Devena Mohabir
AFSA's Domain Has Changed
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AFSA Elections 2016!

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The annual AFSA Elections applications are now open! This general election is the perfect opportunity for students wishing to assume an Executive, Board of Director, or AFEF role for the 2016 – 2017 year.  This year’s elections are starting next week (first week of May), so seize the opportunity while you can! WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT POSITIONS I CAN RUN FOR?

There are 10 elected positions for Executives, 6 elected positions on the Board of Directors, and 4 elected positions on the AFEF Board. For a complete description of roles and responsibilities, refer to http://www.uwafsa.ca/executive-and-bod and https://uwaterloo.ca/school-of-accounting-and-finance/current-undergraduates/accounting-and-finance-endowment-fund-afef

WHEN ARE THE DEADLINES?

Tues May 3rd - AFSA elections info session @4pm, room TBD Sun May 8th - Deadline to submit applications @midnight Mon May 9th - Candidates vetted and announced Tues May 10th – Campaigning begins Mon May 16th - Campaigning ends @midnight Tues May 17th – Voting begins Thurs May 19th – Voting Ends @midnight Fri May 20th - Results announced

WHAT IS THE ELECTIONS PROCESS?

  1.  Anyone enrolled in the School of Accounting and Finance (AFM, Math-CPA, Bio-CPA, and CFM) for September 2016 in 2A and up are eligible to run! (Exception of alumni allowed for one AFSA Board seat). If you are interested, come out to our info session Monday, May 2 at 6pm (room TBD). This year's executives will be there and can answer your questions. If you cannot make it, you can email your questions to elections@uwafsa.ca or ask any of the executives personally http://www.uwafsa.ca/executive-and-bod/ .
  2. The elections process formally starts with the submission an application for the position you wish to run for (one position per person), the links for which can be found below.
  3. Once applications are approved by the elections committee (you will receive an email along with further rules and regulations), the campaign period begins. During the campaign period, candidates can promote their platform (online only) and SAF students can participate through the elections forum (http://safstudentvote.freeforums.net/).
  4. Once the campaign period ends, voting will begin. During this period, all SAF students (including MAcc) can vote (or abstain from voting, i.e. not vote for any candidate) for all positions as well as any referendums. The vote will be anonymous and held online (the link will be provided at a later date through uwafsa.ca and AFSA's Facebook page).
  5. Subsequently, the votes will be tallied and the successful candidates will be contacted through email while the final results will be announced on www.uwafsa.ca.

Direct Link to the Executive Application Form:

https://docs.google.com/a/uwafsa.ca/forms/d/1D0zGgH2Ijh_KDVGI5phbx8SZ5TWUv7AEjbc0D265S8A/viewform

Direct Link to the Board of Directors Application Form:

https://docs.google.com/a/uwafsa.ca/forms/d/143Htt3l8dlDvI0rFzvgHI91W60IC4FDtZSiwot6PpEw/viewform

Direct Link to the AFEF Application Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kQ7Pe1fXLvi6ZFX7s7Kt3uj0uFjiaenvvgXpysqObsE/viewform

 If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Elections Committee at elections@uwafsa.ca  

 

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Conference Board of Canada survey

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What’s your perspective on business education in Canada? The Conference Board of Canada invites you to participate in their study examining the State, Impact, and Future of Post-Secondary Business Education in Canada.

Please fill out the online survey for current students and alumni on the Conference Board’s website, found here: http://www.conferenceboard.ca/spse/sbe_students.aspx

The study aims to learn more about the perspectives of students enrolled in business programs in Canada. This is a unique opportunity for business students to express their views and needs in a way that will help Canadian policymakers, post-secondary institutions, and advanced education leaders make strategic decisions to improve business education in Canada. Participation will also allow for advocacy and representational groups like the Canadian Association of Business Students to further their mandate towards bettering business students and undergraduate business education across Canada.

By participating, you will also be eligible to receive free access to the report once it has been published.

If you are interested in learning more about the study, or participating in a focus group or one-on-one interviewer, please visit conferenceboard.ca

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WEBs Event - Friday April 1

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You’re invited: The Future of Sustainability in Canada panel and networking social Canada is increasingly pressured to respond to climate change and extreme weather events. This discussion will explore current policies and procedures, and panelists will share why we need to bring a new audience into the discussion -- specifically, the capital markets.

Guest speakers include:

Dr. Blair Feltmate

Head, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation

Alexander Hay

Principal, Risk, Resilience and Security Planner, Southern Harbour

Sarah Keyes

Sustainability Principal, Research, Guidance and Support at CPA Canada

Deborah Martin-Downs

Chief Administrative Officer, Credit Valley Conservation

Please join us for an interesting and thoughtful panel discussion and networking social over lunch this Friday, April 1. Register now as space is limited.

Friday, April 1, 2016

9:30am - 2pm

Conrad Grebel University

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Queens Healthcare & Business Conference

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Join the Queen’s Healthcare and Business Conference on March 11th & 12th for its inaugural year conference - Colliding Ideas for Healthcare Innovation. This conference combines delegates from diverse faculties, accomplished speakers and innovative sponsors for an optimal learning and networking experience. We invite you to be a part of the first student run conference in Canada to explore the dynamic relationship between business and healthcare. This two-day event will be held in Kingston, Ontario on the Queen’s University Campus. QHBC will spark a vital dialogue about the intersection of business and healthcare by providing a dynamic space for student, academic and industry leaders to connect and collaborate. Through multidisciplinary collaboration, captivating conversations and trans-formative ideas, delegates will be inspired by their potential to innovate for the future of healthcare. Registration fee is $75 CAD and is open until March 1st at 11:59 PM. Visit our webpage at www.qhbc.ca to register and find out more about QHBC. Please contact Claire Haliburton at delegates@qhbc.ca with any questions, cares, or concerns regarding registration and conference attendance.

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Women in Business Scholarship

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The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship is a major scholarship opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate female students in business. This scholarship is eligible for women pursuing a business or business-related program who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field. Particularly, the awards committee is looking for female students with an outstanding academic record and have demonstrated initiative, ambition and commitment to pursuing a career in business. In the past years, there have been not just one, but three winners, as the SAF is proud to say that a few years ago a former SAF student, Nina Zhang, won this award at an international level.  Furthermore, the honor came back to a student in the SAF when Aidan Kay (Math/CPA) recently won in 2015 and Catherine Zheng (Math/CA and MAcc 2013), who won previously in 2013.  “Waterloo students have a history of winning this award" - Prof. Sproule

Please note the importance of staying within the word count on your application paragraphs or eligibility issues could arise. It is important to send the application to the email address indicated on the application.

Deadline: March 20, 2016

For more information (application email, word count, deadline), contact Lynn Graham - L2graham@uwaterloo.ca

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Women in Management Consulting - Oliver Wyman - Opportunity

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Are you interested in Management Consulting? Oliver Wyman invites you to apply for the opportunity to connect with women consultants in our Toronto office through a series of workshops and professional development sessions on Friday March 11, 2016. The Toronto Women in Consulting Day is open to all 2nd and 3rd year university female students.

Please submit your resume (with GPA) to OWGrecruiting@oliverwyman.com and title your email “Toronto Women in Consulting Day.” Submissions are due on Monday, February 29th.

 

You will be notified about your acceptance by March 4th. Oliver Wyman will arrange or cover all transportation to and from your university on the day of the event.

Winter 2016 AFEF Proposals

Hey All School of Accounting Students, Do you have a great idea that you want to make happen but need financial sponsorship? Are you part of a club or organization that has a need for financial sponsorship to support your initiatives? The Accounting and Finance Endowment Fund is opening up applications for funding for the Winter 2016 Semester.

All the details regarding the funding policy and what can be funded are available on the AFEF website noted below. Please note that all proposal applications are also done on the website as well.

AFEF Website: https://uwaterloo.ca/school-of-accounting-and-finance/current-undergraduates/accounting-and-finance-endowment-fund-afef

The deadline for all proposal applications is February 29, 2016 at 12:00 pm.

If you have any specific questions, please email saf-afef@uwaterloo.ca