay Later" looks at the evolution of lending, borrowing, and the credit industry, tracing how personal borrowing has become decidedly public.

Save the Date for Leading and Learning

Faculty chair Carl Kester has announced dates for this year's interactive, alumni-only seminar Breakthrough Insights, happening March 30-April 2, 2011 at HBS. Plan now to connect with the latest faculty research on innovation, strategy, operations, and leadership.

Travel to Turkey, Galápagos

On June 15–25, 2011, explore the crossroads between East and West by joining fellow alumni on a tour of Turkey. On August 14–24, 2011, walk in the footsteps of Charles Darwin and get up close views of unique wildlife on a family-friendly adventure in the Galápagos Islands.

Behind the Scenes of Recruiting Week

Students call the annual ritual "hell week," but for the 75 percent of recruiters who are HBS alumni, campus recruiting is a relationship that has come full circle. See what today's students are hoping for when they meet you across the table.

Tata gift photo copyright Susan Young Photo, used with permission.