Tag: faculty

Fast Times at NK High

Recent visitors to A110 must have noticed many a furrowed brow among the residents. First we had to divine meaning from our profs’ T2 midterm feedback. Not too tricky when you get a 2-page essay stuffed with specific citations of your classroom contributions. But some instructors kept it so brief (that’s one word or less)… Continue reading Fast Times at NK High

So What is This Thing They Call "SA"?

A very common question, and one we will try our best to answer (in the shortest number of words possible). The Student Association was established “…in order to actively enrich and broaden the experience of the student community at HBS, both in and out of the classroom.” Every MBA student is a member of the… Continue reading So What is This Thing They Call "SA"?

'03 Behemoth Bears Down on HBS

HBS admissions officials are still putting the final touches on the Class of 2003-the final round of admissions acceptance letters was mailed earlier this month-but administrators are already bracing for its arrival, which they expect to be the largest one-time influx of new MBA students in school history.With the end of the two-cohort system, the… Continue reading '03 Behemoth Bears Down on HBS

Administration: Stay the Course

HBS administrators say they have largely been able to stick to their plan of preparing for the single-cohort Class of 2003 by drawing heavily on lessons learned prior to the introduction of the two-cohort system six years ago. While the Crimson Greetings simulation posed some of the greatest practical problems, (click here for related article)… Continue reading Administration: Stay the Course

Where Will They Get All The Glitter?

Soon after the final decision to consolidate the two cohorts into a single class was made last year, HBS administrators came across a crucial implementation issue that had barely come up during the earlier debate: Where were they going to get all the glitter? All along, the plan was for preparations for the arrival of… Continue reading Where Will They Get All The Glitter?

Thought Leadership Speaker Series

The impetus for the Student Association’s Thought Leadership Speaker Series arose from students’ demand to gain more exposure to some of the world’s most renowned business thought leaders: HBS faculty. Although students explore a wealth of ideas and frameworks throughout the MBA program, exposure to the thought leaders that develop this intellectual capital is restricted… Continue reading Thought Leadership Speaker Series

Special K-Doing Good

It’s nearly Easter. Spring has sprung. Shouldn’t we be seeing some Section Love to report on by now? Sadly, your correspondent has failed to detect any romantic blossoms in the Garden of K-sorry, mere Cohort Love doesn’t count-so this bulletin must focus instead on the public activities of the finest class to grace HBS in… Continue reading Special K-Doing Good

On-Campus Interview Series: A Baker Scholar

This edition of the Harbus sees 2004’s first faculty interview. At 6ft 6 inches, Assistant Professor Malcolm Baker has a commanding presence, but I quickly find out that he is a most personable and welcoming man. He is clearly popular with his colleagues – twice during our interview other faculty came in to ask him… Continue reading On-Campus Interview Series: A Baker Scholar

Entrepreneurship Program at HBS Wins Top Award

The entrepreneurship program at Harvard Business School (HBS), which has offered courses in entrepreneurship for more than a half century and counts among its 65,000 graduates some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, won the top award for MBA programs nationwide from the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE), an organization devoted… Continue reading Entrepreneurship Program at HBS Wins Top Award

HBS Professor John Dearden Dies at 84

John Dearden, a professor at Harvard Business School (HBS) for more than thirty years, died on Friday, January 9, at a nursing facility near his home in Woodstock, Connecticut, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 84. An authority on managerial accounting and a pioneer in the use of computers in business, Professor… Continue reading HBS Professor John Dearden Dies at 84

MA Court Approves Gay Marriage; Harbus Runs Article on HBS Show

(HBS) Last semester, the week after the Massachusetts Supreme Court voted 4-3 to allow same-sex marriage, the Harbus decided to run its lead article on the HBS Show instead. “Yeah, it might have been interesting to learn about the historic ruling’s long-term political and social ramifications and how it will affect students and faculty,” said… Continue reading MA Court Approves Gay Marriage; Harbus Runs Article on HBS Show

HUPD Raids Morgan Hall, Busts Theft Ring

(Morgan Hall) In what campus officials describe as a “game-changer in the fight against campus vice,” HUPD raided the offices of the TOM faculty late last night and were seen carrying large amounts of contraband out of the building, including laptops, bicycles, cartons of cigarettes and an illegal slot machine. Sources within HUPD confirmed that… Continue reading HUPD Raids Morgan Hall, Busts Theft Ring

Responsiveness and Organizational Improvement 101

My article of November 18, 2001 suggested radical changes to the HBS curriculum. The article called for, among other things, a full semester course on ethics and values, as opposed to the too brief LVDM, more complete coverage of the legal issues facing managers and a major overhaul of the Social Enterprise curriculum. As promised… Continue reading Responsiveness and Organizational Improvement 101

Students Defeat Faculty in HBS Ryder Cup

The first annual Student vs. Faculty Ryder Cup match was the brainchild of quirky and oh-so conspicuous Gaurav Misra (NB). The event promised to result in a good time, friendly competition, and enduring memories…and didn’t disappoint! On Friday, April 18th, six groupings of golfers met at Blackstone Golf Course to decide who would take home… Continue reading Students Defeat Faculty in HBS Ryder Cup

Baker Library

For those of you who have grown accustomed to hanging out in Baker Library – hold on, because things are about to change. Arguably the most revered landmark on the HBS campus, the library is about to undergo a major renovation that is expected to result in an impressively updated and flexible facility that will… Continue reading Baker Library

Class Day 2003: Congratulations Speakers and Faculty Award Winners!

On June 4th, the day before graduation, the Class of 2003 students, families and faculty will gather for Class Day. Class Day gives us all a chance to reflect on our experiences at HBS and to spend time together the day before Commencement. Events will include a ceremony with a guest speaker, an elected student… Continue reading Class Day 2003: Congratulations Speakers and Faculty Award Winners!

A Walking Tour of HBS

Harvard Business School is proud of its long tradition of educating business leaders. While the stately beauty of the HBS campus is a constant reminder of its distinguished past replica watches, the School takes pride in its history of change and its ability to adapt to the evolving needs of its students, business, and society.… Continue reading A Walking Tour of HBS

Student Association Year-In-Review

The snow has finally melted, classes are winding down and a new, very impressive team from the class of 2004 is now leading the Student Association. As the outgoing co-presidents, we would like to provide a sense of what was accomplished during our year in the Student Association. In doing this, we would like to… Continue reading Student Association Year-In-Review

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?

HBS Students and Harvard University Aid Tsunami Disaster Relief Effort

The full extent of the devastation in Asia as a result of the recent Indian Ocean earthquake and subsequent Tsunami continues to unfold. To date, the only certainty is that the destruction has been enormous, with over a hundred and fifty thousand dead and several million left homeless, fighting for survival in destroyed communities. It… Continue reading HBS Students and Harvard University Aid Tsunami Disaster Relief Effort

Celebrating Ramadan

On November 11th, the HBS Islamic Society held a fast-breaking dinner to share the occasion of the month of Ramadan with students, faculty, and staff. The event was meant to celebrate the diversity of the student body by sharing the culture, heritage, and beliefs of Muslims on campus. It was opened with the traditional call… Continue reading Celebrating Ramadan

HBS Receives $25 Million Gift for Doctoral Program

Harvard Business School has received a $25 million donation in support of its doctoral programs from Hansjoerg Wyss, a member of the MBA Class of 1965 and an entrepreneur who built Synthes, Inc., into a leading international medical device company specializing in orthopedic instruments and implants. “One of the greatest challenges facing business schools today… Continue reading HBS Receives $25 Million Gift for Doctoral Program