Info Days 2013

When: Wednesday February 20th & Thursday February 21st, 2013
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Where: University Centre, Fort Garry Campus

Info Days is an exciting two-day open house held annually at the University of Manitoba's Fort Garry campus. The event is for high school-age students who are interested in learning more about the University of Manitoba.

Guests at Info Days attend presentations and information sessions, tour different buildings and faculties, and meet with current staff and students. You choose what you want to attend from a schedule of presentations, tours, and other fun activities that are offered throughout the day.

To view or print a PDF copy of the complete event program for Info Days, click here.

REGISTRATION
School groups are encouraged to RSVP their attendance at Info Days. Still haven't registered your school for Info Days? It's not too late to RSVP. Click here for our online registration form.

Registration is not required for individual students or families planning to attend Info Days.

PARKING

Click here for a map with direction to event parking.

Arriving by car:

FREE PARKING for individual vehicles is available ONLY in the regular student parking area of "Q-Lot," located east of St. Andrew's College, on the north side of Dysart Road (see parking map).

FREE PARKING IS PROHIBITED in the "K" staff lot, located east of the student "Q" Lot. FREE PARKING IS NOT ALLOWED in casual paid parking areas such as meters, pay and display areas, and the parkade. You will be ticketed if you park in the casual paid areas without paying.

PARKING IS NOT PERMITTED in the following areas at any time. Parking in these areas will result in a parking violation and offenders will be ticketed.

• 24 hour reserved zones
• Loading zones
• Fire lanes
• "No parking" areas
• Accessible stalls
• Staff and Student Lots excluding the "Q" student lot

Additional, paid hourly parking is available in the University Centre parkade and in other public parking lots located around campus.

Arriving by bus:

ALL BUSES are to drop-off and pick-up students in "Q –Lot," located east of St. Andrew's College, on the north side of Dysart Road (see parking map). There is no stopping allowed on Dysart Road. All buses must return to Q-Lot to pick up their groups at the arranged time of their departure.

After dropping off students, buses may park in the northwestern part of "Q-Lot" (see parking map).

Arriving students will be directed to the event from Q-Lot by event staff.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE…

Once you have arrived to campus, proceed south from the free parking area in "Q Lot" to University Centre(see parking map). The event Main Stage is located on the 1st floor of University Centre; this is where students will meet for presentations and tours. Info Village is located on the 2nd Floor; this will be open throughout the day for you to visit. See below for details.

PRESENTATION & TOURS SCHEDULE

Please note: Students should meet for departure to all presentations and tours at the Main Stage, located on the 1st floor of University Centre. Student volunteers will be on hand to lead you from the Main Stage to each presentation. Groups will depart the Main Stage area approximately 5 minutes prior to each presentation start time.

PRESENTATIONS & TOUR DESCRIPTIONS

9:00am ONLY
Successful Career Decision Making and Planning – Room 100, Fletcher Argue Bldg.
Undecided about your career direction? Not sure how to decide between different career options? Want to do everything possible to reach your career goal? This early morning session, hosted by the U of M Student Counselling & Career Centre, will help students with these and other career questions.Wed/Thurs: 9:00am

9:30am ONLY
Getting Started at the U of M: Becoming a University Student– Room 217, University Centre
How do you apply for admission? When do you select your classes? Students interested in going to university have questions – and we have the answers! Come hear about the "lifecycle" of an applicant – from admission, to acceptance, to registering for courses, to your first day of classes at the U of M!Wed/Thurs: 9:30am

The Science Circus – Room 260, Helen Glass Centre
The wonders of nature are caused by the simplest of things. See the spectacular effects of magnetism, pressure, cold temperatures, and more!Wed/Thurs: 9:30am

Faculty of Arts Mini-Lecture: Beyond Good & Evil – Criminology & Genocide – Room 543/544, University Centre
Are good and evil absolute, or relative? Why do people do evil things – or good things, for that matter? Discover how your convictions about right and wrong emerge from the social contexts in which we live.Thurs ONLY: 9:30am

Kinesiology & Recreation Management: Information Session/Q&A – Room 136, Frank Kennedy Centre
Learn more about undergraduate degrees in Kinesiology, Physical Education, and Recreation Management and Community Development, the courses we offer, and the career options in these fields. There will be a Q&A session that will answer your most frequently asked questions! Wed/Thurs: 9:30am

10:30am – 1:00pm

Actuarial Science: What is an Actuary? – Room 306, Tier Bldg.
Explore the nature of actuarial work and the various career paths available in this special presentation hosted by the Asper School of Business and the Faculty of Science.Wed/Thurs: 12:30pm

Agricultural & Food Sciences: Information Session & Tour – Room 138, Agriculture Bldg.
Everyone needs to eat. Sustainable food production is a vital part of a healthy global future. Careers in the field of agricultural and food sciences are important, relevant, and most definitely come with job security! Tour our facilities and learn about out programs in areas such as business, science, the environment, and food.Wed/Thurs: 10:30am, 11:30am

Architecture: The Environmental Design Program – Centre Space, Russell Bldg.
Learn more about the undergraduate Environmental Design program, take a tour of our facilities, win prizes, and enjoy free refreshments.Wed/Thurs: 10:30am, 12:30pm

Faculty of Arts: Information Session – Room 306, Tier Bldg.
Learn about programs and departments in the Faculty of Arts! WED ONLY: Learn about international travel/study opportunities and some of our award winning research. Also hear from one of our recent grads who will relate to you how her education in Arts has led to a rewarding career. THURS ONLY: Students from our exchange program will join us to talk about the fascinating world of travel/study exchange.Wed/Thurs: 10:30am

Faculty of Arts: Language Scramble – Room 101, Isbister Bldg. (Language Centre)
Test your language recognition skills in the Faculty of Arts Language Lab. Participants will don headphones, listen to various languages and try to guess which language they are hearing from a list. The participant with the most correct wins a cool prize!Wed: 11:30am / Thurs: 12:30pm

Faculty of Arts: Awesome Archaeology – Room N303, Duff Roblin Bldg. (Archaeology Lab)
Check out our Archaeology Labs which house hundreds of archaeological specimens from all over the world. Test your archaeological knowledge by playing the artifact guessing game.Thurs ONLY: 11:30am

Asper School of Business: Connections for Life – Room 343, Drake Centre
Why business? Why Asper? Find out what makes us one of the best business schools in Canada. With an amazing student experience, leadership opportunities, world-class professors and diverse student groups, you will make "Connections for Life" that are the envy of business students across Canada.Wed/Thurs: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm

Campus Recreation Tour – Leaves from Main Stage, 1st Floor University Centre
Tour the U of M's recreation facilities! We provide the "FUN" on campus! Come and check out the many active living opportunities our facilities have to offer including our fitness centre, swimming pool, skating rink, and more. Learn more about our sports clubs, intramurals and recreation programming.Wed/Thurs: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm

Campus Tour – Leaves from Main Stage, 1st Floor University Centre
Take a tour of the U of M campus and see the buildings and services you'll be using as a first-year student.Wed/Thurs: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:00pm

The Chemistry Magic Show – Room 200, Armes Lecture Hall
Fire! Gases! Explosions! Liquid Nitrogen! Chemistry like you're never seen it before! Don't try this at home…Wed/Thurs: 10:30am

Dental Hygiene: Information Session – Room 521, University Centre Wed/Thurs: 10:30am, 11:30am

Dentistry: Information Session – Room 543/544, University Centre
What is it like being a dentist in the field? Learn about the admission requirements for Dentistry and discover what specialties and opportunities lie ahead with a DMD degree.Wed/Thurs: 10:30am

Earth - A User's Guided Tour: Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources – Room 219, Wallace Bldg. (Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie)
Discover the opportunities that await you in the Riddell faculty and explore ways to examine the complex relationship between our planet, environment, natural resources, and society. Check out dinosaur skeletons and mineral displays in the Cretaceous Menagerie and tour our world-class facilities to learn how they are used to combat climate change and other environmental and social problems. Use the interactive groundwater and other simulators to visualize the impact of environmental factors on real systems.Wed/Thurs: 10:30am

Faculty of Education: Information Session – Room 224, Education Bldg.
Meet our education students and learn more about the classes that they take and their experiences in practicum. Learn about what it takes to be a great teacher and what kinds of jobs are available to people who have a Bachelor of Education degree.Wed/Thurs: 10:30am

Engineering: Information Session & Tour – Room E2-229, EITC
Discover the opportunities available to you at the Faculty of Engineering! Interact with faculty and students and take an optional tour of our state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories.Wed/Thurs: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm

Financial Aid & Awards: Scholarships and Support for Students – Room 543/544, University Centre
The University of Manitoba offers over $14 million dollars of award funding to new and returning students annually. Come and learn what might be available for you, from the numerous awards and aid programs we offer, that can help you meet the costs of your education.Wed/Thurs: 11:30am

Human Ecology: Information Session– Room 206, Human Ecology Bldg.
Get more information on the programs offered in Human Ecology, areas of focus, careers, practicums, and scholarships and awards.Wed/Thurs: 10:30am

Indigenous Student Opportunities: Our Programs, Your Future – Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge Whether you are an Indigenous student who would like some extra support while going to school or you are aspiring to be a leader in your community, this is your chance to meet people in the Indigenous community, hear about our great programs, and tour Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge!Wed ONLY: 12:30pm

Indigenous Games – Leaves from Main Stage, 1st Floor University Centre
Learn about Indigenous history, culture, and essential life skills by participating in fun and active traditional sport and games!Thurs ONLY: 12:30pm

Law: So You Want to be a Lawyer? – Room 260, Helen Glass Centre
What do lawyers actually do? Explore traditional vs. non-traditional employment. Come and explore the legal world!Wed/Thurs: 11:30am

Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music: Information Session – Room 308, Music Bldg.
Interested in becoming a music student? This session provides an overview of our faculty entrance requirements, as well as information on auditions and scholarships.Wed/Thurs: 10:30am

Medicine: Information Session – Room 200, Fletcher Argue Bldg.
Find out if a career in medicine is right for you. Explore the facts and myths of applying for and being accepted into this popular faculty.Wed: 10:30am / Thurs: 12:30pm

Nursing: Information Session & Tour – Room 260, Helen Glass Centre
Find out more about career choices in Nursing, what you need, and how to get there. Plus, check out the facilities where you will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to become a nurse.Wed/Thurs: 10:30am, 12:30pm

Occupational Therapy: Skills for the Job of Living – Room 360, Helen Glass Centre
Have you ever thought about how you might make a meal with the use of one hand, safely move around your home in a wheelchair, or manage at work with mental health issues? Come hear about some of the ways occupational therapists can help people to live more independent and satisfying lives.Wed/Thurs: 10:30am

Pharmacy: Why Become a Pharmacist? – Room 370, Helen Glass Centre
Learn about the different areas within the health care profession that pharmacists are involved in, the attributes of a pharmacist, the types of employment opportunities available, and admission requirements for the Pharmacy program.Wed/Thurs: 10:30am

Physical Therapy: Let's Get Physical – Room 360, Helen Glass Centre
A physiotherapist is a primary health care professional dedicated to evaluating, restoring, and/or enhancing physical function and independence. Physiotherapists are committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle and disease presentation. This information session includes a description of the career options for physiotherapists, as well as admission requirements.Wed/Thurs: 11:30am

Residence Tour – Leaves from Main Stage, 1st Floor University Centre
Take a tour of our residence community on campus and learn more about our different on-campus housing options and our residence life programs.Wed/Thurs: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:00pm

Respiratory Therapy: Discover Respiratory Therapy – Room 360, Helen Glass Centre
Respiratory therapists are involved in many different areas of health care and perform many different life-saving procedures. From inserting an airway in the trauma room to educating patients on their disease, this exciting profession is rapidly growing and dynamic. Come discover why Respiratory Therapists are such an essential part of the healthcare team and the significant role they play in people's lives.Wed/Thurs: 12:30pm

School of Art: Information Session/Tour – Room 366, ARTLab
Be the first to visit the new School of Art building! Take a tour of the new ARTLab, learn how to prepare a portfolio, watch students throwing pottery on a wheel, and enjoy the Open House exhibition throughout ARTLab.Wed/Thurs: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm

Science: Discover a World of Possibilities – Room 201, Armes Lecture Hall
Dr. Mark Whitmore, Dean, Faculty of Science will be your guide in exploring the world of opportunities that could be yours through a Science degree. Learn about our co-op option and win great prizes!Wed/Thurs: 11:30am

Social Work: Information Session – Room 505, Tier Bldg.
Learn about social work as a profession, career opportunities in the field, and the admissions requirements for our program.Wed/Thurs: 10:30am

St. John's College: Get More than Your Degree – Leaves from Main Stage, 1st Floor University Centre
Tour St. John's College and discover the benefits of college membership: scholarships, student groups, residence, and more!Wed/Thurs: 1:00pm

Travel the World in University: Exchange Programs & Service Learning – Room 100, Fletcher Argue Bldg.
U of M students can travel all over the world as part of their university degrees. Learn about our more than 100 exchange programs in 30 different countries, as well as our volunteer and service-learning opportunities in countries such as Ecuador, Bangladesh, and El Salvador.Wed/Thurs: 11:30am

University 1: Your First Year at the U of M – Room 206, Tier Bldg.
Join us to learn about University 1, our innovative first year program. This session will explore the services and supports offered by the U1 First Year Centre and what to expect as you begin your university studies. Wed/Thurs: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm

INFO VILLAGE

Info Village features booths and displays staffed by faculty, students, and staff from all over the U of M. It is located on the 2nd Floor of University Centre, inside the Manitoba Room (Rooms 210 -220) and Marshall McLuhan Hall (Room 204). Hours of operation are 9:00am to 2:00pm.

While in Info Village, stop by the UMConnect Lounge and create a student profile to win cool prizes (including an iPad mini) and to receive regular updates from the U of M about the programs and services you're interested in!

Click here for the Info Village booth map (contaned within the program)

GET ACTIVE - TRY OUT OUR RECREATION FACULTIES AT INFO DAYS!

Recreation Services is pleased to offer FREE all-day access to our fitness and recreation facilities at Info Days! Bring your workout gear and go for a run, use the pool, or challenge friends to a game of pick-up basketball or hockey. Please note that photo ID is required for entry. Daily sport equipment rentals are also available for $5. Students can access the recreation facilities by going to the Customer Service Desk located in the first floor lobby of Frank Kennedy Centre.

DAILY PRIZE DRAWS

Students can enter to win our daily draw for an iPad mini and other prizes! The Draw Box is located outside Info Village on the 2nd Floor of University Centre.

Daily prize draws will be held just before 12:30pm on the Main Stage. Drop by to see if you are a winner!

COUNSELLOR'S LOUNGE

Counsellor's Lounge is located in Bistro Two-O-Five restauranton the 2nd Floor of University Centre (near the 2nd floor stairwell and elevators) and is open from 9:00am to 1:30pm. It's a place for counsellors and teachers to relax, check their email, and obtain the latest information about the U of M.

Thanks to the following faculties for their generous contributions towards refreshments in the Counsellor's Lounge:

• Faculty of Arts – Dean's Office
• Asper School of Business
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Science – Dean's Office
• Faculty of Social Work
• St. John's College
• The Office of Student Life
• University 1

CONTACT US

For more information, please contact:

Kyle Lougheed
Student Recruitment Events Coordinator
Phone: 204-474-8806
Email: kyle_lougheed@umanitoba.ca