Monthly Archives: October 2011

National Investment Banking Competition and Conference – REGISTRATION CLOSES NEXT TUESDAY, OCT 25th!

The 2011 National Investment Banking Competition and Conference is calling all MBA and ECM team registrations – NOW! Due to very short notice, the deadline to register teams has been extended from today (October 21st) until next Tuesday, October 25th. … Continue reading

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Japanese Consulate – Global Financial Crisis

The Global Financial Crisis & Financial Linkages in the Asia-Pacific Region By Dr. Akira KOHSAKA, Professor of Kwansei Gakuin University   Thursday, October 27, 2011 6:00 pm            Registration starts 6:00-7:00 pm    Catered Reception 7:00-8:00pm     Lecture and Q&A (in English)  Location: … Continue reading

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Christian Bason: The MindLab Approach

Christian Bason: The MindLab Approach How to Co-Create for Innovation  Ever thought government could be run better and be more innovative? Then join us for a discussion on innovation in the public sector with Christian Bason. Christian is Director of … Continue reading

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UBC E-mail Address

For those students wishing to have a UBC e-mail address, there are currently two options, both of which are forwarding systems.  Please note that both options are email forwarding services only, and do not yet include any kind of mailbox … Continue reading

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Exemption Exams

Exemption exams will be available to be written on Sunday, November 13, 2011 in five basic pre-requisite modules to students who believe they have sufficient prior academic knowledge.  The five modules are:  BAAC  500       Financial Reporting BABS    500       Applied Business … Continue reading

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Mai Bangkok Business Challenge

The Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University has invited UBC MBA program students to participate in their annual Mai Bangkok Business challenge. Only 1 team with a maximum of 5 people in the same program is allowed … Continue reading

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WorldMUN Vancouver 2012 – Currently hiring volunteers (apps close this Sat, Oct 15)

Vancouver’s Organizing Committee for the 21st Harvard World Model United States Conference is currently hiring for Volunteer positions from October 2011 through to March 2012. Visit the website below for more information about this opportunity, including position descriptions and application … Continue reading

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Congratulations to the Sauder MBA Sailing Team of 2011!

A huge congratulations to the Sauder MBA Sailing Team who took out the winning trophy at the Rolex MBA Sailing Regatta in Santa Margharita Ligure, Italy on the weekend of 22nd – 25th September 2011, after two years of 3rd-place … Continue reading

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University of North Dakota Entrepreneurship Challenge

The third annual University of North Dakota (UND) business plan competition is held on the UND campus in Grand Forks on April 13-14, 2012. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams at the Award Ceremony. For more … Continue reading

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Van4Acumen 2nd Annual Case Challenge

MARK YOUR CALENDARS & SET YOUR ALARMS! Registration for the 2nd Annual Vancouver for Acumen Fund Case Challenge opens on October 12th, 2011 at 10:00am. Check the website for details and for the registration link.  The competition is open to … Continue reading

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