HKS Executive Education
Alumni FAQs -
How to Stay Connected…
Q: How can I stay in touch with my classmates and with the HKS community?
A: Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) has Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube pages. You can access these pages and stay connected to HKS by visiting the following websites:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/harvardkennedyschool
Linked In: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=3296&trk=anet_ug_hm
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kennedy_school
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/harvardkennedyschool
You can also keep up with Harvard Kennedy School by visiting their many faculty and program blogs and RSS feeds. A list of these resources can be found here: http://www.hks.harvard.edu/news-events/rss.
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Q: Where can I update my contact information?
A: Your home and business contact information is updated in the Executive Education database. You should forward any contact information updates, name changes, or other information to hks_execed_alum@hks.harvard.edu.
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Q: How can I search for a classmate or find other HKS alumni in my area?
A: If you are interested in contacting classmates in your area, you can contact the HKS Alumni Relations office and request that information. You may also want to search for Alumni Associations in your area on the Alumni Website, which contains contact information for existing Alumni Networks around the globe. To find the nearest HKS Alumni group to you, visit: http://www.hks.harvard.edu/about/alumni/alumni-networks.
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Q: How can I find out about events at HKS or events in my area?
A: The Alumni Calendar lists many local and regional events throughout the year. The Institute of Politics website – http://www.iop.harvard.edu/ - also contains information on Forum events at the School. Periodically, Executive Education representatives organize Alumni Receptions throughout the U.S. and abroad. You will receive an electronic invitation to any event that is in your region.
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Q: Can I hire an HKS student as a summer intern? How do I get more information about this opportunity?
A: The Office of Career Advancement can assist with summer internship placements.
Visit the website at: http://www.hks.harvard.edu/degrees/oca/employers/building-presence/summer-internships or call the main number to speak with an OCA representative (617-495-1161) .
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Q: What is the Policy Analysis Exercise (PAE) program? How can I become a (PAE) client?
A: Information about becoming the PAE program, including how to become a client, can be found at: http://www.hks.harvard.edu/degrees/oca/students-alumni/pae/clients.
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Q: What HKS Publications will I receive or have access to?
A: As a member of the HKS Alumni community, you will receive several electronic and hardcopy publications, including:
- HKS ExecEd eNewsletter – an Executive Education Alumni-specific electronic newsletter that is published quarterly
- HKSConnect - a New all-HKS Alumni eNewsletter (fall 2009)
You may also access several online publications, including the HKS Magazine, the IMPACT newsletter, research center newsletters and a variety of news articles, commentaries and faculty and student research at: http://www.hks.harvard.edu/news-events/publications.
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Q: How can I submit a classnote for the Executive Education Alumni eNewsletter or HKS Magazine?
A: We are happy to publish news and announcements of both a professional and personal nature. Please submit your updates via email to: hks_execed_alum@hks.harvard.edu. Your note may be edited before publication. Please include the following information in classnote submissions:
• Complete Name
• HKS Degree and Class Year or Exec Ed Program & Year
• Email Address
• Phone #
• Classnote - not to exceed 150 words
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Q: Can I submit updates that are longer than 150 words?
A: Yes! The Alumni Relations Office encourages Executive Education Alumni to submit personal essays, “from the field.” These essays may be published in a variety of media, including the HKS Magazine, HKSConnect eNewsletter and the HKS Alumni website. Contact the Alumni Relations Office at hks_execed_alum@hks.harvard.edu with your essay ideas.
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Q: What about Alumni Spotlights? How do I nominate a classmate to be featured in a spotlight story?
A: Spotlight stories are a fantastic way to share the important work of alumni with the HKS Community, but we can’t share these stories if we don’t know about them! The Alumni Relations Office welcomes any and all Alumni Spotlight suggestions. Send us information about yourself or fellow alumni who are making an impact. Contact the Alumni Relations Office with Spotlight suggestions at hks_execed_alum@hks.harvard.edu.
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Q: What resources are available to me on the HKS Website?
A: You can access HKS News & Events online at www.hks.harvard.edu: watch forum events LIVE, view an archive of past Forum events, subscribe to HKS RSS news feeds, and read about the latest research being done at HKS Research Centers.
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Q: I am applying for a new job or academic program and they have requested my transcripts. Where can I get attendance verification documentation?
A: We are happy to supply an official letter verifying your completion of the Executive Education program that you attended. All attendance verification requests should be sent to via email to hks_execed_alum@hks.harvard.edu.
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Q: How can I make a donation to HKS?
A: There are many ways to give back to Harvard Kennedy School. You can become a Littauer Society Member, send a donation to the Dean’s Fund, and contribute to your graduating class gift or your reunion class gift. More information about supporting Harvard Kennedy School is available at: http://www.hks.harvard.edu/about/giving.
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Helpful contact information:
Alumni Relations Office
Paige Ennis, Senior Director of Alumni Relations and the HKS Fund
Ph: 617-495-0652
E-Mail: paige_ennis@harvard.edu
Katie Beane, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and the HKS Fund
Ph: 617-495-5266
E-Mail: katie_beane@harvard.edu
General Executive Education Alumni Relations Contact Information
Ph: 617-495-5266
E-Mail: hks_execed_alum@hks.harvard.edu
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Helpful Websites
HKS Executive Education Website - www.hks.harvard.edu/execed
HKS Alumni Website - www.hks.harvard.edu/alumni
HKS Online Community - http://www.hks.harvard.edu/about/alumni/online-community
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