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2026 AccountingFest: Ace Your First Impression!

Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/94624950789?from=addon. Event Types: Academics. Meetings. Workshops. Special Events. Student Activities. Accessibility Contact: Milgard School of Business at business@uw.edu. Event sponsors: The Accounting Hub. Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Jobscan: AI Support for Resumes--Virtual

Learn how to effectively use Jobscan in your applications and understand how companies are using Applicant Tracking Systems. This is a virtual event that requires registration on Handshake to obtain the Zoom link. Event interval: Single day event. Event Types: Information Sessions. Student Activities. Workshops. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu. Event sponsors: Career Development & Education First Gen Milgard Success Center. Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit tacomauw.joinhandshake.com.

2026 AccountingFest: Meet the Professionals

Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma William W. Philip Hall (WPH). Event Types: Academics. Meetings. Special Events. Student Activities. Workshops. Accessibility Contact: Milgard School of Business at business@uw.edu. Event sponsors: The Accounting Hub and The Accounting Student Association. Monday, October 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

UW Tacoma Engineering & Technology Career and Internship Fair

Our bi-annual Technology Career & Internship Fair is an opportunity for all students to network with employers representing various industries. This fair is an opportunity to make connections with employers and students, to develop your personal brand, and to learn about available job and internship opportunities. This year's fair will be held in person in William W. Philip Hall (WPH) on UW Tacoma's campus. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma William W. Philip Hall (WPH). Campus room: WPH. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu. Event sponsors: Career Development & Education. Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit app.joinhandshake.com.

UW Tacoma All-Industries Career & Internship Fair

Our bi-annual Career & Internship Fair is an opportunity for all students to network with employers representing various industries. This fair is an opportunity to make connections with employers and students, to develop your personal brand, and to learn about available job and internship opportunities. This year's fair will be held in person in William W. Philip Hall (WPH) on UW Tacoma's campus. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma William W. Philip Hall (WPH). Campus room: WPH. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities. Workshops. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu. Event sponsors: Career Development & Education. Thursday, October 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit app.joinhandshake.com.

Peer-Led LinkedIn/Handshake Workshop

Join us for a hands-on Peer led workshop on Handshake and LinkedIn, which are social media platforms for professionals. Handshake is a national site specifically designed to encourage professional development for college students. LinkedIn is a site used for professional development, but unlike Handshake, LinkedIn is open to all. Students can use both platforms to search for jobs and internships, network with industry professionals and employers, and find events both on and off campus. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Birmingham Block (BB). Campus room: 104. Event Types: Student Activities. Workshops. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu. Event sponsors: Career Development & Education First Gen Milgard Success Center. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM. For more info visit tacomauw.joinhandshake.com.

2026 AccountingFest: Wide World of Accounting Certification

Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Milgard Hall (MLG). Campus room: 311. Event Types: Academics. Meetings. Special Events. Student Activities. Workshops. Accessibility Contact: Milgard School of Business at business@uw.edu. Event sponsors: The Accounting Hub. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Entrepreneurial Mindset Workshop

Learn the 3 c's of Entrepreneurial Mindset in this 50 minute workshop. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Joy Building (JOY). Campus room: JOY 201. Event Types: Workshops. Student Activities. Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Accessibility Contact: Gfletch@uw.edu. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.

Insurance Basics

Build Your Financial Confidence! Learn about Insurance basics and prepare to be entertained! Corey Wilkens from State Farm makes learning about insurance entertaining, approachable and fun if you can believe it! Learn about: -How insurance can offer financial safety and peace of mind, -The various kinds of insurance (Home/Renters/Auto/Life/Health, Disability etc.) and what they cover.  -At what life stages should you have what kind of insurance and why, -and many more topics! Free event-all is welcome!  About Corey Wilkins, AgentCorey Wilkins is a 24-year insurance and financial services agent at State Farm Insurance in Tacoma, Washington. He previously worked as a Marketing Rep at Liberty Mutual, and was a Marketing Manager over Washington, Oregon, and Alaska for Kemper Insurance. Corey attended the University of Washington (Seattle) for two years and transferred and graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a B.A. in Broadcast Communications. He was on the radio at KXRX 96.5 FM (Seattle) and… Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: MLG 110. Event Types: Information Sessions. Accessibility Contact: Sally Schwartz. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.

2026 AccountingFest: Tips for Networking

Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Milgard Hall (MLG). Campus room: 311. Event Types: Academics. Conferences. Meetings. Student Activities. Workshops. Special Events. Accessibility Contact: Milgard School of Business at business@uw.edu. Event sponsors: The Accounting Hub. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

First Steps to Financial Wellness with Dan Wickens

Each session of this 2 part series stands on its own, so attend any that you can! You will still gain meaningful value even if you can only attend 1 workshop. Nov 10th workshop-First Steps to Financial Wellness. You’ll learn how to make your money a healthy and positive part of life, and leave with a practical checklist and several tools to start your financial wellness journey (Financial Wellness Starter Packet), Nov 17th Workshop-Defense Tools to protect your money. You’ll learn how to make quality financial choices, and practice using the WAIT method and HOP Analysis with debt and spending decisions. Career Planning, Basic Savings Strategies and Basic Investment Strategies. You’ll learn how to earn and invest in a healthy way, and set meaningful goals for healthy life and finances. Dan Wickens is the author of Healthy Dough: Ingredients for the financial health you crave. He will teach you how to make your finances a healthy and positive part of life, and his dynamic delivery will keep you awake through… Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: MLG 311. Event Types: Information Sessions. Accessibility Contact: Sally Schwartz. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.

First Steps to Financial Wellness with Dan Wickens

Each session of this 2 part series stands on its own, so attend any that you can! You will still gain meaningful value even if you can only attend 1 workshop. Nov 10th workshop-First Steps to Financial Wellness. You’ll learn how to make your money a healthy and positive part of life, and leave with a practical checklist and several tools to start your financial wellness journey (Financial Wellness Starter Packet), Nov 17th Workshop-Defense Tools to protect your money. You’ll learn how to make quality financial choices, and practice using the WAIT method and HOP Analysis with debt and spending decisions. Career Planning, Basic Savings Strategies and Basic Investment Strategies. You’ll learn how to earn and invest in a healthy way, and set meaningful goals for healthy life and finances. Dan Wickens is the author of Healthy Dough: Ingredients for the financial health you crave. He will teach you how to make your finances a healthy and positive part of life, and his dynamic delivery will keep you awake through… Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: MLG 311. Event Types: Information Sessions. Accessibility Contact: Sally Schwartz. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.

2026 AccountingFest: Sport Accounting Panel

Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Milgard Hall (MLG). Campus room: 311. Event Types: Academics. Meetings. Special Events. Student Activities. Workshops. Accessibility Contact: Milgard School of Business at business@uw.edu. Event sponsors: The Accounting Hub & Sport Enterprise Management. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Basics of Banking with SCU

BUILD FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE The Milgard Center for Financial Wellness and Sound Credit Union invite you to a casual workshop about how to maximize the relationship with your bank or credit union in order to reach your financial goals. We’ll cover:Checking and savings accounts, Loan and mortgage services, Credit and debit cards, Overdraft services, and more! FREE EVENT! Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: MLG 311. Event Types: Information Sessions. Accessibility Contact: Sally Schwartz. Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.

Entrepreneurial Mindset Workshop

Learn the 3 c's of Entrepreneurial Mindset in this 50 minute workshop. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Joy Building (JOY). Campus room: JOY 201. Event Types: Workshops. Student Activities. Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Accessibility Contact: Gfletch@uw.edu. Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.

Understanding Your Credit Report & Score

BUILD FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE The Milgard Center for Financial Wellness and Sound Credit Union invite you to a casual workshop about credit reports, credit scores and why they are crucial to living a financially empowered life.  • What is credit and why is it important? • How to get a copy of your credit report. • How to build and rebuild credit history FREE EVENT-OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: MLG 311. Event Types: Information Sessions. Accessibility Contact: Sally Schwartz. Target Audience: Students, UWT Community. Thursday, December 3, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.

Entrepreneurial Mindset Workshop

Learn the 3 c's of Entrepreneurial Mindset in this 50 minute workshop. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Joy Building (JOY). Campus room: JOY 201. Event Types: Workshops. Student Activities. Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Accessibility Contact: Gfletch@uw.edu. Wednesday, January 6, 2027, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.