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Banking Day - Industry Career Fair

Banking Day is an annual recruitment event connecting financial institutions with talented students pursuing degrees in Banking and Financial Institutions, Finance, Accounting, and Business.
A banking student meeting with a recruiter at Banking Day.

Banking Day overview

Hosted annually by the Smith-Hutson Endowed Chair of Banking. Banking Day features an Industry Career Fair for SHSU’s outstanding Banking and Financial Institutions, Finance, Accounting and Business majors to learn more about internship and full time opportunities at your bank, financial institution, CPA firm, or regulatory agency. 

2026 Banking Day - Industry Career Fair

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Location: SHSU Huntsville Campus - Lowman Student Center, Orange Ballroom

Attend Banking Day

Attendees may register at one of two levels. Sponsors receive all standard registrant benefits plus two reserved seats at the Bearkat Seated Luncheon, held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., where they will have the opportunity to connect directly with students and Smith-Hutson Endowed Chair of Banking Advisory Board members in attendance. Registrants receive standard career fair access for the duration of the event.

Schedule at a Glance

9:30 a.m. – Career Fair Opens
11:30 a.m. – Bearkat Seated Luncheon (Sponsors only)
11:30 a.m. – Buffet Lunch Opens
1:00 p.m. – Luncheon Concludes
2:30 p.m. – Career Fair Closes

Recruiters are strongly encouraged to keep a representative present at their table throughout the duration of the career fair to ensure students have consistent access to your organization.

  • Level 1 Partner Sponsorship 4 Attendees
    [2 Attendees attend the Bearkat Seated Luncheon]
    8ft table in Exhibit Hall
    2 Parking Validations
    Access to Wi-Fi
  • Level 2 Career Fair Registration 4 Attendees
    8ft Table in Exhibit Hall
    Buffet Lunch
    2 Parking Validations
    Access to Wi-Fi

Contact Us

Jill Sharp Vaughan's Photo
Smith-Hutson Endowed Chair of Banking, Assistant Professor of Practice
Department of Finance and Banking, Smith Hutson
936-294-3722 | SHB 101B
Heather Caudle's Photo
Program Manager
Smith Hutson
936-294-3764 | SHB 101A
Jackalyn Cauthen's Photo
Administrative Coordinator II
Smith Hutson
936-294-3772 | SHB 101