Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society
WHARTON GRADUATE EMERITUS SOCIETY
Changing of the Guard
As of August 1, Tom Hadlock, WG’66, has retired from his position as chair of the Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society (WGES).
Tom is now chairman emeritus of WGES.
While serving as chair for 12 years, Tom has done a fine job spurring growth, creativity, and coordination while fielding a leadership committee of 20 members.
McClain Gordon, WG’73, will assume the duties of WGES chair. McClain has led the Crandall Challenge committee for five years and has been a pivotal leader of WGES, along with Tom, for many years. McClain graduated from Vanderbilt University and now resides in Memphis, TN.
Message From the New WGES Chair
McClain Gordon, WG’73
Chair, Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society (WGES)
Hello to all Emeritus Society members,
Thanks for visiting our Emeritus Society website. It’s an access point to the following University-provided knowledge, events, and connections to classmates.
The Crandall Challenge and Honor Roll: Awardees are those who make the world a better place and are recognized annually at Reunion. Review awardees and their contributions.
Facebook: Go to the Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society Facebook page and join group to see Wharton-related content updates.
BrightCrowd: Go to the Events page on our website to access BrightCrowd, where you can find pictures and information provided by classmates, beginning with the Class of 1972.
Lifelong Learning: Access educational programs and webinars provided by the Wharton School.
Thriving in Retirement: We present suggestions to those who want to make the most of their senior years.
Class Notes correspondents: Wharton Magazine provides a platform for you to share updates with your classmates.
Special events: Connect and network at the annual MBA Reunion Weekend and other alumni-exclusive celebrations.
The Wharton MBA program continues to be in the top rank among business school programs in the world. I encourage you to take advantage of the many activities and programs available to you as Emeritus alumni.
You automatically become a member of the Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society 45 years after your graduation. Reconnect and maintain your connection to Wharton over the coming years through your Emeritus Society membership.
McClain Gordon, WG’73
Chair, Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society
mmcgordon@aol.com
News & Views
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- E-Bulletin
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- Photos & Videos
- Then & Now
Life Lessons: Staying Curious and Connected
WGES MBA Reunion Weekend 2025 Luncheon
WGES Lunch in the Greater Washington, DC area
Leadership Spotlight: John Majane, WG’58
WGES Spotlight C. DeWitt “Pete” Peterson, WG’56
With Leadership Committee Member Eugene Aaron, WG’73
WGES Lunch in the Greater Washington, DC area
WGES Spotlight Guillermo Schmidhuber WG’71
Wharton Graduate Class Reunion – May 18, 2024
WGES DC Area Lunch – April 11, 2024
Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society 20th Anniversary
WGES Spotlight McClain Gordon WG’73
Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society Leadership Committee
Fall 2023 Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society E-Bulletin
Leadership Committee Member John Majane’s Lunch for DC AREA WGES Members
Wharton Emeritus Society June 2023 Luncheon
Leadership Spotlight: Cliff Leventhall, WG’56
Crandall Challenge Citations for 2022 Announced at Reunion
Tom Vincent, WG’56
Tom Hadlock, Chairman of WGES
WGES DC area luncheon
Leadership Commiitee Member “Pete” Peterson continued his career as the Wharton Jazz Impasaro
Obituary – Professor Stephen J. Kobrin, WG’62
1977 Class Committee Photo
1976 Reunion Class Happy Hour Recording
Penn Alumni Travel Spotlight: Alsace ~ Fairytale France, October 1-9, 2023
July 16, 2022 Jazz Festival
Crandall Citation Awards, May 14, 2022
Meet Penn’s New President, Liz Magill
May Reunion Dinner Photo: Russell Redenbaugh WG’69 and Rebecca Rygh
Attendees at WGES Reunion Dinner May 14, 2022
WGES Chair Report for Jan-June, 2022
Chairman’s Report for the Alumni Outreach Committee
Letter to the 1972 and 1977 WG Graduation Classes
Members Photo Gallery
2019 Wharton & Penn Alumni Panel: Reinventing Yourself In Your 70’s, ‘0’s, and Beyond
Jack Smith Bench Dedication
JACK SMITH BENCH DEDICATION: SEPTEMBER 2019 Article
Photos of Jack Smith Bench Dedication: September 2019
Reunion Events Held by McClain Gordon, WG’73
Reunion Weekend: May 2019
ALL REUNION EVENT HOSTED BY MCCLAIN GORDON, WG’73: SEPTEMBER 2018 IN MEMPHIS, TN
2018 Wharton Emeritus Society Reunion Luncheon
REUNION WEEKEND: MAY 2018
Reunion Weekend: May 2017
2017 Crandall Challenge Citation Recipients
Spring 2017 Newsletter
Beautiful Penn Campus – A Reason to Come Back
Cocktails and Conversations, Naples: February 2017
WGES AND PENN OLD GUARD ITALIAN LAKE DISTRICT TOUR: AUGUST 2016
WGES AND PENN OLD GUARD HOLIDAY PARTY, PHILADELPHIA: DECEMBER 2015
WGES LUNCHEON AND BROADWAY SHOW, NEW YORK: NOVEMBER 2015
Autumn 2015 Newsletter
LUNCHEON AND TOUR OF THE UDVAR HAZY AEROSPACE MUSEUM: JUNE 2015
REUNION WEEKEND: MAY 2015
Spring 2015 Newsletter
Autumn 2014 Newsletter
An Investment Philosophy Influenced by Wharton By Henry Janoski, WG’60
Grow Strong Submitted by Carl Shaifer
Young Man That Was Submitted by Carl Shaifer
How Jiminy Cricket Helped Me Even the Score with the Dodgers By Robert Anthony Natiello
Comments from W.D. Lawson III WG’49
GOLFING IN LAOS
Joe Gill WG ‘ 60 and Marshall Smith WG ’60
Note from Kevin Woelflein, WG’58
Note from Quincy Williams, WG’57
Photo from Myron Weiner, WG’51
Note from Milton Silver, EE’50, WG’52
Note from David Skinner, WG’51
Note from Carl Shaifer, WG’57
Note from Paul Schurr, WG’62
Note from Salomon Moussatche, WG’48
Note from John Majane, WG’58
Memory from Phillip Gehman, WG’59
In Memory of John D’Luhy, WG’59
WG’64 50TH REUNION DINNER AT THE UNION LEAGUE: MAY 2014
REUNION WEEKEND 2014
Spring 2014 Newsletter
Homecoming 2013
Autumn 2013 Newsletter
WGES Quarterly E-Bulletin, July 2013
Chairman’s Report for the Events and Club Committee
WGES E-Bulletin July 2013 Web Committee Report
The May 2013 Reunion Luncheon Keynote Speaker, Carlos de la Cruz, W’62 WG’63
Spring 2013 Newsletter
Autumn 2012 Newsletter
Spring 2012 Newsletter
Autumn 2011 Newsletter
Spring 2011 Newsletter
Autumn 2010 Newsletter
Bob Crandall’s 2010 May Reunion Luncheon Keynote Speech
Spring 2010 Newsletter
Autumn 2009 Newsletter
A Conversation with J.D. Power III, WG’59 (Wharton Magazine, Spring/Summer 2009)
Spring 2009 Newsletter
Autumn 2008 Newsletter
Spring 2008 Newsletter
Autumn 2007 Newsletter
College Park 1975
Wharton Grads of the 1950s – we need your help
News & Views
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- Then & Now
Carl Shaifer, WG’57
WGES Spotlight
Carl Shaifer, WG’57
One of the original founders and chairs of WGES passed away in March. He was what our generation would call a “Renaissance man.” His devotion to Wharton and WGES was exceeded only by his pride in residing in Philadelphia, the city where the greatest democracy in the world was founded. Among other talents, Carl was a poet. He was also a champion wrestler at Princeton, where he received his undergraduate degree, and remained athletic throughout his life.
Above all, Carl was a warm, energetic friend to everyone he associated with — or simply met. The details of his life and community activities can be found below.
WGES Spotlight
Carl Shaifer, WG’57
WGES Spotlight
Carl Shaifer, WG’57
One of the original founders and chairs of WGES passed away in March. He was what our generation would call a “Renaissance man.” His devotion to Wharton and WGES was exceeded only by his pride in residing in Philadelphia, the city where the greatest democracy in the world was founded. Among other talents, Carl was a poet. He was also a champion wrestler at Princeton, where he received his undergraduate degree, and remained athletic throughout his life.
Above all, Carl was a warm, energetic friend to everyone he associated with — or simply met. The details of his life and community activities can be found below.
BrightCrowd
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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.
Talk to Us
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Class Notes
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Obituaries
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The Crandall Challenge
This citation is in recognition of the large number of members who draw upon their Wharton Graduate acquired knowledge, talents, and experience to make a significant contribution to the improvement of community and national socio-economic quality of life through continuous and significant volunteer endeavors.
Mentoring Opportunities
WGES has arranged a mentorship program with Red and Blue Ventures
Career Development
Help guide the careers of future generations
Wharton Clubs® Activities
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Lifelong Learning
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Connect With Us
The Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society has group pages on both LinkedIn and Facebook. The purpose of these groups is to bring you current information about the School, and its students, faculty and curriculum as well as to bring you information on what the world is saying about Wharton, and other information of interest to WGES members.
If you are a member of LinkedIn or Facebook you can search for “Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society” and ask to become a member of one of these groups. You could also email Rick Perkins at raperk1@gmail.com and he will invite you to become a member of one of the groups.
Sign up now, for the below social media pages that have special content just for WGES members.
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