Spring Break
THE BEST: What would you not have missed for the world? What encapsulates the best of HBS? "Great personal and learning experience." "I would not have missed the wonderful time I had sharing the HBS experience with my wife, preparing for our future together. (1) comment
On April 28, the Harbus Foundation held its annual grant ceremony - awarding seven $10,000 grants to selected nonprofit organizations. The event was held in the Gallatin Lounge on the campus of the Harvard Business School in Boston, Massachusetts. "The funds will have a really profound impact on the organizations we have chosen, given that this has been an especially challenging fundraising year for most non-profits," said Heidi Yip (MBA '09), an outgoing member of the Board of Directors at The Harbus News Corporation, who was also integrally involved with the Foundation's undertakings. (0) comments
I want to share the best sliver of advice I have been given in the last ten years - because it has made all the difference in the world for me. Had it not been for this advice, I would never have applied to HBS for fear of its daunting 88% rejection rate: "Don't be afraid of failing. (0) comments
Scott Daubin ("Scott"): First of all, a question I understand you get a lot: are you two dating? Jyoti Agarwal ("Jyoti"): [laughing] No. Is that really a question? Fred Smith ("Fred"): I think that's a good question. [More laughing from Jyoti]. No we are not dating. (0) comments
To start, Scott and I wanted to thank everybody for their support, suggestions, and feedback as we've made the transition into the SA Co-Presidency. While we only officially took over last week, Scott and I have spent much of March and April talking with administrators, professors, club leaders, ECs, and most importantly, all of you, to get a better sense of what would make for the "Best EC Year Ever. (0) comments
Spring is an exciting time here at HBS. We finally get to see HBS the way it looked in all the brochures! It is also a time to give back to the community and worthwhile causes. Last week, Section H had their charity auction at the Harvard Club in Boston. It was incredible to see 100% of the section donate items for bidding and get involved in the process. (0) comments
DATE & TIME: Section D Auction with the theme of "A Night at the Oscars" will occur on May 6, 2009 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. WHERE: Foundation Lounge, 500 Commonwealth Ave, Boston. We expect 100 guests. FOR TICKETS: Tickets are $20 each. Please contact Amit Garg (agarg@mba2010. (0) comments
While trekking across campus last week, you may have noticed an abnormal amount of green shirts being worn, especially on Wednesday, April 22nd. Don't be alarmed, HBS didn't have any late St. Patty's Day celebration, nor did your section have a theme day that you missed out on, it was merely Earth Day, a time for HBS to celebrate its commitment to sustainability. (0) comments
