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Events from 2006 San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker Gala Family Night
The Harvard Club of San Francisco and University of Chicago alumni association celebrate a Gala Family Night production of the San Francisco Ballet's The Nutcracker again this season. This stunning production design has played to unanimous critical acclaim and sold-out audiences in its first two seasons. The Ballet brings the beauty and wonderment of Clara's Christmas dream to life with choreography by Helgi Tomasson, scenery by Tony winning Michael Yeargan, costumes designed by Tony winning designer Martin Pakledinaz, lighting by acclaimed designer James F. Ingalls and projection design by the superb Wendall K, Harrington. Join us in The Nutcracker fantasyland to enjoy this elegant San Francisco tradition. Once again, snow will be falling around 6 p.m. on the Opera House front entrance steps. A Sugar Plum Fairy world of holiday magic and costumed characters awaits inside the resplendent lobby, magically transformed into a wonderland of super-sized candycanes, teddy bears, tin soldiers, and such things that are usually visible only to young people nodding off to sleep. Our guests will enjoy special treats offered only on Family Night, including a gift of a plush toy animal for the first 500 children arriving, milk and cookies for the children during intermission and plenty of photo opportunities with larger-than-life characters. A private reception for Harvard/University of Chicago guests with ors d'oeuvres, soft drinks, and bottled water will be held in the Intermezzo Lounge on the mezzanine floor from 5 p.m. until shortly before performance time at 7 p.m. The Intermezzo is one flight up on the south side of the lobby. Elevator access is available. Whether you plan to attend the reception or you plan to arrive later and attend only the performance, please enter the Opera House at the North Carriage entrance (side entrance) instead of the front entrance of the Opera House. The Ballet staff know that our guests already have tickets and expect us to arrive at the North Carriage entrance. The front entrance will be crowded with people waiting to buy tickets and the lobby doors will not open to until 6.pm. Please see the map below and follow the arrow to the North Carriage entrance. The North Carriage entrance is also known as the wheelchair access entrance. Show your Nutcracker ticket at the North entrance and advise the staff person that you are a member of the Harvard/Chicago group No-host bar beverages are available for purchase in the lobby pre-performance and during intermission. Come with us to recreate this fantastic, brilliant dream of the holidays and Christmas Eve past and future that lingers in the imagination of children of all ages. Pre-performance snow effects begin at around 6:00. The Nutcracker begins at 7 p.m. We must be seated about 6:50 p.m. Street parking may be available. The most convenient paid parking lot is the Performing Arts Garage, about one and a half blocks behind (west of) the War Memorial Opera House on Grove Street. Please see the list of available paid parking garages below: Parking Areas in the Opera House Vicinity
Pay by PayPal buttons above. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at (415) 621-3900. Members may bring their children at member price. Registration and payment required by 11/15/06. No walk-ins. No Refunds after November 15. Checks are to payable to the Harvard Club of San Francisco. Paid tickets will be mailed to attendees approximately 10 days prior to the December 17 performance. Questions may be directed to the event sponsor, Elaine Black, by e-mail: emblk@hotmail.com or phone (415) 389-9043.
The North Carriage Entrance (arrow) is between the Herbst Theater and the Opera House. Poker Mixer
We meet at 6:30pm for pizza and beverages, which will also be provided throughout the evening outside the playing area, where people who get eliminated can continue mingling, observing the tournament, or start side games. The game is no-limit Texas Hold'em tournament style, and it will begin at 7pm sharp. We will have one re-buy, so bring your wallets! We will distribute a sheet explaining the rules and format at the event. For those unfamiliar with the popular no-limit Hold'em format, don't worry - there will be plenty of beneficent players who will explain. Due to size constraints we are limiting the event to 50 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register in advance at www.hbsanc.org. Now shuffle up and deal! Sponsored by: Cooley Godward Kronish, Prosper.com, (with prizes from) Harrah's $25 members, $45 non-members
Is Iraq An Unsolvable Problem?
David Caploe, Ph.D., and Jamal Dajani of MOSAIC. Co-sponsored by the Princeton Club of Northern California
Was the recent election a referendum on the Iraq War? Is the current debate on the "What should we do now about Iraq?” premature? How did we end up in Iraq in the first place and has our thinking changed after our experiences of the last three years? How and why do American and Middle East media present various issues and events differently? Join David Caploe, AB'73, and Jamal Dajani of MOSAIC for a lively discussion of these and other questions surrounding the current situation in Iraq, our understanding - or the lack thereof - of the Arab/Muslim world, and what consequences are likely to ensue if we "leave," "stay the course, " or something in between. David Caploe is author of the Middle East 101:Thirteen Things Americans Need To Know About The Middle East, as well as a 50-part series on this summer's Israeli invasion of Lebanon, both of which can be found at http://www.grokyourworld.com Jamal Dajani is the creator of the groundbreaking and award-winning MOSAIC, a digest of Arab-Iranian-Israeli satellite TV news broadcasts from the Middle East. MOSAIC can be seen daily on Link TV. The First Annual Harvard Holiday Reunion Party
(All Schools and All Ages)
The Harvard Club of San Francisco invites you to join our family of nearly 1000 members at our first annual Holiday Reunion Party at the University Club on Nob Hill. Our last event at the University Club drew hundreds of attendees and this one will be even bigger! In addition to a great holiday party, this will be a reunion-style event. Areas will be designated for each graduate school (Law School, Business School, School of Education, Divinity School, Design School, Kennedy School, GSAS, Dental School, School of Public Health, Medical School) and for each era of college grads (pre 60's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's). We will also hold our First Annual Membership Recognition Awards - join us as we recognize (with tongue in cheek) our members for their dubious distinctions. You must be present to be eligible for one of our "coveted" awards, so make sure to register! Come join us for a laugh, a reunion, and some holiday cheer! See old friends at your reunion area and meet new ones as you mingle around! Registration required for planning purposes. Click here to become a member of the HCSF: Getting there: All cable car lines stop in front of the University Club. The #1 Muni Bus stops one block away. The best parking is at Brocklebank garage on Sacramento between Mason & Taylor, flat rate $10 until 10:00; Stockton Garage, Bush & Stockton, $7 max after 6:00; St. Mary's Garage, California bet. Kearny & Grant, $1.50/hr. after 6:00 (3-4 blocks uphill from latter two garages) We look forward to seeing you there! Happy Holidays! Who We Are The HCSF has three core missions: community service, interviewing candidates for admission to Harvard College, and organizing social and educational events. We serve all alumni of Harvard University regardless of school or degree, and our board is composed of graduates from almost every school at Harvard including the Law School, Business School, School of Education, Divinity School, Kennedy School, GSAS, and College. Our membership also includes former Harvard instructors, current students, and parents of current and past students. Founded in 1874, The Harvard Club of San Francisco is the fourth oldest Harvard Club in the world. Unlike Boston and New York, however, we do not have a physical location. Instead, we leverage venues all around the city for our events and charge a very modest membership fee of only $50 per year ($25 for recent graduates). This dues revenue is what keeps us going. Click here to join the club: If you are already a member, don't miss a beat; Renew now for 2007: Monthly Young Alum Dinner, Drinks, and Committee Meeting
Join our Young Alum Committee (20's/30's), which meets on the first Sunday of every month at 7pm for dinner, drinks, and discussion about planning future events for the Harvard Young Alumni in SF. Alumni from all Harvard schools are welcome. Come have dinner, meet new people, and share your ideas for young alum activities! No RSVP required…just show up! Look for us in the back room at Perry's. Harvard Business School Night at San Francisco Opera
Co-marketed by the Harvard Club of San Francisco
HBSANC, HCSF and the San Francisco Opera invite all Harvard alumni to a performance of Carmen on Saturday, December 2 at 6 pm, which includes a complimentary wine reception with San Francisco Opera Executive Director and CFO Keith Cerny (HBS). Before the performance, mingle with Harvard alumni at a private wine reception in the War Memorial Opera House. San Francisco Opera Executive Director and CFO Keith Cerny will speak briefly on "Keeping Opera Successful in San Francisco" with a Q&A to follow. Participants will be sent details and directions to the reception. Current ticketholders are welcome to attend and should e-mail bkeck@mba1976.hbs.edu for details. Who can resist the ultimate femme fatale in Bizet's most famous opera, Carmen? Starring Marina Domashenko, this opera popular favorite is perfect for first-time operagoers. TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Go to www.sfopera.com/offer, enter offer code HBS7 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 6 pm Complimentary wine reception in Grand Tier North Promenade, War Memorial Opera House. Participants will be sent details and directions to reception. 6:15 pm Discussion and Q&A on "Keeping Opera Successful in San Francisco" by Executive Director and CFO Keith Cerny 7 pm Walk to seats 7:30 pm Carmen begins Annual Harvard Yale Game
Co-sponsored by the Yale Club of San Francisco
Join your classmates, friends and Yalies at The Game, coming to us by satellite. Cheer on the Crimson in this annual clash. In past years the Yalies have out numbered our graduates at this gathering - let's change this trend and turn out to out-number, out-cheer and out-sing the guys in blue as the Crimson outplays them in the stadium. Elephant & Castle offers full bar service along with breakfast & lunch selections. Your meal & drinks are not included in the admission fee and must be settled individually with the server. Pre-registration with the club office is prefered by not required. At the door member fee $10, non-member $15 by cash or check only. Questions may be directed to event coordinator Paul Toulmin at 415-553-2261 (days only) or ptoulmin@kqed.org. November Ivy Gourmet Dinner
Have you ever wanted to try something different from the typical SF fare? Or have you tried Eastern European food and not quite been thrilled? Enjoy the best San Francisco has to offer in Polish fare at Old Krakow Polish Restaurant and Art Cafe. The family owned restaurant's goal is to represent the charming atmosphere of Krakow (the ancient Polish capital) cafe life, art, and learning. And what better way to do so than over some delicious borsht, authentic kielbassa, and polish beer and cheesecake with your fellow Ivy Gourmands? The menu has something to please everyone: For more details and to sign up visit: Registration deadline: From startups to global corporations: Shai Agassi shares life lessons
"Enterprise software is dead. There will never again be a billion dollar software company" - Ray Lane, former President, Oracle Corporation. There's no doubt about it--the enterprise software industry is undergoing a steady transformation. New initiatives such as software-as-a-service, open source and offshoring are changing the business dynamics in profound ways. In this world of change, it is imperative that CEOs, aspiring entrepreneurs and deal makers pay heed to these developments and understand ways to predict and exploit future technology and business trends to be successful. Shai Agassi is eminently qualified to provide a few pointers about the direction of the software industry. A serial entrepreneur, he was the youngest member of SAP's board at age 34. At SAP Shai pioneered the Netweaver platform and E-SOA initiatives, in addition to driving several key acquisitions that reinforced SAP's clear leadership in software applications. In addition he has received notable recognition including "most influential businessman of the year" (Time Magazine 2003), and being named as one of CNN's "global influentials." Join us for one of our biggest, high-profile events of the year, and hear Shai Agassi share the wisdom of his rich experiences over the past decade and a half. Whether you're a software industry professional, venture capitalist or MBA student, this presentation is sure to irreversibly influence your business perspective and career decisions. About Shai Agassi Before his appointment to the SAP Executive Board, Agassi was CEO of SAP Portals and later of the combined company SAP Markets and SAP Portals, which previously operated as a fully owned subsidiary of SAP AG. The subsidiaries were integrated into SAP AG in April 2002, at which point Agassi was appointed to the SAP Executive Board. Agassi, a software entrepreneur, founded TopTier Software (originally called Quicksoft Development) in Israel in 1992 and later moved the company's headquarters to California. Agassi served the company in various capacities, including chairman, chief technology officer, and then CEO. He was directly involved in all critical phases of the company's development, through its growth from its base in Israel, moving its headquarters to California, all the way through two acquisitions, first by Vanenburg Ventures and finally by SAP. Agassi managed the strategic plan, technical direction, and major OEM relationships with the likes of Baan, SAP, and Microsoft. TopTier was a leading enterprise portal vendor when SAP acquired the company in April 2001. In addition to TopTier Software, Agassi co-founded several other companies, together with his father, Reuven Agassi, including Quicksoft Ltd., a leading multimedia software localization and distribution company in the Israeli market; TopManage, a developer of small-business software that was acquired by SAP in April 2002 and became SAP Business One, the small-business offering by SAP; and Quicksoft Media, a multimedia production company that ceased operations in 1995. Agassi graduated with honors from Technion, the Israel Institute of Technology, where he received a bachelor's degree in computer science. He is based in SAP Labs in Palo Alto, Calif. Pairing Cheese and Wine Class
Goat's milk cheese and Sauvignon Blanc? Aged piave with Pinot Noir? Camembert and Zinfandel? Blue cheese and port? Aspiring cocktail party hosts need not panic: help is on the way. Pairing cheese and wine in a way that brings out the best in each is by no means an exact science. It often comes down to personal preference. But when you get it right, you definitely know it, elevating what is already delicious into a taste experience that is truly transcendent. Get it wrong, and what should be a great cheese or wine falls flat on its face. In this class we'll taste 8 to 10 cheeses and a few wines. You'll learn—through both talking and tasting—some general guidelines and principles that will help you get it right more often than not, and some tasting tips that will assist identifying and refining your own personal favorites. Along the way, you'll learn the basics about what cheese actually is, how and where it's made, and how cheeses are typically classified. This class is hosted by the Cheese School of San Francisco and is offered at a discount to Harvard Club of San Francisco members. Class size is limited, and the registration deadline is November 5. NOTE: Event requires minimum group size. If we do not meet the minimum, registrants will receive notification of class cancellation by November 7, and a full refund. Pay by PayPal buttons above. Please note your registration is not complete until you receive a email confirmation from PayPal. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Members may bring one guest at member price. Registration and payment required by November 5, 2006. No walk-ins. Hike the Presidio (San Francisco)
Blurring the boundary between town and country, the Presidio is nearly 1500 acres of contrasts. Join us for a 2 mile loop that features the Ecology Trail, historic Lovers' Lane, and an introduction to this multi-faceted park which features the military and civilian, history and technology, forest and asphalt. We'll start at Inspiration Point, where a new parking lot and interpretive area were built in 2001. Enjoy the view, where on a clear day you can see the bay, Angel Island, and Alcatraz. Then we'll work our way down to Tennessee Hollow and back again. Feel free to pack a bag lunch and water, and we can picnic along the way. What It Takes
Presented by the Harvard Club of Silicon Valley
Join us as we attend a showing of a new film called "What It Takes" that was written and directed by a member of HCSV, Peter Han. The film covers the training and racing of four world-champion triathletes as they seek their best performances. The footage includes discussions about their strategies, struggles, triumphs and rewards. "Embedded Ecology in the Sustainable Landscape."
A short history of green building and a long view of built systems in a sustainable world.
Continuing with our series on "Green Architecture", Josiah Cain will be discussing vegetated architectural systems including green roofs and living walls, ecological infrastructures such as wetland wastewater treatment systems and brownfields and the new vision for "sustainable" landscapes. He will share some of the current thinking coming out of the Harvard Graduate School of Design and Rana Creek, an organization dedicated to habitat restoration and living architecture. Josiah will also discuss other "green projects" including the 3 acre living roof to be located at the new Academy of Sciences in GG Park, the proposal to transform a landfill in Hunters Point to a "Living Classroom", the creation of residential living roofs, and the recent installation of a green roof on the Graduate School of Design. Josiah has a background in landscape architecture and ecology. His work brings together infrastructure, structure, and landscape as integrated processes. Light appetizers will be served. Members $10, non-members $15 Pay by PayPal buttons above. Please note your registration is not complete until you receive a email confirmation from PayPal. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Members may bring one guest at member price. Registration and payment required by Friday, November 3rd. No walk-ins. No refunds unless event is canceled or rescheduled. What Terrorists Want with Louise Richardson, Executive Dean, Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study; Senior Lecturer in Government, Harvard University; Lecturer in Law, Harvard Law
How can the most powerful country in the world feel so threatened by an enemy infinitely weaker than we are? How can loving parents and otherwise responsible citizens join terrorist movements? How can anyone possibly believe that the cause of Islam can be advanced by murdering passengers on a bus or an airplane? In her new book, groundbreaking scholar Louise Richardson attempts to answer these questions and more. Having grown up in rural Ireland and watched her friends join the Irish Republican Army, Richardson knows from firsthand experience how terrorism can both unite and destroy a community. As a professor at Harvard, she has devoted her career to explaining terrorist movements throughout history and around the globe. In What Terrorists Want: Understanding the Enemy, Containing the Threat, Richardson offers a definition of terrorism, explores its origins and goals, and looks toward the future to ask both what we can expect from terrorists and how we can counter them. No registration deadline, no refunds. Monthly Young Alum Dinner, Drinks, and Committee Meeting
Join our Young Alum Committee, which meets on the first Sunday of every month at 7pm for dinner, drinks and discussion about planning future events for the Harvard Young Alumni. All are welcome. Come have dinner, meet new people, and share your ideas for young alum activities! The November dinner will be held at the Gradviews Restaurant on the 36th floor of the Grand Hyatt, Union Square, San Francisco. No RSVP required…just show up! 345 Stockton St at Sutter. Ivy League Young Alum Mixer!!!
Young Alums (20s/30s) of all Ivy League colleges and grad schools are encouraged to join us for another blow out drinks night at Sake Lab! Our last four events each drew over 300 Ivy Leaguers, and this one will be even bigger! Welcome Stanford who is joining us for the second time and MIT who is joining us for the first time! Continuing a three year tradition of Young Alum Mixers, we'll gather after work to eat, drink, and socialize. In its continuing bid to be our permanent venue, Sake Lab is giving us exclusive use of the entire place (bar, lounge and restaurant), seven dedicated staff, and a DJ for free. They are also pricing ALL drinks at $4 for the WHOLE event. 6pm to 10pm. For those coming straight from work, the lounge is conveniently connected to Sake Lab's restaurant and sushi bar. So, you can easily grab food with your old classmates or newfound friends. Since Sake Lab is doing so much for us, we would like to give them a fair estimate of attendance. Therefore, we ask that you please click “yes” “no” or “maybe” on the e-vite. Spread the word to your Ivy League / Stanford / MIT friends! No cover. Enter through the Lounge entrance at 492 Broadway (at Kearney) (look for the blue "Lounge" sign) Home Page: http://www.sakelab.com Directions: http://www.sakelab.com/directions/ Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, Yale... and Stanford and MIT! See you there! Artisans in Public and Private Works
Co-marketed by the Harvard Club of San Francisco
Featuring presentations by local renowned artisans, Ed Westbrook, Chris Weiss, and Monica Reskala. They will be sharing their public and private projects such as Stern Grove, the restoration of Yosemite Falls, and the National AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park among others which will be follwed by a informal reception providing an opportunity to engage the speakers. Ed Westbrook has over 23 years of construction exp%riences in creating homes and gardens out of stone. Having forged collaboration with renowned landscape architect Lawrence Halp2in, both have created unique number nf private estate landscapes as well as hIgh-profile public projects. Monica Reskala and Christ/pher Weiss specialize in high end furniture and architectural commissions which blend sophisticated Japanese joinery techniques with modern designs. Using traditional skills in modern designs they strive to create a seamless and natural fusings of elements. Christopher Weiss received his undergraduate degree in Architecture from UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design, and spent three years studying in Europe at the Architecture Association in London, the Royal Technical School of Architecture in Stockholm, and the Art Academy in Berlin. After his architectural training, Christopher entered into a traditional Japanese joinery apprenticeship under Paul Discoe of Joinery Structures, a design/build company specializing in Japanese timber frame construction. Monica Reskala has over 18 years experience in design, earning her degree in Graphic Design from the Autonomous Metropolitan University in Mexico City. She moved to the US and worked for several design agencies before starting her own design studio in 1992. Her interest in modern design and her traditional training in graphic arts as well as a background in metal and stone-work have naturally led to the collaboration with her husband on a range of projects including architecture, furniture and interiors. She leads the design studio at MRCW. Light Food & Drinks Provided No registration deadline. HCSF Leadership Open House and Wine Social
The HCSF Executive Committee and Board of Directors invite you to join us for the Second Annual HCSF Open House and Wine Social. If you’ve ever wondered about holding a leadership position in the club, serving on the board, or just organizing an event, we hope that you will join us on the evening of Monday, October 23rd. The board, officer group, and past presidents will be on hand to answer your questions and solicit your ideas. In addition to these informal conversations, there will be short presentation on the club’s structure and goals. Whether you’d like to make a large contribution or a small one, we hope that you will join us! RSVP is required. Your name must appear on the list we provide to building security. Children's Book Launch Party: the Octonauts
For fans of everything "cute", come to the San Francisco Launch Party of The Octonauts & the Only Lonely Monster! Published by Oliver Chin '91, this new, spectacularly illustrated, and family friendly children's picture book is like Hello Kitty meeting Star Trek under the sea! The Octonauts are a team of 8 cute critters who explore the ocean. But when a giant monster hugs their base called the Octopod, they must find out why! Join the visiting Vancouver author Vicki Wong and enjoy the fun with this entertaining adventure! Saving the American Dream
with Lou Dobbs and Tom Campbell
Lou Dobbs, Anchor and Managing Editor, CNN's Lou Dobbs Tonight and Harvard graduate In conversation with Tom Campbell, Dean of the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley Prepare for the Mid-term elections in November by joining the Council for a Noon discussion with Lou Dobbs and Tom Campbell, who will address some of the key issues facing the United States, including health care, public education, job outsourcing, and immigration. Lou Dobbs argues, "The government, big business, and special interest groups are enriching themselves at our expense. Now more than ever, we're finding ourselves at the mercy of those individuals and organizations that control jobs, provide goods and services, and wield power…The middle class is being picked apart and its future mortgaged for the benefit of a small group of powerful American interests." His new book War on the Middle Class: How the Government, Big Business, and Special Interest Groups are Waging War on the American Dream and How to Fight Back, released October 9, will be available at the event. Special rates of $15 for regular seating and $25 for premium are available for Harvard Club of San Francisco members. Please call 415.293.4600 or email registration@wacsf.org for reservations. Prepaid reservations required. Sorry, no guest passes are allowed for off-site programs. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance of a program in order to receive a refund. HBSANC's First Technology Roundtable in the East Bay
with Dr. Philip Alvelda, co-founder and CEO of MobiTV
Emeryville-based MobiTV, Inc., founded in 1999, is the world's leading provider of mobile television and digital radio services for cellular, WiFi and broadband enabled devices. Since winning an Emmy award for expanding the state-of-the-art of the television industry in September of 2005, MobiTV has found itself at the epicenter of a worldwide mega-trend. The company's target market for mobile television and media services is viewed as still in its infancy, but the total scale of the overall opportunity, with over 2.2 billion mobile phone subscribers worldwide, combined with the staggering recent adoption figures, promise to transform television the same way the mobile phone transformed communications. MobiTV is now poised to progressively incorporate an ever-expanding range of multimedia functions, including video as the base-line application that grows to include a full range of personalization, on-demand, and e-commerce capabilities. Dr. Alvelda and the leadership team of MobiTV just announced a successful fundraising round of $70M in July 2006 to help fuel international expansion and further technology and infrastructure development. How does a young company tackle such a large opportunity on a global scale against a multitude of large competitors and other focused start-ups? What are the technology and business challenges of such an endeavor? This event gives you the chance to discuss these types of questions directly with a wireless technology pioneer and leader in the intimate setting of the Technology Roundtable. Please register at www.hbsanc.org (seating availability will be limited). No registration deadline. Human Skin: Past, Present, And Future, Lecture by Nina Jablonski, Ph.D., Presented by The California Academy of Sciences
The California Academy of Sciences invites HCSF members and family to the lecture, "Human Skin: Past, Present, And Future." We expose it, cover it, paint it, tattoo it, scar it, and pierce it. In her new book Skin: A Natural History, Dr. Nina Jablonski places the rich cultural canvas of skin within its broader biological context for the first time, and the result is a tremendously engaging look at ourselves. Jablonski begins with a look at skin’s structure and functions and then tours its three hundred million-year evolution, delving into such topics as the importance of touch and how the skin reflects and affects emotions. She examines the modern human obsession with age-related change”s in skin, especially wrinkles. She then turns to skin as a canvas for self-expression, exploring our use of cosmetics, body paint, tattooing, and scarification. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the California Academy of Sciences at 415-321-8000. To receive the special HCSF member discounted price, please identify yourself as a Harvard Club of San Francisco member when placing the ticket order. The Hidden Assumptions of 9/11 Discourse - Five Years On
Sponsored by the Princeton Club of Northern California and co-marketed by the Harvard Club of San Francisco
David Caploe will examine the dynamics of political, media and public discourse about September 11 five years after the attacks. Although the immediate reaction was "this changes everything," it is hard to see much evidence of that anywhere in American daily life, with the exception of air travel – an already annoying experience for most people, now aggravated by "security measures" whose effectiveness remains unclear. But one major area where 9/11 has had a significant impact is public discourse regarding US relations with the rest of the world – above all, although certainly not limited to, the Arab/Muslim realm – and most notably in the framework of assumptions informing and organizing the ways politicians and media in particular discuss contemporary issues. While there are definite continuities with significant aspects of pre-9/11 "public" discourse, those key assumptions have tended to move in a specific direction, making today's national "conversation" dangerously narrow, disturbingly muddled and visibly out of touch with evident and unavoidable global realities. This is particularly disturbing given the radically de-stabilizing challenge of political Islam, the crucial aspect of the current situation that has barely been recognized or acknowledged in any area of American discourse – media, academic, religious or popular thinking – thus making impossible the development of any meaningful and realistic strategy for dealing with it. David Caploe has an AB in social theory from Harvard, an MA in politics and PhD in international political economy from Princeton. He has created The Digital Encyclopedia of the Global Media Society , the political blog Grok Your World, as well as the invaluable guide Middle East 101. David has also taught at Duke, Fordham, North Carolina State, the University of Miami, Strayer and Mirus Universities, as well as New College in San Francisco. There is no charge for this event. Harvard University update from Scott Abell, Associate VP and Dean of Development for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Registration deadline is Sunday, September 24. Scott Abell, Harvard's Associate Vice President and Dean for Development for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, will visit San Francisco to provide HCSF and HCSV members with an update on recent developments at the University, the interim leadership process and future initiatives, including the Allston development project. Mr. Abell's update will be followed by an open forum; attendees are encouraged to voice any suggestions, questions, concerns or observations they may have about the University. Mr. Abell has served as a member of the worldwide Harvard Alumni Association Executive Committee and served as its president during the term 2000-2001. He also served as president of the Harvard Club of Akron, Ohio (1989-1997), chair of the Schools and Scholarships Committee (for 20 years), HAA regional director (1992-1995), Harvard College Fund Reunion co-chair for the Class of 1972 in the 25 th and 30th Reunions, Committee on University Resources (COUR) member, HAA Nominating Committee for Overseers and Directors member (1998-2001), and a member of the HAA Awards Committee (1997-2000). He was selected by the HAA Nominating Committee to stand for election to the Board of Overseers in 2004 but withdrew from consideration when he accepted his current full-time position at the University. Light refreshments will be served. Alumni Mixer at Cav Wine Bar
We'll gather at the newly opened Cav Wine Bar. Done up with softly glowing light, red walls, and zinc tables, this Market Street newcomer has 40 wines available by the glass. Only three hail from the Golden State and just five from U.S. soil. The rest come from vineyards in Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Chile, Greece, and Croatia. All lovely things to enjoy as we mingle with old and new friends from our alma mater. No admission fee. No-host bar. We'd like to provide Cav with an estimate of our group size so they can staff accordingly. Please RSVP via the link above. Omid Kordestani, SVP, Global Sales and Business Development, Google Inc.
Presented by Harvard Business School Association of Northern California
Omid Kordestani joined Google in 1999 from Netscape as the 12th employee and "business founder". He has been the individual responsible for Google's revenue generation efforts from the start and has led an international sales effort that helped drive the company's exponential growth and generate over $6billion dollars in revenue in fiscal year 2005, which ranks Omid as the most successful sales leader ever. The scope, scale and complexity of his responsibilities are ever increasing as he continues to lead Google's expansion into a wide range of geographies and business areas amid drastic competition. This event is a unique opportunity to learn from both a veteran of and leader in the future of the Internet in the intimate setting of the Technology Roundtables. This event will be moderated by Adam Lashinsky, senior writer at FORTUNE. OMID KORDESTANI Omid Kordestani is the Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development at Google Inc. He is directly responsible for Google's worldwide revenue generation efforts as well as the day-to-day operations of the company's sales organization. As Google's "business founder," Mr. Kordestani led the development and implementation of the company's initial business model. Since joining in May of 1999, he has brought Google to profitability in record time, generating more than $6 billion in revenue in 2005. Mr. Kordestani has more than 20 years of high-technology consumer and enterprise experience, holding key positions at several start-ups, including Internet pioneer Netscape Communications. As vice president of Business Development and Sales, he grew Netscape's online revenue from an annual run-rate of $88 million to more than $200 million in 18 months. Prior to Netscape, he held positions in marketing, product management, and business development at The 3DO Company, Go Corporation, and Hewlett-Packard. Mr. Kordestani received an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 1991 and a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from San Jose State University in 1984. This event will be moderated by Adam Lashinsky, senior writer at FORTUNE Adam Lashinsky is a senior writer at FORTUNE, where he started as a contributing columnist in 1999 and joined the staff in 2001. A veteran reporter on finance and Silicon Valley for the magazine, he also is a featured commentator for "Marketplace," the nationally broadcast radio business-news magazine, and a regular contributor to business-news programming on the Fox News Channel. Prior to joining FORTUNE's staff in 2001, Lashinsky was the Silicon Valley columnist for TheStreet.com, the online financial news publication based in New York. From 1997 to 1999, he was the San Jose Mercury News' first high-tech stocks columnist and from 1992 until then, he covered a variety of beats as a reporter and editor for Crain's Chicago Business. He left Crain's for a year beginning in late 1994 to work as a Henry Luce Scholar in Tokyo as a reporter for the Nikkei Weekly, the English-language version of Japan's main economic daily Nihon Keizai Shimbun. From 1989 to 1992, he worked in the Washington DC bureau of Crain Communications, Inc. Please register online at www.hbsanc.org RED DOORS movie premier
Please join alums from Harvard, Stanford, Berkeley, and Princeton at a screening of award-winning feature film RED DOORS, written and directed by Georgia Lee (Harvard '98) and produced by Harvard alums Jane Chen and Mia Riverton! Already a hit in NYC, RED DOORS opens at the Landmark Clay Theater this week. Three Chinese-American sisters from New York try to reconcile their loves and lives in this smart family comedy which won Best Picture at the Tribeca Film Festival. After their recently retired father Ed (Tzi Ma) suddenly disappears, sisters Samantha (Jacqueline Kim), Julie (Elaine Kao), and Katie (Kathy Shao-Lin Lee) are forced to abandon their hectic and disparate lives to look for him. On their way to finding him – and themselves – Samantha courts infidelity, Julie falls for another woman, and Katie flirts with expulsion. RED DOORS has captivated audiences, festival jurors, and film critics alike while also winning awards at CineVegas and Outfest. Funny and moving, absurd and painfully real, RED DOORS provides a unique view of the modern American family. GEORGIA LEE (writer-director-producer) JANE CHEN (producer) MIA RIVERTON (actress-producer)
Language and Immigration
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Harvard Club of San Francisco welcomes back its past president John Trasvina who is now interim president and general counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund (MALDEF). Mr. Trasviña will provide a Latino perspective and on the latest debates over immigration policy, language issues and how they shape the future of our California communities. He will update us on MALDEF's role in shaping civil rights and educational policies affecting all immigrants and language minorities. A San Francisco native and former HCSF president, Mr. John Trasviña began his legal career as a San Francisco Deputy City Attorney. After serving as legislative counsel for MALDEF in Washington DC, he worked under Senator Paul Simon as General Counsel & Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution. During that time, he worked closely with HNBA on judicial nominations, served two terms as president of the Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia and was HNBAs national vice president in 1993. In 1997, President Clinton appointed Mr. Trasviña as Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices. Special Counsel, he headed the federal government's only office devoted solely to immigrant workplace rights and was the highest ranking Latino at the Justice Department. Prior to re-joining MALDEF, he directed the Discrimination Research Center in Berkeley and taught Immigration Law at Stanford Law School. Mr. Trasviña and graduated from Lowell High School, Harvard University and Stanford Law School. The son of Chinese immigrant parents and a former Peace Corps volunteer, Mr. Henry Der led Chinese for Affirmative Action for 23 years to achieve equal access for low-income, non-English speaking individuals to voting, police and other emergency services, health care, jobs and education opportunities. As Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, he reformed how the California Department of Education monitors and assists local school districts to provide equal education opportunities for special needs students. As State Administrator, he helped Emery Unified School District emerge from fiscal bankruptcy and launch reform efforts to improve teaching and learning to benefit a majority African American student body. Currently a senior program officer, Mr. Der is working on the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund’s immigrant rights and reform initiative that supports the legalization of undocumented immigrants and the abolition of visa backlogs to accelerate family reunification. Pay by PayPal buttons above. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Members may bring one guest at member price. Registration and payment required by 9/17; please note your registration is not complete until you receive a email confirmation from PayPal. No walk-ins. No refunds after 9/15. Shakespeare at Stinson Beach 2006
The 12th Annual Shakespeare at Stinson Beach dinner/theatre gala will once again be a joint event celebrated by the Harvard and University of Chicago alumni clubs, Saturday, September 9. We begin the festivities at John Gilbert's four star Parkside Café with no host bar at 3:30 p.m., followed by early supper at 4:15. We then walk across the street to the Stinson Beach outdoor theatre to be seated around 5:45 for the 6 p.m. performance of Taming of the Shrew directed by Rebecca Ennals. Shakespeare meets Bollywood (Indian cinema) in this hilarious modern production of Shakespeare's classic comedy. The scrumptious world class supper fare specially created for our party by John Gilbert includes entrees of glazed BBQ local salmon and Hawaiian swordfish, grilled chicken breast with arugula pesto, roasted Yukon potatoes and grilled polenta with ratatouille and portabellos. Sumptuous sides include heirloom tomatoes with basil, organic spring mix salad with mangos, goat cheese and champagne vinaigrette. We top it off with warm strawberry-rhubarb crisp and vanilla bean ice cream. Beverages are no host. All of the above, plus fine company and the play to boot, can be had for the sum total of $60 for adults and $50 for revelers 16 years of age and under. The Shakespeare at Stinson Theatre and the Parkside Cafe (both outdoors) are located adjacent to the Stinson Beach Post Office, one half block off Highway One, which is the main street through the town of Stinson. The theatre address is 15 Calle del Mar, Stinson Beach, 94970. Limited free parking is available in front of the Parkside Café and near the theatre and in the National Seashore (GGNRA) lot behind the Parkside Café and all around town. Please see the Shakespeare at Stinson website for a map of close parking areas and driving directions from wherever you live. Go to: and select the links for "Directions/driving/parking" to see the parking locations and to enter your point of origin information to download driving directions. PLEASE NOTE that the SAS website indicates that "Parking lots 1 and 2" are valet parking. This is no longer correct. There is no valet parking.. These lots are free but some spots are reserved for the Post Office, etc. Dress in layers, prepared to enjoy the warm afternoon sun and the cool evening air to follow. Outdoor heaters are scattered throughout the theatre seating area. Pay by PayPal buttons above. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Members may bring one guest at member price. Registration and payment required by September 1, 2006. No walk-ins. No refunds after August 31, 2006. Questions may be directed to event sponsor Elaine Black, phone: (415) 389-9043, e-mail: emblk@hotmail.com Climate Change Futures: The Health, Ecological and Economic Dimensions
Presented by Kathleen Frith, Assistant Director of the Center for Health and the Global Environment. Introductions by Chris Andrews, Director of Steinhart Aquarium, California Academy of Sciences. Co-sponsored by the World Affairs Council and the California Academy of Sciences
HCSF welcomes Kathleen Firth, Assistant Director of Harvard Medical School's Center for Health and the Global Environment, to present an overview of the Center's recently completed study that highlights the current human health, ecological and economic impacts of climate change. Drawing from examples documented in the study, the presentation will catalog the myriad ways in which a changing climate affects our life and well-being. Examples include direct human health impacts from heat waves and extreme weather, as well as indirect health impacts through changing life cycles and distribution of disease vectors such as mosquitos. The presentation will also cover health and financial costs of impacts on natural and managed resources such as forests, marine ecosystems, water, and agriculture. Finally, the presentation will outline the urgent steps needed to mitigate the escalating costs a changing climate is having on our health and prosperity. Kathleen Frith, MS, is the Assistant Director of the Center for Health and the Global Environment at Harvard Medical School, a Center founded in 1996 to help people understand that human health depends on the health of the natural environment. Ms. Frith directs an international educational campaign, Healthy Ocean, Healthy Humans, that aims to increase awareness about the human health connections to the marine environment and co-directs a food program that advances industry and personal practices that are healthy for humans and the environment. Prior to her current position, Ms. Frith was the Public Information Officer for the Bermuda Biological Station for Research, a U.S. oceanographic institution in Bermuda. Chris Andrews, Ph.D. has been the Director of Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences since March 2005. Previoulsy, Dr. Andrews was the Executive Director of the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston. Dr. Andrews served as the Director of Husbandry and Operations, and later as the Senior Director of Biological Programs, at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. He also worked as a Curator at the London Zoo, where he was involved in the design process for a new Aquarium and Invertebrate House. Due to open in 2008, the new California Academy of Science expects to be the largest public LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) platinum building in the world. Pay by PayPal buttons above. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Members may bring one guest at member price. Registration and payment required by 8/22/06. No walk-ins. No refunds after 8/22/06 Private Tour of SF Botanical Gardens and Arboretum
We have planned a private tour of the SF Botanical Garden and Strybing Arboretum. Escape with us to a unique urban oasis of exceptional beauty and fragrance! We will experience a variety of climates as we stroll through the grounds of the Old World Cloud Forest, Japanese Takamine, Moon-Viewing and California Native Gardens. After the tour, we will gather on the lawn closeby to picnic and mingle with other alumns and their families. Please bring a blanket plus your own lunch or your favorite dish/drink to share with others. HCSF will provide the cups, utensils, plates and napkins. (Note: if you bring alcohol, please carry it in a handbag or backpack so as not to attract the attention of Park staff. Thank you.) Some possibilities for shared items:
Tour 10:00 – 11:30am Picnic 11:45am – 1:30pm We hope you'll join us. Pray for sun! Please arrive by 9:45am. We'll meet at the Main Gate of the SF Botanical Garden, in front of the Strybing Bookstore located at 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way. Link to Directions and Map: Parking: Street parking within the park Registration and payment required by Tuesday, August 1st. Pay by PayPal buttons above. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Green Architecture and Building
Join HCSF for an energetic and lively discussion on green architecture and building from one of the pioneers in the field. Eric Corey Freed is an award-winning green architect and principal of organicARCHITECT, a research and design firm based in San Francisco. Through lecture and Q&A, you will learn the history of the nascent field of green architecture and building, see examples of some of the most innovative designs and buildings from around the world that embody ecological & social responsibility, get a glimpse of the inevitable future of our buildings, and learn what you can all do right now to support sustainable design and development. Cost includes lecture and dinner. Pay by PayPal buttons above. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Members may bring one guest at member price. Registration and payment required by 8/8/06. No walk-ins. No refunds after 8/7/06. Ambassador Afif Safieh, Head of PLO Mission to Washington, DC - Israel / Palestine: History is Undecided
The World Affairs Council of Northern California invites HCSF members to participate in a timely discussion of the current situation and future possibilities in the Middle East with Ambassador Safieh, Head of PLO Mission, on Tuesday August 1st. HCSF members may attend the event at less than 1/2 of regular admission price. Afif Emile Safieh was appointed head of the PLO Mission in Washington on October 27, 2005. He previously served as Deputy Director of the PLO Observer Mission to the United Nations in Geneva, staff member in the office of President Yasser Arafat, PLO representative to the Netherlands (1987-1990), Palestinian General Delegate to the United Kingdom (1990-2005) and to the Holy See (1995-2005). He is the author of numerous articles on Palestinian and general Middle Eastern affairs. Ambassador Safieh was once dubbed by Israel's Haaretz newspaper as, "the most articulate Palestinian diplomat in Europe, and possibly the world." From 1985 to 1987, he was a visiting scholar at the Center for International Affairs at Harvard University. Tuesday, August 1 Special discounted HCSF members price: $7, Nonmembers: $15 ** Please Bring Photo ID to event. Prepaid reservations required.** For more information about this event, please visit: http://www.itsyourworld.org/program.php?page=1683 BBQ, Beach Fun, and Surf Talk in Santa Cruz
Spend a day on the beach and boardwalk of Santa Cruz! Join your HCSF friends and family for a sumptuous beach BBQ before or after you swim, surf, or stroll along the boardwalk. HCSF will provide the BBQ food and non-alcoholic drinks. All you have to bring is your lounge chair, sunscreen, beach wear and toys. Following the BBQ, World Champion Long Board Surfers C.J. Neilson and Josh Moore, Bob Pearson of Arrow Pearson Surfing and Jack Digby, community surfing activist, will join us for a lively discussion on surfing on the beach. Schedule of Events: 1:00-3:00 — Lunch BBQ on the beach 3:00-4:00 — Talks on surfing on the beach Cowell Beach is directly in front of the Coast Santa Cruz Hotel. Please look for signs "HCSF BBQ" along the beach for the exact location. Space is limited, so register today! Members may bring one guest at member price. Pay by PayPal buttons above. Registration and payment required by July 26th. No walk-ins. No refunds after 7/25. For more information and ideas about things to do in and around Santa Cruz, please visit the Santa Cruz City website, http://www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us/, or Santa Cruz County Conference and Visitor Council, http://www.santacruzca.org/index.shtml. Desert to Dream: A Decade of Burning Man Photography
The new book Desert to Dream: A Decade of Burning Man Photography is an unprecedented look at this Bay Area phenomenon -- from its infancy as a performance art exhibition on Ocean Beach twenty years ago to its explosion as a pop culture celebration, which now attracts 40,000 people to the Black Rock Desert the week before Labor Day, and becomes the fifth largest city in Nevada. Photographer Barbara Traub captures the sacred and profane, from otherworldly structures to fantastic costumes. Featuring contributions from filmmaker Les Blank, Burning Man founder Larry Harvey, Star Trek's Mr. Spock, Leonard Nimoy, and beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, the book was published by Oliver Chin ('91). On hand will be Harvey and editor Tracy Swedlow who will help illuminate Traub's unique perspective on this dynamically evolving event. The Great Treasure Hunt
Come join the Harvard Club for an exciting Treasure Hunt/Scavenger Hunt - designed exclusively for our Club - through one of the most fascinating communities in the country. This is no ordinary tourist jaunt, but an unfolding series of clues and riddles designed to take you into and through Hidden Chinatown, to the places that you might miss if you didn't know where to look. Designed for both those who know Chinatown, and those who are newcomers to the area, we will explore the back alleys and exotic spots, and finish with a lunch in one of the better restaurants in Chinatown. We will meet at Portsmouth Square in Chinatown on Saturday, July 22, at high noon. MUNI lines 12, 30, 41, 45 are all nearby; 15 stops right in front. Parking is available in the Portsmouth Sq. garage for $2.50 an hour. Cost for the event, including lunch, will be $20 per person for members (members may bring one guest at member rates) if you register by July 20. For non-members, and members registering after July 20, cost is $30. The entire event, including lunch, should last about three hours. Please join us for what should be a fascinating, fun-filled and eye-opening experience. Register by Paypal buttons above or by calling 415-621-3900. No refunds after July 20. Hike Along Land's End Coastal Trail
What is the wildest place in San Francisco? It might be the Land's End Coastal Trail. Natural and remote, it features million-dollar views of crashing surf, offshore outcrops, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Marin Headlands. Walking is a great way to see our fair city, so join the HCSF on an afternoon hike to the famous Land's End. The trail begins near Ocean Beach and winds its way north and east along the ocean bluffs to China and Baker beaches. In its entirety, Coastal Trail is 11 miles long, although it's not contiguous. A favorite stretch is a 3.5-mile round-trip that follows the most "wilderness-like" section from above the Cliff House Restaurant to 32nd Avenue and El Camino del Mar. Starting with the ocean views from the Merrie Way trailhead, take the trail from the north end of the lot that dips into a canopy of cypress trees. You'll connect to a wide main path, the remains of an old railroad roadbed. The path finishes up at Eagle's Point, a spectacular overlook near 32nd Avenue and across from Lincoln Park Golf Course. Follow its winding staircase down the bluffs for the best views of the day. For more park information, call the GGNRA/Presidio Visitor Center, (415) 561-4323. Or contact the GGNRA/Cliff House Visitor Center, (415) 556-8642 (www.nps.gov/goga). Getting There: Take MUNI bus #38 or #38L to Point Lobos and 48th Avenue. Walk west on Point Lobos for a short distance to the Merrie Way parking lot, just above Louis' Restaurant. The trail leads from the north side of the parking lot. The more hikers, the merrier for this free event. RSVP to july15@harvardclubsf.org. Arrive promptly and bring hiking shoes, water, and appropriate clothing. The hike will last approximately two hours. Attendees can decide to share lunch afterwards. HCSF Annual Dinner
Featured Speaker: Mayor Gavin Newsom
We are proud to announce the Harvard Club of San Francisco Annual Dinner on July 11, which promises to be one of the most exciting ever! The festivities will begin with a reception (no host bar) at the grand mezzanine of the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, where you'll mingle, catch up with old friends, and meet new people. At dinner, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom will be our featured speaker and the recipient of our award for Distinguished Citizen of the Year. We will honor the mayor for his commitment to equality and fairness, his strong support of education, and his dedication to enhancing the city's livability and economic vitality by drawing on innovation and creativity. Not one to shrink from controversy, Mayor Newsom rises to the challenge and sticks to what he thinks is right. We will present two additional awards during dinner. Robert Klein, Chairman of the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine; and Brooke Ellison, AB '00, MPP '04, the first quadriplegic person to graduate from Harvard College and an advocate for stem cell research, will be named Public Service Leaders of the Year. The Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco will be the recipient of our Educator of the Year award. Since the dinner also serves as our year-end membership meeting, new HCSF Officers and Board Members will be presented and officially elected. After the dinner and awards, we invite you to stay for a post-dinner gathering (no-host bar) in the ballroom bar. Not to be missed! SOLD OUT! Registration Closed. No walk-ins. No refunds after June 30th. An Inconvenient Truth Private Movie Screening & Party
You are invited to see one of the most important movies ever made at an exclusive private screening for Harvard alumni and their guests. Private Screening & After Party AFTER PARTY: A 20 second walk from Landmark Embarcadero cinema, celebrate the highly-anticipated movie An Inconvenient Truth at a very convenient After Party featuring Square One organic vodka cocktails, wine & beer, hors d'oeuvres, and cutting-edge solutions to global warming. TICKETS: RSVP: Seats are limited, please register now. Your tickets will be held at Will Call. ABOUT THE FILM: MOVIE WEB SITE: Organizer: Nadine Weil 1997 "Our ability to live is what's at stake" Thank you and hope you can join us! Harvard Club Evening at SF Opera
The Harvard Club of San Francisco and the San Francisco Opera invite you to The Marriage of Figaro on Friday, June 30 at 8 pm. San Francisco Opera is pleased to offer Harvard alumni this special package that includes tickets to the opera and a complimentary wine reception at intermission. Mozart's popular opera, The Marriage of Figaro, is a lovable, comic tour de force full of recognizable music. Our production is set in a sumptuous villa, where Figaro and Susanna find their wedding day turned upside down by a slew of characters scheming to keep them apart. Sung by some of our most beloved artists, this opera is a hilarious and tender exploration of love, infidelity and forgiveness. Great for first-time operagoers. For more information, visit www.sfopera.com/figaro. During intermission, mingle with Harvard alumni at a private wine reception in the War Memorial Opera House. Participants will be sent details and directions to the reception. Current ticketholders are welcome to attend; e-mail steven.rahman@alumni.ksg.harvard.edu for details. Ticket prices: Balcony Rear $40, Balcony Front $65, Balcony Circle $90, Orchestra Rear $95, Dress Circle $110, Grand Tier $150,Orchestra $150, Orchestra Premium $195, Grand Tier Premium $195. To purchase tickets: This offer is available online only, not by phone or in person, and expires June 23, 2006. Offer subject to availability. To order tickets, go to sfopera.com/offer and enter offer code "HARVARD." Marketing and Sales Roundtable
Presented by the Harvard Business School N. Califor. Alumni Association
"Marketing Operations: How it is Changing The Future of Marketing" Enabled by new technology and processes, Bay Area firms are pioneering new approaches to the marketing function, to respond to the challenges of globalization, commoditization, CEO demands, and discerning customer tastes. This change affects all areas of marketing and will impact how marketing interacts with Sales, R&D and the customer. A distinguished panel of executive marketing leaders will discuss how they are addressing these challenges and changing the future of marketing. Hear insights from both the technology and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. Schedule: This Roundtable will explore: What is Marketing Operations? Space is limited so register early! For more information and to register, please visit http://www.hbsanc.org/events/06272006.asp 15 Minutes of Fame
Presented by the Harvard Club of Silicon Valley
Fifteen minutes will be given to each of eight alumni authors to present their books. A Q&A session and book signing will take place after the eight presentations. No need to RSVP. Just show up! Chocolate Tasting Event
Presented by the Harvard Club of Silicon Valley
Join the Harvard Club of Silicon Valley for this Father's Day event! Sample chocolates with professional dessert chefs, and get a step-by-step explanation of how chocolates are made. Cost is just $20 per person. (This is a major savings, as this 3-hour program has a value of $125, but the lower price is a special promotional offer to the club for this particular day.) Deadline to sign-up: June 12 (so that they know how much chocolate to order in advance) Sign-up at or send your name(s) for the RSVP list and a check addressed to: Questions? Email: Nancy Taylor at Nancysetaylor@yahoo.com For more information, please visit www.harvardclub-siliconvalley.org. Ivy League Young Alum Mixer!!!
Please register your response at the e-vite to help us gauge attendance and to help our venue plan! See the e-vite at: Young Alums (20s/30s) of all Ivy League colleges and grad schools are encouraged to join us for another blow out drinks night at Sake Lab! Our last three events each drew over 300 Ivy Leaguers, and this one will be even bigger! Continuing a three year tradition of Young Alum Mixers, we'll gather after work to eat, drink, and be merry. In their continuing bid to be our permanent venue, Sake Lab is giving us exclusive use of the entire place (bar, lounge and restaurant), seven dedicated staff, and a DJ for free. They are also pricing ALL drinks at $4 for the WHOLE event. 6pm to 10pm. For those coming straight from work, the lounge is conveniently connected to Sake Lab's restaurant and sushi bar. So, you can easily grab food with your old classmates or newfound friends. Since Sake Lab is doing so much for us, we would like to give them a fair estimate of attendance. Therefore, we ask that you please click ÒyesÓ ÒnoÓ or ÒmaybeÓ on the e-vite. Spread the word to your Ivy friends! No cover. Enter through the Lounge entrance at 492 Broadway (at Kearney) (look for the blue "Lounge" sign) Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, Yale See you there! "Make Mine a $Million": Business Program Workshops and Celebration
Be inspired... Grow your business from micro to $millions. Presented by the nonprofit Count Me In as part of the National Association of Women Business Owners 2006 Conference, this event will take place in two parts: an afternoon with finalists giving short business presentations to a panel of judges and the audience, and an evening award ceremony with keynote by Dany Levy of DailyCandy. Count Me In provides loans via their online program to women business owners. Make Mine a $Million Business is a program run in partnership with OPEN from American Express, QVC, and Cisco to help women boost their revenues. Celebration Keynote Speaker: Dany Levy, founder of the free insider daily email DailyCandy, will speak on "what's hot, new and undiscovered." Also:
Cost is $60 per person, which includes entrance to celebration. Workshops have limited space. Register now at www.nawbo.org. Workshop and celebration: Hear the 40 finalists give their 4-minute "elevator pitches" to a panel of judges and audience in two simultaneous product and service workshops. Celebrate the award winners immediately following the workshops and hear Dany Levy, founder of DailyCandy. Celebration only: Celebrate the award winners, who will speak on a panel, and hear Dany Levy, founder of DailyCandy. Cost: $28 contribution to Count Me In — PRE-REGISTER & SAVE! This discount is only available online. Go to: www.makemineamillion.org. Full Moon Sea Kayaking in Sausalito
Join HCSF and the Environmental Travel Companions for a Full Moon Kayak paddle on the sheltered water of San Francisco Bay off Sausalito. We’ll launch from Sausalito in time to watch the sunset behind beautiful Mt. Tamalpais and enjoy twilight exploring the houseboats, wharves, and harbor seal haul-outs of Richardson Bay. As the full moon rises, we’ll continue our paddle by moonlight. No experience or special equipment is necessary. We will paddle in stable two- and three-person kayaks, and you will be guided by trained, experienced guides. The Sausalito waterfront is relatively sheltered and this is a paddle suitable for novices. Meeting Place: Schoonmaker Marina, 85 Liberty Ship Way, Sausalito http://www.schoonmakermarina.com/ Meeting Time: 6:00 pm Return to Schoonmaker Marina: 10:00 pm What to Bring: Water, snacks, loose-fitting pants, tennis shoes or water shoes, warm jacket, warm hat. We highly recommend having a late lunch or early dinner before the 6:00 pm meeting time. Dinner will not be provided. Cost: RSVP BY APRIL 20: $7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
