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 PRINCIPAL'S 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 HURON AT A A GLANCE AT HURON REMARKABLE FACULTY 100% FIRST-YEAR 13:1 Student/faculty ratio Huron welcomes HURON STUDENTS Our faculty are experts in their students GUARANTEED fields who provide from across PROUD A SPOT IN 1:1 RESIDENCE. the globe who 150+ year Mentoring history and contributions to resumes and make up almost references for grad schools and jobs. 20% o f Huron is the founding institution of MOST ROOMS ARE Western University. We’ve been graduating 90% our student Leaders with Heart for over 150 years. SINGLE of graduating students say profs population. ROOMS provided support within and beyond the classroom that exceeded their expectations. LIBERAL ARTS ARE THE STRATEGIC CHOICE – FOR A BETTER CAREER AND LIFE. $1.5 Million in scholarships and financial aid awarded each year 100% 95% 55% Huron has one of the highest graduation rates in Canada. (Maclean’s University Rankings 2018) As a Liberal Arts grad, you’ll earn of CEOs seek of the world’s professional as much or more than math and employees with leaders hold degrees in social science grads over your lifetime. Liberal Arts skills. sciences or the humanities. 30 1,100 83.8% Average class size Full-time students Average entering grade Huron (Western University) is ranked in the top 10 schools in Canada (QS Rankings, 2018) WESTERN IS HERE WE'RE PART OF WESTERN WE'RE ALL THE BENEFITS OF A SUPPORTIVE HERE SMALL CAMPUS WITH ALL THE AMENITIES – ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL – OF A LARGE UNIVERSITY. 6 HURON VIEWBOOK 2018-19 7 INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS INNOVATIVE At Huron, it’s easy to take courses or complete a double major or minor in combination OUR with Western University, King’s University College, and Brescia University College. HURON + PRE-LAW PREPARATION PROGRAMS Students can complete their first two years Huron offers many courses that serve as an at Huron and then enrol in Ivey’s Honors excellent foundation for pursuing law school. BECAUSE HURON IS PART OF WESTERN Business Administration (HBA) program. SET US YOU CAN TAKE COURSES AND COMBINE APART Richard McLaren, HBA, LLB, LLM, is a senior law professor at MAJORS WITH ANY PROGRAM THERE, INCLUDING As the first and most prestigious business school Western University, member of in Canada, the Ivey Business School at Western COMPUTER SCIENCE, BIOLOGY, CRIMINOLOGY, AND MUCH MORE. the Corporation at Huron, and has been developing top business leaders for over a world-renowned sports law 90 years. Students can also pursue five-year dual expert who was featured in Icarus, degrees, combining an Ivey HBA with any Huron the 2018 Oscar award-winning honors BA degree. BACHELOR OF ARTS documentary on sports doping. Here’s what Dr. McLaren has to say ASIA STUDIES ENGLISH & JEWISH STUDIES 93% of Ivey grads receive a job offer within about the value of the Liberal Arts: CULTURAL STUDIES three months of graduation. This is the highest ■■ East Asia Studies ■■ Jewish Studies placement rate per capita in the country. PHILOSOPHY ■■ English & Cultural Studies MINORS “Philosophy courses are good preparation for law as ➜■ MINORS PHILOSOPHY ivey.uwo.ca/HBA China Studies they develop students’ capacity for questioning the ➜■ ■■ ➜■ Chinese English for Teachers Philosophy underlying reasoning behind principles and norms by ➜■ Chinese Business ➜■ Contemporary ■■ Philosophy in Commerce which the average person lives and works.” Communications English Literature ■■ Philosophy, Reasoning & Ethics ➜■ MATH Japanese MINORS FRENCH STUDIES ➜■ Japan Studies ➜■ Ethics “Math is constructed on logic, and so is the law. ■■ French Language Working in the legal profession, one must frequently ➜■ Religious Studies & Literature HURON + deconstruct illogical ideas, laws, or principles in order CENTRE FOR GLOBAL & Philosophy STUDIES ■■ French Studies to achieve justice for a client.” ■■ Globalization Studies MINORS POLITICAL SCIENCE Huron is the only Harvard HBX CORe LANGUAGES ➜■ ■■ Global Development Studies French Language ■■ Political Science partner in Ontario. “In Canada, a working knowledge of both English and ■■ Global Culture Studies ■■ Identity & Ideology French is foundational to a legal career. It is also very ■■ GOVERNANCE, Global Gender Studies ■■ Globalization & Governance This three-course online program, delivered by useful to have an additional language such as Mandarin, ■■ LEADERSHIP & ETHICS Harvard Business School, is designed to instill a Global Health Studies ■■ State and Policy Spanish, German, or a Middle Eastern dialect.” ■■ deep understanding of essential business concepts ■■ Global Rights Studies Governance, Leadership & Ethics and problem-solving skills. Huron students have DIVERSITY OF STUDY PSYCHOLOGY guaranteed access and full funding opportunities. ECONOMICS “It’s important to develop the broadest and deepest ■■ Psychology HISTORY understanding of many diverse areas of study. For ■■ Economics hbx.hbs.edu/COURSES/CORE ■■ History example, I took courses in physics and chemistry not ■■ Finance RELIGION & THEOLOGY knowing how useful they would be to me later in my MINORS MINORS ■■ Religion & Theology legal career when I became involved in the world of ➜■ Public History ➜■ Economic Theory performance-enhancing drugs.” ➜■ Africa and the African Diasporas ➜■ Pacific Rim Studies HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE ➜■ World History SCHOLAR’S “Knowing the history of the political forces that shape ➜■ Atlantic World Canada are a must for a lawyer. Understanding the Canadian Parliamentary and legislative processes and ➜■ ELECTIVES Studies in Imperialism how they have evolved to make the laws of the country An interdisciplinary experience. is also vital. History and Political Science courses are very useful preparation.” BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES Be part of a select community of high-achieving WRITING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING students working collaboratively in an enriched ■■ Accounting ■■ Management & ■■ Organizational Studies, learning environment. Work one-on-one with a “The skill of public speaking is foundational to law. ■■ Finance & Administration Organizational Studies Policy & Ethics faculty member to develop and conduct your own You always must be able to explain yourself to a judge, research project. Communicate your work at scholarly another lawyer, a client, and sometimes a world audience. conferences and take advantage of opportunities to Learning how to write and speak persuasively is invaluable get published. preparation for the study of law.” 8 HURON VIEWBOOK 2018-19 huronuc.ca 9 PATH TO TO LEADERSHIP PATH WHAT WILL YOUR TIME AT HURON LOOK LIKE? GOOD QUESTION! LET’S FOLLOW HURON’S PATH TO LEADERSHIP with YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE Take a Earn while semester Get involved with you learn with a Build your own or year to volunteer and four-month research project.