Last updated 4/12/97
April 1997
| April 16 | The Modern Drama Discussion Group |
| April 17 | Professor Jerry Porras |
| April 23 | French Cooking Class |
| April 25 | Over 30's Singles Event |
| April 26 | Christmas in April |
| April 27 | Washington Careers Event |
| May 17 | Faculty Speaker Event: Richard Vinograd |
| May, June, July Events | The Modern Drama Discussion Group |
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Thursday, April 17 |
In Built to Last, Professor Jerry Porras of the Graduate School of Business at Stanford and co-author Jim Collins (a very popular former lecturer at the GSB) provide new insights and give practical guidance to those who would like to build landmark companies that stand the test of time. In the book, now translated into 9 languages, Porras and Collins selected eighteen long-lasting companies with exceptional performance, and studied each one in direct comparison to one of its top competitors. "We set out to discover the timeless management principles that have consistently distinguished outstanding companies." For more information on this book, check out its listing on www.amazon.com. Professor Porras teaches courses in leadership, interpersonal dynamics, and organizational development and change and also directs Stanford's Executive Program in Organizational Change. Please send check for $8 payable to SBSAA* to: Robert Cole * Please include name(s), class year(s), and phone number. $10 at the door. This event is put on by the Stanford Business School Alumni Association (Washington/Baltimore chapter). |
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Christmas
in April's goal is to improve the lives of low-income, elderly and disabled
District homeowners by strengthening community partnerships, and bringing
neighbors together across economic and ethnic boundaries to make our city
a healthier and more hopeful place to live. Each year in April, thousands
of professional skilled trade workers and other volunteers donate their time
and expertise to rebuild homes and to create a brighter, safer and more livable
environment in the Washington, DC area.
This year the WDCSA will be working together with the Xerox community service department to help repair and rehabilitate the home of an elderly woman and her grandchildren in northeast Washington, DC at this year's Christmas (and Sukkot) in April. People with painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical experience are encouraged to participate (and anyone else who wants to learn!). For information and to sign up, please call: Kendall Andrews |
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In conjunction with
Stanford in Washington, the
Washington DC Stanford Association is pleased to sponsor Washington Careers.
This event is intended for Stanford graduates and current Stanford students
seeking a variety of perspectives on career paths in the Washington DC area.
The Stanford graduates listed below will each speak about their careers and
will then answer questions. This is a unique opportunity to hear from a broad
range of professionals. Seating is limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible
to Stephen Heifetz (202-686-6095)
Speakers include:
This event is FREE but to reserve space, please RSVP to: Stephen Heifetz (202) 686-6095 |
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Faculty Speaker Event: Richard Vinograd, Associate
Professor and Chair, Department of Art Program Schedule
6:15: Event Registration (Outside Graham Auditorium,
Lower Lobby Entrance) About the Museum Exhibit: This exhibition is the first ever in the United States to focus on the brilliant First Emperor of China (Emperor Qin Shihuangdi; 259-210 B.C.), the man who established the country of China and built the Great Wall. Highlights include 14 spectacular life-size terra cotta tomb figures from what is recognized as the archeological find of the century the discovery in 1974 in Xian, China of the magnificent buried army of the First Emperor. The First Emperor: Treasures from Ancient China will be an unforgettable experience of one of the most remarkable times and legacies the world has ever known. This evening is the last that the blockbuster exhibit will be open; afterwards, the statues return to China forever. This evening, Stanford has reserved a premium timed entrance slot for alumni and friends. Don’t miss this opportunity to see, learn, and be entertained. Directions: Walters Art Gallery is located in Midtown Baltimore at 600 North Charles Street, one half mile north of The Inner Harbor. (From Washington DC) I-95 North past Baltimore Beltway to 395 North, Take Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Exit, MLK North approximately 1 mile, Turn right at Druid Hill Avenue, Four blocks down on the left. Parking: Street and pay-lot parking are available. Event Cost: $17 per person, includes faculty lecture, reception, and viewing of the Special Exhibit, First Emperor: Treasures from Ancient China Or, $7, includes faculty lecture and reception. Please send check payable to WDCSA to: Dell Wilkinson Please reply by Friday, May 9, 1997. We regret no refunds thereafter. Reservations that include gallery admission are limited to the first 150 persons. Please reply early to avoid disappointment. Tickets will not be mailed; your name will be held at the door. For additional event information, please call Dell Wilkinson (‘86): (703) 237-4818. |
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May 15: The Heidi Chronicles
To receive messages on-line about the drama discussion group send the message "join theatre" (without the quotation marks) to theatre-req@jskay-consulting.com or visit their Web site at http://www.jskay-consulting.com/theatre/ . Make reservations by contacting: David Sobelsohn |