Workshops
Home ownershIp:
Why it matters
Time: 9 AM – 10 AM
Speaker: Roger Belmontes, Elena Torres
Venue: College of Business, 609
Description: Learn about the history and significance of homeownership in the United States — and gain an understanding of why knowledge is power during the entire homebuying process.
Webinar Link: Registration is required to join the webinar. Please click here to register.
A Career in bank advising
Time: 10 AM – 11 AM
Speaker: Dr. Sri Nippani
Venue: College of Business, 609
Description: TBD
Webinar Link: Registration is required to join the webinar. Please click here to register.
Credit
Time: 11 AM – 12 PM
Speaker: Kristen Martinez
Venue: College of Business, 609
Description: Attendees will learn the importance of credit as it relates to all aspects of one’s adult life and give some insight on how to maintain good credit. We will share the best way to access your credit report and spend time breaking down each component of a credit score, as well as how each component is weighed.
Webinar Link: Registration is required to join the webinar. Please click here to register.
Advanced Stock Workshop
Time: 11AM – 12 PM
Speaker: Anindita Dey
Venue: Sam Mahrouk Financial Markets Lab, College of Business
Description: Join for an advanced stock market seminar exploring the power of diversification, the impact of interest rates, and the long-term benefits of compounding. We’ll also demystify index funds and how they fit into a smart, resilient investment strategy. Perfect for beginner investors looking to fine-tune their portfolios.
Webinar Link: Registration is required to join the webinar. Please click here to register.
Paint your piggy bank
Time: 11 AM – 12 PM
Venue: Central Library Atrium, 6th Floor
Speaker: SMMC Team
Description: Paint your piggy bank activity is a fun and interactive way to teach financial literacy. Participants receive a piggy bank and decorate it while learning about the importance of saving money. The activity encourages creativity and financial responsibility by allowing participants to personalize their piggy banks while discussing topics such as goal setting, budgeting, and smart saving habits.
Please note: This event is open to in-person attendees only !!
Better Money Habits
Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
Venue: College of Business, 609
Speaker: Brandon Kelly
Description: The lesson will help young adults learn the basics of money management, how to set achievable savings goals, tips for managing student debt, and steps to becoming financially independent.
Webinar Link: Registration is required to join the webinar. Please click here to register.
Banking, the Economy, and general discussion
Time: 1 PM – 2 PM
Venue: College of Business, 609
Speaker: Chad Kerr, Wes Bailey
Description: Discussion of the current banking environment, interest rates, and state of the local economy.
Please note: This event is open to in-person attendees only !!
Solving the Mystery of Credit Reports
Time: 3 PM – 4 PM
Venue: College of Business, 609
Speaker: Troy Mann
Description: Credit report scores hold a lot of power—they can help buy that first home but can also take away financial opportunities. This session provides an overview of credit bureaus, credit scoring, guidance to dispute inaccuracies, improving credit scores and dealing with identity theft and fraud.
Webinar Link: Registration is required to join the webinar. Please click here to register.
Money Habitudes
Time: 3 PM – 4 PM
Venue: Central Library Atrium, 6th Floor
Speaker: SMMC Team
Description: Money Habitudes is an interactive activity that helps individuals understand their financial behaviors and attitudes. Through prompts or cards, participants identify their money personality—spender, saver, risk-taker, etc.—gaining self-awareness to make better financial decisions. This activity encourages positive money habits and smarter financial choices.
Webinar Link: Registration is required to join the webinar. Please click here to register.
Cybersecurity
Time: 4 PM – 5 PM
Venue: College of Business, 609
Speaker: Sharon Washburn
Description: How to protect yourself and your personal information. Your online identity is a piece of YOU.
Webinar Link: Registration is required to join the webinar. Please click here to register.
Introduction to Stocks
Time: 4 PM – 5 PM
Venue: Sam Mahrouk Financial Markets Lab, College of Business
Speaker: Kenza Belaid
Description: Limited seats! The first 18 members to arrive will secure a spot.
Please note: This event is open to in-person attendees only !!