Devena Mohabir
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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

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#TackleImpossible Hackathon

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BrainStation is co-hosting with Budweiser on the weekend of January 29-31st.   The Tackle Impossible Challenge is a 3-day Hackathon where the winning team will take home $5,000 cash, $25,000 of seed funding for your idea, and a free trip to SXSW 2016 in Austin, Texas!  

We're looking for designers, developers and creative thinkers to develop innovative approaches to empower designated driving.  You can apply to join the event by clicking here.  Registration closes on January 24th, so don't delay!