Request for External Funding Proposal Due date: Feb. 14, 2014 Please submit to Anna Liang at a.liang@uwafsa.ca AND finance@uwafsa.ca
AFSA's Soccer Showdown
One week to go until AFSA's Soccer Showdown and we just confirmed our prizes! You can win amazing prizes such as a $180 or $60 SportCheck card or a FIFA World Cup 2014 Soccer Ball for being SAF's greatest team or shootout master! Be sure to sign up quick with UP TO 6 FRIENDS and be ready to dominate the pitch! Sign up here! http://tinyurl.com/SAFSoccerShowdown
AFSA supports Team Nova in FEDs Elections
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
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
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.
International Opportunities Focus Group request for participants
Interested in hearing about International Exchange, Study Tour, International Co-op term, and International Specialization opportunities soon to be opening under the SAF?
The SAF is looking for students who would like to sit in and be a part of a focus group on the prospect of International opportunities within your undergraduate studies.
Please complete the following form here: https://docs.google.com/
Students who complete the form will be contacted thereafter to formalize availability with the SAF professor overseeing the International initiative.
AFSA Contests: Design the Winter SAF Merchandise!
Do you want all of SAF to be wearing merchandise that YOU designed? Here's your chance! Submit your own design of SAF sweats for a chance to win your own creation plus a $25 gift card of your choice! -Design a pair of SAF sweatpants (designs must be in one colour) -Fill out this form & submit your design to afsacomm@gmail.com (with your name as the subject) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XHFn_ubigE_9ad4W4Xe6v14HU2QXC1gKgAsw1-TgovU/viewform
Submissions deadline: Friday, January 24th, 2014 at 11:59pm Voting (on Facebook): Saturday, January 25th 12:00am to Sunday, January 26th 11:59pm
Best of luck to all contestants!
AFSA Kickoff!
HEY EVERYONE! We are back and better than ever! AFSA has an amazing winter term planned for you guys and what better way to KICKOFF this term with AFSA KICKOFF (hah)! Drop by the SAF lounge from 11 AM to 1 PM on Jan 21st (That's this coming Tuesday!) for our annual event! Pick up some free goodies and prizes while you learn about what events and services are in store for you this term! We'll also have plenty of AFSA members there so don't miss out! Hope to see you there!