Call for new teammates: Join CEMS Alumni Board Team!

Let's build together long-term CEMSational experience in the Czech Republic! 

We invite especially fresh CEMS graduates and international Alumni to come on board :) 

What is our team doing?

• We keep the CEMS spirit is alive also after graduation.
• We organize regular CEMS Talks and CEMS Social gathering.
• We run CEMS Mentoring Programme.
• We collaborate closely with CEMS Club and CEMS MIM at VSE to enhance life-long CEMSational experience.
• Next year, CEMS celebrates 20 years at VSE, which brings vast amont of opportunities how to highlight CEMS Alumni! 

Who are we looking for?

• Event facilitators, 
• Creative thinkers, 
• Community Managers, 
• Marketing and PR experts, 
• Technical & IT Specialists.

Interested in joining? Please contact us at cemslumni@seznam.cz.

Your Alumni Board Team

Pavlina, Vojta, Kasia and Honza

Some News for Start of 2014

Dear CEMS Alumni in Prague and Czech Republic,

Firstly we would like to wish all of you fantastic 2014. As we think about more events for 2014, we would like to bring two different kinds of news to your attention.

1. CEMS Alumni from Prague and surroundings are interested to meet families of other Alumni and so there is a voting event open to choose a date for a Children Friendly Gathering of CEMS Alumni in near future (follow up on last years successful brunch where some alumni brought their partners and babies and it was great fun.) Please vote here: http://doodle.com/mvebkarnz2tkn6hk. The organizers are Vojtěch Opleštil and Jana Maršálková.

2. In Czech only: Byla vypsána pozice Koordinátora/ky CEMS programu na VŠE, Praha. Pokud vás daná nabídka zaujme nebo byste někoho v průběhu února rádi doporučili, můžete si stáhnou popis pracovních povinností a požadavky na danou pozici zde: http://cemsmim.vse.cz/vyberove-rizeni-na-obsazeni-pracovni-pozice-koordinatorka-programu-cems/.

Sincerely, your CEMS Alumni Association Prague team

Profile of CEMS MIM students - a discussion roundtable organized by alumni

UPDATE: The event starts at 17:00.
We believe a part of the alumni role is to help developing the programme we are all graduates of. The best thing we can do is to gather various stakeholders of CEMS MIM and let them discuss openly all the issues the programme is facing and let them take responsibility for its future progress.


Come and join us on 27 Feb.

News from St. Gallen: CAA General Assembly 2012

Dear CEMS Alumni, we would like to bring you summary of the biggest CEMS Alumni International Event of 2012. The University of St. Gallen (SGH) hosted this year's CEMS Annual Events, traditionally connected with students' graduation, academic meetings and most importantly for you, with General Assembly of the CEMS Alumni Association.

The official Alumni meeting took place on December 1st and we had representatives of 10 Local Alumni Commitees voting this time (CZ, AT, DE, FR, UK, IT, DK, PL, BE, CH). Based on new statuses of the CAA, local committees could elect some members of the new CAA executive body - the CAA Board (it should stay in active mandate for three years). See new structure of the elected CAA Board below, there were some great candidates among junior and senior Alumni and also among dedicated members of Local Committees who are willing to help promote CEMS Alumni network on international level. This new board now has to vote on the position of the upcoming CAA President.

St.Gallen was beautifuly covered with snow and with Xmas markets season starting, it was a very enjoyable stay for both students and alumni, not to mention great Swiss organization skills around the whole event. Alumni program was also very full this time. Besides Friday's and Saturday's parties, there were special Alumni Cheese Fondue dinner on Saturday and Alumni Brunch on Sunday, both organized by LC Switzerland. This created nice atmosphere for Alumni to talk, get to know each other or meet again. If you want to participate as Alumni enjoying the power of CEMS network, do not forget to pay your CAA membership fee for 2013 and you can enjoy next year's event in Barcelona :-).

Other key callouts from Alumni Assembly:

• CAA Board will hire the CAA director in first half of 2013 and this will be full time paid employee responsible for operations of the CAA Board. CEMS Headquarters did not sponsor CAA anyhow in 2012, but in 2013, they plan to contribute on professionalisation of the CAA, under condition of hiring the CAA director (could be up to 72,500 EUR).
• Alumni membership fee stays at 60 EUR per person for 2013.
• CAA holds 109,996€ in open reserves and 50,900€ in reserves on funding of life-long members (split in multiple accounts, 76,500€ is now in risk-free savings account since 11/2012), CAA can propose how these funds could be used going forward or LCs could propose to organize a bigger pan-European event, new CAA board will be able to decide on use of these reserves. These are international CAA funds, they do not belong to dedicated LCs.
• Update on Linked In Group: 5250 members connected, we should more promote to raise awareness of CEMS through LinkedIn, please add CEMS ecucation to your profile, among those 5250 members, we have some very good senior profiles, they might not be paying members anymore, but they connected through LinkedIn.
• CAA needs to work on career service offerings – besides personal networking, this area has never been very successful, CEMS job market is empty and LinkedIn group slowly starts bringing some interesting job offers, but we should have a separate professional db where paying alumni can look for job opportunities – very good added value. Torsten R. presented proposal to use French company manageurs.com which is active with alumni associations in French speaking countries. They would need to translate their product fully into English and also start offering more opportunities outside of French speaking regions, but they are very flexible in terms of systematic solution. Corporate partners could also use special access, paying alumni could access exclusively.

CEMS Alumni Association calls for candidates for the international CAA Board

Dear Alumni, in this post, our Czech Alumni Association would like to inform you about three important news in regards to development of CEMS Alumni network on global level:

1. There have been numerous discussions about future governance of CEMS Alumni Association on central level and on Oct 6, 2012 in Milan, current members of CEMS executive commitee together with representatives of local commitees have signed new statuses of the CEMS Alumni Association aiming at higher professionalization of alumni activities and streghthening of their impact going forward. Czech LC was represented by LC Poland and their treasurer Ewa Szczerba voted on behalf of us.
2. Based on these statuses, there is a need to elect the executive body of CEMS Alumni Association - the CAA Board. The call for candidates has just begun and deadline runs until Nov 17th. You can read about details of CAA membership in statuses (see the link above in point 1.). What is important should you consider your candidature?

• 3 seats are reserved to active paying LC representatives (representing local alumni associations)
• 2 seats are reserved to paying alumni who graduated 10 or more years ago
• 2 seats are reserved to paying alumni from the last 10 years since graduation

3. Based on applications submitted to ec@cemsalumni.org, the new CAA board 2013 will be elected by the General Assembly during Annual Events in St. Gallen on Dec 1, 2012. LC Czech Republic will be represented by Olga Nydlova to participate during this election.

Do not hesitate to contact also the Czech Alumni team for more questions.
Kind regards, Olga

3rd in FT ranking this year

It is our pleasure to share with all of you the mail from Roland Siegers:

"Dear CEMS community,


It is with great pleasure in my capacity as CEMS Executive Director that I can announce that the CEMS MIM is this year ranked the n°3 pre-experience Master’s in Management in the world in the global Financial Times ranking. 18 CEMS member schools appear in total, including 4 in the top 10, underlying the excellence of the CEMS alliance and all its members on the M.Sc. segment. Congratulations should be extended to our Swiss member school the University of St Gallen, whose Master in Strategy and International Management was ranked n°1 for 2012.

Of particular significance to our alliance is the continued dominance of the CEMS MIM on international criteria, as has been the case since the inception of the ranking in 2005, underlining that our programme is the only truly global programme to appear therein. If we also take into account the fact that the CEMS MIM has featured permanently in the top 3 since the ranking began in 2005 we can be doubly proud of these years of outstanding achievement.

This year, the CEMS MIM improved in 7 categories of the ranking compared with the 2011 edition, including its best-ever “Aims Achieved” (alumni rate of satisfaction) score of 88%. You can read more in the CEMS FT ranking press release.

Congratulations to all of you for the excellent results – with a special mention to the CEMS Class of 2009 that was surveyed by the FT this year.

Warm regards,

Roland Siegers

CEMS Executive Director"

I hope that the alumni here in Prague will contribute to the further growth of the CEMS community as well as the benefits the programme is providing to all its stakeholders. I believe so far we are doing pretty well :-).

Vojtech

CEMS on twitter

Do you want to be informed about what is going in CEMS? There are quite many ways, for instance the CEMS magazine or messages from us - CEMS Alumni Association Prague - which from time to time inform you about the latest developments in CEMS.

However, there is one quicker way - the Twitter CEMS account. New messages covering the whole CEMS community appear there almost daily.

Let us share with you just a short selection of recent tweets:

• Become a fan of CEMS Club Tokyo and learn about the CEMS life in Japan: https://www.facebook.com/CemsClubTokyo (11 June)
• Welcome to the University of St. Gallen, hosts of the 2012 CEMS Annual Events.: ... http://bit.ly/MjmOoe  ‪#cems‬ ‪#cemsnews (7 June)
• CEMS 2012 Graduate Survey results out now... http://fb.me/1W26j1lmW (7 June)
• CC Helsinki to host "CEMS Stage 2012: the different faces of leadership"... http://fb.me/1Ib0ybpH4 (4 April) 

We hope you will find the new communication channel attractive and convenient and join CEMS also on twitter.

Do you think there is something missing in the communication? Just let us know in the comment or write to Vojtech.

CEMS Alumni Association Prague Team - Vojta, Richard, Pája, Olča, Valča, Katka

New CEMS Academic Member

It is a long time ago when only European universities were members of CEMS. Recently one more university outside of Europe joined the programme. It is good to know that the programme becomes more and more international.

Let me quote from the mail from Francois Collin:
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has been elected new CEMS academic member by the Executive Board (unanimity of expressed votes). Welcome to our 27th CEMS school! Their CEMS MIM programme is due to start in fall 2013 in Hong Kong. The vote still needs to be ratified at the CEMS Annual Meeting in St Gallen on 30th November 2012.

Vojtech

Farewell with Mrs. Subrtova

After many years Mrs. Subrtova, the CEMS Student Coordinator in Prague, is saying goodbye. For most of us she was the main face of CEMS - answering our questions, dealing with our requests, accompanying us at the graduation ceremony.

On February 23 we said goodbye to her during a great event which took place in Restaurant Austria. Some 30 CEMS alumni from different classes gathered to meet her have fun and also meet other alumni.

Listening to one of the speeches

 

Karel reminding us of what Mrs. Subrtova meant to us

Mrs. Subrtova and Gabriela Bohmowa who will succeed her

Richard talking to Eva

If you want to see more picture just come to our web album.

CEMS Online Store Open

The Student Board would like to draw your attention to a unique opportunity to buy CEMS-branded merchandise via the CEMS online store. In the online store you can find more information about the CEMS-branded mugs, iPhone covers, T-shirts and accessories this semester. You can collect your order at the Career Forum in Budapest on the 18th or 19th of November. In case you cannot attend the Career Forum, you can also pick up your merchandise at the Annual Events in Lisbon.


Please visit the store and choose products to be perfect CEMS ambassadors with the CEMS coffee mug on your desk or the CEMS T-shirt in the gym! The online shop will be open till the 25th of October; in this time you can place your orders either via PayPal or you can use your credit card. If you have any question, please contact the organizers at online-store@cemsclub.org

2011 FT Ranking: CEMS Global Alliance one again on the podium

Dear alumni
let me share with yout a great news concerning CEMS FT Ranking.

Dear CEMS community,


The CEMS MIM is this year ranked the n°2 pre-experience Master’s in Management in the world in the global Financial Times ranking. 17 CEMS member schools appear in total, including 8 in the top 25, underlying the excellence of the CEMS alliance and all its members on the M.Sc. segment. Congratulations should be extended to our Swiss member school the University of St Gallen, whose Master in Strategy and International Management was ranked n°1 for 2011.

Of particular significance to our alliance is the confirmation that the CEMS MIM is top in the 3-year ranking, which covers the period 2009-11 during which the programme has been ranked 1st, 2nd and 2nd. If we also take into account the fact that the CEMS MIM has featured permanently in the top 3 since the ranking began in 2005 we can be doubly proud of these years of outstanding achievement.

The CEMS MIM emerges once more as the n°1 programme for combined international results (international faculty, student and board diversity, alumni mobility and international course experience).

This year, the CEMS MIM improved in 8 categories of the ranking compared with the 2010 edition, including an “Aims Achieved” score of 86% and a Careers Rank gain of 9 places. You can look at all details on the CEMS homepage (including the full ranking table and report).

Congratulations to all of you for the excellent results – with a special mention to the CEMS Class of 2008 that was surveyed by the FT this year.

Warm regards

François Collin
CEMS Executive Director

New issue of the CEMS Magazine

This latest issue focuses on Corporate Social Responsibility as a new world of business, from the point of view of schools, students, companies and of course Alumni committed in the sector.

You can read the electronic version and also view back issues.

(You have not received it? Make sure your data are up to date on your profile on www.cems.org!)

CEMS Store is open

Dear Alumni,


The Student Board announces the launch of the CEMS online store where you can buy some CEMS merchandise. What you can expect: key chain, mug, cuff links, pen, laptop case, umbrella, business cards, i-phone cover, USB Hub, T-Shirts, and hoodies.

Sales are open from Friday, March 25th to Saturday, April 9th.

Once you pay by credit card or Paypal the ordered items will be delivered to Prague to the Board of CAA and then based on personal agreement delivered to you.

Should you have any question do not forget to contact us.

CEMS Magazine Autumn 2010

You may want to read the latest issue of the CEMS Magazine - just click here. Some of the isues discussed are:

• Business Schools and Sustainable Development
• The role of IT in Business
• Diversity in Practice

J.P. Morgan: Where Are the Financial Markets Heading

CEMS Club Prague would like to invite you to a presentation by J.P. Morgan: Where Are the Financial Markets Heading on November 30, 2010 at 18:30.

The presentation will be given by Executive Director Jiri Svarc, CEMS MIM and Vice President Ales Mydlar.
The presentation will be followed by informal Q&A session about J.P. Morgan, finance industry and career in banking over drinks in a nearby restaurant.

Venue: Thomson Reuters office,
1st floor, Vaclavske nam. 19, entrance from Jindrisska st
Date: 30.11.2010
Time: 18:30-20:30

Please register by sending your CV in English to info@cems.cz by November 26, 2010

CEMS Student Board Newsletter

Even though our student years are over (well, unless you enjoy studying for instance MBA or PhD) you may still be interested in what is going on among students.
So may read the last newsletter of the Student Board. It deals with the topics of CEMS brand, CEMS student responsibility, and also some MiM affairs.

New CEMS interactive electronic brochure

Let us share with you the recent progress of CEMS' promotional activities.

Following the graphic and editorial overhauling of CEMS Magazine and the production of promotional materials for use within member schools it is my pleasure to be able to send you the dynamic electronic version of the new CEMS institutional brochure here.
This publication is intended for both existing members of the CEMS community and for prospective members. You are therefore encouraged to share this new publication within your own personal and professional networks.

CEMS MIM RANKED N°1 IN THE WORLD BY THE FINANCIAL TIMES

The CEMS MIM has been ranked the number 1 Master's in Management programme in the world by the Financial Times.

The full rankings table: http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/masters-in-management
Read the press release: http://www.cems.org/cems/upload/document/930_CEMS_FT09_UK[1].pdf
Founded in 1988, CEMS is a strategic alliance of 28 member schools from 4 continents and over 50 prestigious corporate partners.Ranked n°1 Master’s in Management in the world by the Financial Times in 2009, the CEMS MIM programme provides a unique blend of top-level education and professional experience for multilingual, multicultural postgraduate students. The success of the programme has been boosted by the direct involvement of academic and corporate partners in the definition and teaching of the curriculum, as well as the implementation of a series of joint research projects.

The class of 2009-10 comprises over 800 students of 57 nationalities, whilst CEMS alumni are now in excess of 5,000, working in a variety of sectors around the world.


Your CEMS Alumni Association

Come to Cologne for the CEMS Annual Events 2009!

Dear CEMS Alumni,
The next Annual Events are approaching quickly. We have prepared a special program for you, so don’t miss is and come to Cologne. Enjoy the CEMS Annual Events from December 4 to 6 with your fellow alumni and graduates!
The program in a nutshell with more details to follow:
Attend our career events on the governing theme “Crisis as career opportunity”: benefit from a high-caliber panel with numerous CEOs, advance your career with industry-specific career progression workshops and meet senior recruiters for job interviews.
Enjoy Cologne sight seeing in groups guided by local Alumni, for more information, browse our attached tailor-made Cologne guide
Meet old friends and make new ones at the exclusive buffet for Alumni.
... and party all night in the “CEMS style” at the Graduation Party at Gürzenich, a high class venue in the ancient heart of Cologne.
For more information on the events, visit http://www.cemscologne2009.de/So, save the date December 4 to 6 of the Annual Events now and register for the CEMS Cologne Annual Events 2009 at http://www.cems.org/Registration is open and will close on Friday, October 30th. A special early-bird fee of -10% is available if you register and pay their registration fee by October 16, 2009.

We are looking forward to seeing you in Cologne!Your CEMS Alumni Association

Local Committee Czech Republic