Events
We’re committed to providing our community with resources that break down the complexities of personal finance and financial aid. So, we provide several events and resources, like financial aid education workshops, presentations, and University celebrations.
1099 Problems But Filing Taxes Ain’t One: Your Guide to Taxes (Financial Wellness)
File smart. Avoid mistakes. Keep your cool.
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. EST
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Off-Campus Housing Info Session
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. EST
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Virtual Lunch and Learn: Summer Financial Aid
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. EST
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Ramen, Rent, Repeat: Living Off-Campus (Financial Wellness)
Adulting 101: Navigating renting, groceries, and everything in between.
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. EST
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Can I Pull You For a Chat?: The Art of Salary Negotiation (Financial Wellness)
Negotiate like a pro - get the salary and perks you deserve.
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. EST
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Crypto? I Barely Know Her: Investing 201 (Financial Wellness)
Stocks, crypto, and all the tricky stuff - investing tips that won’t make your head spin.
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. EST
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Our financial wellness events are hosted by Shahar Ziv.
Shahar is an experienced educator, writer, and speaker who is skilled at simplifying the complex, sometimes intimidating world of personal finance. He has been teaching personal finance to Hopkins undergrads since 2019 and has also taught students at Harvard, Columbia, NYU, UChicago, and Wharton.
Shahar immigrated to the US when he was three years old. As the first in his family to go to college in the United States, he had to learn how to navigate the challenging college process, from application and admission to financial aid and on-campus work. He is passionate about helping to guide other students on the path to financial wellness.
Shahar graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Cornell University with a BA in Economics and earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. He proudly serves on the Board of Directors of the Harvard University Employees Credit Union.