To many beer drinkers, Guinness Stout is a familiar and reliable beer that instills a sense of comfort and cheer. A pint of Guinness is more than just a beverage; it’s an icon. Ordering one can be as much a celebration of “Irishness” as it is a request for a beer. Thanks to this image,… Continue reading Guinness Goes Too Far
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The "Good" Black and the H-Bomb
As I write this article in celebration of Black History Month, it is difficult to share my thoughts about something that is at once personal, controversial, and political. In my fourth semester at HBS, I know that any one of these three topics makes for questionable conversation. I’m inspired, though, to challenge everyone to examine… Continue reading The "Good" Black and the H-Bomb
Beaujolais Nouveau: Celebration of the Vine
On the third Thursday of each November, an event takes place in the Beaujolais region of France that sparks a chain reaction around the world. In cafes and wineries, the first bottles from that year’s batch of wine are made available for sale with great fanfare. A race follows as exporters use whatever means available… Continue reading Beaujolais Nouveau: Celebration of the Vine
Oktoberfest, or, well, um, at least Oktoberget-Together.
You know that scene in European Vacation when the Griswalds are in Bavaria and Chevy Chase gets in the fight with the guys in lederhosen? That’s my impression of the annual Oktoberfest in Munich. I imagine an old city square full of beautiful blonde women carrying mugs of beer and fat German guys in lederhosen… Continue reading Oktoberfest, or, well, um, at least Oktoberget-Together.
Therapy for March Madness
The NCAA Tournament kicks off on Thursday. For those in the HBS community unfamiliar with it, the Tournament (known as “March Madness”) is a three-week, 64-team extravaganza of basketball played by college kids. The teams are seeded 1 through 16 within four regions of the country. Over six rounds, the field is whittled to one… Continue reading Therapy for March Madness
St. Patrick's Day:
If you think about it, St. Patrick’s Day is a weird holiday. You celebrate a holy man’s accomplishments by acting in a most unholy way. Anyone who is so inclined can become temporarily Irish. And, of course, everything from milkshakes to bagels to beer is colored green as part of the celebration. On the surface,… Continue reading St. Patrick's Day:
HBS Rugby Tours the Bahamas
Weeks of indoor practice were rewarded with sun, surf, and Rugby over Presidents’ Day Weekend as the HBS Rugby Football Club took their winter tour to the Bahamas. Twenty-two players used the 4-day weekend as a tune-up for the upcoming MBA World Championships of Rugby at Duke as well as a much-needed break from the… Continue reading HBS Rugby Tours the Bahamas
Goldie
Who knew that the HBS student body was so committed to the celebration of our Founding Fathers? I certainly didn’t. Who knew that if I failed to set a couple up on an Intraview no Intraview would occur? Well, actually, I did know that part, but I was just a little disorganized this weekend: this… Continue reading Goldie
Mixed Mayhem
By Guillermo Villanueva (OB) Club Iberoamericano RepresentativeRegardless of currency devaluations and few job offers for Harvard MBAs, Latinos feel that there are always good reasons to celebrate and be together. Club Iberoamericano definitely well deserves the reputation as one of the best party organizers on campus after hosting the “Corona” party on Jan 26th, transforming… Continue reading Mixed Mayhem
Falling in Love With Am‚lie
Falling in Love With Am‚lieLe Fabuleux destin d’Am‚lie Poulain (Am‚lie)Director: Jean-Pierre JeunetStudio: MiramaxScreenplay: Guillame Laurent, Jean-Pierre JeunetStarring: Audrey Tautou (Am‚lie Poulain)Rating: R The tagline that appears most in articles and trailers about Am‚lie is “you’ll fall in love with her.” You’ll get no argument from my end. In my personal opinion, Am‚lie (the short translation… Continue reading Falling in Love With Am‚lie
HBS Marines Celebrate 228 Years
Last Tuesday, HBS’s former members of the Marine Corps and other Armed Services hosted a celebration in honor of the 228th birthday of the U.S. Marines. Fellow HBS students, family, and friends joined with former service members to experience the tradition, pomp, and circumstance of this time-honored military ceremony. The annual birthday celebration is a… Continue reading HBS Marines Celebrate 228 Years
Priscilla: Perspectives From the Token Australian
3 a.m., 2A Hingham Street, Priscilla after-party“This is the best night of my life”. “This”, I repeated slowly, “is the best night of my life”. From one perspective, of course, I had no right to be saying this. I was in my living room, wearing a cheap dress and even cheaper makeup. I was not… Continue reading Priscilla: Perspectives From the Token Australian
HBS A 8 – 1 HLS
The 100 or so fans who turned up to watch HBS play HLS at the Ohiri stadium in the latest round of the Boston Graduate league were treated to a demonstration of soccer, as the home team struck eight unanswered goals against their Law School rivals. HBS started well, and grazed the bar with shots… Continue reading HBS A 8 – 1 HLS
Celebrating the New Year:
Deepawali (deep = light and avali = a row i.e., a row of lights) or Diwali is the most celebrated festival in India. During the four days of the festival, people celebrate by igniting diyas (oil lamps) and firecrackers, playing cards, eating sweets, and shopping for the New Year. Historically, there are various legends pointing… Continue reading Celebrating the New Year:
Earth Day Activities Around Massachusetts
Ashland CleanupTown officials are looking for volunteers to clean up roadsides and schools to celebrate Earth Day. Bags, vests, tools, and refreshments will be provided. A noontime lunch and environmental fair also are planned. The celebration of Clean Up Ashland Day and Earth Day, sponsored by the Board of Health and Recycling Committee, is scheduled… Continue reading Earth Day Activities Around Massachusetts
Cupid's Arrow
Negligence in relationships occurs in two dominant varieties. Most of the time, two people discuss the situation and rectify it in some fashion. Sometimes, however, one party consistantly denies the existence of a problem yet embraces every possible chance to remind the other of his transgression. This is the fate of a man who forgets… Continue reading Cupid's Arrow
Halloween: A Treat For All Ages
I’ll never forget my fourth grade Halloween costume. And neither will my mother. Dressed as The Nightmare on Elm Street’s Freddy Krueger (glove, mask, striped red shirt, and all), my ultimate goal was to collect the largest trick or treat bag of candy by differentiating myself from the pack of more traditional witches and princesses.… Continue reading Halloween: A Treat For All Ages
'Buycott': 85 Broads and WSA Celebrate Women's Buying Power
How would the world be if women stopped shopping for a day? While the scenario sounds incredibly remote, on October 19th 85 Broads is putting this idea into action. On Tuesday, October 19th, thousands of women across the United States will participate in a ‘buycott’ initiated by 85 Broads, an independent women’s network of 4,500… Continue reading 'Buycott': 85 Broads and WSA Celebrate Women's Buying Power
Valentine Songs for the Relationship Impaired
Valentine’s Day. I don’t think there’s a day throughout the year that evokes a more mixed range of emotions. Some people love the opportunity to be with ‘The One’, while others feel it just generates feelings of inadequacy and despair. Guys, on the other hand, see it for what it is: just another Hallmark attempt… Continue reading Valentine Songs for the Relationship Impaired
Celebrating Earth Day in the Dining Hall
While there are a number of ways each of us can reduce our ecological footprint (e.g. recycling, carpooling, etc), establishing greener eating habits is one of the easiest and most impactful things you can do.
Halloween at the Dean’s House
In a joint effort, the Harvard Crimson Kids Club, Dean Nitin Nohria, and his wife Monica hosted one of the largest and most well-attended Halloween events for Harvard Business School families, despite a few challenges and unreliable weather predictions. At 10 a.m., Monday morning Crimson Kids Committee Chair Vanessa Theurer was watching the weather closely… Continue reading Halloween at the Dean’s House
Holi – The Festival of Colors
Last Saturday’s gathering on the MAC Quad was an emotional rainbow. Over 200 students from across Harvard united to celebrate the festival of Holi with vibrant colors, festive sweets and friendly games. Spring’s first warm rays pierced the cold air in Cambridge on the lovely afternoon of March 26th to set the perfect stage. Students… Continue reading Holi – The Festival of Colors
Letter from the Editor
I thought I knew what I was getting into when I took over from Kay as Editor-in-Chief of The Harbus five weeks ago. The truth is that I had absolutely no idea. Five roller-coaster weeks and many sleepless nights later, as I present the last issue of the year, I am humbled by the abundance… Continue reading Letter from the Editor
Lessons Learned
With Thanksgiving having come and gone, I am reminded of the myriad of issues surrounding the opportunities and pitfalls of the holiday season. The lessons were to get employees involved in the decisions, support programs that impact the highest number of employees and to be spontaneous about when they occur. Once a “precedent” is established,… Continue reading Lessons Learned
Diwali
Last month, hundreds across HBS gathered in groups large and small to celebrate Diwali-the Festival of Lights. Also known as Deepavali, the celebration is observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists to commemorate the victory of good over evil and to mark the end of the Hindu lunar year for many. One popular belief… Continue reading Diwali
An Era of Great Expectations
I was filled with great anticipation as our flight touched down at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana on March 18, 2007. In addition to the celebration of Ghana’s 50 years of independence that put me in a festive mood, 27 of my HBS schoolmates and several of their partners had accompanied me to Ghana… Continue reading An Era of Great Expectations
IRS Declares Federal Tax Holiday
As an example, consider a florist who earns $7.00 per hour, eight hours per day, and is taxed at the 10% rate. By choosing to celebrate the tax holiday, the florist will save $5.60 in 2007 taxes. In a controversial move, IRS Commissioner Mark W. Everson declared April 17 a tax holiday in celebration of… Continue reading IRS Declares Federal Tax Holiday
Sankofa!
In its return to the HBS campus on December 8, 2006 after a one year hiatus, Sankofa both surprised and delighted, captivating the audience of nearly 600. As the lights dimmed in Burden Auditorium, the air filled with anticipation for what was to be one of the best performances ever witnessed on the campus of… Continue reading Sankofa!
"High-Fives" Places a Respectable Third in Valentine's Day Gift-Giving Polls
For those of you fortunate (or unfortunate) enough to be in a relationship this upcoming Valentine’s Day (February 14 for those with short-term memories), the celebration will certainly include the ceremonious exchanging of gifts. For those of you on the giving side of the equation, this represents not only an opportunity to express your affection… Continue reading "High-Fives" Places a Respectable Third in Valentine's Day Gift-Giving Polls
The Harbus Foundation: Giving Has its Rewards
Marni Weil is a member of one of this year’s Harbus Foundation Venture Philanthropy Teams. Come learn more about HBS’ Harbus Foundation and meet student-selected grant awardees at a celebration on Wednesday, April 20th from 5:15 pm to 6:15pm in the Spangler Meredith Room. Before I came to HBS, the word “philanthropist” conjured up names… Continue reading The Harbus Foundation: Giving Has its Rewards