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Educational Investment Fund Turns 25
The Educational Investment Fund (EIF) is a real-money, student-run investment portfolio. Students in their senior year are selected for participation on the basis of merit. A board of directors consisting of industry professionals meets regularly with the students and provides individual mentorship. Fund proceeds are used for scholarships, awards, and other departmental and student needs. The Educational Investment Fund, which is celebrating its 25th year of existence, now has total assets of over $400,000.
Current EIF students and faculty enjoyed a recent opportunity to meet with EIF alumni working in the Chicago area. The event was held at the Union League Club in October with 51 attendees. EIF Advisory Board Chairperson, Greg White, and COB Development Director, Claranne Perkins '70, helped coordinate the gathering based on the desire of EIF alumni to network and learn. The speaker for the event was Paul Kasriel, Senior Vice President and Director of Economic Research at Northern Trust. In his address Kasriel explored the effect of current mortgage lending problems on the macroeconomic outlook.
For more information on the Educational Investment Fund and its activities contact FIL Chair, Gary Koppenhaver or EIF Faculty Coordinator, Tom Howe.
