Monthly Archives: July 2013

UBC Library Online Resources: The Globe and Mail

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It has comes to our attention that students who would like to access UBC Library’s online resources for pre-reading materials from The Globe and Mail newspaper are required to obtain their UBCcard first.

Your UBCcard activates your online access to the library online resources, including the Globe and Mail articles. For more information on how to get your UBCcard, please visit your Connect site.

In the meantime, you can accessThe Globe and Mail newspaper either daily or weekly at http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/. The online version limits you to 10 articles.

Re: Business Cards

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Hello,

It has come to my attention that when student’s use their CWL to log in and start the order process, it is asking students to “log out” as a result of the CWL ID not being classified as a Sauder student.

I have contacted Erica Hill, Admin Supervisor in our Administration Department here at Sauder who is responsible for the Business Card order process and website, and our key contact for our supplier (Xerox) in regards to this issue.  Once we have determined what is the cause, and when this issue is resolved I will let you know.

The process to order remains the same, and the website is accurate.  The “log in” process is currently not working.

Sorry for any inconvenience, will keep you all posted!

Best regards,

Carly Boettcher

Beat the Rush! Business Cards

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Business Cards for MBA/MM-ECM Students

Order your new business cards for the upcoming school year!

Ready to network with professionals and recruiters? Business cards are a must in order to leave a lasting impression, so make sure you order them early! Our business card printing service is now available online. Enter all your details and view your proof for instant approval. Students can order Sauder business cards in English or Chinese. If you require a Chinese character business card you can provide your own translation (Please select ‘Chinese Business Card – Student Provides Translation’) or request translation (Please select ‘Chinese Business Card – Requires Translation Services’) . Please log into the system to order Chinese business cards and follow the instructions.

Once you order your cards, they will be delivered to the Business Career Centre for you and Carly Boettcher, Graduate Careers Administrator will contact you once they arrive for pick-up.

Please visit the website below to find out more information! If you would like to order, scroll down to the bottom of the page to start the order process!

*Best to start early, as our supplier will be busy in September with many student requests, and our Company Information Sessions start within the first few weeks of classes*

http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/Resources/The_Store/business_cards

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

Carly Boettcher, Graduate Careers Administrator at carly.boettcher@sauder.ubc.ca

International Student Webinar Online Link

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The International Student Webinar featuring guest speaker Noel Genoway was a great success and we hope you found it both informative and engaging.

For those of you who missed the webinar held July 3rd, Noel gave a great introduction to the Canadian Business Environment. If you missed the webinar you can watch the recording here.

If you have any questions after watching the webinar feel free to ask them on the Facebook group (if you think other students would like to see the answers), or email askmba@sauder.ubc.ca.

 

Canaccord Learning Commons

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Happy Friday to all of you!

The BCC would like to highlight one of our partners in student learning & development at Sauder.

The Canaccord Learning Commons is here to help you go further during your time at Sauder. They provide all Sauder students – including MBAs, MM ECM, and all other degree programs – with learning support services and opportunities to hone the skills that will make you successful at Sauder and in the work world.

Canaccord Summer Hours -> Monday to Friday (9:00-5:00 pm)

Over the summer they only offer writing coaching. You can find a full (and up to date) listing of their services here (http://learningcommons.sauder.ubc.ca/services/). There is also some content you can explore around Teamwork and Presentation Skills here (http://learningcommons.sauder.ubc.ca/learn/).

Once you arrive, drop by and say hello!  They look forward to working with you during your time at Sauder!  Any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact:

Alex Monegro, Student Development Manager at: alex.monegro@sauder.ubc.ca

Twitter: @canlearncommons

Minerva Foundation Awards for Women in Business – Reminder

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Deadline for Application to both awards is August 1, 2013.

The Minerva Foundation for BC Women is building a sustainable community of women leaders. The Minerva Foundation Education Awards promote the development of women leaders through education, by assisting them with the costs of tuition. Our education awards target women who will have the most impact in their work or community, and those in fields or demographic groups who are currently underrepresented in leadership roles.

Hager Family Fund Award – $10,000
This fund for BC women seeking to pursue their career in Business Administration is a result of the generosity of the Hager Family in partnership with the Sauder School of Business, the University of British Columbia.

Randy Sung Award – $500
This fund for BC women seeking to pursue their career in Business is a result of the generosity of the Randy Sung Education Endowment Fund.

Message from Current Class President – MBA Society Student Fees

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Dear incoming MBA student,

As you may be aware through information on Connect, each MBA student pays a one-time levied student fee as a part of their first tuition installment.   The decision was recently passed by current Full-time MBA & Part-time MBA students to increase the MBA Student Society fee from $261.10 to $400 as of June 1st 2013. 

The total fees collected for all MBA students makes up the MBA Student Society budget, 100% of which supports co-curricular activities for current MBA students throughout their program.  This increase will allow the MBA Society to enhance the student experience by providing funding for more student led events and by creating additional opportunities for MBA students to participate in activities throughout their program. 

Furthermore, the enhanced budget will allow the MBA Student body to build on current initiatives to leave a positive legacy for future classes to come.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at jonmains@gmail.com

Best wishes,

Jon Mains, Class President

Creative Photo Challenge – $150 Prize up for grabs

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Creativity is one of the courses you can look forward to taking in your UBC MBA program, and we wanted to start you thinking about it early. Jim Southcott, your instructor for Creativity, has provided a suggestion for an article you can read and we are throwing down a creative picture challenge for you to complete prior to arrival as well.

Article: “Get Back in the Sandbox: Teaching CEOs how to Play”, Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries. This article discusses the role of play in human creativity, and you can access it at this link: http://www.insead.edu/facultyresearch/research/details_papers.cfm?id=31339

Picture Challenge:  Take a picture of yourself that features the Sauder Door Logo  (below) and that illustrates a side of your creativity that you would like to explore in the Creativity class.  If it helps tell your story, feel free to use other images or words to complete the picture.Upload the picture to the class Facebook group and share your creation! There will be a $150 UBC Bookstore Gift Card as a prize at Orientation for the picture that makes the biggest impression! The deadline for submission is midnight Vancouver time (PST) on Monday August 19th.

We have taken our photo, and we are looking forward to seeing what you all come up with!