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Evening with Professor Michael Sandel
Saturday, Apr 12, 2008
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hosted by Laura and Gary Lauder at their home in Atherton, CA
Over a thousand students pack Harvard's Sanders Theater for Professor Michael Sandel's “Justice” course—an introduction to moral and political philosophy. They come to hear him lecture about great philosophers of the past—from Aristotle to John Stuart Mill—but also to debate contemporary issues that raise philosophical questions—about individual rights and the claims of community, equality and inequality, morality and law. Students are asked to answer the age-old moral reasoning dilemma: what is the right thing to do?
To make this legendary course an educational resource that reaches beyond the Harvard classroom, Harvard recently commissioned a professional production team to film the lectures in broadcast quality video, including student interaction. Last fall, in a new and successful venture in distance learning, the university offered the full set of 24 lectures, titled “Justice Online,” to Harvard alumni worldwide. And now, WGBH, Boston's PBS station, is seeking funding to broadcast the course as a 24-part series on public television.
Laura and Gary Lauder will host Professor Michael Sandel and Harvard alumni at a cocktail reception and fundraising gathering to showcase a screening of a video trailer for this innovative project, followed by a discussion of plans by WGBH and Harvard to bring this exciting course in civic education and moral reasoning to a national audience.
Please join us for this gathering, hosted by Laura and Gary Lauder at their home in Atherton, CA, on Saturday, April 12, 2008, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
Space is limited. Please RSVP to Laura Lauder at 650.323.2111 or at Samantha@Lauderpartners.com.
For more information on Professor Sandel and the Justice Online project go to:
http://athome.harvard.edu/programs/jmr/bio.html
http://harvardmagazine.com/2007/09/justice-on-line.html
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HCSV Annual Dinner, featuring Charles Giancarlo from Silver Lake
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menlo Circus Club
190 Park Lane, Atherton, CA 94027
Please note that registration has closed for this event. Tickets will not be sold at the door. To inquire about availability from last-minute cancellations, please contact info@hcsv.net.
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The ever-popular Harvard Club of Silicon Valley Annual Dinner will be held on March 25th at the Menlo Circus Club. The festivities will begin with a reception at which you'll mingle, catch up with old friends, and meet new people. During dinner, Charles Giancarlo will speak to the club on the topic of "Buying and Selling in Silicon Valley: The Role of M&A in the Tech Capital". Don't miss this exciting event and opportunity to reconnect with your alumni community! 150 people have signed-up already, and registration has closed for this event.
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Menlo Circus Club, 190 Park Lane, Atherton, CA 94027
Cost:
$65 for HCSV Members
$75 for non-members & guests
Schedule of events:
6:00-7:00pm: Cocktail reception (no-host bar)
7:00-8:00pm: Dinner service with opening remarks by HCSV officers
8:00-8:45pm: Guest speaker presentation followed by Q&A
8:45-9:00pm: Closing remarks by HCSV
Charles Giancarlo joined Silver Lake in 2007 as a Managing Director. Mr. Giancarlo has over 25 years of experience in the communications industry. A senior executive at Cisco Systems from 1993-2007, Mr. Giancarlo most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer of Cisco and President of Cisco-Linksys, leading the company's overall product development and management activities. As Chief Development Officer, Mr. Giancarlo directed the activities of half of Cisco's employees, and was directly responsible for Cisco's expansion into a large number of new markets and technologies. His first position at Cisco was Vice President of Business Development, where he developed Cisco's merger and acquisition strategy and practice. Mr. Giancarlo joined Cisco when the company acquired Kalpana, Inc., the pioneer in Ethernet switching, where he was Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development. Prior to joining Cisco, Mr. Giancarlo founded four communications equipment companies and successfully sold two of them to larger companies. Mr. Giancarlo holds a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Brown University, an M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley, and an M.B.A. from Harvard University.
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Please note that registration has closed for this event. Tickets will not be sold at the door. To inquire about availability from last-minute cancellations, please contact info@hcsv.net.
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San Bruno Mountain Habitat Restoration Work Party
Sunday, Mar 16, 2008
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mountain Watch Office
44 Visitacion Ave
Brisbane, CA, 94005
Join park volunteer veteran and Harvard Club member Peter Li for an afternoon of fun doing important habitat restoration work at San Bruno Mountain State and County Park. This event offers Harvard Club members and friends the opportunity to work together outdoors, discover a special Bay Area place, and learn about habitat conservation, local ecology, natural history, and environmental politics.
Harvard luminary E. O. Wilson called San Bruno Mountain a "global treasure", and numbered it as one of only eighteen "global biodiversity hotspots in need of immediate protection", alongside such places as the Usambaa mountain forests of Tanzania and the Columbian Chocó. It is home to a number of endangered species, including some found nowhere else in the world, and also harbors some of the largest known Ohlone shellmound sites, reminders of the native people who preceded us here. As the last major remnant of the unique Franciscan ecosystem that supported native life in the Bay Area for millennia, San Bruno Mountain is truly hidden in plain sight, an underappreciated ecological treasure in our own backyards (just minutes north of San Mateo!). And the mountain has a storied place in the history of the local Bay Area conservation movement as well as on the National scene in the history of the Endangered Species Act.
For today's event, we will join local restoration group San Bruno Mountain Watch for their monthly habitat restoration, which can always use more volunteers. Later in the year we hope to expand on this, combining with San Bruno groups, the California Native Plant Society, and Harvard Club of the Peninsula to adopt our own site on the mountain for sustained restoration efforts. Come show your support for this budding project and feel free to contact Peter (peter.li@ucsf.edu) with any thoughts or ideas.
Meet 12:45 p.m. at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Ave., Brisbane, CA, just off Hwy 101. Work on the mountain changes with the seasons. Today we'll focus on weeding invasive species along the ridge above Buckeye Canyon. Bring water, sunscreen, layered clothes, and sturdy shoes. Gloves and tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own if you have them. Hard rain may cancel; call Peter (415-255-4742) or the Mountain Watch Office (415-467-6631) Sunday morning to check. Also let Peter know if you are available for or interested in carpooling.
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Happy Hour with Harvard, MIT, Princeton, and Stanford
Friday, Feb 29, 2008
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Blue Chalk, 630 Ramona Street, Palo Alto, CA
The Harvard Club of Silicon Valley, MIT Club of Northern California, Princeton Club of Northern California, and Stanford Alumni Association will be having a joint happy hour on Friday, February 29 in Palo Alto! Over 100 people came to our last happy hour, and this time we are expecting even more! Bring your friends and meet new ones over drinks and free appetizers.
There will be name tags so that people from Harvard can identify one another.
The event will be on Friday, February 29th from 6-8pm at Blue Chalk, 630 Ramona Street, Palo Alto, CA.
Tell your friends and RSVP at: www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/QAKOEQTSVCYFDAPYEEQN/hh
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HCSV Monthly Board Meeting
Thursday, Jan 17, 2008
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TBA
HCSV Officer Elections for 2008 are just around the corner and we want YOU! Joining the HCSV Board is a great way to meet other Harvard grads as well as give back to the school and the alumni community in the Bay Area. Come sit in on our Board meeting, meet the officers, and see what's involved. There has been tremendous progress at HCSV this year. Help keep us moving forward and join the leadership team working with people passionate about Harvard. We need volunteers and officers to help organize events, oversee programs and coordinate activities. No one’s too old to be an officer or too young. Everyone’s opinion and views are respected.
If you'd like to attend the Board meeting, RSVP by emailing info@hcsv.net so that we can register you with security.
If you'd like to run for a HCSV officer position, check out the event "HCSV 2008 Officer Elections" for further details. Old and new members are equally encouraged to apply, and feel free to apply with friends!
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HCSV Monthly Board Meeting
Thursday, Dec 20, 2007
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
2800 Sandhill Road, Menlo Park, Suite 150
HCSV Officer Elections for 2008 are just around the corner and we want YOU! Joining the HCSV Board is a great way to meet other Harvard grads as well as give back to the school and the alumni community in the Bay Area. Come sit in on our Board meeting, meet the officers, and see what's involved. There has been tremendous progress at HCSV this year. Help keep us moving forward and join the leadership team working with people passionate about Harvard. We need volunteers and officers to help organize events, oversee programs and coordinate activities. No one’s too old to be an officer or too young. Everyone’s opinion and views are respected.
If you'd like to attend the Board meeting, RSVP by emailing info@hcsv.net so that we can register you with security.
If you'd like to run for a HCSV officer position, check out the event "HCSV 2008 Officer Elections" for further details. Old and new members are equally encouraged to apply, and feel free to apply with friends!
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HCSV 2008 Officer Elections
Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007
12:00 AM - 12:01 AM
Applications and any questions should be emailed to president@hcsv.net.
HCSV Officer Elections for 2008 will be coming up in January and we're looking for new officers. Being a part of the HCSV Board is a great way to meet other Harvard grads, network through organizing events, as well as give back to the school and the alumni community.
It's a very exciting time to join, and we're looking to get a new mix of alumni to lead for next year. Check out the position descriptions below to see what fits your interests. Old and new members of all ages are encouraged to join, and feel free to apply with friends!
If you are interested in serving as an officer, please email Solomon Liou (president@hcsv.net) before December 19th with the position(s) you would like to run for and a brief description on your interests and/or qualifications. We encourage Harvard alumni of all ages and backgrounds to apply, and the responsibilities can be flexible. It's a great way to meet other Harvard alumni, give back to the community, and have fun leading one of the largest Harvard alumni networks in the world!
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2008 HCSV OFFICER POSITIONS:
The HCSV Executive Committee meets once a month to review the status of current initiatives, plan events for the upcoming month, and discuss issues pertinent to the operation of the organization. The HCSV Officer positions are:
President:
Leads club efforts on behalf of its members, Harvard, and community, serving as primary contact between club and HAA, Regional Director, and other club presidents; with club Treasurer, assumes financial management of club; convenes, sets agenda, and presides over meetings; selects committees and appoints chairs; submits annual President's Report to HAA; works with others to ensure continuity within the club.
Secretary:
Manages the club archives, takes minutes at Board meetings, and distributes the minutes out to board members. Supervises mailings and keeps records of all relevant documentation for HCSV.
Treasurer:
Maintains and supervises club bank account; pays club bills and records sources of income; collects and records receipt of annual dues; prepares and submits financial statements to club's executive committee; prepares a full financial report and presents it to membership annually; files club federal and state tax returns, if necessary.
VP of Events (co-chair):
The VP of Events is responsible for creating events for HCSV. In this capacity, the VP of Events works with other board members and volunteers to plan and execute events. Duties include setting event-activity goals and running the Activity Committee.
VP of Membership (co-chair):
The VP of Membership is responsible for managing membership for HCSV. Duties include setting goals for membership, managing the HCSV membership and director list, and developing membership growth strategy.
Radcliffe Co-Chair:
The Radcliffe Chair is responsible for developing events for alumni of Radcliffe College. In this capacity, the Radcliffe Chair works closely with the VP of Events to develop events.
Schools Committee Chair:
The Schools Committee Chair is responsible for leading the Harvard College interview process for Silicon Valley.
Director of Strategic Partnerships:
The Director of Strategic Partnerships is responsible for managing partnerships with external organizations. In this capacity, the Director of Strategic Partnerships works closely with the VP of Events to develop joint events with other organizations.
Webmaster:
The webmaster manages the HCSV website, Yahoo! groups, email lists, and newsletters.
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Ivy Plus PrimeTime Singles Alumni Cocktail Party
Thursday, Dec 13, 2007
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Il Fornaio
327 Lorton Ave
Burlingame, CA 94010
The Harvard Alumni Association invites you to join us for a special Ivy Plus PrimeTime Singles Cocktail Party for Ages 40-55
PrimeTime Alums (age 40-55) of all Ivy League colleges and grad schools are encouraged to join us for an evening of drinks and appetizers in a private room at Il Fornaio in Burlingame.
Sign up early, as there is limited space. We are again shooting for the same balanced gender ratio, which will be kept on a first come, first served basis, with priority given to women that also have a male friend register. In addition to having their male friend register separately, women should note their male friendŐs name in their own registration.
Due to the gender balance requirement, you must provide your email address so that we can confirm your registration via email prior to the event. You must receive this email confirmation to attend. Registrants must be a graduate of Ivy the Plus schools listed below:
Brown, Cambridge, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, MIT, Oxford, Penn, Princeton, Stanford and Yale
Spread the word to your Ivy Plus friends!
Dress: Business casual, $15 cover fee paid in advance at time of registration. Cash bar.
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HCSV Holiday Party
Sunday, Dec 09, 2007
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
51 James Avenue, Atherton, CA (the home of Becky Ranninger and Marc Owen)
Hi HCSV members!
You and your family members are invited to join the Harvard Club of Silicon Valley in celebrating the holidays! Meet fellow Harvard Alumni in the area over food, drinks, and holiday festivities. Whether you're new to the area or have been a long-standing member, this will be a relaxing Sunday afternoon party to connect and re-connect. The main dishes and drinks will be provided by HCSV. Please bring some small snacks/edibles to share.
The cost is free, so just RSVP below so we can make sure there's enough room and food.
Time: Sunday, December 09, 2007, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 51 James Avenue, Atherton, CA - the home of Becky Ranninger and Marc Owen
See who's coming and RSVP at: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/ATRHWCZRZYAKKYIJZDRP/party
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Intercollegiate Happy Hour with Harvard, MIT, and Princeton
Friday, Nov 30, 2007
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Blue Chalk, 630 Ramona Street, Palo Alto, CA
Join the Harvard Club of Silicon Valley, MIT Club of Northern California, and Princeton Club of Northern California for a joint happy hour at Blue Chalk. Meet old and new friends over drinks and free appetizers.
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Harvard Yale Game Telecast
Saturday, Nov 17, 2007
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Dan Brown's, 4141 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Join the Harvard Club of Silicon Valley, the Yale Club of Silicon Valley, and the HBS Association of Northern California as we hold a Harvard Yale Game Telecast at Dan Brown's in Palo Alto. Harvard and Yale are leading the Ivy-league this season, so come out and root for the home team!
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HCSV Monthly Board Meeting
Thursday, Nov 15, 2007
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
2800 Sandhill Road, Menlo Park, Suite 150
HCSV Officer Elections for 2008 are just around the corner and we want YOU! Joining the HCSV Board is a great way to meet other Harvard grads as well as give back to the school and the alumni community in the Bay Area. Come sit in on our Board meeting and get to meet the officers and see what's involved.
There has been tremendous progress at HCSV this year. Help keep us moving forward and join the leadership team working with people passionate about Harvard. We need volunteers and officers to help organize events, oversee programs and coordinate activities to serve everyone’s needs. No one’s too old to be an officer or too young. Everyone’s opinion and views are respected. Please RSVP by emailing info@hcsv.net so that we can register you with security.
NOTE: The date of the meeting has changed. The meeting will be on Thursday, November 15th.
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Speaker Event: Tom Perkins
Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Cabana, 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
Harvard Club of Silicon Valley and Commonwealth Club present a speaker event with Tom Perkins: Founding Partner, Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield and Byers; Author, Valley Boy.
Perkins' presence as a pioneering venture capitalist and entrepreneur has helped drive innovations in the high-tech and biotech industries. He co-founded one of the world's first venture capital firms, with Eugene Kleiner in 1972. Perkins reflects on his career, marriage to Danielle Steel, unexpected resignation from the board of Hewlett Packard and friendships with movers and shakers of Silicon Valley. Perkins earned his MBA from Harvard in 1957.
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Sunday Afternoon Jazz in Atherton
Sunday, Nov 04, 2007
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
51 James Avenue, Atherton, CA 94027
This New Orleans native started singing gospel in his church choir. In high school, he picked up the saxophone and played with the band. After continuing his musical studies at Xavier University, Kenny has been singing and swinging ever since.
Joining the U.S. Navy Band in 1986, for nine years Kenny performed throughout the United States, Asia, Russia, and Australia before before making his home in the Bay Area. He has performed and recorded with many other artists and appeared in the off-Broadway production "Fire at Keaton's Bar and Grill" with Elvis Costello and Deborah Harry in London and New York. You can hear him on several CDs, some available for purchase Sunday afternoon.
His voice? His extraordinary voice with four-octave range evokes the classic styles of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn and the colorations of Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway. But you better hear it yourself; you can catch a preview at Kenny's website:
kennywashingtonvocalist.com
As usual, Kenny is assembling some of the area's top sidemen, so you will have a musical experience not to be missed! And there's not just music but the chance for intimate conversational exchange with all the musicians--an opportunity not available at usual gigs but what makes the HCSV jazz sessions so special. Also as usual, from 4-4:30, you'll sip wine or a non-alcoholic beverage and enjoy nibbles; at 4:30, you take your place in our hosts' gorgeous living room and then enjoy music and conversation that end at 6 p.m.
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Halloween Happy Hour
Friday, Oct 26, 2007
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Blue Chalk
630 Ramona Street,
Palo Alto, CA
Need a place to pre-party before trick-or-treating or making the rounds to all of your other Halloween parties? Then join HCSV on Friday, October 26th for a Halloween Happy Hour!
Appetizers will be served along with all the candy corn, mini-M&Ms and Sugar Daddies that your teeth and waistline can handle!!
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Reception with Kim Malone
Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007
6:30 PM
Google Cafe, 1600 Amphitheatre Pkw, Mountain View, CA 94043.
Speaker: Kim Malone, Senior Director of Google AdSense.
Background: HBS graduate (1996). Previous CEO of CapitalThinking.
What: Kim will discuss strategy, and life in advertisement at Google.
Sponsor: Harvard Club of Silicon Valley.
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Bubbles 'n' Pups
Saturday, Apr 28, 2007
12:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Canine Companions for Independence, Schulz Campus, Gittinger Hall. CCI Address: 2965 Dutton Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
What: Champagne brunch at Canine Companions for Independence (CCI).
What Else: Tour of campus, view of puppies, & demonstrations by dog trainer.
Registration Required By: Saturday, April 14, 2007.
Sponsor: Harvard Club of San Francisco.
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Mapping the Mind
Tuesday, Apr 24, 2007
5:30 PM
Palo Alto Golf & Country Club, 300 Alexis Dr., Palo Alto, CA., 94304
What: A discussion about intersections of Science, technology & Medicine.
Sponsor: Harvard Club of Silicon Valley.
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