Harvard Business School

Private-equity entrepreneur Sir Ronald Cohen speaks at Class Day, May 26, at 2:30 p.m.

Events begin with the Dean's Award breakfast, open to award recipients and their guests, on Wednesday, May 26, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the dean's house. The HBS Leadership Fellows program will hold a brunch, open to fellows and their guests, the same day from 10:30 a.m. to noon, in the Spangler Center Williams Room.

Sir Ronald Cohen, M.B.A. ’69, chair of The Portland Trust and Bridges Ventures, will speak at Class Day, Wednesday, May 26, at 2:30 p.m. on Baker Lawn. A reception follows at 4 p.m.

George F. Baker Scholars and their guests are invited to a dinner on Wednesday, May 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

On Commencement Day, Thursday, May 27, degree candidates will aseemble at 6:30 a.m. in front of Kresge Hall for the procession to Harvard Yard. Following the ceremonies, graduates and their guests are invited to lunch at Shad Hall and the tennis courts.

The HBS diploma ceremony will be held Thursday, May 27, from 12:30 to 2:45 p.m., on Baker Lawn. A reception will follow from 2:45 to 3:45 at the Shad tennis courts. No tickets are required for either of these events.

Visit the HBS Commencement webpage for more information.

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