Northwestern Mutual Event
Dec
3

Northwestern Mutual Event

Learn about the opportunities for Finance majors at Northwestern Mutual from industry professionals. This professional event will be in Grainger (rm 1295), and remember that the dress code is business casual.

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Imposter Syndrome or Systems of Oppression
Nov
14

Imposter Syndrome or Systems of Oppression

Workshops will be facilitated with the Accenture Leadership Center; Members can earn both the DEI point and a point towards the Inclusive Leadership Badge, after the event, members must send proof of their attendance to cjpan@wisc.edu. This DEI event will be held in Grainger (rm 1266), and the dress code is student casual.

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Study Abroad Panel
Nov
12

Study Abroad Panel

Please join us to hear from a panel of current and former members of WIFA's exec board to share their experiences with studying abroad. This intellectual development event will be held in Grainger (rm 1295), and the dress code is student casual.

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Resume Workshop
Nov
5

Resume Workshop

Join us in Grainger (rm 1295) to get advice on your resume. Executive members will be present to help with resumes, or if you have any questions. Dress code is student casual.

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Cultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation
Oct
29

Cultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation

This workshop will be facilitated with the Accenture Leadership Center; Members can earn both the DEI point and a point towards the Inclusive Leadership Badge, after the event, members must send proof of their attendance to cjpan@wisc.edu. This DEI event will be held in Grainger (rm 1266) from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Dress code is student casual.

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Canes Fundraiser
Oct
23

Canes Fundraiser

WIFA will be having a Raising Cane’s fundraiser from 4-10pm on State St! WIFA gets 15% of the sales during that 6-hour period so long as you mention the Women in Finance and Accounting (WIFA) fundraiser at checkout or show this flyer. Please note that there is NO online code. Message Ellyse Benesh on group me or email @ebenesh@wisc.edu with proof (receipt, picture of you there or with your food, etc.) to receive a community outreach point.

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PwC Professional Event
Oct
22

PwC Professional Event

Professionals will introduce forage, a simulation that shows a day in the life of audit, tax, or IT associates. This will be followed by a panel of what it means to be a CPA, and what the different career paths look like. This professional event will take place in Grainger (rm 1295). Refreshments will be provided, and please remember that dress code is business casual.

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Women in the Workplace
Oct
18

Women in the Workplace

Join us for this educational event from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in Gordon’s Dining Center - Symphony Room. There will be a panel of women from accounting and finance fields to talk about their experience in the workplace, as well as to answer questions. Food will be provided, and dress code should be business professional. Please note that you had to have previously signed up for this event to attend.

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EY Professional Event
Oct
15

EY Professional Event

Join us for a workshop about soft skills, creating your personal brand, and navigating workplace dynamics. At the end, we will break up into smaller groups, work on some of the soft skills, and talk to the professionals. This event will be held in Grainger (rm 1295) from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Food will be provided, and remember that dress code is business casual!

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Oct
1

Vesta Professional Event

Come to Vesta’s professional event were company representatives will be discussing networking, interviewing, focusing on good questions to ask professionals, and what to look for in a company. This event will be held in Grainger (rm 1295). Refreshments will be provided, and dress code is business casual.

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Chipotle Fundraiser
Sep
30

Chipotle Fundraiser

Come to Chipotle (658 State St, Madison, WI 53703) for dinner and bring your friends! If you buy chipotle from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on September 30th, WIFA will receive 25% of all sales. There are three ways to guarantee that each purchase counts. First, you can show the cashier a digital (or paper) flyer (see here). If ordering online, you can use wthe promo code ZN2V89A. You can also mention that you are supporting the WIFA fundraiser to the cashier when ordering.

Send a picture of the receipt for proof of your purchase to Ellyse Benesh on group me or her email ebenesh@wisc.edu to get a community outreach point.

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Advocacy in the Workplace - DEI Event
Sep
24

Advocacy in the Workplace - DEI Event

This workshop will be facilitated by the Social Justice Hub, where we'll be focusing on discovering your own different identities, intersectionality, and discuss tips on how to have difficult conversations in a workplace setting. Join us for this educational event in Grainger (rm 1295) from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Dress code is student casual. Hope to see you there!

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Intrinsic LLC
Sep
24

Intrinsic LLC

Join us at this virtual professional event featuring two representatives from Intrinsic LLC to discuss about the financial operations of the firm.

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Ecolab Professional Event
Sep
17

Ecolab Professional Event

On September 17th, come learn about Ecolab’s finance and accounting opportunities, and network with industry professionals. This event will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in Grainger Hall (rm 1295) and dress code is business casual attire. Hope to see you there!

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End of Semester Bowling Social
Apr
30

End of Semester Bowling Social

Come celebrate the end of the semester by bowling and socializing! The event will include bowling as well as drinks and refreshments will be available. Required to be an active member to attend. This event will be at Union South and dress code is student casual. See you there.

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Movie Social
Apr
23

Movie Social

Come have fun watching a movie and eating pizza with other WIFA members! This social will be held in Grainger (rm 1295) and dress code is student casual.

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Merrill Lynch Professional Event
Apr
17

Merrill Lynch Professional Event

A Merrill Lynch professional will be on zoom and give info about the Merrill Lynch corporation as well as their roles in the company. There will also be panel Q&A session. This event will be held in Grainger (rm 1195). Dress code is business casual.

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Allyship and Empowerment Workshop
Apr
16

Allyship and Empowerment Workshop

Work with the Social Justice Hub to focus on allyship, inclusive language, and female empowerment in both in schools and workplaces. We will be exploring practical strategies and resources to foster diversity and inclusion, creating environments where everyone feels valued and respected. This event will be held in Grainger (rm 1295). Dress code is student casual.

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Tagg's Fundraiser
Apr
11

Tagg's Fundraiser

Stop by MacTaggart's Market & Deli to get some snacks, a sandwich, and any other goodies to help support WIFA!! We get 2% of sales for the entire day so spread the word to friends and other members. Please make sure that need you say you are there for the WIFA fundraiser. This is SUPER important in order to have fundraisers there in the future! Send a picture or receipt of proof to ebenesh@wisc.edu to get a community outreach point. This is the address MacTaggart's Market & Deli (230 W Lakelawn Pl, Madison, WI 53703).

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Spaulding Ridge Professional Event
Apr
3

Spaulding Ridge Professional Event

Spaulding Ridge professionals will present an Internship Panel and discuss 2024 recruiting as well as provide tips for freshman and sophomores to prepare for the fall recruiting season. The event will be held in Grainger (rm 5120). Dress code is business casual.

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LinkedIn Workshop
Apr
2

LinkedIn Workshop

Alex Lawver is coming to give a presentation about how to create an ideal LinkedIn profile and use it effectively. She will also be able to help members with their LinkedIns and any questions they have. Please bring your resume (electronic or paper version) to help create your LinkedIn. This event will be held in Grainger (rm 1185). Dress code is student casual.

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