“As Keynes said, ‘In the long run we are all dead,’ so we should pay attention to the short-term costs and challenges.” So concluded Myoung-Ho Shin, Vice President, Asian Development Bank at the Asia Business Conference recently hosted by HBS. Other panelists discussing China’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) echoed similar concerns about… Continue reading WTO Entry Risks Social Upheaval in China
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Whaiku no Haiku?
Ah, yes. The haiku competition. Believe it or not, I received haikus from only two individuals by Wednesday evening, effectively ending A Haiku Competition to See If We Should Have a Haiku Competition on a bit of a down note. However, that’s not going to stop me from printing the haikus I did get. First,… Continue reading Whaiku no Haiku?
Section H Trivia
By now, we all know about various quirks about our sectionmates, just by observing them in class throughout the year. There are the cynics, the optimists, the capitalists, the bankers, the sleepers, the target consumer of every case, and of course, the one who wears pink. Part of the HBS experience is learning about the… Continue reading Section H Trivia
I'm Good, I'm Very Very Good.
I have a theory about my growing success in matchmaking. I really don’t think I’m becoming a better matchmaker, I think there might be a little positive feedback loop going on right here at the Harvard Business School. Regardless of its causes, I will happily take credit for the results. Oh, but why do I… Continue reading I'm Good, I'm Very Very Good.
Will He be Adding Another Force?
On June 28, the University announced the establishment of a new interdisciplinary Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness (ISC), based at HBS and directed by Prof. Michael E. Porter M.B.A. ’71, Ph.D. ’73. In keeping with Porter’s broad research agenda, which has influenced scholars and practitioners in governments, companies, and other institutions around the globe, the… Continue reading Will He be Adding Another Force?
January Cohort Discovers Lost Harvard Cup Tradition
In a stunning amateur archaeological find, the athletic representatives from January 2002 have discovered a long-lost Harvard tradition. Michael Holt, Jeff Albee, Zack Kramer, Henry Jones and Nick Shurgot unearthed a chest containing artifacts that detailed a 200 hundred-year-old competition. The contents of the chest included a gilded trophy, stacks of aged photos, and a… Continue reading January Cohort Discovers Lost Harvard Cup Tradition
Kitsch Too: Eclectic Boogaloo
The morning of Sunday, May 27th held great promise for Zack “Scoop” Kramer, Jeff “Woodward” Wald, and Nick “Bernstein” Shurgot. The sun was shining, our bellies were full of doughnuts, and we were retelling stories from the previous night at Chatham’s watering hole, The Squire, aka “The Dirty Bird.” We strolled into downtown Chatham, MA… Continue reading Kitsch Too: Eclectic Boogaloo
HBS Fidelity Investment Challenge – Winter 2001
And the winner is … Julian Wang (OC) with an amazing performance of +444% in only two months. He is the winner of the Winter 2001 HBS Fidelity Investment Challenge that took place between February 12th and April 20th. Julian will be leaving HBS with a $2,000 check for wining this competition. Congratulations to him.… Continue reading HBS Fidelity Investment Challenge – Winter 2001
The Harbus Intraview
The Free Shot Queenby Carolyn Bockius, NA When Uncle Jordy informed me that my Intraview was with a second year I had never met, the first thing I did was check out Hugh’s classcard for a little background information. I found out that he was into sports (a definite plus) and poetry. Not having read… Continue reading The Harbus Intraview
FACE IN THE CROWD: James Carroll (OI)
James Carroll (callsign: Dipper) has a certain calmness, good-natured humor and confidence about him. One might, at first, attribute it to the maturity that marriage and fatherhood brings… or a Virginia upbringing. Certainly factors. But after an hour long interview, I am convinced his soundness is firmly rooted in his 14-year tenure with the United… Continue reading FACE IN THE CROWD: James Carroll (OI)
HBS Wins 4th Annual Rice University Marketing Case Competition:
An HBS team consisting of Chris Pan (OC), Colin Brady (OE), Cara Critzer (NE) and Mike Kernish (ND) was the 1st place winner at the recently held 4th Annual Rice University Marketing Case Competition. This makes it the fourth straight win in marketing case competitions where HBS has entered a team. The previous three wins… Continue reading HBS Wins 4th Annual Rice University Marketing Case Competition:
Conversation Non-Starters
I wouldn’t have thought this was necessary, but given the conversations I’ve been forced to endure over the last week, I’ve decided “That Guy” must once again boldly mix sports metaphors and step up to the plate to tackle an important issue: inane HBS conversation topics. Regardless of what you may think, all conversation topics… Continue reading Conversation Non-Starters
HBS Wins Third "Most Innovative Team" in the World
An EC team recently flew the HBS flag high by achieving the third “Most Innovative Team in the World” award at the Thunderbird Innovation Challenge, held on November 20-22 at the Thunderbird campus. The team – all section-mates from OG – was comprised of Kevin Barhydt, Sam Clemens, Guillermo Silberman, Dan Stone, and David Tom.… Continue reading HBS Wins Third "Most Innovative Team" in the World
HBS Places 3rd in National Real Estate Finance Challenge
A team of HBS students recently competed in the 2nd annual Real Estate Finance Challenge put on by the University of Texas at Austin’s McComb’s School of Business. The event was held on October 30-31 in Austin. Touted as the largest graduate real estate finance case competition in the country, 12 of the top business… Continue reading HBS Places 3rd in National Real Estate Finance Challenge
Bob-a-Palooza Heats Up
Editors Note: Kevin and Casey, with obviously far too much time on their hands, regale us again in part two of their continuing, er, blow by blow of the reality show, “The Bachelor.” Much to our surprise, we’re back for week two. We must admit, we were a little concerned that we wouldn’t be invited… Continue reading Bob-a-Palooza Heats Up
Publishing Your First Book
Last year, Omari Bouknight (OA), a classmate and friend of mine, took upon an exhilarating journey of publishing his first book. He and Scott Shrum, who some of you might have met during the first admit weekend in 2002 and who eventually ended up going to Kellogg, had decided to write a book on the… Continue reading Publishing Your First Book
Section OH: Year in Review
Sitting in the Capstone Class back in Aldrich 9 brings back a lot of memories. I didn’t think I’d get emotional at all, because it hasn’t hit me that HBS will soon be over. But seeing R.J. Sheedy sitting next to my first semester seat reminded me of my first day of Section H. I… Continue reading Section OH: Year in Review
Pressure, Signing Autographs and Mac
As summer arrives – everywhere but Boston – it’s time to dust off the racket and tune up the chip and charge. Harbus spoke to Gog Boonswang (NA), an ex-tennis pro, about life on the tour, McEnroe, Connors and the battle of the sexes. Harbus: What’s it like to be a pro-tennis player?Gog Boonswang: The… Continue reading Pressure, Signing Autographs and Mac
HBS Team Selected as a Finalist in the Nation's Largest Start-Up Competition for University Entrepreneurs
Granular Ink team, which includes two HBS students, has been selected as one of the finalists in the Carrot Capital Business Plan Challenge, a nationwide business plan competition geared towards helping university entrepreneurs get their businesses funded. Granular Ink will compete against 19 other teams from many of the leading schools across the country that… Continue reading HBS Team Selected as a Finalist in the Nation's Largest Start-Up Competition for University Entrepreneurs
Lady Blades Defeat Mothers on Edge
In a demonstration of the Lady Blades’ vast improvement this season, the team returned to the ice Sunday night to defeat MOE (Mothers on Edge). Despite the absence of some star players, the Blades pulled out a 3-2 victory late in the third period. Jen Daily (NF) set the tone for the game with a… Continue reading Lady Blades Defeat Mothers on Edge
HBS Team Heading to National Championships of Venture Capital Investment Competition
The HBS team placed Second at the Northeast semifinal of the Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) Held at Babson College on March 03-05. Led to victory by co-captains Chris Bardon ’03 and Gaurav Grover ’03, the team also included Aaron Miller ’03, Daniel Dornbusch ’03 and Connie Cocroft ’04. The top two teams will go… Continue reading HBS Team Heading to National Championships of Venture Capital Investment Competition
Michael Porter: Overhauling Health Care
University Professor Michael E. Porter laid out his long-anticipated evaluation of the ailing American health care system to an audience of students, scholars, and health care professionals at the Spangler auditorium on February 17th. Porter, whose new book Redefining Health Care: Creating Positive-Sum Competition to Deliver Value (coauthored by Elizabeth Olmsted Teisberg) will be released… Continue reading Michael Porter: Overhauling Health Care
HBS Takes Second Place at the Third Annual National Real Estate Challenge
The HBS Real Estate club competed and placed a team in the finals for the third straight year at the National Real Estate Challenge held in Austin, TX from November 9th – 12th. The National Real Estate Challenge is a case-based real estate competition hosted by The University of Texas at Austin between leading business/real… Continue reading HBS Takes Second Place at the Third Annual National Real Estate Challenge
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!
Ready, Set, Go:
On Wednesday, June 9th, one day before Graduation, the entire Class of 2004 will assemble for a period of collective reflection on their HBS experience. The ceremony will involve a formal presentation of this year’s faculty awards followed by speeches from our guest speaker and elected student speaker. The SA Class Day Committee has announced… Continue reading Ready, Set, Go:
The Sport Where Section J Conquered the World: Boat Racing
By Upon entering HBS, every student had a nervous anticipation about how they would measure up to the competition at this school. On a Friday afternoon in early September, the biggest fears of the new members of Section J were realized. When Old J completely crushed us in our first boat race we didn’t think… Continue reading The Sport Where Section J Conquered the World: Boat Racing
The Infantile Pleasure of Mini-Golf
On our recent Spring Break, your Sports Editors and four other RCs traveled to Florida for some good times in the sun. On three of the days, however, serious cloud cover and strong winds removed the possibility of beach activities. We filled two of these days by visits to the cinema etc, but on the… Continue reading The Infantile Pleasure of Mini-Golf
Entrepreneurial Idol: Battle of the Business Plans
This year’s Entrepreneurial Idol: Battle of the Business Plans contest put the spotlight on the hottest entrepreneurial ideas and the entrepreneurs behind them during the 20th Annual Entrepreneurship Conference at Harvard Business School. Participants included entrepreneurs from all over the United States; MBA students from HBS, MIT, Wharton, Columbia and Stanford; graduate students from other… Continue reading Entrepreneurial Idol: Battle of the Business Plans
Harvard Team Wins $10,000 Prize in National Urban Design Competition
A team of students from HBS and Harvard’s Graduate School of Design (GSD) recently competed in the 2nd annual Urban Land Institute (ULI) Gerald D. Hines Student Urban Design Competition. The event was held over the past two months, and finalists presented on March 29 in Pittsburgh, PA. The ULI Gerald D. Hines Student Urban… Continue reading Harvard Team Wins $10,000 Prize in National Urban Design Competition
HBS Competes at International MBA Golf Challenge
Last weekend five HBS students escaped Boston’s version of spring for a little sun, fun and golf in Barcelona, Spain. Intense competition, not relaxation, was the goal as Anthony Fernandez (OG), David Fiorentino (OH), Gog Boonswang (OA), Justin Crandall (NA) and Luis Graziani (OC) joined 16 other MBA students in representing the United States versus… Continue reading HBS Competes at International MBA Golf Challenge
