Events

Meet the Firms

Meet the Firms (MTF) is a premier networking event designed to connect students with recruiters from the Accounting profession. This event brings together approximately 600 students and over 35 Accounting firms, including representatives from the Big Four, as well as mid-size and regional firms. While the primary focus is on recruiting third- and fourth-year students for internships and full-time positions, all students are encouraged to attend to explore opportunities and build professional connections.

For more information, please visit the Undergraduate Accounting Society website.

Career Day

Career Day is an annual event hosted by the Economics Department, offering students the opportunity to explore careers in real estate, finance, entrepreneurship, and accounting. Held on October 18th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the event features young alumni from these competitive industries who share their experiences and insights, providing valuable guidance to students interested in these fields.

In addition to industry discussions, students will have access to a professional photographer arranged by the department, allowing them to update their LinkedIn profiles with a polished, professional photo.

Career Day serves as a platform for students to engage with alumni, ask questions about career paths, and gain practical advice about navigating these industries.

Learn more and RSVP.

Women in Leadership Summit

The Women in Leadership Summit is an annual event hosted by the Department of Economics, designed to showcase the diverse career opportunities available to undergraduate women in the Economics and Economics & Accounting majors. The summit connects students with successful female leaders across various industries, offering insights into different career paths and practical guidance on navigating the workforce.

The event features a distinguished panel of women leaders, including faculty members and accomplished alumni from sectors such as finance, consulting, real estate, marketing, technology, and accounting. Panel discussions are conducted in a relaxed, question-and-answer format, allowing students to engage directly with speakers about their career journeys, challenges, and advice for women entering the field.

Following the panel, students participate in a structured networking session with alumni who represent a wide variety of industries. This format allows students to spend 15 minutes with each industry expert, learning about their profession and exploring diverse career paths. These interactions provide students with the opportunity to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of the day-to-day realities and opportunities within different fields.

Annual Transfer Student Reception

The Economics Department hosts a fall reception specifically for incoming transfer students who plan to major in Economics or Economics & Accounting. This event offers a valuable opportunity for students to connect with related student organizations and essential campus resources. Economics faculty and staff are also in attendance, providing a welcoming environment for new students to engage and network. Each year, the event draws over 200 transfer students, making it a key gathering for building connections within the department.

Programs

Alumni Mentorship Program

The Alumni Mentorship Program connects students with experienced alumni based on their field of interest, providing valuable insights throughout the academic year. This program allows students to learn how the industry they are interested in actually functions, explore the day-to-day responsibilities of potential future occupations, and receive personalized guidance on career development.

Mentors offer support in various areas, including resume building, identifying key opportunities to gain relevant experience, and navigating the early stages of a professional career. By pairing students with alumni who have successfully navigated their fields, the program aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application, helping students make informed decisions about their career paths.

Data Hack

The Department of Economics hosts an annual Data Hack program, which is specifically designed to help students become proficient in data analytics before entering the workforce. Throughout the program, participants learn to work with data using the programming language R, beginning with a comprehensive boot camp taught by a graduate student. Following the boot camp, students have the opportunity to apply their newly acquired skills in a hackathon-style competition.

For more information and specific details, please visit here.

Gretler Fellows

The Gretler Fellows Program invites undergraduate students to collaborate with faculty on research projects throughout the academic year. Fellows are paired with faculty members, serving as research assistants for approximately five hours per week during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. This program offers students an opportunity to apply their academic training to real-world research while receiving valuable mentorship.

Learn more.