Open House Program 2016

October 1, 2016

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 1st Choice Savings Centre

Welcome to the University of Lethbridge!

We are so excited to welcome each of you to our campus today. I hope the program we have planned helps you map out your future goals. Whether you are exploring opportunities for your first degree or investigating options for graduate programming, we are here to help you actualize your dreams.

Take advantage of all of the dedicated people here from our University. They are here to ensure you get the information you need to make the best decision for you. Today you can have help with applying, understanding all the opportunities combined degrees offer you, learning about unique classes and beginning your academic journey. Ask as many questions as you can; you will be surprised by how much you can learn today. We love our University and are excited to talk about our programs and services with you.

You already know what makes you shine and now it’s your time to shine. I know you will find the opportunity to do so at uLethbridge!

Natasha Buis Deering Director of Enrolment Services

Items of interest Win a University of Lethbridge prize pack!

Tuition Credit

Meet some of our shining students who will be showing off some of their work in the Library foyer! We want you to tell us who your favorite two students were via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook by sharing a picture, video, or comment along with the hashtag #ShiningStudent By doing so you will be entered to win a prize pack (and you get to meet some really cool students).

Full contest rules: ulethbridge.ca/future-student/shining-studentscontest

Qualified applicants who apply for Fall 2017 admission today (or earlier) will be entered into a draw for one $1,500 tuition credit for the Fall 2017 term! If you have already applied for admission, stop by the Registrar’s Office to pick up and accept your offer. Qualified applicants who apply at the 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. sessions will receive on-the-spot admission and can pick up their offer at the Registrar’s Office (SU140).

Offers of admission will be mailed out to qualified applicants who attend the 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. sessions during the week of October 3, 2016. Check out page 3 for more information.

Virtual Reality Apply for admission for September 2017 at Open House or accept your offer of admission and receive University of Lethbridge virtual reality goggles! Make the most of your day on campus and virtually take uLethbridge home with you to continue to explore our campus, facilities, and student opportunities.

Win a guaranteed bed in residence

Golden Jubilee Awards

You are eligible to win if you:

In celebration of uLethbridge’s 50th Anniversary, the Faculty of Arts & Science will offer a total of $50,000 in awards to new first-year undergrad university students. Visit ulethbridge.ca/future-student/ jubilee-award for more details.

Visit the Housing Services booth and enter for one of 25 guaranteed New University* beds

• Attend the Open House • Live outside a 100 km radius from Lethbridge • Complete a Housing application for the 2017/18 academic year

by January 16, 2017 • Accept your offer of admission to uLethbridge by January 16, 2017. Offer of admission will be based on the normal application process – on the spot admission, paper application or online application. * New University students: Someone who attends uLethbridge straight from high school; or take less than one year off following high school.

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OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE Services and Opportunities Schedule of Events

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Student service booth fair Experiential learning panel On-the-spot-admission Application station AGILITY – Your education in action!

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The B-word

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Live in residence! Q & A with Housing Services

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Education abroad

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Meet and greet with your FNMI champions Finding your passion at university Campus tours

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What’s going on today The general services and opportunities schedule is above and on the following pages we have the faculty specific activities. Be sure to reference both when planning so you can make the most of your day!

There is a lot going on today so to help you out we have included a “make your own schedule” at the back.

Student service booth fair | 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: 1st Choice Savings Center (PE) Foyer

Pre-Event: Planning your way | 9:30 a.m.

Description: Can’t make a session? Visit the Student service booth fair for one-on-one attention. Connect with the student support and service providers that will help you to achieve your academic and personal goals at uLethbridge.

Location: PE250

Experiential learning panel | 10:30 a.m.

Description: Still not sure where your path will take you? We will provide insight into starting your career development journey.

Experienced staff will offer suggestions to help you make the most of your Open House day!

Location: 1st Choice Savings Center (PE) Gymnasium

Welcome | 10 a.m.

Description: Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of experiential learning activities outside of the classroom, which are specifically designed to build on and enhance the learning inside the classroom. This session will feature experts in many of our experiential learning options.

Location: 1st Choice Savings Centre (PE) Gymnasium Description: The kick-off to a great day! Join Provost & Vice-President (Academic) Andrew Hakin and student leaders as they welcome you to campus and the uLethbridge community. Learn about all the exciting things happening on campus today.

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On-the-spot admission | 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Location: E640 and AH147

Description: On-the-spot admissions is available to qualified high school applicants. Competitive programs excluded from on-thespot admission are the Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Health

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Sciences (additions counselling and public health) programs. Offers of admission for the following majors in the Faculty of Fine Arts will be conditional upon the submission and approval of the required portfolio prior to course registration: digital audio arts, new media, art studio. Offers of admission to the music major in the Faculty of Fine Arts (BMus, Pre-BMus/BEd) will be conditional upon a successful studio audition prior to course registration. Qualified applicants who apply during these sessions will be able to pick up their offers of admission at the Registrar’s Office (SU140) this afternoon. Qualified applicants who apply for admission before or during Open House will be entered into a draw for one $1,500 tuition credit for the Fall 2017 term.

Application station | 1 to 3 p.m.

Location: AH147 Description: Admissions and program experts will be available to give you an overview of the admission process, help you complete and submit your application, and answer all of your admissions questions.

Qualified applicants who apply for admission before or during Open House will be entered into a draw for one $1,500 tuition credit for the Fall 2017 term.

AGILITY – Your education in action! | 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.

transforms dorms, apartments and townhomes into a supportive and engaging environment where you are more likely to find personal and academic success. During this session we’ll discuss accommodation types, costs, dining plans, the room assignment process, and why you need to apply as soon as possible! (Residence is only available on the Lethbridge campus).

Education abroad | 12:30 p.m.

Location: AH118 Description: Learn about exchanges, field studies, and internships available to students.

Meet and greet with your FNMI champions 1 and 2:30 p.m.

Location: PE261 Description: Curious what sort of programs and services are available for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students at uLethbridge? Abby Morning Bull, our FNMI student recruitment officer and Ryan Crosschild, our program specialist from First Nations, Métis and Inuit Services will be available to give you an overview of admission requirements, programs, services and the FNMI community on campus.

Location: AH118 Description: AGILITY is a new program at the University of Lethbridge that offers students experiences that support creative discovery and nurture innovation. Through a series of speaker events, workshops and seminars, students will be inspired and challenged to put their liberal education to work. Our combination curriculum, dedicated space and funding provide the support needed to help new ideas grow! Can’t make the session? Check out the AGILITY Idea Shop at M2039.

Finding your passion at university | 1:30 p.m.

Location: AH175 Description: Uncertain about your career path? No problem. This session will provide you with some ideas on how to use your university experience to help you find your passion and create a great career.

The B-word | 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.

Campus tours | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(Tours leave every half hour)

Location: PE261

Location: 1st Choice Savings Centre (PE) Level 2 Foyer (Tour Booth)

Description: The one word every uLethbridge student needs to know.

No, it’s not backpack, bills, or bachelor’s degree. Join this session to learn the most important “B-word” and how we can help you keep money in your wallet.

Description: Not familiar with campus? Let our student mentors show you around! Estimated tour length is 1 hour.

Live in residence! Q & A with Housing Services 1 and 2 p.m.

Location: B650 and B660 Description: Whether you are new to post-secondary or transferring from another institution, make the most of your uLethbridge experience and live in residence! Residence Life programming

What is the ULSU? | 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.

Location: AH 175 Description: Join our student leaders as they provide insight into what the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union (ULSU) is and how it works. Learn about the different positions, the breadth of work they are involved in, and the benefits of getting involved.

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Management Activities 9:30 a.m

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Management faculty hub Experiential learning opportunities in Management Management 1000 mini-lecture

Location: Markin Hall Atrium Description: A central location where future students can meet with faculty members and current students to ask questions about courses, projects, and expectations for the program.

Management 1000 mini-lecture | 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Location: M1060 Description: Do you know what the difference is between business and management? Whether you think they are the same, or not; come sample Management education by participating in our 1st-year introductory course called “Introduction to Management.” You will be engaged in learning by participating in a 20-minute mini-lecture, followed by a question and answer period with a Management faculty member who enjoys regularly teaching Management 1000.

Experiential learning opportunities in Management 11:30 a.m.

Location: M1060 Description: In our Management programs, students have the chance to participate in a wide variety of experiential learning activities outside of the classroom, which are specifically designed to build on and enhance the learning student’s engage with inside the classroom. This session will highlight a few experiential learning options, such as: PDP - The Faculty of Management Student Professional Development Program (PDP) offers opportunities for students to further develop, free of charge. All students are invited to participate. The program is designed to provide students insight, knowledge, skills and experiences that will assist them throughout their academic career and beyond. Opportunities through the program include: industry networking and speaker events, interactive workshops, case

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competitions, our annual conference (small fee charged for this event), and there is funding available upon application to take part in external activities.

Co-operative Education - Management co-operative education (co-op) is an optional, value-add program offering Management students unique opportunities, developmental support, and workintegrated learning experiences relating to their field of study. Co-op assists students in successfully transitioning to the work world after graduation. Once accepted into the program, students receive job preparation workshops and support as they apply for co-op jobs with the goal of being hired for paid semesters of full-time employment with one of our great co-op employers.

IME - In our Integrated Management Experience courses (12 credits = 4 courses), students are exposed to the most current management industry practices via a highly interactive learning environment. In the four IME classes that 3rd-year students enroll in over 2 terms, students learn about management theories and their practical business applications, engage with guest speakers, and case work. IME students work on a live project for a local, not-for-profit organization to resolve a real-time problem they are facing, and help them determine and create the appropriate solution(s).

Trading Room simulation | 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: M2044 Description: Visit the University of Lethbridge’s state-of-the-art Centre for Financial Market Research and Teaching, the first of its kind in an academic setting in Western Canada. Attendees will be introduced to the fundamentals of trading and market microstructure and have an opportunity to experience the room in action as we turn it into its own marketplace. Participants will trade commodities such as oil and gas against each other and will experience the effect changes in supply and demand can have on prices.

Fine Arts Activities 9:30 a.m

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Fine Arts faculty hub | 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: University Theater Lobby Description: A central location where future students can meet with faculty members and current students to ask questions about courses, projects, and expectations for the program.

Fine Arts additional portfolio requirements 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Location: W561 Description: Join us for a presentation that outlines fine arts programs and admissions requirements, opportunities for you in art, digital audio arts, drama and new media. Get answers to your questions and receive feedback.

Music studio audition requirements | 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Location: Recital Hall, W570

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Description: Join us for a presentation that outlines music studio audition requirements and opportunities for you in the music department. Get answers to your questions and receive feedback.

Faculty of Fine Arts tour | 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.

Location: University Theatre lobby Description: Check out the incredible fine arts facilities: art studios, wood shop, metal shop, foundry, printmaking studios, University Theatre, costume shop, scene and properties shops, Recital Hall, Studio 1, Audio Research Lab, Digital Cinema Suite, music practice rooms, green screen studio, history of gaming lab, and more!

Fine Arts lectures | 12 p.m.

A 45-minute lecture where future students and parents can get a taste for classes in various departments.

Experience fine arts — no supplies needed

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Trickster transformations: Contemporary Indigenous Art

Learn more about contemporary Indigenous art. Explore new works of art and see how they relate to current affairs and important social, political and cultural issues that affect your life.

Jackson 2Bears

W565

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Costume History

Join us for an exploration of costume history to learn why men button their clothes left over right and women right over left, why there are buttons on your jacket sleeve, and more!

TBA

W401

New Media

You can do THAT with a bachelor’s degree in new media?

From 3D animation to YouTube stars, our graduates are taking the world by storm. Discover what new media is and see some of the exciting projects our students and graduates are working on.

Ryan Harper-Brown

W514

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Health Sciences Activities 9:30 a.m

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Health Sciences hub

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Discover nursing at uLethbridge Explore our addictions counselling lab

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Nursing simulation lab tours

Health Sciences faculty hub | 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Markin Hall Atrium Description: A central location where future students can meet with faculty members and ask specific program questions.

Discover nursing at uLethbridge | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Location: M1040 Description: This session will show you the strengths and unique qualities of our nursing program. Topics will include admission requirements, program delivery, practicum experience and career prospects.

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Location: M1004 Description: Tour our addictions counselling Labs – the heart of the addictions counselling program. You will glimpse the individual, group and family counselling skills students learn to make a difference working in various addictions agencies in the community.

Nursing simulation lab tour | Open 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: M2018 Description: Join instructors in the Simulation Health Centre to interact with high-fidelity patient simulators including adult, infant, and birthing simulators. Drop-in to find out about the nursing programs and the diverse learning approaches and experiences that are available.

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Geography augmented reality sandbox

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Faculty hub | 12 to 2 p.m.

Lab tours | 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Location: University Hall Atrium

Location: University Hall Atrium

Description: This is where you will find all your information around programs – meet professors, advisors, and learn about different opportunities for students within each faculty.

Description: Join us for a brief tour of some of our amazing lab spaces on campus.

Get to know Arts and Science | 11 a.m.

Location: B650 Description: Experience three mini-lectures, get tips for success, and hear about co-op and other programs that can offer you a head start.

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Explore our addictions counselling lab 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Arts and Science faculty hub Get to know Arts and Science

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Augmented reality sandbox | 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: D633 Description: Join the Department of Geography and experience an interactive augmented reality sandbox. Create different landscapes and watch them being mapped and displayed in real-time.

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Education Activities 9:30 a.m

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Education faculty hub

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What do your grades say about you?

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decisions that can have life-altering consequences for us. In this interactive lecture we will examine how you can determine if (a) those grades are fair, accurate, and trustworthy, (b) the decisions based on those grades can be justified, and (c) what you can do when they are not.

Location: 1st Choice Savings Centre (PE) Foyer Description: Connect with the Faculty of Education – meet the professors and the Education Undergraduate Society.

Pathway to teaching | 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

What do your grades say about you? | 12 to 12:45 p.m.

Location: TH201

Location: TH201

Description: Interested in becoming a teacher? Join us to learn more about our undergraduate Education program, what it has to offer, and how it works.

Description: Based on our grades many people—including university admission’s officers, parents, educators, and potential employers (to name just a few)—make high-stakes decisions about us. These

Graduate Students* 9:30 a.m

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Graduate opportunities in the Faculty of Health Sciences

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Stimulate your intellectual curiosity with MSc Management

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Crafting a high quality application package and exploring funding opportunities

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Degrees that take you somewhere: MA in CSPT

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Learn about science graduate programs at a research-intensive and comprehensive university Discover your passion: Education graduate programs in the Faculty of Education

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Student life Graduate Studies Hub

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Choice matters: Counselling Psychology graduate programs in the Faculty of Education

Becoming a professional artist: Learning the language of Fine Arts through mentorship and active engagement

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Graduate Studies Continued Crafting a high quality application package and exploring funding opportunities | 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Graduate opportunities in the Faculty of Health Sciences 2 to 3 p.m.

Location: L1060

Location: L1050

Description: The information provided to prospective applicants will provide a general overview of graduate programs offered at the University of Lethbridge. The School of Graduate Studies will outline the admission requirements for master’s and doctoral programs and discuss the steps involved in applying to a graduate program. More specifically, we will also highlight key portions of the application, such as how to find a supervisor, and the application documentation that is required to submit your online application.

Description: Are you interested in expanding your registered nurse role? Join us for a short presentation where you will learn about a new and innovative master of nursing program aimed at advancing students nursing practice. We will also go over the differences among addictions counselling, nursing, and health sciences majors delivered by the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Degrees that take you somewhere: MA in counselling, social, and political thought (CSPT) | 12 to 1 p.m.

Location: L1050 Description: If you are interested in pursuing your graduate program in social sciences or humanities, this session will explain the extraordinary opportunities available for you at the University of Lethbridge, School of Graduate Studies.

Location: L1060 Description: Increase your knowledge of current management issues and expand your perspective through research. Let us help you successfully launch your career as an academic, consultant, educator, or research expert in the corporate world.

Learn about science graduate programs at a researchintensive and comprehensive university | 1 to 2 p.m.

Becoming a professional artist: Learning the language of fine arts through mentorship and active engagement 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Location: L1060

Location: L1050

Description: University of Lethbridge has more than 15 research centres and institutes on campus. This session will help you to discover graduate offerings in sciences, computer science and mathematics, and types of research conducted on campus.

Description: The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree program offers students the opportunity to pursue graduate study in the Departments of Art, New Media, or Theatre and Dramatic Arts. Join the session to learn more about admission requirements and application steps.

Discover your passion: Learn more about education graduate programs in the Faculty of Education 12 to 1 p.m.

Student life | 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Location: L1060 Description: Come and get all your questions answered with regards to the Master of Education programs we will be commencing in 2018.

Choice matters: Counselling Psychology graduate programs in the Faculty of Education | 1 to 2 p.m.

Location: L1050 Description: Come learn about the differences between the Master of Counselling and Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) programs, as well as the careers these programs prepare you for.

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Stimulate your intellectual curiosity with MSc Management | 2 to 3 p.m.

Location: L1050 Description: Join us to learn about graduate student life and experience on uLethbridge campus and various engagement opportunities.

Graduate Studies Hub | 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: 1st Choice Savings Centre (PE) foyer This is where you will find all your information about programs – meet advisors, supports, explore graduate studies, and learn about different opportunities for students.

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Campuses in Lethbridge & Calgary

Campus Map

1 – 1st Choice Savings Centre (PE*) • Open House Check-in • Welcome • Student Services Booth Fair (foyer) • Rooms PE 250 & PE261 • Education Faculty Hub • Graduate Studies Hub • Tim Hortons 2 – Anderson Hall (AH*) • Rooms AH118 & AH175 • Application Station AH147 3 – Markin Hall (M*) • Management Faculty Hub • Health Sciences Faculty Hub • Nursing Simulation Centre • Financial Trading Room • Addictions Counselling Lab • Rooms M1040 & M1060 • AGILITY Idea Shop, M2039

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4 – Students’ Union Building (SU*) • Bookstore (level 2) • Registrar’s Office (level 1) • Food Court (Level 2) 5 – Library (L*) • Shining Students (Level 10, Hall of Honour) • Rooms L1050 & L1060 • Starbucks 6 – Centre for the Arts (W*) • Fine Arts Faculty Hub • University Theatre Lobby (Level 5) • Recital Hall (Level 5) • Art Gallery (Level 6) • Studio One (Level 7) • Rooms W401, W514, W561 & W565 7 – University Hall (A, B, C, D, E*) • Arts and Science Faculty Hub • Application Station E640 on-the-spot admission • Urban Market • Rooms B650, B660 & D633

Open to serve • Registrar’s Office (SU) • Bookstore (SU) • Tim Hortons (PE) • Library (L) • Urban Market (A) • Idea Shop (M)

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