REUNION
WEEKEND
24–26 April
2015
alumni.darden.edu/reunion
INSIDE
Program Schedule
Forum Descriptions
Event Details
First Year Reunion • MBA for Executives • Global MBA for Executives • The Abbott Society (1957-1965)
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CONTENTS
Message From Dean Bruner
Program Schedule
Notes
Thank You to Committee Members
Additional Information
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Dear Alumni,
It is my sincere pleasure to
welcome you back to Darden.
Darden enjoys one of the
business school world’s most
vibrant and active alumni
networks. In fact, according
to The Economist, Darden has
the fourth most effective MBA
alumni network in the world.
Each year, alumni actively
participate in the Darden
community by attending
admissions and alumni
receptions around the globe and
returning to Grounds for Reunion
and other events. Alumni also demonstrate their loyalty
through their generosity — for the past four consecutive
years, they have given to the Darden Annual Fund at recordbreaking levels. This Reunion weekend will demonstrate
once again the power of the Darden alumni network.
As I reflect on my 33 years at Darden and my last year as
dean, I have never felt more optimistic about the prospects
for the School. We continue to gain national and international
recognition as never before. Darden is widely regarded as
the “world’s best MBA teaching school” — and for a good
reason: Our faculty, students and alumni succeed. I invite
you to join me for my last State of the School presentation
on Saturday morning in Abbott Auditorium. I will reflect on the
year and introduce you to Dean Designate Scott C. Beardsley,
as we prepare for an exciting new era for Darden.
Best regards,
Robert F. Bruner
Dean and Charles C. Abbott Professor of Business Administration
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FRIDAY 24 APRIL
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Reunion Registration
Saunders Hall, Rosenblum Entrance
Please visit the registration area throughout the weekend for
concierge services, to learn more about The Armstrong Center
for Alumni Career Services and to access the Internet Café
and Charging Station sponsored by the Darden Annual Fund.
10 a.m. – Noon
School Tour
Meet in Registration Area (Saunders Hall, Rosenblum Entrance)
Join current students for a guided tour of the beautiful and
evolving Darden Grounds.
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
First Coffee With International Students
PepsiCo Forum
Learn about residential MBA international student life,
including support services, clubs, activities and current
class demographics. Most importantly, enjoy First Coffee and
engaging conversation with current international students.
This is a special opportunity to share your Darden story —
students want to hear it.
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Hickory Club Members Luncheon
& Panel Discussion
“Darden: 1955 to 2015”
(by invitation only)
Abbott Center Dining Room
Hickory Club members are invited to kick
off Reunion weekend with a special luncheon and panel
discussion at Darden. Darden has come far — fast — since
students first arrived on Grounds in the fall of 1955. Join our
panel of Darden faculty for a discussion about how the School
has evolved and in what ways the core mission and delivery of
the Darden education have remained the same.
Panel Moderator: Peter Rodriguez, Senior Associate Dean for
Degree Programs, Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Professor
of Business Administration
The Hickory Club recognizes donors who have given consistently
each year to Darden for a minimum of three years. Hickory
was Dean Charles C. Abbott’s faithful Labrador retriever and
symbolizes the loyalty of Darden alumni.
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11:30 a.m. – Noon
Grab-and-Go Lunch
Outside Classrooms 130 and 140
Lunch will be provided to registered attendees. Pick up your
lunch before you join a classroom session at noon.
Noon – 1 p.m.
Pragmatic Lean
Elliott Weiss, Oliver Wight Professor of Business Administration
Classroom 130
Lean has been defined as “the relentless pursuit of creating
value through the strategic elimination of waste.” Successful
lean transformations abound in the private sector. In this
session, Professor Weiss will show many examples of how
“lean thinking” can be used in one’s personal life in order to
save money and make time for the fun stuff.
Translate Big Data Into Action
Raj Venkatesan, Bank of America Research
Professor of Business Administration
Classroom 140
The question of how to leverage big data has inspired
conferences, university courses and chief marketing officers
in sore need of guidance on how to get smarter about what
all those numbers are saying. In your organization, how
well do you know which data are relevant and how best
to analyze? How do you use data to make wise marketing
decisions?
1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Planning for the Planning Fallacy
Yael Grushka-Cockayne, Assistant Professor of Business
Administration
Classroom 140
Firms and individuals routinely experience the Planning
Fallacy: Projects are delivered late, over budget or with
reduced scope. But knowing how poor we are at planning,
and exploring some reasons why, could we do a better job at
planning for the Planning Fallacy?
How to Upgrade Your Job Skills for the Coming
Tech Tsunami
Ed Hess, Professor of Business Administration and Batten
Executive-in-Residence
Classroom 50
Artificially intelligent smart machines are on the horizon.
They will displace many professionals. What can you do
better than a smart machine? Are you sure?
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FRIDAY 24 APRIL
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
The Power of Weirdness
Martin Davidson, Professor of Business Administration
Classroom 50
Being weird is a liability; at least, that’s what conventional
thinkers usually say. But in fact, it is quite often the
opposite. By many accounts, Michelangelo was weird —
socially awkward with poor personal hygiene. Yet, he was
the personification of creative brilliance. His achievement,
juxtaposed against his peculiarity, illustrates a powerful
insight: Weirdness can look like a problem but actually be a
needed solution.
Does Impact Investing Require Trade-off
Between Impact and Investing?
Elena Loutskina, Associate Professor of Business Administration
Classroom 140
With the increasing importance of corporate social
responsibility and environmental, social and governance
investment, “Impact Investing” emerged as an asset class
rather than investment philosophy. Do we understand what
it takes to participate? We will discuss the experience of
a leading private equity fund in this booming investment
frontier. What lessons can we draw from its experience?
3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
Becoming an Educational Leader
Classroom 130
Have you ever considered using your leadership skills to
impact public education, perhaps by serving on a school
board or mentoring a superintendent? Darden is more
engaged than ever in preparing leaders to address this
important societal issue. In this interactive session, you will
meet students, faculty and fellow alumni who are engaging —
or interested in engaging — in education leadership.
3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
Women@Darden Update and Reception
Sponsored by Darden’s Office of Engagement Strategies
Classroom 150
A group of faculty, staff, students and alumnae have been
working all academic year to identify and recommend ways
Darden can strengthen female student recruitment, the
student experience and alumnae engagement. Come to this
session to learn about specific recommendations, progress
made and how you can get involved.
3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
The “B” Case—Making Life and Work Transitions
Lili Powell, Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Connie Dunlop, Senior Associate Director, Darden Career
Development Center
Classroom 140
At many points in our lives, we make major work and life
transitions such as committing to a life partner, having
children, changing jobs, finding a second career, retiring and
becoming empty nesters. How do we make these transitions
successfully? Professor Lili Powell and Connie Dunlop, senior
associate director, Career Development Center, will lead an
interactive discussion about the nature of transitions and
how to make them mindfully.
4 – 6 p.m.
Venture Fair
Café 67
Meet and greet current students and community members.
Learn about the new ventures developing in the business
incubator of the U.Va. i.Lab, housed at Darden. The Venture
Fair will showcase the entrepreneurial ideas of the i.Lab
Incubator program. Students appreciate the opportunity to
promote their ventures and receive constructive feedback
from alumni.
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Welcome Cocktail Reception
Saunders Hall, South Lounge
Before heading out to your class event, stop by Saunders
to pick up your registration materials and enjoy a drink with
fellow alumni and favorite professors.
7 p.m. (unless otherwise noted below)
Class Events
Following the Welcome Cocktail Reception, join your
classmates for your Friday night class event. Directions to
the off-site events are available at the registration table.
Buses, unless otherwise noted, will depart at 6:30 p.m. in
front of Saunders Hall.
1957–64 Boar’s Head Inn (Bus provided)
1965 The Home of Lucien and Mary Bass (Bus provided)
1970 The Home of Terry and Courtnay Daniels
(Bus provided; departs at 5:30 p.m.)
1975 The Colonnade Club (Bus provided)
1980 The Home of Brian and Barbee Kennedy
1985 The Home of Ann and Peter Taylor
1990 The Space Downtown 1995 W.L. Lyons Brown III Innovation Laboratory (i.Lab)
(6 p.m. welcome, 7 p.m. dinner)
2000 The Home of Jim and Karen (Kalsi) Chapman
2005
Borrowed & Blue (Adam Healey’s business)
2010 Tent on Flagler Court (7:30 p.m. cocktails, 8:30 p.m. dinner, 9:30 p.m. DJ Party)
2010 EMBA The Home of Paul and Linda Matherne
2014
Abbott Center (7:30 p.m. cocktails, 8:30 p.m. dinner)
Tent on Flagler Court (9:30 p.m. DJ Party)
2014 EMBA Sloney’s Pub (Darden Gatehouse Pub)
2014 GEMBA The Whiskey Jar (6:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY 25 APRIL
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Reunion Registration
Saunders Hall, Rosenblum Entrance
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Yoga Class
Abbott Center Auditorium Lobby
Alumni of all ages and fitness levels are invited to begin
Saturday morning with a yoga class at Darden. Whether you
practice yoga regularly or this is your first experience, enjoy a
quiet morning among friends.
Yoga mats and water will be provided.
7:30 – 9 a.m.
Darden Breakfast and Coffee
Abbott Center Dining Room
Start the day with breakfast before attending the Saturday
morning sessions.
The Abbott Society (Classes 1957–65) will gather in a private
dining room.
8 – 9:45 a.m.
Darden Society Champagne Breakfast
Hosted by Professor John Colley
(by invitation only)
Pavilion VIII on the Lawn
Buses will depart from the steps of Saunders
Hall beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Professor Colley welcomes all 2015 Darden
Society members to join him in his home, Pavilion VIII on the
Lawn. He will offer remarks and reflect on his experiences at
the University. The Academical Village is the perfect setting
to understand the culture and traditions of Mr. Jefferson’s
University and to pay tribute to Jefferson’s belief that learning
is a lifelong and shared process.
The Darden Society recognizes donors who make leadership
gifts of $2,500 or more to Darden each year. Membership also
extends to members of the four most recent classes (2011–14)
at the $1,000 level.
Sponsors’ Circle
$50,000 and above
Principals
$25,000 – $49,999
Leaders
$10,000 – $24,999
Fellows
$5,000 – $9,999
Dean’s Roundtable
$2,500 – $4,999
Abbott Associates
(Classes of 2011–14)
$1,000 – $2,499
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9 – 10 a.m.
Inside Look at University of Virginia
Undergraduate Admissions
Jeannine Lalonde, Senior Assistant Dean of Admission, U.Va.
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Cindy Garver, Managing Director, Alumni Outreach, U.Va. Alumni
Association
Classroom 120
Join Jeannine Lalonde and Cindy Garver for an inside look at
the University of Virginia undergraduate admission process.
Ms. Lalonde will answer many of the frequently asked
questions posed by students and parents. She will discuss
important guidelines and share potential stumbling blocks to
avoid during the application process. Ms. Garver will share
insights regarding the Admission Liaison Program offered by
the Alumni Association.
9 – 10:15 a.m.
Professional Image in the Age of Social Media
Connie English (MBA ’91), Director of The Armstrong Center
for Alumni Career Services at Darden
Classroom 130
Regardless of what stage of your career you are in, your
professional image matters. Today’s myriad of online tools,
networks and resources can help you build your personal
brand. This interactive discussion will introduce you to the
concept of personal branding, encourage you to consider the
value of a personal marketing plan and explore the online
tools that drive market awareness and promote relevancy.
Join us for an engaging conversation.
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
State of the School Address
With Dean Robert F. Bruner and Dean Designate
Scott C. Beardsley
Abbott Center Auditorium
Celebrate Dean Robert F. Bruner, who will return to the faculty
after a dynamic decade-long tenure as dean, and meet
Darden’s next and ninth dean, Scott C. Beardsley.
Charles C. Abbott Award Presentation
Each year, the Office of Engagement Strategies recognizes an
outstanding graduate for his or her contributions to the world
and the Darden community.
Abbott Society Ceremony
Celebrate the Class of 1965 as the graduates are recognized
for their 50 years as alumni and are inducted into the Abbott
Society.
Reunion Giving Check Presentation
Reunions are occasions for alumni to commemorate their
place in Darden’s history, reflect on what Darden means to
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them, and renew and deepen ties to the community. Reunion
is also a time when classes focus their fundraising efforts to
demonstrate their commitment to the School.
11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Foxfield Horse Races
For those who have registered for this event, please meet the
bus at 11:30 a.m., following the dean’s State of the School
address, next to Wilkinson Courtyard. The bus will return to
Darden immediately following the final race.
Noon – 4 p.m.
Wine Tour
For those who have registered for this event, please meet the
bus at 11:30 a.m., following the dean’s State of the School
address, at the bottom of the Saunders Hall steps.
Noon – 4 p.m.
Darden Barbecue and Field Day
Flagler Court
This Darden tradition is open to all alumni, faculty, students
and guests. Enjoy delicious barbecue and take part in a
variety of family activities.
Food will be served until 2 p.m.
1:30 – 4 p.m.
Monticello
Tour Mr. Jefferson’s home and gardens and explore the
Visitor Center. For those who have registered for this event,
the bus will depart at 1:30 p.m. in front of Saunders Hall.
Alumni who drive separately should arrive at Monticello by 2 p.m.
12:30 – 4 p.m.
Lakeside Lunch for the Class of 1975
Home of Jim Mixter (MBA ’75)
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon renewing acquaintances at
Jim Mixter’s lake cottage on Lake Monticello (about 25
minutes east of Darden, near I-64). Simple cookout fare,
refreshments, boat rides and kayaks will be available.
6 – 7:30 p.m.
All-Class Cocktail Reception
Wilkinson Courtyard
Join your classmates for cocktails, and don’t miss your class
photo on the steps of Saunders Hall.
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6:25 – 7:30 p.m.
Class Photographs
Steps of Saunders Hall (Rain Site: Abbott Center Auditorium)
Please wait on the ground level for your time and return to
the cocktail reception via the upper (Whisnand) Terrace.
The Abbott Society (1957-65) will proceed directly to dinner
following their photos.
6:25 p.m.
1970
7:00 p.m.
2000
6:30 p.m.
1975
7:05 p.m.
2005
6:35 p.m.
1980
7:10 p.m. 2010
6:40 p.m.
1985
7:15 p.m. 2010 EMBA
6:45 p.m.
1990
7:20 p.m.
Abbott Society (1957-65)
6:55 p.m.
1995
7:25 p.m.
1965
7:30 – 9 p.m.
Class Dinners
Abbott Society (1957–64)
Abbott Center – Second Floor
1965
The Camp Library – Foyer
1970
The Camp Library – Reading Room
1975
The Camp Library – Atelier
1985
South Lounge
1980, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005
Abbott Center Dining Room
2010, 2010 EMBA, 2014, 2014 EMBA, 2014 GEMBA
Tent on Flagler Court
9 p.m. – Midnight
North Grounds Gala Dance
Enjoy dessert, dancing and drinks under the tent — a Darden
Reunion tradition.
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SUNDAY 26 APRIL
8 a.m. – Noon
Farewell Brunch
Abbott Center Dining Room
Stop by Darden for one last opportunity to visit with friends.
Grab a bite to eat on your way out of town.
9 a.m. – Noon
Class of 2005 Farewell Brunch
Home of Charles Seilheimer (MBA ’05)
Enjoy a casual Bodo’s bagel brunch and visit with friends at
the home of classmate Charles Seilheimer before departing
Charlottesville.
9 a.m. – Noon
Class of 2014 Farewell Brunch
Home of Professor Yael Grushka-Cockayne
Enjoy a casual Bodo’s bagel brunch and visit with classmates
at the home of Professor Yael Grushka-Cockayne before
departing Charlottesville.
1 – 4 p.m.
Lakeside Open House for the Class of 1975
Home of Jim Mixter (MBA ’75)
Enjoy additional casual time at Jim Mixter’s lake cottage
before heading home.
DARDEN EXCHANGE
BOOKSTORE
Welcome to Alumni
Reunion Weekend!
Please stop by the store during special Reunion
weekend hours.
Friday, 24 April: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, 25 April: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, 26 April: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Darden Exchange is located in the C. Ray Smith Alumni Hall wing
of the Inn at Darden across the road from the Camp Library
Enjoy a 15% discount
on clothing and gifts
(Discount does not apply to diploma frames, recognition chairs,
graduation announcements or books. Discount cannot be combined with
other discounts.)
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NOTES
MONDAY – FRIDAY:
7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
SATURDAY & SUND
AY:
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
sharkmountaincoffee
.com
621 Nash Drive
Located in the W.L.
Brown III InnovationLyons
Laborator y (i.Lab)
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Thank You to Our 2015
1965
Lucien Bass+
Tom Cordlev
Frank Ellett*
1970
John Booth
Bob Bordogna
Don Curtis
Terry Daniels+
Gordon Herring
Don Hobsonv
Carl Howk
Greg Robertson
Terry Stuart
Bill Welsh
Jack Young* 1975
Bruce Bowers
Glenn Dozier
Gordie Grand
Peyton Hamrick
Mark Howell*
Tom Hudson
Jim Mixterv
John Musgrave
Stacy Vermylen
1980
Greg Islan
Hal Justice
Brian Kennedy+
Frank Kinderv
Doug Moore
Claire Terry*
1985
Lee Bandlowv
Perk Bandlowv
Suki Stone Carson
Peter Del Presto
Cathy Edwards
Bob Hugin
Lisa Jones
Celia Martin
Mary McCall
Lee Murray
Polly O’Brien
Tom Paine
Bob Reeve
Jimmy Rose
Joyce Rothenberg
Adele Stotler
Ann Taylor+
Tom Taylor*
Jamie Totten
1990
Dorothy Batten
Jane Scott Cantus
Giles Fox
Scott Gakenheimer
Ira Green
Reenst Lesemann
Sean McGee
Sue McGee
Heather McGrew*
Kristin Nielsen Merlo
Noell Michaels
Dave Mulhollandv
Bill Wilson
1995
Alicia Allen
Liz Baystonv
Supriya Desai*
Ann (Sheehy) Fowler
Brand Fowler
Barbara Hall*
Felicia Kantor Hendrix
Jason Kurtz
Thank you to our faculty participants for their help in creating
such a strong Reunion program.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Darden
Annual Fund in honor of your reunion and Dean Bob Bruner’s
last term as dean.
If you are interested in serving as a class volunteer, please
reach out to one of your co-chairs.
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Reunion Committees
Dina (Scamardo) Mackney
Richard MacLean
Brad Macomber
Gina (Northern) Merritt
Michelle Montague-Mfuni
Jay Mulay
Aki Nakano
Conan Owen
Walt Pickell
Emily (O’Neill) Wander
Mitch Wander
John Pendleton
Kyle Power*
Tack Richardson
Elvis Rodriguez
Jacki Thompsonv
Meredith Valentine*
Rob Walshv
2000
Paul Matherne+
Meghan Welch*
Jim Chapman+
Karen Kalsi Chapman+
Chris Duffusv
Jen Finn
Barbara Kim
Serena Matsunaga
Erik Thoresenv
2005
Cathy Ackerson
Alyssa Franklin
Adam Healey+
Neal Hoffman
Sheyna Horowitz◊
Cherbury Huntv◊
Fabiano Lopes Lynn Manthy
ToTran Nguyen*
Charles Seilheimer+
Joel Selzer
Katie (Cunningham)
Thomas
2010
Jen Andrasko
Jacqueline Grace*
Ricardo Lopez Zorilla
Adriano Maesanov
Zach Manis
Irene Mastelliv
2010 EMBA
Thurman Ballard
David Bonenfant*
Eric Brunev
2014
Bill Besash
Brandon Guichardv
Meghan Guinee
Genie Ko
Margot Sakoian*
Amber Sharif
Himanshu Singh*
Jennifer Souers
Alison Stewart
Matt Sullivanv
Yue Zhu
2014 EMBA
Don Auerbach
Leo Basola
Judy Colev
Mark Coster
Maury Denton*
Kyle Evans
Ann Gray
Hughes Melton
Lauren Tipton
Chintan Tripathi
2014 GEMBA
Cozy Bailey*
Stephanie Scuderiv
vClass Agent
*Class Secretary
◊Reunion Chair
+Class Event Host
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Abbott Society Hospitality Lounge
Dean’s Conference Room
For those alumni who have reached their 50th reunion
milestone (1957–65), we are pleased to offer an exclusive
hospitality lounge during registration hours. Relax between
sessions, enjoy a complimentary beverage or use the space
as a “drop in” location to meet your classmates.
Attire
For Saturday evening events, we recommend cocktail attire,
while at other events we invite you to dress casually.
Parking Information
Parking is available along Duffy Boulevard (D-9), in the
Darden Parking Garage (D-10) and in the Faculty Lot (D-1).
PLEASE RECYCLE YOUR NAME BADGE
AND LANYARD AT THE END OF THE
WEEKEND IN THE PROVIDED BINS.
For assistance
managing your
career, contact the
ARMSTRONG
CENTER FOR
ALUMNI CAREER
SERVICES.
We review resumes, provide job search
strategies and individual career coaching.
[email protected]
+1-434-924-4876
www.darden.virginia.edu/acs
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As Dean Bruner often says,
“Great leaders step forward.”
During his last term as dean, we ask
you to step forward in his honor.
THREE WAYS TO CELEBRATE
DEAN BRUNER
SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION
Thank Dean Bruner for his 10 years of service
as dean by making your Reunion year gift to
the Darden Annual Fund. We want to honor him
by achieving 50 percent alumni participation
before the fiscal year ends on 30 June.
MAKE A GIFT at alumni.darden.edu/givenow
SHARE YOUR STORY
We want to hear your stories and memories of
Dean Bruner and the impact he’s had on you
and Darden.
SHARE at alumni.darden.edu/deanbrunerstory
POST VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
If you’re active on social media, share your
story on Twitter via #deanofthedecade or on
our Facebook page.
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