F. Gorham Brigham, Jr. (Harvard College 1937, HBS 1939), retired Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending, Citizens Bank of Massachusetts, turned 101 on January 14th, adding another milestone to his distinction as HBS’ oldest alumnus. Following graduation from HBS, Mr. Brigham began his career at Price Waterhouse before being called to active military duty, and… Continue reading Longevity 101: Harvard Business School’s Oldest Alumnus Shares Secrets of Success
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20 things ECs must do before they leave HBS
This article was originally posted on March 23, 2015. Slight modifications have been made to apply to the current time and year. HBS Partner Emily Dohse looks at Boston to find the 20 things that graduating ECs have to do before they leave and start their real lives in the real world. Congrats, ECs! You are… Continue reading 20 things ECs must do before they leave HBS
Cooking Corner: C’est la Veg: An Introduction
So where to begin? When I was 8, I had a diary. I’ll refrain from sharing excerpts to spare myself years of embarrassment, but as soon as I received my college email address I gladly leapt into the encapsulating arms of Facebook. Back when the site reveled in its exclusive allure, I admittedly stole my sister’s account… Continue reading Cooking Corner: C’est la Veg: An Introduction
Value Imbalance in the NFL
On May 2, 2012, ESPN reported that former NFL linebacker Junior Seau had died at his home in San Diego, as the result of a gunshot wound to the chest. As a kid, I watched Seau terrorize Raider QBs and RBs on many occasions on his way to multiple Pro Bowl appearances. When news finally… Continue reading Value Imbalance in the NFL
HBS Movember Campaign Raises a Record $22k
Matt Simpson (RC) reports on a successful Movember at HBS, and brings you the 10 best mos from NG, who raised $14k. If you’ve had your eyes open throughout the last month, you probably noticed that HBS was looking a little, well, hairier. HBS organized its biggest Movember campaign to-date. If you’ve been living under… Continue reading HBS Movember Campaign Raises a Record $22k
The Dangers of Indifference
November 19 was one of my best days at HBS. We had two case protagonists in my section – one resurrected the Swiss watch industry and the other developed profitable business models to fix global environmental problems. Everyone seemed to have at least skimmed the cases. The combination yielded engaging discussions on important questions like… Continue reading The Dangers of Indifference
Socially Responsible Sourcing: Not So Simple
Jumping on socially responsible sourcing bandwagon could leave companies biting the dust. Breakfast at McDonald’s is going through all kinds of changes. Unless you’ve been living under a whopper, you know that McDonald’s now serves breakfast all day. Not only can you now get an Egg McMuffin at any time of day but those eggs… Continue reading Socially Responsible Sourcing: Not So Simple
ONAIZAH PANHWAR & THE HBS PENSIEVE: What is your superpower?
By Christine Kang, WSA Director of Content As is tradition, in the HBS Pensieve we ask modest HBS students: what is your superpower? And while they answer, we draw out their incredible stories of perseverance, achievement, and leadership. This week we welcome Onaizah Panhwar (New Section I) to the Pensieve. It was a privilege to… Continue reading ONAIZAH PANHWAR & THE HBS PENSIEVE: What is your superpower?
LET’S MAKE THE BIGGEST DAMN DIFFERENCE!
HBS alumni-elders Delmor Markoff (MBA ’39), Joan Mokray and Roger Shamel (both MBA ’74), offer thoughts on what they describe as “the challenge of the century,” urging Harvard Business School to lead a first-of-its-kind, University-wide, outreach to alumni, asking them to help solve climate change problems and capitalize on climate change opportunities. Change creates… Continue reading LET’S MAKE THE BIGGEST DAMN DIFFERENCE!
Kevin Sharer: Beware the Press
HBS Professor Kevin Sharer, former CEO of Amgen, shares his insights on how to approach and handle the press. Sometime in your career and perhaps much earlier than you now imagine, you will find yourself working with the press or being a subject of press interest. This possibility may conjure pleasant thoughts of personal or… Continue reading Kevin Sharer: Beware the Press
850 people come together to raise $15k for charity with annual RLGC fashion show
Regular contributor Emily Dohse reports on the the eighth annual Retail & Luxury Goods Club Harvard Business School Charity Fashion Show. If you’re currently an RC, you may be panicking about how many 3s you’ll get this semester (probably one, someone has to get them). If you’re an EC, you’re definitely panicking about riding into the… Continue reading 850 people come together to raise $15k for charity with annual RLGC fashion show
Sound Society Hosts Global DJ Duo The Chainsmokers To Discuss The Business of Music
By Jeff Zeller (EC), Founder of the HBS Sound Society There are consistent elements that set up a company for success: an addressable market, effective communication with customers, capital, differentiation, and a strong support team. It’s no different with musicians, and DJ duo The Chainsmokers was at Harvard Business School on Monday to discuss… Continue reading Sound Society Hosts Global DJ Duo The Chainsmokers To Discuss The Business of Music
Standing out in a USPS Store
Talal Khan (EC) looks at what makes some products stand out in crowded displays. What makes a visual design talk? Take a look at this gift card stand that I came across at a USPS store. Which gift card do you see first? Last? When I looked at this stand, the Starbucks card jumped out… Continue reading Standing out in a USPS Store
You’ve Been Invited to The Garbage Games
Blood rushes to the surface of your skin as your heart races and adrenaline pounds through your veins. A bead of sweat rolls off your cheek and splashes on the floor. In an instant, the games have begun. Shrieks echo off the walls as you wade through a pile of refuse, fighting for the highest… Continue reading You’ve Been Invited to The Garbage Games
The first six months of building a startup while at HBS: A reflection
For the past 6 months, HBS EC student Tess Brooks has been building Confi (confi.co), an online community for young women seeking advice on health topics that can be uncomfortable to talk about (OB/GYN, sexual health, mental health, communication, etc.). Here, Tess reflects on her experience as a first-time founder, working full-time on her startup… Continue reading The first six months of building a startup while at HBS: A reflection
On Loss – reflection on the death of a classmate
Contributing Editor Brandon Paquette (EC) reflects on loss, following the tragic passing of classmate Pedro Meira (HBS ’16). At the U.S. Air Force Academy, the names of each fallen student and graduate are chiseled into a memorial wall. During freshman year, the first time a cadet visited this wall of white names in dark stone, the… Continue reading On Loss – reflection on the death of a classmate
The Mindful Athlete: An Interview with George Mumford
By Karan Kumar, HBS Class of 2016 Michael Jordan credits George Mumford with transforming his on-court leadership of the Bulls, helping Jordan lead the team to six NBA championships. Mumford also helped Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, and Lamar Odom and countless other NBA players turn around their games. His successful techniques are available for everyone… Continue reading The Mindful Athlete: An Interview with George Mumford
A Memo to VW’s CEO, Dr. Müller
Professor Kevin Sharer, former CEO of Amgen, has some advice for leaders who find themselves charged with investigating and cleaning up a catastrophe. It has happened again. For the at least fifth time in fifteen years another enormous, preventable, and egregious transgression has been purposefully or carelessly committed by a previously respected company. It will… Continue reading A Memo to VW’s CEO, Dr. Müller
Q&A with Lori van Dam, Interim CEO for Susan G. Komen Massachusetts®
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, HBS Partner & Harbus CMO, Megan Fairbank, sat down with Lori van Dam, Susan G. Komen Massachusetts® Interim CEO, to talk about the organization’s work, developments, and how the Harvard Business School & greater Boston communities can get involved in such an important cause. Megan Fairbank: What… Continue reading Q&A with Lori van Dam, Interim CEO for Susan G. Komen Massachusetts®
LGBT History Month Q&A with Club Co-Presidents
In honor of October’s National LGBT History Month, The Harbus asked the Co-Presidents of HBS’s LGBT-SA and Allies student clubs to talk about the goals of their organizations, the significance of LGBT History Month, and how certain historical events have made a huge impact on the country. The Harbus: How has your organization been helping… Continue reading LGBT History Month Q&A with Club Co-Presidents
INTERVIEWING ADVICE FROM OUR BEST FRIENDS
The Harbus was lucky enough to sit down with Old Section Cer, Mochi Peabody, to kick off this inaugural column dedicated to covering some of the school’s most relevant – and sometimes controversial – topics. Passionate about giving back to the HBS community in a meaningful way, this four-legged friend has agreed to share… Continue reading INTERVIEWING ADVICE FROM OUR BEST FRIENDS
Especially for the Old Timers: Tips for the EC Classroom Experience
Welcome back to HBS, ECs! It’s your second and final year, and you know the ropes, right? Perhaps. And likely you’re encountering some new challenges; you may be figuring out that the EC year is not necessarily the breeze you’ve heard it is. We’ve been talking to a few ECs and have heard some common… Continue reading Especially for the Old Timers: Tips for the EC Classroom Experience
Professor Kevin Sharer: What is Your HBS Strategy?
Professor Kevin Sharer, former CEO of Amgen, makes the case for developing an explicit strategy for your time in school. Steve Hind, editor of The Harbus, wrote in the last edition to suggest that you think purposefully about the choices you make at HBS with an eye towards social choices in general and some EC… Continue reading Professor Kevin Sharer: What is Your HBS Strategy?
Reflecting on Mexican Independence Day as a HBS student
EC Rogelio Magana Shoemaker shares his thoughts on what Mexico’s Independence Day means to him as National Hispanic Awareness Month begins in the United States. This year, Mexicans around the world will celebrate the country’s 205th Día de la Independencia on September 16th. Megan Fairbank: You grew up and worked in Mexico City, Mexico, before… Continue reading Reflecting on Mexican Independence Day as a HBS student
Primary Colors: Bringing Clarity to Career Planning
Professor Kevin Sharer, former CEO of Amgen, outlines the three big considerations to keep in mind as you think about the next stage of your career. The new year starts. For the class of 2017, the new, challenging, and hopefully rewarding world of HBS is coming into focus. For the class of 2016, the freedom,… Continue reading Primary Colors: Bringing Clarity to Career Planning
Welcome to HBS, Class of 2017!
The Harbus editorial team: Editor in Chief, Steve Hind; Contributing Editors Ange Winkle, Brandon Paquette, Seongmin Lee Welcome to HBS! And welcome to The Harbus. We are the student news organization of HBS. We bring you school news, thought provoking articles by faculty, students and alumni, and, occasionally, pranks. We’re always online at harbus.org, and… Continue reading Welcome to HBS, Class of 2017!
A word from the ‘dropouts’…
Editor in Chief Steve Hind speaks to (former) members of the Class of 2016 who elected to defer their EC year to pursue their dreams… Every year, a handful of RC students elect not to return for their EC year. Most of those who defer have spend their summer getting deep on an opportunity they… Continue reading A word from the ‘dropouts’…
You Could be the Warren Buffett of Social Investing
Eric Gastfriend (MBA ’15) is the co-Founder of Harvard University Effective Altruism Student Group. He explains why now is the time to pay attention to effective giving. Suppose I told you about an investment that would easily generate a 60x return in a few years with very little risk. And then I tell you that some of… Continue reading You Could be the Warren Buffett of Social Investing
Alumni Advice: Nancy M. Williams (MBA ‘92)
HBS almuna Nancy M. Williams (MBA ‘92) sat down with The Harbus to share her advice and hopes for current and future business school alumni. Williams has had an incredible, varied career in the 23 years since she graduated from HBS. She is a renowned pianist who has performed at Carnegie Hall despite genetic hearing… Continue reading Alumni Advice: Nancy M. Williams (MBA ‘92)
KEVIN SHARER: THE JOURNEY BEGINS
Professor Kevin Sharer, former CEO of Amgen, the world’s largest biotechnology company, shares his thoughts on the five things the Class of 2015 can do to have a successful life and career. Spring is a time of new beginnings and so it is for over nine hundred members of the class of 2015 who enter… Continue reading KEVIN SHARER: THE JOURNEY BEGINS