On October 29, UM will answer this question and more at Evening of Excellence – an energetic and informational fair for high-achieving high school students, their family, friends, and mature learners.

EXCEL IN ACADEMICS

Many of the university’s academic programs, student life programs and student supports will have booths at this come-and-go event where attendees can speak with current students, faculty and staff.

They’ll learn how innovative new programming and spaces are providing learning opportunities that are unique to UM. Future engineering students, for example, will have access to a virtual reality lab and space to design prototypes in the new Stanley Pauley Engineering Building. The award-winning ARTlab allows fine arts students to hone their craft with traditional and digital technologies among lighting studios, darkrooms, and 3D printers.

Students passionate about making a difference are encouraged to explore the Masters of Human Rights degree – the first of its kind in the world – and the President’s Student Leadership Program which is the first in Canada to provide leadership education to all students, regardless of faculty.

Information will also be available about scholarship and award opportunities. Students will discover ways they can receive support as a student-athlete, take an internship abroad, or be recognized as an Emerging Leader.

CREATE AN OUTSTANDING STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Beyond academics, UM offers students many opportunities to develop their careers, broaden their horizons and reach their potential.

Students interested in learning outside the classroom should ask about a faculty’s co-op programs, which offer paid career experience, and international exchanges, which send students to Israel, Sweden and other foreign countries.

The Bisons, known for producing student-athletes who excel in both academics and sport, will have a booth at Evening of Excellence along with mascot Billy the Bison who will be roaming the event for photos.

All attendees are also invited to visit the Indigenous Community area where they can speak with members of the Indigenous Student Recruitment Team, Student Advisors, students from the Indigenous Circle of Empowerment and representatives from Ongomiizwin – the Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing.

Evening of Excellence
Tuesday, October 29, 2019

UMSU University Centre
University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Students must register for this event. To do so, click here.
For more information on Evening of Excellence, visit the event website.

A key feature at Evening of Excellence is the opportunity for prospective students to connect with the U of M community and get many of their questions answered. During the event, the second floor of UMSU University Centre will be transformed into an information village offering attendees the chance to speak with current students, staff and faculty. Many of the university’s academic programs and most non-academic programs and student supports will have booths at the event. Students are encouraged to visit the various booths and areas to learn more about program options, opportunities and resources.

Students can connect with the Indigenous Community by visiting the Indigenous Community area and speaking with members of the Indigenous student recruitment team, student advisors and representatives from Ongomiizwin – the Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing.

A visit to the first floor of UMSU University Centre will offer an additional chance to ask questions of current staff and students and the opportunity to take in a tutorial presentation with information on scholarships and awards, the application process and ways to get involved on campus. Residence tours will also be held for students who are considering living on campus and two $1,000 tuition prizes will be handed out over the course of the evening.

For more information and to register, visit the Evening of Excellence web page at umanitoba.ca/eveningofexcellence.