January 16-In an interview with The Harbus, Dr. Richard Kadison, Chief of Mental Health for all of Harvard University Health Services expressed concern for the mental health of business school students and urged students to seek care if they think they may need it. Dr. Kadison emphasized that mental health services are part of an… Continue reading Doctor's Orders: Take Care of Your Mental Health
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Section Singing Skiing Santas
As the new class starts and we’re not knowing where to store our name cards anymore having three different seat assignments for the first month of the term, Section H is getting right back into the swing of things. But every time we get back into our Finance 1 seats, the comfortable feeling of the… Continue reading Section Singing Skiing Santas
Career Services to Launch "Stimulus Package" to Aid Recruiting
With two weeks remaining until the beginning of RC on-campus recruiting (so-called “Hell Week”), many first-year students are gearing up for what is being billed as one of the toughest summer internship job markets in years. Over the past two weeks, RC students interested in internships with traditional HBS recruiters have been receiving electronic notification… Continue reading Career Services to Launch "Stimulus Package" to Aid Recruiting
Major Overhaul In University Health Services Soon to Reach HBS
January 16-In the first interview of what will be a long-term relationship with The Harbus to highlight services and improvements at HBS Health Services, the new Director of Business School Health Services, Dr. Bruce Biller, outlined a number of service changes that are already underway and others that are soon to come. In his office… Continue reading Major Overhaul In University Health Services Soon to Reach HBS
Alumnus Speaks Frankly about Life as Ambassador to the Czech Republic
Ambassador Craig Stapleton, current U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic, visited campus last Friday to reflect on his recent diplomatic experiences from both a political and personal perspective. In a very frank discussion, Ambassador Stapleton first talked about how immediate the September 11th attacks impacted his job. Having arrived to the Czech post only two… Continue reading Alumnus Speaks Frankly about Life as Ambassador to the Czech Republic
Outspoken Alumnus Blames HBS for Enron Debacle
The demise of Enron, the once-vaunted energy and trading company, is a complex affair. On December 2, 2001, the company filed for bankruptcy. Last week, its shares were delisted from the NYSE. The financial press is awash with speculation on the cause and ramifications of what has been dubbed “the largest bankruptcy case in American… Continue reading Outspoken Alumnus Blames HBS for Enron Debacle
RC Final Exam IT Glitches Explained
During last semester’s RC LEAD final, approximately 300 students experienced difficulty uploading completed exams to the HBS intranet. HBS IT and the MBA program reacted quickly to the situation, and the deadline for uploading the LEAD exam was extended. Cammie Wynn, Technology Advisor, IT Client Services, explained the root cause of the problem, “Some of… Continue reading RC Final Exam IT Glitches Explained
SA Tallies Gains, Looks Ahead
Welcome back! We’d like to take a couple of minutes to give you an update on the Student Association (SA) and the initiatives and activities we have been working on this year. The SA agenda is set directly by students every Spring through the Student Issues Poll. While we’re best-known for sponsoring the TGIFs, social… Continue reading SA Tallies Gains, Looks Ahead
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
Dean's Memo Stirs Awareness and Reflection
On Monday, December 12, MBA Program Director and Dean Carl Kester sent a memo to the full MBA student body about “standards and expectations regarding professional behavior.” In it, he highlighted six behavioral themes that included class attendance, behavior in public spaces on campus and at off-campus events, and classroom decor. While Dean Kester acknowledged… Continue reading Dean's Memo Stirs Awareness and Reflection
Welcome From the Editor In Chief
Welcome to a walk on the wild side. For sure, 2002 is guaranteed to be a year full of history-for the world and for ourselves personally. Not only do we face the uncertainties of war and terrorism both abroad and at home, but the economy seems determined to stay undeterminable for a time too uncomfortable… Continue reading Welcome From the Editor In Chief
Dukakis Urges Students Not To Forget 'Domestic Challenges'
Former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis last week called on members of the HBS community not to let the nation be so consumed with the war on terrorism that it ignores “fundamental domestic challenges”-like the need to extend health care coverage to 43 million Americans who are uninsured.“If we’re serious about creating a society in this… Continue reading Dukakis Urges Students Not To Forget 'Domestic Challenges'
What's Hot This Week
Student Association Ventures will be sponsoring a bus from the HBS campus to New York City at the end of the Spring semester on Dec. 20, after the final first-year exam. The one-way fare will be $50. Additionally, in response to questions from OD Senator Bradley Campbell, Ventures representative Rebecca Miele told the Senate meeting… Continue reading What's Hot This Week
Dear Editor
Dear Editor,I am concerned that the recent article “Got an Hour? Get the Job!” written by a librarian from Emory, may prove misleading for students at HBS. The author highligahted resources in the article that may not be the most appropriate tools for MBA students. Many of the most important resources that Baker librarians have… Continue reading Dear Editor
Four Students Recognized by SA for Boosting Community
Congratulations to Brendon Dibella (OD), Kyra Danilchick (OF), Anand Radhakrishnan (OK), and Brad Staats (OB), this semester’s recipients of the SA MBA Award. The award serves to recognize students who have excelled in their efforts to improve or promote the extended HBS community, increase the morale and sense of community at HBS, and encourage other… Continue reading Four Students Recognized by SA for Boosting Community
Symposium With World Leaders Seeks Student Contributions
From May 23-25, 2002, the 32nd ISC-Symposium is to be held in St. Gallen, Switzerland. The annual Symposium, founded in 1969, has since evolved into an acclaimed platform for interaction among approximately 600 decision makers from business, politics and science. 250 students from the world’s leading universities, selected through the competition for the ISC Wings… Continue reading Symposium With World Leaders Seeks Student Contributions
Successful Airline and Internet Leaders Highlight Entrepreneurship Conference
Despite the gorgeous weather and the fact that the Holidazzle ball had been the prior night, over 300 people came to campus early last Saturday morning to attend HBS’s 18th annual Entrepreneurship Conference, “Build to Lead,” organized by the Entrepreneurship Club. The audience was composed not only of Harvard students, but students from other business… Continue reading Successful Airline and Internet Leaders Highlight Entrepreneurship Conference
And the Winner Is
Throughout the election process, insiders within Section C predicted Shoney Katz could emerge as the first ever human mascot. While publicly a more neutral candidate was announced, the unofficial count suggests that Shoney surfaced as the true winner. To commemorate the occasion, Section C celebrated over a potluck dinner prior to Thanksgiving Day. Please refer… Continue reading And the Winner Is
Gaining Experience through a Social Enterprise Summer
So maybe I shouldn’t have acted so excited when BCG called to ask me if I could defer my start date until October, but I was thrilled to have the opportunity to spend a summer working for a nonprofit before starting my full time job. While I had always felt that I’d eventually end up… Continue reading Gaining Experience through a Social Enterprise Summer
The HBS Volleyball Fall Classic
Over 40 volleyball players from Wharton, NYU Stern, MIT Sloan, and Columbia stepped into Shad Hall on the morning of November 17th to join nearly 30 Harvard Business School players in the HBS Volleyball Fall Classic tournament. There was little doubt that, when they left, the other MBA students were thoroughly impressed. With two dedicated… Continue reading The HBS Volleyball Fall Classic
The KIPP Academies: Changing the Face of Education
If there is a problem, we look for a solution.If there is a better way, we find it.If we need help, we ask.If a teammate needs help, we give.– Team always beats individual– No excuses. No shortcuts. – Work Hard. Be Nice. The motto above is typical of what you find on the wall of… Continue reading The KIPP Academies: Changing the Face of Education
What's Hot This Week
The SA Senate’s Housing and New Construction Committee is ready to unveil a new section of the prematriculation web site designed to help admitted students with their Allston-area housing searches. The new site will contain data about the lottery process and a given student’s odds of getting the housing they want, as well as variety… Continue reading What's Hot This Week
Clinton Gets Warm Welcome at Harvard
Harvard seems to have a habit of attracting out-of-office politicians. First it was Al Gore, now his ex-boss Bill Clinton has paid a visit to campus, speaking at a Kennedy School event held at the Gordon Track and Tennis Center, just across the street from Shad Hall in Allston, on November 19. Clinton, who spoke… Continue reading Clinton Gets Warm Welcome at Harvard
Inside the Senate
HBS students who want to organize new clubs are about to get a great deal more certainty about the procedures they need to follow.The Student Association Senate is expected to approve amendments to its constitution at its meeting this Wednesday that will create a new Student Clubs Committee. Senator Chris Grosso (OH), who helped lead… Continue reading Inside the Senate
Former Thomson CEO Andy Mills on How Not to Get Ahead
One of the most provocatively titled lectures of the year, “HBS: The Path To an Unproductive Life?” drew about three-dozen students Tuesday afternoon to hear Andy Mills, former CEO of Thomson Financial, provide the awaited answer. Mills drew upon his personal experience and said, “Pursuing money, power, and influence as ends unto themselves is the… Continue reading Former Thomson CEO Andy Mills on How Not to Get Ahead
Outside In: Harry Potter Samples the HBS Magic
Harry Potter, the world’s most famous boy-wizard wonder, recently visited the HBS campus under the disguise of his invisibility cloak. He was kind enough to provide the Harbus with an exclusive interview to discuss his observations. Harbus: Mr. Potter, thank you for joining us. How did you enjoy your visit to our campus? Harry: I… Continue reading Outside In: Harry Potter Samples the HBS Magic
Stafford Said What?
This week we have some more entertaining comments from around the HBS campus, including a few from Assistant Professor Erik Stafford in the Finance Department. Many thanks to Jeni Golomb (NB) for all of the quotes provided by her and Section NB. We continue to encourage all members of our HBS community to submit any… Continue reading Stafford Said What?
Social Enterprise Careers Overview
Would you like a job that would give you a great deal of responsibility, superb advancement opportunities, access to entrepreneurs who are truly passionate about their mission, and the opportunity to make a difference in the world? If the answer is ‘yes’, you may want to consider a job in the social enterprise sector. And… Continue reading Social Enterprise Careers Overview
Leaders who make a difference in the world
“You’ve heard of a bank run? I’ll show you a bank run!” And with those words, my CEO dashed out of the office to ensure the security of his company’s funds in the latest crisis sweeping through the Argentine financial system. With a large, growing government debt and the one-to-one currency convertibility plan in place,… Continue reading Leaders who make a difference in the world
Healthcare Opportunities at HBS
Healthcare in the United States is a trillion-dollar business. Its vast complexity and breadth of scope has fascinated many business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors. Over 15% of students at HBS have some type of work experience in healthcare, including biotechnology, health services, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. Another significant number of students has had exposure to… Continue reading Healthcare Opportunities at HBS