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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- Photos & Videos
- Then & Now
WGES 2025 MBA Reunion 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
News & Views
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
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.
Talk to Us
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Class Notes
See what your classmates are doing in Wharton Magazine’s always changing class notes page.
Obituaries
Remember those who have passed in Wharton Magazine’s obituaries page.
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
Interact with the graduate regional clubs activity calendar.
Lifelong Learning
Lifelong Learning serves Wharton alumni throughout their professional lives with extraordinary resources—online, on campus, and in regions worldwide.
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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