Monthly Archives: May 2013

Major electrical shutdown and facility closure on June 8

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Please be advised of a major electrical shutdown and facility closure for Henry Angus/David Lam on Saturday June 8 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The purpose of the shutdown is to enable the maintenance of a primary power switch gear. All electrical systems except those supplied by battery back-up (universal power supply) or emergency generator will be affected.

All individuals and departments in the Henry Angus and David Lam facilities will be required to turn off electrical equipment such as copiers, computers, scanners, printers, and faxes prior to the shutdown (i.e. at the end of the day on Friday June 7). To avoid data loss or damage to electrical devices, please ensure that equipment is shut off or make arrangements with your departmental or unit staff for such procedures.

Emergency power will supply fire/life/safety systems; however, the facility will be closed on Saturday June 8 until power is restored at 6:00 pm. Faculty, staff, and students are directed to not access the building during the closure.

We regret any inconvenience this situation may cause and your cooperation with facility closure protocol is appreciated.

MBA Internships: Weekly Update

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Hi All,

As we do every year, at this time we wanted to share with you where your class stands in MBA Internships secured in comparison to previous years (weekly). A reminder about the July 8th deadline as a true deadline to secure an internship this summer. Please see the chart below and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

 Kind regards,

 Your MBA Graduate Careers Team – BCC

MBA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Placement Stats to Date: May 27-31, 2013

Confirmed Internships Via
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
BCC Facilitated 56 51 58 34 69 56 68 52
Posting 35 38 42 29 59 45 55 44
Trek Program 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
FIP Program 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Reception 0 5 1 1 1 0 2 0
Faculty/Staff Lead 5 1 5 – 2 6 3 3
Direct Match 16 7 10 4 7 4 7 5
Self Marketed 25 25 26 26 18 23 11 12
Class/Faculty Referral 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
Self Marketed 23 23 25 25 17 22 10 11
Total Interns Placed 81 76 84 60 87 79 79 64
Comparative Stats
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Total MBA Students 104 102 126 110 124 107 106 92
Total Internships 81 76 84 60 87 79 79 64
Not Placed 23 26 42 50 37 26 17 27
Committed to an Industry project  0 0 0 0 2 2 10 0
Committed to an Entrepreneurial project  0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
% Placed 78% 75% 67% 55% 72% 76% 84% 71%
Total Posting Opportunities 111 100 86 84 138 165 162 156
Total Direct Match Opportunities 16 18 13 6 7 5 10 6

Guest Speaker – Bjorn Lomborg – A different view on approaching environmental issues – RSVP Now!

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A different view on approaching environmental issues

Come join us as we host Bjorn Lomborg, an “skeptical environmentalist” and Director of the Copenhagen Consensus which looks to advance global welfare. Bjorn is the author of “The Skeptical Environmentalist: Measuring the Real State of the World” and has been a controversial figure in environmental economics due to his beliefs that “Global warming is by no means our main environmental threat” and that we should use a cost-benefit analysis when prioritizing what environmental challenges to tackle first.

When: June 3rd, 12:30 – 1:30pm
Where: UBC Robson Square, C400

Doors will close promptly at 12:35pm.

Click here to register for the event.

Click here to watch Bjorn speaking at TED.

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Conversation Series made possible with contributions from the Sauder Development and Alumni Engagement Office.

 

Questions or comments? Email Alex Monegro at alex.monegro@sauder.ubc.ca

 

 

Alex Monegro

Student Development Manager,

Canaccord Learning Commons

Sauder School of Business

 

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BCC: MBA Internship Update

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Hi All,

As we do every year, at this time we wanted to share with you where your class stands in MBA Internships secured in comparison to previous years (weekly).

Employers are selecting students to interview over the coming week, with much success expected and a reminder about the July 8th deadline as a true deadline to secure an internship.

Please see the charts below and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Regards,

Your MBA Graduate Careers Team – BCC

Period 5-Exam Week: May 21-24
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
BCC Facilitated 55 49 48 26 54 45 50 48
Posting 35 37 36 24 45 36 38 42
Trek Program 0 – – – – 0 0 0
FIP Program 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Reception 0 5 1 1 – 0 2 0
Faculty/Staff/Mentor Lead 5 1 3 – 2 6 3 2
Direct Match 15 6 8 1 7 3 5 4
Self Marketed 23 23 27 20 14 19 9 12
Class/Faculty Referral 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Self Marketed 21 22 26 19 13 18 8 11
Total Interns Placed 78 72 75 46 68 64 59 60
Comparative Stats
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Total MBA Students 104 102 126 111 124 107 106 92
Total Internships 78 72 72 46 68 64 59 60
Not placed 26 30 54 65 56 43 39 31
Committed to an Industry project 0 0 0 0 2 1 8 0
Committed to Entrepreneurial Project 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
% Placed 75% 71% 57% 41% 55% 61% 37% 66%
Total Posting Opportunities 105 90 78 84 128 159 151 152
Total Direct Match Opportunities 11 17 7 0 6 4 8 5

*Attention International Students*

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Hello from the BCC!

There are currently 20 of you still outstanding in regards to submitting your Work Permit & SIN Card documentation to the BCC. In reference to my May 2nd Blog post…if you have your documents, it will only take 2-3 minutes of your time to stop by, say hello, and I will make copies for our records!

**Just a friendly reminder for those International students who have received their Work Permits & SIN Cards, please stop by the BCC so I can make copies for your student internship file at your earliest convenience.  There are still a few of you missing in action! Thanks for your attention and co-operation in advance!  Any questions/concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me at: carly.boettcher@sauder.ubc.ca

BCC: MBA Internship Update

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Hi All,

 As we do every year, at this time we wanted to share with you where your class stands in MBA Internships secured in comparison to previous years. Please see the charts below and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Regards,

Your MBA Graduate Careers Team – BCC

MBA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

 

 

Placement Stats to Date

Period 5-Week 5: May 13-17

 

 

Confirmed Internships Via

 

 

 

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

BCC Facilitated

55

49

48

26

54

45

50

44

Posting

35

37

36

24

45

36

38

38

Trek Program

0

–

–

–

–

0

0

0

FIP Program

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

Reception

0

5

1

1

–

0

2

0

Faculty/Staff/Mentor Lead

5

1

3

–

2

6

3

2

Direct Match

15

6

8

1

7

3

5

4

Self Marketed

23

23

27

20

14

19

9

10

Class/Faculty Referral

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Self Marketed

21

22

26

19

13

18

8

9

 

 

Total Interns Placed

78

72

75

46

68

64

59

54

Comparative Stats

 

 

 

 

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

Total MBA Students

104

102

126

111

124

107

106

92

Total Internships

78

72

72

46

68

64

59

54

Not placed

26

30

54

65

54

42

39

37

Committed to an Industry project

0

0

0

0

2

1

8

0

Committed to Entrepreneurial Project

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

% Placed

75%

71%

57%

41%

55%

61%

62%

60%

 

 

Total Posting Opportunities

105

90

78

84

128

159

151

142

Total Direct Match Opportunities

11

17

7

0

6

4

8

4

 

 

Wireless Network Service Interruption – May 17

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In order to continue to provide IT service to the UBC community, UBC IT must perform maintenance on its services and systems during regular quarterly maintenance windows.

The next maintenance window is on Saturday, May 18th from 7 am to 5 pm. During these times, there may be connectivity issues to both the wired and wireless network services.

Sauder is most likely to be impacted by changes occurring between 7 am and 10 am. Over this time, disruption to the wired network in the Henry Angus and David Lam buildings is likely to be intermittent.

Please avoid planning work or events that depend on IT resources over this time.
If you have any concerns or questions, please contact the Sauder IT Service Desk.

P7 dates corrected & Capstone dates

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There were a couple of different dates published on documents for P7 this year for which we apologize. Please note that your schedule has now been updated with the correct P7 dates: October 21 – November 30th 2013.

MBA Capstone, which is a required component of your program, will take place from Monday December 2nd – Friday December 6th, 2013.

Any questions can be directed to askmba@sauder.ubc.ca

 

Sauder Writing Improvement Program

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Writing Coaching – Register now!

Starts on Wednesday May 22nd. The Writing Improvement program provides one on one coaching from a professional business writer. Bring a paper or business document you are working on and our business writing professionals will coach through what aspects of your work can be improved and what you can do to improve your writing. You can sign up for coaching appointments at the Cannacord Learning Commons Service Desk.

WIP Summer 2013 poster

Professional Development Grant – Clarification

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A few of you have asked for clarification with regards to the amount of funding available for conferences as well as what types of conferences that are considered for funding under the Professional Development grant agreement.

 For conferences the Professional Development Fund will cover the following:

·         Up to 100% of Event Registration to a maximum of $300

·         Up to 50% for Travel to a maximum of $300

·         Up to 50% of Accommodation – based on double occupancy in a basic room.

*A maximum of 8 students can qualify for partial funding for any academic case competition or conference.

All student must submit funding applications at least 30 days before the event date.

Conferences that have workshop and networking components that allow for students to be engaged in enriched learning that enhances knowledge, skill and performance are considered.  

More information on the Professional Development Fund can be found on your Connect site under the Student DevelopmentàProfessional Development.