Early Life & Education
This Nebraska city was Walter Scott Jr.’s hometown.
What is Omaha?
In 1979, Walter Scott Jr. became President & CEO of this major construction and engineering company.
What is Peter Kiewit Sons’, Inc.?
In 2022, what was launched to support students’ education across Nebraska?
What is the Career Pathway Scholarship
Walter Scott Jr. was known for this leadership trait: he often credited this instead of himself.
What is teamwork or his team?
What was the name of Walter’s dog(s)?
Who is Stoli?
Walter graduated from this university in 1953 with a civil engineering degree.
What is Colorado State University?
Who did Walter consider his primary mentor throughout his early career?
Who is Peter Kiewit?
Walter was recognized as the leading benefactor of what building on the Colorado State University’s campus?
What is The Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
Walter’s impact is often compared to this Nebraska business titan and friend.
Who is Warren Buffett?
What were two of Walter’s favorite fast food restaurants?
What are Taco Bell and Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Walter Scott Jr. graduated from this Omaha high school.
What is Omaha Benson High School?
Peter Kiewit Sons’, Inc. was involved in this type of large-scale construction.
What is infrastructure or heavy construction (like bridges, roads, dams)?
In 1996, Walter acquired the original sales document of what for his private collection?
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
Walter passed away in this year.
What is 2021?
What was the name of Walter’s yacht?
What is Ice Bear?
What was Walter’s original career choice?
What is a Rancher?
Walter also served on the board of this major investment company, led by Warren Buffett.
What is Berkshire Hathaway?
Walter believed philanthropy should focus on this type of long-term, community-impacting investment.
What is education?
Walter selected and mentored this person to replace him as President & CEO of the Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation?
Who is Calvin Sisson?
What was the name of Walter’s favorite vegetable?
What is Macaroni & Cheese?