Wayne Deans Investment Analysis Centre
Located just outside the Canaccord Learning Commons in room HA 238, the Wayne Deans Investment Analysis Centre (WDIAC) offers Sauder students and faculty access to industry databases and financial analysis systems. Non-Sauder users please refer to the information on the Leith Wheeler Investment Research Lab.
UBC Sauder students can sign up for workshops, access database guides, resources, as well as detailed access instructions through logging into CLC: Online, and reviewing the Finance Lab Spaces page.
Lab Policies
The Wayne Deans Centre is only able to be used by current UBC Sauder students. Room access and computer log-in is granted through your student card and CWL credentials respectively. If you have any questions, please reach out to Fei Song, Investment Labs Coordinator (fei.song@sauder.ubc.ca).
- Ethical/Appropriate Use of Data
- No Food/Drink
- Responsible Use
- Conduct
- Consequences
Ethical/Appropriate Use of Data
All data should be accessed, used, and shared in accordance with UBC policies and legal
regulations.Users must adhere to strict ethical standards when using data and software.
Unauthorized manipulation, distribution, or misuse of data and software is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action.
No Food/Drink
- Absolutely no food is allowed in the lab.
- Only sealed water bottles for drinks are permitted. Cups with straws or holes are not accepted.
Responsible Use
- Do not unplug any cords or alter the equipment setup in any way.
- Priority use is given to patrons who need access to the computer's specialized financial software.
- Do not remove or rearrange the furniture in the lab.
Conduct
Conversations are allowed, keep a reasonable volume to maintain a conducive learning environment.
Maintain a respectful demeanor towards all lab users and staff.
Refrain from any disruptive behavior that could disturb others.
Clean up your workspace before leaving. Dispose/recycle of any trash properly.
Respect others' privacy and work. Do not look at or interfere with other users' screens or materials
Consequences
- Failure to comply with these policies may result in being asked to leave the lab.
This policy is intended to supplement other UBC policies. Inappropriate use of the lab space or financial software may result in more serious consequences as outlined in other policies.
Financial Database Access for UBC Sauder Users
Non-Sauder users, please visit the Leith Wheeler Investment Research Lab for instructions on database access and hours.
Using Bloomberg
Bloomberg terminals are bookable on a first come, first serve basis, and are available for non-Sauder users in only the Leith Wheeler Investment Research Lab (CLC 222) at the UBC Sauder School of Business. The Lab is located within the David Lam Library and Canaccord Learning Commons; it is only open during Library and Learning Commons’ hours.
Useful Functions
About Wayne Deans
Wayne Deans has been actively involved with UBC’s BCom program for the past 25 years since helping to establish UBC Sauder’s prestigious Portfolio Management Foundation (PMF) program. Wanting to give students a tool that would benefit them in their studies and their careers after graduation, he provided a $2.2 million gift that provides students dramatically increased access to financial tools and technology used by leading investment banking professionals.
Want to read more about the finance databases?
Access financial database information and get started using Captial IQ and Bloomberg with the Library's research guides.