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Wharton Alumni Reunion Schedule

Friday, May 10, 2002
2:00 - 7:30 PM Registration on the Quad
3:00 - 4:30 PM

Alumni/Faculty Exchange:
"Towards Health Equity"
Sponsored by the Leonard Davis Institute

351 Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall
A multi-disciplinary panel of Penn alumni, corporate industry leaders, and researchers examine the new economy's impact on the health care industry and delivery system.

4:00 - 5:30 PM

Executive Education:
Professor Yoram (Jerry) Wind
"Market-driven Strategies for Today's Economy"
350 Steinberg-Dietrich Hall
Professor of Marketing, Director of the SEI Center for Advanced Studies in Management, and author of Convergence Marketing, this award-winning professor will speak on marketing and business opportunities in a post September 11 world. The open discussion format will afford attendees the chance to interact with Professor Wind on this and related topical issues.

5:30 - 8:30 PM All Alumni Reception
(Food Stations/ Open Bar)
Hoover Lounge Patio and Tent
Vance Hall - 37th and Spruce Streets
Join classmates for an evening of great company, good food, and the sounds of jazz.
8:00 - 11:00 PM Class of '97 Nostalgia Night at the MBA Pub
Relive the magic of Thursday Pub night.
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Saturday, May 11, 2002
8:30 - 4:00 PM Registration on the Quad
Continental Breakfast (8:30 AM to 10:00 AM)
9:00 - 10:00 AM The 24th Annual Alumni Run/Walk Sponsored by MBNA
The Run/Walk follows a 5K course through campus and is open to all alumni. Registration begins at 8:15am at 37th and Locust Walk
(Fee - $15).
9:00 - 3:00 PM Technology@Wharton
Register for On-line Services
Sun Lounge - 37th and Spruce Streets
WAVE, Knowledge@Wharton, Lifelong email:  Find out about the Wharton Alumni Virtual Experience (WAVE), the School's online community, as well as other resources now available to Wharton alumni.
9:00 - 5:00 PM Graduate Student Center Open House
3615 Locust Walk
All graduate and professional alumni are invited to visit the GSC! The University's new Graduate Student Center, which opened in September, provides a centrally located home for events and programs, creating an integrated graduate community at Penn.
9:30 - 11:00 AM Executive Education:
Professor Michael Useem
"Leading Up: Learning to Lead a Boss and Building a Culture of Upward Leadership"
Annenberg Center - 3680 Walnut Street

Award-winning professor, consultant, and author of Leading Up: Learning to Lead Your Boss so You Both Win will discuss how the process of upward leadership can ensure that the goals of organizations can be achieved.
11:15 - 11:45 AM "Alumni Town Meeting"
with Penn President Judith Rodin
College Hall, Room 200

President Rodin will assess the University's just-concluded strategic plan, Agenda for Excellence, and will provide her perspective on Penn today.
11:45 - 12:30 PM "Wharton Town Meeting"
with Dean Patrick Harker
351 Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall
Dean Harker will talk about the changing face of Wharton's campus, Huntsman Hall, and will update alumni on other relevant School news.
12:30 - 2:30 PM Picnic Lunch on the Quad
Catch up with friends while picnicking by the tent.
2:30 - 3:00 PM

Penn Parade of Classes
A Penn tradition! The parade will stop at 37th and Locust for Wharton alumni to take their place amongst alumni from all the University's schools.

3:15 - 4:45 PM Executive Education:
Professor Jeremy J. Siegel
"Perspectives on the Market: Are Stocks Still a Buy?"
Annenberg Center - 3680 Walnut Street

Rated the #1 business school professor in the nation, this best-selling author of Stocks for the Long Run will share his perspectives on the future of the stock market.
6:00 - 7:00 PM Reception for MBA Classes of 1927 through 1952
The Inn at Penn
3600 Sansom Street
The members of the MBA Reunion classes of 1927 through 1952 will gather to celebrate their longstanding ties with one another and the school.
7:00 - 12:00 PM MBA Reunion Dinners
Celebrate with classmates over cocktails and dinner. Dance the night away, or just catch up with old friends at MBA class parties.

     Class of '97
          The Ballroom at the Ben
          834 Chestnut Street

     Class of '92
          The Independence Seaport Museum
          Penn's Landing
          211 S. Columbus Blvd. at Walnut           Street

     Classes of '87, '82, '77, '72, '67, '62, '57,       '52, '47, '42, '37, & '32
          The Ballrooms at The Inn at Penn           3600 Sansom Street
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Sunday, May 12, 2002
11:00 - 2:00 PM Farewell Brunch
Sheraton Society Hill

Enjoy a generous breakfast buffet before saying goodbye to classmates and heading home.

Schedule may be subject to slight modification. Please contact the Alumni Affairs office at 215-898-8478 or email us at alumni.affairs@wharton.edu if you have any questions. For more information on University events, please check Penn's website at www.upenn.edu.
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