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AFSA Goes for Gold: Early-bird launch

AFSA's first robust conference program has arrived.

Students can view our regions and conferences of focus via the AFSA Goes for Gold Conference Bank and program information page: http://www.uwafsa.ca/conference-bank/

Students can submit a delegate early-bird application through our application form: http://tinyurl.com/AFSAgo4theGold

Questions on the new AFSA Goes for Gold Conference Program can be directed to Zac Hogg via email at z.hogg@uwafsa.ca.

SAF Investment Fund: Front Office Finance Information Session and Student Panel Discussion

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Have you ever wondered how the SAF Investment Fund works, what benefits it affords students, and how to apply? Are you interested in front office finance? Have you ever wanted to talk to students that have secured co-op job in investment banking or investment management?

Are you curious about how students that have secured front office jobs developed their knowledge and skillset? Do you want to know how these students crafted specialized resumes and prepared for intense interviews?

Join SAF Investment Fund Analysts and Portfolio Managers on Thursday, July 24 from 4:00pm – 6:00 in HH2107 to address these important issues.

PwC Office Tour for Waterloo

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The Opportunity of a Lifetime! Your career is just that, yours. You choose it. You live it. You make it happen. To get the best from it, you need the best opportunities. That’s why opportunities are at the heart of PwC careers. Opportunities to grow as an individual, to work flexibly, to build lasting relationships and make an impact in a place where people, quality and value mean everything.

PwC is proud to be hosting a summer event at our Toronto office. This is a great opportunity to network with PwC representatives, gain more information about PwC's Assurance Associate roles, and learn about the upcoming recruitment season of 2015. The event will comprise of a brief presentation and office tour followed by an evening of networking.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Downtown Toronto – PwC Tower, 18 York Street

To Apply: Please submit your application electronically to gerry.zhan@ca.pwc.com. Your application should consist of a resume and cover letter which addresses the question “Why do you believe you should be selected to attend this event?". If selected to attend the event, you will be contacted by email to confirm your attendance.

UWFA: Personal Finance Panel

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UWFA will be hosting another speaker event this coming WEDNESDAY JULY 16TH @ 6PM in MC2065. Speakers from RBC will be coming in to talk about personal finance - what it is, and how students can work to make the most of budgeting, debt management and investing.

Food will be served for the duration of the presentation.

Please note that this event is open to all UW students.

AFSA: eMentorship Launch

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Incoming first years - the most exciting time of your life is coming up... do you think you're ready?! 2A students and above -- do you remember when you were making the transition from high school to university?

Whether you're a 1A-to-be or a current SAF student who has lived through the experience -- be a part of SAF's FIRST EVER 1A mentorship program! The newly designed eMentorship Program serves as a bridge between high school and university, connecting current SAF students with incoming SAF students before the school year starts. Incoming first years need to be aware of the amount of effort needed to prepare for a successful first year at the School of Accounting and Finance, and through this initiative, upper-year students will be there to serve as one-on-one mentors giving help and advice.

Applications are open now -- be sure to apply by July 25th as a mentor, or August 1st as a mentee!

For more information and access to the application form, please go to ementorship.ca/getting-involved.

Special thanks to John SooWon Youn Samantha Tjong Bryon Lee Helen Tang Samantha Pendon for their hard work in making this happen!