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Spring Open House
Saturday, March 22, 2025
9:00 AM to 2:30 PM University College
We hope you can join us for Fall Preview Day on March 22, 2025. Explore campus, meet with professors, staff, and students and engage in hands-on activities, tours and demos throughout the day. Learn if Arts & Humanities is right for you!
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PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION SESSIONS
Myth Busters: Liberal Arts and Medical School
Join George Kim, MD (Associate Dean, Admissions (Medicine) Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry) who will discuss non-traditional pathways to medical school, admission requirements, and the benefits of pursuing a liberal arts program.
TIME: 10:45 - 11:15 AM
LOCATION: UC 3220
Arts & Humanities Internship Program
The Arts and Humanities Internship Program (AHIP) provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to develop the skills they're learning in their program, build a professional network, and explore career interests – all while gaining practical experience related to their field of interest or degree and earning academic credit.
Learn about the program requirements and some of the exciting placements our students have recently participated in through this opportunity.
TIME: 11:45 - 12:15 PM
LOCATION: UC 3220
PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSIONS
Faculty Overview Session
Hear from Acting Dean Ileana Paul, Associate Dean (Academic) Jan Plug, and Students' Council President Margaret Gleed about all of the opportunities available to A&H students and how to get involved in student life beyond the classroom!
TIME: 9:30 - 10:00 AM
LOCATION: UC 2105
"Build Your Degree" & "Funding & Experiential Opportunities" Video Presentation
"Build Your Degree" and "Funding & Experiential Opportunities" Looping Information Videos
Drop-in 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
University College, RM 3225
Department Displays & Meet our Students' Council
Meet with reps from all of our programs at display booths and chat with our Students' Council throughout the day in University College.
TIME 9 AM - 2:30 PM
LOCATION: UC foyer - second level of University College
Creative Arts & Production (CAP)
Learn about the Major in Creative Arts & Production (CAP) and how it integrates theory and practice in the study of creativity and how it encompasses creative collaboration, professional practice in the creative industries. We will also highlight the program's substantial opportunities for creative projects, industry placements, and internships. Come learn how students can pursue this program as part of degree in Arts, & Humanities, Music, or Media Studies.
TIME: 1-1:30 PM
LOCATION: FIMS & Nursing Building RM 1200
Classical Studies
Exploring lost worlds: an overview of Classical Studies and the programmes at Western that will take you from Homer's Trojan War to the atomic bomb. Classics is a discipline that studies the past so that we can understand our present and prepare for our future.
TIME: 2:00 -2:30 PM
LOCATION: UC 3220
Why Study English At Western?
In this session, we will highlight the strengths of English's program, provide modular information, and touch on career paths leading out from English.
TIME: 2:00-2:30 PM
LOCATION: UC 2110
Film Studies
From studying Hollywood blockbusters to making your independent film, come learn about the exciting opportunities in Film Studies at Western!
TIME: 12:30-1 PM
LOCATION: UC 3220
French Studies
This presentation of the Department of French Studies will focus on our modules, our courses, and the Faculty who enthusiastically teach those courses. As one of the eight departments of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, French Studies is not only the best place to improve your knowledge of French Language and your capacity to speak French, it is also the perfect environment to study world literature written in French, both classical and contemporary, and to study French through a linguistic approach, focusing on morphology, phonetics or syntax. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced speaker, we have courses for you and can help you reach your goals. This presentation will also answer questions about the Placement Test and its effect on course selection, our Exchange opportunities, and our direct entry pathway to the Faculty of Education. À bientôt!
TIME: 1:15-1:45 PM
LOCATION: UC 2110
Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies
Learn about the dynamic department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies and hear about some of our exciting first-year classes. Learn about career outcomes and program modules, including majors in women’s studies, sexuality studies, and Black studies.
TIME: 11:15-11:45 AM
LOCATION: UC 2110
Linguistics
Join Linguistics for an interactive presentation which will introduce you to some things you already know about human language without knowing that they know them. In this session, we will also connect common questions with some of Linguistics' course offerings of the interdisciplinary Linguistics Minor, Major and Honors Specialization modules.
TIME: 11:15-11:45 AM
LOCATION: UC 2105
Languages & Cultures
Learn about the dynamic Department of Languages and Cultures where you can study German, Italian, and Spanish language and culture. We also offer Digital Humanities and Intercultural Communications and language courses in Arabic and Persian. Explore our study abroad and experiential learning opportunities.
TIME: 12:30 PM- 1 PM
LOCATION: UC 2105
Philosophy
What is philosophy? Why study it? How does studying philosophy launch a career? What courses can I take? And who are our current students? The information session will feature current undergraduate students in philosophy who will share their experiences and answer questions.
TIME: 10:15-10:45 AM
LOCATION: UC 2110
School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities (SASAH)
Join SASAH Director Dr. Aara Suksi and SASAH Students to find out more about this advanced, interdisciplinary, and experiential program. We’ll cover SASAH Internships, Study abroad opportunities, and the value of learning in small classes with a cohort of curious, creative, and collaborative students with diverse intellectual interests.
TIME: 1:15 - 1:45 PM
LOCATION: UC 3220
Theatre Studies
Are you a theatre nerd or a performance stan? Curious about Theatre Studies at Western? Join us for a session that will introduce you to what we teach, how we teach it, and where you can take what you learn… all while we stand up, move around, and have some good fun!
Time: 12:30 - 1 PM
Location: UC 2110
Visual Arts
Learn more about the 3 subject areas in the Department of Visual Arts: Art History, Studio Art and Museum and Curatorial Studies. Direct Entry Bachelor of Fine Arts program will also be discussed. You will see an informative video about Visual Arts' purpose-built building, the John Labatt Visual Arts Centre, as well as the ArtLab Gallery, one of the best university art department galleries in the country. As well, there will be an opportunity to have your questions answered.
TIME: 1:15 - 1:45 PM
LOCATION: UC 2105
Writing Studies
Employers regularly name communication skills as a key quality in new graduates. But just what are communication skills, and how do we improve them? This session will explore the particular importance of written communication and show why these skills really do matter for almost everyone. Learn what Writing Studies has to offer: our people, our courses, and our modules can help in your quest to communicate more clearly, strategically, and effectively.
TIME: 10:15-10:45 AM
LOCATION: UC 2105
WORKSHOPS
Visual Arts: 3D Printing Demo
In this demo, students will learn how to create a virtual object and follow a workflow from modelling to final 3D output. In addition to 3D Printing, students will be introduced to workshops also available in the Lab, such as Photo Printing, Color Management and Soft-Proofing, and Vinyl-Cutting.
Time: 9:30 AM - 1 PM
Location: Visual Arts Centre
Visual Arts: Printmaking Demo
While visiting the printmaking studio in the Visual Arts Department you will see Printmaking Technician Jessica Woodward printing on our Washington letter press. You will have the opportunity to try it out yourself and keep the print you make.
Time: 9:30 AM - 1 PM
Location: Visual Arts Centre
Visual Arts: Sculpture Studio
The visual arts workshop technician, Andrew Silk will be available during the open house to answer questions about the workshop facilities and training, while demonstrating techniques in hand and power carving in basswood.
Time: 9:30 AM - 1 PM
Location: Visual Arts Centre
Creative Writing Workshop
Calling all aspiring writers and curious parents! In this creative workshop, you will explore writing through the five senses, a key skill cultivated in many Writing Studies courses. We will guide you in creating your own poem or prose description capturing a memory, scene, person, pet, or hobby. Bring your questions and imaginations.
Time: 10:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: UC 1220
TOURS
Visual Arts: Guided Tours
Visual Arts student tour guides will lead you around our purpose built John Labatt Visual Arts Centre designed by the architect Raymond Moriyama, in 1993. You will see the independent studio spaces created specifically for our 4th year Bachelor of Fine Art students as well as touring through our other facilities, visiting our Art History and Museum & Curatorial Studies seminar rooms, Drawing, Painting and Foundational studios on the second floor, as well as Printmaking, Sculpture, our Digital Creativity Lab and Cohen Media Exploration Lab on the main floor. You will finishing the tour at our excellent gallery space, the ArtLab.
Time: 10:00-10:45 AM & 12:00 -12:45 AM
Location: Visual Arts Centre
