Hey SAF first-years! Exams are right around the corner so stay up to date with a Fall 2013 first-year exam calendar. We don't want you forgetting to wake up for anything now! Download the calendar here.
A Tax Break in October
If you had a break during fall term, would you use it to relax, sleep, study, or catch up on assignments? Currently, more than half of Universities in Ontario have some form of fall break in mid-to-late October. UW is among those who do not.
According to UW vice president academic and provost, Dr. Geoff McBoyle, the discussion of having a fall break was last brought up two years ago. “I would call it a mental health break,” said McBoyle, adding that with the changes and increased to student population it is time to rethink the necessity and feasibility of having a fall break at UW.
McBoyle is not alone in the belief that a fall break may be beneficial to students.
“It would give students a chance to regroup, evaluate how their term is going, adjust their learning plan, and/or de-stress,” said Chris Read, associate students provost at UW.
If implemented the earliest date for a fall break to begin would be in 2015, and could be as simple a two-day holiday on a Thursday and Friday in the middle of Fall term.
While many students may enjoy the idea of a fall break, it does not come without consequences. As it stands UW has a very tight calendar and adding a fall break could risk shortening orientation week or other events.
Though there is currently no planned discussion on the topic, at the Federation of Students Students’ Council, the topic has come up. Council briefly discussed it in Spring 2013, with Environment Councillors going back to their constituents and performing surveys to gauge support. As early as last week, Engineering Society “B” Executive released a survey to followed suit.
Whether it’s tax, finance, consolidations, or a particularly difficult elective weighing you down, it is commonly agreed that a break could help students de-stress, re-energize, and benefit from additional time to study or work.
Charles Kuno (charles.kuno@uwaterloo.ca) Councillor (Arts), Feds Students’ Council Budget Committee, External Organization Review Body, Coop Students Council Federation of Students
With files from the Imprint, Engineering Society, and Environment.
SAF Alumni Associations New Executive Team!
New team members include:Jesse Waltman, President Vlad Moisseykin (returning), VP Finance & Administration Elaine Lee, VP Communications Gavin Swartzman, VP Connections & Events
What do they do?
“We’re here to facilitate career development and networking opportunities, and to communicate the personal and professional successes of alumni, faculty, and the School,” explains Jesse [revised affiliation/role TK]. “As well, we host community and social events, help coordinate class reunions, and foster long-lasting relationships.”
UW SAF AA and SAF work together to provide opportunities for alumni to be connected, informed and actively involved in the life of the school, its students and alumni. One of the main objectives of the AA is to promote awareness among the business community, and the accounting and finance professions of the many accomplishments and needs of the SAF so as to maximize the educational experience to current students.
For more information on the alumni association executive, check out the full story at http://accounting.uwaterloo.ca/SAF/AlumniAssociation.html.
Gradball 2013 Photos!
To all the 4B's that attended Gradball: Photos of the a Gatsby Affair is finally up! Please check out the album and tag, like or comment your beautiful friends!
Cheers to all the 4B & Congratulations!
Click here for the Gradball 2013: A Gatsby Affair Photos!
Board Vacancy
The AFSA Board of Directors regrets to announce that Jinesh Desai has stepped down for personal reasons. The process for appointing his successor will start after the conclusion of exams. More information on the process will be communicated to students in December. Questions about the process can be directed to Mateen Imran, at m.imran@uwafsa.ca
AFSA Conference Subsidy
Hey SAF! Don't forget to apply for the AFSA Conference Subsidy which will be due on Sunday, December 1st 11:59pm! We are not accepting any further requests for the Fall conferences.
The application can be found at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LqEFDOAkMuGLt0P-BP1PvJenplzlUBBgysPlDXkHLYE/viewform
Queen's Commerce Corporate Challenge
As a member of the School of Accounting and Finance at the University of Waterloo, you are invited to attend what will undoubtedly be an interactive and intimate weekend of exciting and challenging Q3Cases! Get ready to hear from the top minds in consulting today, network with representatives from leading employers in the country, and meet students from all across Canada that share YOUR passion. Q3C is an interactive case competition that strives to create the most realistic business world simulation that current case competitions offer. To achieve this goal, Q3C challenges traditional conventions of case competitions and looks to constantly innovate. Each year provides a new opportunity for Q3C to come closer to simulating reality as all aspects of the competition are scrutinized for new avenues of improvement.
Q3C challenges traditional conventions and seeks to constantly innovate by simulating the business world in a competitive team environment. This competition, held January 9-11, 2014 at Queen’s School of Business, remains unprecedented in its boldness and unpredictability; Q3C is infamous for tossing twists into its already-thrilling cases to ensure that you are creative outside of the proverbial box and constantly on the tips of your toes. Each challenge – or Q3Curveball – will certainly help you develop valuable skills and will teach you to think quickly on your feet!
Through past partnerships with renowned global consulting firms such as Bain & Co., Monitor-Deloitte, and Boston Consulting Group, Q3C has inspired innovation by providing experiences at both student and professional levels. The delegates who attend this challenge are provided with the exclusive opportunity to learn from highly sought-after management philosophies, advanced corporate cultures, and practical business problems. The Q3C executive team has worked diligently to produce Canada’s largest and most extensive consulting case competition and an unforgettable weekend full of exciting twists.
Website: http://www.q3c.ca/
Deadline: December 6th, 2013
Application Download: Q3C - External Delegate Application
Bloomberg Aptitute Test (BAT)
The University of Waterloo is partnering with Bloomberg L.P., the leading financial data and news provider, to offer the BLOOMBERG APTITUDE TEST (BAT) completely FREE OF CHARGE on campus! Take the BAT this autumn to be put in touch with over 20,000 global employers! NO PREPARATION IS NECESSARY. Over 100,000 students have taken the BAT in over 1,000 universities around the world and in the past six months over 21,000 students have been contacted by employers to discuss job opportunities. Employers using the Talent Search are seeking a wide range of skill sets and experience for a variety of roles, including roles in Consultancy, Accounting, Insurance, Compliance, Research and Development, Investment Banking, Sales, HR, Trading, Marketing, Analytics and Global Data. Don’t miss your opportunity to be contacted for interesting career opportunities from great employers worldwide!As an added benefit this year, Bloomberg is providing all BAT test-takers a complementary six month subscription to Bloomberg Briefs - Bloomberg's premium industry specific newsletter valued at $2,000 and used by tens of thousands of hedge fund managers, bankers and portfolio managers. Reading Bloomberg Briefs provides insight into the industry, helps you stay up-to-date on current events and enhances performance in interviews. After taking the BAT, you will gain access to a premium pack that includes the daily Economics Brief and the daily Mergers Brief along with the weekly Private Equity and Hedge Fund Briefs.
If you cannot attend the sessions on campus, you may also take the BAT from home by clicking https://
Capacity: This year the capacity for the BAT is 125 students, first come first serve
Registration: www.takethebat.com register under the waterloo session
Questions? u3farooq@uwaterloo.ca