3rftwywtAnnual Dinner

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Friday, May 23, 2025, 5:30—9 P.M. @ the Heathman Hotel 

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We are thrilled to announce that this year's Annual Dinner will be held at the iconic Heathman Hotel in Downtown Portland.

Former Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler (HKS '91) will be our special guest speaker and will provide a brief speech followed by a moderated Q&A. 

All alumni, and family and friends of alumni, are welcome to purchase tickets. 

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How to buy tickets? When's the deadline for buying tickets? 

Tickets must be purchased by May 12th at 11:59 P.M.

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Click here to buy tickets!!!

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How do I get discounted member tickets?

Click HERE to become a member!

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Silent Auction? 

Yes! We are thrilled to share that we will be auctioning a Harvard chair to raise Club funds for student support. Please stay tuned for more information. 

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Parking?

The Heathman will offer discounted valet at $40/vehicle for this event and complimentary EV charging. There is no on-site self-parking. We recommend covered garage parking in the Park Avenue West Parking Garage, the Fox Tower Parking Garage, the Southpark Parking Garage, or the Fifth & Taylor Parking Garage. We also recommend considering ridesharing (Uber, Lyft) if you live in the Portland Metro area. 

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Where in the Heathman Hotel will we be located? 

Upon arriving, please look for the Broadway + Symphony + Opus Ballrooms, or ask hotel staff for directions. 

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Incoming or Current Student? 

The Club is committed to keeping this tradition ongoing and accessible, and will sponsor current and admitted students to attend the dinner at no charge.

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Interested in Donating or Sponsoring a Student Ticket? 

If you are in a position to support, please consider sponsoring a student's ticket in full ($90) or making a donation to the Club. The Club has exclusively paid for student tickets for years to ensure current local students are able to connect with our alumni and participate in all the Club's opportunities. Unless anonymity is desired, we will announce and thank the names of our sponsors and donors during our Annual Dinner.

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Questions? Having Difficulties Purchasing Tickets Online? 

Please reach out to our Club's Events Chair, Connor McRobert - connormcrobert@gmail.com or (503) 807-0406. 

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Agenda:

5:30pm - Networking hour with cash bar (cocktails, wine, beer) 

6:45pm - Seated Dinner with Board updates and voting on slate of 2025-26 Board of Directors 

7:00pm - Guest Speaker, former Mayor Ted Wheeler 

7:15pm - Q&A with former Mayor Ted Wheeler 

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Dinner Buffet Offerings:

We will be offering a custom Pacific Northwest Experience, including: 

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  • Organic Mixed Greens: Sauvie Island greens
  • Pacific NW King Salmon: grape relish, smoked soubise
  • Smoked Chicken Breast: brown butter jus, grilled lemon
  • Grilled Beef Tenderloin: cipollini onion, horseradish jus
  • Confit Fingerling Potatoes
  • Grilled Asparagus
  • Flourless Chocolate Torte (gluten-free)
  • Seasonal Fruit Pavlova (gluten-free)

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If you are an incoming or current undergraduate student and plan to attend, please email harvardschoolscommittee@gmail.com to RSVP and claim your free ticket by May 12th at 11:59 P.M.

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Speaker Biography:

Ted Wheeler served as the Mayor of Portland, Oregon from 2016 to 2024, navigating the city
through one of the most transformative and challenging periods in its history. Under his
leadership, Portland undertook sweeping changes to its government structure, including a
historic overhaul of its city charter and election systems.

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A proud graduate of Lincoln High School in Portland, Mr. Wheeler went on to earn a Bachelor of
Science in Economics from Stanford University (1985), an MBA from Columbia University
(1989), and a Master in Public Policy (MPP) from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School
of Government (1991). He remains one of the Kennedy School’s most distinguished alumni from
the Pacific Northwest.

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Wheeler’s career in public service began after returning to Portland from the private sector,
where he worked in financial services. In 2006, he mounted a successful upset campaign to
become Chair of the Multnomah County Commission. His leadership there led to his
appointment in 2010 by Governor Ted Kulongoski as Oregon State Treasurer, where he
oversaw and expanded the state’s investment portfolio, growing the pension fund to over $73
billion.

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Throughout his years in office, Mr. Wheeler demonstrated a deep commitment to public service
and governance, guiding Portland through a time of social reckoning, economic disruption, and
democratic renewal. 

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