{"id":532,"date":"2011-11-01T00:44:12","date_gmt":"2011-11-01T00:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.unsw.edu.au\/agsm-student-news\/?p=532"},"modified":"2011-11-01T00:44:12","modified_gmt":"2011-11-01T00:44:12","slug":"agsm-mba-programs-newsletter-%e2%80%93-week-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.unsw.edu.au\/agsm-student-news\/blog\/2011\/11\/agsm-mba-programs-newsletter-%e2%80%93-week-8\/","title":{"rendered":"AGSM MBA Programs Newsletter \u2013 Week 8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em><strong>Information for all Students:<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unsw.edu.au\/events\/db\/2011\/11\/entrepreneur.html\">Meet the Entrepreneur &#8211; State of Play<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/p>\n<p>What are the myths and realities about the VC industry in Australia, how does it compare to the rest of the world, and does the quality of entrepreneurship and innovation in Australia &#8220;stack up&#8221;?<br \/>\nFor further information please contact CIE on (02) 9385 9730<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><strong>The Marketing in Asia Speaker Series<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Marketing in Asia Speaker Series<\/strong> is a forum where academic experts and industry leaders can meet and exchange ideas on the most pressing and exciting marketing issues in the Asia-Pacific region.<\/p>\n<p>On\u00a0<strong>Wednesday, November 23nd<\/strong>, the School of Marketing of UNSW presents for the Marketing in Asia Speaker Series, <strong>Achal Agarwal, President of North Asia Region for Kimberly-Clark&#8217;s<\/strong> consumer business in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea and Japan.<\/p>\n<p>Achal will be discussing <strong>&#8220;Building Brands in China&#8221;<\/strong> and\u00a0provide insights on how Chinese consumers are evolving and the need for marketers to adapt their strategies to these changes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker: <\/strong>Achal Agarwal, President of North Asia Region for Kimberly-Clark&#8217;s consumer business in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea and Japan<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Wednesday , 23rd of November 2011<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time : <\/strong>12pm &#8211; 1:30 pm (refreshments and light snacks will be provided)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location : <\/strong>6th floor,\u00a0ASB Lounge,\u00a0UNSW Kensington Campus<\/p>\n<p><strong>Title : <\/strong>\u201cBuilding Brands in China\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">RSVP: <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Veronica Bona<\/p>\n<p>M: 04 26 25 2712<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:asbspeakerseries@unsw.edu.au\">asbspeakerseries@unsw.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p>**Seats are limited.<\/p>\n<h2>Australian School of Business &#8211;\u00a0Annual Alumni cocktail event<\/h2>\n<p>Each November alumni and Sydney\u2019s business elite gather for an evening of fine food and networking at the Annual Alumni Cocktail Event.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s guest speaker is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.asb.unsw.edu.au\/futurestudents\/information\/alumni\/Pages\/AnnSherry.aspx\">Ann Sherry<\/a>, AO is one of Australia\u2019s most respected business leaders. She is also a member of the Australian School of Business Advisory Council.<\/p>\n<p>Ann has had an extensive career in banking and is now successfully running Australasia\u2019s largest cruise ship operation, Carnival Australia.<\/p>\n<p>Ann will speak on the Topic: Managing risk in a risky world.<\/p>\n<p>Please click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.asb.unsw.edu.au\/futurestudents\/information\/alumni\/Pages\/default.aspx\">here<\/a> for more information and how to book tickets.<\/p>\n<h2>Perth: Twilight Sailing Race and Dinner, 14 Dec<\/h2>\n<p>Save the date! The ASB alumni and current students end-of-year Twilight Sailing Race and Dinner is fast approaching!<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> 5:30pm <strong>Wednesday 14 December 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, Keane&#8217;s Point, Hobb&#8217;s Place, Peppermint Grove WA<\/p>\n<p>Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club is kindly providing us with three boats and three captains to enter the twilight race \u2013 what an opportunity! All we need to do is sit back, enjoy a glass of champagne with a few canap\u00e9s and hopefully finish 1, 2 and 3!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dinner and drinks at the Club will follow (pay as you go).<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $20 per person upon registration \u2013 to cover drinks and nibbles on the boat.<\/p>\n<p>Invitations including details on how to register will be sent to all WA alumni and students soon.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Hands Across the Water charity event<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In January 2011, one of our Exec MBA Alumni, Daniel Murray, will be cycling more than 1,600 km across Thailand in just 16 days to help support Hands Across The Water, a small charity that supports several orphanages in Thailand. On top of the bike riding, Daniel has made a commitment to raise $20,000 to donate directly to the charity to continue developing the orphanage projects. To raise this money, Daniel is holding a charity cocktail event on November 10 at the Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel.<\/p>\n<p>The night will include:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Live Skype to the orphanage so we can speak to the kids we are supporting<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Michaela A K Baranov performing live<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Over $5,000 worth of prizes to give away:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Accommodation &amp; cruise in Hervey Bay<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; $300 sailing cruise on Sydney Harbour<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Signed cricket bats from Michael Clarke &amp; Michael Hussey &amp; many, many more<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Win great prizes with Pluck-a-Platy &amp; your chance pick a wish to come true for the kids<\/p>\n<p>Financially we have ensured $50 from every ticket &amp; 100%of funds on the night will go directly to the charity. This is in line with Hands Across The Water&#8217;s ongoing commitment to ensuring 100% of donors money goes to helping the children.<\/p>\n<p>So what are you waiting for, book your ticket <a href=\"http:\/\/www.handsacrossthewateraustralia.evolveshop.com.au\/\">here<\/a> today!<\/p>\n<h2>Alumni Events<\/h2>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">November\u00a02011<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>AGSM Careers Networking Event &#8211; Perth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>3 November 2011<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s Connect<\/p>\n<p>Level 14, 240 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.asb.unsw.edu.au\/alumni\/events\/upcomingevents\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Register Now<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.asb.unsw.edu.au\/alumni\/events\/Pages\/eventdetails.aspx?campid=66bb491d-79de-e011-a655-005056832496\">More Information<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Annual Alumni Cocktail Event<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>9 November 2011<\/p>\n<p>The Ivy, 320 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2034<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.asb.unsw.edu.au\/alumni\/events\/upcomingevents\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Register Now<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.asb.unsw.edu.au\/alumni\/events\/Pages\/eventdetails.aspx?campid=a892a8ce-23cd-e011-b38f-005056832496\">More Information<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>AGSM Careers Networking Event &#8211; Canberra<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>17 November 2011<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s Connect<\/p>\n<p>Level 2, 8 Brindabella Circuit, Canberra, ACT, 2609, Australia<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.asb.unsw.edu.au\/alumni\/events\/upcomingevents\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Register Now<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.asb.unsw.edu.au\/alumni\/events\/Pages\/eventdetails.aspx?campid=5d8d8d72-cae4-e011-8449-005056830908\">More Information<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em><strong><strong><strong>Information for Session 3 Students:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<h2><strong><strong><strong>Melbourne Students \u2013 Melbourne Cup Day information<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Arrangements have been made for the Corporate Finance and Marketing Management classes that are held on the Public Holiday in Melbourne on Tuesday 1<sup>st<\/sup> of November to be moved to the following day, Wednesday 2nd November at the same times.<\/p>\n<p>Please consult with your instructors should you have any questions.<\/p>\n<h2>Online Course Materials<\/h2>\n<p>Electronic copies of the course materials for GDM &amp; 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