VIEWBOOK2018-19 At Huron, we educate students to be Leaders with Heart.
We develop global citizens who seek the truth and who think not just about themselves, but aim to better the world around them.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 Principal’s Message 20 Research 38 Admissions 6 Huron At A Glance 22 Internships 42 Scholarships & Bursaries 8 Innovative Programs 24 Travel Study 44 Money Matters 10 Path to Leadership 26 Alumni Success 46 How to Apply 12 The Huron Advantage 30 Support Services 48 Living in London 14 Take a Tour of Huron 32 Residence 50 Campus Map 16 Civic Engagement 34 Dining on Campus 18 Community-Based Learning 36 Sports and Recreation PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
YOU DON’T HAVE TO SPEND MUCH TIME
AT HURON TO REALIZE SOMETHING
VERY SPECIAL IS HAPPENING HERE.
OUR ENTIRE UNIVERSITY IS DEDICATED TO MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER
e believe society is Wcrying out at this PLACE. exact point in history for students who are called to lead – but to lead with a IT’S THAT SIMPLE. heart and a conscience. Our students’ academic passions are matched only by their drive SIZE EDUCATION to be community-minded, MATTERS FOR THE FUTURE socially active people who create A Liberal Arts education is worth AT HURON, OUR COMMITMENT TO EDUCATING LEADERS WITH HE ART IS WOVEN INTO We are an intentionally small positive change in the world. more today than ever before. university because we know the best We applaud their fervour, and EVERY ASPECT OF OUR ACADEMICS, SOCIAL COMMUNITY, AND STUDENT LIFE. way to learn is through one-on-one we support their aspirations mentorship provided by professors New research reveals too many who take the time to understand how workers are trained for jobs that will with a transformative learning they can support your life’s ambitions. disappear, rather than equipped with experience that propels them to That’s why we attract students, faculty, We ar e the only university in Canada skills that adapt to our ever-changing and staff who are drawn to service comm itted to ensuring each and every social, political, and economic ever-greater heights of success. Our community is close-knit, safe, landscape. (Humans Wanted, Royal and are driven by the belief they can stude nt experiences the value of civic and supportive. You don’t have to Bank of Canada, March 2018.) Dr. Barry Craig, – and will – make a difference. engag ement through community- wait in line to meet with your profs based learning, volunteer activities, or see your staff advisors. What’s more, The workplace is evolving so rapidly We have a distinctive Liberal Arts, Principal of intern ships, research, and travel study. this creates the perfect environment to no one can predict what it will look business, and ethics curriculum that Huron University College make lifelong connections. like in 20 years. At Huron, you’ll prepares our students to be highly develop expertise in critical thinking, (He's the one in the back – Plus … Huron is the only Liberal Arts successful global citizens. complex problem solving, cultural university in Canada that also offers you'll get to know him. awareness, and adaptability – all of students full privileges at a large How many universities which will prepare you to thrive no research university. Huron is located can say that?) matter what the future brings. in the heart of Western University's campus, so you’ll have access to all its amenities. 4 HURON VIEWBOOK 2018-19 5 7
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