YOU’RE INVITED

For nearly 400 years, Harvard has transformed our lives and shaped our futures. We’ve set the standard for an educational experience unlike any other, but how do we continue to lead? Join Harvard College Dean Rakesh Khurana, Harvard faculty, and alumni and friends as we explore how to sustain excellence—at Harvard and beyond—in a swiftly changing world.  To register and for additional program details, please click here.

Schedule

11:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m.

Featuring remarks by Rakesh Khurana, Dean of Harvard College, Marvin Bower Professor of Leadership Development, Professor of Sociology, and Co-Master of Cabot House

1:30–2:15 p.m.

Join Dean Khurana in a conversation that examines what Harvard can do to stay ahead of new challenges and provide a transformational experience for today’s students.

2:30-3:45 p.m.

In a panel moderated by Dean Khurana, Harvard faculty will discuss their research and teaching, how they lead in their fields, and the role of liberal arts in higher education and society.

Louis Menand, Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of English
David J. Mooney, Robert P. Pinkas Family Professor of Bioengineering
Margo Seltzer, Herchel Smith Professor of Computer Science
John H. Shaw, Harry C. Dudley Professor of Structural and Economic Geology, Chair of the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

4:00–5:00 p.m.

Across industries, Harvard alumni have set the pace with their vision, creativity, and resourcefulness. How do they create a culture of innovation and discovery, again and again? Learn how peers explore new ways of thinking and fresh ideas as leaders in their fields.

Moderator: Emily Chang Stull ’02, Anchor, Bloomberg TV
Evan Goldberg ’87, Founder, Chairman of the Board, and CTO, Netsuite
Alfred Lin ’94, Partner, Sequoia Capital
Susan Wojcicki ’90, CEO, YouTube

5:00–7:00 p.m.

Reflect on the day’s program and connect with fellow alumni and parents at a hosted cocktail reception.

Hosts

Michael T. Kerr ’81, MBA ’85, P’19, ’12, ’08 and Margaret L. Kerr P’19, ’12, ’08
Alastair A. Mactaggart ’88, MBA ’93 and Celine Mactaggart
Douglas Y. Park ’91 and Jin Hee Park
James F. Rothenberg ’68, MBA ’70, P’04 and Anne F. Rothenberg P’04
Theodore R. Samuels II ’77, MBA ’81, P’14, ’13 and Lori W. Samuels P’14, ’13
Wellington W. Sculley ’08 and Charlotte B. Winthrop ’08
Kathryn A. Taylor ’80, P’17, ’11 and Thomas F. Steyer P’17, ’11
Cynthia A. Torres ’80, MBA ’84, P’14 and Michael Gisser ’77, P’14

Planning Your Attendance

Computer History Museum
1401 N. Shoreline Boulevard
Mountain View, California

A limited number of rooms have been reserved. Please reference “Harvard ReConnect” to receive the discounted rate, available through February 21.

Stanford Park Hotel
100 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, California
866-241-2431
Harvard Rate: $179

Complimentary parking is available.

Registration

Kindly reply by February 25. Please click here to register.

Questions

Please contact Elaina Robinson in the Harvard University Events Office with questions at elaina_robinson@harvard.edu or 617-496-2693.