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Class Day Committee Announces 2008 Class Day Student Speaker

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

David Rawlinson (OD) has been selected as the student speaker for HBS Class Day 2008 amidst admirable competition. David participated in the intense two-round competition earlier this month, delivering his speech to representatives from each of the EC sections who were selected by their section Presidents to serve as judges.

Looking Forward

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Harbus News Corporation is a forum for the variety of voices at HBS- some eloquent, some disgruntled, some amusing and some controversial.

Over the past year, the Harbus has strived to achieve a balance - between business and philanthropy, between controversy and discussion, and between frivolity and responsibility.

Foundation Announces Winners of 2008 Bert King Award

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Each year, several members of AASU are honored by The Bert King Foundation for their dedication to service and history of academic, professional, and leadership accomplishments. Named in honor of Class of 1970 alumnus, the Bert King Award seeks to identify AASU members who have the potential, determination, and self-awareness to make significant contributions to society and rewards them with significant financial assistance.

Nothing "Generic" About Israel Makov

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, April 3, the Healthcare Club brought Israel Makov to campus to discuss the dramatic growth of Teva Pharmaceutical, Israel's largest company and the largest generic pharmaceutical company in the world. Mr. Makov focused on his overall strategy as Teva CEO to grow his company through "acquisition and integration.

Helpful Hints for Commencement Day

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

- Print the Class Day and Commencement schedules for your guests as the date gets closer. Information is subject to change.

- Make sure your guests have their tickets for Harvard Yard exercises and the HBS luncheon before you head over to Harvard Yard in the morning.

Dancing with Stars

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

By Heather Staker, Contributing Writer

Every Monday afternoon, Cecilia Fielding sorts through her OWA closet, searching for the perfect tiara to go with her foamy pink skirt and sparkly purple leotard. Then she and her brother Luke-in sweats with his tap shoes slung over his shoulder-hurry to the SFP Common Room for one the HBS Dance Club's most popular courses: Dance for Tots.

New Section Helps Students Celebrate

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of HBS students have attended three events hosted by Section Q, a new student organization for straight allies who support people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.

This year a new section was introduced to the HBS community: Section Q.

Message from Joe Badaracco and Kim Budd

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Harvard Business School commends organizations like Section Q that promote diversity in our community. The incident at MIT reminds us all of the importance of our Community Values and the need for continued attention to the issues of respect for all members of our community.

A "Student Entrepreneur" Experience at HBS

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Soon after I got accepted to HBS, I left a job at Goldman Sachs with the intention to travel, write, and bask in idea-generation for a few months prior to moving to Boston. Instead, I became obsessed with one idea in particular and inadvertently started a business prior to starting business school.

The End of the Affair

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

About eighteen months ago I fell in love. It wasn't love at first sight: on the contrary it followed a long and tumultuous courtship, and I entered into it with a healthy dose of British cynicism. I wasn't expecting to fall for HBS. I hadn't even really intended to do an MBA.

50 Reasons HBS is Better Than Real Life

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In counterpoint to my other, uncharacteristically sentimental, article looking back on my time at HBS, I feel the need to lighten the atmosphere by taking a slightly tongue-in-cheek look at all the things about HBS that right now look infinitely preferable to the big, cold, scary world out there.

Class Day Finalists Essays-Hunter Pierson

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

FRIENDS, FAMILY, DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, WELCOME. As a former teacher, I learned that graduation is not an individual accomplishment, but rather the fruit of many sacrifices. I believe I speak for us all when I say thank you for not only coming today but giving us the opportunity to be here.

Class Day Essay Finalists - Kent Bennett

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Be bold.

"Be bold when facing down an aggressive male turkey."

The pamphlet's advice rang in my head as I eyed the great beast�

Months earlier, when local efforts to revitalize the wild turkey population had brought sightings of a feathery resident to campus, I had been confident that the school would take the same swift corrective action they reserve for a misplaced Autumn leaf or slightly bent blade of grass�and they soon did.

Class Day Essay Finalists - Richard Pole

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Whakarongo mai, whakarongo mai.
Te mihi tuatahi ki ti atua.
Te mihi tuarua ki a matou kaiwhakahaere.
Te mihi tuatoru ki a tatou.
Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou e hoa ma.

My greeting hails, as I do, from deep in the South Pacific - a small, and some would say insignificant nation called New Zealand.

Democratization of Retail and Luxury Goods

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Retail and luxury goods serve as mirrors of our self-worth, personality, economic, social and political standings. In the past, luxury goods were only available exclusively to the high-class, rich and famous. Today, the luxury industry has changed drastically to become democratic.

Harvard Ruggers Compete in MBA Rugby World Cup

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Thirty-nine Harvard ruggers set off last week for the wilds of North Carolina to compete in the MBA Rugby World Cup, hosted by Duke's Fuqua School of Business. Twenty-two men's teams and twelve women's teams from around the world converged on five fields just downwind from a large sewage treatment plant to battle it out for the coveted title of World Champion.