Have you become determined to lose those few extra pounds from gluttonous family feasts over the holidays? Did you make a New Year’s resolution to “finally get back in shape”? Are you looking ahead to Spring Break and want to be sure you look good in your swimsuit for the rest of the guys and… Continue reading A New Year, A New You
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Congratulations to Feyi and Ope!
Congratulations to Section F’s very own Feyi Folowosele (now Boroffice) and her husband Ope, who got married in Africa over the holidays. Here’s Feyi’s report on the big event:“Ope and I left for Lagos, Nigeria on Saturday the 22nd. After a short hectic week we had our traditional Yourba pre-wedding ceremony on Friday the 28th.… Continue reading Congratulations to Feyi and Ope!
The A-Team: Round Two
Following a week of reviews, course recaps, teacher gifts and nostalgic speeches, the four days beginning December 17th put the A-Team to the test: would they survive back-to-back finals? A brief recap of Term One exams is necessary before we bid these classes adieu one last time:LEAD: Rumor has it that Neil Edwards started daydreaming… Continue reading The A-Team: Round Two
They Said What?
Okay, this is an unpaid advertisement: SEND IN YOUR QUOTES! It takes just seconds, and can contribute to the enjoyment of your entire class here at HBS (especially your section), as well as the classes a year ahead and a year behind you, who you may never see again after graduation. If nothing else, those… Continue reading They Said What?
Roses & Thorns
For most people, it’s hard to believe that an entire semester has passed. I remember being sad that Foundations was over. I liked having classes with different people every day. I hardly recognized any names in Section H. Who is this Robert Sheedy guy sitting next to me for the rest of the semester? I… Continue reading Roses & Thorns
News and Campus Affairs Editor's Welcome
Welcome to the News & Campus Affairs section of the first 2002 edition of The Harbus! Over the next year, I very much look forward to working with Nick and the rest of The Harbus team to bring you the news items of highest relevance and greatest interest to the HBS community.During the forthcoming year,… Continue reading News and Campus Affairs Editor's Welcome
Pregnant at HBS: Two Students, Four Lives, Five Classes
Pregnancy is a beautiful thing. It’s a time when a female transforms from a woman to a mother. Her innocence is transferred, and her eyes are awakened to the dangers of the world as she takes on the responsibility of raising a child. The process of discovery is begun anew as she begins to see… Continue reading Pregnant at HBS: Two Students, Four Lives, Five Classes
Clubs Sponsor New Foundations Classes
HBS students already identify themselves with Foundations. It is their first contact with HBS and the first building blocks of their graduate school education. HBS student run clubs have an important role in further building those blocks through improving our understanding of specific topics as well as each other. The High Tech & New Media… Continue reading Clubs Sponsor New Foundations Classes
Auntie Sam:
Dear Auntie Sam,During Foundations, I said not a word in class. First I was shy, then I decided what I had to say lacked the necessary gravitas, and then I wondered whether I should even bother because we were all being graded pass/fail anyway. The result was that I spoke not at all. A couple… Continue reading Auntie Sam:
Helpful Harvard Hints
Ever since I came to HBS, I’ve picked up a few helpful hints. After all, it’s the little things that make me happy. I’m sure most students already know about most that I will mention, especially the EC’s. However, some may not know, and for those people, I offer you my learnings… 1) Jake’s FRC… Continue reading Helpful Harvard Hints
Error 404: In-class Wireless Ethernet Terminated by Faculty
The two-term experiment to bring cutting-edge wireless Ethernet technology to Aldrich Hall ground to a halt this month, after HBS faculty members voted to disable the system from 8:30 am until 3:00 pm, citing concerns that it was a disruption within the classroom. The decision was made despite a broad consensus among students who used… Continue reading Error 404: In-class Wireless Ethernet Terminated by Faculty
How Could This Happen?
Disbelief. Horror. Grief. Anger. These are just some of the emotions that have overtaken members of the HBS community since the terrorist tragedy on September 11. As the word spread on Tuesday, students left class to gather around television screens in Spangler and watch as two of the tallest buildings in the world crumbled to… Continue reading How Could This Happen?
U-turn on I-93 to “Face Fears, Pursue Dreams”
The Economics of Markets professor turned the question over to the floor: “As non-Americans, how do you perceive living in the US?” Without hesitation, I shot my hand into the air. “Professor,” I said, “I have come to this school to gain access to the US. I will work here after graduating for four or… Continue reading U-turn on I-93 to “Face Fears, Pursue Dreams”
Dean Clark Issues Prompt Message to Campus
At 10:14 Tuesday morning, barely an hour after two planes from Boston crashed into the twin towers of New York’s World Trade Center, HBS Dean Kim Clark e-mailed all students, faculty and staff to cancel classes and offer help to shaken members of the campus community. At the time Clark sent his message, only one… Continue reading Dean Clark Issues Prompt Message to Campus
Veritas. Truth. "And the truth shall set you free."
Black History Month is regarded as a time of reflection. A time to appreciate the contributions of African-Americans who believed in individual sacrifice for the benefit of the community. African-Americans who understood that sometimes you must forfeit personal gain for broad advancement. African Americans who were so committed to visions of the future that they… Continue reading Veritas. Truth. "And the truth shall set you free."
They Said What
This week we again bring you memorabe quotes from EC and RC classes. Please continue to submitt all comments by email to quotes@mba2003.hbs.edu Professor Richard Tedlow [comparing HBS to Wharton] “We don’t do underlying value of companies here. We network. We bond. We do Crimson Greetings.” “I don’t do the 90s or 2000 because you… Continue reading They Said What
Post-Vacation Slump
When I came back to HBS after winter break last year, I was raring to go. Not only was I relaxed and well-rested after the much needed break, but I had also seen the fruits of my labor in action; I was starting to think in a whole new way. Over vacation, I had looked… Continue reading Post-Vacation Slump
The 2004 I Effect
Foundations was coming to an end and the most sophisticated theories about section composition were starting to circulate around the class of 2004. Some were based on high level statistics, more practical individuals discovered bugs in the University’s information systems… the truth was we were dying to find out who would be the 90 other… Continue reading The 2004 I Effect
Thought Leadership Initiative Presentation Starts on Tuesday
Ever wish you could hear some of the incredible professors at HBS talk about what interests them in their research or learn more about their class but were unable to enroll due to capacity constraints? Now is you chance. Some of the professors in those doubly oversubscribed classes have agreed to speak as part of… Continue reading Thought Leadership Initiative Presentation Starts on Tuesday
Current Students Disappointed With HBS
HBS students are dissatisfied with their experience. This is the controversial result of a survey we recently conducted. Those of us who are taking Managing Human Capital or Business Marketing are familiar with the equation: Satisfaction = Performance – Expectations. To measure HBS’s satisfaction score and how it could be improved, we recently polled the… Continue reading Current Students Disappointed With HBS
Thirteen Things That Must Change Immediately at HBS
In light of the recent events regarding the Harbus and Community Standards, I believe it’s an appropriate time for HBS students to think carefully about our institution and to openly discuss aspects of HBS that warrant improvement. With that in mind, I present… Thirteen Things That Must Change Immediately at HBS 1) Remove all exclamation… Continue reading Thirteen Things That Must Change Immediately at HBS
HBS IT Works to Resolve Aldrich Wireless Issues
This is a message common to those who try to access email and surf the web via the Aldrich wireless network. As (co-) tech rep for new E, I witness the constant stream of questions and theories that this message invokes. Here we will separate the fact from the fiction and try to answer some… Continue reading HBS IT Works to Resolve Aldrich Wireless Issues
Shades of Gray
“Your Foundations grade will be available online on Wed., 10/2 at 1:30pm.” I feigned disinterest when I read this announcement. Foundations was designed to be passed. But ingrained habits swam to the surface. First, I worried. Did they fail me for accidentally triggering the Econ exam and exiting in a panic the first time through?… Continue reading Shades of Gray
The EC Start:
I have to admit, when I came back to school this fall I was a bit concerned. Okay, very concerned. I, like many of my classmates, was returning from my summer internship with a great deal of learning and insight into my career goals, yet completely empty-handed. No offer.Naturally, I was afraid that the moment… Continue reading The EC Start:
The Art of Snore
“The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy’s will to be imposed on him.” This quote comes from General Sun Tzu’s thirteen-chapter treatise, referred to as The Art of War. As one of the most revered military figures of ancient China, Sun Tzu, [circa 400 – 320 B.C.]… Continue reading The Art of Snore
Welcome Back, Old F!
The overall response to summer jobs was lackluster, but that did not keep OF from being busy otherwise. We had 4 weddings: Jennifer Crawford (O’Donnell) and Robert CrawfordDune Thorne and Neville McCaghrenCarlos de la Fuente and Marcela GonzalezAndres Saenz and Laura VillalobosAnd numerous recent engagements, including:J.J. Kardwell and Molly Fogg Pinar Fazlioglu and Murat Abay… Continue reading Welcome Back, Old F!
Hawes Hall: The Next Generation
Baker Beach has new competition. New-kid-on-the-block Hawes Hall completes the fourth side of the Aldrich courtyard, creating a new grassy lawn with benches and landscaping that is attracting a new set of followers stricken with spring fever. The building was officially dedicated in a ceremony and reception last Friday, April 26, which hosted the Hawes… Continue reading Hawes Hall: The Next Generation
Dear MBA Program Students
Dear MBA Program Students, As this academic year enters its final weeks, I want to inform you ofa change in the number and size of first-year sections planned fornext year. As some of you might already know, after much carefulstudy and deliberation, the faculty has decided to divide the MBAClass of 2004 and subsequent classes… Continue reading Dear MBA Program Students
Expected Returns Perhaps Assumptions and Estimates Were a Bit Off
My expectations in coming to HBS have been exceeded and at the same time have not been fulfilled. Here’s how. I didn’t expect to wear an 11-inch silver sequined skirt and nipple pasties to an HBS function. After the fifth time I was used to it, but I really should find some sensible shoes.… Continue reading Expected Returns Perhaps Assumptions and Estimates Were a Bit Off
They Said What?
And the Mystery Entrepreneurial Management professor is… envelope please… Professor Nancy Koehn. In addition, other classes this week seem to have a strange focus on Microsoft and alcoholic beverages, which are not necessarily related to each other. Please forward any good comments by email to quotes@mba2003.hbs.edu. Professor Nancy Koehn (Entrepreneurial Management):“Let’s go back to the… Continue reading They Said What?
