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Community Memories

A collection of poignant, humorous stories and reminiscences on the HBS experience from our community members, including alumni, staff, and MBA students.

1-13 of 13 listed alphabetically by storyteller's last name

STAFF

Sharon Black Story VIDEO: 7 minutes

Story regarding her experience working in the Campus Planning department at HBS for 20 years, making note of the caliber of staff, the schedule for revising the campus plan, and the impact this residential campus has on the student experience.

 

STAFF

Noah Cain Story VIDEO: 05:00

Story regarding the dynamic collaboration of students and MBA Student Services to improve the HBS experience. As a staff member close in age to the student population, his ideas are as highly valued as his more senior colleagues in a team-oriented work environment. All the hard work pays off at the momentous occasions from registration to graduation and through his personal connections with students along the journey.

 

STAFF

Rebecca Dornin Story VIDEO: 6 minutes

Story regarding her experience taking part in the Pen Pal program, where one corresponds with elementary school students, through the HBS Human Resources department.

 

STAFF

Annmarie Fennelly Story VIDEO: 06:43

Story regarding her first position at HBS working with Prof. Jay Lorsch, who made her feel at home. She recounts dashing across campus in bare feet to deliver a typing job. In the Executive Education program, she worked business leaders from around the globe. She was called out of retirement to work with Prof. Linton Hayes. She describes the staff and faculty as a family and HBS as an institution of "understated elegance."

 

STAFF

Susan Hamilton Story VIDEO: 12.5 minutes

Story regarding her experience working in the development department of HBS since 1992. She elaborates on her first business trip, the international travels of a "road warrior", getting to know alumni, and the solidarity of HBS staff.

 

STAFF

Frederick Hughes Story VIDEO: 8 minutes

Story regarding his experience working in the Operational Support Services department since 1965; a history of the evolution of that department and of the HBS campus.

 

STAFF

Ani Kharajian Story VIDEO: 08:01

Story regarding her years managing international Executive Education programs. She recounts the transformational experience of leading the Senior Executive Program for Southern Africa and how she convinced HBS to extend the program so that the participants could come to the School. She describes her professional growth through these programs and their global impact.

 

STAFF

Pat Light Story VIDEO: 08:32

Story regarding her thirty plus years at MBA Support Services working with students to ensure the best possible HBS experience for them. She narrates a story of helping a student's brother after the tragedy of September 11th. She describes the School's "culture of support" and how Harvard and HBS are "in her blood."

 

STAFF

Don Lippincott Story VIDEO: 5 minutes

Story regarding his experience working in the MBA Program department for over 7 years, with note of his previous employment at Harvard University.

 

STAFF

Erika McCaffrey Story VIDEO: 4 minutes

Story regarding her experience working at the Baker Library, featuring nesting pigeons, a rug heist, and an inventive attempt to evade photocopying fees.

 

STAFF

Marty O'Sullivan Story VIDEO: 4 minutes

Story regarding his experience working in the Operations department at HBS for 20 years, and his path there through landscaping. He makes note of the community spirit of HBS, and professorial paperwork.

 

STAFF

Jon Sallade Story VIDEO: RT: 07:45

Story regarding the joint decision of Jon Sallade and DeMaris Mills to come to HBS, she as an MBA student and he as a staff member, her concerns about how they would fit in as married people, how her section has bonded with him, and how he is a support for her. She speaks of the importance felt by students that their loved ones share the intensity of the HBS experience, particularly case discussion.

 

STAFF

Rachel Vargas Story VIDEO: 03:40

Story regarding her starting work at HBS in the Finance Unit. She recounts how a co-worker, who was out sick and had not yet met her, called to sing her 'Happy Birthday.' She was made to feel very welcome, and she extends the same warmth to new staff members. A friend introduced her to Shad Gymnasium, and she takes full advantage of its facilities.