Specialist High Skills Major
We have on-campus and offcampus opportunities in the following Sectors
Ar ts & Cultur e . Business. Envir onment H ealth & w ellness . N on-Pr ofit Just ice, Community Safety, and Emer gency Ser vices
On Campus Opportunities M ini L ectur e Ser ies – Attend a mini lecture given by one of our Teaching Assistants from the Faculty of Arts or the School of Business & Economics. Choose your topic when you plan your day.
Car eer Ser vices Wor k shops – Specialists from our Career Development Centre will give students the inside scoop on which industries are hiring and what can be done with a university degree.
Student L ed Campus T our s – Join our Student Ambassadors on a guided tour of campus highlighting academic buildings, student and study areas, residence buildings and athletic facilities. General tours as well as program specific tours can be accommodated.
L aur ier Open H ouses – Visit our Waterloo Campus open house on Friday November 5th and/ or our Brantford Campus open house on Friday November 12th. Let us know you are coming and we will arrange parking for your bus in advance.
M eet the F aculty – Set up a meeting for your students with a faculty member from one of our four undergraduate faculties (Arts, Music, Science and Business & Economics).
L eader ship in Business – Encourage your students to attend our student-led Leadership in Business Conference. Information and applications can be found at http:/ / thelinkonline.org.
Student Success Pr esentation – Led by senior students, this session gives high school students an inside look at university life and offers tips and tricks for being a successful student.
M usic M aster Classes/Concer t Rehear sals – Arts and Culture students interested in Music can visit and open Master Class or attend a concert rehearsal. Opportunities will vary depending on visit dates.
L ab D emonstr ations – Lab demonstrations are available in Geography and Environmental Studies, Biology and Chemistry. Visit us at w w w .Chooselaur ier .ca Check out our F acebook page at w w w .facebook /L aur ier F utur eStudents
See reverse for sample agendas
Specialist High Skills Major
Off Campus Opportunities
Sample Agendas
Classr oom Visits – If you are interested in having a senior student or faculty member visit your classroom, let us know and we can help you find an expert in your sector. Contact Lindsay Lawrence at llawrence@wlu.ca
Sample Agenda: Campus T our /L ectur e 10:00-11:30am Student led tour 11:30-12:30pm Lunch in dining hall 12:30 -2:00pm Teaching assistant lecture/ discussion
N ational Stock M ar k et Competition – Sponsor your students to take part in our biannual Stock Market Competition. Students will compete against teams from across the country and have the opportunity to win cash prizes and Laurier scholarships. The cost per team is $20.00 and can include up to 5 students. For more information and to register, visit http:/ / invest.wlu.ca.
FAQ’s Q: What can L aur ier offer for SH SM students? A: Laurier has a variety of customizable options for students to meet their SHSM program requirements outside of the classroom. Q: When can my class visit L aur ier ? A: Campus visits should be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance to ensure all opportunities are available. Visits will be offered Monday-Friday. Q: H ow many students per gr oup can attend a campus visit? A: Groups of 30-40 students are preferred however alternative group sizes can be accommodated. Q: H ow can I customize my visit? A: Contact chooselaurier@wlu.ca to further discuss your options for an on campus visit.
Visit us at w w w .Chooselaur ier .ca Check out our F acebook page at w w w .facebook /L aur ier F utur eStudents
Sample Agenda: Student Success 10:00-11:30am student led tour 11:30-12:30pm Lunch in dining hall 12:30 -1:00pm Leadership activity with the Student Leadership Centre 1:00-2:30pm
Student success presentation
Contacts T o book an activity : Chantelle D’Aoust cdaoust@wlu.ca 519-884-0710 ext. Or Gloria Song gsong@wlu.ca ext. 4296 To discuss on campus opportunities: Lindsay Lawrence llawrence@wlu.ca 519-884-0710 ext4165 T o book an activity in Br antfor d: Craig Chipps cchipps@wlu.ca 519-884-0710 ext. 5777 book a campus T our : Lauren Osborne losborne@wlu.ca 519-884-0710 ext. 3385