Financial Wellness Symposium

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Financial Wellness Symposium 2025 April 9th, 2025 at the University of Arizona Student Union

Introducing the Financial Wellness Symposium


The first annual Financial Wellness Symposium is a FREE event for University of Arizona students designed to empower them with essential financial knowledge. This year’s theme focuses on non-traditional careers and income streams. Students will hear from industry experts about alternative career paths and side hustles that go beyond the traditional 9-to-5. Sessions will also cover key financial topics like budgeting, investing, saving, and credit management. Attendees will leave with practical tools and strategies to manage their finances and make informed decisions about their financial futures.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!


Registration is now open for the 1st Annual Financial Wellness Symposium! Explore non-traditional career paths, financial literacy, influencer marketing, event promotion, and careers in the arts. Gain valuable insights from industry experts and learn how to navigate these unique fields. Don’t miss out—register today! Registration is FREE for UA students!

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Symposium Schedule

 Campus Store Event Space
Student Union - 1st Floor
Tubac Room
Student Union - 4th Floor
Zoom
11:00 AMRegistration & Check-in  
11:30 AMWelcome Session
Keynote address by influencer, artist, and horticulturist Alfonso 'Fonz' Chavez
  
12:00 PMExhibitors
Vantage West Credit Union
  
12:45 PMRENT (Renter Education for Neighborhoods and Tenants)
Presented by Step Up to Justice
Adulting 101: Starting Your Savings & Retirement Journey
Presented by Bobby Coss - Financial Wellness - Thrive Center
Home is Here Opportunity Program: Entrepreneurship Presentation
Presented by Zabdi Hernandez Perez of Home is Here
2:00 PMBest Life Presents...
Producing Concert and Live Events
Presented by Dan Hernandez of Best Life Presents
Financial Wellness 101
Presented by Pima Federal Credit Union
 
3:15 PMThe Artist's Path - Careers in Art Panel
Featuring visual artists Yu Yu Shiratori, Amber Doe and Nick Georgiou, and poet Claire Hong.
Moderated by Geneva Foster Gluck