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A change of seasons often means new beginnings, and I am delighted to report that the Alumni Association Board of Directors got off to an energetic start at its first meeting of the 1999-2000 term, held on campus October 15 and 16.
You may remember from my last letter that the Board has identified three areas to address in committee this year:
- Alumni continuing education for the new millennium
- Online services for alumni
- Positioning clubs for the next century
Each of these committees has important implications for you as a graduate of HBS, and I will report on their progress in the next issue of the Bulletin.
In the meantime, I'd like to take this opportunity to encourage you to take advantage of two exciting new offerings available to HBS alumni.
Earlier this fall, the School introduced Working Knowledge, a Web-based gateway to the intellectual capital of HBS. The site (www.hbsworkingknowledge.hbs.edu) was developed to provide business professionals with critical information and insight into timely management topics and areas that reflect a rapidly changing landscape. Updated regularly, the site includes research developed by HBS faculty, material produced by HBS Publishing, career and networking information, and access to many search engines and databases. For more information, check out the article on page 6 of this issue. This is a valuable resource for all HBS alumni, and I urge you to explore it the next time you are on the Web.
Moving our attention from the HBS campus to another continent, our alumni friends in Germany have been doing a wonderful job of organizing the upcoming 2000 HBS Global Alumni Conference, scheduled to take place in Berlin, June 13-16. This milestone three-day event, titled "Knowledge, Risk & Change: Business Without Walls," will feature twenty HBS faculty members along with first-rate speakers and panelists drawn from the top companies in Europe. Key themes include technology, corporate strategy, globalization, and entrepreneurship. Specific sessions will be held on "The Role of Global Financial Firms," "Global Brands: Connecting with Consumers across Boundaries," and "The Long-Term Impact of E-Commerce." This conference, like its predecessors, offers a unique opportunity. Where else can you hear from the best and brightest among the HBS faculty, network with fellow alumni and compelling business leaders, and witness an extraordinary city reestablishing itself at the tenth anniversary of its reunification? This will be a historic conference, one you will not want to miss. In addition to the formal program, the organizers have arranged for some truly special pre- and postconference tours. Why not make this a multidimensional trip and take advantage of all there is to offer?
If you haven't already signed up for the conference, do so immediately by visiting the conference Web site (www.hbsberlin.com) or contacting the HBS Global Alumni Conference Office in Germany by phone (49-69-15051-74), fax (49-69-15051-88), or e-mail (info@hbsberlin.com).
These are exciting times at HBS. The School is identifying valuable and meaningful ways for us to stay in touch with each other through dynamic new Web sites and stimulating conferences, as well as through tried and true vehicles such as reunions, club events, the Bulletin, and class notes. These services and programs offer something for everyone. Please take the time to investigate what works best for you, and let us know how we can continue to keep you in contact with each other and with the School.
Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season!
Edmund A. Hajim (MBA '64) November 1999
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