In the final issue of The Harbus 2001 Edition, Harvard Business School Professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter graciously submitted an article that originally appeared in the December 2001 issue of Business 2.0, entitled, “The End of the End of Big Government.” In her piece, Prof. Kanter argues forcibly that the U.S. terrorism crisis revealed “our erstwhile… Continue reading Professor Kanter's Dangerous Conclusion
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Editor's Welcome
Thanks for checking out the latest incarnation of the Arts & Entertainment (A&E) section. Though much of the content builds on the high standards of the previous team, look for an increased emphasis on A&E opportunities in the broader Boston area in coming editions. Basically, while we’d never turn down the warm beer and the… Continue reading Editor's Welcome
The Curtain Call
For the Chinese, it was the year of the Golden Snake. For the United States it was the year of the biggest tragedy ever to take place on American soil. For the world it was a year of reassessing what was really important. For all of us at HBS it was a time for introspections,… Continue reading The Curtain Call
Activated Reservist Says Thank You to HBS
On Friday September 14, I received an almost expected phone call from my Army Commander: “Be ready?we are going.” As a reserve counter-terrorism intelligence analyst for the U.S. Army, my activation seemed nearly certain after September 11th. Yet, as all those who have worked for the government know, nothing is certain until it actually happens.… Continue reading Activated Reservist Says Thank You to HBS
Winning The Hearts and Minds
The success of military strikes against the terrorists in Afghanistan will be essential to prevent future massacres like those in Kenya, Tanzania, and the United States. In the long term, however, terrorism can only be eradicated if the United States and its Western allies are viewed as fair brokers and undeserving of the hatred in… Continue reading Winning The Hearts and Minds
Gore Returns to Harvard
In his second public address since leaving the Vice Presidency in January, Al Gore received a roaring welcome from the partisan crowd gathered at the Kennedy School, which packed the floor, two balconies and at least one overflow room. After being introduced by Harvard President Larry Summers, who worked with him as U.S. Treasury Secretary… Continue reading Gore Returns to Harvard
Response to "U-Turn on I-93…"
To the Editor: I read with anger the article by Will Azeff, “U-turn on I-93 …” Mr. Azeff mentions that he came to this country to “work here after graduating for four or five years and then get the hell out.” Apperantly school shootings and riots (as if they are an every day occurence) had… Continue reading Response to "U-Turn on I-93…"
U-turn on I-93 to “Face Fears, Pursue Dreams”
The Economics of Markets professor turned the question over to the floor: “As non-Americans, how do you perceive living in the US?” Without hesitation, I shot my hand into the air. “Professor,” I said, “I have come to this school to gain access to the US. I will work here after graduating for four or… Continue reading U-turn on I-93 to “Face Fears, Pursue Dreams”
K-School Panel Discusses Future of Black Music Local Entertainment Panel Analysis
The Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics Forum hummed with activity on Friday afternoon [February 28], as enthusiastic members of the Harvard community dodged television cameras, a coterie of technicians and the space’s usual foot traffic in search of seats for Whose Music Is It Anyway?, a panel on the future of African-American music and the… Continue reading K-School Panel Discusses Future of Black Music Local Entertainment Panel Analysis
Bizarro Hell Week
When I returned to school after Hell Week last year, I was surprised to find out that some of my classmates actually have summer jobs secured. I guess I didn’t expect that. I thought we were all on the same page, you know, just checking things out. After comparing notes, I realized that scouting a… Continue reading Bizarro Hell Week
Interview with Stephen Schwarzman
Stephen is an alumnus of HBS and is on the School’s visiting committee. He came to visit class last Friday and we managed to catch up with him for a few minutes beforehand to ask him a few questions about the industry, his firm and his personal life. The Harbus: Sir, thank you for sparing… Continue reading Interview with Stephen Schwarzman
The Low Technology Opportunity
Watching the news over the holidays and reading the inevitable “What’s to come in 2003?” articles in newspapers would lead the average person to believe that our planet is a humming technological wonder. A place where every earthling is videoconferencing with relatives over the Internet, taking notes on tablet PCs, double-checking their SUV’s speed and… Continue reading The Low Technology Opportunity
Correction
In last week’s edition of the Harbus, I published an article on the failure of the American Government to extend constitutional rights to foreigners detained in Guantanamo Bay. On page 5 of the article I asserted that “even if the military chose to systematically murder all of the detainees at Guantanamo Bay, their families would… Continue reading Correction
Using the Statistical Abstract Online
The Statistical Abstract of the United States summarizes statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Need data on employment figures, retail sales by industry, or commercial real estate? Those, and many other figures can be found in the SA. Fire up your browser. The Statistical Abstract of the United States… Continue reading Using the Statistical Abstract Online
Humor: They Said What?
This week, Professor Richard Tedlow continues to entertain us, and is joined by many first and second year students, who are apparently now comfortable enough in their new classes to make smart ass comments to entertain their peers. Anyone who has something they would like to submit, please email quotes@mba2003.hbs.edu. Assistant Professor Martinez-Jerez (Financial Reporting… Continue reading Humor: They Said What?
Redefining American Patriotism
Last week, four men suspected of terrorist activities against the United States were released from the Camp Delta prison on the U.S. military base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. According to officials, these suspects were discharged because they were innocent of terrorist activity. They had no connections with Al Qaeda and could provide the Government with… Continue reading Redefining American Patriotism
Can Sam Adams go Lightweight Without losing Its Edge?
There are two kinds of beer drinkers in this country. There are those who drink whatever is cheap, chuggable and easily available, and there are those who go thirsty until they can find a quality-brewed beverage. Light beers exist solely for those in the former group. Light beers are nearly flavorless, low in alcohol and… Continue reading Can Sam Adams go Lightweight Without losing Its Edge?
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?
Who are the Mormons?
“Who are the Mormons?” you might ask. Many people first think of the Mormon faith as a sheltered religion tucked away in the Rocky Mountains of Utah. Actually, there are more than 12 million members worldwide and more than 50% live outside the United States. You have probably met some of the Mormon HBS students… Continue reading Who are the Mormons?
The Elegant Sport of Disc Golf
There are probably quite a few people at HBS that play golf, but only a handful that know about the exciting sport of disc golf (also known as frisbee golf). The sport was invented in the mid 1970’s in Pasadena, California where the first courses originated. With all the sprout eaters in California the sport… Continue reading The Elegant Sport of Disc Golf
Live From KSG – Presidential Candidate Howard Dean Draws Crowds to MSNBC's Hardball
The Kennedy School of Government (KSG) was buzzing with excitement on Monday December 1, as the largest crowd yet gathered to view the live taping of the next installment of Hardball: Battle for the White House, with Vermont Governor Howard Dean and host Chris Matthews. The series, shown live on MSNBC Monday nights, gives students… Continue reading Live From KSG – Presidential Candidate Howard Dean Draws Crowds to MSNBC's Hardball
End of Ramadan Celebrated by 1.5 Billion People Worldwide;
“Ramawhat?” exclaims America.(Harvard Business School) The end last week of the most holy month in Islam, a religion that is followed by one in four of the world’s people, came and passed completely unnoticed by the United States. Though Ramadan, a time of fasting and community, is the only Islamic holiday that English speakers can… Continue reading End of Ramadan Celebrated by 1.5 Billion People Worldwide;
HBS Marines Celebrate 228 Years
Last Tuesday, HBS’s former members of the Marine Corps and other Armed Services hosted a celebration in honor of the 228th birthday of the U.S. Marines. Fellow HBS students, family, and friends joined with former service members to experience the tradition, pomp, and circumstance of this time-honored military ceremony. The annual birthday celebration is a… Continue reading HBS Marines Celebrate 228 Years
Under the Banner of Heaven
Mormonism is the fastest growing religion in the United States with 11 million Mormons throughout the world today. This is an astounding number when you think about the fact that the religion is only 170 years old and has more members than Judaism. Mormonism has been dubbed “The American Religion” and the Church of Jesus… Continue reading Under the Banner of Heaven
Weill's Waltz Down Wall Street
Sandy Weill, CEO of Citigroup, is revered and feared, but few would argue that long ago he secured the title of “Wall Street’s Dealmaker”. His tenure at Citigroup has not only incorporated a long history of large and successful mergers and acquisitions, but has also resulted in tremendous profits for Citigroup shareholders. In the last… Continue reading Weill's Waltz Down Wall Street
Editorial: A World Gone Mad
The HBS experience has often whimsically been referred to as “life in a bubble,” where we are protected from the outside world for two blissful years of frolic, cross-dressing and networking. An honest view, however, reveals that to be a tragic myth. Soon after we enrolled we were busy practicing the finer points of the… Continue reading Editorial: A World Gone Mad
Baker Library launches Women in Business website
Baker Library has just completed the first year of a project to identify the holdings on women’s history in its manuscript collections. According to Laura Linard, Director of Historical Collections at Baker Library, the project’s Web site, Unheard Voices: American Women in the Emerging Industrial and Business Age, www.library.hbs.edu/hc/unheard_voices, went online last week. Women’s history… Continue reading Baker Library launches Women in Business website
George W. Bush Timeline
1946 George W. Bush born July 6 in New Haven, Conn.1948 Bush family moves from Connecticut to Texas.1950 Sister Robin born.1953 Brother Jeb born. Robin dies of leukemia.1955 Brother Neil born.1956 Brother Marvin born.1959 Sister Dorothy born.1961 Enrolls at Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass.1964 Graduates from Andover and enrolls at Yale University. His father loses… Continue reading George W. Bush Timeline
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
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
