Your Self-Guide to Discovery Day
See map on page 13 for activity locations.
First Stop!
VISIT THE REGISTRATION TENT
Check in and grab your event info and lunch ticket! Located outside the Alumni Centre - bldg #15
ATTEND SESSIONS OF INTEREST
Plan your day and choose sessions from the schedule.
COMPLETE THE SCAVENGER HUNT
Explore campus and enter for your chance to win one of four incredible gift baskets.
See page 15 for instructions
CHECK OUT RETAIL LOCATIONS
Visit the Greenhouses, Bloom Cafe, Meat Store and Campus Store.
EXPLORE STUDENT LIFE ACTIVITIES
Learn about clubs, services, campus opportunities and more!
APPLY FOR FREE
Submit your application at the LRC Computer Lab.
FREE LUNCH
Grab lunch in the Alumni Centre anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Student Supports & Opportunities
Info Booths
Learn about Olds College programs, services and supports, and enjoy a complimentary refreshment station.
Learning Resource Centre - bldg 14
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Campus Housing
Tour residence, amenities and the Elements dining hall. We’ll have boardgames, ping pong & popcorn!
Centennial Village Lobby - bldg 21
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Broncos Athletics
Join us for an open gym, meet the staff and learn about how to become a Bronco!
Frank Grisdale Hall Gymnasium (FGH) - bldg 17
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Student Association of Olds College
Play Minute to Win It! Learn more about how the Students Association supports you!
SAOC Office ELC (south of Alumni Centre) - bldg 16
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Indigenous Services
Make your own stress ball and learn more about the services and supports
Gathering Room in Learning Resource Centre (LRC) - bldg 14
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Smart Farm Tours
Tour our Smart Farm and see innovation firsthand. Tours are on a first-come, first served basis, with limited seating.
Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
Outside East Rotunda Doors - bldg 14
11 - 11:45 a.m.
1 - 1:45 p.m.
Bloom Cafe
Retail Locations
Grab a treat at our student operated cafe.
Land Sciences Centre - bldg 6
Campus Store
Receive a 20% discount on all giftware and clothing.
Learning Resource Centre Lower Level - bldg 14
Greenhouse Sale
10% off all products. Support our Horticulture programs and check out the selection of plants and produce!
Land Sciences Centre - bldg 6
Retail Meat Store
Stock up on top-quality, locally-sourced meat processed by our students and expert staff.
National Meat Training Centrebldg 12
Olds College Brewery
10% off all products. 18+ only on beer. (does not apply to patio products or kegs.)
Teaching Brewery & Retail Store - bldg 4
Program Activities
Agriculture & Technology Programs
AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE - AGRIBUSINESS DEGREE
Weeds and Seeds Interactive Display
Werklund Agriculture Technology Centre (WATC) Foyerbldg # 2
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Hands-on Cattle Demo
Beef Centre - bldg #27
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
PRECISION AGRICULTURE - TECHGRONOMY DIPLOMA
GPS Flagging Activity
Werklund Agriculture Technology Centre (WATC) Foyerbldg # 2
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
BACHELOR OF DIGITAL AGRICULTURE DEGREE
The Digital Farm Experience
Werklund Agriculture Technology Centre (WATC) Foyerbldg # 2
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
AGRICULTURE COMMUNICATIONS CERTIFICATE
Agriculture Communications Extravaganza
Werklund Agriculture Technology Centre (WATC) Foyerbldg # 2
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Animal Health Programs
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA
VETERINARY MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST CERTIFICATE
VETERINARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE
Explore the possibilities within the Veterinary Team!
Animal Health Education Centre (AHEC) North Foyerbldg #11
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
*ABVTA on site to answer questions about what comes after graduation!
Tours of AHEC
Animal Health Education Centre (AHEC) North Foyerbldg #11
11 a.m.
2 p.m.
Business Programs
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA - GENERAL MANAGEMENT MAJOR
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA - SPORTS MANAGEMENT MAJOR
Business in Action: Your Future, Your Business
Werklund Agriculture Technology Centre (WATC) Room 304/305 - bldg #2
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Equine Programs
EQUINE CARE & MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
EQUINE MASSAGE THERAPY CERTIFICATE
Tour the Equine Facilities & Programs
McClellan Arena (North Arena) - bldg #29
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
EQUINE REPRODUCTION CERTIFICATE
Semen Collection Demonstration
Equine Centre - bldg #30
10 a.m.
Artificial Insemination and foaling displays
Equine Centre - bldg #30
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
FARRIER SCIENCE CERTIFICATE
Farrier Programing
Farrier Lab - bldg #30
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Horticulture Programs
ARBORICULTURE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
Program Overview
Learning Resource Centre (LRC) Advising Booth - bldg #14
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGIST DIPLOMA
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE - HORTICULTURE
Pest Identification
Land Science Centre (LSC) Room 1139 - bldg #6
10 - 11 a.m.
1 - 2 p.m.
Program Exploration & Tour
Land Science Centre (LSC) Atrium - bldg #6
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
1 - 3 p.m.
TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE - GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT
Facility Tours
Land Science Centre (LSC) Atrium - bldg #6
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURIST APPRENTICESHIP
Program Overview
Landscape Pavilion - bldg #8
(enter through Land Sciences Centre and go through Greenhouses)
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
GREENHOUSE SALE
Check out page 6 for details.
Land & Environment Programs
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA
Drone Demo
PTRC Turfgrass Fields
(across from the Smart Farm Operations Centre)
10 a.m.
11 a.m.
Native plants of Alberta.
Werklund Agriculture Technology Centre (WATC) Room 325 - bldg # 2
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Meat Processing Programs
MEAT PROCESSING CERTIFICATE
Program Exploration
Retail Meat Store - bldg #12
12 - 3 p.m.
*Check out the Retail Store! (page 6)
Transitional Employment Program
TEP Discussion
Duncan Marshal Place (DMP) Room 238 - bldg #1
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Trades & Apprenticeship Programs
AGRICULTURAL AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
APPRENTICESHIPS, CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA & PRE-EMPLOYMENT
Ag & Heavy Trades
Industry Training Centre (ITC) - bldg #13
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
WELDER APPRENTICHESHIP
PRE-EMPLOYMENT WELDER
Welding Programming
Metals - bldg #10
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Industry Training & Continuing Education
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Heavy Equipment Operator Training
Duncan Marshall Place (DMP) Room 218 - bldg #1
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
INDOOR AGRICULTURE CERTIFICATE
Indoor Agriculture
Weklund Agriculture & Technology Centre (WATC) Room 301/302 - bldg #2
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
1 - 3 p.m.
Campus Map & Key Locations
Smart Ag Innovation Centre (SAIC)
LOST & FOUND AND SECURITY
Security OfficeNext to Alumni Centre (bldg 15)
NURSE ON CAMPUS
Lower Level of LRC (bldg 14)
Discovery Day Scavenger Hunt
*Tear off page to submit*
Complete the tasks and explore our campus to be entered to win one of the Olds College Gift Baskets!
Each task will be verified by a stamp or signature from staff or faculty at each location or somewhere nearby.
Trade your completed card in for your raffle entry at the Registration Tent located outside the Alumni Centre (bldg 15).
Every FOUR (4) completed tasks will be ONE (1) entry.
ACTIVITIES:
Write the name of the session on the blank. Get the staff, faculty or volunteers to sign your card.
Activity 1 Attended
Activity 2 Attended
Activity 3 Attended
Activity 4 Attended
EXPLORE!
Find the name of the tallest tree inside LSC Atrium
Submit an application to Olds College LRC Computer Lab
Visit an Info Booth LRC Learning Commons
Find the Popcorn Machine Centennial Village (CV)
PHOTO OPS
Take a photo:
Find Paul Industry Training Centre
WATC Water Tower History Display
WATC
1915 Graduation Class
Duncan Marshall Place
Photo Booth Station
WATC
Multi Faith Room
LRC Lower Level