Monthly Archives: September 2011

2011 Innovation Challenge – Deadline to register is October 7th

For information regarding the upcoming 2011 Innovation Challenge, please go to the following location on your program Vista site: Home Page › General Announcements › Case Competitions  

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TATA Cup website now available

The TATA Cup website is now available at http://www.ryerson.ca/mba/tatacup/index.html Please see the following location on the 2011 PT MBA Vista site for more information: Home Page › General Announcements › Case Competitions

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The inaugural Schulich International Case Competition – Nov 25th and 26th, 2011

Dear MBA students, Please see below for a great opportunity to engage in sustainability issues in business, and in the mining industry specifically. On November 25th and 26th, York University’s Schulich School of Business will host the inaugural Schulich International … Continue reading

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U-Passes Mailed

U-Passes were mailed Monday, September 26, 2011 to anyone who submitted their form by Sept 21st .  Those students can expect to see their U-Pass in the mail in the next few days. Students who submitted after Sept 21st will have their passes … Continue reading

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Walmart Green Student Challenge

The Walmart Green Student Challenge is looking for the next big green idea that will change the way Canada does business. Post-secondary students from across Canada are being asked to come up with the best, the brightest and most innovative … Continue reading

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Upcoming 2040 Focus Business Competition – Message from the Executive Team

Dear MBA Students, Paul Witty is a member of the FOCUS 2040 Executive Team, and is representing the FOCUS 2040 business competition – a Canada wide business competition. He is looking for students who would be interested in helping him … Continue reading

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UBC PT MBA Cohort 9 – now on Twitter

Dear PT MBA Cohort 9, We have now set up a Twitter account to keep you informed of information and announcements relevant to your program, and in particular, your specific cohort. If you are using Twitter, make sure to follow: … Continue reading

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Ashoka’s Be a Changemaker Challenge Bootcamp – Oct 1st, 2011

Are you a UBC or SFU student changemaker eager to create a social venture and secure seed funding for your initiative? This is your opportunity to learn how to launch, lead, and implement your venture in the community! http://www.facebook.com/l/oAQCDKAZMAQDMrQMjfpk12uyzVaMR5d_qG7Mk8Md_-OYJpw/beachangemakerchallenge.eventbrite.com/

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Datastream Sessions

The David Lam Library is hosting two Datastream training sessions on Thursday September 22nd in room DL 125:  10:00a.m.-11:00 a.m. (Beginners) 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m. (Advanced) Datastream is an international and interdisciplinary database of business and economic time series, used by academics and journalists … Continue reading

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Can Green Power Save Us from Climate Change?

Phelps Centre for the Study of Government and Business Invite you to the public lecture, “Can Green Power Save Us from Climate Change?”  Presented by Professor M. Scott Taylor, Canada Research Chair in International, Energy and Environmental Economics, University of … Continue reading

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