University of Regina: UR Connected and Open House

The University of Regina will be hosting various open house events this year, including UR Connected (October 19-20), What is Business Administration (December 5), Social Work Information Nights (December 6 in Saskatoon and November 29 in Regina), What is Kinesiology (December 6), and Open House (May 10, 2013). For more information on these events, click here

Olds College Campus Visits

Olds College has several options for students to visit campus and explore programs, including a Discover Day (Friday, September 28), Campus Visits and Program Preview Days. For further information, check out this link.

Lakeland College Open House

Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27
Open House 2012 is consists of 2 full days on both Lloydminster and Vermilion campuses. It runs Friday Oct. 26 from 9 am to 4 pm and Saturday Oct. 27 from 9 am to 3 pm. 

This includes a  Career Fair in Vermilion on Friday.

This is an opportunity to tour, sit in on a class, talk to current students, meet faculty, try-a-trade and do a lab.

Check out the 2011 slide shows for each campus on the Vermilion and Lloydminsteropen house pages.

If you plan on attending Lakeland in 2013-14, you should take a tour. You'll be eligible to win a $1,000 tuition credit. 

Click here for further information.

U of S: Experience US

Experience US! is the University of Saskatchewan’s annual two-day open house event. Every fall, prospective students, parents, counsellors, teachers and others are invited to spend time on campus to experience the U of S in full swing. Through interactive information sessions, tours and other activities, attendees can learn more about the wide variety of programs and services available at the U of S.

Registration is now open! For more information and to register, click here.

SIAST Machining Madness Event

When: Saturday, November 17, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Lunch is provided
Where: SIAST Wascana Campus
4500 Wascana Parkway
Regina, Saskatchewan
Room A164

When you stop and think about it, there are many things that machinists make. Did you know that a machinist manufactured the molds that made your car tires? Take a look at your cell phone. A machinist formed the die-cast that set the plastic for that cell phone. Machinists are everywhere and they’re in high demand.

High School students are invited to come out and explore SIAST’s Machine Shop program at Wascana Campus. They’ll learn about the various types of equipment used in the shop while producing a project. Representatives from industry will be on hand throughout the day and program information will be provided to all participants. Everyone is welcome!

The date is subject to change. For more information go to www.gosiast.com and click on “Visit a Campus” to start your profile and register for these events.

Application Deadlines for SIAST

Depending on the program applied for, there are 3 possible application deadlines and processes for SIAST programs offered at Kelsey, Wascana, Woodlands and Palliser campuses:

a)    First Qualified First Admitted (for most SIAST programs)Current high school students who are enrolled in the courses that will qualify them for admission to the program of their choice may apply on or after September 1 each year for FQFA programs. It is to their advantage to apply early for the best chance of being admitted.

b) High Demand Programs

Applicants to high-demand programs may only apply during the designated application period - October 1, 2012, to February 15, 2013. SIAST programs currently designated as high demand are:

Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology

Dental Hygiene

Medical Laboratory Assistant (effective for 2013 intake)

Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical Radiologic Technology

Power Engineering Technology

Practical Nursing

Check out what's new on admission averages, for these programs, for current high school students at Apply Now.

c) Competitive Admission Program

The Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, delivered in partnership with the University of Regina, uses a competitive admission process. Applications are ranked according to specific program requirements. Refer to the program web page for details.

Visit SIAST - CSI Sessions

"CSI" (Come, See, Investigate) sessions are to be held at the four Kelsey Campuses as follows: SIAST Kelsey Campus, Saskatoon, October 25, 20129:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. At SIAST Palliser Campus in Moose Jaw, students and parents can arrange for individual CSI sessions by contacting Marlene Frechette, student recruitment advisor, at 1-866-467-4278 or email frechette@siast.sk.ca. SIAST Wascana Campus, Regina, November 15, 2012, 12:45 - 3 p.m. At SIAST Woodland Campus in Prince Albert, students and parents can arrange for individual CSI sessions by contacting Christine Nemish, student recruitment advisor, at 1-866-467-4278 or email nemish@siast.sk.ca.

Check out Visit a Campus for more upcoming events and tour dates at SIAST campuses.

Building Brighter Futures

Indspire, formerly the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation, is now the largest non-governmental funding body for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis post secondary students across Canada. Bursary and scholarship awards are provided to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students annually across a diverse range of disciplines.

Indspire offers financial assistance (scholarships and bursaries) through four major categories: Post Secondary Education, Fine Arts, Health Careers, and Oil & Gas Aboriginal Trades & Technology. Click here for further information.

University of Alberta Tours and Events

October 20

The University of Alberta annual Open House will be held on Saturday, October 20 at the Butterdome in Edmonton. Students can join the over 8,000 guests who will visit campus this day to explore our over 200 programs, speak with advisors and professors, visit the Tech Zone, check out the Student Life Fair, and tour campus and residence. ind out more about Open House atualberta.ca/openhouse.

The fourth annual AP/IB Conference: "Global Development: Conflict and Collaboration" is a free, full day event that provides Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate students with an opportunity to explore an important set of global issues, network with other students and university faculty, and to see what the University of Alberta has to offer!
>> For more information on the AP/IB Conference, click here.

The University of Alberta Campus Visit Program is for students who want to explore their future at the U of A by touring the campuses and first-year residences, sitting down with an academic or career advisor, and meeting current students. Individual student and school group bookings are now available online for Fall 2012!  Book your visit atualberta.ca/campusvisits.

University of Saskatchewan Greystone Scholars

Nominations for the Greystone Scholars Recognition Program are no longer required! Instead, students who apply for admission, submit the application fee, and send in a statement of Grade 11 marks and a list of the semestered and non-semestered classes in which they're registered during your Grade 12 year by email, mail, or fax. For students planning to attend the U of S in the 2013-2014 academic year, the online application form will be available at explore.usask.ca/admission after September 21st and documents can also be submitted after that date.

University of Alberta Entrance Scholarships

Deadlines:
February 18, 2013 - Scholastic Distinction Scholarships and Leadership Scholarships

August 1, 2013 - International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement Scholarships

For more information, click here.

University of Alberta Engineering Expo

Saturday, September 22
10:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Engineering Expo is anopportunity to learn about engineering— to meet people who study, teach, research, and work at the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta.

Explore engineering on a new level. Experience interactive displays. Tour innovative facilities. Attend topical and relevant research presentations. Learn about ground breaking research.

Your whole family is welcome! Children (ages 6-12) will especially enjoy the ENGG Zone, where they can take part in hands-on engineering activities designed and delivered by the DiscoverE Engineering and Science Program instructors.

Click here for further information, including a short video.

Loran Scholars

Deadlines:
Sponsored Applicants - October 17, 2012
Direct Pool Applicants - October 24, 2012

The Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation grants Loran Awards to talented young Canadians on the basis of character, service and leadership potential. A Loran Award includes four years of funding for undergraduate studies and a comprehensive enrichment program.

Students that best reflect the criteria of character, leadership and community service are considered to be strong candidates. Activities both within the school and out in the community are weighed equally. An 85% average is the minimum academic threshold for consideration.

For further information, click here.

Applications for SIAST Programs

Interested in applying for a program offered by SIAST (Kelsey, Palliser, Woodlands or Wascana campuses)?

Click here to find out what certificate and diploma programs have seats available this fall.

U of R Music Open House and Audition Dates

Thursday, November 15, 2012 and Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - Open Houses at University of Regina Department of Music will be held. For further information, including a registration link, click here.

Auditions and music theory entrance exams for Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education programs will be held on November 15, February 13, March 2, April 10 and May 16.  For further information, consult the Music Department website here.

Forum for Young Canadians 2012-13

Forum for Young Canadians is a civic education program for students aged 15-19 years old. It brings students to Ottawa for a week of intensive academic adventure regarding national politics and public affairs.

Participants spend time with 100 other young leaders from coast to coast. Their classroom is Parliament Hill and their teachers are Ministers, Members of Parliament, Senators, senior public servants, members of the national media and business leaders.

Sessions for this academic year are:
November 4-9, 2012
February 24 - March 1, 2013
March 17 - 22, 2013
March 24-29, 2013

For further information click here.

University of Saskatchewan Learning Communities

This fall the University of Saskatchewan is looking forward to welcoming first-year students into a new community of learners. Students entering the Colleges of Arts and Science, Agriculture and Bioresources, Kinesiology, Engineering, and St. Thomas More, have the opportunity to join a Learning Community (LC) in the first term (September – December) of their first year.

A Learning Community is a small group of first-year students who sign up for a common set of courses linked by a weekly LC Hour. LC Hours are led by successful upper-year university students who are passionate about making connections between their studies and their world, and who lead by example as expert learners.

One of the biggest challenges faced by our team of LC coordinators is effectively communicating the timeline for LC sign-up to grade 12 students who are in the thick of graduation and examinations. To join an LC, we encourage students to sign up by June 22rd at noon (i.e. prior to the first day of first-year registration). This way students who sign up for an LC will be registered into the courses associated with their LC, making the registration process that much easier.

To explore options and sign-up for a 2012/2013 LC, please visit our website (students must click on the big red button to sign-up).

For LC information, news, and events, we encourage you and your students to:

- Subscribe to the LC Newsletter,

- Join us on Facebook,

- Follow us on Twitter, and

- View our videos on YouTube.

Assignment: Saving Lives Bursary Program

June 1 - September 3 window

Canadian Blood Services is sponsoring a bursary program for students in Grade 12 or University/College who can recruit 20 blood donors. To participate or for more information, call 306.651.6686.

Leadership Scholarships

The Canadian Association of Student Activity Advisors will be sponsoring 5 $1000 scholarships available for student leadership.

Criteria are for applicants are:

• Be enrolled in their senior year in a Canadian high school that is currently a member of CASAA. Membership information is available on this website.
• Have a minimum average of 70% in their graduating year.
• Plan to attend an accredited Canadian post secondary institution.
• Have made a superior contribution to Canadian students through membership in planning committees of major regional, provincial and or national student leadership initiatives recognized by CASAA.
• Have made a significant contribution to student leadership initiatives in their home community.

For further details, click here.

The Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship

Beginning in 2012, the Saskatchewan Advantage scholarship will provide every Saskatchewan grade 12 graduate (including ABE and GED) who enrolls at at Saskatchewan post-secondary institution with up to $500 per year to a lifetime maximum of $2000 over 10 years.

This scholarship will reduce tuition for students entering post-secondary programs starting after April 1, 2012.

For more information, please visit this link.