CUS - UBC Commerce Undergraduate Society

🗣️Calling all Sauder students!🚨

Yes, you heard it right—CUS is hiring! If you’re eager to explore leadership opportunities, this is your chance!

𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞:
📈AVP Finance (1)
🙋🏻‍♂️AVP Student Engagement (1)

📌Check the link in our bio for the hiring package and more info on the application process!

📎Apply by 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐏𝐒𝐓. Send applications to 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴@𝗰𝘂𝘀.𝗰𝗮

UBC has transitioned to a new course enrolment system called Workday Student, and your Undergraduate Society would like to know what your experience has been so far.

Has it been great, good, bad, ugly, or...? Tell us so we can share your opinion with your faculty and UBC, and advocate for improved features, tools and support for the platform.

As a token of appreciation for your time, you’ll have the opportunity to enter a draw to win 1 of 12 $25 gift-cards at the end of the survey.

If you have any questions about this survey or would like to chat further about how this data will be used, please reach out to [email protected].
The survey will close on September 25, 2024!

🤔 Do you have extraordinary stories and experiences worth sharing? Keen to inspire💡and impart your words of wisdom 🧠 on fellow Sauder students? 🎓 WELL THEN THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE YOUR MARK! THE CUS WANTS YOU! 🫵

🙌 Introducing COMM-STREET, the CUS’s first ever student-focused podcast!🎙️

👀 Coming this 🍂 fall 2024...

📌Fill out the Google Form pitching us your episode idea found in the linktree in our bio!

⚠️👔𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝟐 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧!⚠️

Do you want to increase your engagement with BCOM students and receive priority consideration for CSIF? Do you want to receive $2000 funding? Well, then this is your sign to apply to become a CUS affiliated club!

🤝Let’s partner up and take your events and student extracurricular experiences to the next level! 📈💯

𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟮 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀:
🔗Head to the link in our bio to find the application package
🔎Carefully review the application package to see if your club is eligible
📧Submit all deliverables by June 22nd 11:59PM (PDT) to [email protected]
✍️Sign up for presentations

Don’t wait! Get your applications in today!

📱Calling all techies!!!🗣️

Are you someone that loves all things computers and IT? Are you looking to put your tech skills to good use? Well, the CUS needs YOU! 🫵

📥 CUS is hiring‼️

Open positions:
👉 IT Associates (2)

📨 Applications NOW OPEN. Send your application by May 22nd at 10 PM. Hiring package in our bio 🔗

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 - The CUS is now hiring for our Coffee Chats program COMMERCE CONNECTIONS ☕️

After a long wait, mentee applications are finally open for CUS Coffee Chats! If you are a little lost and want some guidance with your university journey and future career paths, sign up to be a 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘 for 1-on-1 chats with experienced Sauder students 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 20𝘁𝗵! (link in bio)

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 - The CUS is back with our Coffee Chats program COMMERCE CONNECTIONS ☕️

Do you have lots of experiences and want to provide guidance to younger Sauder students? Sign up to be a 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗥 and help make a difference in someone’s life! 👩‍💼👨‍💼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 18𝘁𝗵! (link in bio)

Are you a little lost and want some guidance with your university journey and future career paths? Sign up to be a 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘 for 1-on-1 chats with experienced Sauder students 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻!

Spots are limited, so make sure you apply ASAP! 👀

🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Sauder Experience? Join Commerce Connections, CUS' Exclusive Mentorship Program!

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 🗂️
Commerce Connections is a mentorship program designed for students to connect and navigate the ins and outs of life at Sauder. Whether you have questions or want to share your experiences about getting involved, making friends, or managing your schedule, this is the place to be. Think of it as an opportunity to build valuable connections, learn from your peers, and, of course, enjoy FREE COFFEE!

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 📅
Mentor Applications Open: Sunday, October 15
Mentee Applications Open: Tuesday, October 17

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐤𝐬? 🔍
We will be hosting a kickoff event during the last week of October exclusively for those who've signed up as mentors or mentees. Expect pastries, baked goodies, and, of course...coffee! Plus, there will be a big raffle to celebrate the end of the program, open only to participants.

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🕐
This exciting mentorship program runs from November 2023 to March 2024, giving you ample time to make the most of this invaluable experience. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enhance your Sauder journey!

Calling all athletes! 🏆🤩 Join the Interfaculty Sports Day where you can compete for a prize of $150!

Build a team of 4-5 (or signup with less and we will put you in a team) and compete against other teams to earn points for the INTERFACULTY CUP! 🏆🥇ALL FACULTIES ARE WELCOME!!! 🥇🏆

Sign-up with the link in bio!

🎉 SAUDER GIVES BACK HAS REACHED ITS FINALE!! 🏁👏

🌟 17 unique opportunities
🤝 Collaborations with 5 CUS services/clubs
🤗 Partnered with 9 organizations
💖 Supported 4 incredible causes

🙌 A massive thank you to all our incredible volunteers who made Sauder Give Back possible! 🌟 Special shoutout to the amazing CUS service and clubs for an unforgettable collaboration. 🤝 This success was a result of everyone’s hard work and dedication. 💪

🙌 A massive THANK YOU to all our incredible volunteers who made Sauder Give Back possible! 🌟 Special shoutout to the amazing CUS services and clubs for an unforgettable collaboration. 🤝 This success was a result of everyone’s hard work and dedication. 💪

Hey Sauder! Are you looking for a sweet treat between classes? Stop by our bake sale on Tuesday to celebrate Sauder Gives Back!

For a minimum donation of $2, you can take away a baked good created by a volunteer baker from our community. All proceeds will go towards The Dugout – a community space for patrons of the Downtown Eastside. Cash and e-transfer accepted.

📆 Date: Tuesday, October 3rd
⏰ Time: 12-2pm
📍 Venue: CPA Hall

See you there! 🍰🍪🍩🧁🥧

Hey Sauder 👋

📣 CUS is launching a 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 along with . A donation box is set up at the CUS lounge 📦

Learn more about 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐫
“Our work – empowering women and gender-diverse individuals into the workforce by providing them with professional attire, career services, and skills development programs – is made possible by our donors, corporate partners, and thousands of volunteers.”

𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 👕
- Modern business suits and blazers
- Modern and professional pants, skirts and dresses
- Scarves
- Jewellery
- Professional handbags in neutral colours
- Professional outerwear
- Professional footwear (we love flats, too!)
- Unopened nylons and undergarments new with tags

‼️ FUNDING ALERT ‼️

The Commerce Student Initiative Fund (CSIF) is now open for applications!

🔊What is CSIF? 🔊
CSIF wants to take your ideas to the next level. CSIF is a $55,000 fund that aims to help promising student ideas. We welcome applications from individuals and teams that want to positively impact the Sauder community. We will also be providing a new support to selected initiatives: a mentorship program that will pair teams or individuals with Sauder alumni.

🫵 How do I apply 🫵
Submit your application through the form linked in our bio, in which you will provide us with insights on your initiative and expected budget. Once selected, teams and individuals will have the opportunity to present in front of the CSIF committee.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCT. 13TH, 11:59 PM.

Stay tuned for our upcoming application clinics to help you make the best out of your ideas. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the CCF chair, Romain Leprêtre at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Want to rent a locker at Sauder? Locker rentals for the 2023W term are now live!

You can choose to rent a locker for either:
- Term 1
- Term 1 and Term 2
If you wish to only rent lockers for Term 2, there will be a separate event launched in Term 2 that will allow you to do so, please stay tuned for that instead

Upon receiving your order, the CUS Internal Portfolio will be in touch with you shortly regarding which locker you have been assigned for the 2023W term. Responses and assignments will be made every Sunday following the 1st on a rolling basis.

*These lockers are for Sauder students ONLY*

Thinking about volunteering? Looking to get more involved in your community? Let’s see what others have to say about Sauder Gives Back! 🤩

Sign up link in bio 😎

The CUS President, Equity Advisors and Ombudswoman are happy to announce their office hours for the year! 📆

📍𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤 𝙄 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙐𝙎 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩?
Your experience as a Sauder student, learn more about the CUS and its initiatives.

📍𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤 𝙄 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙨?
Your experience as a 2SLBGTQ+ student at Sauder, experiences within the CUS, any equity or accessibility issues you might be facing, or share any suggestions you have for the CUS!

📍𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤 𝙄 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙊𝙢𝙗𝙪𝙙𝙨𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣?
Any concerns about practicing ethical behavior in the CUS, decision-making, or abiding by CUS policies.
Please note: If you’re unable to make it to the drop-in time, please book an appointment with Hypatia through the Calendly in our bio.

Office hours will be drop-in at the Om budsperson’s Office in the CUS Lounge starting the week of September 25th. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Hey Sauder! Fall hiring season is here and we hope you’re all taking good care of yourselves 🍁📝

Are you feeling overwhelmed about application season? 😖 Need some guidance on best practices for cover letters and resumes? 📑

Join our HR Directors at the Application Drop-in Clinic to ask all your application-related questions.
𝙉𝙤 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣-𝙪𝙥𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙, 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙙𝙧𝙤𝙥 𝙗𝙮 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙋𝘼 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙕𝙤𝙤𝙢 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙠, 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙞𝙤!

Can’t make it to any of these times, or need some extra guidance? Check out our CUS Involvement Guide and CUS Application Process Guide (featuring our BRAND NEW interview question bank!) via the link in our bio 🤓

✨ 𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘾𝙐𝙎 𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 2023 ✨

This is your opportunity to CUStart your involvement in Canada’s largest business undergraduate society🫡👥

𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
First year Committee Chair
Second year Committee Chair
Podcast Lead
Podcast Editor
Creative marketing Director
Communications Director
CCF Director (3)
Financial Associates (2)
IT Associate

🫵 This is your chance to make the best of the upcoming year and join the CUS family. So send in those applications along our way. It’s been a long time coming Sauder.

🔗More information on how to apply is in our hiring package link in bio

📍𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟮, 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵𝗽𝗺 𝗣𝗦𝗧

Hey CUS! Are you looking for ways to give back to your community? 👥

Sauder Gives Back has returned for another year, this time with volunteer opportunities spanning over 2 weeks! From September 23rd to October 6th, join us in seizing these opportunities to build a long-term impact alongside your peers.

This year, our volunteer opportunities will focus on 4 main focuses: mental health 🧠, food security 🥗, education📚, and sustainability 🌱 – if any of these causes resonate with you, make sure to sign up for a slot to volunteer with us! We’ve got a full roster of opportunities lined up.

To sign up, fill in the form linked in our bio by September 22nd. Please make sure you register separately if you want to volunteer for more than one event.

See you there – we look forward to making an impact with you! ❤️

🚀Announcing... CUStart your Involvement 🚀

Attention all incoming 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀! This is for YOU! Come to CUStart Your Involvement on September 14th 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 6:00 - 7:30 𝗣𝗠 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗺 to find out what the CUS is really about and all the opportunities you have the chance to get involved in now.

Be sure to come for a complete rundown of all upcoming CUS hiring opportunities and meet various CUS services! This is also just an amazing time for you to get to know your peers 👋, meet your CUS executives⚡, and ask away any burning questions ❔you may have! There will also be engaging presentations on the UGO, BCC, and student life at Sauder.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: September 14th, 2023 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: In-Person at Birmingham

🛍️At the event, we are also doing a 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 for a $𝟮𝟬 AMAZON 𝗚𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗗!!

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿:
⭐Follow https://www.instagram.com/cusubc/ and like this post
⭐RSVP and attend the event
The winner will be announced at the end of the event. See you all there!

📣Giveaway ALERT 📣
Tired of waiting in long queues for your cup of coffee? You’re in luck! We are giving away a Keurig K-1500 Commercial Coffee Maker and the We’re Not Really Strangers game (one winner per item) 🤩🤩


How to enter: 
1. Be a Sauder student 
2. Follow on instagram
3. Tag your friends in the comments (1 comment = 1 entry)
4. Additional Entries: RSVP and attended CUStart (=10 entries) 

We also have surprise giveaways everyday only for people who stop by our Bizweek booth!😳🤫

CUS offers so many great opportunities for you to have a chance to get involved! If you are someone who is interested in learning about CUS services and gaining meaningful experiences in university, this is you chance to CUStart now!

📌 Be sure to come for a rundown of the CUS services offered from Sauder Sports, JDC Junior Dev, and NSCC to POITS, CUS Sustainability and much much more! This is also just an amazing time for you to get to know your peers 👋, meet your CUS executives⚡, and ask away any burning questions ❔you may have! There will also be engaging presentations on the UGO, BCC, and student life at Sauder.

🕐 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: September 14th, 2023 from 6-7:30pm
📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: In-Person at Birmingham

We also have FREE FOOD!!!😋😋

Bizweek is back and its bigger than EVER at Sauder! Get ready to dive into the excitement of Bizweek, the ultimate kickoff event at Sauder. From CUS-affiliated clubs and BIZworthy events, CUS Bizweek as you covered to start your year on the right foot.
👋 WHO: all sauder students are invited!
🤔 WHAT: the place for you to CUStart your Sauder involvement! Swing by the clubs booth to learn more about upcoming hiring opportunities and snag some fantastic freebies
📅WHEN: September 11-15, 11am to 2pm
📍 WHERE: Main Mall, right outside Henry Angus (Don't worry, rain plan is sorted too! CPA Hall and Birmingham Centre are our backup spots.) 🌟
The excitement is building! C U all every Soon as we get

Welcome Back🤩👋🏻

From 11am-2pm on September 11-15, we will be boothing in front of 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝘂𝘀 (𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴) on Main Mall.

At our booth, we will be offering CUSavings stickers to claim your discounts, free popcorn, a photo booth taking free film photos, and some cool CUSwag!🏃🏻‍♀️🔥

We can’t wait to see you all so soon!

You thought that was it for goodies?👀

We’re coming in hot with more yummy snacks for your first week of uni!🔥

Sign up to receive a goodie bag is Sept 8th at 6pm, and supply is limited so mark those calendars! Link will be in the bio that day!

Those who signed up can pick up the freebies at the CUS Bizweek booth between Sept 12 from 11am to 2pm. See you there! 🍬🍩🎉