Club Mission
The DSU Finance Club is dedicated to helping students deepen their understanding of finance by providing resources, experiences, and opportunities that go beyond the individual. Our goal is to add real value to our members—through workshops, guest speakers, competitions, and networking events that students might not be able to access on their own. We maintain an open-door policy and welcome anyone curious about finance; we strive to make complex financial topics accessible, engaging, and relevant to students of all levels.
Our Core Initiatives
The DSU Finance Club focuses on:
Guidance for new & experienced finance students.
Making financial topics accessible: FHSA, TFSA, RRSP, mortgages, and more.
Writing & preparing for inter-university investment pitch competitions.
How to create stock & portfolio pitches for professional settings.
Networking events, including interacting with industry professionals & fellow students.
Guest speakers & workshops.
Courses, certifications, and other financial tools: the CSC exam, CFA designation, Applying AI to finance.
Douglas finance courses: insights & resources.
Activities & Events
Each semester, we offer events for both new and experienced people in the field of finance; take these opportunities to enjoy and learning about finance in events both large and small.
Upcoming Events:
Event: The Bullpen: Stock Pitches Made Easy
Date: Monday, 8 June, 2026
Time: 2-4PM
Location: AOT 908
Campus: Anvil Office Tower, DC New Westminster Campus
Register Here: Click here to register for: The Bullpen - Stock Pitches Made Easy
Description: The Bullpen: Stock Pitches Made Easy is designed to help students simplify the stock pitching process, strengthen their analytical thinking, and build confidence presenting investment ideas in a practical, approachable environment.
🧠 Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to:
✅ Structure and deliver clear, compelling stock pitches
✅ Break down investment ideas into concise, persuasive theses
✅ Improve financial analysis and presentation skills
✅ Build confidence discussing stocks in interviews, competitions, and professional settings
Workshop: Personal Finance Part I
Date: Monday, 22 June, 2026
Time: 2-4PM
Location: AOT 908
Campus: Anvil Office Tower, New Westminster Campus
Register here:Click here to register for the Personal Finance Workshop: Part I.
Join us for our Personal Finance Part I Workshop to build a strong foundation in personal financial management and learn practical strategies for budgeting, managing expenses, and developing healthy financial habits as a student and young professional.
Topics Include:
💰 Building and maintaining a realistic student budget
📊 Understanding spending habits and managing expenses
🏦 Developing healthy saving and financial planning habits
🎓 Practical financial strategies and skills for students
Event: AI in Finance Part I
Date: Monday, 6 July, 2026
Time: 2-4PM
Location: AOT 908
Campus: Anvil Office Tower, New Westminster Campus
Register Here: Click here to register for: AI in Finance Workshop, Part I
Description: Join us for our AI in Finance Part I Workshop to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the finance industry and learn practical ways students can use AI tools to improve productivity, analysis, and decision-making.
Topics Include:
🤖 Introduction to AI tools used in finance
⚡ Improving productivity and workflow efficiency with AI
🧠 Writing effective prompts and understanding AI limitations
🎓 Practical AI skills and applications for students interested in finance
Event: Workshop: Personal Finance Part II
Date: Monday, 20 July, 2026
Time: 2-4PM
Location: AOT 910/911
Campus: Anvil Office Tower, New Westminster Campus
Register Here: Click here to register for: Personal Finance Part II: Credit, Debt, Tax.
Description:
🏛️ Building on Part 1, this session will discuss credit scores, debt management, responsible borrowing, taxation fundamentals, and financial decision-making for students and early-career professionals.
Event: Wrap-Up Networking Extravaganza
Date: Monday, July 27, 2026
Time: 2-4PM
Location: AOT 911
Campus: Anvil Office Tower, New Westminster Campus
Register Here: Click here to register for: Wrap Up Networking Extravaganza
Description: Join us for our Wrap-Up Networking Extravaganza as we celebrate the semester, connect with fellow students and professionals, and reflect on everything we have learned throughout the year in finance, leadership, and professional development.
Highlights Include:
🤝 Networking with students, executives, and professionals
🎉 Celebrating the accomplishments of our community throughout the semester
💬 Conversations about careers, finance, and future opportunities
📸 Social activities, memories, and end-of-semester connections
🎓 Building meaningful relationships and expanding your professional network
Membership Details: How to Get Involved
Become a member here: Click here to register to become a member today!
Our Central Hub for Everything: Click here for DSU Finance Club's Linktree.
Member Pricing: All DSU Finance Club events are free! If we notify you of external, non-DSU Finance Club event opportunities that involve a cost, will we inform you.
Want Email reminders? Click here for email reminders!
Want WhatsApp reminders?Click here to join our WhatsApp group!
Join our LinkedIn Network: Click here to join our LinkedIn network!.
Contact Information
Questions or other inquiries? E-mail us at: financeclub@thedsu.ca.
Our Team: The Club’s Executive Leadership
President: Chris Manary
Vice President of Finance Education: Evan Clarke
Vice President, Director of Operations: Anne Terry
Vice Director of Operations: Su Wai Lwin
Director of Marketing: Ada Guerrero
Director of Outreach: Ahmed Alagha
Resources & Learning Materials
Click here for access to our event resources & learning materials!
Location
Announcements for event locations will be made by email, WhatsApp, and Instagram.
Choose how you receive event location notifications:
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Club Information
LOCATION - New Westminster
Contact
PRESIDENTS
Chris Manary
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our club is open to all Douglas College students, not just finance students. We offer events for people with no finance background that are interested in learning, while also offering events for students with a focus in Finance.
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The DSU Accounting Club runs a yearly Tax Clinic. Learn more here: Tax Filing
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Our club doesn’t offer personal investment or financial advice. Our role is inform, not to make decisions for you. We simply aim to make finance accessible to non-finance students and finance students alike so you can make an informed decision.
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We share reliable, beginner-friendly financial information along with practical tips to spot potential scams. We aim to build awareness, but we don’t provide personal advice. While our events are a great starting point, they aren’t a substitute for professional advice; there are always risks associated with investing & finance, so we encourage you to stay cautious, do your own research, and consult qualified professionals before making financial decisions.