Universal Finance Organization, UWaterloo

Founded in 2005, Universal Finance Organization (UFO) is a student-run organization at the University of Waterloo. Its mission is to bridge the gap between academic learning and the professional workplace for students interested in the finance industry. The organization focuses on three core pillars: Education, Community, and Careers. It achieves its goals by hosting educational workshops, case competitions, mentorship programs, and networking events with industry professionals to help develop the next generation of finance leaders.