2017 Open House Program

OPEN HOUSE 2017

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WELCOME!

START YOUR UWINNIPEG EXPERIENCE NOW

STAY IN THE LOOP Follow @UWinnipeg on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to get all the latest Open House information throughout the day.

WE’RE EXCITED TO SHOW YOU ALL THAT UWINNIPEG HAS TO OFFER

APPLY TODAY! Visit the Application Centre in the David F. Anderson Gymnasium to get started.

Check out the activities we’ve lined up to help you discover what we are all about.

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TOURS

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ACTIVITIES

Campus Tours—

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All tours begin in the David F. Anderson Gymnasium •

INFORMATION FAIR David F. Anderson Gymnasium •

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Visit the booths for information on departments and programs. Professors, students, and staff will be on hand to talk about degree programs and course selection.

Visit the Student Services booths to learn about scholarships, financial aid, accessibility services, student housing, and more.

Stop by the Duckworth Concessions, Café Bodhi or Smoothie Bar on the second floor to purchase a snack.

PRESENTATIONS AND MINI-LECTURES David F. Anderson Gymnasium & Room 2D12 •

Presentations and mini-lectures are your opportunity to explore your interests and ask questions that can help you find your path to university and your future program of study.

Take a tour of the growing UWinnipeg campus. Visit Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex, Buhler Centre, AnX, and the Axworthy Health and RecPlex.

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Daytime tours are offered at 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, and 1:00pm.

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Evening tours are offered at 5:45pm and 7:00pm.

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Campus tours leave from the Tour booth (#43) at the Information Fair.

Department-Specific Tours— •

11:00am, 1:00pm, and 6:45pm

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Leave from the Theatre and Film booth (#41) at the Information Fair.

Campus Living •

11:00am and 6:30pm

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Leave from the Campus Living booth (#6) at the Information Fair.

Bill Wedlake Fitness Centre •

Upon request Leave from the Customer Service Desk in the Duckworth Centre.

Pick presentations and mini-lectures on topics that are of special interest to you.

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Schedule your time so you can attend more than one.

Anthropology

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See schedule on page 8.

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APPLICATION CENTRE David F. Anderson Gymnasium •

Apply today at booth #53! Our Student Central team will assist you in completing your online application. Make sure to bring your Manitoba Education and Training (M.E.T.) number, which can be found on your transcript or by asking your school’s office, and a cheque, cash, debit or credit card to pay the $90 application fee.

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Already applied? Not sure what happens next? Stop by the Admissions booth (#52) and talk to a member of the Admissions team.

More information is available at the Psychology booth (#42).

COUNSELLORS’ LOUNGE Duckworth Centre •

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Theatre and Film

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Train a virtual rat; see some dramatic illusions and demonstrations of research findings, and other activities.

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During the day, high school guidance counsellors can relax and visit with colleagues in our Counsellors’ Lounge.

Located in the Lea Marc Corporate Suite above the Information Fair; the lounge is accessed from the second floor of the Duckworth Centre, directly under the track entrance.

Lunch is provided by Garbonzo’s Pizza Pub.

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES 4 th Floor, Centennial Hall •

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES •

ASL/English interpretation is available throughout the day and evening.

If you require this service, please visit the Accessibility Services booth (#8) in the Student Services area of the Information Fair.

rop by the library to learn about our D study spaces, services, and resources.

Library staff will be happy to answer all your questions.

Leave from the Anthropology booth (#26) at the Information Fair.

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WHERE’S WES LEE? Take a selfie with Wes Lee Coyote — Follow us on Instagram @UWinnipeg and post your photo using #UWinnipeg for a chance to win prizes!

CELEBRATE UWINNIPEG’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH US Identify the faces and places in our archival photos and you can win some great prizes! Enter your ballot at the Library booth. (#17)

WIN PRIZES There are tons of door prizes to be given away throughout the day. Stop by booth #11 in the David F. Anderson Gymnasium and be entered to win the $5,000 tuition credit grand prize!

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PLAN YOUR DAY

GENERAL 8:30AM–2:00PM 2nd Floor Duckworth Centre

FACULTY PRESENTATIONS

Info Center

9:00AM–2:00PM David F. Anderson Gymnasium

Information Fair

9:30AM–1:00PM David F. Anderson Gymnasium

Campus and Department Specific Tours

Visit a variety of student interest tables, including the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA). There will also be activities, including games and contests.

10:15–10:30AM David F. Anderson Gymnasium Lecture Space

Psychology: The Psychology of University Success

Visit the booths for information on departments and programs. Professors, students, and staff will be on hand to talk about degree programs, course selection, and student services.

10:15–10:30AM 2nd Floor Duckworth Centre Room 2D12

Mathematics and Statistics: Infinite Sets and Infinity

10:30–10:45AM David F. Anderson Gymnasium Lecture Space

Faculty of Arts: Choosing Arts at UWinnipeg

Please see “Tours” on page 4 for details.

DAYTIME PRESENTATIONS AND MINI-LECTURES 9:30–9:45AM David F. Anderson Gymnasium Lecture Space

9:45–10:15AM Eckhardt Gramatté Hall

10:00–10:15AM David F. Anderson Gymnasium Lecture Space

Classics: The Greek and Roman World Presented by: Peter Miller

How UWinnipeg Grows Leaders Presented by: UWinnipeg President and Vice-Chancellor Annette Trimbee Gupta Faculty of Kinesiology and Applied Health: A broad introduction to instruction and teaching of sports, physical activity, and physical education

Democracy, athletics, medicine, mathematics, and philosophy were invented in the Ancient Mediterranean; come and hear how cutting edge research, excavation, and teaching in the Classics department illuminates the present by examining the past.

10:30–10:45AM 2nd Floor Duckorth Centre 2D12

A degree is more then just graduating with a piece of paper. Hear from the UWinnipeg President and Vice-Chancellor on how UWinnipeg students, faculty, and graduates are changing the world. Everything you need to know and more.

10:45–11:00AM David F. Anderson Gymnasium Lecture Space

The role of various kinesiology domains and how they relate to teaching physical and health education will be discussed.

11:00–11:15AM David F. Anderson Gymnasium Lecture Space

Presented by: Jim Clark

Presented by: Ross Stokke

Presented by: Glenn Moulaison Indigenous Course Requirement (ICR): Because truth comes before reconciliation

Psychologists have discovered much about how university success depends on personal qualities of students (e.g. cognitions, emotions, behaviors). This talk will illustrate relevant research and findings.

Learn about infinite sets and whether or not we should expect the existence of different “sizes” of infinity.

This presentation will outline the benefits of studying the Arts at The University of Winnipeg.

This short talk will explore the ideas that have inspired the ICR as well as the benefits to students and the community.

Presented by: Marc Kuly Faculty of Education: Are you thinking about becoming a teacher? Do you enjoy working with children or teens? Would you like to teach in another country?

Find out all of the educational options at UWinnipeg that will prepare you for a career as a teacher, including a 5-year integrated program in which you will receive two degrees upon completion.

Presented by: Deb Bradley Co-op Education Program: A brief overview of the co-op program at UWinnipeg Presented by: Jessica Adkin

Co-op provides students with the opportunity to obtain paid work experience related to their field of study.

Presented by: Nathan Hall

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11:00AM–12:00PM 2nd Floor Duckworth Centre 2D12

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Student Recruitment and Awards and Financial Aid: What You Need to Know about First Year How to Build Your Resume and Fund University at the Same Time Presented by: Nadia Paul and Colin Russell

11:15–11:30PM David F. Anderson Gymnasium Lecture Space

Faculty of Business and Economics: The Faculty of Business and Economics Presented by: Rosalie Harms

11:30–11:45AM David F. Anderson Gymnasium Lecture Space

Gupta Faculty of Kinesiology and Applied Health: Exercising Mind and Body!

11:45AM–12:00PM David F. Anderson Gymnasium Lecture Space

Faculty of Science: Sciences at UWinnipeg: Discover, Achieve, Belong

12:00–12:15PM David F. Anderson Gymnasium Lecture Space

12:15–12:30PM David F. Anderson Gymnasium Lecture Space

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Presented by: Melanie Gregg

Presented by: Danny Blair

English: English Studies Reinvented Presented by: Catherine Hunter

Gupta Faculty of Kinesiology and Applied Health: Athletic Therapy— Not Just for Athletes!

Presented by: Valerie Pelleck

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Hear some of the most important things you need to know when considering your university education.

What is a major? What is an undergraduate degree?

What are pre-professional studies? How do you apply and what happens afterwards? How do you get involved on campus?

12:45–1:00PM David F. Anderson Gymnasium Lecture Space

This is followed by an important presentation on costs and fees, as well as scholarships and bursaries at UWinnipeg—including deadlines, tips on how to apply for financial assistance and government student loans.

1:00–1:15PM David F. Anderson Gymnasium Lecture Space

Come out and learn more about our programming and what sets our business school apart. Whether you’re interested in finance, marketing, management or accounting, we can provide you with the innovative skills and knowledge that you need to succeed in today’s business and global economic market

1:15–1:30PM David F. Anderson Gymnasium Lecture Space

Study in the Gupta Faculty of Kinesiology and Applied Health at The University of Winnipeg to exercise both your body and your mind. Explore the what, why, and how of human physical activity, exercise, sport and health.

The presentation provides an overview of UWinnipeg’s varied science programs and the ways in which they each provide students with opportunities to truly Discover, Achieve, and Belong.

In the 21st century, English Studies has expanded in dynamic and exciting directions. At UWinnipeg, English classes explore poetry, television, comic books, Indigenous storytelling, and pop music as well as fascinating new perspectives on traditional literary works, such as Shakespeare’s plays, Jane Austen’s novels, and Alice Munro’s short stories.

Students will be given a brief overview of the profession of athletic therapy and an introduction into some of the hands-on skills that are part of the job, both in the field with a team and in a clinical setting.

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Library: Your Academic Home: The University of Winnipeg Library Presented by: Joshua Herter and Ian Fraser Conflict Resolution Studies and International Development: Resisting a Dictator Presented by: Gina Loewen Indigenous Studies: Learning beyond classroom : Unique land-based, interactive and community-based field courses by Indigenous Studies

The University of Winnipeg Library is the heart of the downtown campus, providing vibrant spaces and resources for students, faculty, and community members to pursue their academic goals.

Nonviolent discipline is important for successfully overcoming power imbalance and creating positive change. Using case studies from the Nazis and Serbia, and relating them to present day, you will learn strategies for effective resistance against unjust power structures.

This presentation will highlight land-based experiential learning courses that have been offered by the Indigenous Studies department.

Presented by: Shailesh Shukla GENERAL EVENING 5:30–8:00PM David F. Anderson Gymnasium

Information Fair

Visit the booths for information on departments and programs. Professors, students, and staff will be on hand to talk about degree programs, course selections and student services.

5:45–8:00PM David F. Anderson Gymnasium

Campus and Department Specific Tours

Please see “Tours” on page 4 for details.

EVENING PRESENTATIONS AND MINI-LECTURES 6:00–6:15PM 2nd Floor Duckworth Centre 2D12

6:30–7:30PM 2nd Floor Duckworth Centre 2D12

How UWinnipeg Grows Leaders Presented by: UWinnipeg President and Vice-Chancellor Annette Trimbee

A degree is more then just graduating with a piece of paper. Hear from the UWinnipeg President and Vice-Chancellor on how UWinnipeg students, faculty and graduates are changing the world. Everything you need to know and more.

Student Recruitment and Awards and Financial Aid: What You Need to Know about First Year

Hear some of the most important things you need to know when considering your university education.

What is a major? What is an undergraduate degree?

What are pre-professional studies? How do you apply and what happens afterwards? How do you get involved on campus?

How to Build Your Resume and Fund University at the Same Time Presented by: Nadia Paul and Colin Russell

This is followed by an important presentation on costs and fees as well as scholarships and bursaries at UWinnipeg—including deadlines, tips on how to apply for financial assistance and government student loans.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE

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Anthropology 26 Bioanthropology 26 Biology 16

Early Childhood Education

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Geographic Information Systems

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Joint Business Administration

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Joint Communications

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FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

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Mathematics 24

Business and Administration

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Physics 28

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Economics 22

Statistics 24

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COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS

Aboriginal Student Services

Psychiatric Nursing

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Radiation Therapy (CancerCare MB)

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GRADUATE STUDIES MENNO SIMONS COLLEGE

Biopsychology 42 Chemistry 18 Environmental Studies and Sciences

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Hard of Hearing Services Admissions 52 Applications 53

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FACULTY OF ARTS

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Interdisciplinary Linguistics

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Classics 44

International Development Studies

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Conflict Resolution Studies

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Mennonite Studies

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Criminal Justice

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Modern Languages and Literature

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Developmental Studies

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Philosophy 45

Disability Studies

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Political Science

East Asian Languages and Cultures

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Psychology 42

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English 30

Religion and Culture

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German-Canadian Studies

Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications

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History 35

Sociology 48

History of Art

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Theatre and Film

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Human Rights

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Urban and Inner-City Studies

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Indigenous Studies

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Women’s and Gender Studies

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Awards and Financial Aid

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Counseling—Health and Wellness Services

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International Admissions

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PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

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PROFESSIONAL, APPLIED AND 13 CONTINUING EDUCATION (PACE)

Biochemistry 18

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Applied Biology

Developmental Studies Stream: Lectures

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APPLIED AND JOINT PROGRAMS

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Pre-Architecture

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Pre-Chiropractic

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Pre-Dental Hygiene

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International Student Services

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Library 17 Study Abroad

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Pre-Dentistry 18

Alumni Affairs

Pre-Journalism 40

Campus Sustainability

Pre-Law 40

Klinic 9

Pre-Medical Rehabilitation

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Pre-Medical Technology

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Pre-Medicine 18 Pre-Occupational Therapy

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Pre-Optometry 18 Pre-Pharmacy 18 Pre-Social Work

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Global Welcome Centre Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre G GRAHAM HALL

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Registrar’s Office (Graduate Studies)

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SPENCE STREET

Centre for Research in Young People’s Texts and Cultures (CRYTC)

Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall

English Language Program Offices

Faculty of Arts Gallery 1C03 Library

Security Office / Information / Lost and Found The Malecón

Uplink/TSC Service Desk

UWSA Info Booth

OPEN HOUSE 2017

FUTURE HOME OF LEATHERDALE HALL (Opening 2017) SATELLITE LOCATIONS Urban and Inner-City Studies (527 Selkirk Ave) Legal Help Centre (Portage Place Mall)

STUDENT CENTRAL

SECURITY

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WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

RAPID TRANSIT AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

BLUELIGHT PHONES (Direct link to security)

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