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Dear Friend, How can you distinguish yourself among tens of thousands of students who will graduate with a business degree? We cordially invite you to the Pacific Northwest Economic Conference that will happen on January 29-30th, 2010 in the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. This is the first time when you have the opportunity to join a network of leaders who work and have worked for top companies, such as HSBC Singapore and Fasken Martineau. We have confirmed speakers such as Doug Taylor, who works as an executive-level consultant, and Michael Heeney, whose company designs architecture and cities internationally. We know that it is important to be out there and to demonstrate ourselves as distinct and top business students. Register now for the early registration discounts so you can save 20% off the regular tickets! It’s only $90 for conference and hotel, or $40 for conference. Here’s the link: www.pnec2010.com/registrationbut respond to this email for the discount code! Simply click “reply” with an empty message and we’ll send it. Kind regards, Jack Leung President, PNEC 2010 SFU BASS is a partner of the Pacific Northwest Economic Conference. Members of SFU BASS will have exclusive discount rates.

Pacific Northwest Economic Conference © 2009 Contact

Help Santa Give to Kids
Photos with Santa for a Good Cause

Christmas is just around the corner and we’re here to kick-off December with a festive event for a good cause! Partnered with United Way Lower Mainland, we are here to raise funds and toys for children age 0-12 for them to have a Christmas that they deserve. On December 1st, come get your picture taken with Santa at the Mezzanine. All proceeds go to United Way.

DATE: December 1st, 2009

TIME: 11am – 3:30pm

LOCATION: SFU Surrey Mezzanine

COST:

• $5 – Hard copy (5 x 7″) with glass frame and electronic copy
• $2 – for additional hard copies
• $2 – Electronic copy only

To Book: Email bus443-santa@sfu.ca with desired time

**First 40 bookings will receive a gift courtesy of Starbucks. Complimentary beverages and SWAG will be available on-site.**

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PARTNER
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United Way Lower Mainland – http://www.uwlm.ca

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SPONSORS
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Starbucks Coffee (Central City Location) – http://www.starbucks.com
Cellcom Wireless – http://www.cellcomwireless.com
Simon Fraser University – http://www.sfu.ca

POSITION TITLE:

Alumni Annual Appeal Student Fundraiser

DESCRIPTION:

The SFU Alumni Appeal Student Calling Program is a fundraising appeal conducted each year by the University and the Alumni Association.  SFU students are hired and trained to make telephone calls to more than 60,000 Simon Fraser graduates.  These calls help to build positive relationships with our alumni, and raise funds for students and programs, like scholarships, bursaries, the library and more.

As a student fundraiser, you will have the opportunity to earn money and prizes while meeting new people in an upbeat and energized environment.

The skills you gain in this position are transferable to any job you take in the future.  Future employers looking at your resume will ask you about this position. They are always interested in hiring people that have the skills that you will learn and enhance in this position.

An email that was recently received from a Spring 2008 Fundraiser:

“I am having a great summer in Ottawa doing co-op right now. In fact, it is an 8 month term and that means I will be staying in Ottawa until the end of the year. My experience with the calling campaign has helped me a lot in terms of telemarketing, fundraising, working with non profit, building up my confidence on the phone, and networking. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to experience all of this.” … Christina

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong communication skills, ability to work alone and as a member of a team, positive attitude, self-motivation and enthusiasm; punctuality and consistent attendance are a must.  This position requires a great deal of professionalism and good telephone manners.  Please be available to work any 2-3 shifts per week.

Previous telephone and/or fundraising experience is an asset, but not required.  Paid training will be provided.

LENGTH OF POSITION:

January 25, 2009 to April 15, 2010 (Training on January 23 AND 24)
**No Calling During Olympic Break – February 14 to February 25, 2010**
Monday to Thursday, 5 – 9 PM and Sunday 12 – 6 PM   *(any 2-3 shifts)

All dates subject to change.
There is also the possibility of employment in the Fall 2010 and subsequent appeals.

REMUNERATION:
$ 10.00 per hour, plus cash bonuses and prizes.
Pay increased depending on leadership and performance.

APPLICATIONS:
Please send resume/cover letter to:
Marta Bielec
Campaign Assistant, Annual Campaign
Email: mbielec@sfu.ca or Fax: 778.782.4958

SFU Business Career Management Centre

Undergraduate Business Job Postings

ACCESS THE JOB BOARD AT:
https://business-sfu-csm.symplicity.com/students/

Jobs Added to Career Network for the Week of November 23 to November 27, 2009:

Jobs Expiring Next Week:

New career opportunities in Finance can be found by accessing the following sites:
Vancouver CFA: http://www.cfavancouver.com/employment/default.aspx
Calgary CFA: http://www.calgarycfasociety.com/jobline/default.aspx

Job Futures is a website by Service Canada with the purpose of providing relevant career information and profiles of every non-military occupational group in Canada.  Included is a new downloadable publication called “Job Futures: World of Work” that outlines employment trends, work experiences of recent graduates from just about any major/concentration imaginable, and “Tomorrow’s Most Promising Jobs.”

Neat feature: 24 questions are the key to hundreds of career paths that will satisfy you 24 hours a day.  Take the online “Know Yourself” Quiz to uncover hidden attributes and match your interests to suitable career choices.  Once the quiz is completed, select any of the recommended careers and explore important details such as what the position involves, an in-depth breakdown of average income, and what steps to take to secure such a position.

Job Futures is one of the few accurate and reliable Canadian-specific career resources available; check it out online (www.jobfutures.ca) and get yourself a future, with Job Futures.  For more fantastic resources, stop by the Career Management Centre at WMC 2329 or login to the Business Career Network at  https://business-sfu-csm.symplicity.com/students

To view Vancouver Board of Trade event postings click here
To view Business in Vancouver event postings click here

Important note: Please READ before contacting the CMC

If you haven’t already registered for Career Network, please follow these instructions:

URL: https://business-sfu-csm.symplicity.com/students/
Click on the ‘Register’ button or tab
Username: your SFU Student ID# (NOT your Computing ID)
Password: sfubusiness

Once you have registered, it will take up to one full “business” day for your registration to be approved.

Universitat Pompeu Fabra

Location: Barcelona
Open to: All SFU disciplines
Disciplines offered: Variety of disciplines
Language of instruction: Spanish, some courses instructed in English
Period of study: September – December and/or January – March and/or early April – early July
GPA Requirements: A minimum CGPA of 3.00 is required
Note: for the purposes of application deadlines, both the January-March and April-July semesters are considered “Spring” exchanges
Useful links: Exchange Office, Housing Services, SFU Exchange Credit History
Exchange reports: 2007, Spring 2008
Exchange questionnaires: Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008

Commencing in December, this multi-round competition will provide students from across Canada with a great opportunity to gain valuable feedback for their new venture while competing for a $15,000 grand prize. In teams of 2-6, students are required to create and develop a new and unique business idea and present their submission in the form of a thorough business plan. We have a history of strong competitors from Western Canada:

• Energy Aware – 1st place in our 2005 competition; featured in the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Athlete’s Village; featured in Business Week http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/04/0414_home_energy_use/11.htm
• Peer FX – Featured on CBC Dragon’s Den; http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS128953+09-Sep-2009+PRN20090909
• Sunpeak Foods - 1st place in our 2006 competition; Featured in the Winnipeg Free Press; http://itsmyfuture.ca/regan.html
• Other past competitors http://www.enterprizecanada.org/competition/past-winners

We are very excited about the success of our past competitors, and we look forward to welcoming another series of high-caliber business plans this year!

Deadline for the 2010 Enterprize Canada Business Plan Competition has now been extended to December 5, 2009 at 11:59 pm (PST). Don’t miss your chance to participate in this invaluable entrepreneurial experience and compete for $27,000 in cash prizes and in-kind services, including a $15,000 grand prize!

Click here to submit an entry.

Background
The 2010 Enterprize Canada Business Plan Competition is a diverse and multi-faceted resource for the creative minds of undergraduate students seeking opportunities in the field of entrepreneurship. The competition acts as a powerful learning tool by offering each participant a structured learning path to further develop their entrepreneurial skills, invaluable feedback from business professionals, as well as a national platform on which to pitch their ventures. This year, participating teams will have the opportunity to showcase their unique ventures for a chance at winning the $15,000 grand prize!

Requirements
Participating teams will be required to develop a thorough and structured business plan outlining the details of their proposed venture. Teams who advance past the Qualifying Round will then be required to pitch their plans in a series of 15-minute presentations in front of a panel of judges in the subsequent Regional, Semi-Final, and Final rounds. More information about the competition requirements can be found here.

How to Participate
1. Gather a team of 2-6 students from your school (any faculty).
2. Create a business plan based on a new and unique proposed venture (click here for resources).
3. Register your team (click here).
4. Receive a confirmation email.

HOW is WATER a CRISIS?

> There is inadequate access to safe drinking water for about 884 million people
> There is inadequate access to water for sanitation and waste disposal for 2.5 billion people
> Waterborne diseases and the absence of sanitary domestic water are one of the leading causes of death worldwide.

Take a stand against the Water Crises!
Join SIFE on November 30th, 2009 in WMX 3513 from 4:30pm-5:30pm to learn more about the RBC Water Challenge!

What is the RBC Water Challenge?

With only so much fresh water in the world, and the added pressures caused by climate change and global population growth, some think that water will be the problem of the ages. This means an opportunity for business, which has an important role to play in offering innovative solutions to help improve water efficiency. RBC has decided to run a new topic competition around water efficiency and sustainability, which SIFE Simon Fraser is going to be piloting this year at the National Expo.

Why should you join in on the RBC Water Challenge?

Gives the opportunity for students to be involved in creating projects that could range from helping someone start a business related to water efficiency/sustainability to helping an organization implement water efficient strategies that will save it money in the long term.

When and Where:

What: RBC Water Challenge Information Session
When: Monday, November 30th, 2009, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Where: SFU Burnaby WMX 3513

See you there!
For more information, please email Adeelah at internal.bby@sifesimonfraser.com

Don’t forget to follow SIFESimonFraser on Twitter!

http://www.twitter.com/SIFESimonFraser

Ace the Case has been taking place in offices across Canada for several years and is an opportunity for 2nd and 3rd year students to learn how to plan, write, and debrief a case—valuable skills not only for your studies and in other case competitions, but for success in your upcoming professional career!

What’s NEW this year is that competition is no longer just happening in your local office.  We’ve added a national element, with a competition happening between offices—and all this to determine the winning team to attend the global finals. These new elements make Ace the Case truly a once in a lifetime opportunity that you don’t want to miss!

Ace the Case also provides a great opportunity to mix and mingle with some of our amazing KPMG people and learn what makes us one of the leading professional services firms—locally, nationally, and globally.

For more information and to apply, visit www.kpmg.ca/AcetheCase.

Event Details:

Date: January 22^nd and 23^rd
Location: Downtown Vancouver Office
Application deadline: Wednesday January 6^th at 5:00 PM
What you will need to apply: Cover letter, resume, and transcripts

Hey Business students!

So, you have video skills. Think you could make a 3-minute video like these?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQHBL4tuCBY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZxbtVr5fT0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA6K8xzE11E&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7cBHZaY_oE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNOfpVg-ds4

If so, you could win free tickets to the:

1. Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony
2. Canada vs. USA Olympic preliminary game, or
3. For Honourable Mentions: one of many Future Shop $50.00 gift cards.

This year, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is offering a video contest for ALL students at SFU, whereas before our annual contest was only for students in Co-op.

This means that students can enter a video about their experiences in

Careers
Volunteer and Civic Engagement
The Co-op Experience
International Adventures
Wil Fraser

We’re very excited to see the work that comes out of Business this year!
To find out what you need to do to enter your video, check out
http://coopcommunity.sfu.ca/index.php?module=ContentExpress&func=display&ceid=395

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: JANUARY 4th. Questions? Just email Wil Fraser at wil_fraser@sfu.ca. Also, be sure to add Wil Fraser on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wil.fraser or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/wil_fraser for frequent updates.

Glad it’s the end of the semester?

Dreading finals?

Procrastinating on studying?

JOIN SIFE SIMON FRASER FOR A NIGHT OF BOWLING!

Come celebrate the end of the semester, and forget about studying (at least until next week).

WHO:
YOU! All faculties are welcome!

WHAT/WHERE
BOWLING at Rev’s Bowling
5502 Lougheed Highway
Burnaby, B.C. V5B 2Z8
(If you’re taking transit, it’s right beside Holdom Station)

DATE AND TIME:
Thursday, November 26^th at 8:30pm to 11:30pm

COST:
$12 – this includes 3 hours of bowling, shoe rentals, and pizza

HOW TO:
Register - www.sifesimonfraser.com (**PLEASE REGISTER BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 23**)
Pay – Come by the SIFE office in Surrey or Burnaby during the following times:

For more information on this event, visit: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207551516277&ref=mf.

If you can’t make any of the above times/locations, or if you any questions, feel free to contact Chantelle (tdo@sifesimonfraser.com)

Don’t forget to follow SIFESimonFraser on Twitter!

http://www.twitter.com/SIFESimonFraser