Lakeland College Update

 Program info sessions

·         Human Services                                   March 5, Vermilion campus

·         Enviro-Citing                                         March 9, Vermilion campus

·         Business & University Transfer          March 13, Lloydminster campus

·         Ag-Citing                                                March 16, Vermilion campus

Prospective students, parents and friends are welcome. Sessions for other programs will be planned soon, for more details and updates go to www.lakelandcollege.ca/infosessions.

Program news and changes

Animal Health Technology	Changed to a competitive entrance process •              Acceptance will be based on a work experience report and high school academic average
Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Recreation	Suspended
Business	All Business programs are based at the Lloydminster campus to allow for more flexibility in students’ course selection within the five majors of accounting, appraisal and assessment, marketing, general business, and small business and entrepreneurship
Pre-employment Hairstyling	Currently under development for fall 2012 – will be offered in evening and weekend courses
Heavy Oil Operations Technician	Changed to a competitive entrance process •              Entrance into the program is based on an average between high school marks, career investigation report and interview with department faculty
Heavy Oil Operations Technician diploma (currently offered as a one-year certificate only)	Proposed for fall 2012 – two-year diploma program to train and graduate 4th and 3rd class power engineers
Practical Nurse	Changed to a competitive entrance process Competitive academic average in the required courses

For the latest information on all admission requirements, programs and calendar information, go to www.lakelandcollege.ca

New Holland & Lakeland partner to enhance agriculture programs

Lakeland College and New Holland Agriculture announced in September a new multi-million dollar, 10-year deal that will propel Lakeland students to the forefront of post-secondary agricultural education and hands-on training that incorporates advanced technology and the most up-to-date equipment. As part of the new agreement with Lakeland, New Holland will consign agricultural equipment to the college on a rotating basis annually or otherwise agreed upon. This academic year, about $320,000 worth of equipment including a T7 Series Tier IV EcoBlue Tractor, a 50 HP Boomer50 Tractor, a 56 HP L223 Skid Steer Loader, a manure spreader, a BR7090 round baler and four Rustlers utility vehicles have arrived on campus. During the 10-year collaboration, it is estimated the total retail value of the New Holland equipment consigned to Lakeland will exceed $12 million. In recognition of New Holland’s significant commitment, the college has renamed its farm operation to be the Lakeland College Student Managed Farm – Powered by New Holland. New Holland also established a $100,000 endowment fund at Lakeland that will supply a number of annual student scholarships and awards which will start in 2013, the college’s centenary year.

Academic Excellence Scholarships

Lakeland College is now accepting new student applications to programs that qualify for Academic Excellence Scholarships. Based on their Grade 11 average in five eligible subjects, Grade 12 students will receive an Academic Excellence Scholarship when they apply to Accounting Technician, Agribusiness, Business, Educational Assistant, Environmental Sciences and University Transfer. Scholarship amounts are:

•              $1,500 = 85% minimum average

•              $2,500 = 90% minimum average

•              $3,500 = 95% minimum average

Campus Visit & Tuition Credit Programs

From now until August, students travelling more than 101 km from their permanent home for a campus tour of either Lakeland College’s Vermilion or Lloydminster campus will receive a tuition credit of:

•         101-150 km = $140 total tuition credit

•         151-200 km = $170 total tuition credit

•         201-250 km = $200 total tuition credit

•         251-350 km = $235 total tuition credit

•         351-500 km = $340 total tuition credit

•         501-700 km = $475 total tuition credit

•         More than 700 km = $600 total tuition credit (maximum available)

Students who take a campus tour will be entered to win a $1,000 tuition credit when they come for a campus tour. Names of two lucky new students (one for each campus) are drawn at the beginning of every academic year.

Top 20 Under 20

Deadline: January 23

Top 20 under 20™ applicants will meet the following eligibility requirements:

• A young person who has demonstrated significant amounts of Innovation, Leadership and Achievements in their life, school, community, province or country
   
• Under the age of 20 (as of December 31, 2011)
   
• Canadian citizenship or permanent residence status
   
• Desire to pursue some form of education or training, whether that be Canadian secondary, post-secondary or training education (high school or equivalent, CEGEP, GED, college, university, training or apprenticeship programs)
   
• All nominations must include a letter of endorsement by a sponsor. The sponsor must speak to the applicant's role and innovative project.
   
• Top 20 Under 20™ is an individual award. Applications for a group is not permitted.
   
• Not a past recipient of the Top 20 Under 20™ Award

For further information, including access to an application, click here.

Toyota Earth Day Scholarship

Deadline: January 31, 2012
Earth Day Canada launched the 2012 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program to recognize and cultivate tomorrow's environmental leaders. This is an opportunity for students graduating from a Canadian high school  to earn one of twenty $5 000 entrance scholarships to go towards their post-secondary education, regardless of their chosen field of study. All they have to do is demonstrate excellence in their school studies and a commitment to the environment through school or community initiatives. A national winner will also receive a Panasonic notebook computer.
You can access information hereh: application online at earthday.ca/scholarship.

Augustana Preview Day

November 25, 2011

This day has been designated for prospective students to visit the University of Alberta's Augustana Campus in Camrose, Alberta.

Students will meet with professors, sit in on classes, enjoy a free lunch, learn about admission requirements, awards and residence admission and tour campus with a current student.

For more information, click here.

BK Scholarship

Deadline: January 10, 2012

High school seniors, Burger King employees and children of Burger King employees are eligible to apply for these scholarships for $1000, $5000, $25000 or $50000.

Check out this link for further information.

U of R Social Work Information Evening in Saskatoon

Prospective students, counsellors and family members are invited to an information evening to learn about the field of social work, career opportunities and admission requirements. 

Guests will have an opportunity to speak with academic advisors and faculty members on:

Monday, November 7, 2011 at 7pm

Candle Room, The Atrium

111 Research Dr.

Saskatoon, SK

To RSVP or for more information contact SW.StudentServices@uregina.ca or call 664-7370

U of R: What is Business Administration? Open House

"WHAT IS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION?" Information Day

YOU are invited to attend an informative and event-filled day to find out more about pursuing an education in Business Administration at the University of Regina:

Date:Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Time:  9:30 a.m.           Registration
         10:00 a.m.           Event begins
           3:00 p.m.           Event concludes

Place:                           Faculty of Business Administration
                                     University of Regina
                                     6th Floor - Education Building

Events of the day will include:
-Presentation on the Faculty of Business Administration programs
-Guest speakers
-Workshops/mini-lectures provided by instructors in all majors of Business Administration (Finance,Accounting, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, International Business, Management)
-FREE pizza lunch
-Draw for $500 bursary prize as well as other great prizes to be won

Parents and guidance counselors are welcome to attend and must register!

Please RSVP by Thursday, November 24, 2011 at: 

http://www.uregina.ca/admin/highschoolregistration.htm

*Free Parking will be provided for all guests!

Spots Open for Health Discovery Day

Thursday, November 10


This event, hosted by the University of Saskatchewan, which will feature a keynote lecture, two hands-on workshops and an interactive discussion with medical and health care professionals.

As there are still a number of spots left in the Discovery Day event at the University of Saskatchewan, we have decided to open the registration up to any interested high school student and the registration deadline has been extended to Monday, November 7^th.

So, if you have any interested aboriginal students and/or non-aboriginal students, all are now welcome to register.  Attached is the most up-to-date workshop catalogue – the newest addition has been a Nursing workshop.

For schools that have not yet registered: Please follow this linkhttp://www.cdnmedhall.org/school-registration-form?id=331 to the school registration page submit the form. 

Medicine Hat College Student for a Day

November 15-19
January 24-26
February 13-15
The dates listed above will be "Student for a Day" events at Medicine Hat College. Prospective students can attend classes, meet instructors, have lunch with current students and tour the campus on these days. Call 403.529.3819 at least one week prior to your date of choice to register.

November 9
March 8
These dates are for Medicine Hat College Information Evenings. Call 403.529.3819 for further information.

Links to Lakeland Open House Sites

Open houses at Vermilion and Lloydminster campuses will  take place Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29  from 9 am – 4 pm at both campuses

Students have the opportunity to sit in on classes, take tours, apply online for free, meet and talk with students and instructors and learn more about the great clubs and services at Lakeland.

For further information, visit the links below.

Vermilion - http://www.lakelandcollege.ca/admissions/open-house/vermilion.aspx

Lloydminster - http://www.lakelandcollege.ca/admissions/open-house/lloydminster.aspx 

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York University: Fall Campus Day

November 12 and 13

York University in Toronto will be holding these visit opportunities at their Keele and Glendon Campuses.

Click here for further information.

University of Regina Distance Learning Opportunities

The U of R offers several online, televised and face to face courses for people throughout the province. This includes the opportunity for high school students to earn university credits.

Click here for further information.

Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme was developed to encourage all youth ages 14 to 25 to be active, to participate in new activities and to pursue their current interest in four different areas. It involves goal-setting, fun and challenges. It is a non-competitive program and individuals benefit through their own efforts and grow from the experience. Bronze, Silver and Gold levels are included in the programme.

Click here for further information.

Aboriginal Youth Financial Management Awards

Deadline to Indicate Interest: November 15

The AFOA-Meyers Norris Penny LLP Aboriginal Youth Financial Managements Awards are open to First Nation youth in grades 11 and 12. Winners attend AFOA's National Conference and participate in a special Youth program designed to introduce youth to careers in Aboriginal finance and management.

There is a great demand both within First Nation communities and off-reserve for Aboriginal financial management professionals and there are many opportunities for those who want to pursue this career path and many sources of assistance.

Click here for application information.

Student Awards Website

Students searching for scholarships can register with studentawards.com

After registering, you will receive updates on scholarships available to suit your interests and needs.

Alberta College of Art and Design Open Houses

October 21 and 22 - 10 am to 4 pm
This open house will allow prospective students to attend brief presentations about the college and possible career paths within art and design. It will also be an opportunity to have you portfolio reviewed by a panel of faculty, provided that you have pre-registered.

November 5, December 3 - 10 am to 4 pm
These information sessions will allow participants to attend a lecture geared toward general admissions information and the benefits of art education. Tours will also be offered.

January 14 - 10am to 4pm

This winter information session and portfolio day will allow students to attend lectures and to receive feedback on their portfolios.

For further information, click here.

YOU Innovate Canada Tournament

$25000 in cash awards!

This contest challenges teams of four to sign up in a contest that asks them to create multiple uses for a coffee cup that involve using, reusing or altering it to create something new.

Further details are available here.

What is Engineering?

Tuesday, November 8 - Saskatoon
Wednesday, November 9 - Regina

These events are hosted by the University of Saskatchewan, the University of Regina and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan. They consist of presentations given by practicing professional engineers, university professors and administrators, and university students with the objective of providing an accurate overview of what engineering is, what engineers do and the educational opportunities that exist in the province.

Ask your guidance counsellor for registration information.

Open House: Concordia University College of Alberta

October 22, 2011 and March 10, 2012

Concordia University College, located in Edmonton will be holding two open houses once again this year. This is a small university that offers undergraduate programs in Arts, Management, Science; after-degree programs in elementary education and environmental health and graduate programs in public health, Christian and Biblical studies, and information systems.

For further information, click here.

UR Connected

October 21 & 22

The University of Regina is holding it's annual fall visit days for students and their families to meet a faculty advisor, learn about programs and services and tour facilities.

Register online here.