Foodie & finance: Financial Wellness Month returns to campus
The University of Utah’s Financial Wellness Center will host its annual Financial Wellness Month from April 1–16, offering a series of events designed to help students build practical money management skills.
This year’s theme, “Foodie and Finance,” uses food to bring people together and create welcoming spaces for financial conversations. Through workshops, community events, and hands-on experiences, the series makes financial education more accessible and relevant to students’ daily lives.
Event Highlights
Financial Wellness Month 2026 Kickoff
Wednesday, April 1 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
The event will include a professional clothing drive, where students can build their
wardrobes while engaging in creative activities and connecting with campus resources. Register here.
Wealth & Waffles: Lunch & Learn
Monday, April 6 | 12–1 p.m.
This workshop, led by Renaissance Financial, will introduce key investment concepts,
including retirement accounts such as Roth IRAs and 401(k)s, while providing a casual
setting for discussion. Register here.
Tea Time with the FWC & CCE: Curating Your Professional Wardrobe
Thursday, April 9 | 1:30–3 p.m.
In partnership with the Center for Community and Cultural Engagement, this event invites
students to explore professional identity and build a workplace wardrobe using items
from the campus clothing drive. Register here.
End of Season Tax Filing Party
Friday, April 10 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Students can self-file their tax returns with support and guidance available as needed. Register here.
Cooking Club: Financial Wellness Edition
Wednesday, April 15 | 3:30–5 p.m.
This virtual session combines cooking and budgeting, guiding participants through
preparing a cost-conscious meal while developing practical strategies for managing
food expenses. Register here.
Future Financial U Day
Thursday, April 16 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
This event focuses on financial planning beyond graduation, with breakout sessions
covering topics such as student loan repayment, housing and budgeting, and healthcare
and retirement benefits. A closing panel discussion will provide additional insights
to help students prepare for their next chapter. Register here.