by Savanna Freeman   College students have many responsibilities and activities that require their attention, but is retirement on students’ radars? Financial planning for retirement is something that requires immediate attention. College students who have not started planning for retirement yet should take the time to learn about and actively participate in financial planning for retirement (such as using 401ks, IRAs, or both). Financial planning … Continue reading Saving for Retirement as a College Student

By Ben Burnett Anyone studying in a quantitative field must learn about data and actuarial science—the study of the financial implications of uncertain future events—before they graduate. If you are considering a career in data science, it’s important to learn about actuarial science; if you are in an actuarial program, you likely already know about data science. It is what these careers have in common … Continue reading Data Scientist vs Actuary: An Analysis of Opportunity Cost

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By Olivia Moore Figure 1 There was a 2,900% increase in Zoom meeting participants at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.1 Even though employees have started to head back into the office, Zoom has retained these participants and continues to grow. The retention of Zoom, along with other video-conferencing platforms, for over 18 months suggests that it was not just a tool for the pandemic. … Continue reading The Race to Embrace Zoom

By David Kime   My experience earlier this year will sound familiar to artistic directors and administrators across the United States. On Wednesday evening, March 11, 2020, the A Voice for Good directing team huddled in my living room. Our Easter season, 120-voice mixed choir had three concerts scheduled over the coming week. The COVID-19 virus was quickly becoming headline news here in Utah, and … Continue reading With Concert Halls Empty, How Will Arts Nonprofits Pay the Bills­? Fundraising in the COVID-19 Era