The Schwartz Collection is prominently displayed throughout campus, bringing an artistic energy that helps make the HBS experience truly unique. Rooted in his belief that the presence of provocative art promotes creative thinking, Gerry has provided HBS with philanthropic support to expand its collection of contemporary art. Dedicated philanthropists, Gerry and Heather pledged a $100M gift to the University of Toronto in March 2019 to spur Canadian innovation and explore the intersections of technology and society. She is a former Governor of McGill University, her alma mater, and the Toronto Stock Exchange and has served on many North American Boards. Heather, a successful entrepreneur, is the founder, chair and CEO of Indigo Books & Music, Canada’s leading book and lifestyle retailer. Gerry and his wife, Heather Reisman, live in Toronto and have four children and eleven grandchildren. Gerry is a Chairman, Director or Governor of a number of civic, philanthropic, and business organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Manitoba, a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School, and five Doctor of Laws (Hon.) degrees. He has been appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada and inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame. Gerald Schwartz, MBA 1970, is the Founder and CEO of Onex Corporation. The Pavilion supports seasonal and programmatic flexibility with a contemporary design that resonates with the legacy campus. The central open area of the Common provides a vibrant locus for campus activity, from casual interactions to ceremonial events that bring together faculty, staff, students, and alumni. The Schwartz Common and Pavilion comprise the landscaped quadrangle framed by Aldrich Hall, Cumnock Hall, Klarman Hall, and the Spangler Center. Representing an outdoor hub of community life at HBS, the Schwartz Common and Pavilion are places for events, exchange and socialization, recreation, and reflection. The Schwartz Common and Pavilion were dedicated in 2019 in recognition of a gift from The Gerald Schwartz & Heather Reisman Foundation. Schwartz Common and Pavilion About the Space
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