March 10, 2004 | Culture 19 Calling All Photographers Outdoors Club’s Annual Photo Competition Coming Soon!! By D. Danskin The UNBC Outdoors Club will be hosting its annual Photo Competition March 22-26, in ‘Student Success Street’ (down by the regis- trar’s office - not the usual Wintergarden venue). Categories. will include Black and always popular, as last year over 150 pho- tographs were submitted. So if you fancy yourself a photographer, take this opportunity to share you creative genius with the rest of the UNBC community! Money raised will go towards the UNBC Outdoors Club for future trips. : The first Powder King bus trip went off without a hitch on February 28th. A full bus of 46 skiers and boarders (and 5 telemarkers . . . one of whom ‘sold out’ half way through the day) took advantage of the smokin’ opportu- nity to check out Northern BC’s ‘Powder Destination’. Although the ‘legendary’ pow- der was nowhere to be found, the soft- groomed conditions were enjoyed by all who The Wood Nymph Genevieve Young All genres of photographs Jan. 2004 are welcomed, not strictly ‘outdoorsy-type’ photos. Judging is done by staff and faculty members, based on overall impression (it’s for tun, ie) nothing technical is came out. Due to the large show of interest in ; p this trip, it is hoped that the Outdoors Club brought into it). can accommodate several bus trips to several destinations next season. The ‘Wax-It’ fundraiser held February 27th went well and raised ~$150! Thanks to our ‘club ski-techs’ Gerald and Grant for their professional assis- tance, and to everyone who organized, waxed and donated equipment. As always, UNBC Outdoors Club meetings are held every Thursday, 6pm, Rm 5-178, new members wel- come! Anyone requiring gear rentals can con- tact us via email: outdoorsclubminutes@yahoo.com. White, People and Places, Wildlife, Scenery, Sunrise /Sunset, and Action. The fee is $2 per photo and photography themed prizes (film, frames, albums, etc.) will be. awarded to the best photo and runner up photo in each cate- gory. All genres of photographs are welcomed, not strictly ‘eutdoorsy-type’ photos. Judging is done by staff and faculty members, based on overall impression (it’s for fun, so nothing technical is brought into it). This event is Students Can Travel by Jaime Sanchez, Student Assistant, UNBC International Centre International trade is one of the oldest branches of economics and one of the most impor- tant issues of the twenty first century. Students of Business degrees are already aware of the significance of seeking skills that aim at developing knowledge of commercial, managerial and marketing techniques involved in international business. In addition, business students also need an understanding of cultural differences, adaptability and flexibility. The UNBC International Centre offers Business students the opportunity to attain such skills with exchange programs geared towards international business. This article will be looking at the Jonkoping International Business School (JIBS) in Sweden and the Institut de Formation Internationale (IFI) in France, both of which are available to UNBC students for exchange. Swedish Business: Jonkoping is a strategic centre for busi- ness, communications, transport and law (The Swedish National Courts Administration is located here). Since its creation in 1994, the Jonkoping International Business School (JIBS) has become one of the most powerful busi- ness schools in Sweden. JIBS is partnered with three other schools to form the Jonkoping University, a unique educa- tional system in Sweden. Like IFI, JIBS has linked its academic programs with indus- tries so that students have the opportuni- ty to ‘work with host companies to solve teal problems faced by businesses. The French Connection: The Institut de Formation Internationale (IFI) belongs to the ESC Rouen Group, which encompasses a variety of different business schools. IFI uses a mix of academic and practical experiences in commercial, marketing and management operations required by international firms. Exchange students going to IFI can expect to be taking fourth year business courses in English (ie. European Business Studies) and French (ie. Law) along side French students. Located approximately 120 kilometres northwest of _ Paris, Rouen is home to about 106,000 people, not including the 500,000 residents in the surrounding sub- urbs. The city was a centre of the D-Day landings dur- ing World War II and remains the capital of the Upper Normandy region of France. Nestled along the Seine River, Rouen’s narrow cobblestone streets, Norman architecture and mild climate makes it an ideal city for experiencing French provincial life; even the chemical, oil, automotive, shipping and tourism industries in Rouen add to its vibrancy. Students will find it to be an exciting and welcoming city, well worth visiting while on exchange to IFI. 5 Exchange students at JIBS will find themselves cradled by countryside slopes and the south- ern shores of Lake Vattern, the second largest lake in Sweden. With’a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SME's) JIBS is recognized as the top business school in Northern Europe. Classes are delivered in English and exchange students are integrated with other international students as well as Swedish students. Student accom- modations are also integrated and the student “buddy” system allows exchange students the opportunity to befriend a Swede. Questions: If International Business is part of your academic interests, then an exchange with IFI or JIBS is what you need to attain a comprehensive set of skills. As with all exchange programs students are still eligible to receive Canadian, BC; or other Student Loans; some programs even offer bursaries for eligible students. So if you are interested in these or any other inter- national exchange programs visit the UNBC International Centre. For more information about IFI and JIBS see their respective websites at www.groupe.escrouen.fr_and www.hj.se/doc/229. Our next article will look at the University of Guanajuato, Mexico.