Reunion
If you are interested in sponsoring Reunion 2025 through your corporation, please contact Giorgio Castoldi, Senior Associate Director, Corporate Relations and Major Gifts.
Register For Reunion 2025, May 30–31
Reunion will celebrate classes ending in 0 and 5 and the Class of 2024. We are excited to provide Reunion-year alumni exclusive access to our new home in Manhattanville, intellectual programming, networking opportunities, and evening receptions and celebrations with your class.
Reunion 2024
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Reunion 2023
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Reunion 2022
Feel free to browse selected photos from Reunion 2022, or view selected public videos here. The entire collection of photos and videos is posted on MyCBS.
Schedule
Friday, May 30
We are excited to celebrate with you on our Manhattan campus and around New York City!
Daytime Program
ADVANCE REGISTRATION: $75 DAY-OF/ON-SITE: $100
1st Reunion Year ADVANCE REGISTRATION: $40
1st Reunion Year DAY-OF/ON-SITE: $50
The following tables will be avaiable all day long in David Geffen Hall
- Manhattanville Tours and Information
- Make a Gift On-site
- Career Management Center
- Columbia Publishing
- 1754 Society
- Admissions
- Executive Education
- CBS SWAG Store
Manhattanville Tours
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m., David Geffen Hall, Lobby
We will be offering tours of Manhattanville at this time to a limited number of participants. Registration in advance is required. Tour attendees will depart from the lobby of David Geffen Hall.
School Update with Dean Costis Maglaras
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m., David Geffen Hall, Leon G. Cooperman '67 Commons
- Costis Maglaras, Dean of Columbia Business School
Fireside Chat with Dean Costis Maglaras and Jim Keyes ’80, Chairman, Key Development LLC
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., David Geffen Hall, Leon G. Cooperman '67 Commons
- Costis Maglaras, Dean of Columbia Business School
- Jim Keyes ’80, Chairman, Key Development LLC
Join Costis Maglaras, Dean of Columbia Business School and Jim Keyes ’80, Chairman, Key Development LLC, in this fireside chat.
Reunion Luncheon
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m., Henry R. Kravis Hall, Robert F. Smith ’94 Dining Hall, 2nd Floor
Catch up with fellow alumni while relaxing in Columbia Business School's new Manhattanville campus. A wide array of food options will be available.
Faculty Talks
1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m., David Geffen Hall, Leon G. Cooperman '67 Commons
Join our CBS Thought Leaders for their TEDx-style mini-talks on a variety of dynamic topics.
- Carri Chan, Improving Healthcare with AI: Data-Driven Transformations to Access, Costs, and Care
- Bruce Usher, Climate Change: Fear and Hope
- Jorge Guzman, Why Founders Matter: their Role in Entrepreneurial Strategy
- Sandra Matz, Mindmasters: The Data-Driven Science of Predicting and Changing Human Behavior
- Stephan Meier, The Employee Advantage
Intermission
- Michael Morris, Tribal Psychology in the Current Times
- Dan Wang, Why Network Brokers Succeed Where Others Fail
- Laura Veldkamp, Data Transactions in an AI Economy
- Adam Galinsky, Are you an Inspirational Leader?
FACULTY/STAFF + ALUMNI Networking Session
3:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m., Location TBD
Join this session to network with Columbia Business School faculty, school leaders, department heads and staff - get to know more about CBS firsthand. Refreshments will be served.
Manhattanville Tours
3:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m., David Geffen Hall, Lobby
We will be offering tours of Manhattanville at this time to a limited number of participants. Registration in advance is required. Tour attendees will depart from the lobby of David Geffen Hall.
Evening Program
Manhattanville Mingle
5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m., Across Manhattanville Campus
Join us for this fun welcome-back celebration at Manhattanville campus. Enjoy DJs, karaoke, photo booths, adult-sized outdoor and indoor games, and much more. There will be food trucks (The Little Hot Dog Wagon, Souvlaki GR, Birria Del Toro Rojo) present, as well as heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts (including Sugar Hill Creamery), open bar, and soft drinks. Children are invited to attend this casual program and there will kid-zone catering as well.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION: $125 DAY-OF/ON-SITE: $150
1st Reunion Year ADVANCE REGISTRATION: $100
1st Reunion Year DAY-OF/ON-SITE: $125
CHILDREN Aged 12 & Under ADVANCE REGISTRATION: $50
CHILDREN Aged 12 & Under DAY-OF/ON-SITE: $75
CHILDREN Aged 13-20 ADVANCE REGISTRATION: $75 DAY-OF/ON-SITE: $100
Saturday, May 31
We are excited to celebrate with you on our Manhattan campus and at iconic venues around New York City!
Daytime Program
Includes lunch and refreshments.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION: $75 DAY-OF/ON-SITE: $100
1st Reunion Year ADVANCE REGISTRATION: $40
1st Reunion Year DAY-OF/ON-SITE: $50
CBS Central Park Jog
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m., Central Park (location to be shared)
Join us for a morning group jog through Central Park. Attendees will be required to sign a waiver in advance of the event.
Morning Yoga
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., Manhattanville Campus
Join us for an outdoor morning yoga session at Manhattanville campus led by Method Collective.
Manhattanville Tours
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m., David Geffen Hall, Lobby
We will be offering tours of Manhattanville. Registration in advance is required. Tour attendees will depart from the lobby of David Geffen Hall.
11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m., David Geffen Hall, Leon G. Cooperman '67 Commons
Rita McGrath, Academic Director in Executive Education, Executive Education
A strategic inflection point is a shift in the environment that creates a step-change in what is possible. When they happen, they feel as though they came out of the blue. But, if we consistently pay attention to weak signals and leading indicators we can avoid being taken by surprise. In this talk, Columbia’s Rita McGrath will share insights from her most recent book and answer questions.
Climate & Social Impact Pitch and Networking Session | CONCURRENT
11:00 a.m. –12:30 p.m., David Geffen Hall, CBS Women in Leadership Board Rooms, 3rd Floor
Are you looking to learn about innovative climate change initiatives that CBS alumni are working on? Do you want to share about your impact projects or organizations that are working to tackle social and environmental challenges? Are you seeking connections with alumni who have interests in sustainability and social impact areas?
This session will have a lightning round of presentations from a variety of MBA and EMBA alumni, as well as structured time to network with each other in subject areas and open roundtables. It’s fun, easy, and informal!
You are invited to apply to present your social or environmental project, business venture, organization, or initiative to the audience at Reunion during this “Climate & Social Impact” session. After the pitches, there will be structured networking for all attendees, by subject area.
Apply by May 9, 2025
Reunion Luncheon
12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m., Henry R. Kravis Hall, Robert F. Smith ’94 Dining Hall, 2nd Floor
Catch up with fellow alumni while relaxing in Columbia Business School's new Manhattanville campus. A wide array of food options will be available.
12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m., David Geffen Hall, Leon G. Cooperman '67 Commons
Learn from leading executive search recruiters and board members about what boards look for today, how you can successfully be considered for a boardroom seat, and the roles, responsibilities, and obligations of board service.
This career panel offers CBS alumni a chance to learn:
- The process for getting on a board
- The benefits and/or risks of board service
- The differences between serving on a nonprofit, private, and public board
- The recruitment criteria behind real-life examples of successful board searches
Registration is required! Please RSVP
Guest Speakers include:
- Leo Espinoza ‘02, Spencer Stuart, Consultant and core member of the firm’s CEO and Board Practices
- Jason Henderson, Heidrick & Struggles’ New York, Partner; Private Equity practice leader, Heidrick Consulting
- Raji Kalra ’04, Action Against Hunger, Interim CFO and Administrative Officer
- Tess Mateo ’97, AQAL Capital and the United Nations on Gender and Climate, Senior Advisor; CXCatalysts, Managing Director
Manhattanville Tours
12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m., David Geffen Hall, Lobby
We will be offering tours of Manhattanville at this time to a limited number of participants. Registration in advance is required. Tour attendees will depart from the lobby of David Geffen Hall.
1:45 p.m. -2:45 p.m., David Geffen Hall, Leon G. Cooperman '67 Commons
Gernot Wagner, Senior Lecturer in Discipline of Economics in the Faculty of Business Economics Division, and Faculty Director, Climate Knowledge Initiative, Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change
Late last year, Texas surpassed California in total solar power installations -- not because of state-level climate policies, but because solar PV is the cheapest source of electricity in history. The clean-energy revolution is not a matter of if but when. Businesses and economies who embrace -- and channel it -- will gain competitive advantage.
1:45 p.m. -2:45 p.m., David Geffen Hall, Leon G. Cooperman '67 Commons
Hear from CBS entrepreneurs as they share the inside journey of the challenges they faced, the setbacks they overcame, and the pivotal role the CBS community played in shaping their startups. Whether you're an aspiring founder, a venture investor, or simply curious about the startup world, this panel will offer invaluable insights into the highs, lows, and lessons of building a business.
Guest Speakers will be announced shortly.
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Discover local businesses in the Manhattanville Area! Alumni are welcome to visit local venues for discounted coffee, beverages, food, or alcohol.
More information to come soon!
Evening Program
7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
2024 MBA & EMBA Reception
Join your classmates and mingle over passed hors d’oeuvres, dinner stations, sweet treats, and open bar in a final celebration of Reunion weekend.
Zuma New York
261 Madison Ave
(between 38th and 39th Street)
ADVANCE REGISTRATION: $175 DAY-OF/ON-SITE: $200
2020 & 2015 Reception
Join your classmates and mingle over passed hors d’oeuvres, dinner stations, sweet treats, and open bar in a final celebration of Reunion weekend.
Tribeca 360
10 Desbrosses Street, 12th Floor
(between Hudson Street and Greenwich Street)
ADVANCE REGISTRATION: $225 DAY-OF/ON-SITE: $300
2010 & 2005 Reception
Join your classmates and mingle over passed hors d’oeuvres, dinner stations, sweet treats, and open bar in a final celebration of Reunion weekend.
City Winery New York City
25 11th Avenue
(Pier 57)
ADVANCE REGISTRATION: $225 DAY-OF/ON-SITE: $300
2000 Reception
Join your classmates and mingle over passed hors d’oeuvres, dinner stations, sweet treats, and open bar in a final celebration of Reunion weekend.
Zuma New York
261 Madison Ave
(between 38th and 39th Street)
Join your classmates and mingle over passed hors d’oeuvres, plated multi-course dinner, dessert, an open bar in a final celebration of Reunion weekend.
Thompson Central Park Hotel
119 W 56th St. 3rd FL, New York, NY 10019
(between Sixth and Seventh Avenues)
Schedule
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Speakers
Carri Chan
Professor Chan teaches the MBA core Operations Management course and the MBA electives, The US Healthcare System: Structures and Strategies; Healthcare Management, Design, and Strategy; and The Analytics Advantage. Her research is in the area of healthcare operations management. Her primary focus is in data-driven modeling of healthcare systems. Her research combines empirical and mathematical modeling to develop evidence-based approaches to improve patient flow.
Leo Espinoza ’02
Leo Espinoza specializes in senior-level executive search in the Global Industrial, Global Energy, Private Equity, Financial Officer, Supply Chain and Board Practices. He is a core member of the firm’s CEO and Board Practices. Leo brings more than two decades of experience with domestic and multinational organizations in a variety of industries, and additionally provides search expertise in the business and professional services as well as the transportation and third-party logistics industries.
Extensive executive search and leadership expertise
Adam Galinsky
Adam Galinsky is the Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Paul Calello Professor of Leadership and Ethics at the Columbia Business School.
Professor Galinsky has published more than 300 scientific articles, chapters, and teaching cases in the fields of management and social psychology. His research and teaching focus on leadership, negotiations, diversity, decision-making, and ethics.
Jorge Guzman
Dr. Jorge Guzman is an associate professor at the Management Division in Columbia Business School. Jorge received his PhD from the Sloan School of Management at MIT, and was previously a postdoc at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and a lecturer at MIT Sloan.
Jason Henderson
Partner in Heidrick & Struggles’ New York office and is the Private Equity practice leader for Heidrick Consulting. He focuses on executive human capital consulting services in global private equity across mid to large-cap PE firms, including executive assessment, C-Suite team development and acceleration, CEO succession, and board effectiveness. Jason has been providing executive assessment, executive and C-Suite Team coaching in the PE sector for more than 15 years.
Raji Kalra ’04
Raji has a diverse range of experiences having served as Chief Executive, Board Director, CFO, COO, and strategy professional within the corporate and non-profit world. She has been a founding board member of two organizations and has sat on an additional six non-profit boards in various capacities from general member to Treasurer and Board Chair.
James W. Keyes ’80
James W. Keyes is the chairman of Wild Oats Marketplace, a position he’s held since 2012. He was previously the CEO of Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Markets, a new format for healthy, convenient food stores, and served as chairman and CEO of Blockbuster, Inc.
Costis Maglaras
Costis Maglaras is the 16th Dean of Columbia Business School, and the David and Lyn Silfen Professor of Business at Columbia University. Costis received his BS in Electrical Engineering from Imperial College, London, in 1990, and his MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 1991 and 1998, respectively. He joined Columbia Business School in 1998, when he joined the Decision, Risk and Operations Division.
Tess Mateo ’97
Tess is Senior Advisor to AQAL Capital and the United Nations on Gender and Climate; and Managing Director of CXCatalysts, which develops public private partnerships in clean energy, water, sustainable food, and health. With her global networks developing “green economy” jobs, she is a sought-after collaborator and is a US W20 delegate to the G20. Prior to CXCatalysts, Tess spent nearly a decade working for PwC’s Global CEO. She directed his strategic initiatives after spending 20+ years restructuring Fortune 1000 companies around the world.
Sandra Matz
Sandra Matz takes a Big Data approach to studying human behavior in a variety of business-related domains. She combines methodologies from psychology and computer science – including machine learning, experimental designs, online surveys, and field studies – to explore the relationships between people’s psychological characteristics (e.g. their personality) and the digital footprints they leave with every step they take in the digital environment (e.g. their Facebook Likes or their credit card transactions).
Rita McGrath
Rita McGrath is a best-selling author, a sought-after advisor and speaker, and a longtime faculty member at Columbia Business School.
Stephan Meier
Stephan Meier is currently the chair of the Management Division and the James P. Gorman Professor of Business at Columbia Business School. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Zurich, was previously a senior economist at the Center for Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and taught courses on strategic interactions and economic policy at Harvard University and the University of Zurich. His research interest is in behavioral strategy.
Michael Morris
Michael Morris is the Chavkin-Chang Professor of Leadership at CBS and also serves as Professor in the Psychology Department of Columbia University.
Bruce Usher
Bruce Usher is a Professor of Professional Practice and the Elizabeth B. Strickler '86 and Mark T. Gallogly '86 Faculty Director of the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change at Columbia Business School. The Tamer Institute educates on the use business knowledge, entrepreneurial skills, and management tools to address social and environmental challenges. Professor Usher teaches courses on climate change, finance and business, and is a recipient of the Singhvi Prize for Scholarship in the Classroom, the Lear Award, and the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence.
Laura Veldkamp
Laura Veldkamp is the Leon G. Cooperman Professor of Finance & Economics at Columbia University's Graduate School of Business, with an economics Ph.D. from Stanford. She has been a board member and chair of the governance committee for the American Finance Association, an editor of the Journal of Economic Theory and a frequent keynote speaker at prestigious academic conferences in both finance and economics.
Gernot Wagner
* It's pronounced like "juggernaut" without the "jug."
Gernot Wagner is a climate economist at Columbia Business School. His research, teaching, and writing focus on climate risks and climate policy.
Dan Wang
Dan Wang is Lambert Family Professor of Social Enterprise and (by courtesy) Sociology at Columbia Business School, where he is also the Co-Director of the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change. His research examines how social networks drive social and economic transformation through the analysis of global migration, social movements, organizational innovation, and entrepreneurship.
FAQ
Registration
Can I buy tickets on-site when I arrive?
- We strongly recommend for everyone who is interested in attending Reunion to register well in advance of Reunion weekend.
- Space is limited at some of our Reunion venues, and tickets will sell out and become unavailable if venues reach capacity.
- Day-of/on-site pricing is significantly higher than regular pricing. To see the pricing structure for each Reunion event, please review our weekend schedule.
Can I bring a guest?
- Yes! You are welcome to bring guests to Reunion, regardless of whether or not they attended Columbia Business School. All guests must be registered, and we recommend that you register your guests early to reserve their space, especially at our evening events.
- Reunion weekend events are best suited for adults who are aged 21+. Children are, however, invited to the Manhattanville Mingle event on Friday, May 30th. See schedule for more details.
I already registered, but can I change something on my registration?
- If you have already registered through our registration portal, you should have received a confirmation email. In that email, there is a link that you can use to edit your registration, add a guest, give a gift, etc. directly.
- You can edit your registration at any time before or during Reunion weekend, but pricing for additional events added to your registration will follow our date-based pricing (e.g. if you initially registered during the Early Bird period but decided to add an additional event day-of, you will be charged day-of pricing).
- To see the pricing structure for each Reunion event, please review our weekend schedule.
Cancellation Policy
In the event that you are unable to attend Reunion 2025 and need to cancel your event registration, please note the following:
- You can utilize the link in your confirmation email to update your registration and cancel any time prior to the date and time of the scheduled event.
- We will not be able to cancel or provide a refund once an event has begun/concluded.
- Please contact [email protected] with any questions or concerns regarding this policy.
Travel & Activities
How do I get there?
- The physical address for David Geffen Hall is the following:
645 W 130th Street, New York, NY 10027 - Here is a campus map to reference throughout the weekend.
- We recommend using public transportation to access the campus at Manhattanville, when possible. The closest subway stop is the 1 train stop at 125th St. For navigation information and live updates, please refer to the MTA website.
Where can I park?
- There is no parking garage inside our Manhattanville Campus. However, there are several public parking garages available nearby as well as limited street parking.
Is there a hotel discount?
- If you are visiting the city and in need of a hotel room, CBS has negotiated special rates for alumni coming for Reunion.
Thompson Hotel
Use this booking link or call 877-803-7534 or 402-952-1162 and reference the Columbia Business School Reunion Room Block.
The Wallace
Use this booking link or call 1-800-833-9622 and request the rate for the “Columbia Business School Alumni” group. For more information, visit www.thewallace.com.
Hotel Belleclaire
Use this booking link to reserve your room at a special rate. Rates expires on 4/29/25. If you have any issues with booking please contact:
Amanda Tedesco
Sales Coordinator
212-453-4075
[email protected]
Where can I eat near campus? Get a cup of coffee?
- Lunch and light refreshments will be provided with your ticket to daytime programming on campus
- However, there are several restaurants in the area, such as Pisticci, Jin Ramen, The Expat, Fumo, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, and more.
- For coffee, there is a Joe Coffee inside David Geffen Hall, and Dear Mama is a coffee shop located inside the Jerome L. Greene Science Center next door.
Experience
Who’s coming?
- To find out which classmates will be celebrating with you at Reunion, check out our Who’s Coming list!
- Please note that all registrants have the choice of opting in or out of appearing on the public Who’s Coming list, so this list only includes those who opted in.
What do I wear?
- Please feel free to attend Reunion in whatever attire feels best to you. We recommend business casual for daytime programming and business casual or cocktail attire for evening events.
Where can I get CBS swag to wear and use at Reunion?
- We have an online shop featuring CBS-branded apparel, drinkware, and accessories that you can purchase prior to Reunion weekend!
Will there be a coat check on campus?
- There will be complimentary coat check inside David Geffen Hall during the day all weekend. We do not recommend bringing any suitcases, large parcels, etc. with you when you arrive on campus.
Will there be a workspace available?
- You are welcome to work in the café area inside the David Geffen Hall lobby, and we will have a workspace inside Henry R. Kravis Hall as well.
- Space will be limited and first come, first served. Please bring your own cables and chargers as only outlets will be available.
Can I take a campus tour?
- Tours of our Manhattanville campus will be offered to a limited number of participants on Friday and Saturday. Registration in advance is required. Please review our weekend schedule for tour times. Tour attendees will depart from the lobby of David Geffen Hall.
Will childcare be provided on-site?
- No, childcare will not be available at Reunion. Please note that Reunion weekend events are best suited for adults who are aged 21+. Children are, however, invited to the Manhattanville Mingle event on Friday, May 30th. See schedule for more details.
Is there a lactation room available?
- Yes, we have a wellness room on campus that can be reserved in advance for lactation purposes. If you anticipate needing that space during Reunion weekend, please contact [email protected] to reserve a time.
Then and Now
Take a trip down memory lane and review some of the standouts from past Reunion years (including Platinum years ending in 0 and 5! For each year, check out:
- Billboard Number 1 Song
- Academy Award, Best Picture
- Best Broadway Musical
- Nobel Prize Winner - Economics Division
- NBA Finals
- Notable Inventions
- Forbes 500 - Highest Revenue Company
- Columbia Business School Dean
1st Reunion (Class of 2024)
Billboard number 1 song
“Lose Control” by Teddy Swims
Academy Award, Best Picture
Oppenheimer
Best Broadway Musical
The Outsiders
Nobel Prize Winner - Economics Division
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson - “for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity”
NBA Finals
Boston Celtics def. Dallas Mavericks, 4-1
Notable Inventions
AlzPath developed the first commercial blood test that detects neurodegeneration.
Forbes 500 - Highest Revenue Company
Walmart
Columbia Business School Dean
Costis Maglaras
5th Reunion (Class of 2020)
Billboard number 1 song
“Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd
Academy Award, Best Picture
Parasite
Best Broadway Musical
Moulin Rouge!
Nobel Prize Winner - Economics Division
Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson - “for improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats”
NBA Finals
Los Angeles Lakers def. Miami Heat, 4-2
Notable Inventions
OpenAI's GPT-3, a large language model, was launched in 2020, enabling more sophisticated automated writing solutions for tasks like generating content and product descriptions.
Forbes 500 - Highest Revenue Company
Walmart
Columbia Business School Dean
Costis Maglaras
10th Reunion (Class of 2015)
Billboard number 1 song
“Uptown Funk!” by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
Academy Award, Best Picture
Birdman (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Best Broadway Musical
Fun Home
Nobel Prize Winner - Economics Division
Angus Deaton - “for his analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare”
NBA Finals
Golden State Warriors def. Cleveland Cavaliers, 4-2
Notable Inventions
Microsoft developed the HoloLens, a mixed-reality head-mounted display unit.
Forbes 500 - Highest Revenue Company
Walmart
Columbia Business School Dean
Robert Glenn Hubbard
15th Reunion (Class of 2010)
Billboard number 1 song
“Tik Tok” by Kesha
Academy Award, Best Picture
The Hurt Locker
Best Broadway Musical
Memphis
Nobel Prize Winner - Economics Division
Peter A. Diamond, Dale T. Mortensen and Christopher A. Pissarides - “for their analysis of markets with search frictions”
NBA Finals
Los Angeles Lakers def. Boston Celtics, 4-3
Notable Inventions
The first "self-replicating, synthetic bacterial cell," Mycoplasma mycoides JCVI-syn1.0, was created in 2010 by scientists at the J. Craig Venter Institute.
Forbes 500 - Highest Revenue Company
Walmart
Columbia Business School Dean
Robert Glenn Hubbard
20th Reunion (Class of 2005)
Billboard number 1 song
“We Belong Together” by Mariah Carey
Academy Award, Best Picture
Million Dollar Baby
Best Broadway Musical
Spamalot
Nobel Prize Winner - Economics Division
Robert J. Aumann and Thomas C. Schelling - “for having enhanced our understanding of conflict and cooperation through game-theory analysis”
NBA Finals
San Antonio Spurs def. Detroit Pistons, 4-3
Notable Inventions
YouTube was founded by three former employees of Paypal.
Forbes 500 - Highest Revenue Company
Walmart
Columbia Business School Dean
Robert Glenn Hubbard
25th Reunion (Class of 2000)
Billboard number 1 song
“Breathe” by Faith Hill
Academy Award, Best Picture
American Beauty
Best Broadway Musical
Contact
Nobel Prize Winner - Economics Division
James J. Heckman - “for his development of theory and methods for analyzing selective samples” and Daniel L. McFadden - “for his development of theory and methods for analyzing discrete choice”
NBA Finals
Los Angeles Lakers def. Indiana Pacers, 4-2
Notable Inventions
Japan introduced the first mass market cell phone with a built-in camera.
Forbes 500 - Highest Revenue Company
General Motors
Columbia Business School Dean
Meyer Feldberg
30th Reunion (Class of 1995)
Billboard number 1 song
“Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio feat. L.V.
Academy Award, Best Picture
Forrest Gump
Best Broadway Musical
Sunset Boulevard
Nobel Prize Winner - Economics Division
Robert E. Lucas Jr. - “for having developed and applied the hypothesis of rational expectations, and thereby having transformed macroeconomic analysis and deepened our understanding of economic policy”
NBA Finals
Houston Rockets def. Orlando Magic, 4-0
Notable Inventions
The DVD was invented and developed in Japan.
Forbes 500 - Highest Revenue Company
General Motors
Columbia Business School Dean
Meyer Feldberg
35th Reunion (Class of 1990)
Billboard number 1 song
“Hold On” by Wilson Phillips
Academy Award, Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
Best Broadway Musical
City of Angels
Nobel Prize Winner - Economics Division
Harry M. Markowitz, Merton H. Miller and William F. Sharpe - “for their pioneering work in the theory of financial economics”
NBA Finals
Detroit Pistons def. Portland Trail Blazers, 4-1
Notable Inventions
The first search engine “Archie” was launched by Alan Emtage, a student at McGill University.
Forbes 500 - Highest Revenue Company
General Motors
Columbia Business School Dean
Meyer Feldberg
40th Reunion (Class of 1985)
Billboard number 1 song
“Careless Whisper” by Wham
Academy Award, Best Picture
Amadeus
Best Broadway Musical
Big River
Nobel Prize Winner - Economics Division
Franco Modigliani - “for his pioneering analyses of saving and of financial markets”
NBA Finals
Los Angeles Lakers def. Boston Celtics, 4-2
Notable Inventions
Kary Mullis invented the process known as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), in which a small amount of DNA can be copied in large quantities over a short period of time.
Forbes 500 - Highest Revenue Company
Exxon Mobil
Columbia Business School Dean
John Burton
45th Reunion (Class of 1980)
Billboard number 1 song
“Call Me” by Blondie
Academy Award, Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Broadway Musical
Evita
Nobel Prize Winner - Economics Division
Lawrence R. Klein - “for the creation of econometric models and the application to the analysis of economic fluctuations and economic policies”
NBA Finals
Los Angeles Lakers def. Philadelphia 76ers ,4-2
Notable Inventions
John Bannister Goodenough developed the cobalt-oxide cathode in the 1980s, a groundbreaking advancement in lithium-ion battery technology.
Forbes 500 - Highest Revenue Company
Exxon Mobil
Columbia Business School Dean
Boris Yavitz
50th Reunion (Class of 1975)
Billboard number 1 song
“Love Will Keep Us Together” by Captain & Tennille
Academy Award, Best Picture
The Godfather Part II
Best Broadway Musical
The Wiz
Nobel Prize Winner - Economics Division
Leonid Vitaliyevich Kantorovich and Tjalling C. Koopmans - “for their contributions to the theory of optimum allocation of resources”
NBA Finals
Golden State Warriors def. Washington Bullets, 4-0
Notable Inventions
The first digital camera prototype was invented in 1975 by Steven Sasson, an engineer at Eastman Kodak.
Forbes 500 - Highest Revenue Company
Exxon Mobil
Columbia Business School Dean
Boris Yavitz
55th Reunion (Class of 1970)
Billboard number 1 song
“Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel
Academy Award, Best Picture
Midnight Cowboy
Best Broadway Musical
Applause
Nobel Prize Winner - Economics Division
Paul A. Samuelson - “for the scientific work through which he has developed static and dynamic economic theory and actively contributed to raising the level of analysis in economic science”
NBA Finals
New York Knicks def. Los Angeles Lakers, 4-3
Notable Inventions
Corning Glass researchers develop low-loss optical fiber that transmits light well enough for telecommunications.
Forbes 500 - Highest Revenue Company
General Motors
Columbia Business School Dean
George F. James
60th Reunion (Class of 1965)
Billboard number 1 song
“Wooly Bully” by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs
Academy Award, Best Picture
My Fair Lady
Best Broadway Musical
Fiddler on the Roof
Nobel Prize Winner - Economics Division
The first Nobel Peace Prize in Economics was awarded in 1969.
NBA Finals
Boston Celtics def. Los Angeles Lakers, 4-1
Notable Inventions
A high-strength polymer called KEVLAR was invented.
Forbes 500 - Highest Revenue Company
General Motors
Columbia Business School Dean
Courtney C. Brown
65th Reunion (Class of 1960)
Billboard number 1 song
“Theme From A Summer Place” by Percy Faith And His Orchestra
Academy Award, Best Picture
Ben-Hur
Best Broadway Musical
TIE: The Sound of Music & Fiorello!
Nobel Prize Winner - Economics Division
The first Nobel Peace Prize in Economics was awarded in 1969.
NBA Finals
Boston Celtics def. St. Louis Hawks, 4-3
Notable Inventions
The first functioning laser was invented and demonstrated by Theodore Maiman.
Forbes 500 - Highest Revenue Company
General Motors
Columbia Business School Dean
Courtney C. Brown
70th Reunion (Class of 1955)
Billboard number 1 song
“Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White” by Perez Prado
Academy Award, Best Picture
On the Waterfront
Best Broadway Musical
The Pajama Game
Nobel Prize Winner - Economics Division
The first Nobel Peace Prize in Economics was awarded in 1969.
NBA Finals
Syracuse Nationals def. Ft. Wayne Pistons, 4-3
Notable Inventions
The polio vaccine was invented in 1955 by Jonas Salk.
Forbes 500 - Highest Revenue Company
General Motors
Columbia Business School Dean
Courtney C. Brown
75th Reunion (Class of 1950)
Billboard number 1 song
“Goodnight Irene" by Gordon Jenkins and The Weavers
Academy Award, Best Picture
All the King’s Men
Best Broadway Musical
South Pacific
Nobel Prize Winner - Economics Division
The first Nobel Peace Prize in Economics was awarded in 1969.
NBA Finals
Minneapolis Lakers def. Syracuse Nationals, 4-2
Notable Inventions
Bertie the Brain, one of the first video games against AI, is displayed to the public at the Canadian National Exhibition.
Forbes 500 - Highest Revenue Company
General Motors
Columbia Business School Dean
Philip Young