Term Two: week six update

From Susan Steer, Admissions Manager

World Cup Final – Monday 7am

Argentina vs Germany: We will be playing the world cup final match in the classroom at 7am, Monday morning. Come in early, bring your breakfast/share a breakfast at halftime, and watch the game!

Exchange applications and interviews

Reminder: MBA exchange applications close 5.00pm Monday 14 July at the Exchange Office. (Note: If you provided a letter of reference as part of your application process, we can add it to your exchange application: please see Susan or Olga to get a copy).

Interviews will take place on Friday 18 July

• Interviewers: Claire Ramsay, Graeme France
• Venue: International Office meeting room
• First Interview: 12.10pm
• Interview length: 15 - 20 minutes

Applicants will be asked to prepare and deliver a short pitch (3-4 minutes max) on the following:

• Why I chose my selected institutions (please have 2-3 choices in mind)
• How do I see the International Exchange as an opportunity for myself, and
• What would be the benefits to the University of Otago for investing in my exchange

Toastmasters

Jamie will be back for another toastmasters session on Thursday at 11.30am.

Dunedin Young Professionals - Information Session & Re-launch Party

Members of the DYP committee will be coming in to tell you about their networking group with information on membership and events for the rest of the year. Time to be confirmed.

They will be re-launching the start of their year at a re-launch party at Alibi in the Octagon on Friday at 5pm, all welcome.

Finance Quiz 2

Friday 18 July, 9:30-11:30am, MBA classroom

Bloomberg Aptitude Test

Bloomberg will be at the Business School on 22nd and 23rd July to offer free Bloomberg Aptitude Test (BAT) sessions for students. This will be particularly useful for those students who are currently studying finance, and Anindya has recommended taking this test.

Please see the attached information about the BAT and how to register. There is limited capacity so register asap to ensure you get a place. You can also find out more about the Bloomberg terminal and how it may benefit you.

Marketing Individual report

Due on Monday 21st July.

Optional Open Lecture – Thursday, 5.15pm

"Future Visions: Ecology, Economics at the End of the World". Dr Andrew Shepherd, Centre for Theology and Public Issues. Burns 2 Lecture Theatre.