In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness month (October), Camosun’s School of Business is hosting its third annual “Pink Out” event Friday, September 30. Students will put into practise their burgeoning business skills to demonstrate social awareness and responsibility while advocating for a community cause.

Media are invited to attend the “Introduction to Management” classes for a photo opportunity to capture over 100 students “in the pink.”

Date Friday, September 30
Time 12:15am – 12:45
Place Room 124, Liz Ashton Campus Centre at Camosun’s (LACC) Interurban Campus
Map http://camosun.ca/about/campus-maps.html#iu

The Governor General’s Collegiate Bronze medal has been awarded to Lisa Koronko who has achieved a perfect 9.0 GPA, representing straight A+ grades in every course for her Diploma in Business Administration - Finance Option, and is given annually to the top academic graduate(s) from a two-year or longer program.

Lisa was presented with her medal at the Spring 2011 Graduation Ceremony held June 17.

Congratulations to Lisa and all the Camosun College graduates!

Congratulations to the School of Business students who have earned their placement on the Dean's Honour Roll for Winter 2011!

The Dean's Honour Roll recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of students enrolled in full-time Camosun College programs. The School of Business would like to congratulate the following students who achieved a term GPA of 8.0 or higher out if 9.0 (12 credits or more completed).

There may be ways to take the life out of a zombie, but you can't take the entrepreneurial spirit out of Camosun business students!

Victoria’s Copeland Communications employed a unique contest earlier this year to select candidates for marketing internship positions at the agency. The result was a show of talent, plus a lot of fun and social media buzz for both the agency and the contestants.

Two Camosun business students—Cale Frombach and Bryan Dwyer—secured sought-after internship positions. Dwyer finished his second year of the Business Administration – Marketing diploma program earlier this month. Those credits transfer to year three of Camosun’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program which Dwyer is enrolled in for September. First-up - his internship position at Copeland Communications which starts April 25.

Camosun College business students bring home medals.

A team of business students from Camosun College came home with medals after participating in the 22nd Annual British Columbia Business Simulation Competition in Kelowna, BC March 25-27. Okanagan College’s School of Business hosted the event.

The spirit was collegial and the rivalry resolute when student teams took centre stage to pit business skills against one another and put learning into competitive practice.

The fundraising drive of Camosun golf students scores $3,000+ for college's scholarship coffers.

April showers didn't rain on anyone's golf game or the celebratory mood at last month's 15-year anniversary of Camosun College's Golf Management program.

Each year, as part of their Tournament and Event Management class, first-year golf management students organize and run a charity tournament. This year’s tournament, held at The Westin Bear Mountain Golf course, was particularly special as it marked the 15-year anniversary of Camosun’s two-year Golf Management program.

The IBC is a key component of the School of Business’ first-year curriculum. First-year students form teams early in the school year to develop business ideas with a tourism focus. The IBC showcase is the culmination of integrating key business concepts, teamwork and skills learned from first-semester courses. The final projects are presented to their peers, teachers and industry leaders in this annual event.

Camosun College business students continue the climb to success.

Business students from Camosun DECA took two awards at a Washington state conference in February. Camosun’s team was one of six colleges and university competing in 15 business simulation categories. The Career Development Conference is an annual event held this year in Spokane, Washington, February 17-19, 2011.

Camosun students Charlene Caldwell and Peter Tikk took first and third place, respectively, in the Hospitality Marketing and Restaurant, Food Service Management business simulation competition. The competition includes the completion of a comprehensive exam and a role-playing business case solution presented to a panel of judges. Shari Corrigan is Camosun’s DECA faculty instructor and mentor."This was a particularly impressive win for Camosun as it was the third time in as many years that our students placed in the competition," says Corrigan.

Indigenous Tourism Perspectives course at Camosun gets to the relational heart of community tourism planning

A learning lab simulation takes Camosun College students beyond the classroom to a greater understanding of the complexities of community-based tourism planning.
An innovative approach to learning at Camosun’s School of Business taught everyone a great deal, says Dianne Biin, program leader of the Indigenous Business Leadership diploma program.

Students in this Fall's MARK 235 and MARK 220 (Integrated Marketing Project) have been working in teams to develop an integrated marketing communications and sales plan to help the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation promote its annual Festival of Trees event.

The students presented to Rod Smith, BCCHF’s Director of Philanthropy Vancouver Island, on Tuesday, November 23. Rod was very impressed with the quality of the presentations and the creative ideas the students proposed for the Foundation. “There are ideas here that we will definitely look at implementing for next year’s Festival. Thank you so much.” says Rod.

The students also organized a community project, collecting new or gently used toy donations for BC Children's Hospital and Santa's Anonymous.

Hospitality and Tourism class act at School of Business Awards

Business students' achievements recognized by faculty, industry, donors and peers.

Camosun College’s School of Business, in partnership with Camosun College Foundation, recognized student achievement at its annual awards ceremony Monday, November 29. This year, a record number of 105 students benefited from more than $60,650 in financial awards, prizes and scholarships.

January 27-29, 2011

Develop your leadership, networking and competition skills at Collegiate DECA - Camosun's Leadership Conference, Thursday, January 27th to Saturday, January 29th in Victoria, BC.

Hosted by the Collegiate Deca – Camosun College Chapter, the conference is focused on enhancing your skill set in the business sector. Through exposure to a variety of social events, keynote speakers, and case competitions, the conference helps students with professional and personal growth. For more information, download the brochure at http://bus.camosun.bc.ca/pdf/CCLC.pdf (pdf 268kb)

Registration starts November 1, 2010 and is limited to 150 attendees.
The cost per person is $150, social events and lunch during conference events are included. Register early to confirm your space and social event preferences!
E-MAIL DECAcamosun@gmail.com TO START THE REGISTRATION PROCESS!

Did you know that apart from the student Pub, the 2nd year Hotel and Restaurant Management students run the Dunlop House Restaurant?

Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays for lunch (except Reading Break) from October through March between 11:00am and 1:30pm the restaurant features licensed casual fine dining utilizing award winning locally sourced, organic, and sustainable offerings, many in a variety of sizes, at affordable prices.

Reservations are recommended BUT a limited number of tables are kept reservation free for people on the go. For reservations or information please call: 250 370-3144

Congratulations to the School of Business students who have earned their placement on the Dean's Honour Roll for Spring 2010!

The Class of 2017 came for a visit last week.
On Friday, June 18, Camosun welcomed 39 fifth grade students and their teachers, who left Vic West Elementary for a half-day field trip to Camosun’s Interurban campus. The visit was coordinated by Larry Chung, program leader for Camosun’s Business Administration program, and Co-operative Education student ambassador, Alycia Lowdon.

Matchmaking adds up
Camosun's Accounting department hosted its 3rd annual "Chartered Accountants Local Firms Recruiting Night" at the Interurban campus this week.

Congratulations Business Grads! You can be proud your new credentials meet the highest standards of industry and government employers. Soon you’ll join the 93% of Camosun alumni who are employed or continuing with further studies.

Alyssa Hansen, Jonathan Lee, Stephanie Hayes, Hake Martin and Garrett Marcellus

Congratulations to Dailene Sivertson, second-year Camosun business student. She and her Victoria rink of Simone Brosseau, Jessie Sanderson and Brandi Tinkler received an early New Year present by winning the final game at the B.C. Junior Men's and Women's Curling Championship at Juan de Fuca Curling Club. Playing in her sixth consecutive B.C. Junior Women's Curling Championship, she was flawless in leading her team to the provincial crown with a 7-1 decision over Jennifer Gerow from Vernon.

The Sivertson rink advances to the Canadian junior championships Jan. 14-24 in Sorel-Tracey, Quebec.