Activities Calendar
Warren Buffett Trek
March 13th, 2009
HBS is allowed to send only 27 students this year so we will be doing a lottery process. Please fill out the poll if you would like to attend the trek. In past years, this has been one of the most popular and oversubscribed treks so sign-up as soon as possible! The poll will close on Dec. 1st, 2008 at 11:59pm http://poll.hbs.edu/poll/taker/pollTaker.jsp?poll=123664
Roger Altman, Evercore Partners Founder on "The Long Term Implications of the Financial Crisis"
October 15th, 4-5:30pm
Roger Altman, Evercore Partners Founder and CEO will be speaking about the long-term implications of the current financial crisis. Roger Altman is Chairman and CEO of Evercore Partners. Mr. Altman began his investment banking career at Lehman Brothers in 1974. Beginning in 1977, he served as Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury for four years. He then returned to Lehman Brothers, later becoming co-head of overall investment banking. In 1987, Mr. Altman joined The Blackstone Group as Vice Chairman and head of the merger and acquisition advisory business. Beginning in January 1993, Mr. Altman returned to Washington to serve as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Treasury for two years. In 1996, he formed Evercore Partners.
M&A Titans
October 20, 2008 (4:00pm - 5:30pm)
A 3-person panel of pioneers from the M&A and leveraged buyout industries will discuss how the culture of Wall Street has changed since the 1970s and how they coped and prospered as they adapted to rapid changes. It is an opportunity to learn from the experiences and insights of Wall Street veterans. The panel will answer questions from the audience following a general discussion moderated by Brett Cole, author of "M&A Titans,'' an upcoming book on the 11 pioneers of the merger industry.
Alternative Energy Banking Presentation
October 21st (3:30-5:00pm)
Learn about Alternative Energy Banking. Credit Suisse Energy Banking group in attendance.
Finance Conference 2008
Saturday, November 8th
The Finance Conference brings together high-profile panels and speakers to discuss the state of the financial world. Also features a career fair for first-year HBS students interested in summer internships and second year students looking for full-time opportunities.
*Newly admitted students, please email Brian Ford if you are interested in helping out.
Morgan Stanley - Financial Institutions Group Case Study
December, 9th
The case study is hosted by Morgan Stanley's FIG group.
Days on Wall Street Trek
December 22nd-23rd
2-Day Trek that visits the top Investment Banks in NYC. If RC student (Class of '10), please email mjones@mba2009.hbs.edu or kauspaker@mba2009.hbs.edu if interested in leading this trek.
Interview Prep
Late January 2009
The HBS Finance Club will provide mock interview sessions for first year students.
Wall Street Training Sessions
Throughout the year
Training sessions led by Training the Street (vendor that trains Wall Street banks) to help students learn the skills necessary for a successful banking career. Great way to prepare for interviews! Cost to Finance Club members will be highly subsidized.
Day on Wall Street NYC Trip
December 19th, 2008
During the visit students will: (1) Hear from a broad range of professionals in divisions such as Investment Banking, Private Equity, Sales & Trading, and Investment Management (2) Tour the banks when possible (3) Meet and network with Wall Street professionals in an intimate setting For more information please contact – James Joun (jjoun@mba2010.hbs.edu), Yash Patodia (ypatodia@mba2010.hbs.edu), or Sean Cameron (scameron@mba2010.hbs.edu)
