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
Excel At Work
Heading off to co-op? Make sure you brush up on those Excel skills! Learn from the pros at Excel at Work, a workshop led by Anqi Wang and Michael Wang. It'll be taking place on Friday, November 29th at 2pm, in HH1102. Please note that due to the advanced nature of the workshop, priority will be given to students in 2A and above. Spots are limited so register before Tuesday, November 26th at:http://goo.gl/rxOInd
APEX Conference Update
Sign up for Schulich's APEX Conference 2014 happening from February 27th to March 2nd. Applications are due November 29th. Attached below is further information regarding the conference. APEXPowerpoint (1)
Annual AFSA Bubble Tea Talent Show
IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN...TO GIGGLE. TO LAUGH. TO CHEER. TO WIN.
*THE ANNUAL AFSA BUBBLE TEA TALENT SHOW*
REGISTER HERE: http://tinyurl.com/
Take off the stress of studying for finals by watching some amazing performers while enjoying FREE SWEET DREAMS bubble tea. Come and choose your next *SAF SUPERSTAR* while we provide you with free bubble tea. Uhhh did we mention that while you watch the talent show, you could also WIN AWESOME PRIZES that include gift cards to Menchies, Starbucks, and more!
AND DID WE MENTION THERE'S FREE BUBBLE TEA?! Last year we had around 280 wonderful people come out to watch so you better save your spot asap.
GET READY TO BE BLOWN AWAY BY THE BEST TALENTS IN SAF.
Adopt-a-Coop Loves Dogs
Feeling a bit stressed recently? Well come out to our end of term social for the Adopt-a-Coop program. The program will be a therapy dog session with dogs from St. Johns Ambulance to provide stress relief for mentors and mentees before the exam period begins.
Who can attend?
2As and above in all SAF programs
Where is it?
SLC Multipurpose Room
When is it?
December 2nd, 2013 from 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM
Don’t miss out on this highly anticipated event!