Mark Your Calendar!!! FMA Chapter Awards Deadline June 30, 2008 For applications and requirements, click on the appropriate award below. Superior Chapter Desigation Superior Adivosr Award Collegiate Fellows Award

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National Honor Society Sashes
National Honor Society sashes are now available for graudation. The sashes are silver satin with a navy blue FMA International logo. Please contact Shannon Walsh to order your NHS sash for only $19.95.

FMA Online Conference "Ask an Expert: A Career in Fixed Income"
Do you have questions about a career in fixed income? What skills are needed to succeed? What job opportunities are available in the world of fixed income? If you are asking yourself these questions or others, this online conference is for YOU! FMA will have representatives in the Fixed Income industry available to answer your questions and share their expertise from Monday, April 21 - Friday, April 25, 2008. Click here for additional information and login.

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Everything you need for a successful spring semester is right here!

To access any of the items listed below, you will be asked to enter your chapter password. If you do not have your password, please contact us here and we'll send it to you!

2008 Spring Calendar February 4th - 8th "Finance Certifications" online conference. February 22nd - 23rd Finance Leaders' Conference in Denver, CO April 11 7th Annual Student Forecast Competition deadline June 30 Award deadline - Collegiate Fellow Program, Superior Chapter desgination, and Superior Faculty Advisor designation For a complete list of Spring 2008 events, click here

The FMA Collegiate Fellows Program

The FMA Collegiate Fellows Program recognizes outstanding FMA chapter members who have made meaningful contributions in service to their chapter and/or college throughout the year.Students must be nominated for this honor by their chapter or faculty advisor.Nominated students must have demonstrated one or more significant achievementsduring the current academic year. The following are among the various achievementsthat may qualify a student for the FMA Collegiate Fellows Program:

• Exemplary Leadership (e.g., through service as an officer, etc.)
• Exemplary Program Planning and Implementation Activities (e.g., speaker program, field trips, membership recruitment, fund raising, etc.)
• Exemplary Service (e.g., as a tutor, a mentor, etc.)

• Eric Angelle, Treasurer, Lamar University
• Hosanna Aroyan, Director of Events & Community Service, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
• Stacy Bergenholtz, President, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
• Amanda Brzoska, President, University of North Florida
• Robinson Bui, President, Lamar University
• James Cam, Vice President of Finance, San Jose State University
• Mark Cassady, President, Western Kentucky University
• Shannon Copeland, Secretary, Lamar University
• Tiffanie Craig, President, San Jose State University
• Christine Ermatinger, Banquet Coordinator, San Jose State University
• Andrew Glisson, President, University of Memphis
• Matthew Hayes, President, University of South Alabama
• Nicky Huynh, Treasurer, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
• Austin Jackson, President, Lamar University
• Amy Jernigan, Treasurer, University of South Alabama
• Cardo Martinez, President, Barry University
• Roger Mendoza, Vice President of Membership, San Jose State University
• Jeffrey Milewski, President, Creighton University
• Munira Mitha, Secretary, Lamar University
• Bridget Ntiti, Recruiter, University of North Florida
• George Odom Jr, Career Coordinator, University of North Florida
• Melissa Valdez, Vice President, University of North Florida
• D'Angelo Walker, Vice President of Membership, Lamar University
• Mercedes Watkins-Price, Webmaster, Lamar University
  

For additional information and application for the FMA Collegiate Fellows Program, please click here .

The FMA National Honor Society

The FMA National Honor Society recognizes scholastic achievement through induction of students who have demonstrated superior scholarship. Individuals accepted for membership in the Honor Society have the distinction of belonging to theONLY international honorary which specifically recognizes the achievement of finance majors and demonstrates their expertise in areas such as financial economics and decision making.

ð ð ð National Honor Society Members – March 2008

FMA Superior Chapter Awards

FMA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2007 Superior Chapter designation. The highest honor for an FMA Student Chapteror Honor Society is the attainment of the "Superior Chapter" designation. Of the over 200 active student chapters, less than 5% receive this honor each year. Congratulations to:

• Auburn University
• Bloomsburg University
• California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
• Creighton University
• Lamar University
• Middle Tennessee State University
• Northern Illinois University
• Oklahoma State University
• San Jose State University
• Temple University
• Texas A&M University
• Texas State University - San Marcos
• University of Alabama - Birmingham
• University of Central Florida
• University of North Florida
• University of South Alabama
• University of South Dakota
• Virginia Commonwealth University
• Western Kentucky University
  

Now is the time to start planning to achieve this important honor for the 2007 - 2008 academic year! Simply download the Superior Chapter application here and start planning your activities using the Superior Chapter designation's requirements as a guide.

FMA Superior Faculty Advisor Award
The FMA Superior Faculty Advisor Award recognizes outstanding FMA faculty advisors who have made meaningful contributions to their FMA student chapter through their involvement. Applications must be turned into the FMA office by June 30, 2008. For additional information and application, please click here.

FMA congratulates the recipients of the 2007 Superior Faculty Advisor designation:

• Dr. William DeVincenzi - San Jose State University
• Dr. Stephan Kamp - Temple University
• Dr. Franklin Michello - Middle Tennessee State University
  
• Dr. Janet Payne - Texas State University, San Marcos
  
• Dr. John Wingender - Creighton University
  

2007 Membership Awards

Membership Development Awards

Platinum
San Jose State University

Gold
Temple University
Texas A&M University

Silver
Bentley College
Florida International University
Oklahoma State University
University of Central Florida
University of Texas - Arlington

Bronze
Auburn University
Baylor University
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
California State University - Long Beach
California State University - Sacramento
Georgetown University
Illinois State University
Texas Christian University
Texas State University - San Marcos
University of Alabama - Birmingham
University of Iowa
University of North Florida
University of Rhode Island
University of Texas - Dallas

National Honor Society Membership Development Awards

Gold
Bentley College
San Jose State University

Silver
Florida International University

Bronze
Auburn University
Long Island University - CW Post
Roger Williams University
University of Alabama - Birmingham
University of Central Florida
University of Houston - Clear Lake

It's time to start working toward the 2007 - 2008 Membership Development Awards now. Click here for award requirements.

And More ...
FMA Online Have you read the latest issue of FMA Online? The Fall 2007 issue is now available! Features include 2007 FMA European Conference Keynote Addresses and Special Panel Discussions as well as 2007 INFINITI Conference Keynote Addresses. This issue also has speical features on the academic job market in finance and 2006 FMA Doctoral Student Seminar panel presentations. The Spring issue is right around the corner! FMA Online is FMA's on-line journal dedicated to presenting information on the most timely issues in finance in a variety of state-of-the-art technologies. ð FMA Online		Just for Members Only Have you visited FMA's member only sections for undergrad and MBA students? These sections offer a wealth of information for students all the way from the classroom to the boardroom. FMA's How to get a Job takes you from the basics of starting your job search all the way to your first year on the job. Especially useful are a series of forms that will assist you in identifying your skills and weaknesses as well as assist you in compiling the type of data you will need to identify careers and employers that meet the criteria you have set for yourself. FMA's archives of Financial Management, Journal of Applied Finance , and Financial Management Forum are valuable resources for research – whether it be class research or career research!   ð Login to the Members' Only Section Here!

Special Offer for Undergrad/MBA Student FMA Members All undergraduate and MBA students who are members of FMA, and who have never been a professional member of the Association ofFinancial Professionals (AFP), can now apply for a free student membership in the AFP. With over 14,000 professional members, the AFP is a resource forcontinuing education, financial tools and publications, career development, certifications, research, representation to legislators and regulators, and the development of industry standards. ð ð ð More information and online application