Greater China Society

Please contact Takford Mau if you have any questions. Thanks!

Upcoming events:

Friday, October 12 – Industry-Targeted Networking Cocktails and Dinner
Description: Now that you’ve had some time to focus your career goals, network with GCS members with similar interests. This is a great opportunity to learn job hunt secrets from second years and build your targeted career hunt network. Meet with 1st and 2nd year club members in your industry and look for a 2nd year mentor. Separate locations by industry.
Time and location: 6pm (preliminary), TBD

Friday, October 6 – Home Social
Description: Celebrate the end of midterms and reconnect with your GCS community in a cozy, relaxed environment at Rebecca’s home.
Time and location: 8pm (preliminary), Rebecca’s home
Participation: Members are invited to bring significant others, and are asked to bring a drink or snack to share with others. Stay tuned for GCS emails with more details.

Friday, November 9 – Alumni Dinner
Description: You’ve spent the term becoming a business and career hunt expert – now it’s time to meet successful alumns in your industry. Learn about what’s going on on the ground in your industry and build your network beyond the CBS walls.
Time and location: 8pm (preliminary), TBD

Saturday, December 1 – Home Social
Description: Experience Steve’s hospitality during this is your last chance to hang out with your old GCS friends before diving into exam season and then heading off to your exotic winter destinations.
Time and location: 8pm (preliminary), Steve’s home
Participation: Members are invited to bring significant others, and are asked to bring a drink or snack to share with others. Stay tuned for GCS emails with more details.

Previous Events

Saturday, September 8 – Kickoff Reception
Description: This year’s inaugural event will be held in the GCS’s newly branded “home social” format, hosted by GCS officers at their homes to help members get to know each other in a cozy, relaxed environment. The Kickoff Reception will be hosted by Nicolas in his stylish apartment.
Time and location: 8pm-10:30pm, 615 W172 Apt 6E
Participation: Members are invited to bring friends from CBS interested in the GCS and significant others, and are asked to bring a drink or snack to share with others. Stay tuned for GCS emails with more details.

Thursday, September 13 – Kickoff Meeting
Description: Learn how you can participate in and lead GCS activities at the year’s first full meeting.
Time and location: 1pm-2pm, U307
Participation: Anyone interested in joining the GCS is invited.

Monday, September 17 – Workshop: Living and Studying in the USA
Description: Learn how to get the most out of your time in the USA. A panel discussion by 2nd year members and role-play workshop are followed by an open question forum.
Time and location: 6pm-7pm, U332
Participation: This event is open to members only.

Friday, September 21 – Mid-Autumn Festival Party
Description: Celebrate this traditional Chinese holiday by savouring mooncakes in the moonlight as you get to know your GCS community in a premium outdoor party space.
Time and location: 8pm (preliminary), Boat Basin (preliminary)
Participation: Members are invited to bring interested friends from the greater Columbia community. Stay tuned for GCS emails with more details.

Thursday, September 27 – Student Career Panel
Description: Learn from second years who want share their summer internship experiences in a variety of industries to help you figure out your industry interests and plan your summer internship goals. This is the kickoff to the GCS’s program to help students interested in the Greater China Region and students from the Greater China Region achieve their summer internship goals.
Time and location: 5:45pm (preliminary), Uris or Warren
Participation: This event is open to members only. Stay tuned for GCS emails with more details.