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Join us for the Olin Global Fair on March 4th from 1:30-3:30 PM in Simon Hall.

Connect with alumni, exchange students, and campus partners

to explore international opportunities and enjoy some global snacks!

BAP Tutoring Program: Acct. 2610 & 2620

Need help with your introductory accounting class? Beta Alpha Psi members are here to support you! We offer free online tutoring sessions every Sunday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, clarify concepts, and receive personalized help from experienced accounting students. Whether you're preparing for an upcoming exam or simply want to get ahead in class, our tutors can provide the guidance and support you need. Join the virtual tutoring room here and get your questions answered to improve your understanding of the material and raise your score in the class. 

Looking for a fast-paced, hands-on business challenge? Join the Strategic Sprint and help reimagine Eckert's Country Store & Farms as a year-round entertainment destination! Over two weeks, you'll conduct research, develop strategy, and collaborate with Eckert’s leadership to deliver actionable recommendations—all in a consulting-style experience. Open to all students (no prior experience required). Teams must consist of four and include at least one Olin junior or senior. ALL participants will be designated as CRES Fellows (Center for Research in Economics and Strategy). The winning team will receive $1,500, while the runner-up team will receive $1,000.

Be sure to join us for an info session this Thursday, 3/6 at 4:00 in Simon Hall 100.

More info here: https://lnkd.in/gT4-EGEG.

Spots are limited! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gVzV7MFg

Apply to a CEL program! Applications close April 7th

CELect Application: https://olinbusiness.ut1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2sJzhWVTG6NOVIG

Practicum Application: https://olinbusiness.ut1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b7VWuLTJh1xg450

Students can learn more about each program here: https://sites.wustl.edu/olincel/home/program-offerings-2/

Careers in Accounting:

Prof. Plunkett recently welcomed Peter Rodriguez, VP of Finance at St. Louis City SC, to campus.  Peter discusses his start in auditing at EY and how his career progressed to working in industry, up to his very interested career leading all things accounting and finance at our MLS soccer franchise.  His journey is a prime example of the unlimited options indicative of starting one's career in public accounting.  Peter also gives his thoughts on the state of the profession for new professionals, compensation and work-life balance. 

Teaching Racial Understanding Through Honesty, or T.R.U.T.H., aims to facilitate the WashU community on issues regarding identity, power, and privilege.

We provide peer-led facilitations individually tailored to student groups to productively address issues of diversity and inclusion within their own organizations.

Sign up for a facilitation today!

Feb 11, Feb 18, Feb 25, March 4, March 11

Calling all Juniors and Seniors

are you looking for ways to level up your skills and gain more experience in a cost-effective way? Check out our dual and second-degree Specialized Masters program options! 

Smart investment:

Apply as a junior

In your senior undergraduate year, you will start taking graduate-level courses. Your undergraduate tuition and financial aid will still apply. Students are only responsible for the prime graduate semester(s) tuition rate.  

Apply as a senior

Merit-based scholarships available! 

Visit olin.wustl.edu/dual-degrees for more details

Email OlinGradAdmissions@wustl.edu to schedule a 1:1 with our recruiters

Check out The Skandalaris Center's External Grants & Competitions page. The database is a comprehensive list of active funding opportunities that you can take advantage of for your venture. If you are an organization, institution or non-profit looking to promote an open grant or competition, contact Henry Matus (hmatus@wustl.edu) with any questions or inquiries.

We spend most of our lives convening in and being supported by groups, so group therapy is a natural and highly beneficial form of treatment for just about everyone. It offers a form of support and experience-based learning and growth that you can’t get in individual therapy. 

Learn more https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_mXwewbUEtFTDTv-qnTpuD8FTjyO0Gwl/view 

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Registration is open for the 2025 Women in Economics Symposium, being held March 27 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT. at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.  Keynote speakers will include Brookings Institution President Cecilia Rouse and Ali Wolf, chief economist at Zonda.  Interested participants are able to attend the symposium in person at the St. Louis Fed, in person at the Fed’s Louisville, KY., Branch, or virtually.

Registration is live, so secure your spot now!   Questions? Please contact Cameron Tucker (cameron.tucker@stls.frb.org), Economic Education, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.