Emeritus Archives

Finding Balance

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Finding Balance Finding balance is an art. There is no correct solution that will work for everyone. We do know, however, that one must focus on the physical, mental, social, and environmental aspects: The physical includes a balanced diet, exercise, sleep, and meditation or yoga. The mental encompasses a daily…Read More

Overcoming Loss

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Overcoming Loss Overcoming loss, at whatever level, is about grieving. The process of grieving involves emotional and life adjustments after a loss. This process is different for everyone, as is the time the process may take. Loss takes many forms, including loss of life, mobility, hearing, vision, careers, friends, and…Read More

Travel Opportunities

Three older adults are laughing and embracing each other outdoors, creating a joyful and friendly atmosphere. Trees are visible in the background.

Travel Opportunities Thriving in retirement includes making time to do things and go places you never had the chance to before. Companies in the travel industry provide options that let you pick the style of travel that fits your needs at this time. Many resources exist to support older travelers…Read More

Health and Wellness

Smiling individuals participating in a group exercise class, lifting small dumbbells.

Health & Wellness Living longer in retirement brings great attention to the importance of health and wellness. Genes and upbringing are clearly factors, but so are lifestyle choices. If deemed necessary by your medical provider, consider making changes to your wellness habits and routines — be sure to follow up…Read More

Stephen J. Kobrin WG’62

Professor Kobrin joined the Wharton faculty in 1987. In 1992, he was named as the Director of the Wurster Center for International Management studies and then named co-director of the Lauder Institute which succeeded it. In 2008, he launched Wharton School Press. Steve was known as an expert in International…Read More

WGES DC area luncheon

WGES DC area luncheon. 9/22/22 Once again six of us got together Thursday, 22 September at the Hunters Bar and Grill in Potomac for a couple of hours of food and talk. We talked mostly of events around our area, the capital of the world. I’m happy to say things…Read More

Leadership Commiitee Member “Pete” Peterson continued his career as the Wharton Jazz Impasaro

A group of five people standing closely together on a patio, with two signs on the wall behind them, one of which includes the USA flag and Ukrainian flag.

Leadership Commiitee Member “Pete” Peterson continued his career as the Wharton Jazz Impasaro, with a late August concert, final for the Sumer 2022 season. This photo shows Pete next to jazz artists Lee Smith, Barbara Montgomery, Tom Lawton, and Craig McIver Best, Pete

Alexander Morisey WG’64

Alex Morisey in June of 1964 received a master’s degree in Government Administration from the Fels Institute of Local and State Government. At that time Fels was a division of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Alex decided that rather than work in the public sector, he wanted…Read More

Obituary – Professor Stephen J. Kobrin, WG’62

It is with great sadness that the Wharton School announces the passing of Stephen J. Kobrin, emeritus professor of multinational management, who died suddenly on May 6, 2022. He was 83. With an influential career spanning nearly six decades, Kobrin made significant contributions in his field through his scholarship, teaching,…Read More