Association of Professional Economists of BC -
May 21

DATE: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
TIME: 12 to 1:30pm
TOPIC:  What’s Ahead for the US Economy?
There are signs of recovery in the US economy with growth in employment and recovery in housing markets.  However, the fiscal situation remains problematic.  What can we expect of the US economy over the next few years?

SPEAKER: Chris Varvares, Senior Managing Director of Macroeconomic Advisers

About the Speaker
Chris Varvares is a Senior Managing Director of Macroeconomic Advisers, a company he co-founded with Joel Prakken and Laurence Meyer as Laurence H. Meyer & Associates in 1982. Mr. Varvares has roughly 30 years of experience in macroeconomic forecasting and policy analysis, both as a principal of Macroeconomic Advisers (1982 to present) and as a member of the staff of the President's Council of Economic Advisers (1981-1982).
Mr. Varvares served as president of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) during 2008-2009. He is a member of the New York State Economic and Revenue Advisory Board, serves on the Bureau of the Census Advisory Committee, participates in the meetings of the Outside Consultants to the Congressional Budget Office, and has been a panelist for the World Economic Forum.

Mr. Varvares holds a B.A. in Economics from The George Washington University and received his graduate training (ABD) in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis, where he was also a member of the adjunct faculty.

For more information please email: la.mcnabb@shaw.ca

Get ready to register for Fall 2013

Step 1: Web declare starting April 3, 2013.
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 2013.

Step 2: Pay your deposit
Use Camlink to pay your non-refundable $175 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.

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Camosun DECA Elects their 2013/2014 Executive Board

The new Camosun DECA executive for the 2013/2014 term was elected this past weekend.  Congratulations go out to our leaders for the coming school year:

President-David Noble
VP Event Management and Administration- Melissa Thimot
VP Finance-Anda Shkodra
VP Marketing and Social Media-Bob Tiet
VP Recruitment and Retention- Mathew DeGraaf

A big thank you for an outstanding year goes to retiring executive members Kyle Blakeney (President) and Jasmine Giesbrecht (VP Finance).  Their leadership resulted in achieving the largest number of Camosun chapter members in the school’s five year history.   Kyle also served as President during the school year 2011/2012.  His continuous support was recognized when he was presented with the Chapter Leadership Award at the 2013 DECA International Career Development Conference.

For more information on how you can become involved with Camosun DECA, please contact David Noble david.noble23@outlook.com.

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No Food Or Open Drinks In The School of Business Computer Labs

Due to cleanliness issues no food or open drinks are allowed in the School of Business computer labs at any time.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Camosun Delivers Award Winning Performance

Attendees of the DECA 52nd Annual International Career Development Conference heard the names of Camosun students many times on April 20th, 2013.  Four school of business students were called to stage, accepting top honors for their efforts in the Accounting Business Simulation and Financial Statement Analysis events.
Kyle Blakeney and Jasmine Giesbrecht captured second place in the Financial Statement Analysis event.  This team event required the preparation of an analytical report which highlighted the financial strengths and weaknesses of CVS Caremark and Walgreens Co.  Role playing as financial consultants, Blakeney and Giesbrecht presented their findings and made an investment recommendation to a panel of expert judges from the industry.
Medaling in the top eight were Jeremy Rilkoff and David Noble in the Accounting Business Simulation event.  This is an individual event which requires the analysis of a real world accounting situation. Participants are required to develop ideas/solutions to the situation in a timed environment without access to reference materials and then present them to a professional judge.  Participants also take a comprehensive exam.

Also attending and competing at the conference were Mathew DeGraaf (Human Resource Management), Anda Shkodra (Accounting Business Simulation) and Bob Tiet (Professional Sales Presentation). 

The conference was held in Anaheim California and hosted more than 1200 students representing over 200 postsecondary institutions across North America.    DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in colleges around the globe.  DECA provides its members with opportunities to volunteer at local events, organize fundraising activities, participate in leadership seminars, and compete in international business simulations. For more information on how you can get involved with Camosun DECA, contact the chapter advisor-Shari Corrigan, Corrigan@camosun.ca.

Co-op at Disney World!

Congratulations to the students from Camosun’s School of Business who are are participating in a student exchange program through a Disney/Camosun partnership.

Andrew Brix
Tiana Flader
Ross Palin
Melissa Mezei
Megan Paul
Sophia Loro

Prior to commencing work, Disney employees receive four days of training where they learn about the history of Disney, and the expectations for staff to uphold the Disney traditions and values.

MATH 135 - Summer Course Offering

MATH 135 is being offered this Summer 2013 to get students prepared for Business programs in the Fall. 

MtuWThF – 8:30-11:20am – LANS.  Instructor: Gemma Cuizon

Register on Camlink here: http://camosun.ca/camlink

Walk Safer Program

Walk Safer offers evening campus patrols and escorts September through April. For a volunteer walking escort to your car or bus at night, call 250-370-3666.

Walk Safer encourages a sense of personal and community safety and responsibility for others—everyone benefits and can be part of the solution. Volunteers are screened with a criminal record check, and complete a training session.

Walk Safer is always seeking dependable volunteers with an honest desire to help, and an ability to work with others. To volunteer, or to find out more drop by the Student Society.

English Help Centre

Is English your second, third, or fourth language? Are you in a 100- or 200-level Camosun course?

We can help you with:

• Essays and research papers

• Outlines for writing assignments

• Grammar and punctuation

• MLA and APA documentation

Drop in or sign up for a 30-minute appointment:

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday - Thursday 1 - 4pm

Ewing 202, Lansdowne Campus
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Aboriginal Advisors on Interurban Campus

Aboriginal Advisors and an elder in residence at the Interurban campus, 3 days a week!

Providing information and assistance about what programs and services the college has to offer, and how to plan your educational future at Camosun College and beyond. We also work with students to organize study groups and other learning strategies.

Marcey and Trevor are located downstairs in CBA 127 and 128 on Tues, Weds and Thursday from 8:30 – 4:30.

Master of Global Studies

Sardul S. Gill Graduate School

Live and learn in an international environment and prepare yourself for a career in the global economy. Our Master of Global Business degree is a challenging and intensive one-year program that is co-located on three campuses around the world. In addition to course studies, you'll complete a management consulting project for an international client organization, as well as an internship with a company engaged in global business.

If you have recently completed an undergraduate degree in business, this program could be for you. Visit www.uvic.ca/gustavson/gill/mgb for more information.

Looking for study space...

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It is recommended that students check the schedule prior to using the classroom to ensure the space is still available as availability is always subject to change.

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School of Business Handbook

Avoiding Plagiarism & APA Referencing

The School of Business values and believes in academic honesty and will work to maintain it.

We feel that we have a responsibility to ensure that every student leaving the school has undertaken their program in an honest way, doing the work that is required and learning what is need to be successful and ethical in their chosen careers.

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CBA Computer Labs

Centre for Business and Access (CBA) Labs are available

7 Days a week
7am - 10:30pm

CBA 220 is available for most days for student use.
Please check lab schedule, as there may be the rare booked class.

Students and faculty will be allowed access to the CBA building,
via the card swipe, on all stats, except during Christmas break.

Financial Aid & Awards

Money for College! How do I Find it?

You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Do you have money saved? Can your parents or other relatives help? Can you work part-time and still maintain your grades? Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid:

Government Loans & Grants includes funding sources for full-time and part-time studies.

Bursaries, Scholarships & Awards help those in financial need and reward achievements.

Education Financing & Work Tips

For more information, visit: http://camosun.ca/services/financialaid/