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“ Tribute to the Life and Career of Charlie Munger ” Honors the Legacy of the “ Architect ” of Berkshire Hathaway
By Kristin Aguilera , Deputy Director
On June 4 , the Museum honored the life of Charlie Munger with an in-person program , in partnership with the Fordham University Gabelli Center for Global Security Analysis and the CFA Society New York . The moderated panel discussion focused on the brilliant career and lasting legacy of the well-known and equally well-loved vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and long-time business partner of Warren Buffett , who passed away in November at age 99 .
The panel featured four of the people who knew Munger best and represented various aspects of his life and career . MoAF Trustee Lawrence Cunningham , editor of The Essays of Warren Buffett and author of Berkshire Beyond Buffett , moderated the panel , which included Tom Gayner , CEO of Markel Group ; Ronald Olson , partner at Munger , Tolles & Olson ; and Don Graham , chairman emeritus of Graham Holdings Company .
Approximately 200 people — including many Berkshire Hathaway investors — attended the program , which was held at Fordham ’ s Lincoln Center campus . The lively discussion explored many of Munger ’ s famous sayings on life and investing , as well as examples of how he applied
them throughout his lifetime . In his introductory remarks , MoAF President David Cowen opened with a Mungerism : “ The best thing a human being can do is to help another human being know more .” This is not only representative of how Munger lived his life , Cowen said , but it is also emblematic of the Museum ’ s mission to provide financial education through its events , educational programs , publications and exhibitions .
This program was generously sponsored by Balius Partners . Those who were not able to attend the in-person event can watch the video on the Museum ’ s website at www . moaf . org / videos .
Clockwise from top left : MoAF President David Cowen introduces the program ; “ Tribute to the Life and Career of Charlie Munger ” organizers and participants ( L to R ): David Cowen , Tom Gayner , Lawrence Cunningham , Ronald Olson , Lerzan Aksoy , Don Graham , James Kelly and Sris Chatterjee ; the panelists share a laugh as they reminisce about the life of Charlie Munger ; approximately 200 people attended the program , held at the Fordham Lincoln Center campus .
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