TRAVEL o Plan Ahead: As always, planning ahead is key. Book your travel now (as some holiday flights are already booked) and put together a week-by-week checklist to prepare for your adventure.o Weather: Start checking the weather for your destination up to 10 days before. Make a packing list accordingly.o Luggage: Go ahead and check… Continue reading Holiday Planning Tips
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Section B Competes in Boston Marathon
While most HBS Students spent Patriots Day lounging in the sun, reading cases, or searching for that perfect summer job, 12 members of Section NB competed in the 2002 Boston Marathon. The night before the race, these sectionmates gathered at the house of Michael Chang for the traditional pre-race meal of pasta. After dinner and… Continue reading Section B Competes in Boston Marathon
Bold Possibility, Important Causes:
Dan Pallotta is the Founder and CEO of Pallotta TeamWorks, a for-profit social enterprise that has raised more money for AIDS and breast cancer charities than any private enterprise in history. In seven years, the AIDSRidesUSA have channeled over $83 million directly to AIDS charities, and the Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day Walks have put over… Continue reading Bold Possibility, Important Causes:
Dr. King's Advice to Future Leaders
Last Monday’s observance of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday provided an excellent opportunity to reflect on his legacy. In his lifetime, he accomplished something many of us aspire to do: He created and achieved a vision that impacted the global community. What advice would Dr. King give to us as we prepare to be tomorrow’s… Continue reading Dr. King's Advice to Future Leaders
Volunteering for the Special Olympics
Spending a weekend working with the Special Olympics offered an interesting chance to help some amazing kids and learn a great deal about them and about myself. I wanted to share with you some of these personal reflections as well as some of my experiences at the Games. When Courtney Newman, Section I’s lovely Philanthropy… Continue reading Volunteering for the Special Olympics
'Tis the Season of Giving, and Opportunities Abound
For those of you staying in Boston over the Thanksgiving or Christmas breaks, here are several opportunities to make a real difference and mingle with Bostonians who are striving to do the same. Do a search on the Internet and you’ll find an overwhelming number of Boston charities that sponsor holiday events. How does one… Continue reading 'Tis the Season of Giving, and Opportunities Abound
Absolut-ly Fabulous!
When I got my admission into HBS, my biggest worry was how I would fit in with the rest of the student body. I dreaded going to class everyday with people who believed they were masters of the universe and the rest of the world was supposed to worship the ground they walked on. I… Continue reading Absolut-ly Fabulous!
A Stroll in the Sunshine?
While many of you were enjoying Patriot’s Day by lounging in the sun, over 20 brave HBSers ran the 107th Boston Marathon. Running any marathon is an accomplishment, but running Boston is quite another story. It has a certain allure because you can only enter if either you qualified by running a time of 3h10… Continue reading A Stroll in the Sunshine?
Understanding Islam:
Islam will be part of the RC curriculum this week as we tackle economic reform in Saudi Arabia. Islam will be part of the news this week as America continues down the path to war in the Middle East. Most importantly, though, Islam will continue to have an important impact on our world as roughly… Continue reading Understanding Islam:
HBS Students Set To Raise $200,000
Why do people really come to HBS? Is it for the academics? Is it for networking? Is it to figure out how to defraud the banking system? No. We come here to socialize and you know it. EC students are planning to tap into the common social nature of HBS students to raise $200,000 for… Continue reading HBS Students Set To Raise $200,000
Dr. King's Advice to Future Leaders
Monday’s observance of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday provided an excellent opportunity to reflect on his legacy. In his lifetime, he accomplished something many of us aspire to do: He created and achieved a vision that impacted the global community. What advice would Dr. King give to us as we prepare to be tomorrow’s leaders?… Continue reading Dr. King's Advice to Future Leaders
Food Fight 2004!
The MBA Food Fight is an annual food drive competition founded and sponsored by the University of Michigan Business School Global Citizenship Club. This year, students at approximately 20 business schools nationwide collected food and cash for local food banks between November 8th -17th. Donations were coordinated through the national non-profit sponsor Second Harvest and… Continue reading Food Fight 2004!
Mark Your Calendars: HBS Comedy Night!
Save the Date! The HBS Comedy Night is the 1st Annual Event to showcase the talents of some of the more hilarious, creative and entertaining members of the Harvard Business School Community. The show will feature stand-up comedy acts, skits, and even a mock presidential debate! ——————————————————————– When: Tuesday, April 5th Time: 8:30 p.m. Where:… Continue reading Mark Your Calendars: HBS Comedy Night!
RCs Bid on Slap-Bets & Swiss Castles, Raise $287,000 for Charity
RC students at Harvard Business School opened their hearts and wallets in recent weeks, raising approximately $287,000 in charity auctions held in each of the first-year class’s 10 sections. Following the auctions, charitable donations will be made to support various student-championed causes, including aid to wounded war veterans, the fight against terminal illnesses like cancer… Continue reading RCs Bid on Slap-Bets & Swiss Castles, Raise $287,000 for Charity
Tillman Military Scholars Participate in “Pat’s Run” Charity Event
On Saturday, April 21st, more than 35,000 people will take part in “Pat’s Run” held at Arizona State University in honor of Pat Tillman, who gave up a lucrative career in the NFL to serve his country as an Army Ranger following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan.… Continue reading Tillman Military Scholars Participate in “Pat’s Run” Charity Event
Can HBS Become Synonymous with Caring?: Hundreds of HBS Students Volunteer Throughout Boston
Can HBS become synonymous with an organization that actually cares about the rest of the world?
The Great Escape: The HBS Charity Fashion Show 2011
The plan is in place. On Monday 21st November, the EC, RC and partner model inmates rounded up by the RLGC police will be BREAKING OUT! That’s right, the HBS Charity Fashion Show is back and better than ever! At hot new Boston club, Bijou, our very own HBS models will be sporting trend-setting looks… Continue reading The Great Escape: The HBS Charity Fashion Show 2011
Japan, Six Months Later
Six months have passed since the earthquake struck the eastern seaboard of Japan. As the immediate effects of the quake subsided in Northeastern Japan, the aftereffects of the radiation from the Fukushima Number One Nuclear Reactor settled in. During the immediate days and weeks following the quake, people’s sympathies focused heavily on the tsunami victims.… Continue reading Japan, Six Months Later
HBS Charity Auctions Bridge the Education Gap: Sections Build Sustainable Schools through Pencils of Promise
While ECs are already beginning to trickle out the door, a long held RC tradition is in full swing: RC Section Charity Auctions. Raising anywhere from $20,000 to $50,000 per section in a single night, the auctions support great causes near and dear to the hearts of fellow classmates. From health to hunger, the organizations… Continue reading HBS Charity Auctions Bridge the Education Gap: Sections Build Sustainable Schools through Pencils of Promise
Episode 7: Zack the SA-Cup Champion!***
Hi Friends, As you read this, I have already finished the marathon… I hope! This is because it takes a week for the excellent people at the Harbus to clean up and edit my articles and get them ready for print. So as I write this it is Monday (4/11), but for you it is… Continue reading Episode 7: Zack the SA-Cup Champion!***
Modeling, HBS Style
The Annual Charity Fashion Show Returns HBS is full of pretty models. But on Tuesday March 29th, we went beyond macros and took it to a new level – real live people. 35 HBS Students and Partners seamlessly transitioned from brilliant men and women of business to radiant darlings of the runway, with the help… Continue reading Modeling, HBS Style
Ramadan at HBS
Two RC students reflect on Ramadan, the month of fasting, after attending the HBS Islamic Society’s annual Iftar Dinner. The sun began its descent into the horizon as almost 100 HBS students gathered in the One Western Common Room. Images of Ramadan around the world were on display on a screen in the center of… Continue reading Ramadan at HBS
New H Holds Successful Charity Auction
Spring is an exciting time here at HBS. We finally get to see HBS the way it looked in all the brochures! It is also a time to give back to the community and worthwhile causes. Last week, Section H had their charity auction at the Harvard Club in Boston. It was incredible to see… Continue reading New H Holds Successful Charity Auction
Ramadan – A Month of Fasting, Charity and Community
The HBS Community Joined the Islamic Society to Celebrate the Month of Ramadan at its Annual Iftaar Event. The sun finally set in the skies. It was 7:00 p.m. EC Danish Yusuf stood in front of more than 100 HBS colleagues gathered in One Western Common Room, turned his head toward Mecca and gave the… Continue reading Ramadan – A Month of Fasting, Charity and Community
Running for President
Running for Section President is a rewarding experience. Most of the activities are behind-the-scenes, but if you’re dedicated to making sure your Section experience runs smoothly for your classmates, this is the job for you. One of the great things about HBS is that everyone is a leader in their own way. Each of your… Continue reading Running for President
Cyber Altruism in one of the largest Facebook Causes: Smiles for Cancer Prevention
Today, nearly any earth-walking citizen is an avid a Facebook member. Most members are all too familiar with the scores of “Applications” that adorn profile pages. It is no doubt they have likely spent hours denying countless requests to add these applications covering everything from “Zombie Attacks” to “Fun Walls” to “World Maps” that show… Continue reading Cyber Altruism in one of the largest Facebook Causes: Smiles for Cancer Prevention
Fantastic Four: the Rise of Social Celebrities
A month into the second year, Section F’s legend continues with the Trivia Mondays, No-regret Wednesday nights, Kash & Josh Thursdays, Football & Southern Food evening, the infamous Mark’s house party and upcoming section retreats. It is always said that HBS is a transformational experience. It is true. It has transformed the ninety-one individuals into… Continue reading Fantastic Four: the Rise of Social Celebrities
Are You Ready for Some Cornhole?
On Friday, October 12, 2007, teams of RC and EC students will compete on Spangler Lawn for the glory of being crowned as the Centennial “Cornhole Classic” champions. Participating teams will be raising funds to support research into treatments and cures for Fanconi Anemia and Pompe’s Disease, childhood genetic disorders which have touched families from… Continue reading Are You Ready for Some Cornhole?
What would you like to drink?
Forget online personality typing, Myers-Briggs and the graphology so (apparently) beloved of French recruiters: if you really want a broad, overly simplistic and stereotypical way to categorize people, you need nothing more sophisticated than a quick glance at their beverage of choice. Milk You are a small child or a jock. If you are drinking… Continue reading What would you like to drink?
Love Lullaby
Last night as I dwelled upon the fathomless shores of my dreams I met you for the first time. It was the real you, the you of imagination, of thoughts and feelings and transparency like an ancient glacial lake. You were dazzling to behold like a bauble in a curious bird’s nest and to you… Continue reading Love Lullaby
