Reunion 2012 Highlights

The Graduate School of Education, alongside the John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities, the Graduate School of Business and the Haas Center for Public Service, hosted a centennial celebration in honor of the birth of John W. Gardner BA ‘35, ‘36 (1912-2012), citizen, statesman and teacher, on October 6, 2012 at the CEMEX Auditorium. Over 400 Graduate School of Education and other Stanford alumni from around the globe attended this inspiring gathering of thought leaders featuring:

Diana Aviv, President and CEO, Independent Sector

The Honorable Robert Edgar, President and CEO, Common Cause

Marc Freedman, Founder and CEO, Civic Ventures

Milbrey McLaughlin, David Jacks Professor of Education, Emeritus and Founding Director, John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities

Senator Timothy Wirth, President of the United Nations Foundation and the Better World Fund

Moderated by Robert L. Joss, Philip H. Knight Professor and Dean, Emeritus, Stanford Graduate School of Business

Welcome remarks by Donna Michelle Anderson ’86, John Gardner Public Service Fellow

The distinguished panel reflected on the legacy of John W. Gardner and the many ways his legacy continues to inspire individuals and institutions seeking to advance the common good.