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Newsletter Nr. 178. Feb 9, 2017
IE Business School campus life
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IE Club Fair - get to know student clubs!

We would like to invite all the new students to IE Club Fair, which will be celebrated on the 15th of February, 4 to 7 pm, in the Launch Pad of María de Molina 31. Don't miss your best opportunity to get to know IE Student Club coordinators and learn about the clubs! Check all the Information about the election process, schedule and the clubs participating in the Club Fair HERE!

Welcome to all new students!

We would like to welcome our new MIM & EMBA students who have just started their program! Campus Life office will be more than pleased to provide you with any information related to extracurricular life and club activities at IE! You can also learn more on our website, join the clubs at clubs.ie.edu, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and read our Blog!

IE Net Impact Club: Congratulations to our sustainability consulting Nespresso Challenge Winners!

Well done to everyone who participated in this years' Sustainability Consulting Nespresso Challenge that took place on the 30th Jan.
We had a great turn out, with 10 teams competitng from 5 different programs across IE.

We wish the winning team the best of luck for the Global Challenge in March, where they will be representing IE for the challenge, competing against 86 different MBA schools: Caroline Clarke, Diego Coene, Louise Brennan, Alysha Kanji.

Upcoming events

IE Gastronomy Club Trip Survey

Apr, 2017. IE Gastronomy Club. The IE Gastronomy Club is planning a weekend over the spring break, full of food, drink, bodegas, and tapas. We would love to get some feedback around levels of interest, budgets, and schedules. Please help us out be filling out the following survey:

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IE Chinese New Year Celebration

Feb 9, 2017. IE China Club Madrid Chapter. We are entering the splendid festive season of Chinese New Year 2017. According to Chinese Zodiac that repeats every 12 years, this is the Year of Rooster. As the most important traditional festival in China, it is our honor to share with you our incoming event of Chinese New Year Celebration organized by IE China Club.


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Brexit: Economic Impact on Business

Feb 9, 2017. IE International Relations Club. Although recent Theresa May's speech finally offered a more clear indication of the expected course of action in the upcoming negotiations, the practical ramifications of the Brexit remain rather ambiguous. Many businesses arguably find themselves in a situation of economic uncertainty which needs to be addresses comprehensively and rather soon. What will be the impact of Brexit on British and non-British companies with investments in the UK? Our guest speakers include the President of the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain, HSBC BANK CEO & Head of Global Banking & Markets, KPMG Head of Brexit Group, Senior Vice-President for Global Institutional Relations of Indra, among others.

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LGBT Life Around the World Series: Gaycation India!

Feb 9, 2017. IEOut Club. For our following exhibit of LGBT Life Around the World Series, IEOut Club invite you to a screening of GAYCATION - India. In this documentary, Ellen Page and her best friend, Ian, head to India to address the issues that LGBTQ people face in the country. The screening will be followed by an open floor discussion/panel with coordinators & members. This event welcomes all members of the IE Community: LGBT/Straight/Ally

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Kick off meeting FMCG 2017

Feb 9, 2017. IE FMCG Club. We invite you to join us for our first meeting to get to know the members and next steps for the club development!

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Networking Drinks

Feb 9, 2017. IE Strategy Club. Please join us for drinks at Selfie to get to know members of the club, the upcoming events and resources that the club is providing. The event will take place on February 9, 2017.

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Valentine's Day Candy Grams

Feb 9-13, 2017. IE USA Club. The IE USA Club will be in Launchpad this Thursday, Friday and Monday with Candy Grams for €1! Candy Grams can be sent to friends (or more than friends) and senders have the option of anonymous delivery. Happy Valentine's Day!

La tecnología como herramienta para atraer y retener el talento femenino en la empresa

Feb 10, 2017. FEDEPE & IE. En un momento en el que la transformación digital está cambiando nuestra realidad empresarial y social, los perfiles tecnológicos son cada vez más importantes. En nuestro actual entorno, donde la conciliación y la racionalización de los horarios se han hecho muy relevantes, queremos abordar la tecnología como una herramienta clave para atraer y retener el talento femenino en la empresa, y como un elemento que mejore la calidad de vida de la sociedad.



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2017 Season Kick-Off

Feb 12, 2017. IE Badminton Club. For all Badminton enthusiasts, IE Badminton Club is kicking-off the 2017 badminton season. Put on your sporting shoes and join us at Polideportivo Municipal Pradillo (C/ Pradillo, 33) on Sunday, Feb 12 1300-1500 hr, for some good games and fun. See you there!!
P.S. Please Bring your own rackets. Shuttles will be provided.

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IEOut Valentine's Day Potluck

Feb 14, 2017. IEOut Club. Please join us for a Valentine's day themed potluck hosted by your coordinators Michi, Rick. Leo, and Arturo.


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Inside Google's Head: Sofía Benjumea

Feb 16, 2017. IE Technology & Innovation Club. Sofía Benjumea is the Head of Campus Madrid at Google: the "space for entrepreneurs to learn, connect, and build companies that will change the world". CNN, Vanity Fair and "The South Summit" are just few of the names familiar to her life but she has much more to share. Mother, entrepreneur, leader: Sofia is the person you can listen to talk for hours. Do not miss the chance to meet one of the most influential figure in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Let the whole community hear you, Register Now!

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Sports Marketing in the B2B Context

Feb 16, 2017. IE Sports Management Club. Come join the Sports Management Club as we explore what marketing and sponsorship strategy looks like from the angle of sports clubs and brands who want to advertise in the sports industry. We'll be joined by Eduardo Fernández-Cantelli, current IE Sports Management Professor and former Basketball Marketing Manager for Real Madrid, and Rayde Luis Baez, current Managing Director for Weirather, Wenzel, and Partner, one of the top Sports Marketing companies in Europe.


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IE FMCG Networking event

Feb 16, 2017. IE FMCG Club. Pedro is an entrepreneur with an engineering background who desires to step up and take on challenges to help make the world a better place. He has 20 years' experience in managing greenfield projects, coordinating business and product visions and leading client engagements.
Pedro is currently the Chief Product Officer at Priops, an agri-tech big data venture, where he oversees vision ownership, business development, customer engagement and talent management. Join us on 8th February as he shares the role and impact of data on his entrepreneurial journey.

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Case Cracking #2: Deep Dive into Qualitative & Quantitative Valuation

Feb 16, 2017. IE Real Estate Club.
Please join us for another case cracking session. In this case, we will be analyzing the acquisition of an apartment building in Seattle from both a deep quantitative perspective, but also from a qualitative perspective (what to look for in comparables, etc.). Prep materials will be sent to those registered a few days before the event.

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IE Charity Club donation drive

Until Feb 22, 2017. IE Charity Club. The IE Charity Club wants to welcome our new members from the January Intake! This month we encourage all the IE Community to support your Social Impact Lab peers by donating school supplies through our drive (boxes located at MM31, starting from today) and by donating funds to BOPA MONYETLA, an NGO that protects wildlife though education in South Africa.

IEOut February Cocktail Social

Feb 24, 2017. IEOut Club. Hello everyone! Please join us for a casual social on February 24th @ 19:00, hosted by your coordinators Michi, Leo, Rick, and Arturo.
Choice of:
* €10 with 2 beer/wine + food
* €15 with 2 mixed drinks + food
Please RSVP to let us know if you'll be joining us. New, returning & former students, LGBTQ & Allies welcome! We look forward to seeing everyone!

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Almuerzo en el Día Internacional de la Mujer

Mar 8, 2017. IE Global Alumni Relations. Queremos compartir este día con una invitada muy especial que con su fuerza, energía y gran trabajo ha conseguido representar estos valores. Tenemos la suerte de poder contar con María Benjumea, President and Founder of Spain StartUp - South Summit. María ha logrado con este proyecto, recopilar el talento más significativo del sur de Europa y Latinoamérica, y conectarles con los mayores inversores de la región. En menos de 4 años, South Summit se ha convertido en un acontecimiento de Startups referente en Europa y conocido a nivel mundial.

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IE Offers and Discounts

HERE you will find the permanent discounts available to the IE Community with sports, beauty, and culture and health service providers. We publish sporadic discounts that are event-specific in our Group's feed, not on this website. Please make sure to take a look at the group as often as possible in order to benefit from those offers, or join it at clubs.ie.edu > Groups > Join Groups > and mark the box of IE Offers and Discounts. Remember that you can also benefit from the IE Alumni Discounts, as they are available to all IE Community.

Weekly activities and events

WEDNESDAYS 8:00 to 9:00 pm: IE Yoga Club Practice Sessions

Join our yoga sessions to rejuvenate and relax! Enjoy dynamic flow classes from qualified yoga teachers. Open to all levels, from beginners to advanced! For further details join our Facebook page

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WEDNESDAYS 9-10 pm: Meditation group

As part of the IE Yoga Club, we are starting a meditation group. What you can expect from it is to learn what is meditation and mindfulness, several techniques that you can use and a regular group of meditators to support you and answer any related questions you may have. This is a secular group, which respects all religions and embraces science. Follow the calendar of clubs.ie.edu for location.

THURSDAYS 7 pm: Venture Network Weeklies

Venture Network Weeklies are informal gatherings where startups can meet investors in a casual setting over beers and focus on what's important: building relationships, practicing and improving. Venture Network Weeklies are a great way to perfect your pitch, get feedback on your product, meet the local startup community, and perhaps even close an investment. Come have a beer with us at Area 31 thanks to our sponsor Heineken and have the chance to ask a question or make a comment to our entrepreneurs. More info at venturenetworkweeklies.ie.edu

FIRDAYS 5.30 pm: IE Public Speaking

On the first floor of MM 31, in Room 101 the IE Public Speaking Club comes together every Friday from 4pm to 5:30pm. The club holds its general meeting, an open session for newcomers and regular members. Each meeting the club explores a new theme of public speaking. The club is a platform which provides amateur speakers a place to overcome their natural fear of public speaking and for more confident speakers a chance to learn proper technique

FRIDAYS 6:30-7:30: IE Dance Club Practice

Love to dance? Want to learn? Just need a break from studying? Come join the IE Dance Club at c/ Nunez de Balboa 119 for your weekly dance fix. Styles change weekly and everyone's invited. You can't stop the beat! Check us out on our Facebook page

SUNDAYS 12:00 to 2:00 pm: IE Consulting Club Workshops

The only way to break into the highly competitive management consulting industry is through case interviews. And to succeed in these interviews, every candidate requires a lot of practice. IE Consulting Club organizes a weekly case interview practice session where club members have a chance to work on their case method skills by peer driven learning. The session is held every Sunday at 12:00 hrs in Room MM-301, MM31. Join us to give your prospects a boost. And remember, time is running out, so make the most of this opportunity! Facebook group.

IE Running Club training sessions

Join the IE Running Club training sessions for both beginners (for people preparing to run 5-10 km) and intermediate leve (for people preparing for half-marathon and marathon distances) every weekend! Check the calendar of clubs.ie.edu for details and location.

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Area 31 is an open space that hosts many of the activities of IE’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. More than 150 startups each year participate in our ecosystem: The Venture Lab (IE’s accelerator), the Incubator, weekly pitching slams with investors (IE’s Venture Network), hackathons and events related to entrepreneurship & innovation coexist in Area 31. Keep track of all our activities in our newsletter. See you in Area 31!

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