The Special Projects Fund is a fund set aside to help support innovative projects and student-created events. Becoming a CUS Sponsored Special Event will provide you the monetary assistance as well as other support, which may include guidance with various operations of your event. From Operations and Logistics, to Marketing and Corporate Relations, the CUS is always a resource for students with a passion for taking initiative.
CUS Sponsored Events in 2010 Winter Session
ARC Initiative – Palaworba Project 2010
Website: http://www.arcinitiative.com
The Arc Initiative seeks to challenge conventional approaches to aid. This is not a “lets save Africa” project. It is a unique partnership of business leaders, faculty, young professionals and students. Each participant has a diverse story to tell, yet they all share a passion about connecting to global communities through the sharing of knowledge. By collaboratively identifying the strengths and needs of our business partners, The Arc Initiative intends to create genuine and sustainable relationships. Through this, the Initiative’s ultimate goal is to leave communities with entrepreneurial and leadership skills while taking away ever-lasting learning experiences.
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National Investment Banking Competition 2010
Website: http://www.nibc.ubcfinanceclub.com
The NIBC is the largest Competition and Conference of its kind in Canada. The inaugural event was held in Vancouver, January 2010 and attracted 120 talented students across Canada and more than 30 corporate delegates from renowned investment banks.
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Social Entrepreneurship 101
Website: http://www.africa.sauder.ubc.ca/
The Sauder School of Business has been developing programs in Nairobi, Kenya since 2006. The main program, Social Entrepreneurship 101 (SE101), is a three-week course where students from UBC and Strathmore University (Nairobi) teach young people how to write business plans. Participants are mentored, sources of funding for the projects are identified, and businesses have been launched as a result of the program. Learn about the 2009 project, and read more about the overall initiative.
Terry Global Speaker Series – Dambisa Moyo
Website: http://www.terry.ubc.ca/index.php/about/
Each school year, the Terry Project is fortunate enough to showcase 2 to 3 high profile speakers per year (free, and usually hosted at the UBC Chan Centre). As well, where possible, we attempt to match speaker interests with pertinent groups on campus. This way, there is a component of both general outreach, but also hopefully some aspect of utility that can be gained.
Events Funded by Us In the Past
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Pacific Northwest Economic Conference 2009
Website: http://www.pnec2010.com
Today, North American cities are facing escalating global competition for investments. Half of the world’s population, living in much of South Asia and Eastern Europe, has gained momentum in attaining economic investments through concerted strategies.
The Pacific Northwest will account much population growth and economic development over the next four decades. Already, we are generating more than $450 billion worth of goods and services annually. It is essential that we evaluate our relative position of strength for stimulating and sustaining our economic development, while outlining potential areas of collaborative opportunities within our region.
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National Investment Banking Competition 2009
Website: http://www.nibc.ubcfinanceclub.com
The National Investment Banking Competition is multifaceted, in that there are conference and competition portions to this event. The conference will educate those who aspire to gain understanding of investment banking, and the competition will test the understanding of those who are already confident in their abilities.
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Beyond P!nk 2009
Website: http://www.ywib.ca/beyondpink09
Wondering about your next step? Looking for inspiration and guidance?
Think beyond today, this week, this month, this year. Think Beyond P!nk.
Young Women in Business (YWiB) invites you to come Stand Up & Stand Out on November 13 and 14, 2009 at Beyond P!nk, the business conference for young female students, graduates, and professionals. Do you see the world in pink?
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