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October 2011
 

  

Greetings! 

 

Fall has arrived!  Our campus is beautiful with all of the different colors.  School has begun and things have settled down.  Recruitment has turned their focus to their Fall visits to high schools around Canada and our on campus event, UR Connected! 

 

Are you following us on Twitter? If not, you're missing out on contests and important news! Connect with us at twitter.com/uofregina

 

In this issue, we'll talk about the Faculty of Social Work, and our brand new Online Application Form! You'll also read about our upcoming Recruitment Visits and Events!   

 

Realize. Your future is here. 

   


     

Laura Schoffer, URConnection Editor

 

Student Recruitment | University of Regina  

 

Article1It all starts with U of R Social Work!

Student doing a research projectEngage your mind, connect with your passion and make a difference!    

 

The Faculty of Social Work, through Regina and Saskatoon campuses, offers programs leading to a Bachelor and Master of Social Work (BSW & MSW).    

 

Accessibility to BSW course offerings in both locations, and throughout the province, includes expanded face-to-face and technology-based course delivery such as video conference, online, blended and televised courses.  MSW course offerings are also available face-to-face in both Regina and Saskatoon locations.  Social Work course delivery occurs in state of the art classrooms. 

 

For more information visit us at www.uregina.ca/socialwork/

  

The Faculty of Social Work is hosting Information Nights:

The events are scheduled from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. as follows:
 
November 2- in Regina in Education 191
Contact Amanda at 306-585-4032 for more information! 

November 7- in Saskatoon; 153-111 Research Drive (The Atrium Building, Innovation Place)
Contact Sally at 306-664-7373 fore more information! 

    

Article2Get to know the U of R!
It's that time of the year again...

UR Connected! 2011

 

Our annual event for Grade 12 students and their families is approaching quickly!  This year the event is being held on Friday October 21 and Saturday October 22.  Experience a day on campus, learn about the options available to you and meet some of your future professors and fellow students. Best of all, it's free and includes snacks and free swag! 

 

Learn more and register NOW at:  www.uregina.ca/futurestudents


What is Engineering?

 

We are pleased to extend a joint invitation to every High School in the Province to send their Grade 12 students to participate in "What Is Engineering?".  The purpose of this unique event is to provide information on the Engineering profession as well as on the two Colleges of Engineering.

 

Tuesday, November 8 - Saskatoon  

Saskatoon Inn - 2002 Airport Drive

9:45 am - 3:00 pm 

 

Wednesday, November 9 - Regina  

University Theatre, Riddell Centre - University of Regina  

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

 

Discover what music has to offer!

 

The Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Music is hosting information nights on our Music programs.     

 

Open House:

Tuesday, November 15  

Wednesday, February 15

 

Visit http://www.uregina.ca/futurestudents/quicklinks/special-events/index.html  for more information on all of our events!  

 

Reminder - We are visiting YOU!  

 

Fall School Visits

This Fall we are visiting high schools and attending career fairs in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and the Yukon.  Find out when we are visiting a location near you by checking out our website with the full list of visits:
http://www.uregina.ca/futurestudents/quicklinks/visiting-you.html

Check back often as we will be updating that website all the time!
Nursing Information Night

Nursing is hosting information nights in Regina and Saskatoon for prospective and wait-listed students. 

 

Come meet your faculty advisor, learn more about the program and our university, and find out more about our admission process. 

 

There will be an Enrolment Counsellor on hand to assist anyone who wants to apply for the program!

Tuesday, October 11 - Regina

7:00 - 9:00 pm
Education Auditorium 106.1
University of Regina
Complimentary Parking in Lot 8 - Just tell the attendant you are here for the Nursing Information Night

Wednesday, October 12 - Saskatoon

7:00 - 9:00 pm
B19 (Basement)
SIAST Kelsey Campus

 

For more information visit: www.uregina.ca/futurestudents  

 

NEW Online ApplicationArticle3
That's right folks!  Our brand new online application has launched! 

You can apply for regular admission, as well as Nursing online now.  Visit this website to access our application forms:
http://www.uregina.ca/futurestudents/forms-publications/application-forms.html

Applying online is a quick and easy way to become a U of R student!  The program allows students to track their documents and their admission status.  

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to a planned service upgrade, the online application will not be available from 9pm on Thursday October 6 until 8:30am on Tuesday October 11.  You can either visit us again on Tuesday morning, or submit the paper application form. 
We are busy recruiting across Canada and hosting numerous events for students.  Keep checking the website for the latest news! 

This weekend the U of R is celebrating it's 100th birthday!  Happy Homecoming University of Regina!  Come check out all of the great events we are hosting on campus.

Enjoy the beautiful Fall weather!


 

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