SIF Alumni Room rendering
The UNB Faculty of Management is launching a fundraising initiative to renovate the SIF boardroom — a space that has shaped the student investment experience for years. This transformation will only be possible if SIF alumni come together to raise $100,000. Once the goal is reached, the room will be renamed the SIF Alumni Room, celebrating the legacy and generosity of the alumni who made it happen.
In just a few short months, we have already raised $40,000 toward our $100,000 goal. This incredible momentum reflects the strength of the SIF alumni community, the shared commitment to investing in future generations of students, and the importance of updating this room.
This space is the heart of the Student Investment Program, a hands-on learning experience that immerses management students in the world of investing. The planned renovations will transform the room into a modern, industry-inspired environment, with upgraded technology and furniture to support collaborative learning, real-time analysis and professional development.
“Thanks to the strong SIF alumni community, I made valuable connections as a student that helped me secure my first job.” — Matin Farshidian (BBA ‘17, Associate, CIBC Capital Markets)
To make your gift go twice as far, UNB will match every dollar donated, up to $50,000! If you give $500,UNB will add $500, creating $1,000 of impact.
We’re off to a fantastic start! Thanks to the SIF Alumni Council and several lead donors, our group has already secured $40,000. Now we invite you to help carry this momentum forward and close the gap to our $100,000 goal.
All gifts will be recognized on the donor wall in the SIF Alumni Room, with three donor recognition tiers:
Every contribution, no matter the size, is meaningful. What matters most is being part of the group shaping the future of SIF.
“Giving back to the SIF program was an easy decision — success is where opportunity meets preparation, and the SIF prepared me for opportunities I wouldn’t have otherwise known existed.” — Brian Bagnell (BBA ’08, Member of the SIF Alumni Council, and Vice President, Commodities and Capital Markets, Advantage Energy Ltd.)
SIF Alumni Room rendering
By contributing to the SIF Alumni Room Renovation Campaign, you’re helping create a space that reflects the professionalism and ambition of the students who use it. Your support ensures future generations of SIF students have access to a world-class learning environment that prepares them for success in the finance industry.
“The friendships I built struggling together in the SIF study room created a team-like environment I’ll never forget.” – Chantel Pearce (BBA ’21, Associate, CIBC Capital Markets)
Help us reach our $100,000 goal and make the SIF Alumni Room a reality.
Thank you for supporting the transformation of the SIF room, an investment that will enrich the learning experience for both current and future students.
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