Open House 2013

Presentations and Mini Lectures

Thank you for attending Open House 2013. The following information pertains to the event that was on February 20th, 2013

Is there a particular program or faculty that piques your interest? Do you want to find out more about the application process? Want to know what it's like to be a UWinnipeg student? Open House Presentations, Application Centre and Mini Lectures are your opportunity to learn more about UWinnipeg, both inside and outside the classroom.

Application Centre

 

Apply Today at the Application Centre

Drop in to the Application Centre at Student Central where our team will assist you in completing your online application.

Already Applied? Do you have a question? Not sure what happens next?  Stop by the Information Fair and talk to a member of the Admissions team.

Application fees are $80.00 for Canadians - Permanent Residents and $100.00 for International Students. Cheque and credit cards are accepted.    

If you are a current high school student, locate your Manitoba Education and Training Number (MET #) prior to coming to the Application Centre. This number is required to complete your application.  If you do not know your MET#, please ask your school and/or check your latest report card.

 

Presentations for OPEN HOUSE 2013

GENERAL PRESENTATIONS
Everything You Need to Know About First Year	Find out what to expect - get helpful tips, great advice, and answers to your questions! We’ll cover it all from application to Student Services and Orientation.
FACULTY PRESENTATIONS
Faculty of Arts: Why Study Arts?                                    Dr. G. Moulaison, Dean	Come see where the university began and where it continues to grow. Come hear what opportunities the Faculty of Arts has to make changes in your world and in the world of others
Faculty of Business and Administration: Taking You Beyond Business and Economics J. Adkins, Faculty Assistant	Become a business leader or a global economic player! Find out what makes the Faculty of Business and Economics different and what it has to offer you!
Faculty of Education: Education's Top Ten           J. Stewart, Acting Associate Dean	Thinking about joining the Faculty of Education? Come and hear the pros and cons of becoming a teacher and learn about the application process into our unique Integrated Education Program.
Faculty of Kinesiology:  New Faculty, New Facility Dr. D. Fitzpatrick, Dean	UWinnipeg students of Kinesiology, or the study of human movement, are part of the latest Faculty on our Campus: the Faculty of Kinesiology! Come and learn more about the Faculty and the exciting new multi-sport UNITED Health and RecPlex opening on our campus in the Fall of 2014. See how students and student athletes in our downtown University are active in the classroom, on the court and in the community.
Faculty of Science: The Power of a Science Degree Dr. J. Currie, Dean	Find out why you should go to University, take a Science degree - and do it at The University of Winnipeg! Discover your opportunities for research exposure, pure science degrees, and top pre-professional training for medicine, dentistry and engineering.
MINI LECTURES
CLASSICS: Ancients Behaving Badly C. Whatley	Explore the surprising lives of some of the ancient world’s most notorious individuals, from the sexual exploits of the gods – such as Apollo and Zeus – of Classical myth, to the personal tastes of the residents of Pompeii, as illuminated by the graffiti they left behind, to the floating head of the tireless late Roman emperor, Justinian.
BIOLOGY: Cells & Cellular Processes A. Shirvastav	Find out basics about cell biology and how the understanding of mammalian cells is important for any advanced field in health and life sciences.
BUSINESS: Marketing (What Did I Just Buy?) D. Kernaghan	Marketing is not advertising. Marketing is all of the ‘behind-the-scenes” activities that convince you to purchase something that (until a few moments ago) was not part of your world. Let me tell you a few trade secrets.
APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE: Intro to Computer Science C. Henry & P. Atrey	Find out more about the field of computer science, focusing on defining computer science and identifying high demand occupations that require a background in this field. Highlights include a discussion on the degree program and faculty research.
PHILOSOPHY: The Right to Sovereignty S. Tomsons	Learn how non-Aboriginal governments can move into a justice relationship with Indigenous peoples. Discuss the relationship between Indigenous peoples and the non-Aboriginal governments that dispossessed them of their lands and claimed sovereignty over their territories.
PSYCHOLOGY: Psychology of Belief J. Clark	Many of our cherished beliefs are incorrect. Learn how scientific psychology has revealed numerous cognitive and social barriers to true beliefs and how better to draw accurate conclusions about people and the world.
WOMEN'S AND GENDER STUDIES: New Media, Culture Jamming and the Third Wave S. Munro	Explore how feminists today are using new media technologies including blogs, gaming, online zines, and digital audio/video in the “virtual praxis” of feminism. Learn how feminist culture jamming works to resist the occupation of public space and imagination by conservatism and mainstream media.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION STUDIES: Conflict and Culture K. Ridd	Conflict is universal – how we deal with conflict is not. Human conflict between individuals, groups, and nations impacts personal and public life all over the world. Through story, games, and interactive activities, participants will be introduced to effective non-violent conflict resolution in both international and interpersonal contexts.
GEOGRAPHY: Climate is Changing, Why Aren't We? D. Blair	Hey, teenagers! Come find out why you should be angry at your parents’ generation for not taking climate change more seriously. We know what needs to be done, yet we do so little. Why?
KINESIOLOGY: The Study of Human Movement A. Hussain	Learn about the study of human movements, considering knowledge, theory and application related to physical activity and sport.
MICROBIOLOGY: Microbes Rule the World R. Douville	Microbes rule the world. Learn about the amazing microscopic world around you and the diversity of microorganisms that impact our environment and our health
PHYSICS: Is Radiation Therapy a Career for You?     C. Zeller	Did you know that there is a highly rewarding and specialized career in health care that focuses on planning and delivering radiation treatment to cancer patients? Find out what a career in radiation therapy has to offer and what education is required to become a member of our health care team.

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