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REUNION WE E KEND
2 9 A P R I L–1 M AY
alumni.darden.edu/reunion
CR EATE An unforgettable spring weekend Alumni Career Services Office Hours
Offered by the Armstrong Center for Alumni
in Charlottesville awaits you. Join
POSSI BILITI ES: us for the 2022 Darden Reunion
Career Services
TH U RSDAY, F R I DAY AN D SATU R DAY
R ECONNECT Weekend to reunite with fellow
alumni, make new friends and
Schedule a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with a
Darden Alumni Career Services coach to discuss any
WITH spend time with Darden’s all-star career topic, including:
faculty. Participate in academic • Job search/transition
DAR DE N sessions on a variety of topics and • Retirement or “second act”
see why Darden is ranked the No. 1 • Introduction to executive coaching
MBA experience in the world. • Entrepreneurship (in partnership with Darden’s
Batten Institute)
Appointments are available on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. If you are interested in receiving sign-up
information two weeks prior to reunion, please email
AlumniCareerServices@darden.virginia.edu.
First Year Reunion • The Abbott Society (1957–72)
LinkedIn Profile Photo Shoot
MBA • Executive MBA • Global Executive MBA F R I DAY
CL ASS O F Need a new headshot for your LinkedIn profile? Darden
Alumni Career Services offers complimentary photo
1957 1967 1977 1987 1997 2007 2017 2021 shoots on Friday between 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. If you are
1962 1972 1982 1992 2002 2012 2020 interested in receiving sign-up information two weeks
prior to reunion, please email AlumniCareerServices@
darden.virginia.edu.
C OV I D -1 9 I N F O RMATI O N
In an effort to ensure the safety of our guests and local communities, we will be following alumni.darden.edu/acs
state, local and University guidelines regarding face coverings, testing and vaccines. We will
communicate the current guidelines leading up to reunion weekend.
F R I DAY, 29 APR IL 2 0 2 2 DA R D E N R E U N I O N W E E K E N D
2 9 A P R I L – 1 M AY
9 a.m.–6 p.m. book covers insights from war (Sun Tzu), Hinduism, 10–10:30 a.m.
R E UN IO N R EG ISTR ATI O N Buddhism, Zen, energy (chi), Confucianism and I NTRO D U CI N G TH E F UTU R E YE AR
Visit the registration area throughout the weekend Taoism. Participants will learn novel ways to solve SCH OL ARS PRO G R AM
to access concierge services, pick up your tickets and today’s business problems, and the discussion will Katherine Alford, Director of Admissions, Future Year
reunion materials, learn more about the Armstrong explore 12 principles and four action directives that Scholars Program
Center for Alumni Career Services, and use the internet offer insights into successful leadership and strategy on
Darden’s Future Year Scholars Program is in its sixth
access and social media center sponsored by the Darden the business floor.
year of accepting exceptional undergraduate and graduate
Annual Fund. talent to the Full-Time MBA program on a deferred
Alumni receive a 20 percent discount off the book at
eurospanbookstore.com with code “TAO20.” Free enrollment pathway. Admitted students have the option
9–10 a.m. to work for two-six years prior to matriculation. Join
shipping also available when selected.
DAR D E N F I RST CO F F E E Katherine Alford for insight on the Future Year Scholars
Enjoy First Coffee, a Darden tradition, in PepsiCo FOSTE R IN G CONN ECTION AN D Program. She will share more details about the program
Forum and South Lounge. Reconnect with old friends BE LON G IN G : UNLO CKIN G POTE NTIAL and answer frequently asked questions.
and meet other alumni returning for reunion weekend. AN D PRO D U CTIVIT Y I N UN CE R TAI N
TI M ES 10:30–11:30 a.m.
10–11:30 a.m. Melissa Thomas-Hunt, John D. Forbes Distinguished PIL ATES CL AS S AT CLU B PIL ATES
STR ATEG I C I NSI G HTS F RO M E ASTE R N Professor of Business Administration The Pilates classes at Club Pilates offer a strength-train-
PH ILOSO PHY ing class for students of any age. This class will focus
Join Professor Melissa Thomas-Hunt for a discussion
L.J. Bourgeois III, Emeritus Professor of Business on creating connections that activate productivity. on improving functional strength and flexibility. The
Administration Research has shown that people have a physiological Club Pilates team, led by co-owner Stephen Tavares
Senior Fellow, Darden Center for Global Initiatives need to be connected, and people who have a strong (GEMBA ‘15), has extensive experience in studying,
sense of connection and belonging are more productive. training, teaching and practicing Pilates. The studio
Presented by the Center for Global Initiatives
With remote work further removing people from one features state-of-the-art equipment, including not just
Emeritus Professor Jay Bourgeois will lead an engaging another, strong leaders will need to be deliberate in Reformers and an entire array of Pilates tools such as
discussion of ideas on business strategy explained in his connecting with their teams. Come experience the the Chair, the Springboard, and the Barre. Club Pilates
book, The Tao of Strategy: How Seven Eastern Philosophies power of fostering deliberate connections that our First is located one mile from Darden.
Help Solve 21st Century Business Challenges. Co-authored Year MBAs unlock in the Leadership & Organiza-
with two Darden alumni from Thailand and Russia, the tional Behavior Core.
F R I DAY, 29 APR IL
10:45–11:30 a.m. The Power of And, and share real-life stories of how Professor Kinda Hachem and your fellow alumni for a
I NSI D E LO O K AT UN IVE RSIT Y businesses partnered with their stakeholders to produce deep dive into the fundamentals of cryptocurrency, the
O F VI RG IN IA U N D E RG R AD UATE long-term profit. emergence of stablecoins and the road ahead for central
ADMISSIO NS banks in the digital currency space.
Jeannine Lalonde, Associate Dean, UVA Office of As business realigns around environmental protection,
Undergraduate Admission social impact and sustainable governance, the TH E E N CO R E CASE : F I N D I N G
expectations of employees, boards, managers, suppliers, PU R POSE F UL WO R K L ATE R I N
Sarah Fay Waller, UVA Alumni Association YO U R CAR E E R
communities and other stakeholders are changing.
Join Jeannine Lalonde and Sarah Fay Waller for a Contrary to the old story of business, it has never been Marty Speight (MBA ’96), Career Counsultant
behind-the-scenes look at the University of Virginia just about the money. Now, more than ever, commu- Jen Coleman, Executive Director, Alumni Career Services
undergraduate admission process. Lalonde addresses nities, financial markets and even governments look to
general questions posed by students and parents, business to solve the world’s problems. Sponsored by the Armstrong Center for Alumni Career
discusses important guidelines and shares potential Services
stumbling blocks to avoid during the application 1:30–4:30 p.m. For management professionals, the idea of retiring and
process. Waller shares resources for alumni families TO U R O F MO RVE N FAR M not working may be anathema. In fact, older working
offered by the UVA Alumni Association. Enjoy a tour of the Morven Farm estate and gardens. professionals often transition to a new kind of work,
There will be a guided tour and time to explore the or an “encore career,” that is invigorating and pur-
Noon–1:15 p.m. grounds on your own. Bus transportation is provided, pose-driven. Meaningful late-stage careers can come
LUN CH AN D LE AR N leaving Darden at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 4:15 p.m. in many forms, from volunteering to entrepreneurship.
— TH E POWE R O F AN D If you are considering a second act and wondering how
R. Edward Freeman, University Professor; Elis and Signe 1:45–3 p.m. to get started, join Darden’s Alumni Career Services
Olsson Professor of Business Administration TH E F UTU R E O F CRYP TO CU R R E N CY coaches to explore effective ways to navigate this
Bidhan “Bobby” Parmar, Associate Professor; Shannon Kinda Hachem, Morris Plan Associate Professor of stage and transition successfully. If you are already
Smith Emerging Scholar in Business Consumer Credit thriving in an encore role, please come and share your
experiences!
Sponsored by the Institute for Business in Society Cryptocurrencies claim to be the future of money and
Pick up lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m. and join payments, the lifelines of any business. An informed
Professors Ed Freeman and Bobby Parmar for a evaluation requires understanding both the economics
conversation as they share insights from their book, and the computer science behind the technology. Join
2 0 2 2 DA R D E N R E U N I O N W E E K E N D
2 9 A P R I L – 1 M AY
R E VISI N G TH E NAR R ATIVE : WO M E N’S CR E ATI N G A COACH I N G CULTU R E : features of the modern world, it’s tempting to think
JO U R N E Y TO DAR D E N AN D BE YON D WHY LE AD E RS AR E SH I F TI N G F RO M of such problems as new and uncharted. But perhaps
Allison Elias, Assistant Professor of Business ‘TE LLI N G’ TO ‘COACH I N G’ AN D H OW some ancient wisdom is informative. Join Professor
Administration YO U CAN D O IT, TO O Jared Harris for a case discussion of a 2,500-year-old
Jen Coleman, Executive Director, Alumni Career Services story – “Plato’s Allegory of the Cave” – with a focus on
Traditionally, women have been less visible in our
Gwen Mellor Romans (EMBA ’13), Executive Coach, what insights it might hold for today’s leaders. What
examples of leaders, our stories of leadership and
Alumni Career Services does this allegory have to do with modern life? What
our narratives about professional success. This event
things shackle our own minds? How might we discern
highlights women’s experiences before, during and after Sponsored by the Armstrong Center for Alumni Career
reality from representations of reality? How might
their Darden educations. Join us for a panel discussion, Services
today’s leaders help others navigate today’s “caves” and
moderated by Professor Allison Elias, with several
Much is being discussed today about the future of work, “shackles?”
Darden alumnae sharing their experiences. They will
and whether it will be in the office, remote or hybrid.
account for their journey to Darden and tell us how G R AD UATE WO M E N IN BUSIN ESS
But what about the future of our behavior at work?
a Darden education shaped their subsequent career R ECE P TION
In order to attract and retain the highest performers,
moves as they pursued leadership positions and attained
leaders of world-class companies are initiating a cultural Alumnae are invited to a reception to meet student
professional success. A networking reception will
shift away from “command and control” leadership members of the Graduate Women in Business and
immediately follow for alumnae and student members
toward an inquiry-based, coaching management style. Network of Executive Women clubs.
of the Graduate Women in Business club.
Join us to learn more about the neuroscience behind
coaching and how you can incorporate coaching skills 4:30–6:30 p.m.
3:15–4:30 p.m.
into your own management style. WE LCO M E CO CK TAIL R ECE P TI ON
2021– 22 STU D E NT VE NTU R E
SH OWCASE Before departing for your class event, stop by Saunders
TI M E LES S I NSI G HTS FO R MO D E R N
Moderator: Damon DeVito (MBA ’94) Hall to pick up your registration packet and enjoy a
LE AD E RSH I P
drink with fellow alumni and favorite professors.
Sponsored by Darden’s Batten Institute Jared Harris, Samuel L. Slover Research Chair and
Associate Professor of Business Administration 7 p.m. (unless otherwise noted on the registration form)
Join Professor Damon DeVito (MBA ’94) and the
Batten Institute for a showcase of student-led ventures Sponsored by the Olsson Center for Applied Ethics and CL AS S E VE NTS
at Darden. This session will feature four pitch presenta- Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning Following the Welcome Cocktail Reception, join your
tions with open Q&A following each pitch. When we consider the pressing management and classmates for your Friday night class event. Location
leadership challenges posed by technology or other and cost details are included on the registration form.
SATU R DAY, 30 APR IL
8 a.m.–6 p.m. 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
R E UN IO N R EG ISTR ATI O N FOXF I E LD R ACES
8–10 a.m. Spend an afternoon at the races with fellow alumni!
DAR D E N B R E AK FAST AN D CO F F E E Buses will leave for Foxfield immediately following the
State of the School address and will return in time for
Start the day with breakfast before attending the
the evening events. Lunch and beverages are provided
Saturday morning sessions.
at the designated Darden Reunion tent, located next to
The Abbott Society (Classes of 1957–72) gathers in a private the Darden student tents.
dining room.
Noon–4 p.m.
8:30–9:30 a.m. DAR D E N PI CN I C AN D F I E LD DAY
R E UN IO N VOLU NTE E R B R E AK FAST Visit with friends over delicious barbecue fare, beer,
We welcome all reunion volunteers to a special breakfast wine and soda in Flagler Court. Lunch is served until
in Camp Library as a thank you for all their hard work. 2 p.m. The Field Day event — great for adults and
children of all ages — offers games, face painting, moon
10:15–11:30 a.m. Abbott Society Ceremony bounces, a bluegrass band, a petting zoo and more.
STATE O F TH E SCH O OL AD D R ES S WITH
D E AN BE AR DSLE Y Celebrate the Class of 1972 as they are recognized Noon–4:30 p.m.
for their 50 years as alumni and are inducted into the AF TE R NO ON AT TH E VI N E YAR D
Join Dean Scott Beardsley for the delivery of his
Abbott Society.
State of the School address. Learn about the School’s Buses will depart immediately following the State of
progress toward Darden’s strategic priorities and how 11:30 a.m.–1p.m. the School address and will arrive around noon for a
achieving them will help the School power its mission. ABBOT T SO CI E T Y LUN CH EON picnic lunch at Mount Ida Reserve Tasting Room and
Taphouse. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon and beautiful
Charles C. Abbott Award Presentation Abbott Society Members (alumni in classes of views from the tasting room and grounds. Included in
1957-1972) are invited to join Dean Beardsley to the price is a barbecue lunch buffet and tickets to enjoy
Be present for the naming of the award recipient rec-
welcome and celebrate the newest class of Abbott either a full glass of wine or beeror a tasting of four
ognized by the Alumni Association Board of Directors
Society inductees, the Class of 1972, for their 50 years wines or four beers. Beer and wine by the glass and
as an outstanding graduate who has contributed to the
of connection and engagement as Darden alumni. bottle are also available for purchase.
world and the Darden community.
2 0 2 2 DA R D E N R E U N I O N W E E K E N D
2 9 A P R I L – 1 M AY
4:30–6:30 p.m.
DAR D E N SO CI E T Y AN D CO R N E RSTON E
SO CI E T Y CO CK TAIL R ECE P TI ON
Hosted by Dean Scott Beardsley and Claire Dufournet
Beardsley
By special invitation
Dean Scott Beardsley and his wife, Claire, invite
Darden Society and Cornerstone Society members for a
reception at their home, Pavilion I on the historic Lawn
at the University of Virginia. This special occasion
celebrates the impactful philanthropy of our alumni
through leadership annual giving and legacy gifts.
Buses depart from the steps of Saunders Hall beginning
at 4 p.m.
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 (2018–21)
at the $1,000 level. The Cornerstone Society celebrates donors
who support the Darden School through estate or financial
plans, or other deferred gift arrangements.
4:30–5:30 p.m.
CL AS S O F 20 02 SCH OL ARSH I P TOAST
By special invitation
The Class of 2002 invites foundational sponsors
to celebrate their impact with a champagne toast
at the Colonnade Club (Pavilion VII) prior to
their class dinner.
SATU R DAY, 30 APR IL SUN DAY, 1 MAY
7–8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.–Noon
ON - G RO U N DS CL AS S D I NN E RS FAR E WE LL BR UN CH
Join your classmates for cocktails and dinner at Darden.* Stop by Darden for one last opportunity to visit with
Spend time with your class before gathering with other friends. Grab a bite to eat on your way out of town.
classes under the tent for the Saturday Night Soirée.
9 a.m.–Noon
*The following class dinners will be held off Grounds CL AS S O F 1987 FAR E WE LL BR UN CH
Class of 1972: Cocktail hour at Pavilion I beginning at
Home of Jeanette and Jim Cheng (MBA ’87)
6:30 p.m., with dinner at the Colonnade Club beginning Enjoy brunch and visit with classmates at the home of
at 7:30 p.m. Jim Cheng before departing Charlottesville.
Class of 1987: Afton Mountain Vineyards (buses depart the
Omni at 6:30 p.m.) 10 a.m.–Noon
E M BA CL AS S O F 2020 G R AD UATI ON
Class of 2017 EMBA: Dinner on your own, meet at Crush Pad BR UN CH
on the Downtown Mall at 8 p.m. for drinks.
The Executive MBA Class of 2020 and their guests are
8:30–11 p.m. invited to celebrate their graduation with a brunch on
SATU R DAY N I G HT SO I R É E Flagler Court.
Enjoy the Darden Reunion tradition of dancing,
10-11 a.m.
dessert and drinks under the tent. Visit the photo
CE LE BR ATI ON O F LI F E FO R JO H N L .
booth, or take advantage of quieter conversations and
COLLE Y, J R .
evening drinks in the Darden lounge in the first floor
classroom hallway. Classrooms remain open for alumni A Celebration of Life for Professor John Colley will
to connect in smaller groups. be held at Old Cabell Hall on Central Grounds.
Complimentary parking will be available at the
Central Grounds Garage. This will be a ticketed event
as seats are limited, but a live-stream will be held in an
overflow room in Newcomb Hall. All are welcome to
join at a reception immediately following.
2 0 2 2 DA R D E N R E U N I O N W E E K E N D
2 9 A P R I L – 1 M AY
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
JO H N COLLE Y M E MO R IAL R ECE P TI O N
All are welcome to remember Professor John Colley
and toast to his memory in Newcomb Hall Ballroom.
Refreshments will be served.
Noon–1:30 p.m.
CL AS S O F 2020 E M BA G R AD UATI ON
CE R E MONY
The Executive MBA Class of 2020 will be recognized in AT TI R E
a graduation ceremony in the Abbott Center Auditorium.
We recommend casual attire for the weekend,
This is a ticketed event as seats are limited. Additional
receive more information via email. Learn more about with the exception of the events on Saturday
tickets, if available, will be distributed in April.
Darden in the D.C. area at darden.virginia.edu/dc. evening for which the dress code is dressy
Noon–3 p.m. casual. The weather in Charlottesville is
VISIT TH E UVA DAR D E N SAN DS unpredictable, especially in the spring — please
FAMILY G RO UN DS I N TH E CAR E E R D E VE LO PM E NT CE NTE R plan accordingly.
WASH I N GTON , D.C., AR E A STU D E NT E N G AG E M E NT
H I CKO RY CLU B APPR ECIATI ON
In early 2018, Darden officially opened the doors to the While on Grounds, meet with current Darden
We are pleased to welcome our
new Sands Family Grounds located in the Rosslyn area students who continue their job searches in the
loyal Hickory Club members
of Arlington, Virginia. Occupying the top two floors of U.S. and globally. Discuss positions at your firm
to Darden with a special gift at
a 31-story office tower prominently featuring the UVA or suggestions for pursuing opportunities in
registration.
Darden logo, the new 40,000 square-foot, state-of- your industry or function. Enjoy this informal
the-art facility offers students, alumni and event guests mentoring opportunity at a time that will not The Hickory Club recognizes donors
panoramic views of the iconic Washington, D.C., conflict with other weekend activities. Please who have given consistently each year
cityscape. If travel plans take you through D.C., and indicate your interest during online registration to Darden for a minimum of three years. Hickory
you are interested in a tour during reunion weekend, and a member of Darden’s Career Center will was Dean Charles C. Abbott’s faithful Labrador and
please indicate your interest during registration to reach out to you. symbolizes the loyalty of Darden alumni.
USE F UL IN FO R MATION
CH ILD CAR E I N FO R MATI ON TR AVE L AN D LO D G I N G
Unfortunately, due to COVID, we are not maintaining a You can get to Charlottesville a number of ways.
list of interested student caregivers this year. Please visit our website at alumni.darden.edu/reunion
for additional information. The following airlines fly
PAR KIN G I N FO R MATI O N directly to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO):
Complimentary parking will be available to all reunion
• American Airlines
attendees in the Darden parking garage.
• Delta
I NTE R N E T ACCES S
• United
Free Wi-Fi is available on guest networks everywhere
on Grounds. Direct flight destinations include Atlanta (ATL),
Charlotte (CTL), Chicago (ORD), Washington, D.C.
ABBOT T SO CI E T Y H OSPITALIT Y (IAD), New York (LGA) and Philadelphia (PHL).
LO UN G E
Alumni who have reached their 50th reunion In addition, the Richmond International Airport
milestone (Classes of 1957–72) are welcome to use (RIC) is about one hour away, and the greater D.C.
an exclusive hospitality lounge during registration area airports, Dulles International (IAD) and Reagan
hours. Relax between sessions, grab a complimentary National (DCA) airports, are about two hours away.
beverage or use the room as a drop-in location to meet
H OTE L I N FO R MATI ON
your classmates.
Reserved space is available at several area hotels.
Please visit the reunion website at alumni.darden.
edu/reunionhotels for detailed information, including
hotel block names and room prices. The Inn at Darden
is currently under construction and unavailable, We
encourage you to make your reservations early as this is
a highly visited time for the Charlottesville area.R E L A X AN D E NJOY CHAR LOT TESVILLE 2 0 2 2 DA R D E N R E U N I O N W E E K E N D
2 9 A P R I L – 1 M AY
H ISTO R I CAL SITES Jefferson Vineyards Random Row Brewing Co.
Highland jeffersonvineyards.com randomrow.com
highland.org +1-434-977-3042 +1-434-284-8466
+1-434-293-8000
King Family Vineyards Three Notch’d Brewing
Monticello kingfamilyvineyards.com Company
monticello.org +1-434-823-7800 threenotchdbrewing.com
+1-434-984-9800 +1-434-956-3141
Veritas Vineyard & Winery
Montpelier veritaswines.com Brew Ridge Trail
(Self-Guided Tour)
montpelier.org +1-540-456-8000
brewridgetrail.com
+1-540-672-2728
Wine Trail Information +1-434-263-7015
SH O PPI N G monticellowinetrail.com
virginia.org/winetrails G OLF
Barracks Road Shopping
Center Birdwood Golf Course
B R E WE R I ES boarsheadresort.com/
barracksroad.com
Blue Mountain Brewery birdwood-golf
Historic Downtown Mall bluemountainbrewery.com +1-434-296-2181
downtowncharlottesville.com +1-540-456-8020
Old Trail Golf Club
The Shops at Stonefield Champion Brewing Company oldtrailgolf.com
shopsatstonefield.com championbrewingcompany.com +1-434-823-8101
+1-434-295-2739
VI N E YAR DS
Afton Mountain Vineyards Devils Backbone Brewing
aftonmountainvineyards.com Company
+1-540-456-8667 dbbrewingcompany.com
+1-434-361-1001R E UNION G IVIN G R EG ISTR ATION
Darden Reunion Weekend draws hundreds of alumni home each year to Online at alumni.darden.edu/reunion or via the
celebrate their place in Darden’s history, renew and deepen ties to the enclosed registration form. Please register before
faculty and Darden community, and reflect on what the School means to 15 April 2022.
them. Reunion giving allows classes to support the Powered by Purpose
campaign by aligning philanthropy to impact the future of the School. Alumni
can participate through outright gifts and multi-year commitments to the Registration fees are nonrefundable after 5 p.m. EDT on 20 April 2022, ex-
cept in extenuating circumstances. For a full version of our registration refund
Darden Annual Fund, by making leadership gifts that support the School’s policy, please visit the website. For more information about reunion week-
top strategic priorities and by including Darden in their estate plans. During a end, please contact the Darden Office of Engagement at +1-434-243-8977 or
reunion year, the entirety of new multi-year commitments and estate planning Alumni@darden.virginia.edu.
gifts can be counted towards your class giving total.
To learn more or make a gift, please visit alumni.darden.edu/reuniongiving. You may also contact
Darden Reunion Giving at ReunionGiving@darden.virginia.edu or +1-434-924-0706.
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