Wharton Graduate Class of 1985

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May 16-17, 2025

In the spring of 2025, we will be delighted to welcome your class back to campus.

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Sally Kinard Bayless
Parag Bhansali
Ruth Colp-Haber
John Garth
Andrew M. Israel
Kate (Kasanoff) Jonas
Kathleen Ligocki
Fernando Morey
Lizann Prosser
Joel Serebransky
Mark Tousey
Amy Unger

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Read Wharton’s MBA Reunion guidelines to learn about the process and how Wharton can support you.

*Please check this site frequently as events are continually being updated.

Class Reunion Events

Walnut Walk

Friday, May 16
6:30- 10:45 p.m.
Meet at the entrance of 23rd Street Armory

6:30 pm: Meet at the entrance of 23rd Street Armory
7:00 pm: Rouge, 205 S. 18th Street (across Rittenhouse Square)
8:00 pm: Moriarty’s, 1116 Walnut Street
9:00 pm: Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, 1150 Market Street
10:00 pm: Circ Bar at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1150 Market Street (guest entrance at 1200 Filbert Street)

Organized by Organized by Parag Bhansali and Amy Unger.

In Memoriam and Old Photos
&
Panel Discussion: Interesting Things Our Classmates Are Doing

Saturday, May 17
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Jon M. Huntsman Hall, F90
(Near the info desk in Baker Forum)

Moderator: Ruth Colp-Haber

Panelists: Theresa Boyce, Susan Brustein Macgregor-Scott, Blair Duncan, John Garth, and JJ Sood

WG’85 Reunion Dinner

Saturday, May 17, 2025
7:00- 11:00 PM 
Le Meridien
Salon I, 3rd Floor
1421 Arch St., Philadelphia

Dress is business or cocktail attire. This event is only for adults.

Your class dinner celebration includes a one-hour cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres and an open bar, followed by a buffet dinner. We will also have a special Fireside Chat with Douglas Peterson and Mark Tousey.

Reconnect with classmates and celebrate your milestone Reunion!

RSVP for the dinner in your Reunion Registration!

Wharton Health Care Management Open House 

Saturday, May 17
4:30- 7:30 p.m.
Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall
Stock Exchange, Ground Floor
3620 Locust Walk

We are delighted to announce that the Wharton Health Care Management Alumni Association and the Wharton HCM Program will host an open house for all returning five-year classes on Saturday, May 17, 4:30–6:30 p.m. in the Stock Exchange Lounge Area, Ground Floor, Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall. Light snacks and drinks will be served.

Wharton Out4Biz LGBTQ Meet Up

Friday, May 16
6:45 PM 
Stir Lounge
1705 Chancellor St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

All classes are invited to join!
Join the WhatsApp Group for more details!

Class Gift Campaign

The Class Gift Campaign fuels the Wharton experience for current and future students, along with alumni benefits such as Lifelong Learning.

Power Wharton and leave a lasting legacy by supporting your Class Gift Campaign — today!

Class of 1985 Goal: $450,000 from 115 donors

Total Class Giving: 137,298 30.5%
Alumni enjoying a outdoor MBA Reunion event wearing their badges

BrightCrowd

Do you have exciting news to share with your fellow alumni? Or would you like to reminisce about your time together at Wharton?

BrightCrowd is a digital scrapbook, where you and fellow members of your graduating class can safely and securely share personal and professional updates, memories, and photographs.

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Your Class Liaisons

Photo of Helen Formanes

Helen Formanes
Associate Director,
Alumni Relations

Picture of Jamie Lemisch

Jamie Lemisch
Senior Associate Director, Classes and Reunions

Ways to Give

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