Apr 18
Deadline: Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting
Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting
Travel to Omaha for Annual Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting (Friday, May 5 to Saturday, May 6, 2017)
Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is highly regarded and recognized for his investing insights and expertise. Subsequently, this meeting has become a highly anticipated event by many professionals in numerous industry sectors. Carleton has secured admission for students to attend the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting on Saturday, May 6, 2017, in Omaha, Nebraska. The meeting hosts upwards of 40,000 attendees every year who come to listen to Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger discuss their investment decisions in a question and answer format.
Meetings with Carleton alumni will be scheduled on Friday, May 5. Alumni include:
- Drew Weitz ’02, Research Analyst, Portfolio Manager, Weitz Investments, a firm established by Wally Weitz '70, P '96, '99, '02, and Carleton Board of Trustees Member.
* Career path, Weitz Investments overview - Bill Buffett ’55, Independent Writing and Editing Professional
* Reflections: Carleton past and present - Mary Jones '74, Vice President and Treasurer, Union Pacific Corporation
- Leigh Prescott '82, Director of Budgets, Administration and Quality, Union Pacific Corporation
- Tom Senne '78, Co-Founder and President, WLA Consulting, Inc.
LOGISTICS:
An orientation meeting for students selected to participate is scheduled for Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at noon.
A charter bus will depart campus for Omaha at 8:00AM on Friday, May 5th, returning to Northfield on Saturday, May 6th at approximately 10:00PM. The college will cover travel, lodging and some meal expenses.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS:
Carleton students of any class year are eligible to participate. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume outlining your interest in participating in this event. In particular, please address your interest, experience, and career goals relating to the business field.
Application deadline is Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Submit application materials via the Tunnel.
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