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Circle of Finance Opportunities

  

 

Welcome to Circle of Finance Opportunities (CFO) - an organization designed by and for DePaul University Finance Department alumni. 

OUR MISSION
The Circle of Finance Opportunities (CFO) provides alumni with a broad array of exciting opportunities designed to enhance their professional lives and to support DePaul University's Finance Department, students and faculty. Our three areas of focus are:

  • Relationship -  Build meaningful connections between alumni who work in the field of finance
  • Development -  Facilitating opportunities to help professionalsexpand upon their career networking, knowledge and insight
  • Scholarship - Rewarding academic excellence and helping talented students who are in financial need

At CFO, we believe that the Department of Finance has provided its students with a first-class education, and we strive for the further advancement of our fellow alumni through Relationship, Development and Scholarship.

CFO MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES

  • Opportunities to build relationships with a large network of alumni, professors, and students
  • Ability to stay in touch and interact with faculty of the Finance Department
  • Sponsored social events
  • Continued learning through educational seminars
  • click for more and to join 

Interview of the Month

Interviews with the Winners of the DePaul CFO Stock Contest

Current and Upcoming Events

 

CFO Beertasting and Networking Event!

When:  Thursday, February 28th, 5:30-7:30p
Where:  Haymarket Pub & Brewery
 737 W. Randolph
 Chicago, IL 60661
 (corner of Halsted & Randolph)

Note:  Haymarket Pub & Brewery features classic Belgian and contemporary American beer styles from brewing legend Pete Crowley.  Sample his Angrier Birds Imperial Belgian Rye, Oscar’s Pardon Dry-Hopped Belgian Trippel, The Saison Also Rises and more.  Try guest drafts which include Central Waters Satin Solstice Imperial Stout, Dark Horse Reserve Special Black Bier, and the list goes on.  
Join us at the venue to socialize and network with fellow finance alumni, current students, and friends! 

Advance ticket price is $20 by February 20th; $25 thereafter.  For each payment of $20, the attendee will receive a premium worth $14, which includes a tasting of four 4-oz beers and appetizers.  The remaining $6 is a tax-deductable donation to the Scholarship Fund.

Other Recent Events

  • CFO Holiday Party
  • March 2012 Haymarket Beer Tasting
  • 2011 Scholarship Winners - 1.) Sterne Altholz    2.) Sarah K. Hampson    3.) Kristaps Staks

CFO Holiday Party
Thanks for joining us to celebrate the holiday season and networking with fellow alumni, current students and DePaul faculty and staff. Ticket proceeds from each attendee received a benefit of equal or greater value, which included an open bar with beer, wine, soft drinks and antipasti. Proceeds supported the CFO Scholarship Fund.

Quartino Ristorante, 626 North State Street
Wednesday, November 28th, 5:30 – 7pm



March 2012 Haymarket Beer Tasting

It was a wonderful time and we had approximately 30 people in attendance. The beer selection was outstanding and the strong attendance provided numerous opportunities to network with both old and new colleagues. Special thanks to Amhir Hidalgo and Voula Moragiannis who organized CFO's beer tasting event held at Haymarket in the West Loop. You did a wonderful job and make it look easy to boot! Here's what some of the alumni in attendance had to say:

Mickey Martin:

I was pleasantly surprised to learn that DePaul's Circle of Finance Opportunities had a vast and loyal network of members eager to share their experiences, and help fellow alumni. While actively enrolled in DePaul's finance program the event exposed me to professionals in the industry that were willing to lend a helping hand, and answer all of my questions. I'm already looking forward to next CFO event where I hope to build lasting relationships amongst finance professionals in the Chicagoland area!

Dave Winkler:

I was surprised that the majority of participants at the CFO event were graduates who were already in the workforce. It provided many more opportunities to find useful networking contacts than the socials that are primarily filled with undergraduate students. I'm looking forward to the next event!

Humberto Perez:

I had a great time meeting, mingling, and networking with industry professionals from several different fields of Finance at the CFO Beer Tasting event. It was great having the opportunity to build the necessary networking skills to uncover career opportunities and share industry knowledge. I think it is important for DePaul alumni to come together and support each other and current students so we can increase our competitive advantage.

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