frosh 2015-2016 - Queen`s Commerce Society

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2015-2016
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V I E W
B O O K
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Welcome to the family
2015-2016
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Queen’s Commerce Society
[TABLE of CONTENTS]
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INTRODUCTION
INTERNAL
14
2
Industry Commission
Letter from the President
18
3
Student Life Commission
Overview
7
Executive Purview
10
Businesses
21
Professonal Development Commission
23
Community Activities Commission
25
Outreach Commission
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iv
EXTERNAL
GET INVOLVED
35
28
How to Get Involved
Conferences
37
33
How to Start an Activity
Competitions
38
Elections & Bursaries
39
Commerce Resources
40
ComSoc Social Start-Up Guide
@commercesociety
www.comsoc.queensu.ca
/commercesociety
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
W
elcome to the Commerce family! You are about
to embark on an incredible four-year journey
where you will develop both personally and professionally. Best of all, you get to experience all that ComSoc
has to offer. With over 750 unique positions available to
students, I am not exaggerating when I say that there is
something out there for everyone.
You are now a full member of the Queen’s Commerce
Society (ComSoc), the largest and most successful undergraduate business society in the country. Completely student-run, ComSoc strives to support your experience as a
Commerce student, and represents your best interests to
the wider Queen’s community. The Frosh Fair on Saturday,
September 12th is your number one destination to learn all
about how ComSoc can make your time as a Commerce student exactly what you want it to be.
Use this viewbook to navigate everything that ComSoc has
to offer. This book outlines all the different opportunities and
ways to get involved with our 18 external conferences and
competitions, 28 internal committees, 3 businesses, 4 executive purview committees, and ComSoc Assembly. By looking
through this document, you will be better oriented when you
meet the committees at the Frosh Fair.
To get involved with a committee in first-year, you can either attend their events or apply to be on their executive team
as a Frosh Rep. Applications will be online during your first
week of classes, so keep an eye out for those on the ComSoc
website. More information will be available in your first week
and specific questions can be directed our Human Resources
Officer, Ellen Bursey ([email protected]).
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ComSoc is governed by an Assembly that meets every second Sunday, which is open for all commerce students to
attend and participate in. Assembly members include elected officials and appointed officials, representing commerce
students of every year. It is at Assembly where decisions
affecting the whole society are made — which makes it an
incredibly interesting and informative way to spend your
Sunday evenings. As a first year student, you can get involved at Assembly in one of three ways: by being hired as
an intern to an Assembly member, by being elected as the
COMM ‘19 President or Lower AMS Rep, or by simply coming out #OnASunday. If you have questions about
elections, contact our Chief Policy and Returning Officer,
Taryn Mason ([email protected]).
For more information about ComSoc, visit www. comsoc.
queensu.ca. Feel free to reach out if you have questions, ideas,
or concerns. We are always looking for ways to improve the
student experience. If you ever feel that there is something
missing in the Commerce Society, or that we could be doing
more to support students, please reach out to our Ombudsperson, Niki Kalgeris ([email protected]).
Class of 2019, its time to put yourself out there, pursue your
interests and make these next four years the best they can
be. Congratulations once again, and welcome to the Queen’s
Commerce Society!
Best wishes,
ANA LOPEZ | President
[email protected]
OVERVIEW
MISSION
“
To enhance the Queen’s Commerce experience
by representing student INTERESTS , inspring
LEADERSHIP , and empowering students to
pursue their PASSIONS.
”
Established in 1967, the Queen’s Commerce Society, or ComSoc for short, is
a member of the Alma Mater Society (AMS) at Queen’s University. With
over 18 world class conferences and 33 committees, we are the largest
and most successful business student government in Canada.
Run entirely by Commerce Students enrolled at the Queen’s
School of Business, ComSoc is composed of:
“
To
be
VISION
the
most
respected
and
• Elective Executives
innovative faculty society, while provid• Assembly members (appointed and elected)
ing opportunities that enable all students
• Commissioners & deputy commissioners
to realize their FULL POTENTIAL.
(appointed)
• Chairs and Co-chairs of Comsoc
committees (appointed)
• Student numbers of the Queen’s
Members of the Queen’s Commerce Society (all Commerce
Commerce Society
students) elect the selected members of Assembly. Appointed
members are hired based on their skills, talents, and abilities to
fulfill and go beyond their duties.
”
The Queen’s Commerce Society plays a major role in the life of a Commerce Student, from supporting recruiting and networking opportunities
with companies, to enriching the time and experience of students through unparalleled social events.
ComSoc has four internal commissions, with each commission and its committees focused on an aspect of the student experiene within the business school. ComSoc’s external committees and organizations focus on externally arranged activities such as business
conferences and competitions. The elected executives act as a voice to Commerce Students,
providing support and representation within the general assembly.
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SORGANIZATIONAL
VI C E P R ESI D EN T
I N TER N A L
INDUSTRY
COMMISSION
STUDENT LIFE
COMMISSION
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
COMMUNITY
ACTIVITIES
COMMISSION
QAA
AYS
GCC
CCC
QCA
BM
HSL
COMMERCE
KIDS
QCLA
BRAINTRUST
QSTAT
ENACTUS
QCTC
ETC
QTMA
QCSI
QGM
QCAC
QUBE
QNP
QMAA
QCPA
QPCG
STUFAC
QS2I
QRA
QHRA
QBR
ADVISORY
BOARD
ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
OUTREACH
COMMISSION
CHART OF COMSOC
P R ESI D EN T
VI C E P R ESI D EN T
EXTER N A L
APPOINTED
OFFICIALS
EXECUTIVE
PURVIEW
CONFERENCES
COMPETITIONS
APPOINTED
OFFICIALS
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATOR
CEO
CEEC
DECA QUEENS
CRO
CREO
QACE
Q3C
EURO
OTD
QBET
QEC
VSRO
QBFFI
ICBC
BUSINESS
MANAGER
CIO
QCCU
CFO
TREASURER
CPRO
QCLEAN
CMO
QCBM
QCEI
HRO
SPEAKER
QCAR
QCIB
[
QCLS
DESIGN
TEAM
QFLIC
PR TEAM
ELECTED
OFFICIALS
QFAC
ACADEMIC
QLEAD
COMMISSIONER
QMAC
AMS REPS
QSELF
SENATORS
QSIC
QWIL
YEAR
PRESIDENTS
ASSEMBLY
The
Commerce
Society
Assembly
is
the legislative body in the business undergraduate
student
government.
Its
voting members set the ComSoc policy and
determine how student fees are spent. All Society members are welcome, or in other words,
every Commerce student is free to attend and
participate in Assembly. Each member has the
right to move or second motions, speak for or
against any motions, and in the event of the
Annual General Meeting or a Special General Assembly, they may vote on motions specific to that Assembly. Agendas and minutes of
ComSoc Assembly are posted on the ComSoc
Portal for all Commerce Students to access.
The Speaker of the Assembly is responsible for
facilitating and mediating discussion and debate, and works closely with the ComSoc Executive to create biweekly Assembly agendas.
Members of the Society that are required to sit
on Assembly include, but are not limited to, the
commissioners, elected officials, and officers.
This upcoming year, there are 14 voting members that sit on Assembly. These voting members are elected by the Commerce student body,
with the exception of Year Presidents and the
Upper and Lower AMS Representatives, who are
elected by those classes specifc to their position.
Check out this year’s Assembly dates to see
when we’re meeting next. Help shape your ComSoc by having your voice heard #OnaSunday.
SEPT 27
OCT 18
OCT 25
NOV 1
NOV 15
NOV 26
JAN 10
JAN 24
FEB 7
FEB 21
MAR 6
MAR 20
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> BUSINESSES
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XECUTIVE
URVIEW
COMMERCE
EXECUTIVE ON
ORIENTATON
DALE NERLAND
[email protected]
Queen’s Commerce Frosh Week is one of the oldest and
most elaborate Orientation Weeks in the country. Commerce
Orientation Week is rooted in over 100 years of tradition. It is
an amazing opportunity to learn more about the program, meet
fellow commerce students and create lifelong memories. It is an
unforgettable four day experience that is bound to stick with you
for the rest of your life. The Commerce Executive on Orientation
(CEO) is the team that is responsible for all things frosh week.
The CEO plans, organizes, and executes all aspects of the week.
The CEO hires First Year Representatives to help with planning,
as well as work with various portfolios and team members.
COMM ’19, we are so excited to welcome to you Queen’s, and
have you join the Commerce family. It is your turn to become
part of the tradition!
Are you interested in photography? Journalism? Social
media? Then the ComSoc Public Relations Team is just the
committee for you! The PR Team is primarily responsible
for the media releases of all conferences, competitions and
committee events within the Society. As a member of the
team, you will gain valuable media exposure that will help
build your communication and public relations skills.
The responsibilities of the PR team include attending and
covering ComSoc events throughout the year, writing
creative and engaging press releases to be distributed to
university-wide, local and national media, taking mediaworthy photographs of ComSoc events, and maintaining
ComSoc’s strong social media presence on Facebook,
Instagram and Twitter. We are looking for creative and
dedicated first year representatives to complete our 20152016 team, and we want YOU!
COMSOC PUBLIC
RELATIONS TEAM
RACHEL LEE | [email protected]
PEGGY MEN| [email protected]
KIARA ZUCHKAN | [email protected]
The Queen’s Commerce Society Design Team brings the d-school
to the b-school. We offer design services to all clubs, committees,
and conferences within the Queen’s Commerce Society. In fact,
we designed the viewbook that you are currently reading! We
also aim to raise awareness of creative opportunities within the
business world. We encourage you to apply for the team if you are
interested in honing your design sense, elevating your skills (hello,
beautiful class presentations!), and exercising your creativity.
This is a great opportunity to pick up an incredibly valuable and
versatile skill set.
Look out for workshops and events throughout the year!
Design Team — where form has never functioned so beautifully.
QUEEN’S CASE
COMPETITION UNION
SOM GHOSH | [email protected]
TYLER WEDEKAMM | [email protected]
QUEEN’S COMSOC
DESIGN TEAM
CHARMAINE ARELLANO-CHUA
[email protected]
The Queen’s Case Competition Union (QCCU) is
entering its 3rd year competing at both national
and international case competitions representing
the Queen’s School of Business. After 2 years of
competition, QCCU has achieved a 70%+ rate of
placing among the top 3 overall competitors. The
team is comprised of 25 driven, dedicated, and
high achieving second to fourth year students in
the Commerce program. The QCCU’s ultimate
goal is to foster and develop Canada and the world’s
future business leaders.
The Queen’s Film Liaison & Industry Committee is a team of creative
and innovative individuals whose mission is to support the marketing
efforts of the various committees of the Queen’s Commerce Society
through the medium of film. Ratified in 2012, QFLIC offers committees
the ability to create film-based advertising campaigns and acts as the goto resource for students interested in filmmaking and the film industry.
QFLIC is committed to providing students with ample networking
and educational opportunities through our annual Entertainment
Industry Night, featuring speakers from the film, music, and television
industries, along with our student workshops. Our team includes a mix
of creative thinkers, project managers, innovators, and filmmakers.
Our interns get to experience every part of our production process,
from client consultation to screenwriting to editing. Absolutely no
experience is required to join QFLIC, only a passion for entertainment
and marketing.
QUEEN’S FILM
LIAISON &
INDUSTRY
COMMITTEE
BRYN BERRY
[email protected]
JUSTIN MOULTON
[email protected]
B
USINESSES
While at Queen’s, you will have countless opportunities to get involved and discover what you are really
passionate about. The three businesses encompassed under the Presidential Portfolio can help you realize
these passions by providing valuable experiences through training, mentorship and applying knowledge
learned in the classroom to situations within Queen’s and the greater Kingston area.
Whether your interests lie in accounting, consulting, finance, marketing, operations, etc. there are many
different ways you can get involved. Taking part in any of the businesses will allow you to refine your talents, while making a lasting impact on the community in various ways.
You are encouraged to check out the different businesses at the Frosh Fair or read more about them in this
guide. There are many ways to get involved with them, and if you are interested in starting a business, don’t
hesitate to contact me.
ALEX DAVIS | Business Manager
[email protected]
CREO
SOLUTIONS
CREO solutions is a student-run consulting group with a two-pronged
mission: to provide unparalleled training, experience and opportunities
for its consultants, and to drive lasting impact for its clients. As one of
the longest-standing and best-known brands on campus, CREO has
continued to do this over the past 12 years.
CREO’s training and development, as well as the opportunities it provides,
have allowed CREO members to continuously, successfully recruit
with the most prestigious consumer goods, finance and management
consulting firms. More, CREO consultants build unparalleled mentorship
relationships and friendships through the nature of the work and the
calibre of consultants.
ELLEN XUE
[email protected]
MEHWISH PANJWANI
[email protected]
TIMOTHY WANG
[email protected]
This allows CREO to recruit top talent each year and ensure client teams
are staffed with passionate and knowledgeable students, leading to client
success, which has resulted in a positive feedback loop on itself for many
years.
We look forward to your application to join CREO as a first year analyst!
Q.CLEAN
Have an upcoming presentation, conference, interview, or networking
event? Q.Clean has you covered!
Awarded Commerce Society’s Business of the Year of 2015, Q.Clean
is a not-for-profit business that provides dry-cleaning services out of
Goodes Hall. Run by students, our mission is to provide convenient,
affordable, and high quality dry-cleaning services through partnership
with a local vendor. We fulfill our mission through weekly pick-ups
and drop-offs during select times.
ALI BUTTAR
[email protected]
ALISON CAMPBELL
[email protected]
KINGSLEY ANSONG
[email protected]
Q.Clean also offers students the opportunity to apply their classroom
knowledge in a real setting. No matter your interests, Q.Clean provides
a meaningful experience to all its members.
Don’t worry about having to find your way downtown, with Q.Clean,
your clothes are in good hands!
Oil Thigh Designs is a entirely student-run customized clothing
and promotional products business that services the Queen’s
University community. We seek to provide excellent service,
affordable prices, and quality products to all of our customers.
Working under a not-for-profit business model, our entire staff
team works on a volunteer basis which allows us to donate all
company profits to differing charities at the end of each academic
year.
We have a ton of different Manager positions in a variety of
portfolios that offer valuable experience to any student, regardless
of focus/interest. As a first year applicant, we have many exciting
introductory positions that will offer you the basics on how small
businesses operate and thrive. In the coming year, we are looking
to surpass last year’s record breaking donation of $ 10,000, and
would love for you to help us do so!
We look forward to reading your applications to join our family
here at OTD!
OIL THIGH
DESIGNS
HARRISON MCNAUGHTAN
[email protected]
STYNA TAO
[email protected]
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OUTREACH
LETTER FROM THE VP INTERNAL
Comm ’19,
C
ongratulations on accepting your offer to Queen’s
Commerce – it’s a bit clichéd but I’ll say it again:
Welcome to the family!
Regardless of the capacity, you will be able to apply yourself in a variety of real-world situations and gain incredibly
practical experience!
Your time at Queen’s Commerce will be marked by incredibly formative experiences both inside and outside the
classroom. You’ll be given just about every opportunity to
explore and delve deeper into the passions and abilities
that brought you here in the first place. A large part of that
exploration process will involve the amazing people you’ll
meet along the way and all the special, impactful ways in
which you’ll be working together. (On that note, please say
hello whenever you’re in Goodes!)
I also want to particularly highlight the numerous committees under the Internal Portfolio that aim to support and
enrich your transition from high school to university. For
example, it is highly likely that you’ve already seen the great
work that High School Liaison (HSL) puts forward to help
you get ready for September. Internal committees such as
QUBE, QSTAT, and BrainTrust provide professional development opportunities, mentor relationships, and academic
tutoring to first years once you get to Kingston. Furthermore, committees like Commerce Kids, the numerous industry associations, and the Outreach Commission provide
opportunities to get involved and informed right from your
first year! It’s definitely worth heading to the Queen’s Commerce Society website to learn more!
The Commerce Society’s Internal Portfolio encompasses
over twenty-five student-run committees that are dedicated
to providing resources to support and enrich your student
experience outside the classroom. You will find opportunities to meaningfully connect with industries that pique your
interests, engage tutoring services and mentorship programs, partake in meaningful philanthropic endeavours,
and, of course, have a plain good time!
At this point, it should be no surprise that a key part of what
makes Queen’s Commerce such a special place is its one-ofa-kind student community. A unique aspect of having so
many organizations run by students is that it creates numerous opportunities for you to get involved — either as a participant in events such as speaker presentations, workshops,
and competitions or as part of a committee’s executive team.
Particularly as a first-year, just about every committee will
hire one or two Frosh Representatives to support their
operations.
If you have any questions regarding the Internal Portfolio
or your time at Queen’s — please do not hesitate to reach
out at [email protected]. Have an amazing
rest of your summer – looking forward to meeting you in
September!
Warm Regards,
VASANTH RANGANATHAN
Vice-President Internal
[email protected]
IC
NDUSTRY
OMMISSION
Throughout your time in Commerce, you will be
exposed to various industries and career options
that you can pursue upon graduation. The ten associations ratified under the Industry Commission work to expose Commerce students to the
different career paths available to them and teach
them more about each respective field.
During the year, these associations will host several events, including speaker panels, company
visits, and networking sessions, designed to maximize your exposure to the corporate world and
help you better understand the different business sectors so you may determine which is right
for you.
In addition to these year round events, these associations provide full support to students during
the recruiting season through resume workshops
and interview prep sessions that are tailored specifically to their respective business fields.
You are encouraged to check out the different
committees in the Industry Commission at the
Frosh Fair and Industry Associations Night, or
read more about them in this guide. There are
numerous opportunities to become involved
with the associations, so please do not hesitate to
reach out to the co-chairs or us if you would like
to learn more.
Industry Commissioners:
RAYNA PEARLSON | [email protected]
NICOLE DRUTZ | [email protected]
QUEEN’s
ACCOUNTING
ASSOCIATION
JUNE PAK | [email protected]
THOMAS MARSHALL
[email protected]
Queen’s Accounting Association is an internal committee that acts
as the liaison between students and recruiters from a variety of
accounting firms including Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC and various
CPA Training Offices. Our events offer students the opportunity
to create lifelong connections with industry professionals while
developing their soft skills in a hands-on environment. We aim to
guide students who are interested in an accounting career through
the recruiting process by offering application and interview tips,
information on required accounting pre-requisites, and a chance
to connect with older students who have succeeded in obtaining
summer internship positions. QAA opens doors to immeasurable
opportunities and is your source for everything accounting.
The Queen’s Consulting Association connects the brightest students
from all faculties to companies in the consulting industry and was
recognized by the Commerce Society as the Internal Association
of the Year in 2015. It serves as the catalyst for aspiring consultants
and presents opportunities for students in the form of industry visits,
guides, case preparation sessions and more.
Founded in 2011 as part of the Commerce Society, the Queen’s
Consulting Association’s goal is to offer its members the highest quality
resources, training, networking and recruiting opportunities so that
they can reach and expand their potential. Today, Queen’s Consulting
Association alumni are in some of the top management consulting
firms around the world.
QUEEN’S
COMMERCE LAW
ASSOCIATION
SAMANTHA LO
[email protected]
ERIK DE LORENZI
[email protected]
QUEEN’S
CONSULTING
ASSOCIATION
JARED MURPHY
[email protected]
MIGUEL GENTILE
[email protected]
Queen’s Commerce Law Association (QCLA) is the first ComSocratified association dedicated to educating business students about
law. We foster interest and promote non-traditional career paths
beyond the typical avenues of finance, consulting, marketing,
and accounting. QCLA also acts as a bridge for students through
facilitating connections with the Canadian legal community.
Through an engaging series of speakers and interactive workshops
on topics ranging from criminal, corporate, M&A, environmental,
labour and entertainment law, QCLA provides an opportunity for
students to get a glimpse of what it would be like as a professional
in the legal industry. Not only do we provide educational resources
and guidance for those interested in law school and legal careers, but
we also work to expose all Commerce students to the far-reaching
impacts of law and legal processes on virtually all aspects of business.
The Queen’s Commerce Trading Competition is a six month trading
competition perfect for any student with an interest in the capital markets
and the sales and trading industry. Whether you are inexperienced
with the financial markets or a veteran trader, QCTC is a great place
to try out some new investing strategies or skills. At the end of the year
over $2500 in prizes are given out, with a grand prize of $1000 to the
top trader. In addition, prizes for the best buy and hold, option play
and many others are given out. QCTC also holds numerous interactive
events including a stock pitch competition, tutorials, bi-weekly market
commentaries, and speaker events. The QCTC Gala is the final event at
the end of March which recognizes competition winners and provides
excellent networking opportunities. Every Queen’s Commerce student is
encouraged to participate in Queen’s Commerce Trading Competition.
Please reach out to our co-chairs if you have any questions!
QUEEN’S
COMMERCE
TRADING
COMPETITION
SCOTT BOGDEN
[email protected]
WILL HACKNEY
| [email protected]
QUEEN’S
GLOBAL
MARKETS
DAVID WILSON
[email protected]
ALEX CARBONE
alexander.carbone
@queensu.ca
Queen’s Global Markets (QGM) is an undergraduate economic think-tank
dedicated to the advancement of economic and public policy knowledge.
Teams are organized into six regions: Canada & USA, Latin America, Europe,
Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific and China. Each team publishes reports
and presentations on their region, which are available through the QGM
website (qgm.ca). In addition, QGM hosts weekly seminars featuring insight
and analysis based on these works. We welcome the public to take part in our
dialogue. Since being ratified under the Commerce Society in 2012, QGM
has become known for the unique role it plays in the Queen’s Commerce
community. It is the only student organization in the Queen’s School of
Business that is solely dedicated to the advancement of economic and public
policy knowledge. QGM hires broadly across all years in commerce to establish
a stellar cast of high-performing and analytical thinkers. In an increasingly
interconnected and fast-changing world, globally-minded and economically
fluent organizations like QGM are in high demand. We invite you to apply to
join our organization this coming year!
Since 2013, the Queen’s Marketing and Advertising Association (QMAA)
has been dedicated to inspiring and educating creative-minded Queen’s
students who like to think outside the box.
QMAA helps over 200 student members explore different career
opportunities in the marketing and advertising industries through
various fun, interactive events throughout the year. Whether it be
through our recruiting events, guest speakers, workshops, or mentorship
program - we have a reputation for hooking students up with the right
resources and connections that help them stand out in the recruiting
process.
So if you’re innovative, creative, fun, or just plain curious - we want YOU
to check us out this fall. We’re hiring 2 enthusiastic Frosh Reps to join
the team and can’t wait to meet you all! Cheers, and welcome to Queen’s!
QUEEN’S PRIVATE
CAPITAL GROUP
DALE NERLAND | [email protected]
DREW BARVIR | [email protected]
QUEEN’S
MARKETING &
ADVERTISING
ASSOCIATION
MIRANDA WANG
[email protected]
SHINGLY LEE
[email protected]
QPCG’s mission is to provide students with a practical
knowledge of Venture Capital / Private Equity and to
facilitate their transition into careers within the industry.
We provide financial advisory services such as research
and valuation for real-world private equity and venture
capital firms.
The Queen’s Real Estate Association is an industry
association that introduces and promotes real
estate career opportunities for students within
the Queen’s School of Business. QRA hosts value
driven events that allow Queen’s students to
interact and gain a comprehensive perspective on
the various aspects of the industry. These events
include both informative speakers and recruiting
sessions with Canada’s top real estate firms. Please
feel free to reach out to our co-chairs should you
have any questions!
QUEEN’S HUMAN
RESOURCES
ASSOCIATION
TARYN IRVINE | [email protected]
MAGGIE MCMAHON | maggie.
[email protected]
QUEEN’S REAL ESTATE
ASSOCIATION
RYAN ROBERTSON | [email protected]
WILL HACKNEY | [email protected]
The Queen’s Human Resources Association was created to
establish Human Resources as a viable career path at Queen’s.
It facilitates on-campus recruiting with top firms, provides
informative speakers, offers events to enhance related skills,
and provides career-oriented opportunities to assist students
in achieving their goals. With the Talent Decade rapidly
approaching, it is becoming increasingly important for top
firms to employ high-level strategic thinkers as their Human
Resources managers. The role of Human Resources managers
is no longer simply handling payroll and benefits, but is also
maintaining compliance with legal and employment regulations,
and employing best practices for hiring and retention. Our goal
as an association is to connect high level Human Resources
passionate students with top tier firms looking to acquire the
best possible talent.
The Queen’s Business Review (QBR) is a print and digital publication
managed by a group of 32 undergraduate students from Queen’s
University. Bringing their unique perspective to a range of issues, our
writers produce engaging and thoughtful content that captures the
attention of readers far beyond the campus where the publication is
based. Inside QBR, you will find articles on topics including business
strategy, finance, policy, economics, technology, and marketing, as well
as exclusive interviews with industry executives and Queen’s alumni.
In addition to editorial talent, our team includes students who lead
the artistic and graphical elements of production, as well as those who
manage the sales and sponsorship, IT, and linguistic functions. Current
and past members have attained summer and full-time placements at a
diverse set of selective institutions, including Goldman Sachs, Morgan
Stanley, CPP Investment Board, McKinsey & Company, Unilever, and
Colgate, among others.
QUEEN’S
BUSINESS
REVIEW
JONATHAN CLAXTON
[email protected]
DUNCAN O’DONNELL
[email protected]
SC
TUDENT LIFE
OMMISSION
ALL YEAR
SOCIAL
BROCK ARBO | [email protected]
We don’t just stand for an internal social committee. We
stand for the unforgettable moments that piece together
your university experience at Queen’s. All Year Social
is dedicated to providing fresh and exciting events and
social opportunities for fellow Commies to connect
in non-academic settings. Check out our booth in the
atrium and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
We’ll be keeping you up to date with the most exciting
commerce events!
KATHERINE SCOTT | [email protected]
STUDENT-FACULTY
ACADEMICS
COMMITTEE
DAMON FLATMAN | [email protected]
JACOB SHEPHERD | [email protected]
Are you passionate about better evaluating the learning
experiences of students? Is continuous improvement
a mantra you live by? Do you believe in maintaining
strong student-faculty relationships? If so, the StuFAC
team may be the right place for you. The Student-Faculty
Academics Committee serves two roles. The first is
aiming to facilitate networking between students and
professors at QSB through the social events. Secondly,
StuFAC seeks to provide course-related analytics to
students and faculty through the administration and
distribution of a “Course Companion,” an annual
publication containing students’ perceptions of upper
year courses.
Board Meeting, formed in 2003, was founded upon the
guiding principles that no student should be left out
in the cold with their worries and troubles on a Friday
afternoon. Since then, Board Meeting has developed into
an age old tradition where students from all faculties
gather to share fine food, laughs, live entertainment, and
the occasional pint. Hailing from Canteen on Fridays,
Board Meeting is a 19+ event which boasts its very own
branded Mug. The BM Mug occupies a special place in
the hearts of all those who hold it. The Mug not only
provides adequate beverage holding capacity, it brings
a strong spirit and sense of tradition to every sip at BM.
Come and enjoy the Board Meeting Mug.
BRAINTRUST
NURISHA LADAK
[email protected]
JANICE LIU
[email protected]
SHANNON CHAN
BOARD MEETING
DREW BARVIR | [email protected]
MITCHELL GARVEY | [email protected]
BrainTrust has been helping Queen’s Commerce students reach
their academic potential since 1992 by providing tutoring
services and exam study sessions. Subsidized by the commerce
program, those who need tutoring can pay less for outstanding
service in the courses that they need support in. Our team of
tutors is made up of experienced upper year students who are
paid for their time, and provide relevant guidance and expertise.
As a member of the Queen’s ComSoc Internal Portfolio, we
understand that your days are packed with group meetings,
classes, socials, and conferences. This can make managing
course work difficult. However, BrainTrust is here to help!
[email protected]
The Queen’s Commerce Athletics Committee’s
goal is to encourage all commerce students to
get involved in sports and provide them with
opportunities to interact with their peers. Through
memorable events during the school year, QCAC
engages students in athletics while broadening
their social networks. The QCAC executive is
made up of a group of outgoing, energetic, and
hard-working individuals with a passion for
sports. There is a strong emphasis on working
together as a team to generate creative events
and publicity revolving around sports. Above all,
QCAC members love to have a good time in a
sports-related setting.
QUEEN’S COMMERCE
ATHLETICS COMMITTEE
JINNY IM | [email protected]
WILL BOCKING | [email protected]
EXCHANGE &
TRANSFER
COMMITTEE
NEIL O’REILLY | [email protected]
ABRAHAM LOZANO
[email protected]
The Exchange and Transfer Committee is dedicated to
integrating the incoming exchange students to the Canadian
culture and the Queen’s Commerce Program. We serve
these students as their support network in adapting to
the Queen’s community, answering any questions and
being a resource throughout their exchange experience.
Our other main role is to host a variety of events to encourage
an outgoing and friendly environment between exchange
students and the Queens community. Some of these events
include: Welcome BBQs, Semi Formals, Entertainment nights
(such as bowling and Frontenac games), and weekend trips to
other Canadian cities. Although we do not hire frosh reps, we
encourage you to learn more about us, come out to our events
and apply at the end of the year to be a part of the committee in
your second year.
Queen’s Commerce Performing Artists is looking
to make more of a relevant connection between
commerce and the performing arts this year! They
want students to know that not only can their
business skills be used in an arts field, but that
they don’t have to give up their artistic passions
just because they aren’t studying them. Check
QCPA out at the Frosh Fair for more details on
upcoming events and how to get involved!
QUEEN’S COMMERCE
PERFORMING ARTISTS
NICOLE HUTINEC | [email protected]
HANNAH CHAFETZ | [email protected]
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C
ROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
OMMISSION
In order to be successful in a business career, employees need to offer unique value to their firm. The
Professional Development Commission (PDC) offers guidance and direction for students at all levels
of their degree. The services available provide students the support they need to succeed within the
university community and develop the essential
business skills to make the school-career transition.
PDC’s committees allow current students to build
a professional skill set, whether it is interviewing,
networking, technological and other skills that encourage success. Being involved with the PDC’s
committees and events allows students to engage
with alumni, prospective students and other internal and external stakeholders. Though each executive varies in its individual focus, this commission
acts as an important agent to ensure that QSB’s students are the best prepared for the business reality.
KRISTEN LEWIS | Professional Development Commissioner
[email protected]
QUEEN’S
GLOBAL CHINA
CONNECTION
MATT ENG | [email protected]
DANIEL SCHVESTER | 11kls11@
queensu.ca
Queen’s Global China Connection (QGCC) is a non-profit organization
part of the worldwide Global China Connection network. With over
60 chapters in the U.S, Canada, China, Hong Kong and the Middle East,
there is no other organization at QSB with such an international reach.
With China as the world’s emerging global power, opportunities in
the region are growing. QSB students will most likely one day work
in or work with China and QGCC strives to be the gateway in which
students can access its resources and educate themselves of this
superpower. In previous years, QGCC has organized many events
including three trips to New York City to attend the GCC Global
conference at Yale University. QGCC is currently organizing its third
annual conference at QSB coming Fall 2015. We are a very passionate
executive wanting to make strides for students who are interested in
working abroad. We are looking for 2-3 frosh reps to aid us in our cause!
HIGH SCHOOL
LIAISON
STEVE NISHIDA
[email protected]
MEGHNA NAGPAL
[email protected]
The High School Liaison (HSL) committee is an integral part of the
Queen’s Commerce recruitment strategy. The committee has two main
functions that the entirety of the executive works together to accomplish.
The first aim is to promote the Queen’s Commerce program to high
school students, both across Canada and internationally, by representing
Queen’s Commerce at the Ontario University Fair, Fall Preview Days, the
March Break Open House, SOAR, and a high school sendback program.
The second aim is to ease the transition into first year for incoming
students through numerous personal interactions, orientation days, and
the creation and use of various social media platforms. HSL executive
members are incredibly outgoing, confident, passionate about Queen’s
Commerce, and are easily able to speak to both parents and students
through panels and presentations, as well as in a one-on-one setting.
The Queen’s Students Today Alumni Tomorrow
Committee (QSTAT) is a Queen’s Commerce Society
committee that focuses on developing lasting connections
between current students and alumni. QSTAT aims to
strengthen relations between Commerce students and
alumni by offering students valuable networking and
career opportunities, such as Day on Bay, the Alumni
Luncheon and mentorship programs. We believe QSB
graduates are the best source of inspiration and guidance
for students currently exploring potential career paths.
QSTAT encourages students to build strong and lasting
relationships that will extend beyond university years
and provide them with valuable networks for the entirety
of their careers.
QUEEN’S
TECHNOLOGY &
MEDIA ASSOCIATION
DAVID DEL BALSO | [email protected]
EDWIN ZHAO | [email protected]
QUEEN’S STUDENTS
TODAY, ALUMNI
TOMORROW
COLE VANDENBYGAART
[email protected]
ROSHANAA KRISHNAMOORTHY
[email protected]
Covering the quickly changing and challenging
world where technology meets business, QTMA
aims to educate and inspire students with an interest
in technology, media and telecommunications.
QTMA’s core mandate is expanding networks, building
talent, and teaching technical skills. We strive to be
enablers in helping people pursue careers in technology
and promote an interest in the field. QTMA delivers its
mandate via a thoroughly developed coding curriculum,
office visits, a case competition, insight publications, and
a newsletter that consolidates news in TMT.
QUEEN’S
UNIVERSITY
BUSINESS
ENGAGEMENT
LARA LIEBOVITZ
[email protected]
ZOE BEST | [email protected]
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Queen’s University Business Engagement (QUBE) is a committee
geared towards helping first-years get the most out of their university
experience, and transition into the Queens Commerce program.
QUBE’s purpose is to expose first-year students to the various sectors
of business, to provide them with resources that foster growth, and to
bridge the gap between first-year and upper-year students. QUBE gives
first year commerce students a competitive advantage from the get go
by introducing workshops such as mock interviews, learning how to
secure a summer internship, and our famous mentorship program.
We’re looking for two amazing Frosh Reps to help us with organizing our
workshops and learning the ins and outs of the Commerce program. Visit
our booth at Frosh Fair to get more information on how you can become a
part of the QUBE family!
OMMUNITY
ACTIVITIES
OMMISSION
The Community Activities Commission (CAC) is
a collection of committees united by the knowledge that it is better to give than receive. Whether
it is through volunteering at a local elementary
school, consulting with a non-profit organization,
or participating in a service trip during reading
week, there is no limit to the ways in which dedicated Commerce students can positively contribute to the community within the CAC portfolio.
Even if you only have a few hours free a month, we
can make it work.
The following organizations are fully committed to
you and your entry into the Commerce program,
and we are thrilled at the prospect of another year
with your help. With so much unique talents to
contribute, don’t let your volunteering streak end
in high school. Whatever your background is, we
welcome you with open hands!
KEIR SULLIVAN | Community Activities Commissioner
[email protected]
CURE
CANCER
CLASSIC
GREG PERRON
[email protected]
ANDREW FULLERTON
[email protected]
The Cure Cancer Classic (CCC) hosts many hockey related events throughout
the course of the year culminating in an annual hockey tournament held in
Kingston. The annual tournament invites business schools from across Canada
who have collected donations to send their best team to compete against one
another in an action packed weekend. As much as every team plays to win,
the foundation of this tournament is the unanimous goal that every team
engages in: the fight against cancer! Since its inauguration the CCC has raised
over $100,000 and this year our goal is to raise $10,000, which will be used
toward research for a cure and creating a support network for all who have
been affected by the disease. The CCC executive has gained a reputation for
being one of the most spirited and tight-knit groups of hockey-loving students
in Commerce. We are determined to help conquer cancer through the game
we love. We are a passionate, motivated, high-energy team looking for one or
two frosh to contribute to our 2015/2016 team!
Commerce Kids provides children in the Kingston community
with fun, interactive, and supportive activities by sending out
Queen’s Commerce students to volunteer in the classrooms and
playgrounds of local elementary schools. By committing as little
as one hour per week, Commerce students get the opportunity
to give back to the community, to gain a better understanding
of life outside of the Queen’s campus, and to gain the intrinsic
satisfaction of knowing they serve as role models for a group
of great kids. Commerce Kids shows the community that
Commerce students care about leaving children and Kingston
with a bright future. Time volunteering can be used towards
the CSR certificate. Class of 2019, we are looking forward to
seeing you apply for Frosh Rep and seeing you all volunteering!
QUEEN’S COMMERCE
SERVICE INITIATIVE
SAM TSUI | [email protected]
DERRICK HOU | [email protected]
COMMERCE KIDS
NICOLE INGRAM | [email protected]
AMY MORASSUTTI
[email protected]
Queen’s Commerce Service Initiative (QCSI) is an
organization that consists of hardworking students
who are dedicated to creating change in communities
abroad. Most people understand the difficulties that
communities in developing nations face every day,
but fail to realize the challenges that families and
individuals, right here in North America, are facing. In
addition to educating students about the hardships that
families in North America face, QCSI participates in
local volunteering initiatives throughout the school year,
as well as an organized annual service trip to a North
American community in need. QCSI provides a unique
opportunity for Queen’s Commerce students to give
back to communities, experience different cultures, and
broaden their horizons.
QUEEN’S
NON-PROFIT
BECKY ZENTNERBARRETT
rebecca.zentner-barrett@
queensu.ca
EMMA BRYSON
[email protected]
Queen’s Non-Profit (QNP) works to encourage Queen’s School of Business
student involvement and interest in the not-for-profit sector in both
professional and volunteer capacities. QNP aims to expose students to local
and national not-for-profit organizations and give students the opportunity to
have a positive impact on their communities. Through various QNP initiatives,
Commerce students have the opportunity to leverage their acquired business
skills and apply them to real-world, philanthropic settings as well as make
connections with industry professionals. The Board Leadership Program
(BLP) provides Commerce students with the opportunity to sit on the board of
directors of local and national not-for-profit organizations as a visiting board
member. QNP also facilitates Consulting for a Cause (C4C), a one day live case
competition where Commerce students analytically critique a case centered
around a not-for-profit organization. We also provide countless volunteer
opportunities and unique ways to experience the not-for-profit world. If you
are an individual who is passionate, enthusiastic and socially conscious, QNP’s
executive will ensure that you have an outlet to give back to your community
and make the world a little bit better.
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UTREACH
OMMISSION
The Outreach Commissioner and team of Coordinators are responsible for Society-wide philanthropic initiatives. Outreach events provide
students the opportunity to engage with their surrounding communities at Queen’s and in Kingston
at large. Activities are designed to be annual events
that mobilize Commerce students to give back on
a one-off basis. The Outreach team also acts as a
resource to any Commerce students interested in
starting new events or initiatives that serve a philanthropic purpose.
The Outreach Commission will be hiring one
Frosh Rep to help with organizing and planning
our events. However, there are plenty of other opportunities for frosh to get involved this year. The
success of our events and the impact we create is
100% dependent on attendance and involvement.
We really encourage frosh to get involved in our
events and help make a difference in the community. Participating is also an amazing way to relieve
stress and meet new people. We can hardly wait to
share with you all of our amazing events lined up
for this year!
MADDY BEAUDRY | Outreach Commissioner
[email protected]
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LETTER FROM THE VP EXTERNAL
Hey Class of 2019,
W
elcome to Queen’s Commerce! I’m sure it’s
been a ride for you get here, but I can assure
you it’s well worth it. The next four years of Queen’s
Commerce will include tons of opportunities to
challenge yourself, and have an amazing time within
the program and the Queen’s community as a whole.
First year is an awesome time to get involved and
begin exploring your passions!
The External Portfolio is home to 19 conference and competitions that cover topics like fashion, finance and everything in between! These events run on weekends throughout the year and offer up opportunities to hear from
esteemed speakers. Challenge yourself with fast paced
simulations and case competitions, and network with everyone from upper year students to corporate executives.
Each conference is planned by a different executive team,
who is responsible for all the logistics, sponsorship and
event marketing details. The portfolio also includes 3 student-managed, and operated businesses that offer services
and products to Commerce students and all of Queen’s!
As a first year Commerce student, there are many different
ways to get involved with the External Portfolio. I strongly encourage you to learn a bit about each of the events
(check them out on Facebook, or the ComSoc website,
and visit their booths at the Frosh Fair) to figure out which
ones you would be interested in attending as a delegate or
competitor!
Delegate applications are typically released about a month
or two months in advance, and opportunities are advertised on the Commerce Society Facebook Page as well as
on the specific conference’s social media platforms.
The other way to get involved is through the committee’s
hiring processes – each external committee will hire anywhere from one to three First Year Representatives to join
their executive team.
These positions give you a behind-the-scenes look at all
the hard work that goes into planning and executing some
of Canada’s leading undergraduate student events. The
ComSoc Frosh Fair is a great resource to learn more about
applying for these positions and to network with current
executive teams. ComSoc businesses will also be at Frosh
Fair and hire First Year Representatives to assist with operations.
This year we are excited to welcome two new conferences to
the portfolio – Queen’s Conference on Business and Mining (QCBM) and Queen’s Conference on the Entertainment Industry (QCEI)! I encourage you to get out there
and learn more about these conferences and the many others that make Queen’s Commerce incredibly unique.
Ultimately, the highlight of my first year (and second and
third year for that matter!) was attending and planning
some amazing ComSoc conferences. Whether you know
exactly what industry you see yourself in after graduation, or are still figuring everything out – conferences and
competitions are tremendously valuable and my hope is
that they will be highlights for you too! If you have any
questions about getting involved in the External Portfolio
please do not hesitate to contact me!
Best of Success this Year!
CAROLINE HAYES | Vice-President External
[email protected]
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ONFERENCES
COMMERCE &
ENGINEERING
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONFERENCE
ELISE SETHNA
[email protected]
KELLY MCLARTY
[email protected]
“Sustainability” isn’t just a buzzword anymore- not when one
in three CEOs worldwide identify it as a top priority for their
organization. So it’s clear that the environmental impact of doing
business is becoming increasingly more important in driving the
core strategies of businesses today on a global scale, but it’s also
opening up exciting space as a major source for innovation.
The Commerce & Engineering Environmental Conference
(CEEC) is Canada’s premier undergraduate conference on
sustainability, creating a forum for 130 of the country’s future
leaders and innovators to become inspired to drive environmental
change in the emerging green sector. Exposure to transformative
technologies and ideas through a series of focused panel sessions
and speakers, exciting competitions, collaborative events and
outstanding networking opportunities are all at the core of
the CEEC experience. By leveraging the integral ties between
diverse students from Commerce, Engineering and Arts &
Science backgrounds, we aim to highlight the multi-disciplinary
approach needed to overcome challenges and develop solutions
for a more sustainable world.
QACE 2015 has only one mission: to keep moving. Create
The Future encompasses the most important aspects of
QACE’s entrepreneurial premise as it communicates the
need for continuous improvements in a highly demanding
society, encouraging students to identify and solve
problems we didn’t even know we had.
This year, the QACE executive has set out to change the
way entrepreneurship is perceived by students, striving
to provide the tools and recruitment opportunities so
that our delegates – along with their passions, ideas and
careers – can keep moving forward. Our mantra is simple:
Just imagine the future you want – then create it.
With partners such as Google, Facebook and Omers
Ventures, we only work with the best. If you are innovative,
creative and up for the challenge — join us in our groundbreaking year.
QUEEN’S
ADVANCING
CANADIAN
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ALYSSA SPAGNOLO
[email protected]
SPENCER BAYLEY
[email protected]
Since our inception in 1976, QBET has endeavored to connect
business students with the companies and professionals changing
the face of global commerce for a weekend of unique learning and
networking opportunities. QBET’s mission is to provide a niche
opportunity for companies to network directly with business
students from a variety of different specialties; generating a wellrounded delegate pool of future professionals, from the brightest
finance minds, to the most creative marketing talents.
QBET 2015: Competition Redefined - The Sharing Economy
will highlight technology as a two-way communication medium,
the shift toward consumer to consumer markets, and the ability
of companies to capitalize upon this interaction. The sharing
economy has created the means for start-ups to capitalize and
grow upon current trends, as well as challenged and showcased
the resilience of dominant firms as they grow and adapt as well.
QUEEN’S
BUSINESS FORUM
ON THE FASHION
INDUSTRY
CAROLYN KOSTURIK
[email protected]
SAMANTHA TSALIKIS
[email protected]
QUEEN’S CONFERENCE
ON THE BUSINESS
ENVIRONMENT TODAY
BRONWYN VALENTINE
[email protected]
MEGAN JUDGES
[email protected]
The first of its kind in Canada, the Queen’s Business Forum on the
Fashion Industry (QBFFI) is a premier student-run conference
that explores the multi-faceted world of fashion and retail from
a business perspective. In the past, QBFFI has attracted notable
speakers including Harry Rosen | CEO of Harry Rosen Inc., and
Dani Reiss | CEO of Canada Goose and built strong partnerships
with distinguished retailers such as Hudson’s Bay Co. and TJX
Canada.
The conference theme for 2015, “Breaking Down Barriers: The
World of Retail”, will expose delegates to the business aspects
behind the fashion and retail industry with influential speakers,
lively panel discussion, interactive workshops, and a stimulating
case challenge requiring imaginative application of both business
knowledge and creativity.
Established in 2015, Queen’s Conference on
Business and Mining (QCBM) is Canada’s
premier student-run conference that focuses on
the business aspect of the mining industry. Being
the first of its kind, the 2-day conference strives
to connect 100 of the brightest students with
experts in the respective profession. Through
interactive workshops, engaging discussions,
and networking opportunities with corporate
leaders, undergraduate students have the chance
to discover the current issues pertaining to
the mining sector. We are excited to welcome
two frosh reps to our team of passionate
Commerce and Engineering students to create
an unforgettable inaugural year.
ON BUSINESS & MINING
NIKI KALERGIS | [email protected]
PHILLIP GILLAM | [email protected]
QCIB is Canada’s premiere International Business
conference, taking place each January in Toronto.
The conference provides tomorrow’s business leaders
with the opportunity to learn from industry experts,
network with global professionals, and develop
negotiation and case study skills through hands on
simulations and engagement. As a truly international
conference, QCIB welcomes delegates from schools
across the globe, as far away as Australia and Taiwan.
ON INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS
As QCIB enters its 9th year, we are looking for two
passionate and hard-working individuals to join our
executive team and help us bring the conference to
new heights! Look for that blue and gold, and come
visit our booth at the Frosh Fair. We’d love to meet
you!
QUEEN’S COMMERCE
LEADERSHIP
SUMMIT
JACK CHEESEWRIGHT
[email protected]
CATHERINE BELL | [email protected]
EMMA MACINTOSH | [email protected]
The Queen’s Commerce Leadership Summit is driven to
help ambitious Queen’s Commerce students become the
next generation of great business leaders.
Now in our third year, QCLS is focused on uniting the
most passionate student leaders at Queen’s University for a
3 day conference focused on improving and fulfilling their
leadership potential. With a framework built around diverse
and relevant insight, a high level of delegate interaction
with sponsors and speakers, and the development of
practical skills through interactive workshops, QCLS aims
to serve aspiring business leaders as the most valuable
conference Queen’s has to to offer. For more information
please see our website at www.qcleadershipsummit.com.
Coming to Queen’s is the opportunity of a lifetime. Get
ready to #leadthepack.
The eighth annual Queen’s Finance Association Conference
(QFAC) was held in downtown Toronto at the Fairmont
Royal York Hotel in November 2014. The generous support
from our dedicated partners and inspirational speakers
allowed us to present a unique experience for our delegates.
This year, QFAC 2015 continues to raise the bar and set the
standard for student-run conferences not only at Queen’s,
but also across the country. Our mission is twofold: bridge
the gap between the classroom and the real world of finance,
and be regarded as the networking opportunity of the year.
SARA TYLER | [email protected]
QUEEN’S FINANCE
ASSOCIATION
CONFERENCE
SOM GHOSH | [email protected]
MICHAEL MILAZZO
[email protected]
QUEEN’S LEADERSHIP
EXCELLENCE AND
DEVELOPMENT
STEPH MCCALL | [email protected]
NATHAN QUINN | [email protected]
The Queen’s Leadership, Excellence and Development
Conference (QLEAD) began in 2001, and has since grown
into one of the premier leadership conferences in Canada.
Today, it attracts high-school students from across the
country interested in all aspects of leadership and pursuing
a career in business. QLEAD features keynote speakers,
interactive workshops, a dynamic business case challenge
and an innovative business simulation, which combine
together to give a true taste of the Queen’s Commerce
experience.
On top of the Queen’s exposure is a focus on developing
leadership skills, and helping these talented young minds
unleash their potential to be game changers at school, in
their communities, and in their careers going forward.
The Queen’s Marketing Association Conference is
Canada’s largest undergraduate marketing conference.
Year after year, we aim to support this fact by bringing
together the top marketing students from across Canada.
From the University of British Columbia to Dalhousie,
coast to coast, QMAC is present wherever marketing has
a pulse. QMAC 2016 will unite 130 of the most brilliant
marketing minds from across the country, providing them
with the opportunity to not only interact and engage with
peers, but also some of the most influential individuals
and companies in the field of marketing. We’ll be hiring 2
frosh reps in the Fall to help us deliver on this vision! Look
for us at the Frosh Fair (if you’re having trouble finding us,
just follow the orange). We can’t wait to meet you!
QUEEN’S
SELF-EVALUATIVE
LEARNING FORUM
KATHERINE GAGNON
[email protected]
RENE PUERTA | [email protected]
QUEEN’S MARKETING
ASSOCIATION
CONFERENCE
CLAIRE LEVITT | [email protected]
EMMA ARMSTRONG | [email protected]
Welcome Class of 2019! Are you are feeling a little
overwhelmed and uncertain about which path you would
like to pursue in your future? Each of you has the potential
to achieve great success in your life, and Queen’s SelfEvaluative Learning Forum is here to help guide you on
your journey. Rather than focusing on any specific stream
of business, QSELF explores topics related to an individual’s
personal growth and provides strategies and information to
facilitate in the creation of a balanced and fulfilling life. The
two day conference will equip delegates with the necessary
tools to help strengthen their sense of self, gain their worklife balance, increase their motivation and critical thinking
skills, and learn how to deal with the inevitable challenges
of life. Join us in October for our 2nd annual conference.
QUEEN’S COMMERCE AUTOMOTIVE REPRESENTATIVES
MASON LAFRAMBOISE | [email protected]
GRAHAM STEELE | [email protected]
QCAR was established in January 2014
with the mission of providing students with
learning and employment opportunities
in the automotive industry. It is the first
commerce related student-run automotive
association in Canada and plans to
engage students, sponsors and speakers
from across the country. Our inaugural
conference takes place in February and
offers students a unique opportunity to
network with professionals from various
facets of the automotive industry.
Queen’s Sports Industry Conference (QSIC) is a three-day forum aimed
at exposing and providing opportunities to passionate and motivated
university students with a common interest in the sports industry. The
sports industry is notorious for being tremendously exclusive and fastpaced in nature. This past year, QSIC was recognized by the Commerce
Society as “Conference of the Year” after a highly successful rebrand. QSIC
provides delegates with the opportunity to get their foot in the door and
presents the opportunity to speakers and sponsors to build relationships
with some of the top university student in North America that have a
true passion for the sports industry. The conference consists of the Case
Classic, a series of Workshops, the notable Simulation Saturday, and lastly
a series of Panelists, and featured Keynote Speakers. After a revolutionary
2015 conference, QSIC has established a reputation as Canada’s premier
undergraduate business and sports symposium. QSIC 2016’s focus and goal
is to build upon the solid foundation set this past year in order to achieve
our goal of maximizing value for our delegates, sponsors and speakers.
QUEEN’S
CONFERENCE
ON WOMEN
IN LEADERSHIP
JACKIE MCPHEDRAN
[email protected]
ERIN O’HANDLEY
[email protected]
QUEEN’S
SPORTS
INDUSTRY
CONFERENCE
CARLY NICHOLSON
[email protected]
AMIRTHAL BACHRA
[email protected]
Q.WIL is an organization and conference run by a team of nineteen
Queen’s School of Business students. Each year, Q.WIL attracts the
best and brightest young minds from not only Queen’s University, but
also other premier universities across the country. Through listening
to inspirational speakers, participating in interactive workshops and
networking with some of North America’s leading businesswomen,
Q.WIL works to empower young women to pursue success in their
workplaces. Q.WIL has hosted a number of industry-leading speakers over
its tenure, including Arlene Dickinson (CEO, Venture Communications
and host of Dragon’s Den), Christine Magee (President, Sleep Country
Canada), Sarah Davis (CFO, Loblaw Companies Limited), and Pamela
Jeffrey (Founder, Women’s Executive Network). Q.WIL 2015 proves to
be no different, and we are excited to soon release our set of amazing
speakers for this year’s conference in November.
As a Frosh Rep, you will be working with all executive members of
the 2015 team to help in our final preparations for the conference this
November. We are looking for organized, enthusiastic applicants who
are team players. Sound like you? Apply to be a Q.WIL 2015 Frosh Rep!
C
OMPETITIONS
DECA QUEEN’S
AGNES WONG
[email protected]
CHRISTINA SIMPSON
[email protected]
DECA Queen’s is the fastest-paced case competition with an emphasis
on creativity, presentation, and analytical skills. Delegates compete in a
high-intensity environment with less than 40 minutes to prepare an indepth analysis and a concise and practical solution to a unique business
challenge. DECA Queen’s features its flagship event every November:
the DECA Queen’s Invitational. This three-day conference and case
competition offers 150 University students from across Ontario and
Quebec the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to business
simulations. Furthermore, this conference will offer students career
development workshops and networking events. DECA Queen’s also
hosts the Internal Case Competition, which allows students to apply
their skills against other students within the university.
The Queen’s Commerce Corporate Competition is one of the most
extensive case competitions in Canada. Our dynamic competition aims
to foster relationships between our talented competitors and valued
partners. In helping shape the next generation of business leaders, Q3C
focuses on developing and honing critical skills through its challenging
events and fast-paced case round twists. Competitors consistently enjoy
their experience with Q3C, having had the opportunity to participate
in a unique style of case competition with twists, as well as meet
company representatives who help them further improve their analysis
and presentation skills. The competition is open to Queen’s Commerce
students as well as external delegates from other top undergraduate
business schools in Canada.
If you’re looking to get a head start in the management consulting
industry, come by our booth at the frosh fair to find out how you can
be a part of creating Q3C 2016.
QUEEN’S
COMMERCE
CORPORATE
COMPETITION
MICHAEL WHYNOT
[email protected]
ADAM KRUGER
[email protected]
QUEEN’S
ENTREPRENEURS’
COMPETITION
DANNY SCHNEER | [email protected]
SHAYNE GELBARD | [email protected]
The New York Times calls the QEC “one of the
longest-running and best-known undergraduate
business plan competitions in the world” and each
year the competition receives numerous business
plan submissions from around the globe. The top
15 teams are selected and invited to Toronto to
present their business plans to a panel of Canadian
business leaders. There are over $60,000 worth of
prizes awarded throughout the final weekend. The
QEC final weekend never fails to foster a vibrant
exchange of ideas, unparalleled innovation, and the
beginnings of new relationships. By joining the QEC
you will have a great opportunity to meet fascinating
competitors and well-connected judges.
The Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C.) is
Canada’s oldest and most prestigious case competition –
commanding attention from the world’s most reputable
universities. In its inaugural year in 1978, I.C.B.C. was a
one-day competition hosted for 10 Canadian Universities.
Today, the competition has evolved to include a Preliminary
Round and a Final Round, 8 spectacular competitive
streams, and over 100 universities from around the world.
Since 2008 I.C.B.C. has also hosted the annual Queen’s Case
Competition, an internal case competition welcoming all
Commerce students with any level of experience to compete.
We are looking for two amazing First Year Representatives
to help us with organizing both QCC and the 38th Annual
I.C.B.C. Final Weekend. Contact us to get more information
on how you can become a part of the I.C.B.C. family!
INTER-COLLEGIATE
BUSINESS CASE
COMPETITION
JOSEPHINE KOOPMAN
[email protected]
CONNIE LI
[email protected]
GET INVOLVED
-
H
OW TO GET
INVOLVED
APPLY
Boasting over 50 committees, there is a position suited for almost everyone’s skills and interests. There will be multiple times throughout
the year to apply for executive positions, starting with Frosh Hiring.
Conference executives will hire a new set of members shorty after their
event, while Internal Committees and Businesses will hire throughout
the month of March.
ATTEND
There is a plethora of events at Queen’s — whether it’s a conference,
competition, social, or networking event. Conferences will enable
you to learn more about a certain topic — sports, fashion, or international business to name a few. Keep an eye on the Commerce Portal
to stay up-to-date with events happening around Queen’s.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteering can give you a feel for different opportunities or allow you
to get involved in ComSoc’s philanthropic initiatives. You can volunteer
at a conference or join one of the Community Activities committees in
local, national, and international initiatives. In addition, volunteering is
a great way to prove to co-chairs that you have an interest in their executive if you decide to apply in the future.
RUN
In September, you can run to be your Year President. The Year President organizes events and represents the year at ComSoc Assembly.
Other elected positions are voted upon in the winter, usually in February during the Commerce Society Elections - the exact timing is determined by the Chief Policy and Returning Officer. For more information
on elections, refer to the next section.
H
OW TO RUN FOR AN
ELECTED POSITION
Each candidate may appoint a campaign team limited to one campaign manager and an unlimited
number of volunteers, given that none of these individuals are running for any other elected position.
To promote themselves, candidates can make a short
write-up to be placed in an official election e-mail
sent out by the Society President in addition to the
opportunity to participate in classroom speeches.
Outside of this, the world is your playground! Acceptable types of promotion include posters, buttons,
brochures, Facebook events, and websites. Methods
of promotion that have not been pre-approved must
be approved by the Chief Policy and Returning Officer, TARYN MASON ([email protected]).
Voting will be done using an electronic voting system managed by the School of Business. A 65% plus
C
one-majority vote of “yes” is required for a successful
individual acclamation.
“
Running for YEAR PRESIDENT is by far
the BEST OPPORTUNITY to participate
in an elected position in first-year.
”
Elections will kick off within the first few weeks of
classes. If successful, you’ll get a chance to cozy up
to ComSoc Assembly, meet upper years, and plan
social events for your year. You also get to represent
your entire class as a voting member at Assembly.
There is also another opportunity to run for the rest
of elected Assembly positions in March Hiring. More
information will be provided on the ComSoc Portal
announcements in February.
ONFERENCE BURSARIES
ComSoc is proud of its long standing tradition of supporting students to achieve their goals and attend worldclass conferences and competitions regardless of their financial situation. The ComSoc Bursary Program is
funded jointly by the Queen’s Commerce Society and the Commerce program. Bursaries are available to any
full-time student, in any year of the program, who would like to attend a conference of competition (whether
internal to Queen’s or hosted by another organization). They’re a great way to save money and learn at the
same time!
For internal conferences and competitions (those
run by a ComSoc committee), the Internal Bursary
reimburses you for the 50% of the total delegate fee.
These bursaries are designed to alleviate financial
burden and allow Commerce students to participate in ComSoc conferences and competitions. As
such, the bursary is awarded based on demonstrated financial need, the desire to attend the conference or competition, extracurricular involvement
in university, and year of study.
For external conferences and competitions (those
hosted by non-ComSoc organizations), the External Subsidy reimburses you for the 50% of the total
costs to attend, up to a maximum of $500. Total
costs include both delegate fees and relevant travel and accommodations expenses. These subsidies
are designed to encourage model Commerce students to attend conferences and competition extracurricular involvement in university, and year
of study. For more information, head to comsoc.
queensu.ca and access the Bursary Portal under
Conferences & Competitions.
Don’t
LikeAAnything
Here?
HAVE
CLUB IDEA?
CREATE YOUR OWN!
Create your Own!
Contact
CONTACTOmbudsperson
OMBUDSPERSON
Harry Smith
University Ombudsman
NIKI KALERGIS
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Phone: 613 533 6495
RECEIVE ADVISORY
Advisory
Board
BOARD CLEARANCE
PRESENT TO ASSEMBLY
FOR RATIFICATION
Assembly
MICHAEL HASSAR
[email protected]
EMLYN FOLKES, SPEAKER
[email protected]
Tips on Creating your Own Club:
1) Find others who may be interested in your
idea! Garnering support will give you an idea of
Find others who may be interested in
how attractive your club may be if ratified.
your idea! Garnering support will give
2) attractive your club
you an idea of how
may be if ratified.3)
“
If you have any further questions about getting involved, contact ComSoc’s
Human Resources Officer, ELLEN BURSEY ([email protected]). If
you have questions about any individual committee, contact the committee’s
co-chairs with your questions.
”
C
OMMERCE
RESOURCES
COMMERCE COUNSELLOR
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION OFFICER
MARISSA PIRIBAUER ([email protected])
COUNSELLOR
Goodes Hall RoomCOMMERCE
LL144
JOHN SIBBALD ([email protected])
COMMERCE COUNSELLOR
While Queen’s offers many opportunities for engagement and learning,
they can also be a source
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
of stress. Commerce students are supported by
an on-site counsellor in Goodes. Appointments
are booked on the Commerce Portal.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Supporting students by building an inclusive
environment within and around ComSoc. Contact HUMAN
the DIO RESOURCES
if you have ideas
for initiatives, or
OFFICER
for help connecting to LGBTQ/cultural minority communities on campus.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
OMBUDSPERSON
NIKI KALERGIS ([email protected])
([email protected]) COMMERCE COUNSELLOR
The ombudsperson is an impartial body of the
Have a concern about your success in the interCommerce Society who serves the individuview process? The HRO is the go-to person for
al student. IfOFFICER
you have questions about how to
HUMAN RESOURCES
support related to ComSoc hiring grievances.
get involved in the society or need assistance in
finding a support service, the Obuddy can proconfidential
and empathetic advice.
DIVERSITYvide
AND
INCLUSION
ELLEN BURSEY
The Techplex is a QSB resource for computing, printing, and office-related
services. For more information, visit TECHPLEX.QSB.CA or contact:
[email protected].
The CORE fund is used to enrich the Commerce experience by supporting
student ideas. Past examples include TVs in breakout rooms, easels for conferences, and business-related magazine subscriptions in Goodes Hall. Visit
COMSOC.QUEENSU.CA/?Q=ADVISORY-BOARD for the proposal form.
CORE
FUND
S
COMSOC SOCIAL
START-UP GUIDE
The Commerce Society has numerous social media accounts for various purposes.
Get connected now to make sure that you never miss a thing!
f l i
/COMMERCESOCIETY
Make sure to join the Official
Queen’s Commerce 2019 group
as well!
TILT.COM is an easy way to collect
money from groups of people without
the hassle or fees associated with bank
transfers and other payment methods.
Download the app on your phone and
follow the Commerce Society account
at: TAPS.IO/COMSOC.
@COMMERCESOCIETY
Catch up on live tweets from
assembly meetings and stay
up-to-date on ComSoc events!
QUEEN’S COMMERCE
SOCIETY
LinkedIn is 100% essential at
Queen’s Commerce. Follow
the ComSoc company page.
@COMMERCESOCIETY
A lot of great things happen at
Goodes Hall. Follow ComSoc
on Instagram to be informed.
COMSOC.QUEENSU.CA
The Commerce Society website
is your go-to place to get involved. Check out the Current
positions page (http://comsoc.
queensu.ca/?q=current-positions) for frosh hiring at the beginning of the school year.
On the website, you can also
find upcoming events, news,
and other useful resources!
Queen’s Commerce Conference
Competition Event Schedule
SEP
Queen’s Case Competition (hosted by I.C.B.C.)
Kingston
Queen’s Commerce Leadership Summit
Kingston
Queen’s Self-Evaluative Learning Forum
Kingston
Queen’s Conference on the Business Environment Today
Kingston
Queen’s Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship
Kingston
Queen’s Women in Leadership Conference
Kingston
Queen’s Leadership, Excellence and Development Conference
Kingston
DECA Queen’s Invitational
Kingston
Queen’s Business Forum on the Fashion Industry
Kingston
Queen’s Finance Association Conference
Toronto
Queen’s Technology and Media Association Competition
Toronto
Queen’s Commerce Corporate Challenge
Kingston
Queen’s Marketing Association Conference
Kingston
Inter Collegiate Business Competition
Kingston
Queen’s Conference on International Business
Toronto
Queen’s Entrepreneurs’ Competition
Kingston
Queen’s Sports Industry Conference
Kingston
Queen’s Conference on the Entertainment Industry
Kingston
Queen’s Commerce Automotive Representatives
Kingston
Queen’s Agency Day
Toronto
Queen’s Conference on Business and Mining
Kingston
Commerce and Engineering Environmental Conference
Kingston
Queen’s Conference on Business Technology
& Technology
Kingston
Queen’s Accounting Week
Kingston
Queen’s Consulting Week
Kingston
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
QCC
QCLS
QSELF
Q'BET
QACE
QWIL
QLEAD
DECA
QBFFI
QFAC
QTMA
Q3C
QMAC
I.C.B.C.
QCIB
QEC
QSIC
QCEI
QCAR
QMAA
QCBM
CEEC
QCBT
QAA
QCA
143 Union Street, Goodes Hall,
Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6
www.comsoc.queensu.ca
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