March Break Open House

March Break Open House 2024

Saturday, March 9th, 2024

 

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Schedule of In-Person Events

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Free parking in "Queen's surface lots" is available during the open house. 

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Event Description Location Time
Discover Queen's Discover Your Path to Success at Queen's University! Join us for an engaging presentation as we explore our world class academic programs and comprehensive financial aid. We'll unveil how we empower our students to thrive and ignite their ambition. Ellis Hall Auditorium 10am - 10:45am
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Financing Your Queen's Education At Queen’s University, we believe all students should be able to take part in the Queen’s experience. Don’t miss out on opportunities to help pay for your education. Attend this session to find out about Queen’s financial aid programs for incoming first-year undergraduate degree students (e.g. scholarships, awards, and bursaries), as well as information about government student aid for provinces/territories outside of Ontario and from Ontario (OSAP).  Ellis Hall Auditorium 11am - 11:45am
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Your Next Steps Are you a grade 12 student currently applying to Queen's University? Dive deep into the admission process and gain valuable insights into what to expect next in your academic pursuit with our Admission Coordinators Maura and Sunny.  Ellis Hall Auditorium 12:00pm - 12:45pm

 

Event Description Location Time
Athletics and Recreation info table Learn about all the Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC) has to offer Queen's Students. From group fitness classes, a variety of intramural opportunities, varsity teams, recreational clubs, job opportunities and so much more! Come see us at the ARC info table!  Queen's ARC main entrance 12:00pm-3:30pm

Event Description Location Time
Meet & Greet with current students Learn more about the student experience in the Health Sciences program from current students School of Medicine Atrium 9am-3pm
Lab Tours Discover our state-of-the-art anatomy facility, microbiology, and biochemistry labs School of Medicine Atrium 9:15am-2:30pm
Health Programs at Queen's Presentation Come learn about the similarities and differences of the Health Sciences, Life Sciences, and Biochemistry programs at Queen's. You'll hear from each program about what they offer, how to can specialize within the degree, and where your degree can take you Biosciences 1101 12:00pm
Health Sciences Presentation Discover all that the Health Sciences Program at Queen's has to offer, the ways you can customize your time in the program, and the careers that your degree can prepare you for School of Medicine 132 1:30pm

Event Description Location Time
Concurrent Education at Queen's presentation

Interested in the Concurrent Education Program? Popularly known as ConEd, Concurrent Education is a program for high school graduates with a passion for teaching and learning. From your very first day at Queen’s, you will work towards two degrees, one in Arts, Science (including Kinesiology), Music or Fine Art, the other a Bachelor of Education. Join us to learn more about our 5-year + 1 summer term program!

Biosci 1101 10:30am - 11:30am
Concurrent Education Info Table Drop by either of the Concurrent Education info tables to speak with representatives about the advantages of Queen's Concurrent Education program! Biosci Atrium 10:00am - 3:00pm
Mitchell Hall Atrium 9:00am - 3:00pm

Event Location Time
Departmental Fair Biosciences Atrium 10am - 3pm
Computing Demonstrations Biosciences Atrium 10am - 3pm
Information Table Mitchell Hall Atrium 9am - 3pm

 

Presentation Description Location Time
Concurrent Education at Queen's

Interested in the Concurrent Education Program? Popularly known as ConEd, Concurrent Education is a program for high school graduates with a passion for teaching and learning. From your very first day at Queen’s, you will work towards two degrees, one in Arts, Science (including Kinesiology), Music or Fine Art, the other a Bachelor of Education. Join us to learn more about our 5-year + 1 summer term program!

BIOL 1101 10:30am
Life Sciences, Biochemistry and Health Sciences

Come learn about the similarities and the differences of these health-related programs at Queen's.  You'll hear from each program about what they offer, how you can specialize within the degree and where your degree can take you.

BIOL 1101 12:00pm
Where Can Your Degree Take You?

Associate Dean Jenn Stephenson will discuss the many paths that you will have available throughout your Arts and Science degree and how this prepares you for endless opportunities beyond graduation.

BIOL 1101 1:30pm
Mathematical Modeling of Public Health Challenges

Mathematical Modeling of Public Health Challenges

Felicia Magpantay

Associate Professor

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Mathematical modeling is a powerful tool for studying complex systems. Recently we have seen many of its applications in designing public health strategies during a pandemic. We will discuss some examples from history in which an evolutionary model was able to give us new insights into a public health challenge. We will end with some open research problems.

BIOL 1101 2:30pm
Why Care About Human Extinction?

What’s so bad about human extinction?

Owen Clifton

Teaching Fellow and PhD Candidate

Department of Philosophy

Human extinction is likely to come about eventually. The universe probably won’t go on forever, after all. Yet many think it would be a terrible thing if human extinction came about sooner than it must. In this lecture, we will discuss what, if anything, justifies this thought. Specific questions to be considered include: Who, if anyone, would premature human extinction harm? Who might it benefit? Should we want to create as many more human beings as we can?

BIOL 1102 10:00am
Thinking Through Sport and Technology

Thinking through Sport and Technology

Dr. Courtney Szto

Assistant Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Studies

What counts as technology? What is the purpose of technology? What are the ethics of technology when applied to sport? In this mini-lecture, we'll discuss the blurry line between technology as progress versus enhancement and some of the implications that are unique to the world of sports.

BIOL 1102 11:00am
Understanding Work

Understanding Work

Glenda Fisk

Associate Professor and Undergraduate Chair

Employment Relations Studies

The employment landscape is in constant flux; as we have moved from a manufacturing, to service, to knowledge-based economy, the challenges and opportunities facing workers and organizations have never been greater.  In a post-COVID era, remote and hybrid work, employee well-being, diversity and inclusion, and disruptive technologies have all accelerated the need for evidence-based practice in the fields of Labour Relations and Human Resources.  Nevertheless, in light of these new challenges, employers still want to know answers to classic questions such as:

How do we entice individuals to apply for jobs that are notoriously difficult?

How do we choose between two highly qualified job applicants?

How do we ensure people are treated fairly throughout the hiring process?

In this short lecture, these real-world challenges will be presented to the audience.  We will subsequently discuss these issues, highlighting how the study of Employment Relations helps address real-world organizational problems while simultaneously developing students’ marketable, work-related knowledge, skills and abilities.

BIOL 1102 12:00pm
Global Development Studies in the Real World

Global Development Studies in the Real World

Marcus Taylor

Department Head and Professor

Global Development Studies

Why would farmers in south India reject a new approach to growing rice that they all agree increases yield and saves water? Building from this real-world paradox, Dr. Marcus Taylor introduces the field of global development studies and demonstrates how academic research at Queen’s informs public policy around climate change. Dr. Taylor shows how a failure by policymakers to adequately engage with social and cultural factors can undermine otherwise valuable projects aimed at promoting rural climate change adaptation and food security.

BIOL 1102 1:00pm
Translating Alien Encounters: What Star Trek Tells Us About Language and Culture on Earth

Translating Alien Encounters: What Star Trek Tells Us About Language and Culture on Earth

Sarah Shulist

Associate Professor

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Science fiction stories like Star Trek are extremely popular ways of imagining human adventures across the galaxy, where encountering new alien species is a regular occurrence. In these encounters, some kind of translation mechanism provides a convenient plot device enabling communication to happen almost immediately and with only rare failures. Thinking about these stories and the way they depict translation, however, provides an interesting window on how we think about language, cultural differences, and the role that technology can or can’t play in making connections between diverse groups of people. These topics are examples of themes that can be studied in the Linguistics and LLCU (Languages, Literatures and Cultures) Majors.

BIOL 1102 2:00pm

 

Event Description Location Time
Financing Your Queen's Education At Queen’s University, we believe all students should be able to take part in the Queen’s experience. Don’t miss out on opportunities to help pay for your education. Attend this session to find out about Queen’s financial aid programs for incoming first-year undergraduate degree students (e.g. scholarships, awards, and bursaries), as well as information about government student aid for provinces/territories outside of Ontario and from Ontario (OSAP).  Ellis Hall Auditorium 11:00am - 11:45am
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Event Description Location Time
Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre Open House Stop by the centre to learn more about the supports offered through "4D", meet the staff and tour the spaces!  144 Barrie Street 9am - 3pm

Interested in taking a general tour of campus? Join one of our current-student tour guides as they walk you through some of the most popular spots on campus! 

Tours will leave from room 100 in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies (28 Division Street). 

Event Description Location Time
Information Table Visit the Nursing table in Mitchell Hall and take advantage of the opportunity to speak to current students and staff, and ask questions about the Bachelor of Nursing Program. Mitchell Hall 9am - 3pm
Nursing Program Overview Presentation Join us at the Nursing Program Overview to hear all about our program and have your questions answered by Nursing Faculty, Staff, and current students in the program.  Botterell Hall Room B139 11am
Simulation Lab Tours Simulation lab tours will be available at the School of Nursing. Come see this unique learning space for our Nursing students.  Cataraqui Building, 2nd floor 11:30am - 2:30pm

Event

Description

Location

Time

Smith Engineering Overview Presentation

(1 hour)

Learn more about our program structure, internship option, student support, and student experience.

Mitchell Hall Room 225

9:15 am  10:30 am
 12 pm
1:30 pm

Internship Drop-in Table

Meet student and staff representatives from our internship program.

Mitchell Hall, Second Floor Hallway

9 am – 3 pm

Smith Engineering Tours

Explore Beamish-Munro Hall, our main engineering building. Tours will run on a drop-in basis.

Beamish-Munro Hall, Main Floor

10 am – 3 pm

Engineering Programs Fair

Meet with students, staff, and faculty, from across our engineering programs.

Beamish-Munro Hall, Atrium

10 am – 3 pm

Smith Engineering Student Representatives

Chat with current students about their Smith Engineering experience.

Beamish-Munro Hall (Women in Engineering, Room 111; Engineering Society, Room 106; Design Teams, Room 115)

10 am – 3 pm

 Click here to view a PDF version of the Smith School of Business events

Event Description Location Time
Tours of Goodes Hall

Prospective students of our Commerce Program will get a glimpse of where they will immerse themselves in a transformative 4-year journey, engaging with esteemed faculty and hard-working peers. The tour will showcase state-ofthe-art facilities, interactive classrooms, and collaborative workspaces designed to foster a conducive learning environment and drive success.

Tours of Goodes Hall will run from the Welcome Desk every half hour on the hour and half-hour starting at 9:30am.

Goodes Hall Atrium 9:30am - 2:30pm
Resource Fair

Career Advancement Centre:

Personalized coaching and a robust career management platform combine to support you in exploring career options, honing job-search strategies, and connecting with potential employers, all aimed at propelling you towards a successful career after your studies.


Centre for Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Social Impact:

Learn how you can enrich your academic journey in the
Commerce Program, fostering innovation and responsible leadership while making a meaningful social impact.
Centre for International Management: Discover the vast international study opportunities and engage with initiatives
ranging from exchange programs to individual study-abroad experiences, enriching your studies while broadening your
global perspective.


Commerce Program Office:

Learn how our program not only imparts profound business acumen but also nurtures essential soft skills. Our dedicated team is wholeheartedly invested in your success, providing a nurturing environment for both personal and professional growth.


Student Wellness:

Learn about our confidential and professional counseling services designed to help students tackle university life challenges effectively, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling experience in our Commerce Program.

Goodes Hall Atrium 10:00am - 2:00pm
Commerce Info Session Join us for an enlightening session led by our Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, Arcan Nalca, as he unveils the vast array of opportunities awaiting you in our Commerce Program. Delve into a thorough program overview, exploring diverse fields of study, while learning about our robust career support that paves the way for remarkable employment outcomes. Discover international exchange opportunities and vibrant student organizations that cultivate a holistic
educational experience. Be inspired by our distinguished faculty and their impactful research, while also gaining insight into our comprehensive support services. Finally, you’ll be introduced to our dynamic alumni network and the admissions process.
Goodes Hall, Room 108 9:30am - 10:30 am
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Commerce Student Panel Engage with the authentic voices of our community during the student panel discussion, where distinguished students from our Commerce Program share their unique journeys and insights. Through their diverse experiences, explore the rich academic culture, hands-on projects, and collaborative environment that hallmark our program. They will delve into how our innovative curriculum, supportive faculty, and various extra-curricular activities have shaped their educational voyage, preparing them for promising careers ahead. Their stories will shed light on the real-world impact of international exchange opportunities, and the camaraderie fostered through student organizations. Uncover the essence of what it truly means to be a part of the dynamic and supportive learning community at Smith Business. Goodes Hall, Room 108 10:30am - 11:15am
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Comm 100 Mini Lecture Step into the realm of modern commerce with our mini COMM101 lecture, designed to provide a glimpse into the foundational knowledge and skills pivotal to thrive in our Commerce Program. Immerse yourself in interactive discussions on leadership, collaboration, and the quintessential role of a manager in today's dynamic business landscape. Explore the fundamentals of a modern enterprise, while engaging in reflective and analytical exercises designed to spur critical thinking. This is a window to our innovative curriculum and the journey of self-discovery and collaborative learning that awaits as you progress through our Commerce Program. Goodes Hall, Room 118 11:30am - 12:15pm

Schedule of Virtual Events

We understand not everyone is able to travel to Kingston for our in-person events. Our campus partners have put together some great virtual sessions to help you get the information you need! 

Event Description Date Time Registration

Discover Queen's (International)

Discover Your Path to Success at Queen's University! Join us for an engaging webinar as we explore our world class academic programs and comprehensive international financial aid. We'll unveil how we empower our students to thrive and ignite their ambition.

March 4

10 AM - 11 AM ET

Register Here

Queen's University's Support for International Students

Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by Queen's University's International Centre (QUIC), Career Services, and Student Academic Success Services (SASS) as we showcase Queen's University commitment to student success. Learn how Queen's goes above and beyond to support international students throughout the admissions process, in the classroom, and as you kickstart your career. 

March 6

9 AM - 10 AM ET

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Meet our Students! International Student Ambassador Panel

 Meet some of the members of Queen's University's vibrant international student community! Join our international student ambassadors to get insight about their journeys to Queen's from around the globe. Gain valuable tips, advice, and get a glimpse into life as an international student at one of Canada's top-ranked institutions. 

March 7

9 AM - 10 AM ET

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Discover Queen's

Discover Your Path to Success at Queen's University! Join us for an engaging webinar as we explore our world class academic programs and comprehensive financial aid. We'll unveil how we empower our students to thrive and ignite their ambition.

March 12

7 PM - 8 PM

Register Here

March 14

7 PM - 8 PM

Register Here

Financing Your Queen's Education At Queen’s University, we believe all students should be able to take part in the Queen’s experience. Don’t miss out on opportunities to help pay for your education. Attend this session to find out about Queen’s financial aid programs for incoming first-year undergraduate degree students (e.g. scholarships, awards, and bursaries), as well as information about government student aid for provinces/territories outside of Ontario and from Ontario (OSAP).  March 12 6 PM - 7 PM Register Here
March 14 6 PM - 7 PM Register Here

Event Description Date Time Registration
Queen's Concurrent Education Program

Interested in the Concurrent Education Program? Popularly known as ConEd, Concurrent Education is a program for high school graduates with a passion for teaching and learning. From your very first day at Queen’s, you will work towards two degrees, one in Arts, Science (including Kinesiology), Music or French, the other a Bachelor of Education. Join us to learn more about our 5-year + 1 summer term program!

March 14 6 PM - 7 PM Register Here

 

Event Description Date Time Registration
Arts and Sciences at Queen's University (International)

Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by Jenn Stephenson, Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences and the International Admission team, as we explore Queen's University's esteemed Arts and Sciences programs. 

March 7 2 PM - 3 PM ET Register Here

Event

Description

Date

Time

Registration

Smith Engineering Overview

Discover Smith Engineering! Learn more about our program structure, internship option, student support, and exceptional student exceptional. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A period. 

March 14

6 PM - 7 PM ET

Register Here

Event Description Date Time Registration
Commerce at Queen's University (International)

 Join the Smith School of Business and the international admissions team, as they spotlight Queen's University's world renowned undergraduate Commerce program. Discover the exciting career opportunities and extensive business knowledge you'll unlock with a Queen's Commerce degree!

March 6 11 AM - 12 PM ET Register Here
 
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