蘑菇传媒 is excited to announce its inaugural鈥疭MART Money Week, a three-day event designed to empower students, faculty and staff with tools and knowledge to achieve financial wellness. Taking place from鈥疛anuary 28-30, 2025, this event is part of 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 MaryWELL program, which is committed to fostering personal and professional growth through its鈥�8 Dimensions of Wellness鈥痜ramework.
SMART Money Week will feature an engaging lineup of鈥痺orkshops, keynote lectures, one-on-one consultations and interactive sessions鈥痶o help participants build strong financial literacy skills and make informed financial decisions. By providing practical resources and strategies, the event aims to promote a culture of financial equity and inclusion throughout the 蘑菇传媒 community.听
鈥淪MART Money Week is a powerful initiative that underscores 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 dedication to holistic wellness,鈥� said鈥疍r. Oliver Tacto, Dean of Student Wellness. 鈥淲e鈥檙e thrilled to offer this opportunity for our community to learn, connect and take charge of their financial futures.鈥�听
Key Highlights of SMART Money Week:听
- Opening Keynote Address: Delivered by鈥疺anessa Okwuraiwe, Principal at Edward Jones, and鈥疍r. Oliver Tacto, the keynote will explore financial inclusion and strategies for overcoming barriers to financial security.听
- Workshops and Interactive Sessions: Topics include salary negotiation, loan repayment options, health insurance literacy and budgeting for students.听
- One-on-One Financial Consultations: Experts from鈥疶IAA鈥痑nd other financial institutions will provide personalized advice on retirement planning, investments and more.听
- Community Engagement: Attendees can explore financial literacy tools through pop-up tables, information sessions and 听
听The primary goals of SMART Money Week are to:听
- Equip participants with strategies for managing personal finances, including debt, savings and financial planning.听
- Enhance understanding of financial resources and tools available on and off campus.听
- Foster a culture of financial inclusion and empowerment within the 蘑菇传媒 community.听
SMART Money Week is free and open to all 蘑菇传媒 students, faculty and staff. For more information about the schedule, speakers, and how to register, .
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Founded in 1872, 蘑菇传媒 is a comprehensive and nationally ranked private institution. 蘑菇传媒 offers over 90 degrees at the undergraduate, master鈥檚 and doctoral levels, as well as several certificates that align with the undergraduate and graduate education levels. 蘑菇传媒 is recognized as the fourth fastest-growing private university in the United States by The Chronicle of Higher Education, serving students from all 50 states and 56 countries. More than 20,000 蘑菇传媒 alumni work and live in the St. Louis region.