Tucked away within the Boston Harbor Hotel, the award-winning Meritage, overlooking Rowes Wharf, offers clients one of the more spectacular settings in the city in which to dine. The dining room consists of a long, orange and cream space, with buffed wooden floors and distinctive sets of stainless steel track lighting that illuminate the room… Continue reading Restaurant Review: Meritage
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The Boston Symphony Orchestra: A Review
The Boston Symphony Orchestra, an institution dating back to 1881, offers weekly concerts honoring a variety of composers and the music that makes them so famous. For example, the list of March performances includes works of Beethoven, Brahms, Stravinsky, Mozart, and Gershwin. As an avid classical music fan and regular symphony supporter, I was excited… Continue reading The Boston Symphony Orchestra: A Review
Chinatown Bus Unveils Massive New Upgrade: Personal Plastic Bags
Early last week, Chinatown carrier Fung Wah Bus Services Inc. unveiled its newest feature aboard its luxury class shuttle from Boston to New York: personal plastic bags, each emblazoned with the company’s Neo-Confucian mantra “Have a nice day”. Shahba! Patel, manager and mastermind of the infamous bus company, could barely conceal his excitement when offering… Continue reading Chinatown Bus Unveils Massive New Upgrade: Personal Plastic Bags
Meet the New Class of 2006 SA Co-Presidents
Last week, the SA Class of 2006 Executive Committee Elections were held and Alex Michael (NH)and Akram Zaman (NG) were voted in as Co-Presidents replica watches uk. The duo beat out fellow RC’s Oscar Mak (NC) and Kris Chikelue (NA) and Sanjay Rao (NC) and Andy Wattula (NI) for the position. Gita Swamy (NH) was… Continue reading Meet the New Class of 2006 SA Co-Presidents
African Business Conference: Can Africa Compete?
On the weekend of February 11-13 the Africa Business Club hosted the 7th annual African Business Conference. The conference, which hosted activities taking place over 3 days, brought over 600 Africans and friends of Africa to the HBS campus. Conference events included not only panel discussions, keynote speakers and networking events, but also prospective students… Continue reading African Business Conference: Can Africa Compete?
HBS Administration Rejects Nosy Applicants
On March 2, it was discovered that 119 applicants to HBS had inappropriately accessed a web site containing confidential admissions decision information. The students gained access by following a detailed set of hacking instructions made available in a Business Week Online chat room. Dean Kim B. Clark pledged to reject theses applicants, calling the prospective… Continue reading HBS Administration Rejects Nosy Applicants
President of Vera Wang Cites Keys to Success in Fashion Business
To succeed in the fashion business, Vera Wang President Susan Sokol recommends having the diplomatic skills of an ambassador, a hide as thick as a rhinoceros (OK, she didn’t specifically cite the animal), the moxy to approach anyone at any time, and the creativity to reinvent yourself upon demand. Then work really, really hard. Sokol… Continue reading President of Vera Wang Cites Keys to Success in Fashion Business
Business Plan Competition Winners Announced at 21st Annual E-Club Conference
On March 3rd, the 21st Annual Entrepreneurship Conference was held at HBS. With keynote speakers Mike Lazaridis, Founder of Research in Motion, and Paul Orfalea, Founder of Kinko’s, and over 40 distinguished panelists, the conference addressed issues from financing a venture to building the right team. The highlight of the conference, however, was the Nokia… Continue reading Business Plan Competition Winners Announced at 21st Annual E-Club Conference
NYC Trek 2005: Alums Follow Path from MBA to NBA
Seventy trekkers, 22 companies, 2 days. HBS took Manhattan by storm last week when students looking for those ever-so-elusive “non-traditional” jobs made the annual trip to the Big Apple in search of their dream job. The companies participating in this year’s trek included those from retail, luxury and consumer goods, private equity, venture capital, media… Continue reading NYC Trek 2005: Alums Follow Path from MBA to NBA
HBS Rugby Outshines San Diego Opponents in Pre-Season Warm-up
Looking to build upon a successful fall season that included the domination of the Wharton MBA tournament, the HBS Rugby team traveled to sunny San Diego for four days in early March to prepare for the upcoming spring season. While the pristine beaches, lively nightlife, and sociable local population presented players with ample opportunities to… Continue reading HBS Rugby Outshines San Diego Opponents in Pre-Season Warm-up
G-Unit Wins! For Real!
They’re whispering the D-word around Aldrich 110. With a dominating 56-36 win over NH, the G-Unit has now won 5 of its last 6 halves, and perhaps more importantly, 2 of their last 3 games. “I don’t know what to call it other than a dynasty,” said Nikhil “And Dime” Raj. “You might call our… Continue reading G-Unit Wins! For Real!
Dean Clark Justifies Actions Taken to Reject Applicants
Dean Kim Clark issued the following statement to clarify the action taken by the administration to those applicants who accessed sensitive admissions information: I would like to have the last word on Harvard Business School’s policy regarding applicants who hacked into the ApplyYourself, Inc., Web site containing confidential admissions information. This behavior is unethical at… Continue reading Dean Clark Justifies Actions Taken to Reject Applicants
Rejected HBS Applicant Responds to Administrative Move
The following is a response from one of the 199 applicants who was denied further consideration for admission due to involvement in the hacking incident: I am one of the unfortunate “hackers”. Luckily I got the “dinged” letter otherwise I would be really furious. Instead, I am remorseful. As you might imagine, I have been… Continue reading Rejected HBS Applicant Responds to Administrative Move
Is Mass Marketing Dead?
Could it be that mass marketing is dead? It would certainly appear so with the desperate attempts by behemoths like McDonalds, Coke, and Nike to capture our attention with flashy commercials and endless giveaways replica watches uk. But, if mass marketing isn’t dead, it’s surely on its last leg. Not long ago, it was common… Continue reading Is Mass Marketing Dead?
Restaurant Review: Icarus
The Victorian brick row houses and swank art galleries lining Boston’s South End provide the perfect backdrop for Icarus, a neighborhood favorite for over 25 years. The dining room is tucked below street-level and welcomes diners with dim lighting and soft jazz music that breeds an air of exclusivity. A winged statue anchors the dining… Continue reading Restaurant Review: Icarus
La Sylphide – Boston Ballet
Enchanting and romantic, La Sylphide is a performance that shouldn’t be missed. As this piece is one of the oldest existing works in ballet repertoire, I was weary about what to expect. Not to worry, Boston Ballet’s Artist Director, Mikko Nissinen, has done a fantastic job updating this classic with elaborate sets, tailored costumes, and… Continue reading La Sylphide – Boston Ballet
Make it a Blockbuster Night: In the Mood for Love
Alas, Valentine’s Day has passed: Cupid’s quiver awaits next year’s fresh supply of arrows; the roses, once abloom in a hue of delicious rouge, have faded; the chocolates devoured; the cards stashed away…but does this mean that romance has to wait another year to merit any form of celebration? To those in any form of… Continue reading Make it a Blockbuster Night: In the Mood for Love
The Free-Market Solution to Ethical Problems
For well over two years now, we have been wringing our hands about ways to make businesspeople act more ethically. We’ve tried criminal prosecution. Legislative action. Public opprobrium. Enough. We have missed the obvious. As with many of civilization’s most intractable problems, there is a very simple answer: the free market. Our problem is that… Continue reading The Free-Market Solution to Ethical Problems
B-School Applicants Hack into Decision Site
RCs, think back to where you were exactly one year ago today, and ECs, if you can remember, think back two. If you were a second round applicant, you’d just finished the seemingly endless HBS application. You’d had your interview. There was nothing to do but wait. Perhaps you spent a minute or two thinking… Continue reading B-School Applicants Hack into Decision Site
Tuck Winter Carnival
Members of the HBS Ski and Snowboard Club competed against 13 other business schools at the 20th Annual Tuck Winter Carnival last weekend. Nearly 200 ski racers competed at the Dartmouth Skiway, followed by a less athletic, but equally intense, inter b-school boat-racing competition held later that evening. For more on the Tuck Winter Carnival,… Continue reading Tuck Winter Carnival
What Do Women Want?
What do women want? Although most men like to think they have us figured out, the reality is that each woman comes complete with her own set of problems and demands. Fortunately, for both men and marketers, the answer to this question may be as easy as identifying a woman as one of four archetypes.… Continue reading What Do Women Want?
The Long Tail: Wired Editor-in-Chief Visits HBS, Introduces New Theory Disputing 80/20 Rule
The oft cited “80/20 Rule” of business dictates that 80% of a firm’s revenue can usually be attributed to only its top 20% of products. This rule has been demonstrated to hold true in a wide variety of contexts ranging from CD sales at Wal-Mart to box office receipts of Hollywood studios. In fact, some… Continue reading The Long Tail: Wired Editor-in-Chief Visits HBS, Introduces New Theory Disputing 80/20 Rule
KSG-HBS Debate: A Bare Knuckle Showdown
It was with great fan fair and anticipation that these two heralded debate teams met in the historic Kennedy School Forum last Tuesday, March 1st. Festivities began with an air of debauchery as the audience imbibed on free beer and fish crackers. This was the first meeting of what should be an annual tradition on… Continue reading KSG-HBS Debate: A Bare Knuckle Showdown
Social Enterprise Perpectives: Corporate Social Responsibility
I spent my summer working to promote corporate social responsibility in the profit-driven construction marketplace with a non-profit organization called Advanced Energy. About Advanced EnergyAdvanced Energy is committed to creating environmental and economic benefits through innovative approaches to energy. Though based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the organization maintains strong connections to Harvard Business School. COO… Continue reading Social Enterprise Perpectives: Corporate Social Responsibility
HBS Ski Team Competes at Tuck Winter Carnival
Over 30 members of the HBS Ski and Snowboard Club traveled to Hanover, NH last weekend to compete in Tuck’s 20th Annual Winter Carnival, an event that drew 13 other business schools, 30 ski teams, and over 250 individual participants. The festivities began on Friday afternoon, where the students at Tuck welcomed skiers and fans… Continue reading HBS Ski Team Competes at Tuck Winter Carnival
NG B Team Shoots for the Record Books: Takes 3 of Last 4 Halves with 25-17 Win Over OA
In a game marked by yet another altercation, the Section G B team continued their winning ways, routing OA 25-17 in the second half. Building on their win over NH in their previous game, NG has now won 3 of its last 4 halves of basketball. “Things are really coming together,” said Jason “If Brains… Continue reading NG B Team Shoots for the Record Books: Takes 3 of Last 4 Halves with 25-17 Win Over OA
Unethical Behavior On Whose Part?
Reuters reported on Tuesday that the Harvard Business School would reject all 119 applicants who hacked into ApplyYourself and viewed their admission status prematurely. The dean justified this by claiming that their behavior was unethical. I find this a bad decision for two reasons. One, accessing their admission records using a hack was obviously against… Continue reading Unethical Behavior On Whose Part?
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Student Misses Favorite Uncle's Funeral to Fulfill Shad Hall Exercise Duties
Student Misses Favorite Uncle’s Funeral to Fulfill Shad Hall Exercise DutiesPublished: Monday, October 27, 2003 Found this article’s satire refreshing. I’m a father who’s Dad just passed and my son cannot attend his Grandpa’s funeral because he cannot take exam early. This would inconvience his Prof. at University of Cincinnati.
Letter from Larry Summers to the Faculty Regarding NBER Remarks
Dear Colleagues: At the request of Professors Grosz, Hammonds, Skocpol, and others, I am making available a transcript of my remarks at the January 14 conference as well as the questions and answers that followed. Although I had intended them as informal and speculative, and was reluctant to reopen wounds, I want to be responsive… Continue reading Letter from Larry Summers to the Faculty Regarding NBER Remarks