UTSA business students attend Harvard financial conference
UTSA Investment Society members at Harvard
UTSA Investment Society members at Harvard
Share this Story(Jan. 21, 2010)--Fifteen finance undergraduates from the UTSA College of Business Investment Society recently attended the Harvard Finance Conference in Boston. The conference addressed topics including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, corporate finance, private equity and careers in finance. Keynote speakers included the president of Barclays and the founder and chairman of Evercore Partners.
"The conference allowed us to expand our knowledge in this industry, interact with graduate students from Harvard and network with other financial professionals," said Rafael Velez, chairman of the Investment Society. "Although we were the only undergraduates in attendance, the knowledge we've gained through our class work at UTSA kept us on par with the other students."
Most recently, Investment Society members have provided in-depth analysis and research on real-world companies to assist faculty sponsor Ron Sweet in portfolio management for a nonprofit organization.
The Investment Society was established in 2007. The group, which has nearly 35 members, strives to educate future business leaders about the financial markets and the economy.
Events
This event will acknowledge graduating seniors from the McNair Scholars program at UTSA before inducting the new cohort of scholars into the program.
North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140), Main CampusAt this memorable celebration, UTSA graduates will be introduced one-by-one to cross the stage and accept their doctoral degrees.
Arts Building Recital Hall, Main CampusRoadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.
Student Union Paseo, Main CampusCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.
