Co-operative Education & Student Employment Photo Contest

It is photo contest time again with great prizes to be won!

Our annual photo contest allows co-op and internship students to showcase themselves applying their education in the workplace.

To be eligible, you must have registered in a co-op or internship work term course any time between October 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010, and photographs must pertain to a work term within this time period. Contest rules… (pdf 110kB)

You may submit a maximum of three digital photos, and each photo submission must include a brief description (50 words or less) explaining what you are doing in the photo. Digital photos should be high quality full size images, 2 mega pixels or more, with a file size of approximately 1 MB. Digital photos must be submitted in JPEG format.

• Entry form (Word doc)

Visit the Co-op Education & Student Employment website for more information.

The last day of full service in will be Friday April 16 (last exam are on Tuesday April 20). Over the construction period—April 20 to early September—we will be able to provide limited service from a kiosk within Campus Centre (the exact room has not been confirmed).  Service will be available Monday to Friday , likely 8:30 to 4:00. During this period we will provide:

• Full Photo Id Service
• Access to reserves and high demand reference items on short loans
• DVDs  and videos booked by faculty for class use
• Pick up service for items (including Interurban books stored at Lansdowne) requested by students or faculty
• A Librarian is available for instruction in class and providing research  assistance (by phone, email, by appointment)   

There will no study space or computer access.  All of our web-based services (AskAway, catalogue for identifying and requesting  books and DVDs , LibGuides, journal databases and ebooks) will be available 24/7 during this period.   High demand books will be stored at Lansdowne and sent to Interurban by request, the remaining collection will be boxed and stored over the 4 month period.

Get ready to register for Fall 2010

Step 1: Web Declare
Visit Camlink at http://camosun.ca/camlink and select ‘Web Declare’ from the menu and follow the steps. This will give you your Registration Date for Fall 2010.

Step 2:  Pay your Deposit
Use Camlink to pay your non-refundable registration deposit. Deposits must be paid at least one week before your registration date. The deposit can be paid in person but expect lineups at the cashier.

As of May 19 students can search for classes on Camlink.

Step 3:  Register on your Registrations date.

Need Help?  Check out the Fall Registration Guide.

Courses added for Fall 2010

• ACCT 310 002 - Financial Accounting 5
  Interurban - Mon & Wed - 2:30-4:20pm
• BUS 427 X01 - Project Management
  Restricted BBA3, BBA4
  Interurban - Fri - 12:30-3:20pm

Orientation 2010 Student Volunteers Needed

On September 1st and 2nd, the School of Business needs YOUR help to welcome hundreds of new students!

Why should you volunteer?

• Help fellow students
• Add volunteer experience to your resume
• Enjoy a FREE barbeque lunch
• Sell your textbooks

For more information contact:
Alycia Lowdon ~ Co-op Student Ambassador, School of Business
250.370.4126
Lowdona@camosun.bc.ca

Free Tutoring - Summer 2010

• Accounting
  ACCT 110, ACCT 111
  Monday - Thursday
  5 - 6pm
  CBA 271
  
  
• Finance, Economics, & Stats
  Tuesdays
  4 - 5:50pm
  CBA 286

Graduation - June 2010

If you haven’t done so already, please fill in the Application to Graduate and submit it to Student Records or to the School of Business main office as soon as possible. 

Student Records will process your application, and when your Winter 2010 courses are complete, they will  send you your credential in the mail - you will receive a letter of congratulation at the actual ceremony. If there is anything missing from your application, they will contact you as soon as possible. 

Invitations to the June 18 ceremony will be sent in early May, along with an information brochure. In the meantime, you can check the Camosun Grad information page for a general overview of the ceremony. This page will be updated as plans are confirmed. 

“Mostly ready” approach brings student portal to life early in development cycle.

My Camosun is your link to what’s happening, your source for Camosun news and announcements, and your starting point for access to services like email, Camlink and online courses. My Camosun connects you to information you need to stay current with Camosun.

Try it now:  https://my.camosun.ca/

Students will also have the opportunity to provide feedback on likes, dislikes, development, etc.

Have a say in how your college provides a key service!

Attention Business Students, free tutoring is available for the Spring 2010 term.

Interurban
Finance, Economics, Business Stats
Tuesday and Wednesdays  4 - 6 pm  CBA 212

Lansdowne
Economics, Business Stats
Monday and Thursday  4 - 6 pm   Paul 111

$9000 award offered to students who have completed their first year of their first bachelor degree and entering their 2nd year of full time studies. 

The Camosun deadline is May 7th, 4pm. 

Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society will be providing scholarships in 2010, however they will be fewer in number and not in all programs. In 2010, $270, 000 will be awarded as follows:

Aboriginal Awards

• This program will continue to be funded in 2010.

One Premier's Scholarship for study abroad

• We will be awarding one Premier's scholarship for study abroad, valued at $20,000.

For more details visit:  http://www.bcscholarship.ca/web/

Gold Medal win for Synergy Air!

The School of Business celebrates Synergy Air four individual medals and the team Gold medal win at the BC Business Simulation Competition, held at Okanagan College March 19-21!   Winning team members Bobbijo Basarab, Ellen Dragushan, Breanne Garrett, Daniel Lee, Christopher Paine with faculty coach Cynthia Wrate. 

“I'm very proud of the team's professionalism, teamwork, devotion, and stamina under trying circumstances and they are a shining example of the true definition of synergy”, commented Cynthia Wrate.

Camosun business students win again!!!

Camosun has WON the stock market competition again.....coming FIRST OVERALL in the WESTERN CANADA COMPETITION and SECOND OVERALL in the NATIONAL (Canada-Wide) COMPETITION.  And a big thank you to Mahesh Kumar and Lyle Widdifield for their hard work in mentoring students throughout the five month competition!

The Western Canada Portfolio Management Challenge is a province-wide competition open to British Columbia universities and colleges with commerce/business programs. Teams put their finance and accounting skills  to the test while managing one million dollars in hypothetical capital over five months. To win, the teams must outperform the S&P 500 index during the challenge period.

The following are the group rankings (and respective averaged portfolio values) for the Western schools:

1. Camosun College ($1,118,020.96)
2. Royal Roads University ($1,068,579.47)
3. Langara College ($1,066,049.15)
4. University of Northern British Columbia ($1,049,419.03)
5. Selkirk College ($1,022,775.25)
6. Okanagan College ($964,762.40)

The following are the national rankings for the InvestYoung National Stock Market Competition:

1. University of Western Ontario ($1,181,032.01)
2. Camosun College ($1,118,020.96)
3. Royal Roads University ($1,068,579.47)
4. Langara College ($1,066,049.15)
5. McMaster University ($1,035,567.56)
6. University of Northern British Columbia ($1,049,419.03)
7. Selkirk College ($1,022,775.25)
8. Okanagan College ($964,762.40)

Hit the Links for Pink

Camosun golf students raise funds for Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Each year, as part of their Tournament and Event Management class, golf management students organize and run a charity tournament.

This year’s charity of choice was the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (BC/Yukon region). The Hit the Links for Pink tournament was held at Olympic View golf course March 25.

Students, sponsors and supporters teed up at Olympic View golf course wearing pink, and at the end of the day, $3532 was raised.

The cheque was presented to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation BC/Yukon Region during today’s Tournament and Event Management’s class April 1.

e-Legacies CMA Competition

Good news - two Business Administration - Tourism Management Option students have won 3rd place in one of the categories for the E-Legacies competition - Lauren Obee and Kellina Dyer.

2010 Games Impacts "Crystal Ball": what's your analysis of the potential lasting value and impacts of the Games for individual businesses, your community, the host communities, region, or BC as a whole? Feel free to tackle the question on either a small or large scale, and address as many impacts and issues as you like

Winning entries will be posted in May to the e-Legacies website.(www.elegacies.ca/2010)

Students helping Students

April 2010 - 4th Annual Tax Preparation

Camosun College, School of Business students continued the  “Students helping Students" tax return workshops. This winter, 29 students, most from the Accounting programs, committed 460 volunteer hours assisting their fellow Camosun students by completing 90 income tax returns.

In addition to providing their time and knowledge, the “Students helping Students” volunteers gain valuable career experience and an understanding of the importance of community involvement. 

Credit for this initiative also belongs to Faculty mentor, Gord Dixon, for the time, leadership and expertise he provides to this project each year.  

The cost was by donation with all proceeds going to the College Foundation for scholarships and awards.  This year over $980 was collected.

Initiated in 1998, the Executive Network Inc/Donald Family Annual Leadership Award recognizes Camosun College students, faculty and employees who have overcome exceptional circumstances to achieve their goals, and also have demonstrated strong leadership. 

Please read over the application.  If you want to nominate someone, you fill out the nomination form and write a letter telling the selection committee why you think the nominee should be recognized for their achievements.  Have two other people write a letter supporting the nomination (three letters in total) and submit to the Financial Aid & Awards office by the April 30th deadline. 

Camosun has some exceptional students and employees.  This award is an excellent way to show them their achievements are recognized and appreciated.

Submit nominations or direct questions to:
Financial Aid Office
Lansdowne or Interurban Campus
Contact Numbers:   370-3596 (Lansdowne) & 370-4862 (Interurban)

The office will reopen, Tuesday - April 27 @ 8am.

Co-operative education is going global

The CESE department has recently acquired a one year subscription to Going Global and is happy to announce its availability free of charge to all Camosun staff and students. 

Details...

Please display the poster in your workspace and/or high traffic areas and feel free to pass this information on to anyone you think may find it of interest.  Please note, however, that our subscription does not allow access to alumni or other noncurrent staff or students. 

Our Going Global Camosun access is only available within the Camosun domain.  If users wish to access the site outside of the Camosun domain, you will need to create a personal account from within the college domain first. We have added a ‘how to set up a personal account’ link to the Going Global page located on the Co-op & Student Employment Intranet. 

If you have any questions please contact Irene Wallace @ 370-3420.

TOPIC: 

PACIFIC CARBON TRUST: INVESTING IN QUALITY CARBON OFFSETS

SPEAKER: 

DAVID MOFFAT
Managing Director, Business Development, Pacific Carbon Trust

Association of Professional Economists of BC
102 - 211 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC  V6A 2R5
Phone: (604) 689-1455  Fax: (604) 681-4545
ape@bcoffice.com  www.apebc.ca

Harnessing the Power of Perspective

Camosun College’s Insight Speaker Series presents KIVA Co-Founder Jessica Jackley at the McPherson Playhouse, April 13:

Named as one of the top ideas in 2006 by the New York Times Magazine and called "revolutionary" by the BBC, Kiva (www.kiva.org) lets internet users lend as little as $25 to specific developing world entrepreneurs, providing affordable capital to help them start or expand a small business. Kiva has been one of the fastest-growing social benefit websites in history, and today facilitates over $1M dollars each week from lenders to entrepreneurs across over 185 countries.

Prior to founding Kiva, Jessica Jackley worked for the Stanford Center for Social Innovation, Village Enterprise Fund, Amazon.com, Potentia Media, the International Foundation, World Vision, and others. Jessica speaks widely on microfinance and social entrepreneurship and has been featured in a wide array of media and press including Oprah, the Today Show, CNN, BBC, NBC, ABC, PBS, NPR, the WSJ, NYTimes, the Economist, and more. 

APRIL 06, 07, 08, 2010

On behalf of the Director Student Services/Registrar, Nicole Greengoe, we would like to thank the following individuals for putting their names forward for representation on the Board of Governors and Education Council.

Board of Governors

For the Student Society (CCSS), we had two seats available – one from Interurban and one from Lansdowne campus.  It gives us great pleasure to inform everyone that Christopher Gillespie has been acclaimed into the vacant Interurban seat.  Matthew Martin, George Orbi, and Michel Turcotte have all put their names forward to represent the Lansdowne campus, and there will be an election to determine the representative. 

For the Camosun College CUPE constituency, there was one seat vacant.  We are pleased to inform everyone that Brian Horncastle has been acclaimed into this position. 

For the Camosun College faculty association, there was one seat available.  Timothy Kemp, Janice Simcoe, and Wendy Magahay all put their names forward to represent their association, and there will be an election to determine the representative. 

VOTE FOR YOUR CANDIDATES

Tuesday April 06, Wednesday April 07, and Thursday April 08
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Lansdowne – Fisher Foyer, & Interurban – Campus Centre Second Floor (by Bookstore)

Results announced by the Registrar’s Office on Friday April 09
Come on out and vote – your voice DOES count!

Indigenous Art Auction and Business Networking Event

The Camosun College, Indigenous Business Leadership students present  

Indigenous Art Auction and Business Networking Event

Please join us for an evening of networking infused with culture and fun to raise funds for Indigenous business student success.

Thursday, April 8
6-9pm @ Camosun College,  Interurban Campus
Hulmet Huber Cafeteria
Appetizers & Cash Bar Available
$10 each  Email ibl-l@camosun.bc.ca or call 250-370-4165

Online Indigenous Art Auction

Featuring artists such as Maxine Matilpi, Carey Newman, Art Thompson, Sue Campbell, Lou-Anne Neel and many, many more.

March 15 - April 8
To view and bid, visit http://gobid.ca and search for camosun

An Environmental Initiatives survey is being conducted by a group of MARK 210 (Market Research) students concerned with your future!

Please take a minute to complete all questions as your opinion matters to us. This feedback will be used to improve Environmental Initiatives at Camosun College.

http://tinyurl.com/camosungreen

Thank you,
- The Green Survey Team

Bookstore Closed for Inventory   

The Bookstore will be closed for annual inventory on Wed Mar 31 and Thursday April 1.  As departments sometimes have purchases that need to be made before the end of the fiscal year, please come to see us before March 31^st !  We apologize for any inconvenience the closure may cause.

The 2010 Learning Legacies competition is on!

Individuals or teams can compete in two categories for a share of $7000 in prize money. We're looking for creative submissions on both the immediate and long-term impacts of the 2010 Games. You can submit a short essay, PowerPoint presentation, or even a video. Click here for more details about this unique opportunity.

Entry Deadline: March 31st

4^th Annual Tax Preparation

For Students by Students

Available February 22 to March 31 @ Lansdowne and Interurban

See Accounting Student in:

Fees by donation. All proceeds to the College Foundation for scholarships/awards.

• Mon & Wed   8:30 – 10:20 am  CBA 209
• Mon   4:30 – 5:50 pm  CBA 211
• Tues, Wed & Thurs   12:30 – 1:20 pm  CBA 286
• Fri 9:30 - 11:30am  CBA 211

T2202A’s  for 2009 are now available for students.  They can access and print their information via CAMLINK from a computer where they have access to a printer.

The College will not be mailing T2202a’s.

Volunteer Victoria and the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria are pleased to offer the “Creating Culturally Welcoming Communities & Businesses Program”  culturally welcoming workshop training sessions. Volunteer and community-based agencies interested in attracting and engaging immigrants as employees or volunteers in their agencies are welcome to apply to attend this comprehensive program at no cost.

Creating Culturally Welcoming Communities & Businesses Program
If you are part of defining the culture of your workplace, and want to make sure your workplace can attract, integrate and retain immigrants as employees and volunteers, this workshop is for you. Experience two days of face-to-face, highly interactive immersion in and exploration of concepts around diversity, cultural competency, immigrant experience, and how to apply this knowledge towards building a culturally welcoming workplace for newcomer employees and volunteers. Then, continue your learning with four weeks of online training modules to focus on implementing the Culturally Welcoming curriculum and creating changes in your recruitment, screening, training, development, recognition and retention practices.

Program includes:

• Face to face workshop to be held Wednesday March 31st and Thursday April 1st 8:30am-4:30pm at the Harbour Towers Hotel and Suites in Victoria
• Four weeks of online learning modules starting April 6, 2010

Victoria community agency participants are asked to send their completed applications forms to Volunteer Victoria in advance of March 19, 2010 to be considered for this no cost program.  Spaces are limited.  

Business Options and Career Fair - Grand Prize Winners

Congratulations to Tracey King (Office Administration) and Avery Graham (BBA Marketing)

Tracey King and Avery Graham were drawn as grand prize winners from the Business Options and Career Fair event on March 4th. Tracey won two lovely framed prints and Avery received a tuition gift card in the amount of $250. Thanks to everyone for making the event a success.

Washington State DEC Competition

International Business Competitions Held in Spokane Washington

DEC-Camosun is proud to announce that we sent down 8 students to the Washington State DECA finals over spring break in Spokane and came home with 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze.

• 1st in Business Ethics - Conor Pommerville and Ben Gerbrecht
• 1st in Financial Statement Analysis - Kyle Blakeney and Mitchell Wooley
• 2nd in Restaurant & Food Service Management - Charlene Caldwell
• 5th in Restaurant & Food Service Management - Peter Tikk
• 3rd in Human Resource Management - Hilary Lansing
• 4th in Human Resource Management - Amelia Smit

Congrats to all the hard work our students put in to their events.

Congratulations to "Chef's Day Off", winners of the 2009 IBC Competition and Schwarzie Award!

Representing Section 008:
Alyssa Hansen, Jonathan Lee, Stephanie Hayes, Hake Martin and Garrett Marcellus

View the full IBC story:
http://camosun.ca/ccr/news/2009/dec/integrated-business.html

As of January 1, 2010, we will no longer accept credit cards for paying domestic tuition (except for the $35 application fee, the $150 registration deposit, and tuition for continuing education classes).

Why not?  

Sustainable use of energy resources is the basis for future economic growth and well being. To promote research and organized education in this field, Reykjavik Energy, in collaboration with Reykjavik University and the University of Iceland, has established REYST – an interdisciplinary school in higher education for engineers and scientists in order to create leading experts in management, design and research in the field of sustainable energy.

REYST – Reykjavik Energy Graduate School of Sustainable Systems – offers an international graduate program based on the three pillars of engineering, earth science and business. The program is characterized by its focus on sustainable energy use, especially geothermal energy, practical experience in the field and ready access to on-site work with experts on various subjects. The international graduate program is open for students holding a BSc degree in engineering, earth sciences and business.

REYST is located at Reykjavik Energy headquarters in Reykjavik, Iceland, Reykjavik University and the University of Iceland. The language of instruction is English.

An 18-month, 120 ECTS MSc programme starts in August each year.

More information is found at http://www.reyst.is

Are you aware of the availability of Bursaries, Scholarships & Awards

Deadline to apply for Winter 2010 Foundation Bursaries - February 9

To obtain further information and view the full range of what is available, visit http://camosun.ca/services/financialaid/bursaries.html

Haiti Relief Fundraiser

Congratulations to the group of Marketing students, Alicia Fells, Jennifer Young, John Brownlee, Sarah Iles, Tamara Dean, Tessa Goodwin,  who organized a two-day fundraiser Jan 26 & 27 in the CBA atrium for Haiti Relief, raising $750, which will be matched by Unicef Canada for a total of $1500.

Thank you to everyone who supported this endeavor.

Students in the MARK 340 – Communication Tools and Media class attended a Media Crawl on Friday, January 29.

They met with Adam Stirling  - CFAX radio host, and Astrid Braunschimidt – ‘A’ Vancouver Island reporter, and toured the TV and radio station facilities at 1420 Broad Street.  (Both Adam and Astrid are Camosun College graduates.) 

Our group then travelled to CHEK for a behind the scenes look at Vancouver Island’s employee owned television station.  The tour and talk were lead by Rob Germain, Station Manager. 

Next time...Shaw!

ARE YOU READY TO FACE THE DRAGONS?

Auditions for Season Six heat up in Victoria on March 8th

• Do you have a hot new invention or the next million-dollar idea?
• Think you have the moneymaking chops to take on the savviest business tycoons in the country?
• Then DRAGONS’  DEN wants to hear from you!

More details can be found on the show’s website at cbc.ca/dragonsden.

Chartered Accountants (CA)

Certified Management Accountants (CMA)

One-on-One Advising for CGA & CMA
Sign-up sheet on Accounting Bulletin Board across from CBA 226 Interurban Campus

Blues Got You Down?

Are you bothered by:

• Anxiety, worry or recurrent fears?
• Loss of interest / energy in things?
• Indecision, loss of concentration?
• Changes in sleeping or eating patterns?
• Helplessness, hopelessness, or thoughts of harming yourself?

We all experience stressful challenges in our lives that we cope with as best we can.  For some of us, our ability to cope with life’s challenges is compromised by mental health issues such as anxiety or depression. These conditions deplete our vital energy, our ability to pursue our goals and to enjoy life.  Properly assessed and treated these conditions can be improved, resulting in reduction of bothersome symptoms, renewed energy and enhanced enjoyment in life.  Let’s help each other get the support we all deserve within our Camosun Community!

Camosun is providing a one-day complementary mental health screening and counselling support opportunity in fall semester at Lansdowne, at in winter semester at Interurban campus:

Thursday, March 4, 2010
Campus Centre 251J, 2nd Floor
11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Half-hour drop-in visit - Confidential & private screening - Counselling support

Everyone Welcome!

*A Camosun College Health & Human Services and Counselling Services partnership with Capital Mental Health*

Business Options & Career Fair

The School of Business & Co-operative Education and Student Employment will be holding our Business Options and Career Fair 2010 for students on March 4, 2010.  This one day fair provides the opportunity to meet and network with students from business programs based at our Interurban Campus. 

Date
Thursday, March 4, 2010

Location
Centre for Business and Access
9:30am-1:30pm

Schedule
Exhibit and Networking: 9:30am-1:30pm
Employer presentations: 10am-1:30pm
Guest Speaker Schedule...

For more information visit http://camosun.ca/services/ses/career-fairs.html

Learn more about he Bachelor of Commerce from Samantha Wood of Royal Roads University.

Feb.24  10:30am-6pm   CBA 2nd Floor Atrium

Learning Skills can help you enjoy academic success with learning strategies for lectures, textbooks, exams, papers, time management and more.

Mondays 11:30am-12:20pm
Campus Centre Rm 123

• Feb 15 Exam Writing
  Planning, Anxiety Prevention

UCAN @ Interurban - February 9

Learn more about Masters Degrees from Patrick Mossman of University Canada West.

Feb.9  10am-3pm   CBA 2nd Floor Atrium

Congratulations to Dailene Sivertson, second-year Camosun business student. She and her Victoria rink of Simone Brosseau, Jessie Sanderson and Brandi Tinkler received an early New Year present by winning the final game at the B.C. Junior Men's and Women's Curling Championship at Juan de Fuca Curling Club. Playing in her sixth consecutive B.C. Junior Women's Curling Championship, she was flawless in leading her team to the provincial crown with a 7-1 decision over Jennifer Gerow from Vernon.

The Sivertson rink advances to the Canadian junior championships Jan. 14-24 in Sorel-Tracey, Quebec.

Support our First Year Hotel & Restaurant Management students!

Drop by to experience fun themes, good food, ice cold beverages, and great  raffle prizes.

EDC announces up to 25 international trade and five business and environmental scholarships in 2010 competition

Export Development Canada (EDC) today opened its 12th annual national competition of the EDC International Business Scholarship Program, which is designed to promote the importance of international trade among Canada’s future business leaders.

EDC will offer as many as 30 scholarships, 25 of which will recognize exceptional students in the field of international business or economics. The remaining five scholarships will be awarded to outstanding business students who combine these fields with a focus on sustainable management or environmental studies. 

Full release: http://www.cbie.ca/data/media/releases/20091116_EDCScholarships_e.pdf

Business Students Put World’s Best Commercials
to Work as Haitian Fundraiser

Students from the School of Business will loop the Bessies, a selection of the finest Canadian television advertising selected by the Television Bureau of Canada in conjunction with the Broadcast Executives Society, on big screens and invite you drop by and donate to Haitian fundraising efforts.

Come support those in desperate need.

Annual Candidate Reception and Info Session
CFA Victoria will also be holding its annual 2010 Candidate Reception and Info Session.  Candidates will be able to learn about the CFA program and to meet instructors from Becker Review, a CFA Program study course provider, and members of CFA Victoria’s board of directors.  Attendees will be invited to join the Forecast dinner reception from 5-6pm.
More Details....

Date:  Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Time:  3pm to 5pm
Location: Marriott Inner Harbour (Concierge Lounge, 16th Floor)
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event RSVP appreciated, but not required
To RSVP or for more info, contact Rob Bennett rebennett@shaw.ca

Financial Markets Forecast Dinner
This year's forecasters are:  More Details....

• Don Ogden, Private Client Strategist, Raymond James,  
• Paul Balfour, Portfolio Manager, RBC Phillips, Hager & North, 
• Paul Summerville, Senior Fellow, Centre for Global Studies
• Moderated by Chris Lawless, Chief Economist, bcIMC

Date:  Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Time:  6pm to 9pm (Cocktail Reception begins at 5pm)
Location: Marriott Inner Harbour
Cost: Individual Tickets $100 (CFA Victoria Members) $125 (Non-members)
To reserve, contact info@cfavictoria.com .

CFA Victoria promotes the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and ethical behaviour within the investment industry, and encourages professional development through the CFA Program.  We facilitate the open exchange of information and opinions between members of Victoria's investment community.

International Business Competitions Held in Spokane Washington

When: February 18 – 20, 2010 (registration deposit due by January 25^th)
Cost: Must be a Delta Epsilon Chi member, registration is $30. Hotel, travel & competition registration will cost approximately $200.00

Competitive events:

Business Simulations (exam required)
Retail Management (Fashion Merchandising)
Hospitality (Restaurant and Food Service Management)

Case Studies (no exam)
Business Ethics (Business Ethics) (Team of 2)
Business to Business Marketing (Team of 2)
Human Resource Management
International Marketing (Team of 2)
Marketing Management
Sales Manager meeting
Sports and Event Marketing (Team of 2)

Prepared Events (no exam)
Ad Campaign (Team of 1-3)
Design Presentation (Web Design)
Entrepreneurship (Team of 1-3)
Financial Statement Analysis (Team of 2 or 3)

For more information go to www.DECCamosun.ca or email president@DECCamosun.ca.

'
Would you like to compete as a member of the Camosun team?

Contact Karen Stephens (stephens@camosun.bc.ca)
before January 22, 2010

Start 2010 off by saving lives...
all you have to do is share your vitality
and give the gift or life.

Thursday, January 21, 2010
9am - 4:30pm
Vancouver Island Tech park
Conference Centre
4464 Markham St

Please call 1-888-2DONATE and book an appointment to donate blood.  If you want to attend as a group, please call Catherine at 250-405-4308 to make arrangements.

January 15th – February 12th, 2010

Students form teams, invest $5 to make as much profit as they can until February 12th, 2010. Proceeds are donated to a charity of the team’s choice.

Last year Camosun students raised $400 for the Queen Alexandra Foundation – see if you can beat their record.

Entrepreneurial proposal must be submitted by Friday January 15, 2010

If you are interested in competed or would like further information please contact Christopher Paine @ painec@shaw.ca

Snow Closures

To find out if the college is closed due to winter weather conditions, students, faculty and staff are directed to check the Camosun College website local radio stations or phone 250-370-3000.

Closure information will be posted or announced by 7am.

If the college is open students are expected to attend their final examinations; however, instructor’s may use their discretion where necessary to reschedule individuals as appropriate. In the event that an entire exam is missed due to a unscheduled closure, instructors are to consult  with their department Chair and the Associate Dean with regard to rescheduling fall exams.  

The College’s official policy on closures is located here: http://camosun.ca/about/policies/operations/o-3-facilities/o-3.3.pdf

In keeping with its long-standing tradition of helping women succeed, the Talbots Charitable Foundation is proud to present the 2010 Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund and the inaugural Nancy Talbot Scholarship Award for perseverance and ingenuity, which is presented in memory of the founder of Talbots. This program empowers women to enrich themselves through learning and achieve a college education later in life.

Completely re-imagined, the Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund will award $180,000 in college scholarships for the 2010 academic year, including ten $15,000 scholarships and one $30,000 scholarship to an extraordinary finalist demonstrating courage, conviction and an insatiable entrepreneurial spirit.

A panel of accomplished women will help select the top finalists, including: Christa Carone, Vice President Marketing, Xerox; Jean Chatzky, financial expert; Barbara Corcoran, founder, The Corcoran Group; Kelly Corrigan, author; Dayle Haddon, L'Oréal spokesperson and author; Karen Harvey, CEO, Karen Harvey Consulting; Dr. Pamela Peeke, nutrition expert; Lesley Jane Seymour, Editor-in-Chief of MORE Magazine; and Trudy Sullivan, President and CEO of The Talbots, Inc. Read more about these talented women >

RULES AND APPLICATION: https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen
Application deadline: January 2, 2010.

Camosun College business students got a front-row seat on the state of the economy yesterday as Bank of Canada economist, Dr. Farrid Novin,
Senior Representative (Economics)
Bank of Canada BC/Yukon Region, delivered a speech on Canada's economic performance, monetary policy and overall economic outlook.

Miss the presentation? View the Presentation Slides.

 MARK 335 - Sales Management

Visit Camlink to register.
 

Exam Schedules are now available on Camlink.

No login is necessary.

When: February 18 – 20, 2010 (please indicate that you are interested by Monday, December 7th, 2009.)
Cost: Must be a Delta Epsilon Chi member, registration is $30. Hotel, travel & competition registration will cost approximately $200.00

Competitive events:

Business Simulations (exam required)
Retail Management (Fashion Merchandising)
Hospitality (Restaurant and Food Service Management)

Case Studies (no exam)
Business Ethics (Business Ethics) (Team of 2)
Business to Business Marketing (Team of 2)
Human Resource Management
International Marketing (Team of 2)
Marketing Management
Sales Manager meeting
Sports and Event Marketing (Team of 2)

Prepared Events (no exam)
Ad Campaign (Team of 1-3)
Design Presentation (Web Design)
Entrepreneurship (Team of 1-3)
Financial Statement Analysis (Team of 2 or 3)

For more information go to www.DECCamosun.ca or email president@DECCamosun.ca.

FREE Tutoring - Finance and Accounting  (updated October 9)

Attention Business Students

Find out more at the Steyr, Austria Information Session

Tuesday, November 24, 2009
12-12:45pm
International Office, 2nd Floor, Campus Centre

Applications for the CPRS-VI 2009 Denis Racine Student Bursary are now being accepted.

To be eligible you must:

• be a member of CPRS-VI (enroll online!)
• be registered in a communications-related post secondary educational program
• have completed three or more courses
• live on Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands

For more information & to download the application form: www.cprs-vi.org
The deadline for applications is November 30, 2009

The role of governments in the economy spans a spectrum, from absolute control (communism) to laissez-faire. In between these two extremes, there are a wide range of activities that governments can undertake.

Your video should examine these activities, and determine the appropriate role that government should play. You may choose to consider:

• What are the fundamental, or necessary, functions of government?
• What are the effects of different types of activities?
• What are the costs and benefits of different government actions?
• Who bears the costs, and who receives the benefits?
• Can there be “too much of a good thing?” At what point do some activities harm, rather than help the economy?

Videos may examine specific areas of government policy, or consider a broader scope of government actions.

Further Info:  http://www.fraserinstitute.org/education_programs/forstudents/Video_Contest.htm

Need help getting started? Check out our Student Guide or our Teachers' Guide  to the Video Contest.

For more information call: 1-800-665-3558 Ext. 533 or email courtenay.vermeulen@fraserinstitute.org.

Find Out More About Pursuing a Career as a:

CMA – Certified Management Accountant
CFP – Certified Financial Planner
CFA – Certified Financial Analyst

Find Out Also How To Obtain Your:

Canadian Securities I & II
Mutual Fund License

Contact Your Finance Program Leader

Mahesh Kumar CBA 231C or 250 370-4479 

Presenter: Alison Parker

Curious?

Thursday, Nov 26
12:30 – 1:20
CBA 283
Pizza served

(Please sign up on Accounting Dept. bulletin board across from CBA 226)

Bank of Canada  - Economic Outlook Presentation

Dr. Farrid Novin, Senior Representative (Economics)
 Bank of Canada BC/Yukon Region

Will be at t the Interurban Campus to give a presentation on the economic outlook.

Wednesday Nov.25
11:30 to 12:30
Room Campus Centre 124A

For a bio of Dr. Farrid Novin, visit:  http://bankofcanada.ca/en/bios/novin.html

Canada joins over 85 countries around the globe to celebrate international education on November 16–20, 2009. In Canada, International Education Week (IEW) showcases the significant contribution that international education makes in preparing Canadians for the global world and supports our efforts to engage effectively on the international stage.

Promoting Global Citizenship is the theme for Canada's IEW 2009. International and intercultural knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes are increasingly important for students to develop in order to live and work in a complex but increasingly integrated world. Camosun College continues to expand its range of opportunities for students to develop these competencies through such programs as study abroad, internationalized curricula, and service learning.

Go to camosun.ca/international for complete information.

Job Search Strategies to Land a Job you Want
Learn how to get ahead of your competitors, create a productive path for your job search.  Discover how volunteering can assist.

Facilitated by Irene Wallace, Employment Facilitator, Camosun College

Pre-register by emailing employ@camosun.bc.ca to reserve a seat.

 Questions: Ask Employment Facilitator at 370-4181 or 370-3420

Date: Friday, November 13
Time: 8 AM – 6:30 PM
Location: Royal Roads University

Beyond the Hype has it all: crisis communications, case studies, social media, evaluating media coverage and the best professional networking on the Island.

When the news of the day is bad, the economic turnaround still hasn’t hit your market and you’re supposed to figure out how to combine a Twitter campaign with traditional media relations campaign, you’ll be glad you were here.

Renowned speakers, challenging case studies, in-depth workshops and networking opportunities – Beyond the Hype brings them all together into one day for a professional event you won’t want to miss!

Beyond the Hype is gaining a reputation for being the place where PR and Communications professionals learn from each other, reconnect with top level professionals and share our hard-won experiences with each other. For further information on speakers, the program, and to register for this must-do Pro D session, please visit:  http://www.beyondthehype.ca/

Winter 2009 Courses

• BUS 313 - Employee & Labour Relations (Prerequisite BUS 210)
• BUS 325 - Human Resource Management Systems (Prerequisite BUS 210)

To register visit Camlink.

A Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation will give you an advantage! FIN 231 is a requirement towards the designation.

Need an elective?
(Pre-requisite - FIN 230)

FIN 231 – Financial Planning 2
This is an advanced course in personal financial planning. Students will develop comprehensive financial plans taking tax consequences into account. Topics will include goal setting, retirement planning, insurable and non-insurable risk, tax shelters and debt management.

Wednesdays, 1:30 – 4:20 pm
Instructor: Lyle Widdifield
Interurban Campus

REGISTER TODAY!

Get ready to register for Winter 2010 & Quarter 2!

Step 1: Web Declare beginning October 2
Visit Camlink at http://camosun.ca/camlink and select ‘Web Declare’ from the menu and follow the steps. This will give you your Registration Date for Winter 2010.

Step 2:  Pay your Deposit
Use Camlink to pay your non-refundable $150 registration deposit. Deposits must be paid at least one week before your registration date. The deposit can be paid in person but expect lineups at the cashier

As of October 15 students can search for classes on Camlink.
 

Step 3:  Register on your Registrations date.

Need Help?  Check out the Winter Registration Guide.

Accounting Scholarships and Awards

Application Deadline:  November 6, 2009

To obtain further information and view the full range of what is available, visit http://bus.camosun.ca/acct/news.htm.

Financial Management Institute of Canada Info Session - November 4

Who is FMI?
A nationally recognized, not-for-profit association, focused on best practices in management. Our members are established  and aspiring managers and executives (primarily financial) . Our Victoria Chapter is now a strategic partner of Camosun College’s School of Business.

Why would I be interested in FMI?
Established contacts in the “real world,” great learning experiences, chances to become a nationally published author, and scholarships! We welcome all  Camosun School of Business students to an open informational session with Chapter President Paul Cumberland and Director Robert Ohlmann.  Come see if FMI might be the right tool to help focus YOUR career.

WHEN: Wednesday November 4 at 4:30 pm
WHERE:  CBA 209

• Oct 21 – Lansdowne Campus
  outside the Fisher building, 11:30 to 1pm
• Oct 22 – Interurban Campus
  outside the Campus Centre building 11:30 to 1pm

Students, do you have a @hotmail, @live, @msn email account?

Friday, October 16, Camosun College (including faculty) are currently experiencing problems receiving and sending from these accounts.

If you are contacting your instructor, an alternate email should be used. (e.g. Camosun College Student Webmail) Same username/password as as you login to a Camosun computer.

We are working on getting this resolved. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact bustech@camosun.bc.ca

Update: October 19, 2009:  This issue has now been resolved.

All students welcome / Lunch included

Education Council By-Election Results

Nicole Greengoe, Director Student Services/Registrar, is pleased to announce the results of the fall by-election for representation on the Education Council.

Three seats were available for Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) representation; one from Lansdowne and two from Interurban. Chloe Markgraf has been acclaimed into the Lansdowne position. Matthew Martin has been acclaimed into the Interurban position. The term of office is November 01, 2009 to July 31, 2010.

One seat was available for faculty representation. Debbie Hlady from Access was acclaimed.  The term of office is from November 01, 2009 to July 31, 2011.

Finally, I wish to congratulate and thank all candidates for putting their names forward to participate in the important work of Education Council!

Come on out and vote – your voice DOES count!

Education Council Positions Available

CCSS (students):   3 positions available (2 from Interurban & 1 from Lansdowne)

FACULTY: CCFA – 1 position available from the following areas:  (Coop/Student Services; Access/Aboriginal Education & Community Connections; School of Business; Camosun College International/Information Technology Services/Centre for Sports Exercise Education/Educational Research & Development/Continuing Education & Contract Training)

NOMINATION FORMS & FURTHER INFORMATION
Can be picked up in person or downloaded from the web, and dropped off at Student Services Admin area at either campus.   Please review for eligibility information.

Locations:  Lansdowne – Dawson 202G
Interurban – Campus Centre Second Floor

Nomination Period:         Monday September 21 – Friday October 2 at 3:00 pm
Nominees Announced:     Tuesday October 6 by 12:00 pm
Candidate Orientation:    Tuesday October 6 at 3:30 pm at Lansdowne in WT 202
Platform Statements:      Tuesday October 6 – submitted to Student Services by 3:00 pm
Campaign Period:            Tuesday October 6 to Monday October 19

VOTE FOR YOUR CANDIDATES
Wednesday October 21 and Thursday October 22
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Lansdowne – Fisher Foyer, & Interurban – Campus Centre Second Floor (by Bookstore)

Results announced by the Registrar’s Office on Friday October 23

Visit Camlink to make sure Camosun has your current mailing address, phone number and email address.

The on-line Address Change tool gives you control to maintain your current address and contact information quickly and easily! Through a collaboration of Student Services, Human Resources, International Education and Systems Development, we have responded to customer expectations to improve services for employees and students and to achieve significant process efficiencies.

If you are having difficulty accessing your account, use the ‘Contact Us’ link on Camlink.

Local CA Event - Sept.14
Event Details

WHAT?   Meeting of Victoria CA Firms, Auditor General Office and UVIC and Camosun Accounting students.
WHEN?   Monday, September 14, 2009 from 3:30 to 5:00 pm
WHERE?  Cafeteria, Interurban Campus, Camosun College
FORMAT?  Tables will be set up, one for each CA firm listed below, each hosted by the firm’s recruiting representatives. Small groups of students will move from table to table, meeting and chatting with the representatives from each CA office. Music will signal the movement of students from one table to the next to ensure each student and firm has an opportunity to connect. Refreshments will be served at 5:00.
WHY?  To provide an opportunity for firms from Victoria and accounting students from Camosun and UVIC to meet and discuss the opportunities and benefits of articling and working as professional accountants in Victoria.
DRESS?  Business attire

Sign-up sheet on Accounting Bulletin Board across from CBA 226
Interurban Campus Camosun College  4461 Interurban Road

CA FIRMS ATTENDING:

• Hayes Stewart Little & Co
• Hutcheson & Co
• Mantell Dickson Blades Wiseman
• Meyers Norris Penny
• Norgaard Neale Camden Ltd.
• Schibli Stedman King
• Trenholme & Company
• Office of the Auditor General (BC)

HOW TO PREPARE:

1. Attend CACEE Cram Session on Sept 10, 4:00 – 5:50 in CBA 286, to learn about the CA recruiting and application process for Fall 2009.
2. Research each firm.
3. Be prepared to engage in discussion with each firm’s representatives. Sample questions are:

   a.   Does your firm offer a specialized service which makes it unique?
   b.   What type of clients does your firm primarily serve?
   c.    What type of consulting work does your firm perform?
   d.   What are the opportunities, benefits and disadvantages of working with your firm?
   e.   How are articling students supported by your firm?

Please confirm room number on CAMLINK prior to classes’.  Changes will be happening right up to the start of classes.

Questions?  Visit the School of Business Office CBA 2nd Floor

Spring and Summer 2009

The Dean's Honour Roll recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of students enrolled in full-time Camosun College programs.

The School of Business would like to congratulate the following students who achieved a term GPA of 8.0 or higher (12 credits or more completed).

• Spring 2009 Dean's Honour Roll

Enrolment Services

Financial Aid

Academic Advising

Camosun College business student wins $10,000 for singing and telling it ‘like it is’.

Kylee O’Dell starts third year at Camosun College September 8 with money in the bank. O’Dell, a Bachelor of Business Administration student, was one of three winners of the RBC Student Do-Over Video Challenge this summer.

Ten finalist video submissions were featured on the RBC Better Student Life web site this summer, and at the end of July, three students were each awarded $10,000 after being voted the best by their peers. More than 22,000 students voted online for their favourites.

O’Dell is sharing her $10,000 cheque with singing co-star and sister, Megan O’Dell.  Megan started at Camosun College in the university transfer program, and is now at the University of Victoria.   More Details...

The School of Business Student Orientation was a success once again this year. We are pleased to announced the winners from the different draws

Scavenger Hunt Draw
Blackberry Curve ~ Mandela Harris (Business Admin)BCAA Basic Membership ~ Patrick Hallihan (Business Admin)
Taboo Dance & Fitness (classes) ~ Kirsten Loran ( Medical Office Assistant)

Bookstore Draw
Movie pass (Cineplex) ~ Myra Novrello ( Legal Office Assistant)

Library Draw
Sauce Restaurant $20 gift certificate ~ Rupinder Sahofa (Medical Office Assistant

Congratulations! Winners can pick up their prizes at the front desk of the School of Business.

Date: September 2, 2009
Time:  11:00 pm
Location:  CBA Building, Room 286

You are welcome to join the New Business Students for the orientation BBQ in the courtyard following the session.

Cooperative Education & Student Employment is pleased to announce the annual Co-op and Internship Photo Contest, which showcases co-op or internship students applying their education in the workplace.

Photos and accompanying information will highlight student work experiences and will be used to promote academic programs at Camosun College as well as offer the students the opportunity to share their work experiences with each other.

• Contest rules (PDF 108kB)

• Entry form (Word)

• Last year’s winners

Starting on May 4 the new Student Lounge Project will begin with actual demo and steel installation happening during the last two weeks of May, completion is expected for the 1st week of August.

The completed area will add value to student spaces and enhance the theme of the “student gathering space” with casual seating areas complete with power for laptops.

Note that interior access to the centre Atrium (both levels) will be cordoned off and restricted to contractors only until the 1st week of August. The existing perimeter hallway that circles the building will be open and accessible during the construction period.