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2010/2011 UEC Executive Council!
Congratulations to our new incoming executives for the Undergraduate Economics Council!
Christopher Loayza - President
Jordan Boye - Vice President
Amanda Bartley - Vice President
Kyle Sedgwick - Vice President
David Roelofsen - Corporate Relations
Alex Sirizzotti - Corporate Relations
Nida Khan - Recruiting Director
Rabia Moaz - Recruiting Director
Areeb Ahmed - Recruiting Director
Emad Huda - Promotions Director
Viviana Bulla - Social Responsibility Director
Alexandra Correia - Social Responsibility Director
Ramsay Habayeb - Social Director
Nishit Pathak - Professional Development
Denise Kocchiu - Finance Director
Mark Vallena - Creative Director
We will be announcing associate positions during the summer and during the month of September. Stay tuned for more info!
Financial Research in Economics
Our guests Professor Andreas Park and Professor Jordi Mondria will be discussing their research on financial economics topics.
They will also be talking about grad school requirements for second and third years and discuss relevant courses that aid the application process.
Professor Andreas Park,Ph.D. (Cambridge, 2004), is an Assistant Professor in UTM and St.George and his research fields are Financial economics and Microeconomic theory
2010-11 UEC Executive Positions!!!
Attention UTM students! UEC is now interviewing for executive positions for the year 2010/2011! We are currently interviewing for:
VP Internal
Corporate Relations Director
Recruiting Director (x2)
Social Responsibility Director
Professional Development Director
Social Director
Promotions Director
IT Director
Finance Director
Please click on the "Positions" tab above, or click here to see all positions! Apply today! Applications deadline is Monday March 22!!!
UEC Paintball Event
When? Thursday March 4th Bus leaves at 5pm, 3 hours of paintballing
Where? Paintball Nation, FREE BUS RIDE, 6200 Ordan Drive, Mississauga, ON
www.paintballnation.ca
Who? Priority to any UTM student in an economics specialist, major, minor, Eco & Poli-sci, or Industrial Relations! ONLY 50 SPOTS ARE OPEN!
Note: Commerce Specialists students also welcome!
How much? UEC was able to get a Corporate rate of 10$ per person! (tax included)
Includes?
- FREE round-trip bus ride from UTM to Paintball Nation (paid by UEC)
- 3 hours of AWESOME PAINTBALLING...were getting the entire facility!
- Equipment (gun, air tank and unlimited refills), and cover-all
- 50 paintballs per player, extra paintballs for $8.75/50, $13/100, $60/500, $185/2000
What if I want more paintballs?
UEC is buying BULK to reduce your costs! Roughly $10 for every 100 paintballs, compared to 13 + tax. Payable the day of the event.... If youre interested, make sure to let us know when you sign up.
How do I sign up?
UEC Office is located at 1146B, South Building basement, beside MMPA room.
Office hours are:
| February 25 | 1-3pm |
| February 26 | 2-4pm |
| March 1 | 12-4pm |
| March 2 | 10-4pm |
| March 3 | 10-3pm |
| March 4 | 10-4pm |
Details?
You may bring your own equipment, but no discount. Cannot bring your own paintballs. You dont have to take the bus with us, as long as you can get there by 5:30pm.
For more info, email christopher.loayza@utoronto.ca.
NFSA Presents Networking Night with TD Bank Financial Group
Attention 3rd and 4th year students! The Undergraduate Economics Council is proud to partner with the National Student Finance Association (NFSA)! Our first event will be held at TD Bank`s head office. Keynote speakers will be present to provide insight in their careers, and will end with a networking session amongst TD Representatives from different areas in Finance. Refreshments will be provided.
Only 10 students will be chosen to represent UEC at this event! You must submit an application to hr@nfsa.ca by MIDNIGHT FEBRUARY 14. Application and event details can be found at www.nfsa.ca. Check out our facebook group for more information.
Please be advised that these applications are used to screen applicants (i.e. JOB OPPORTUNITIES). Method of payment, job information and names of speakers will be posted on NFSA website shortly. Please contact Christopher Loayza for more information at christopher.loayza@utoronto.ca.
TABE Networking Event
| Date: | January 26, 2010 |
| Time: | 5-7pm |
| Place: | Spiegel Hall |
The Undergraduate Economics Council and the UTM Career Centre would like to invite you to attend a networking event with TABE (Toronto Association for Business and Economics). TABE is compromised of individuals who have real world experience working in the field of economics. Students will have the opportunity to learn about what they can expect when they graduate, what opportunities are available to them and what graduate studies programs they can pursue to further their knowledge in the field of economics. Individuals from TABE will also be sharing their personal career paths and will be sticking around to network with students. The event will be hosted by Monica Scott from the UTM Career Centre. Please register on their website to ensure your spot at this event!
UEC Community Outreach
| Date: | December 3, 2009 |
| Time: | 11am-5pm |
| Place: | Daily Bread Food Bank, Toronto |
This semester UEC will be heading to the Daily Bread Food Bank to lend a hand. As students who will be the leaders of tomorrow it is important that we play our part in helping those in need. This event will give you the opportunity to interact with your fellow economics students while being involved in a great cause. Students from other disciplines are also welcome. We will be providing transporation to and from the Daily Bread Food Bank.
GMAT Info Session
For students interested in writing the GMAT (General Management Admission Test) to fulfill the admission criteria for an MBA program:
The Undergraduate Economics Council is holding an information session for students on November 24th. The session is an introductory preparation class that describes the test and the necessary studying strategies and resources. The session will also introduce some sample GMAT questions.
Our speaker is a GMAT instructor that has scored in the 99th percentile overall on the official GMAT. There will also be a Question and Answer component to the session.
In Addition, we will be raffling off several FREE GMAT preparation books and resources.
Food and beverages will also be provided!
SO REMEMBER:
WHAT:
GMAT INFORMATION SESSION with SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS, FREE BOOKS, FREE FOOD, and an opportunity to have all your questions answered
WHEN:
November 24th, 3pm - 5 pm
WHERE:
Student Center, Rm 280 (old daycare, across board room)
See you there!
Options In Economics
| Date: | Monday, November 23 |
| Time: | 3pm |
| Place: | South Building 2080 |
What can you do with your economics degree? Find a job? pursue a masters degree? pursue a designation? Do you know what your options are? Are you lost? Options in Economics is a seminar held by the Undergraduate Economics Council, in collaboration with the Career Centre. Monica Scott, Career Centre consultant, and Professor Miquel Faig, associate chair of Department of Economics, will discuss what career paths are available are available out there. They will also provide you with useful research tools to find out more about where your economics major can take you!
Refreshments will be served!
Meet the Profs
| Date: | November 11th, 2009 |
| Time: | 2-4pm |
| Place: | Student Centre - Board Room |
A chance to meet your economics profs. and T.A's , a closer knit social event to help student better understand the social environment of the economics department
Free food and refreshments provided along with fun engaging activities for a great time!
Excel Workshops
Greetings,
Hope all your mid-terms are going well thus far. I just wanted to quick you guys a quick reminder about the Excel Workshops hosted by UEC in partnership with UCS. There will be four session: Basic Function, Charts, Advanced Functions and Pivot Tables.The first session is taking place on:
| Date: | Tuesday, October 20 |
| Time: | 2pm - 3pm |
| Place: | Li Koon Chun Finance Learning Centre in the UTM Library |
Everyone must register through www.utmucs.ca Please sign up ASAP as the registrations will be closing this Sunday. The spaces are very limited.
**Certificates will be awarded to students who attend all four sessions.**
UEC Associate Application Form
This upcoming year, we are offering students the opportunity to be an associate on UEC. Each executive on UEC is given the opportunity to have two students on their associate team. As an associate executive, you will work with your director to plan one event per semester.
If you're interested and want more details, CLICK HERE to download the application form. Please email the application form to the executive whos associate you wish to be.
Clubs Week Highlight:
Thanks to all students that signed up for membership during clubs week.
For those of you who didn't get a chance to sign up, please register your email above to get updates on UEC events!
Join the UEC @ Clubs Week!
Attention all students interested in economics! The UEC will have a table near the Student Centre this upcoming week at which you can join the club and sign up for a T-Shirt! Hope to see you there.UEC Website Online!
Welcome to the newly designed Undergraduate Economics Club website. The UEC is proud to feature the information you need in order to actively participate in the organization. Feel free to browse upcoming events, contact information, volunteer opportunities and more. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at info@uecutm.ca.