2009-10 News and Events Archive

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.

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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.