Alumni | August 9, 2016

Harvard Club of Boston’s new president and renovations

The Harvard Club of Boston’s makeover, and new president

From The September-October 2016 Issue

**The Harvard Club of Boston’s renovated Harvard Hall foyer** | Photograph by Richard Mandelkorn/The Harvard Club of Boston

**The new library-styled restaurant, Veritas** | Photograph by Richard Mandelkorn/The Harvard Club of Boston

The Harvard Club of Boston, established in 1908, has elected its first female president. Belmont resident Karen Van Winkle ’80, vice president of business development and marketing for Creative Office Pavilion, has been among those who helped launch and oversee the renovations that have transformed the Commonwealth Avenue club. The improvements include a new rear entrance and elevator, six overnight room makeovers, numerous cosmetic updates, a revamped athletic club, and a new restaurant, called Veritas.

Published in the September-October 2016 print issue under the headline “New Leader, New Look,” in the Alumni section.

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