TULSA,
Okla., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
University of Tulsa announces that the
Collins College of Business' Friends of
Finance will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2024-25.
This community-based group encompasses a college advisory board,
monthly networking events, and a scholarship fund. Since its
inception, organizers have built a student-managed investment fund,
which at times has reached $8 million
and has paid out $1 million in
scholarships to over 200 students.
"The Friends of Finance is a unique group that has worked
tirelessly to support students through real-world experience and
financial aid for four decades," said Collins
College of Business Dean Kathy Taylor. "I am proud to have
been a part of this valuable organization and thrilled to see it
mark this milestone as we look ahead to the next 40 years of
sharing knowledge and networking as we further advance the highly
regarded School of Finance & Operations Management."
In 1985, three UTulsa finance alumni and two faculty members
created Friends of Finance and its Executive Speaker Series, which
draws nationally prominent business and public leaders to address a
lunch-hour crowd on campus each month. This exceptional opportunity
to learn from seasoned professionals is free to students. Speakers
have included board chairs, presidents and CEOs from Bank One,
Walmart, Bank of America, Southwest Airlines, AT&T, State Farm,
Williams, ONEOK, ConocoPhillips, Halliburton, Sonic, QuikTrip and
Love's Travel Stops.
"I encourage Collins College
students, alumni, and university friends as well as other local and
regional leaders of business and industry, to take part in Friends
of Finance," said ONEOK Vice President T.D.
Eureste, who will serve as the 2024-25 Friends of Finance
president. "In addition to raising funds, our members serve as
mentors and role models for students and often are able to hire the
college's best and brightest because we get to know the students
long before they graduate."
Roberta Preston, Friends of
Finance board member and former CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma, is chairing the 40th
anniversary committee. "I personally share my gratitude for all of
the executives, alumni, and scholars who have given so generously
to this great cause," she said. "We are excited to offer the
highest caliber of speakers and programs during this celebratory
year. The coming year will be the best yet."
To find out more about how to become a part of Friends of
Finance, email fof@utulsa.edu.
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SOURCE The University of Tulsa