ScheduleText CRIMSON to 51727 and enter 1989 when prompted to receive text message updates. Message and data rates may apply. Visit Reunions Home for info on parking, accommodations, and more. Share your photos and updates using #HarvardReunion! Thursday, May 235:00–10:00 PM Reunion Registration Headquarters Opens Cabot Science Library, Science Center, 1 Oxford Street
7:30–10:00 PM Meet-Up at the Regattabar (Charles Hotel) (Self-Pay) 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge
Groove to the flowing rhythms and melodic explorations from jazz tenor saxophonist Anton Schwartz AB ’89 and the Anton Schwartz Quintet. Friday, May 247:00–9:00 AM Breakfast on Your Own
8:00 AM–10:00 PM Reunion Registration Headquarters Cabot Science Library, Science Center, 1 Oxford Street
9:00, 10:00,
11:00 AM A Stroll Down Memory Lane and Beyond: Alumni Walking Tour* Depart from Cabot Science Library at Science Center (Registration)
Visit familiar haunts and see what’s new at Harvard.
11:00 AM–2:00 PM Open Time—Lunch on Your Own
Return to one of your “old, reliable” Harvard Square dining establishments or find a new favorite.
2:00 PM The Complexity of Social Disadvantage: Different Non-Prototypical Leaders Face Distinct Workplace ChallengesScience Center Hall D
A conversation with Dr. Robert W. Livingston, Lecturer in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School
3:00 PM The Gift of Global Talent: How Migration Shapes Business, Economy & SocietyScience Hall C
A conversation with William Kerr, D’Arbeloff Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School
5:00 PM New Connections: Singles and Solo Visitor Meet-Up (Self-Pay) John Harvard’s Brewery, 33 Dunster Street, Cambridge
On your own at Reunion or just ready to make new friends? New Connections gatherings particularly welcome anyone interested in getting an early start on connecting with others before the evening event.
6:00–9:00 PM Celebratory Welcome Dinner* Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center
Sup in style with us after your travel into Cambridge!
7:45 PM Class of 1989 Alumni Shabbat DinnerHarvard Hillel, Rosovsky Hall, 52 Mt. Auburn Street
Join Harvard Hillel for Shabbat dinner during your 30th Reunion! Mingle with members of the Class of 1989 during this Shabbat dinner to remember. Religious services, for those who wish, will precede dinner (please check hillel.harvard.edu the week of Reunion for service times). Registration is requested by May 15 for dinner. Please contact Jessica Axel ( jessica@hillel.harvard.edu) with any questions.
Registration link: https://guestli.st/610482
9:00–11:00 PM The Coffee House Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center
Relax and let loose now that you are home at Harvard! The coffee house vibe will welcome you. Performances by classmates—sign up in advance with Gary Negbaur and Melanie Deas to perform. Saturday, May 258:00 AM Fun Run/Yoga Fun Run departs from the steps of Lamont Library; Yoga in Straus Common Room
Bring your own mat.
8:00–9:00 AM Continental Breakfast* Cabot Science Library, Science Center, 1 Oxford Street
8:00 AM–10:00 PM Reunion Registration Headquarters Cabot Science Library, Science Center, 1 Oxford Street
8:30–9:50 AM Memorial Service Memorial Church, Harvard Yard
Remember and celebrate the lives of classmates who are no longer with us.
10:00–11:00 AM Class AssemblyScience Center Hall B10:00–10:30 AM The Opportunes sing a capella standards and new signature songs for your listening pleasure. 10:30–11:00 AM Survey results! Our own Brian Goffman and Brita Lind will bring our Harvard ’89 family together for fun and insight into who we have become as a class and what percentage of us would visit Mars if we could.
11:00 AM–NOON Harvard College Today with Rakesh Khurana
Danoff Dean of Harvard College, Marvin Bower Professor of Leadership Development, Professor of Sociology, and Faculty Dean of Cabot HouseScience Center Hall B
Join fellow Harvard and Radcliffe reunion alumni in a discussion on Harvard University.
NOON–1:30 PM Class Luncheon* Science Center Tent
Have lunch with your housemates like we used to do, but be aware the Chickwich is not on the menu!
2:00–3:00 PM The How, What, and Why of Happiness: An Interactive Discussion Science Center Hall C
Happiness not only feels good: it is good. Happy people have more stable marriages, superior health, and higher incomes. Experiments have shown that people can intentionally increase their happiness. In this short lecture followed by an interactive, facilitated discussion, Sonja Lyubomirsky, professor of psychology, will share new research revealing when and why such practices as gratitude or kindness work “best” and how small and simple activities can transform people into happier and more flourishing individuals.
Lecturer & Moderator: Professor Lyubomirsky, Professor of Psychology, University of California, Riverside Coordinator: Deb Dubin, CEO, Gateway Center for Giving Teens Talking to Teens Science Center Classroom 110
It’s not easy navigating the world as a teenager today full of academic pressure, schedules full of extracurricular activities, social media, and parental expectations. How do you forge a unique path that makes you happy amidst all the social pressure? What kind of support and advice can you share with others? This will be a moderated, interactive discussion for guests age 12+.
Moderator: Ava Hampton ’21 Coordinators: Julie Gladstone-Amouyal & Art Rublin
3:00–4:30 PM Shared Interest Group Meet-Up: This Crazy Little Thing Called Life Harvard Hall, Room 102
Sickness. Death. Bankruptcy. Career Purgatory. Divorce. Identity Theft. Chronic Pain. Isolation. Addiction. Harassment Prevention Orders. Kitchen Fires. And other major life setbacks… We’ve reached that phase in life where something pretty daunting has probably happened to us all.
Let’s gather to share experiences, seek and provide support, and maybe even laugh a little about how we’re navigating through. Or in the words of Elton John… I’m still standing yeah yeah yeah (another great 80s tune!).
Classmates Chris Min and Nancy Horne have both had a nasty humdinger of a time in the last ½ decade. Their stories are entirely different yet a venn diagram might highlight some universal truths about their efforts to plod through. They’ll share a bit of their stories to get the conversation rolling and then see where things take us. If you want to share too, great. If listening is more your thing, that’s great too.
Organized by Nancy Horne and Chris Min.
3:00–4:30 PM Shared Interest Group Meet-Up: The Harvard Crimson Harvard Crimson, 14 Plympton Street
Organized by Brook Masters.
3:00–4:30 PM Shared Interest Group Meet-Up: Staying Healthy and Finding the "Right" Formulas of Diet and Exercise Harvard Hall 103
From extreme endurance to casual fitness to dueling diet paradigms (vegan, Paleo, keto) and beyond. Organized by David Saenger.
3:00–5:00 PM Shared Interest Group Meet-Up: Healing and Transformation, The Third Wave of Psychedelic Medicine Emerson 101
Organized by Paul Ryder.
3:00–5:00 PM Shared Interest Group Meet-Up: A Capella Reunion Farkas Hall, Room 203
Organized by Laurie Gardner.
3:00–5:00 PM Shared Interest Group Meet-Up: Ayn Rand & Capitalism Harvard Hall 104
Organized by Jennifer Anju Grossman.
3:00–5:00 PM Shared Interest Group Meet-Up: Continuing Effects of Gender Roles on Work/Life Balance Harvard Hall, Room 202
Organized by Roberta Brzezinski.
3:00–5:00 PM Shared Interest Group Meet-Up: Writing Your First Book Emerson Hall, Room 104
Organized by Dan Gerstein.
3:00–6:00 PM Saturday Afternoon Activities*Various Locations- The Harvard Chase is a puzzle-solving adventure game custom designed for our 30th Reunion. Classmates and their families will solve a series of fun puzzles that will take them across the Yard, with plenty of surprises and prizes. Inspired by escape rooms and popular big city treasure hunts, the Harvard Chase has been created by Class of ’89 members.
(first wave 3:00 p.m. start, second wave 4:30 p.m. start; 100 per session) Sever 113 - Family-friendly pickup sports activities (equipment available at Registration HQ and the MAC)
- SIG meet-ups and mini-reunions for Harvard teams, clubs, and organizations
- Hang out with your roommates in the Square
4:00 PM Harvard Art Museums Tour with Frances Gallart Marques, Frederick Randolph Grace Curatorial Fellow in Ancient ArtHarvard Art Museums
Passes required and available at headquarters in Cabot Science Library day-of, limit of 15 attendees, first-come, first-served (limit two/person). Passes will not be available at the Museums. Self-guided tours and access to the Museums available to all reunion attendees, free access with your reunion nametag ( hours/info).
4:00–6:00 PM Shared Interest Group Meet-Up: Lowell House ReunionStewart Room, Inn at Harvard, 1201 Massachusetts Avenue
RSVP requested to Laurie Gardner.
4:30–6:00 PM Shared Interest Group Meet-Up: HRO and Bach Society Reunion Harvard Hall, Room 201
Organized by Chris Min.
5:00 PM New Connections: Singles and Solos Visitor Meet-Up (Self-Pay) The Rooftop at Felipe’s Taqueria, 21 Brattle Street, Cambridge
On your own at Reunion or just ready to make new friends? New Connections gatherings particularly welcome anyone interested in getting an early start on connecting with others before the evening event.
6:00–11:00 PM Stories from Sanders: Food for Body and MindAnnenberg Hall and Sanders Theatre6:00–7:00 PM Kick off the evening by enjoying festive cocktails and delicious appetizers. Browse through a collection of books written by your classmates (drop off a copy of your creation by 5:30 p.m. that night and/or contact Lisa Hampton or Penny Codrington by May 1 to make your book available at the Coop). 7:00–8:00 PM Join the procession into Sanders Theatre followed by poignant and humorous stories and music from classmates (sign up in advance with Penny Codrington to perform). 8:00–11:00 PM Having nourished your mind and soul with true tales from your classmates, share your own stories over an elegant dinner, desserts, and more cocktails.
11:00 PM–1:00 AM Late Night Society Straus Common Room
Remember all those College nights, talking with roommates and friends until the wee hours of the morning? Come celebrate after dinner with spirited conversation and fine chocolates.
Sunday, May 267:00 AM Fun Run/Yoga Fun Run departs from the steps of Lamont Library; Yoga in Straus Common Room
Bring your own mat.
8:00–10:00 AM Continental Breakfast* Cabot Science Library, Science Center, 1 Oxford Street
8:00 AM–10:00 PM Reunion Registration Headquarters Cabot Science Library, 1 Oxford Street
10:00–11:00 AM Innovation & DisruptionScience Center Hall C
As the Digital Age has ushered in astounding changes to countless industries and daily life, our class has been profoundly affected, both professionally and personally. This panel will consider the reshaping of such fields as media and retail while looking ahead to the future. Moderator: Mark Colodny, Global Head Technology Media & Telecom, Warburg Pincus Panelists:
- Noam Cohen, Journalist and Author, The Know-It-Alls: The Rise of Silicon Valley as a Political Powerhouse and Social Wrecking Ball
- David Eun, President, Samsung NEXT/Chief Innovation Officer of Samsung Electronics
- Mia von Sadovszky, Senior Vice President, Group Strategic Planning Director, RPA Advertising
- Tracey Drake Weber, President of Gilt Groupe Inc. and former Chief Operating Officer of Gilt Groupe
11:00–NOON A More Perfect Union: The Future of Justice in the U.S.A.Science Center Hall D
Arguably not since the Civil War has the United States been so deeply and painfully divided. This panel will consider the issues of inclusion, inequality, injustice, and partisanship that have led to this polarized state—and discuss how to seek a path forward for our democracy. Moderator: Julie Belcove, Writer and Editor Panelists:
- David Barron, United States circuit judge for the First Circuit Court of Appeals
- Lisa Bornstein, Vice President, strategy & policy, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
- Karen Crawford, Immigration Lawyer
- Ronald Granieri, Director of Research, Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania
- David Love, writer and commentator
- Johnita P. Due, Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, CNN
12:30–2:00 PM Sharing the Harvard Experience—A Combined Luncheon for Classes of 1989 and 2019 Science Center Plaza Tent
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to graduate from Harvard today? Do you have observations to share about your transition to life beyond Harvard? Here is your chance to have conversations with members of the graduating senior class.
Using nametags, guests can self-identify areas of interest including their careers, past or future cities and regions of residence, Harvard club memberships, Houses, interests in culture and arts, LGBTQ issues, or current events. In addition, members of both classes will be seated together at preassigned tables. These tablemates will be introduced to each other via email in advance of the luncheon to encourage a richer shared experience. All guests will have the ability to opt out of the sharing of emails.
2:00–3:00 PM Addressing Health Challenges and Aging GracefullyScience Center Hall DModerator: Dr. Kevin Volpp, Professor, School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Coordinators: Dr. Kevin Volpp & Dr. Marjorie Rosenthal Panelists:
- Dr. Marji Rosenthal talking about taking care of aging parents
- Dr. Margot Kushel talking about living with and thriving despite chronic disease
- Dr. Diana Rodriguez talking about coping with acute illness (cancer) diagnosis
- Rich Glew talking about helping a child with a serious illness, finding the best medical care, and helping children cope and thrive
Remember Glasnost? Russia Today and What a Long, Strange Trip It’s BeenScience Center Hall C
Did something go wrong with Russia in its evolution from communism to capitalism? Were the rise of Vladimir Putin and the worsening of U.S.-Russia relations inevitable? What kind of threat does Russia pose today and what could the future hold? Are our perceptions of the country fair?
This panel will bring together classmates who have lived and worked in Russia or studied the country for many years. They will reflect on what has surprised them most since our College graduation, just months before the Berlin Wall came down. Together, we will try to make sense of these changes over time—or at least marvel at their unpredictability. Moderator: Cynthia Hooper, Professor and Director, Russian & Eastern European Studies, College of the Holy Cross Panelists:
- Roberta Feldman Brzezinski, Managing Principal, CDPQ
- Tim Corbett, Partner, Morgan Lewis
- Mitch Orenstein, Professor, Russian & East European Studies, University of Pennsylvania
- Charlie Ryan, Partner, Almaz Capital & Chair of UFG Asset Management
- George Kent, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Eastern Europe and the Caucasus
3:00 PM Class Photo Steps of Widener Library
4:00 PM Harvard Art Museums Tour with Frances Gallart Marques, Frederick Randolph Grace Curatorial Fellow in Ancient ArtHarvard Art Museums
Passes required and available at headquarters day-of, limit of 15 attendees, first-come, first-served (limit two/person). Self-guided tours and access to the Museums available to all reunion attendees, free access with your reunion nametag ( hours/info).
4:00–5:00 PM Life ReinventedScience Center Hall D
Have you ever thought about quitting it all and joining the circus? Or leaving all you know behind and moving across the world? Be inspired by classmates who, either by design or necessity, have reinvented themselves at some point during the last 30 years. Whether through relationships or relocation or redefining their ideas of success, each has found meaning through transformation. In this participatory session, you’ll have the opportunity to reflect on ways you have, or hope to, reinvent yourself as we enter this next chapter of our lives. Moderator: Donna Friedman Meir, Founder and CEO, WOW Explorations Panelists:
- Jessica Kenworthey, Theology Teacher and Forensics Coach, Malvern Preparatory School. Formerly, Sister, Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem, Paris and Strasbourg, France; "Pragmatic Believer"
- Stacie Lipp Preven, Landscape Architect; "Heliotrope"
- Chris Min, MD PhD, Biotech Entrepreneur; "Phoenix"
- Rhonda Edwards Powell, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary BuzzFeed, Inc.; "Evermore"
- Fredrik Svenstedt, Architect; "Dreamer"
3:30–6:30 PM Sunday Afternoon Small Group and Optional Activities*Various Locations- The Harvard Chase is a puzzle-solving adventure game custom designed for our 30th Reunion. Classmates and their families will solve a series of fun puzzles that will take them across the Yard, with plenty of surprises and prizes. Inspired by escape rooms and popular big city treasure hunts, the Harvard Chase has been created by Class of ’89 members.
(first wave at 3:30 p.m., second wave at 5:00 p.m.) Sever 113 - “Trash to Treasure” Instant Challenges: Creative problem-solving and engineering fun for kids and kids at heart. Teams of five people will compete for bragging rights on up to five timed challenges. Participants may build sturdy things out of flimsy materials, advertise a ludicrous concept, manufacture an ancient artifact, act out a tragedy with their toes, or tackle other challenges that our engineering dream team dreams up. RSVP to lisa_lavoie@emerson.edu with interest, but no sign-up is necessary. Come with your own team or form a team on the spot with new friends.
Science Center Room 110 - SIG meet-ups and mini-reunions for Harvard teams, clubs, and organizations
- Family-friendly pickup sports activities (equipment available at Registration HQ and the MAC)
7:30 PM–MIDNIGHT Come as You Were: An ’80s-Themed Costume/Dance Party Annenberg Hall
Get out the parachute pants, shoulder pads, and lots of hairspray! The Sunday night party committee invites you to dress as if you were back at Harvard in the 1980s and rock out to your favorite music videos from the age of MTV. Contests and prizes, ’80s trivia, and plenty of nostalgia will take you back. Featuring dinner inspired by the famous tastes of Harvard Square specialties. Monday, May 278:00 AM–NOON Checkout at Registration Cabot Science Library, 1 Oxford Street
10:00 AM–1:00 PM 30th Reunion Farewell Champagne Brunch* Annenberg Dining Room
Join us for a festive send-off to the Reunion and the promise of great memories still to come. *Denotes a family-friendly meal or activity
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