Energy is a commodity that we often take for granted. On Monday, Ambassador Bill Richardson treated members of the Harvard community to a unique perspective on major trends in the industry. Richardson-a former eight-term Congressman-served as Energy Secretary for two-and-a-half years in the Clinton Administration. Prior to that, he was U.S. Ambassador to the United… Continue reading Richardson: Conservation, New Relationships are Key to Ending Energy Crisis
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Debate Cup Goes to Yale
Everyone knows about the annual Harvard-Yale football game, but another, if slightly less popular, tradition is the annual debate between students at Yale’s School of Management and HBS. The night before the game, Luce Hall in New Haven was filled to overflowing as the two teams entered. The fourth annual Leadership and Ethics Forum debate… Continue reading Debate Cup Goes to Yale
European Business Leaders Optimistic About Future
The European Club’s Second Annual European Business Conference whirled into full swing this past weekend attracting top business executives and luminary speakers from Europe to the HBS campus. After a late night of dancing at Harvard Ball’s “A Night in Vienna,” 450 students gathered early Saturday morning to hear Guillaume Hannezo, CFO of Vivendi-Universal, kick-off… Continue reading European Business Leaders Optimistic About Future
Impressions of a First Year
Another Weird Mike:I wasn’t going to write an article this week, but then I discovered that Mike Tyson got a face tattoo. Who in the hell gets a face tattoo? Answer: Mike Tyson. Somewhere, Michael Jackson and his masked kids are looking at the same photo we are, saying, “Jeez Tyson’s weird”. In 1984, when… Continue reading Impressions of a First Year
Shades of Gray
Over lunch this weekend, my fianc‚ asked me, “What’s going on about the war on campus?” My first thought was, “There’s a war on campus? Do they want to take Spangler?” Then I realized he meant the threat of war with Iraq. I struggled, and failed, to come up with a good reply. I haven’t… Continue reading Shades of Gray
Plus ‡a change…
The U.S. government has announced in recent weeks that it would pledge $29M to promote democracy in the Middle East. While it remains unclear what “promoting democracy” really means in precise terms, such an announcement, even if the money pales in comparison to official US aid to the region, would have usually been vigorously applauded… Continue reading Plus ‡a change…
A Legacy To Inspire – Thomas H. Wyman and Gender Equality at Augusta National
Nestled in between the various announcements posted on the HBS course platform, was a brief notice reporting the recent passing of Thomas H. Wyman. My heart sank as I stared at my screen and reflected on the loss of a phenomenal leader and the interview that never was. For the last few months I had… Continue reading A Legacy To Inspire – Thomas H. Wyman and Gender Equality at Augusta National
Is Dean Clark Insensitive to Women's Issues at HBS or Were We Too Quick to Judge?
The November 21 issue of Business Week Online quoted Dean Kim Clark as saying that he would be “pleased to see more of our women choosing to raise families” and that an HBS education could be helpful for women when they do “things related to their children” such as “leading a school or community council.”… Continue reading Is Dean Clark Insensitive to Women's Issues at HBS or Were We Too Quick to Judge?
Response to Dean Clark's Email (11/08)
Dear Dean Clark:I am glad that you and Carl Kester are anxious for student feedback, and I would like to use your invitation to give you perspective on what some students feel. There is wide-spread concern about the administration’s recent handling of freedom of speech issues regarding the Harbus, and I would like to bring… Continue reading Response to Dean Clark's Email (11/08)
Winter Travel Special: Location, Location, Location
The classic HBS student struggle continues: Lots of time, no money – versus – lots of money, no time. After careful consideration, my wife and I decided that Citiassist is there to take advantage of, and so we should exploit the “lots of time” while we have it this coming winter break. The next big… Continue reading Winter Travel Special: Location, Location, Location
Mary Robinson: International Human Rights Advocate
September 30 – Mary Robinson (HLS ’68) addressed a packed Forum at the Kennedy School of Government’s Carr Center for Human Rights Policy last Monday evening on the topic of “States, Society and the Future of Human Rights.” Robinson, who served as the first woman president of Ireland, recently concluded her term as the UN… Continue reading Mary Robinson: International Human Rights Advocate
Shades of Gray
I’m uncomfortable. I’ve been feeling anxious and I’ve suffered heavy bouts of doubt. It’s not a self-esteem issue. After six essays and a tough interview, I’m pretty sure HBS made a well-informed decision. But did I? First, there are classes. Like a good student, I come every day armed with my case-closing insight. Then the… Continue reading Shades of Gray
Book Review:
God, it’s hard to be an atheist. You would have thought that once you renounce the divine and throw in your lot with science, logic should be on your side. But Lady Logic is scrupulously fair. You can’t prove that something (i.e. God) doesn’t exist without evidence of a contradiction. The best is to say… Continue reading Book Review:
Editorial
Last week, Time Magazine dropped a “B-Bomb” on HBS women and career-oriented women everywhere that makes the “H-Bomb” look like carpet static. In an article about the new book by economist Sylvia Ann Hewlett, Creating a Life: Professional Women and the Quest for Children, the author tells every reader what she wonders why her gynecologist… Continue reading Editorial
Editorial: Community Standards:
“Old Guard” versus “New Guard” faculty debate take-home exams. The debate is illegitimate. As we approach May, some teaching units are actively discussing how to administer final exams. At the heart of the debate is whether or not students will be allowed to take exams at home or a location of their choosing. On one… Continue reading Editorial: Community Standards:
A Time for War, and a Time for Peace
Over the past two weeks, a healthy debate emerged in the Harbus regarding one of the most sensitive and emotionally charged topics within the realm of international affairs: the Israeli-Palestine conflict. I was tempted to expound over pages and pages to address what I personally perceive as some of the myths that have been articulated… Continue reading A Time for War, and a Time for Peace
From the Worldly Views Editor:
For the third week in a row, we have continued to receive a number of articles, e-mails, and comments with regards to the series of articles that have been published in the Harbus “Worldly Views” section beginning with the “Sharon vs. Arafat” piece two weeks ago. As I stated when we launched this section in… Continue reading From the Worldly Views Editor:
The Debate Continues
Hi Gad, Just wanted to respond to your letter to the Editor in today’s paper. I also had some concerns with John Shepherd’s piece in the Harbus last week (which I have in part communicated to him) and, like you, was concerned about some of the conclusions he drew. Unfortunately in my eyes, you’re the… Continue reading The Debate Continues
HBS Defeats Yale SOM in Annual Debate Tournament
The HBS Debate Team successfully defeated the Yale School of Management Debate Team in the Sixth Annual HBS-Yale SOM Debate Tournament. A celebrated tradition between these business schools, this year’s debate was held at the Yale Law School Levinson Auditorium on Friday evening, November 21. The teams debated an issue of current contention in the… Continue reading HBS Defeats Yale SOM in Annual Debate Tournament
Update from Augusta
Predictably, the Masters came and went last week with its usual fanfare of suspense and dramatic moments. Contrary to most predictions, three times was not the charm for Tiger Woods. Instead, this year Canadian Mike Weir, well-known to golf but a newbie to Augusta glory, proudly donned the revered green jacket. The Masters continued to… Continue reading Update from Augusta
Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz responds to criticism of President Larry Summers
In my 41 years at Harvard, I have never experienced a president more open to debate, disagreement, and dialog than Larry Summers. It is utter nonsense for professors to claim that they are held hostage to fear. Summers welcomes debate and controversy more than any president I have ever served under. Professors who are afraid… Continue reading Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz responds to criticism of President Larry Summers
Larry Summers: A Presidency In Trouble?
Last Tuesday, February 15th, at a Harvard University faculty meeting, President Larry Summers was confronted by members of the faculty who criticized Summers’ recent remarks about women in science as well as the President’s leadership record over his four-year tenure at the University. An emergency faculty meeting has been called for Tuesday, February 22nd to… Continue reading Larry Summers: A Presidency In Trouble?
Global Warming: Causes and Effects
Global warming, agree Professor James J. McCarthy, Dr. Paul Epstein, and journalist Ross Gelbspan, is an undeniable reality with acute consequences for environment, health, and economy.Three distinguished panelists presented evidence for causes and effects of global warming at the AMP 167 seminar “Climate Change and Global Energy Futures” on Wednesday, October 14 at McCollum 101.… Continue reading Global Warming: Causes and Effects
Alumni Connections: The Forgotten Issue
Before the debate over the election, Iraq, and terrorism, few issues got Americans as worked up as the environment. On the one side are people who are worried about pollution, about the disappearance of wildlife and biodiversity, and humans tinkering with global processes. On the other side are people who consider environmental laws and regulations… Continue reading Alumni Connections: The Forgotten Issue
Elections In Your Country:
Whatever their political orientation, I salute American voters Being an informed voter in the age of the information superhighway is hard enough but to be ‘informed’ by the current inundation of partisan trash talk by the two parties in the fray simply makes a bad situation worse. To ease the pain of deliberating over the… Continue reading Elections In Your Country:
The Necessity of Free Speech
The following comments were in response to a controversial cartoon that was featured in The Fed, a Columbia University sponsored newspaper. The fallout following the cartoon lead to the NY Times article entitled “Columbia President Denounces Racially Offensive Incidents” and gave new life to the argument over free speech. I was disappointed to learn of… Continue reading The Necessity of Free Speech
We Said, They Said
“We Said, They Said” is a monthly feature in which Harvard and Wharton MBA students take opposing positions on a topic relevant to both schools. The views expressed are those of the writers only and are not meant to reflect the general views of either student body. The case method of classroom instruction is favored… Continue reading We Said, They Said
The Lagniappe: The Precarious Art of Werging
I don’t know if you’re aware of a trend currently affecting our vernacular. It has been creeping into American parlance at an increasing rate over the past decade (an unscientific observation), and unfortunately, has even sprawled into mass media marketing. For those discussing it (a small-ish flock), the favored term is yet to be agreed… Continue reading The Lagniappe: The Precarious Art of Werging
Genetic Engineering
Ivy League schools are inundated with ads for potential egg donors-women who for a considerable sum of money donate their eggs to a couple for in vitro fertilization. What happens once they sign on? And what role do the fertility clinics who match the donors to the recipients play? A well-dressed couple in their early… Continue reading Genetic Engineering
A Top Ten List – BEST Year Ever
Welcome back, Class of 2010, and special welcome to the new Class of 2011 RCs! For the new students on campus, we are the co-presidents of the Student Association (or SA for short), the student government representing the MBA student body. The SA has been hard at work this summer to make for the best… Continue reading A Top Ten List – BEST Year Ever
