Bridge-and-Tunnelling Across the AtlanticBy Eva Papoutsakis (NB) Truth be told, I was not really up for this date. I had just landed that morning and was exhausted after spending the day running errands and trying to find an Internet connection. Plus, I had already met Martin, and knew him as a great, fun guy. Luckily,… Continue reading The Harbus Intraview with Goldie
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The Intraview's Post Game Interview with Goldie
Me ‘n’ Her Goldie: So, this date occurred in London. Where should the next Intraview occur: a) Paris, b) Milan, c) Bali, or d) Johannesburg? Papoutsakis: I don’t know, I think Bali would be pretty cool. Goldie: I’m sorry, the correct answer is Johannesburg. But that’s still OK because you tried. All right, let’s move… Continue reading The Intraview's Post Game Interview with Goldie
Three Alumni Confirmed Dead, Others Missing
The September 11 attacks on New York and Washington have taken the lives of at least three Harvard Business School alumni and others remain missing. All three alumni died as a result of American Airlines flight 11 crashing into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Waleed Iskandar, ’93B, was a passenger on flight… Continue reading Three Alumni Confirmed Dead, Others Missing
Three Alumni Confirmed Dead, Others Missing
The September 11 attacks on New York and Washington have taken the lives of at least three Harvard Business School alumni and others remain missing. All three alumni died as a result of American Airlines flight 11 crashing into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Waleed Iskandar, ’93B, was a passenger on flight… Continue reading Three Alumni Confirmed Dead, Others Missing
In the Spotlight: Recruiting
After spending four years in finance first in M&A and then in private equity, I was pretty confident that “trying something new” this past summer would have been next to impossible. This was confirmed when I couldn’t even get an interview with non-profits! However, I discovered a little known and little discussed secret; there are… Continue reading In the Spotlight: Recruiting
Frogs Graduate
Well, Frogs, we made it! We came in as tadpoles, and now we’re hopping on out of HBS fully transformed. First off, congratulations to Jamie and his Warder Clan, as they now number five. Mary Margaret Warder was born on May 8th, weighing in at 8 pounds 6 ounces, and measuring 20 inches. Jamie reports… Continue reading Frogs Graduate
Mr. Nikolay Vassilev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Bulgaria will speak at HBS
It doesn’t happen every day that a 32-year old former investment banker gets to be a Deputy Prime Minister. Why and how do you make the move from the cozy offices of Lazard Freres in London to leading the emerging economy of Bulgaria? Mr. Nikolay Vassilev will have the answers to that, and all your… Continue reading Mr. Nikolay Vassilev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Bulgaria will speak at HBS
So You Want To Be In Theatre?
Harvard Business School is teeming with theatrical talent – you only have to witness the handling of unprepared cold calls to see that the MBA class knows how to give a great performance. It was, therefore, with some trepidation that I decided to audition for the HBS show. I have always loved acting, and performed… Continue reading So You Want To Be In Theatre?
EuroTrek 2002: Perspectives from London
Oh, how the mighty have fallen.It was quite sobering to listen to the CEO of BuildOnline give the keynote address at the opening reception of EuroTrek, held January 5-8, in London. Marc Suster has been through it all: the heady days of the dot com boom as well as the grueling reality of start-up survival.… Continue reading EuroTrek 2002: Perspectives from London
An Intoxicating Siren with the Oyster
Simply put by one fan, “When taken live, I compare Heather’s voice and music to a drug putting you in an altered state of mind.” Remember Mishka, the dreadlocked master of island and oceanic chill who left us thirsting for more with just 10 tracks on his self-titled CD Mishka? His serene, psychologically mature, emotionally… Continue reading An Intoxicating Siren with the Oyster
Mishka, a Dredlocked Master of Chill Out
Bermuda-born Mishka sings gracefully and assuredly with oceanic lyrics and rhythm. Living on a sailboat with his parents from age three onward, Mishka’s early musical memory consists of Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, blues, and soul. In lieu of television and video games, the now 26 year old appreciated cursory companionship with dolphins and whales that… Continue reading Mishka, a Dredlocked Master of Chill Out
Presidential Escapades
The greatest challenge any student faces at HBS is managing time. With thirteen cases, Shad hours and involvement in a number of clubs and societies, for most students, almost all the weekdays are really packed. However when it comes to weekends, the situation is usually the same. The most recent Presidents’ Day Weekend is one… Continue reading Presidential Escapades
The Nobility of Business
I was having a conversation the other day with a good friend about the culture of investment banking. I used to work at an Investment bank in London and I was describing some of the less palatable memories of my experience which I thought reflected a part of the general culture of investment banking. I… Continue reading The Nobility of Business
Love Letter to NE
To my fellow section mates:No one told me this was supposed to be a two-semester gig! I mean, wasn’t it enough that I reported all of the Section E happenings for the first quarter of our B-school experience? Now I have people asking me, “Lincoln, when are you going to submit your next piece? Section… Continue reading Love Letter to NE
Casting Aspersions
I was innocently reading an article about London’s financial regulation in The Economist last week when I had to stop mid-yawn and laugh. There they described one of the world’s largest management consultancies as “highly regarded by those who work for it.”Ouch. When you are also one of the largest recruiters of Harvard graduates that… Continue reading Casting Aspersions
Sneak Peek into the Diary of Section A
I was told to write “What I did this Summer,” but since I spent the summer mainly enjoying my husband’s company in my favorite city, I thought it would be more fun to read through the diary entries of some of my sectionmates (Section A kept in touch throughout the summer using summer diaries). Here… Continue reading Sneak Peek into the Diary of Section A
We Need Your Help
Yes, we need your help. It may seem odd that two ridiculously good looking, suave, intelligent men with dance moves like Usher and writing skills like King should need any help with anything at all. Let’s be honest, did Jordan need help dunking? Did Shakespeare need help writing sonnets? Did Bush need help in Iraq?… Continue reading We Need Your Help
Rising Fashion Star Zac Posen Speaks at HBS
At only 23 years of age, Zac Posen is perhaps the youngest speaker to visit HBS. On Friday April 16, the much celebrated American fashion designer, accompanied by his mother Susan, addressed an audience of both HBS and Harvard Graduate School of Design students in an overflowing Hawes Hall classroom. The HBS Luxury Goods and… Continue reading Rising Fashion Star Zac Posen Speaks at HBS
Movie Review: Eurotrip
Eurotrip is not a great film. However, it is a very, very good film if you are in the mood. And by the ‘mood’, I mean the mood to remember what it felt like to be 18, to laugh at easy gags and to really relax at the cinema. It comes from the same group… Continue reading Movie Review: Eurotrip
Interviewing Escapades
Well, RCs, it’s about that time. You have embarked on a journey that the second-year students are sick and tired of. Some of you are looking for a job; it’s quite noticeable from all of the people in Spangler project rooms last week past 5pm. (Cranberry was over a long time ago, so get real).… Continue reading Interviewing Escapades
The Leadership Fellows Program: City of Sacramento Mayor’s Office
When people think about typical destinations for HBS students, a few cities come to mind: New York, San Francisco, London to name a few.But.Sacramento, California? For an increasing number of HBSers, the capital city of the eighth largest economy in the world is becoming a coveted destination. The reason? NBA All-Star, HBS case protagonist, and… Continue reading The Leadership Fellows Program: City of Sacramento Mayor’s Office
THIS IS IT
On October 28, Sony Pictures released the much-anticipated movie “Michael Jackson’s This Is It.” The movie was conceived after the worldwide outpouring of grief following the mega-superstar’s death on June 25. In the months prior, Michael Jackson was rehearsing for what would have been a comeback to the stage after more than a decade away… Continue reading THIS IS IT
Player Profile – Patrick Cleary (OF)
Position: Still figuring that out Height: 6 foot 4 inches Weight: 198 lbs Religious beliefs: Chipotle, skiing Dislikes: Losing my reading glasses at Tommy Doyle’s, people who frown upon red corduroy pants, modern medicine Favorite Rugby Player: Sukhesh Miryala (OA) When did you start playing rugby?I started playing last fall. To be honest, playing isn’t… Continue reading Player Profile – Patrick Cleary (OF)
Player Profile-Patrick Cleary (OF)
Position: Still figuring that out Height: 6 foot 4 inches Weight: 198 lbs Religious beliefs: Chipotle, skiing Dislikes: Losing my reading glasses at Tommy Doyle’s, people who frown upon red corduroy pants, modern medicine Favorite Rugby Player: Sukhesh Miryala (OA) When did you start playing rugby?I started playing last fall. To be honest, playing isn’t… Continue reading Player Profile-Patrick Cleary (OF)
2009 China Trek – Guilin
Guilin was the third stop, by far the most rural and exotic of the trek. Without a doubt, this was the most memorable leg of our trek through China. After meeting our feisty tour guide, Ling, at the airport, we prepared for the intense journey ahead by celebrating capitalism at its best www.replicabestsale.co.uk: dinner at… Continue reading 2009 China Trek – Guilin
Thief on the Loose?
On April 3, 2009, a bicycle was stolen from outside McCulloch Hall, where it had been securely fastened to a bike rack. It is a reminder to us all that thieves are at large on the HBS campus, despite the apparent tranquility of our surroundings. Take care of your personal belongings. In honor of that… Continue reading Thief on the Loose?
HBS Rugby visits Oxford, Cambridge and London in Historic Tour
Each year, the HBS rugby team participates in the London Business School tournament, with many leaving their loved ones behind to represent the school over Valentine’s Day weekend. Unfortunately, due to the tough economic climate, a number of schools were forced to withdraw and the tournament was cancelled at the last minute. With tickets booked,… Continue reading HBS Rugby visits Oxford, Cambridge and London in Historic Tour
Immersion Experience – How Do You See Europe?
One view is that Western Europe is a high wage, high skilled economy, and that the former Eastern Europe is only good for low wage production. This was the intended exploratory question for the 2009 European Immersion. However, the fifty HBS students who arrived in London from around the globe on January 2nd had a… Continue reading Immersion Experience – How Do You See Europe?
HBS Rugby Defeats Rival Wharton
HBS Rugby defeated Wharton 12-3 in a home game on Saturday. HBS Rugby played its most coordinated and solid Rugby of the season against East Coast rival Wharton this weekend at home. A number of fans came out on a crisp fall day to cheer HBS on the pitch overlooking the river. The Wharton-HBS rugby… Continue reading HBS Rugby Defeats Rival Wharton
HBS Rugby Falls to Seacoast
After last week’s enjoyable contest versus the HBS Old Boys, HBS Rugby traveled to Portsmouth, New Hampshire to take on Seacoast. The team knew this would be a tough game, having lost four starting players to injuries in the past few weeks. Some players, such as Kevin O’Boyle (NG), moved into starting roles, while others,… Continue reading HBS Rugby Falls to Seacoast
