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AFSA Supports Team Nova in this week's FEDs Elections

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Again, AFSA would like to pass along our endorsement for Team Nova in this week's FEDs Elections to our Accounting and Finance students.
There have been a few questions in response to our original letter and we wanted to be transparent on where our support originates.
Please take a look a look at our [response] to your questions.
If you are in need of a reminder to vote, please sign up for a reminder!

Improve your Black Card experience!

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Hey SAF! Do you want to have a say in your Black Card? Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your life at UW! AFSA is conducting a survey about local restaurants and eating habits. Take a few minutes to complete this survey so we can improve your Black Card experience!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GP-YEhS7JZkqMj57RnNDtW2_v3KECIVvhTyE_57VtTs/viewform?edit_requested=true

Summer Directions

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Summer is only three months away, and it’s about time you 1Bers set your plans! Come to AFSA’s Summer Directions to hear about what you can do right now to make the most out of your last summer!

What is Summer Directions all about? It will consist of a:

- Job searching session which will show you all the resources you can tap for first-year summer jobs and internships

- Hands-on resume and editing session with the help of upper-year SAF students (bring your laptops and a copy of your current resume!)

- Panelists which will help open up creative options for you to spend your summer, including a representative from Velocity to talk about entrepreneurship, a representative from SOS to talk about volunteering abroad, and more

- Networking session with food catered by Pita Pit!

It will take place this Sunday, February 9th from 2PM - 4PM. Don’t wait, register now at http://goo.gl/vrU2Gx!

Due to limited space, you must pre-register to attend. Registration ends this Friday, February 7th, at 11:59PM. You will receive an email shortly after to indicate whether or not you are confirmed, based on a first-come first-served basis.

AFSA supports Team Nova in FEDs Elections

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AFSA would like to remind Accounting and Finance students that the University of Waterloo's Federation of Students are undergoing elections for the organization's executive roles for the Spring 2014 through Winter 2015 academic year.
AFSA is endorsing Team Nova, as the candidates with the best knowledge of our organization and the needs of our students. We believe that Team Nova’s experience and goals are aligned with AFSA's for the next year and the future. We see a strong relationship forming with its team which will lead to an unprecedented working relationship with our school’s overarching undergraduate student voice.
 
Our letter of endorsement from the Executive team and Board of Directors can be viewed here

Bloomberg Information Session

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Bloomberg Information Session will be happening on January 28,2014 at 4:00pm – 5:30pm in HH 2102 for all SAF students. The session will focus on the use of Bloomberg terminal, and basic data extraction methods to aid students in financial modelling.  Don’t miss the opportunity to gain hands on Bloomberg training from a Bloomberg professional. Be sure to come out for an event catered towards helping students to gain valuable research skills to assist and differentiate them as they make their way into their respective finance careers. See you there!

EY January Information Session

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EY is a global professional services organization providing advisory, assurance, tax and transaction services. We are committed to doing our part in building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. And we are united by our shared values and a dedication to delivering exceptional client service. We would like to invite you to come out and learn about our firm and our student programs. Our campus recruiting team will be on site to provide information on our upcoming Global Perspectives Series (GPS) and Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). These programs are happening in the next few month and we would love for you to get involved!

This event is aimed at first year students looking to pursue a CA/CPA designation. Please register through the CECA. Information session will be on January 30th 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM at TC 2218.

Dress Code - Casual

To RSVP to the event: Link to RSVP

2014 Winter Summer Program Info Session

To apply for the GPS or ELP go to EY Application Link with a deadline date of Friday, March 28 2014.