The University of Chicago Microfinance Initiative

UCMI, WAM- Chicago Host Social Investment Discussion

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:19:06 +0000

Investing for Impact: Emerging Trends in Social Investments

The free event, open to the public, will feature introductions from Jessica Horn, WAM Program Chair, and Evanna Hu, Chief Executive Director of the University of Chicago Microfinance Initiative. Keynote speakers Caroline Allen of Creation Investments and Ann Logue, author of Socially Responsible Investing for Dummies, will speak about their past experiences in impact investing and new trends in the social investment space.

Event Details:
Investing for Impact: Emerging Trends in Social Investments
Date: Tuesday, January 24th
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Gleacher Center, Room 420 – South Lounge
450 N Cityfront Plaza Dr. Chicago, IL 60611

For more information, please see Press Release-1/20/12

Welcome to UCMI!

admin — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:31:01 +0000

Thanks to everyone who applied for UCMI. We doubled the number of applicants from last year.
Congrats to those who made it! We are excited to have you on board and accomplish some amazing goals this year!

Application for Autumn 2011 is Now Open

admin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:27:05 +0000

The Application process for Autumn Quarter 2011 is now open

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2) Email your resume to UCMicrofinance@gmail.com

3) Email your coverletter to UCMicrofinance@gmail.com. Your coverletter should address the following questions:

Why microfinance?
Do you have any prior experience in microfinance?
What past experience do you have that will be applicable to UCMI in either consulting or investment?
What do you hope to learn from UCMI?
What can you contribute to UCMI?

If you have any questions or concerns about coverletter or resume writing please see the CAPS website: https://caps.uchicago.edu/undergrads/searchkit/

IF ACCEPTED PLEASE KEEP SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15TH 12:30-2 PM FREE.

All three parts of the application is due Friday, October 7th at 11:59 PM

Help the Situation in the Horn of Africa

admin — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:22:26 +0000

Famine. War. Drought.
The Horn of Africa (namely Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya) is undergoing a humanitarian disaster and is experiencing all of the above. Over 13 million people- more than New York City and Los Angeles residents combined- are in crisis. Please help the USAID in its campaign to lessen their sufferings

Recruitment for Autumn 2011

admin — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 05:13:55 +0000

We will be recruiting for both Consulting Associates and Investment Associates for Autumn 2011.
You can catch us at the following events:

For incoming first-years and transfer students: UCMI Open House on Thursday, Sept. 22nd noon- 1 PM at Reynolds Club 019.

For everyone else: RSO Fair, Friday, September 20th 3 PM- 5 PM. Location TBA.

For everyone: Information session, Monday, October 3rd, 7 PM. Location TBA.

Application forms will be uploaded by September 28th and will be due October 7th at 11:59 PM to UCMicrofinance@gmail.com

UCMI Fundraiser

admin — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:01:58 +0000

Please join us as we kick-off our investment branch and as we introduce to you our research and investment associates. The formal event will be Friday, January 14th, 2011 at the Parthenon Restaurant in Greektown in Chicago from 7:00-9:30 PM. Student tickets are $30 and regular tickets are $45.

Please contact ucmicrofinance@gmail.com to RSVP and if you have any questions/concerns.

Winter 2011 Recruitment

admin — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:26:48 +0000

The application process is now open for both Research Associate and Investment Associate positions for Winter Quarter. Please submit the following materials by MIDNIGHT, JANUARY 9TH to (UCMicrofinance@gmail.com)

1. Application form

2. Resume

3. Cover letter