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HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 1 “Huron is committed to developing highly educated students who choose to act ethically at all times. We achieve this by combining the highest academic standards in the country with an institution-wide focus on becoming Leaders with Heart. What goes on in the classroom is connected with the mentorship and experiential learning opportunities provided to every Huron student. We want our students to be successful in their chosen fields, but we also want them to be engaged and empathetic citizens, committed to making the world better.”

DR. BARRY CRAIG President of Huron

2 ARE YOU THE

WE’RE LOOKING FOR?

4 Why the Liberal Arts? 26 Harvard & Ivey Partnerships 42 English Language Proficiency 6 What Makes Huron Special? 28 Entrepreneurialism 44 Money Matters 8 Student Life 30 Experience the 45 Scholarships & Bursaries 10 Distinct Advantages Huron Difference 48 How to Apply 11 Academic Programs 32 Our Mentorship Program 50 Residence 12 Culture of Care 34 Leadership with Heart 52 Meal Plan 14 Academic Support 36 Research Opportunities 53 Sports & Recreation 16 1:1 Faculty Mentorship 38 Scholar's Electives 54 Living in London 18 International Opportunities 39 Pre-Law Prep 56 Tour Huron 22 Career Readiness 40 Admissions 58 Campus Map 24 Guaranteed Paid Internships

DR. GEOFF READ Provost & Dean of FASS

DR. BARRY CRAIG President of Huron

HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 3 WE HAVE PROVEN THERE IS POWER & APPEAL IN THE LIBERAL ARTS

Huron has one of the highest entering admission averages amongst the most elite institutions in Canada. 1/3 FORTUNE 500 CEOs HAVE The increasing competitiveness of our application process LIBERAL ARTS DEGREES is a reflection of the fact your generation is eagerly seeking the type of education that will enable them to become the type of leaders our world is in demand of. HURON WILL CONNECT YOU WITH THE PEOPLE AND 95% OF CEOs SEEK EMPLOYEES RESOURCES YOU NEED TO DEVELOP – NOT ONLY WITH LIBERAL ARTS SKILLS YOUR RESUME – BUT YOUR INDIVIDUAL GIFTS AND PERSONAL DEFINITION OF SUCCESS. 85% OF HURON ALUMNI HAVE HELD LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AT CANADA'S FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES

Leave your mark on the legacy of Canada’s

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4 huronatwestern.ca/liberal-arts 85% of the jobs you’ll want in 1.8M 2030 don’t exist yet NEW JOBS

® created for university graduates in the LinkedIn s most last 10 years - that’s twice as many in-demand skills as those for all other types of post- for 2020 include: secondary education - COMBINED creativity, persuasion, collaboration, adaptability & emotional intelligence $65K+ Liberal Arts students share in the highest incomes for university grads - and they have an equal 2/3 long-term earning potential as those in STEM organizational leaders say in order for Canada to participate in the dynamic world economy - YOUNG PEOPLE NEED TO LEARN TO THINK MORE GLOBALLY only character-based Liberal Arts education

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HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 5 huronatwestern.ca/about

WHEN YOU ASK OUR STUDENTS WHAT MAKES

THEY HAVE A LOT TO SAY ABOUT OUR DETERMINATION TO REMAIN SELECTIVE

After nearly 160 years of rich peer-to-peer discussions, one-on-one faculty mentorships and the ability to give $2.6M our students remarkable access to resources, we know IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND remaining strategically small is one of Huron’s biggest FINANCIAL AID AWARDED advantages. EACH YEAR ACROSS A CONCENTRATED STUDENT GET ALL THE BENEFITS OF A SUPPORTIVE, BODY AND WITHIN A HIGHLY- CLOSE-KNIT CAMPUS PLUS ALL THE AMENITIES PERSONALIZED FINANCIAL OF ONE OF CANADA'S LARGEST INSTITUTIONS. SUPPORT ENVIRONMENT. Luckily for our students, Huron is the founding institution of Western University. Our affiliation with one of the largest research universities in Canada means you will be fully visible and supported at Huron while also having Western’s limitless clubs, courses and events right next door. Western UCC

At other universities, it’s not uncommon to have HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS IN A SINGLE CLASS - and for teaching assistants, not professors, to be in charge of your education. At Huron, you will have a much more personalized learning experience: 11:1 33 Student/ Average faculty ratio class size

6 WE’RE THE FOUNDING INSTITUTION OF WESTERN SO YOU GRADUATE WITH A WESTERN DEGREE WITH ALL THE ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES OF THE HURON DISTINCTION. AT MANY UNIVERSITIES, STUDENTS HAVE TO COMPETE FOR THEIR PROFESSORS' TIME. AT HURON, YOU’LL RECEIVE LOCATED IN THE HEART OF WESTERN’S CAMPUS 1:1 MENTORSHIP FROM LEADING (LESS THAN 400 M FROM THE UNIVERSITY ACADEMICS AND EDUCATORS. COMMUNITY CENTRE)

WESTERN IS HERE 90% OF GRADUATING HURON STUDENTS SAY PROFESSORS PROVIDED SUPPORT, WITHIN AND BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, THAT EXCEEDED WE'RE THEIR EXPECTATIONS. HERE

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OF OUR STUDENT POPULATION 012345678 IS MADE UP OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, SO YOU’LL BECOME A WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF GLOBAL CITIZEN WITHIN A SAFE & HURON'S AFFILIATION WITH WESTERN? INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY. ■ Graduate with an internationally-recognized Western degree

■ Diversify your academic pursuits by taking up to 40 per cent of your courses at Western

■ Participate in Canada's BEST Orientation experience

■ Join any of our 200+ student clubs and varsity teams 1,200 ■ Access ALL facilities and events on BOTH campuses full-time Huron students

HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 7 huronatwestern.ca/student-life MEANINGFUL BUILD RELATIONSHIPS & MEMORIES THAT LAST HURON’S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING IS SECOND TO NONE, BUT WE KNOW YOU’RE LOOKING FOR MORE THAN JUST A SUPERIOR EDUCATION. WE’RE PROUD TO SAY, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WESTERN, WE OFFER CANADA’S MOST DIVERSE, EXCITING AND HIGH-ENERGY UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT.

TAKE PART IN OUR COUNTRY’S BEST ORIENTATION EXPERIENCE From the moment you arrive on our campus, you’re going to recognize how differently we do things. Drop off your belongings – alongside any reservations you have about making friends – with our Sophs. Smiling senior students will carry all the items you bring with you to make your new residence feel like home. This warm welcome – which practically every member of our Huron community takes part in – kicks off what just might be the best week of your life. WHAT’S IN A NAME? If you think the word Soph is strange, just wait until you learn your senior leaders’ nicknames! You’ll have to wait until the END of O-Week to find out exactly who these kind, energetic and helpful mentors really are. In the meantime, your Sophs are here to support your transition into this brand-new territory of post- secondary living and learning. From taking you to your O-Week events through to amping up the awesomeness of your residence experiences, consider your Sophs your go-to guides on everything Huron. If you’re coming from across the border – or the pond - learn more about the difference our exclusive, WHAT ELSE DOES YOUR tightknit community will make during your O-WEEK HOLD IN STORE? Welcome Week on pages 18-19.

■ Concerts with globally-recognized artists

■ Games, performances, contests & activities with everyone on Huron’s campus – and your new friends within the Western Community

■ The Huron Chant (a cheer of solidarity you will never ever forget)

■ Week-long programming that always prioritizes safety and inclusiveness – for students of every ability and background

8 BUILD UPON YOUR PORTFOLIO WITH CLUBS & ACTIVITIES THAT MATCH YOUR PERSONALITY THERE ARE MORE THAN 200 STUDENT CLUBS TO JOIN. HERE ARE JUST A FEW:

■ Right to Play ■ Yoga ■ Justice and Peace

■ Women in Leadership ■ Piano Society ■ Red Cross

■ Equestrian Club ■ Acapella ■ Creative Writing Circle

■ Archery ■ Model UN ■ Pre-Law Society

■ Automotive Society ■ Dance Force ■ Environmental Club

■ Management & Organizational ■ Volunteer Ya! ■ DECA Studies Business Club ■ Run With Us ■ Electronic Gaming Society

DO YOU WANT TO PERFORM IF YOU’RE SEARCHING FOR SOMETHING MORE IN A 450-SEAT THEATRE, CASUAL THAN JOINING A CLUB, WHY NOT… ALONGSIDE HURON’S ■ Pet some puppies during our Dam the BRIGHTEST STARS? Stress events

Audition to become part of one of Huron’s favourite – ■ Attend one of our on-campus cooking classes and longest running – clubs for the chance to shout, ■ Pick up a frisbee or football and play on the sing and shimmy in our brand-new theatre. front lawn or Huron Flats Each year, the Huron Underground Dramatic Society ■ Dress up and dance the night away during our puts on the world’s best-loved productions. From being Huron Formal and upscale cultural celebrations a director through to designing costumes, you can take ■ Play Ping-Pong in Apps International House on any role that will empower your creativity to shine. ■ Attend/participate in a Variety Show If you have a passion for leadership, there are a TON of great opportunities to get Oh, and if you don’t find a team or club involved with Huron University College perfectly suited to you, why not start your Students' Council (HUCSC). own? Yeah, we provide the funding and Best of all, you don’t have to compete with thousands of administrative support to help you do that, too. students for a few positions of power. Instead, you can easily share your platform via any one of the more than 40 HUCSC positions.

HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 9 huronatwestern.ca/DistinctAdvantage

WE’VE DISTINGUISHED OURSELVES SO OUR GRADUATES CAN TOO BY DELIVERING AN UNMATCHED LEVEL OF SUPPORT, WE HELP CREATE LEADERS WHO STAND OUT.

■ At Huron, your voice will be heard – by your ■ Every single student is guaranteed a paid internship. classmates, professors, personal advisors – and even These hands-on working experiences will prepare you our President (whose office door is always open). to land a career you’re really passionate about, while supporting your financial flexibility. ■ Our small class sizes mean you’re not here to blend in. Through challenging yet supportive ■ Take advantage of our formalized Mentorship conversations, you will develop the confidence to Program with senior students and impressive speak up and motivate others. industry leaders who are eager to help move your career forward. ■ Our Academic Advisors and Career Development Team will know you personally. From day one, they ■ We partner with Harvard and the Ivey School of will work with you to build a portfolio that represents Business, so you can work towards running a who you are and what you contribute to our business that achieves profitability with integrity. community. Just think about them as your go-to team for wowing graduate schools and future employers.

“Huron has given me such an edge for my future. I’ve learned so much here. Thanks to the school’s dedication to providing enriching learning and hands-on experiences, I am able to readily access advantages that will make recruiters take notice of me. All the people here are eager to help prepare you to be successful.”

ASHLEY NGO | 3RD YEAR STUDENT

Honors Specialization, Economics + Scholar’s Electives Career Development Services Intern at Huron Vũng Tàu, Vietnam

10 huronatwestern.ca/admissions-enrolment

YOU’RE NOT JUST PICKING A PROGRAM YOU’RE CHOOSING PERSONALIZED AT HURON EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES

Easily combine your advantageous Liberal Arts curriculum at Huron with programs at Western University, King’s University College, Brescia University College and the Richard Ivey School of Business. Whether it’s Computer Science, Health Science, Biology, Criminology or Business Administration, you can design the degree of your dreams without ever sacrificing the specialized care our distinct model of education supports. To earn an Honors degree, students can complete an Honors Specialization or Double Major.

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

CENTRE FOR GLOBAL STUDIES ENGLISH & CULTURAL STUDIES JEWISH STUDIES Honors & Specializations Honors & Specializations Major & Minor ■ Globalization Studies ■ English & Cultural Studies ■ Jewish Studies ■ Global Culture Studies Majors & Minors PHILOSOPHY ■ Global Development Studies ■ Contemporary English Literature Honors & Specializations ■ Global Gender Studies ■ English & Cultural Studies ■ Philosophy ■ Global Health Studies ■ English for Teachers ■ Philosophy, Reasoning & Ethics ■ Global Rights Studies ■ Global Great Books Majors & Minors Majors & Minors FRENCH STUDIES ■ Globalization Studies ■ Ethics ■ Global Culture Studies Honors & Specializations ■ Philosophy ■ Global Development Studies ■ French Language & Literature ■ Philosophy in Commerce ■ Religious Studies and Philosophy CHINESE, JAPANESE & ■ French Studies EAST ASIA STUDIES Majors & Minors POLITICAL SCIENCE Majors ■ French Language Honors & Specializations ■ ■ East Asia Studies French Language & Literature ■ Political Science ■ French Studies ■ Japanese Studies Majors & Minors Minors GOVERNANCE, ■ Political Science ■ China Studies LEADERSHIP & ETHICS ■ Political Science: ■ Chinese Business Communications Major Globalization & Governance ■ Chinese Studies ■ Governance, Leadership & Ethics ■ Political Science: Identity & Ideology ■ East Asia Studies HISTORY ■ Political Science: State & Policy ■ Japan Studies Honors & Specializations ■ Japanese Studies PSYCHOLOGY ■ History ECONOMICS Honors Majors & Minors ■ Psychology Honors & Specializations ■ Atlantic World ■ Economics ■ Chinese History Major & Minor Majors & Minors ■ Histories of Africa and ■ Psychology ■ Economics the African Diasporas FACULTY OF THEOLOGY ■ Finance ■ History Major & Minor ■ Economic Theory ■ History of the Book ■ Religion & Theology ■ Pacific Rim Studies ■ Public History INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS

■ Studies of Imperialism ■ Ivey HBA/BA Honors dual degrees ■ World History ■ Scholar’s Electives

BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES (BMOS)

Honors & Specializations Majors ■ Accounting ■ Accounting ■ Finance & Administration ■ Management & Organizational Studies ■ Organizational Studies, Policy & Ethics

HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 11 OUR CULTURE OF CARE WHEN OUR STUDENTS ENCOUNTER CHALLENGES AT AN INDIVIDUAL LEVEL OR WANT TO MAKE LARGE-SCALE CHANGE, THEY NEVER ENCOUNTER RED TAPE.

“Whether you realize it or not, the type of environment your university fosters will have a major impact on how you connect with people – and that leads into how satisfied you are with your education. University is not just about studying. It's about your free time, extracurricular activities and who you’re surrounded by – on and off campus. When I got to Huron, I realized very quickly my fears about being left on my own were completely unfounded. People are so accommodating and personable, and that sense of visibility and community really matters to students.”

DANIEL PENMAN | 3RD YEAR STUDENT Management & Organizational Studies, Policy & Ethics

huronatwestern.ca/wellness-services OUR WELLNESS TEAM

If you're not feeling quite like yourself or you're dealing Our Wellness Team hosts a variety of events that enhance with a personal crisis, you can feel comfortable seeking the safety, inclusiveness and vibrancy of our university. emotional, spiritual and mental health support within More than that, they are here to provide confidential, our virtual or on-campus Wellness House. individualized guidance, so you have the toolkit to cope with any obstacles that may affect your well-being.

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU – ON YOUR BEST AND WORST DAYS

Kasey Munn Wellness Coordinator Gary Thorne Heidi Braaksma Chaplain Manager, Student Wellness

Wellness Centre

Sarah Read Director, Community Safety

12 FROM OUR PRESIDENT ANSWERING YOUR EMAILS WITHIN 48 HOURS TO OUR VICE-PRESIDENT HELPING IMPLEMENT YOUR PROJECTS TAKES YOUR PROGRESS HURON PERSONALLY ALEXIS MADGER IS THE FOUNDER OF FLOW, a non-profit After deciding to bring free hygiene products into our aimed at breaking the stigma around menstruation. The four bathrooms, Meaghan connected Alexis to Natalie Cross, pillars of her organization are to Educate, Eradicate (stigma), the 2019-2020 Vice-President of Student Affairs, to build Equip (women with supplies) & Empower. upon Alexis’s momentum.

When Alexis first visited campus, her interactions with our “Because she knew how much it meant to me, Meaghan community led her to believe, “I would actually be heard championed my involvement with Huron’s Students' at Huron.” Once she enrolled, she realized her intuition Council. As a result, I received extremely meaningful was spot on. mentorship from Natalie," Alexis shares. “She connected me with Huron’s Wellness Centre, and I’ve Alexis travelled internationally to volunteer as a leader in worked closely with their team to establish a variety of facilitation training, and she quickly realized there was stigma-breaking initiatives.” a problem: young women were not allowed to attend school simply because they had their periods. While the Simultaneously, Alexis earned an internship with our eager young leader knew she wanted to do something to Career Development Centre and was elected to take over address this, she didn’t exactly know how to go about it. Natalie's role as VP, Student Affairs for 2020-2021. Now she is working on a Volunteer Day Fortunately, she chose to come to a university where to bolster campus-wide support not only was she listened to, but her voice - and mission for non-profits, while furthering - were carried across our campus. FLOW's mission. Fast forward to Alexis sitting in the office of Meaghan Blight, our Vice-President, University Growth, where the MEAGHAN BLIGHT two discussed how to ensure our school was aligning with VP, University Growth the four pillars of FLOW.

“Huron is a place full of opportunities. It's a prestigious university that will support you, whatever that support looks like. University is not a scary experience here, and it’s all about taking those positive steps towards your vision, regardless of how lofty you think it is.”

ALEXIS MADGER | 2ND YEAR STUDENT

Double Major, Global Development and Governance, Leadership & Ethics VP, Student Affairs Aurora, Ontario

WHERE YOUR AMBITIONS ARE CELEBRATED, COME TO HURON SUPPORTED AND ACHIEVED. HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 13 WE EXPECT A LOT FROM OUR STUDENTS BUT WE NEVER EXPECT YOU TO GO IT ALONE

Building a great future goes beyond what you learn in a textbook. That’s why, Huron has invested so much into building teams who are here to support you – as a whole person, not just a seat in a classroom. Huron is not a place where lengthy lineups, being put on hold or jumping through digital hoops to book an appointment get in the way of your optimal academic Erie Connors Betty Academic outcomes. Instead, you’ll be on a first-name basis with Camarinha Advisor Academic Laura Sedgwick, MA caring professionals who are willing advocates for you. Advisor Academic Advisor

Here are just some of the friendly faces who will make up your academic support team

huronatwestern.ca/career-development huronatwestern.ca/academic-advising OUR CAREER OUR DEVELOPMENT TEAM ACADEMIC ADVISORS ARE NOT JUST HERE TO HELP YOU CHOOSE YOUR COURSES is made up of people who have close connections with the companies you want to work for. They have the expertise They will work with you and our faculty to ensure you are and networks required to to help you build a portfolio you’ll getting the most out of your education. From academic be proud of and earn a job you’ll be excited about. accommodation when life takes an unexpected turn through to ensuring your course schedule is manageable, your personal academic advisor is fully invested in your progress.

Gabriel Ndayishimiye and his personal 14 Career Coordinator, Megan Dykstra Library Commons

huronatwestern.ca/library LIBRARY & LEARNING SERVICES DID YOU KNOW students who use the library perform The professional team of academic staff in LLS work better academically and are more likely to complete their directly with faculty and students to continually evolve degree than those who don’t? Everything we do in Library our service offerings, ensuring personalized, high- & Learning Services (LLS) is designed to help you thrive, quality support unmatched by larger institutions. while at Huron and well beyond.

“The Huron Library is one of the most supportive and collaborative spaces on campus. The staff are extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and are always there to help you in ways you would not find at any other university. They also have a wide variety of technological supports to integrate multi- media into your assignments - one of my English classes even made a website with support from the Library staff.”

NATALIE CROSS '20, English & Cultural Studies VP, Student Affairs HUCSC, 2019-20, CURL Fellow

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM OUR LIBRARY & LEARNING SERVICES (LLS)?

■ One-to-one scholarly support ■ Integrated course learning ■ Unrestricted access to the through course content, focused on critical thinking and digital and physical research language learning, research help, knowledge development, co- collections from one of writing and communications designed by Huron professors Canada's largest research consultation services (in person and LLS teaching staff libraries at Western University or online, when and where you to bolster your global ■ Academic, social and need it most!) productivity programming perspective ■ Versatile learning spaces e.g., Long Night Against ■ Employment and leadership including technology-infused Procrastination, the opportunities as peer tutors, collaborative areas and quiet #Huron1Read community research assistants and individual study spaces, giving reading program, weekly student assistants, giving you you flexibility to suit your Writing Cafés and many hands-on experience working at learning style other activities put on by our a university students, faculty and staff for your benefit

HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 15 Dr. Geoff Read Provost & Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)

PROFESSORS WHO ARE PERSONALLY INVESTED IN YOUR GOALS WILL BE YOUR MENTORS AND REFERENCES

When he visited Huron, Conor Wilkinson was surprised HURON STUDENTS GET INTO by the fact his courses would be run by professors, not TOP GRADUATE SCHOOLS teaching assistants. Little did he know how much this distinct advantage would impact his life. During his four years here, Conor enjoyed multiple classes with History Professor – and our Provost & Dean of FASS – Dr. Geoff Read. “The best thing about Huron is professors know and care about who you are – from day one,” Conor says. “They are dedicated to teaching at a level that is rare at bigger institutions and they create uncommon opportunities for you to engage in intellectually stimulating ways.” When it came to applying to Ivy League post-graduate programs, Conor knew he could lean on his Huron connections. Throughout all four years, Dr. Read kept a detailed record of Conor’s work, so the reference he provided was profoundly personal – speaking to Conor’s traits as an individual, not an unfamiliar face in an overcrowded lecture hall. The “Huron’s world-class educational model encourages result? Conor was admitted to Columbia University where students to lead discussions, not just listen to he’s seen exactly how well Huron prepares its students to lectures. The professors really simulate the type of succeed in elite collegiate environments. environment you find at grad school. They teach with such enthusiasm for expanding your horizons and “We understand our students and take pride in their encouraging you to be global citizens fully capable of progress,” explains Dr. Read. “Students receive succeeding within challenging endeavours.” individualized mentorship from professors who witness the evolution of their students’ work - not just in a single CONOR WILKINSON ‘15 Honors Specialization, History class, but from term to term and year to year." PhD Candidate, Columbia University

16 OUR PROFESSORS' DEDICATION TO YOUR DEVELOPMENT DOES NOT END AT THE CLASSROOM DOOR

Samara Bell is developing into an exemplary figure for young women who want to pursue their dreams. AT HURON, IT’S NOT ONLY THE One of the steps towards becoming a global leader Huron FUTURE THAT WILL BE FEMALE helped Samara take was to connect her with an exchange at UNSW in Sydney, Australia. We've launched the Creating Equal Opportunities (CEO) Bursary, so more women get to redefine whichever During her time at Huron, Samara also attended the industry they CHOOSE to work in. Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee conference where she met her business partner and the Founder of Learn more at Female Laboratory of Innovative Knowledge huronatwestern.ca/scholarships-bursaries-grants

“FLIK is made up of innovators who had to jump through “One of the most rewarding parts of teaching hoops to get where they are. They realize, in order to is being able to mentor and collaborate recruit more female talent, they need to stand up as with my students. Huron’s close community mentors who show young women you don’t have to encourages students and professors to work relinquish your ambitions, regardless of the barriers you alongside one another. When working with encounter.” individual students on joint projects, I’m certain I learn as much from them as they Dr. Sara MacDonald demonstrated the power of might from me.” mentorship when she invited Samara to collaboratively DR. SARA MACDONALD conduct research to support the non-profit My Sister’s Professor of Political Science Place. Together, they investigated arts-based ways to comment on policies that inform decision-making. “I was taught by Professor MacDonald for two years in a row,” Samara explains “She is an amazing role model who really inspired me to pursue my interests. In her courses, it’s not just about writing essays, she SAMARA BELL encouraged us to go out and discover inspiration in the Growth & Outreach mundane.” Manager, FLIK Specialization, If you want to inspire others and remove obstacles to Political Science their successes, we look forward to supporting your Toronto, Ontario noble ambitions at Huron.

more likely to achieve ENGAGED high marks than their STUDENTS ARE 2.5x disengaged peers

more likely to be engaged at work if UNIVERSITY they had a mentor who encouraged GRADUATES ARE 2x them to pursue their goals and dreams GALLUP,INC. GALLUP EDUCATIONAL SURVEY: MEASURING COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY OUTCOMES.2018.https://www.gallup.com/education/194264/gallup-alumni-survey HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 17 huronatwestern.ca/international THE EXPERIENCES WE CREATE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ARE JUST LIKE YOU – TRULY ONE-OF-A-KIND LEAVING HOME CAN BE INTIMIDATING, BUT OUR COMMITMENT TO REMAINING EXCLUSIVE MEANS YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE ACCESS TO INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORTS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL APPRECIATED, COMFORTABLE AND SUCCESSFUL.

Valeeta Bennett, Coordinator of International Student Engagement

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME IN APPS INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Read, relax, meet and play in our gorgeous, newly Apps International House is also where you’ll visit renovated Apps International House. Here, you’ll have Valeeta (who many of our international students refer access to a full kitchen, lounge area and games room. to as their “second mom”). Whether in her office or Don’t miss the many cooking classes and celebrations via her personal cellphone, Valeeta will be there 24/7 hosted in this house, which was designed specifically to to answer any questions you have about how to make foster our international community. your Huron experience 100 per cent your own.

“I have not questioned my decision to come to Huron once. I absolutely love it. The amazing community established here is very rare – from people’s willingness to help you with absolutely anything through to your professors’ enthusiasm for providing one-on-one mentorship and research opportunities. I finally feel engaged in learning in ways that satisfy my curiosity and empower me to learn things that actually matter.”

URVI MAHESHWARI | 3RD YEAR STUDENT

Honors Specialization, Psychology + Scholars’ Electives 18 New Delhi, India WELCOME WEEK Think of this as the ultimate introduction to Canada’s BIGGEST Orientation Week When you arrive in Canada, you will be greeted by your International Student Engagement team. With welcoming signs and smiles, we will pick you up at the airport and bring you back to your new home in the heart of Huron. To help you get settled, we will take you shopping for your dorm room, assist you with setting up your bank account, getting a SIM card and the necessary documents to help you begin working in Canada. You will never have to worry about all the logistics of moving to a new country on your own - we will do it together. After all the official stuff is done, prepare for two weeks of excitement and enjoyment! Meet friends from around- the-world, visit Ontario’s best destinations and take part in activities that help you break out of your shell, while always prioritizing your personal safety and well-being. 40+ COUNTRIES ARE REPRESENTED ON OUR CAMPUS THEY SHARE THEIR CULTURES WITH OUR BROADER STUDENT POPULATION THROUGH OUR COUNTLESS CLUBS & CULTURAL EVENTS

DEVELOP YOUR COOKING, LINGUISTIC, DANCING & NETWORKING SKILLS IN ANY – OR ALL – OF THESE GLOBALLY-FOCUSED CLUBS:

■ Huron Indian Cultural Association (HICA) ■ African Students’ Association

■ Huron Chinese Students’ Society ■ Spanish & Latin Student Association

■ Japanese Student Association ■ Canadian Asian International Students Association (CAISA) ■ Arab Students Association

■ Caribbean Students Organization

If you don’t identify with any of the above, don’t worry – there’s about 200 more clubs where they came from. Plus, you can always drop in on our Weekly Conversation Circles where you come to Apps International House, enjoy some snacks and speak to students from everywhere under the sun (and snow!).

Japan Day HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 19 huronatwestern.ca/ExperientialLearning ON CAMPUS OR ABROAD HURON WILL ALWAYS HELP YOU FIND YOUR WAY OUR STUDENTS-FIRST MODEL MEANS YOU’LL HAVE LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES TO BECOME A MORE AWARE & EFFECTIVE GLOBAL CITIZEN

Regardless of whether you’re a homebody or globetrotter, YOU DON’T HAVE TO GET ON AN AIRPLANE TO don’t you want to ensure you will receive personalized EXPLORE VIBRANT CULTURES support from your school wherever you wander? Our commitment to creating Canada’s most elite yet FACE-TO-FACE OR THROUGH FACETIME, WE WANT accessible education means our school welcomes TO CHECK IN ON YOUR WELL-BEING students from more than 40 countries. We are always From the moment you decide to add a few dots to your celebrating their languages, flavours and favourite types travel map, you will be supported by our Coordinators, of entertainment, all while strengthening the connections Partnerships & Pathways and International Student between domestic and international students. Engagement. Alongside your Academic Advisor, they will help you choose the right destination and program to progress your global education. ENGAGE WITH THOUSANDS OF Best of all, because we have the capacity to dedicate GLOBALLY-MINDED STUDENTS: resources to bettering your personal journey, our Coordinators can form a relationship with ANY eligible

institution that strikes your interest. ■ Celebrate Chinese New Year by making dumplings That means, you have access to exchange partners ■ Experience our colourful Holi festival on campus at Huron and Western, so you can do an international ■ Visit Apps International House to mingle with exchange in every continent in the world (except friends from all over the world Antarctica!). ■ Try on a kimono to honour Japan Day

■ Perfect your salsa with our Spanish & Latin Student Association "Huron has taught me to appreciate the value of everyone's voices and the importance of listening to them. It's hard to fully understand the implications of the things you learn in class until you live them. When you travel abroad, you gain a different perspective. This will make you an invaluable leader because all business is global, and organizations need people who understand how to operate within international environments."

TREVOR WRIGHT

Worked & Studied Abroad in Kenya Honors Political Science combined with an Ivey HBA degree Investment Analyst, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan

20 VOLUNTEERISM IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF LEADING WITH HEART

We are going to strongly encourage you to engage ■ Learn about healing from shared trauma in Rwanda with your communities in ways that benefit the world. ■ Visit Indigenous Canadian communities to engage with Volunteerism feels great. More than that, it diversifies the eye-opening stories of elders your perspectives and practical skill set. At Huron, you can easily access hundreds of opportunities with ■ Explore the ramifications of the slave trade in England non-profits on our campus, through Western, around and Canada London or in your hometown. No matter which travel, research and volunteer Alternatively, like Ruth, you may want to extend your experiences you take part in, you can trust all of them positive influence by taking part in an international will greatly extend your classroom learning, while teaching volunteer experience: you what it takes to be a more effective global citizen.

“My Huron degree has given me the tools to create change in ways that don’t deny someone else’s agency. Leadership with Heart is recognizing your position within the community and understanding how your privilege can be put to use in ways that benefit others on a global level. When you can go home and know you’ve lived your life in such a way – you’ve been empathetic and supportive – that’s what Huron’s volunteer experiences are all about.”

RUTH LEBELO-ALMAW '18

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at EQWIP HUBs Masters in Development Practice BA, Global Development with a Specialization in Public Policy OUR CULTUREOF CARE EXTENDS FAR BEYOND CAMPUS WHEREVER YOU CHOOSE TO WORK, STUDY OR VOLUNTEER, YOU WILL ALWAYS FEEL CONNECTED TO THE PEOPLE WHO WILL SUPPORT YOU TO CHANGE THE WORLD

HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 21 BECOME A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH WITHIN THE WORKFORCE

Huron’s educational experiences helped Christianne Our high ratio of resources-to-students means, like Morrison distinguish herself for the Royal Bank of Canada Christianne, your university experience can involve Diversity Scholarship and secure a highly coveted any of the following:

position on Toronto’s stock exchange trading floor. ■ Presenting at our CURL Conferences

As an intern with the global financial institution, ■ Taking part in a paid internship

Christianne’s Huron experiences continued to help ■ Being on Students’ Council

her stand out. ■ Volunteering with your charity of choice

"Huron taught me to create solutions to complex ■ Becoming an Orientation Week Leader (Soph)

problems, and my employer commended my ■ Performing with our Dramatic Society ability to be innovative and entrepreneurial," More than just building great portfolios, Huron’s Christianne explains. character-based curriculum empowers us to graduate Christianne developed the skill set that helped her great people with the essential skills to suceed. secure a permanent position with RBC by taking "Liberal Arts graduates are a rare breed. We see the world advantage of the ample opportunities our selective differently than those around us whose educations have recruiting creates. a narrow focus,” Huron’s previous Students’ Council President shares. “You encounter so many people who don’t have this breadth of learning. We get to sample so many different ways of seeing the world’s needs. A Liberal Arts degree couldn’t be better timed."

"Holding a Liberal Arts degree means I always have a unique perspective in the room. This influenced my approach to seminars at Ivey and continues to influence my approach to global trades."

CHRISTIANNE MORRISON '20

Global Markets Summer Analyst, RBC Honors Specialization, Psychology combined with an Ivey HBA Degree Calgary, Alberta

22 Christianne starring in Huron Underground Dramatic Society’s presentation of Mamma Mia!

OUR ALUMNI AGREE THE COMBINATION OF A DEGREE WITH HEART AND HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES PREPARE YOU FOR STANDOUT SUCCESS THAT DOESN'T COMPROMISE YOUR SENSE OF INTEGRITY

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"When I am recruiting, one of the things I look for is diversity of thought, which is the mark of the Liberal Arts grad. It helps you achieve results beyond those you set forth towards. At Huron, your professors are genuinely interested in your learning, which creates an environment that challenges you and helps you grow as a person. My experiences at Huron were invaluable. They prepared me for a successful career, continually growing as a professional and as a human.”

ADAM DEIF '04

Head of Industry, Google Honors Specialization, Economics New York City

IN THE PAST the fastest growing jobs have required a high level of Liberal Arts skills, which nearly 50% 30 YEARS of employers say applicants are lacking

“After years of dire warnings about the limited value of their degree, Liberal Arts students are making a surprising discovery: Employers want them (like, really want them). It turns out their skills—including the ability to communicate, solve problems, think critically and collaborate— are in demand for many sectors, including finance and technology.”

JENNIFER LEWINGTON | Maclean’s Magazine

Ruggeri, A. (2019, April 2). Why ‘worthless’ humanities degrees may set you up for life. Retrieved December 19, 2019, from https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20190401-why-worthless-humanities-degrees-may-set-you-up-for-life

HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 23 HURON IS THE ONLY UNIVERSITY IN CANADA TO GUARANTEE EVERY STUDENT A PAID INTERNSHIP

“A successful career doesn’t start with a resume, it starts with the relationships you build.”

As soon as Jash arrived from Dubai, he connected with With the strong recommendation of our our Associate Vice-President, Partnerships whose Career AVP, Partnerships and resume help to better Development team has fundamentally shaped his success. reflect his paid internship experience as “Reaching out to people is so important,” Jash a Marketing & Communications Intern at shares. “Students are often intimidated to say exactly Huron, Jash successfully applied to work where they want to go, but at Huron, you’re strongly with the City as a Cultural Connector. encouraged to make yourself visible.” As an international student invested in contributing to his new community, Jash took part in Huron’s CityStudio course where he collaboratively tackled real issues affecting the City of London and submitted a report regarding governance strategies to municipal leaders.

“Huron’s support is tremendous. Without Career Development Services, I never would have gotten this position. When you’re only in second year, it can be very difficult to attain more senior roles, but Huron’s network made it possible for me to transition into this prestigious environment where everyone else has long since graduated.”

JASH KALYANI | 3RD YEAR STUDENT

Honors Specialization, Political Science Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Paid internships are GUARANTEED SARAH NOAD ACROSS ALL OUR PROGRAMS AVP, Partnerships

WE KEEP BUILDING UPON OUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES, SO YOU CAN BUILD AN OUTSTANDING CAREER.

■ Our Employment Relations Coordinators maintain a ■ Our Career Development Coordinators will help with pipeline of professional contacts for you to network all the components involved in securing these highly with to progress your career via paid internship and sought after work and volunteer opportunities, employment positions. including one-on-one resume and interview support.

■ Our Associate Vice-President, Partnerships forms powerful relationships with the organizations our students most want to connect with as interns and employees. These positions are frequently only made available because our alumni network recognizes the quality of our students.

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“Huron teaches you how to gain significant value from collaborations, but also how to create value for other people and show them what you have to offer.”

SAGAR JIWANI ‘20 Studied Economics at Huron Graduated with an HBA Calgary, Alberta

Sagar Jiwani, who was hired In second year, Huron’s emphasis on relationships by LinkedIn∏ before he even resulted in Sagar earning a spot as a Brand Management graduated, agrees with Jash about the importance of intern with Canadian Tire because one of our professors relationships – and the ease with which you’re able to went “above and beyond” to put Sagar’s name forward. develop them at Huron. Huron’s dedication to fostering student success also Prior to becoming a student, Sagar had already landed Sagar an internship with Unilever. Eventually, all benefited from our university’s culture of care. To this invaluable work experience earned him a job with help ease the financial burden of his transition from the world’s leading networking platform in Chicago. Calgary, one of our recruiters suggested he apply for our “Transformative opportunities are easily presented Hellmuth Scholarship. “Because I didn’t have any special to you at Huron. It’s not like a large institution where head starts in life, this support made one of my biggest you have to seek them out. Take advantage of those achievements possible,” Sagar explains. resources. This is ultimately how you will secure a Since then, our faculty and staff have never stopped desirable network and career.” advocating for Sagar. “At Huron, you’re pushed more and benefit more from professors and administrators who are excited to help you grow beyond the bubble you may be in.”

HOW DO WE HELP YOU TRANSITION FROM STUDENTS TO INDUSTRY LEADERS?

ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS WITH YOUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR HURON STUDENTS HAVE GAINED EXPERIENCE TO HELP YOU PLAN FOR YOUR LONG-TERM CAREER GOALS AT THESE SOUGHT AFTER ORGANIZATIONS

WORKSHOPS TO INFORM STUDENTS OF Wealthsimple | Maple Leaf Sports Entertainment | Royal Bank of Canada | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES The Globe and Mail | United Nations | Unilever | Toronto Hydro | Celestica | AND BEST PRACTICES 3M Canada | Clearbit | Canada Revenue Agency | Bruce Power | HELP WITH INTERVIEW SKILLS Government of Canada | Good Neighbours | Diamond Aircraft | London AND WORKPLACE ETIQUETTE Economic Development Centre | London Arts’ Council | mindyourmind.ca RESUME WRITING... AND MORE!

HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 25 huronatwestern.ca/harvard-online

IS THE ONLY UNIVERSITY IN ONTARIO TO HURON COLLABORATE WITH HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL ONLINE

Tarak Mistry chose to complete the CORe program because he wanted to develop his understanding of business best practices. Harvard faculty members developed CORe to instill a deep understanding of essential business concepts and problem-solving skills. Mastering the three courses—Business Analytics, Economics for Managers and Financial Accounting—gives students the fluency they need to succeed in today’s workplaces. “The CORe Program taught me how my education applies directly to the real world,” Tarak says. “Over time, I became more readily able to recognize how these concepts can be implemented to address companies’ multifaceted challenges.” TARAK MISTRY | 3RD YEAR STUDENT Harvard Business School’s discussion-based courses Harvard CORe Program also enable you to connect with international business Honors Specialization, Economics executives you may have otherwise never met. Calgary, Alberta “I spoke with people who are currently working in the industry I am most interested in. Now, I have access to their knowledge and – more importantly – their global networks,” Tarak explains. “This program is “Huron’s participation-style courses have challenging, but it’s definitely worth it. No matter what translated directly into my workplace career path you’re pursuing, this foundational business success because, in the real world, you knowledge will be beneficial - and looks great on a resume!” are expected to speak up. If you aren’t or you can’t do so in ways that motivate others, that’s seen as an issue – or a lack of initiative and interest.” DID YOU KNOW THE CURRENT OR FORMER CEOs OF THESE COMPANIES ALL HOLD ELLIOT KIMELMAN LIBERAL ARTS DEGREES? Founder of C-Spray & Successful Dragon’s Den Entrepreneur Studied MOS at Huron, ■ Starbucks ■ Avon ■ LinkedIn∏ graduated with an HBA ■ YouTube ■ HBO ■ Facebook Winnipeg, Manitoba

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PER CAPITA MORE HURON STUDENTS ATTEND IVEY THAN ANY OTHER INSTITUTION

The skills Elliot developed within our classrooms also influenced his success on Dragon’s Den where, thanks to the power of his pitch, three dragons offered to invest in his product, C-Spray. “You can’t keep to yourself when you’re trying to create The Richard Ivey School of Business is renowned for something special,” he explains. “At Huron, if you’re graduating some of the world’s most highly-regarded ambitious, people are happy to help you: I’ll never forget leaders - with more than half of all Ivey alumni holding when I emailed Professor Sweeney, in the middle of the title of Chair, President, C-Suite, Vice-President, summer, to ask a critical question about C-Spray and Managing Director or Partner. she chatted with me, for over an hour, just like we were colleagues – it was so validating.” By combining your Liberal Arts degree with an Honors Business Administration (HBA) from Ivey, you will If you are interested in pursuing a prestigious business distinguish yourself as a formidable businessperson career, get the competitive edge of combining your who knows how to balance empathy with effectiveness. technical skills with a worldly Liberal Arts perspective. Not only will you be better positioned to succeed “Thanks to Huron’s bespoke university experiences, in Ivey’s challenging classrooms, but you’ll be fully you learn how to express your opinion with diverse prepared to slay dragons in the global market. personalities,” Elliot shares. “This carries directly over to Ivey where you’re frequently working in groups. Many students haven’t had the luxury of that experience, so of Ivey students it’s much more intimidating, but as a Huron student, received a job offer within 3 months of you’re already an expert at it.” 96% graduation

VICKI SWEENEY Assistant Professor, * MOS $73,152 Represents the average salary after graduation from Ivey

*2019 Ivey HBA graduating class

HOW DID ELLIOT MAKE HIS MARK ON HURON’S CAMPUS?

■ Acted as a member of Students’ Council

■ Influenced positive change as the President of Volunteer Ya!

■ Supported the student experience via Huron’s Residence Council

■ Welcomed new students as a superstar O-Week Soph

Elliot Kimelman pitches to the Dragons HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 27 WHY CHOOSE BETWEEN ENTREPRENEURIALISM AND A SUPERIOR EDUCATION WHEN YOU CAN HAVE BOTH?

When we look at the types of leaders who have BARRIERS TO ACCESS THAT COMPROMISE THEIR redefined the ways we interact with the world, many OPTIMISM, FINANCES AND PLAN OF ACTION. of them are entrepreneurs who thought they had to To help you realize your entrepreneurial ambitions, while choose between innovation and academia. stimulating your intellectual growth, Huron is: We refuse to believe it has to be one or the other, so ■ Increasing access to early-stage startup funding we’ve created educational ecosystems that nurture the entrepreneurial spirit, while also honouring the educated ■ Providing comprehensive support to those who want to start a business mind and socially responsible heart. ■ Connecting you with mentors who are excited about NEARLY HALF OF GEN Y’ERS WANT TO INVENT facilitating your success SOMETHING THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD, SO WHAT’S STOPPING THEM?

ODESSA IS THE WINNER OF THE LONDON SMALL Odessa also enhanced her research and presentation skills BUSINESS CENTRE’S SUMMER COMPANY PROGRAM as a CURL Research Fellow. Learn more about this paid AND CEO OF ALLURE BATH & BODY BAR opportunity on page 36. Shortly after making her transition from Guyana to Huron, “For me, entrepreneurial leadership is all about passion. our Career Development team learned of Odessa’s Some businesspeople are involved in projects for alternative entrepreneurial goals and launched into action to help her reasons, but the Liberal Arts really show you the importance pursue them. of this passion that will drive you forward, no matter how Out of 100 students, Odessa was chosen as only one hard you have to work.” of 16 successful applicants to receive recognition from the program, which included resources to maximize her company's financial sustainability and market reception. “My personal career coach at Huron was the one who made me aware of this opportunity,” Odessa said. “She not only supported me emotionally, but also checked in throughout the process and was there for me – either by reviewing my business plan or celebrating my successes.”

“Our university offers a wide variety of professional development and networking activities to get involved in, and there are more than enough financial and human resources to go around. This type of environment is exactly what entrepreneurs need to push beyond perceived boundaries and recognize their idea really is viable.”

ODESSA ANYA OLYFVELDT | 4TH YEAR STUDENT Honors Specialization, Political Science CEO, Allure Bath and Body Co.

28 BECOMING A GLOBALLY-RECOGNIZED DOESN’T HAVE TO BE COMPLICATED: LEARN HOW ENTREPRENEUR HURON SIMPLIFIES YOUR ROAD TO SUCCESS “the world’s most human financial company” was named one of the FinTech 100

When you look at the professional journey of Dave Nugent, you see how Huron is uniquely positioned to foster entrepreneurial ingenuity and collaborations. After graduation, Dave pursued a career in investment banking, but realized that wasn’t where his passions truly lay. When Huron associate, Mike Katchen, reached out with an idea for a not-yet-named company, DAVE NUGENT ‘08 Nugent jumped at the opportunity to help get the idea CIO/COO, WealthSimple off the ground. Honors Specialization, “The Huron connection is what brought us together,” Political Science shares the former HUCSC President. “When Mike talked Toronto, Ontario about his idea, I wondered, ‘Why hadn’t someone done this before?’” Dave admits people were shocked by his leap from a secure career into the unknown, but Wealthsimple’s success speaks to the importance of believing in yourself, leveraging connections and taking risks – something a Huron degree readies you for. Walk in the footsteps of giants “The Liberal Arts teach you how to think and problem towards a path of your very own: solve. So, wherever you go in life, it prepares you well for BECOME PART OF A UNIVERSITY THAT IS INVESTING IN TOMORROW’S VISIONARIES different avenues.”

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN CREATING THE NEXT BIG THING, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WESTERN UNIVERSITY, HURON WILL HELP YOU MAKE A BIG BANG WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Propel Entrepreneurship: access promotional Proteus Innovation Competition: an intense support, pitching and retail opportunities to validate four-month initiative where your team creates your market and move your idea forward a commercialization strategy for a promising The Summer Incubator Program: prove your technology – with the chance to win up to $5,000 product or service deserves seed funding and the Seed Your Startup: transform your idea from chance to partner with high-potential entrepreneurs brainchild to marketable initiative – with the potential to earn $3,000

Meet with people who have already recreated the wheel: take advantage of mentoring opportunities with Huron alumni who have carved out impressive paths with innovative ideas

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HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 29 EXPERIENCE THE

ADVANTAGE THROUGH AUGMENTED REALITY (AR)

MEAGHAN BLIGHT Vice-President, University Growth OUR EDUCATION MODEL FOSTERS INDIVIDUALITY You’re not like anyone else. Your goals, personality and learning styles are unique, so why would you choose a university where you may not get the chance to nurture and showcase your gifts? At Huron, you will have access to the people and resources you need to tailor your living and learning experiences to align with what success means to you.

YOU ARE A PRIORITY IN OUR COMMUNITY You have the talent to do great things and you shouldn’t have to do them alone. Huron is home to countless people who genuinely care about you and where you want to go — including your fellow students! Like the leaders who helped us reach our goals, we are going to show you how much we believe in your potential by connecting you with the supports you need to feel energized FOUNDER, DIVISIONAL about reshaping the world. TREVOR SOOKRAJ CHRISTIANNE Completed a year-long MORRISON internship at Clearbit in Huron Students' Council San Francisco, USA President (2019-2020)

30 DR. LINDSAY SCORGIE-PORTER Assistant Professor, Political Science YOUR VOICE WILL ALWAYS HAVE VALUE I am thankful to work at a university where I can form meaningful relationships with my students. Huron’s strategically small class sizes mean you will be heard, so be prepared to be challenged by classmates who truly care about what they’re studying. Don’t be intimidated! I will be here to help you share your story in ways that promote academic success and, more importantly, your ability to lead the change our world needs.

DANIEL BAIN ‘15 Senior Manager, Innovation Strategy and Operations Royal Bank of Canada HURON PREPARED ME TO ADAPT Our increasingly globalized world means no matter which sector you work in, you need to understand how to adapt your leadership style to the different opinions and situations you are expected to manage. Huron will help you develop the tangible and human skills you need to positively influence people and project outcomes.

POINT& EXPERIENCE

TO VIEW OUR AR EXPERIENCE, POINT YOUR PHONE AT THE QR CODE USING YOUR CAMERA APP. Your camera will recognize the URL in the QR code beside our Leaders with Heart and load the experience through your browser app. You will then be directed to hold the phone over the page in the same general area as the QR code, until it recognizes the “anchor” and loads the experience.

HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 31 FOR THE HURON COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ISN’T JUST A MOTTO – IT’S OUR WAY OF LIFE

WE’RE NOT IN THE BUSINESS OF BELIEVING IN “NATURAL BORN LEADERS". INSTEAD, WE MATCH OUR STUDENTS WITH MENTORS WHO LIVE OUR VALUES AND ENCOURAGE THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS WITH HEART TO DO THE SAME.

Who better to tell you about the value of mentorship You're about to have direct access to an impressive than your powerhouse advocate, supporter and network through Huron's Mentorship Program. Your Students’ Council President, Ziyana Kotadia? Career Development Team will match you with inspiring Mentorship is one of the hallmarks of what makes the alumni who are eager to pass on their knowledge and Huron community so special. When I was in first year, network. You will also have ample opportunities to make connecting with mentors - both as friends and resources connections through events, faculty, administration and - was incredibly empowering. I owe a lot of my success to Huron's Students' Council along the way. their guidance. I am committed to being a source of support for each Huron is all about paying it forward: you learn from and every one of you. In turn, I am excited to see what leaders, who shape your student experience, and then you will contribute to our culture of excellence. Whatever - as a senior student and alumni - you provide others you need, I will be here: just pop into our Council office, with that same support as they progress through send me an email or wave me over in the halls. university - and far beyond it. Wherever we meet, your voice will matter and your opinions will be turned into action.

ZIYANA KOTADIA | 3RD YEAR STUDENT

Honors Specialization, Global Gender Studies 2020-21 HUCSC President Calgary, Alberta DEPENDENT ON WHICH TYPE OF GUIDANCE YOU’RE SEEKING, YOUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT TEAM CAN HELP YOU DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING (AND SO MUCH MORE!):

■ Speak to a senior student mentor about the classes that changed their lives and clubs they most enjoyed

■ Engage in a formal mentorship with industry- leading alumni who will provide insights that progress your career

■ Take advantage of gainful employment and paid internship opportunities

■ Connect with a student or alumni mentor for meaningful exploration of your academic and career options

32 huronatwestern.ca/HuronPromise HURON’S LEADERS ARE CONSTANTLY IN FRONT OF NATIONAL HEADLINES AND BEHIND INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENTS MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHEREVER YOU FIND YOURSELF, THEY WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR CORNER

Many great influencers rely on the mantra, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Alternatively, at Huron, Hear from speakers, like Yola, at Huron's next Career Event we believe seeking the support of others will not only empower you to go further, but it will accelerate your journey by connecting you to desirable educational and professional opportunities.

“What is so special about Huron is the university’s dedication to enhancing each student’s moral compass alongside their transferrable skills. Huron taught me how to take in a ton of information, distill it and deliver a persuasive narrative in front of people who are counting on me. More than that, I learned to uphold my personal value system and act accordingly – even when faced with highly complex circumstances.”

YOLA VENTRESCA '02 Honors Specialization, History & Political Science Senior Partner, Lerners LLP

“Huron brings together people TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HURON'S CAREER and perspectives, from all DEVELOPMENT SERVICES & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM around the world, within a safe TO BUILD A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK THAT WILL and supportive community. BECOME YOUR GREATEST ASSET WHEN ENTERING The university’s emphasis on THE WORK FORCE developing more than just students’ academic excellence helped me understand how to take advantage of every single opportunity, while staying true to my core principles and building United Nations KPMG Google relationships with integrity.”

VIVEK PRABHU '13

Network with leaders, like Vivek, Honors Specialization, History at our next mentorship event Senior Account Director, Hill+Knowlton Strategies President, Huron Alumni Deloitte Mariott Hotels PWC Association THE “WHO YOU KNOW” NUMBERS RESEARCH FROM LinkedIn® SHOWS 70% OF PEOPLE WHO WERE HIRED AT A COMPANY ALREADY HAD A CONNECTION IN PLACE. THAT NUMBER JUMPS TO 95% AT THE WORLD’S MOST DESIRABLE COMPANIES.

WHERE YOU’LL COME TO A UNIVERSITY GO FURTHER FASTER & YOU WILL ABSOLUTELY NEVER HAVE TO WALK ALONE.

HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 33 WHEN A GLOBAL CRISIS DEMANDED ACTION, OUR LEADERS WITH HEART RESPONDED WITH COMPASSION

In the spring of 2020, COVID-19 required a unique In keeping with their dedication to lead by example, our response from every person affected. While each of President, Dr. Barry Craig, and his wife, Huron Professor, our individual situations differed, we shared the civic Dr. Sara MacDonald, also donated $100,000 to increase responsibility to protect one another. the fund's reach. Unsurprisingly, our student leaders did not hesitate to Together, we helped hundreds of students get home support our most vulnerable populations by contributing safely and alleviated the financial, mental and emotional $10,000 towards Huron’s Student Relief Fund. repercussions of an unforeseen global event. WHAT'S MORE HURON THAN THAT?

“When news of COVID-19 began to spread across the world, our community refused to cower under the weight of ominous headlines. Instead, Huron’s students, faculty and staff banded HURON together, demonstrating patience, selflessness STUDENTS and resolve. We emerged as an even stronger LEAD THE institution that continues to take seriously NATION IN CIVIC the lesson of mutual dependence required to ENGAGEMENT: support the greater good.” TURNOUTS FOR STUDENT DR. BARRY CRAIG ELECTIONS ARE President, Huron ALMOST DOUBLE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE.

GLOBAL CHALLENGES ARE NOTHING NEW NEITHER IS OUR STUDENTS’ DEDICATION TO SERVING THE BEST INTERESTS OF THOSE AROUND THEM

Some crises are quieter than others, but that does not “This referendum marked our realization that a lot of mean they are any less deserving of our attention. our peers, who come from abroad, have trouble making Unfortunately, universal access to quality education is ends meet. As students, who are privileged to engage in not yet a reality. Luckily, however, there are people who Canada’s educational system, we have a responsibility understand where you come from should not dictate to enhance access for those who also deserve this where you end up – and many of those types of people opportunity,” explains Dylan Matthews. are part of our community. That’s why, Huron has been a proud sponsor of World University Services of Canada's Student (WUSC) Refugee Program for more than 20 years. "I was exceptionally proud students overwhelmingly While we’ve always tried to do our part, in 2018, our voted for it. Normally, referendums are for decreasing student fees or to bolster social events. I think what students decided we could do even more. They voted Huron's response really shows is we understand, when on a Student Referendum, which increased their fees it comes to student politics, there are some things to generate an additional $5,000 annually towards our that are more meaningful to our student experience student refugee program – making Huron BY FAR the than just what the next bar night is going to be.” greatest per capita contributor in all of Canada. DYLAN MATTHEWS, 2017-2018 HUCSC President Global Development degree combined with an Ivey HBA Public Sector Consultant, Deloitte

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WHEN YOU OPERATE FROM AN UNSHAKEABLE ETHICAL FOUNDATION, THERE’S NO CHOOSING CONVENIENCE OVER THE COMMON GOOD

FROM REVOLUTIONIZING YOUR CUP OF COFFEE TO CLEANING UP CORPORATE POLICIES, OUR LEADERS DON’T CONSIDER IT A SUCCESS UNLESS IT’S SUSTAINABLE.

In 2019, Natalie began running Cafézia Coffee, a business Natalie acknowledges part of running a for-profit that sells Organic Fairtrade coffee infused with herbs company means making money. But, she refuses to to add numerous health benefits. From its zero waste believe her success has to come at the cost of her program through to the ways Natalie supports retailers to morals. While Natalie’s conscientious practices are more align with her environmentally-forward practices, Cafézia logistically challenging to implement, “It makes me feel goes far beyond the marketing trend of “green-washing.” good we are actually living our values and implementing the practices to back up our claims – we’re the real deal when it comes to sustainability,” Natalie states.

“I absolutely loved Huron. One of the most distinguishing aspects of our university is its emphasis on doing the right thing. At Huron, you are surrounded by like-minded individuals who are just as cognizant as you are about balancing success with their moral foundations, so it constantly makes you want to take the initiative to do the good the world demands. Even when you leave the school, you never forget that obligation.”

NATALIE WHITE '17 Owner of Cafézia Coffee Studied French & Political Science at Huron, Graduated with an HBA

OUR STUDENTS & ALUMNI PRIORITIZE PEOPLE & OUR PLANET OVER PROFIT

Rohan Jain is an entrepreneurial activist who is enhancing the world’s approach to balancing environmental concerns with economic benefit. He runs The Green Climate Post, which is an evidence-based environmental news and advocacy platform. What | rd began as a personal initiative quickly blossomed into ROHAN JAIN 3 YEAR STUDENT something much more. Honors Specialization, Philosophy & Political Science In his second year at Huron, Rohan began working with Toronto, Ontario a Toronto law firm to further progress plastic legislation. Empowered by his research regarding the shortcomings of current environmental policies, Rohan championed a new way forward to protect Canada’s ecosystems. Before he knew it, Rohan was meeting with MPs to discuss his ideas. The culmination of these meetings was a sit down with Justin Trudeau, which Rohan calls, “absolutely surreal.” Not long after, the Federal Government announced a plan to ban single use plastics, and Rohan shares, “I realized all my hard work wasn’t for nothing.”

HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 35 huronatwestern.ca/research ASK AND ANSWER QUESTIONS THAT CHANGE THE WAY YOU SEE THE WORLD AND THE WAY THE WORLD SEES YOU

One of the most distinguishing features of Huron is “Huron has a highly collaborative environment, so our dedication to engaging students in research. The students get exposed to different ways of thinking,” following are just some of the ways you can explore Jiazheng said. “Unlike many other institutions, it’s not your curiosities: only about attendance or memorization here, you are constantly given opportunities to share and defend ■ Hands-on projects woven into your coursework your work.” ■ 1:1 research mentorship opportunities with the As a globally-published academic, Dr. Entezarkheir is professor of your choice thankful to work at a university whose nimble size makes ■ Conducting and presenting investigations through our it possible to foster students’ research capabilities. Centre for Undergraduate Research Learning (CURL) “Our students produce something that is so valuable –

■ Independent or collaborative explorations around both in terms of their portfolios and the global scholarly the world conversation,” she says. “CURL shows them what they learn in class is not just for the sake of getting marks.” ■ Paid research assistant positions with field experts CURL aims to transform undergraduate During his degree, Jiazheng was fortunate to take several education through experiential learning courses with Professor Mahdiyeh Entezarkheir whose opportunities that support students in prioritization of student research empowered him to share research, academia and their future careers. his findings during our CURL conference.

JIAZHENG XIE '20

Honors Specialization, Economics Liaoning, China

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SOME TOPICS OUR STUDENTS HAVE EXPLORED

HOW DO DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND STRESS AFFECT WORKING MEMORY? GET PAID TO CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO WITH YOUR NEWLY GAINED INSIGHT ECONOMIC OUTCOMES OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CURL Fellowships: $1,500 fellowships are awarded each year THE ECONOMIC INTEGRATION OF to support students’ independent research projects under the REFUGEES IN CANADA mentorship of a CURL faculty associate.

THE IMPACT OF AGE AND SOCIAL MEDIA CURL Travel Bursaries: $500 bursaries are awarded each year PREFERENCE ON FACEBOOK AND to enable students to travel to conferences, workshops and other INSTAGRAM USERS events that foster research and career development. FINDING A HEALTHY BALANCE IN HIP HOP AND HOW KENDRICK LAMAR CURL Conferences: Two opportunities to showcase your ACHIEVES IT discoveries: The Fall Exhibition and Spring Conference offer on- campus opportunities for students to present their research in EXAMINING THE SUCCESS OF LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS multiple formats.

IF YOU WANT TO MAKE YOUR MARK, DON'T JUST PURSUE THE "RIGHT" ANSWERS: REDEFINE THE QUESTIONS. Both Jiazheng and Dr. Entezarkhier recognize the value of research for successful graduate school applications. For students who eventually want to apply to graduate school, Dr. Entezarkheir explains, “When the selection committee sees a student is already familiar with how to generate tangible research, that is definitely a bonus.” On the other side of the application table, Jiazheng shares, “CURL is exceptional at the undergraduate level, and it will be great for my applications to universities across Canada. More than that, once I begin graduate school, I’ll already be ahead of many of my classmates who have not experienced this type of intensive growth experience.”

“At Huron, we truly provide wraparound services to facilitate our students’ learning. I meet with my students, one-on-one, frequently to ensure they’re on the right track. They also receive incredible support from our Library and Learning Services team members who come into our classes and know each student by name, ensure their research is sound and they’re able to present it in extremely innovative ways.”

DR. MAHDIYEH ENTEZARKHEIR

Associate Professor, Economics

HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 37 Victoria Fernandes Urvi Maheshwari Alyssa Kaminski Matthew Chasmar Honors Specialization, Honors Specialization, Honors Specialization, Honors Specialization, Political Economics + Scholar’s Electives Psychology + Scholar’s Electives History & a Minor in Transitional Science + Scholar’s Electives Richmond Hill, Ontario Delhi, India Justice + Scholar’s Electives Vancouver, British Columbia Ancaster, Ontario EXPLORE QUESTIONS YOU NEVER THOUGHT TO ASK BEFORE

Scholar’s Electives is a highly-regarded program designed In this tight-knit scholarly community, your learning will to develop your skills as an independent researcher differ greatly from traditional lecture-style coursework. through a curriculum that weaves over and above the Scholar’s Electives sets you up to investigate “bizarre, courses required for your degree program. relevant and amazing” questions. When we asked our current Scholar’s Electives students This program allows you the flexibility to conduct self- about the program, they raved about the one-on-one directed research that reflects your changing interests and faculty mentorship they receive. current world issues by giving you the opportunity to expand NOT TO MENTION, THEY UNANIMOUSLY upon the breadth of your knowledge. RESPONDED, “100% WOULD RECOMMEND IT!” “There are very few other institutions that give you this level WHERE CAN SCHOLAR’S of freedom and agency. Your professors work with you ELECTIVES TAKE YOU? like colleagues and you bond with peers who share your investment in academic rigour.” HOW ABOUT...

huronatwestern.ca/scholars-electives-program

"My independent research was the most formative experience of my undergraduate degree. Through Scholar’s Electives and the Centre for Undergraduate Research and Learning (CURL), I worked with educators from international backgrounds, which shaped my pursuit of graduate studies. This foundation was instrumental for my application to Harvard as it distinguished me from other students.”

TAYLOR BOYD ‘19 Honors Specialization, Psychology + Scholar's Electives Earned her Masters from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2020

38 HURON PREPARES YOU TO EXCEL WITHIN THE CLASSROOM AND THE COURTROOM

“Teachers know your name here, and they don’t hesitate to call on you. It’s much more of a conversation between colleagues than a passive listening experience. This style of learning challenges you to become a more agile thinker and eloquent presenter, and that’s what really helped me stand out against the competition.”

MARIA LEOFANTI | 3RD YEAR STUDENT Major, Political Science | Markham, Ontario

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO WIN WESTERN UNIVERSITY’S PRE-LAW MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION TWO YEARS IN A ROW?

“The ability to think on your feet,” shares Maria – a Huron Huron students not only have access to all the student who remains undefeated in the prestigious Pre- specialized law classes offered at Western, but they Law Society competition. “Right in the middle of your also get to take part in both campuses' extracurricular statement, the judge may interrupt you and you have to activities, which contributes to a winning law school respond more effectively than anyone else." application. Fortunately for her Mock Trial prep, Maria chose to come In addition to a prize of $600, this competition, which to Huron where small class sizes mean every student is places you in front of Crown attorneys and law students, expected to contribute and take feedback directly from is an excellent way to demonstrate your enthusiasm and their peers and professors. competency for a legal career.

HURON LEADERS ARE HUMBLE: A big shout out to Maria's Dad for contacting us to share this exciting news!

WHEN DECIDING WHERE TO Taylor admits working through the LLB program was PREPARE FOR YOUR LEGAL the hardest thing he’s ever done, but Huron prepared him well by enhancing his ability to make effective CAREER, DON’T FORGET EVERY arguments and flourish in demanding exam settings. LAW SCHOOL REQUIRES SUPERIOR “Huron gave me competence academically and socially,” LETTERS OF REFERENCE Taylor explains. “Our school teaches you how to coexist Do you think attaining them will be easier when you meet with people and, considering the global political and one-on-one with your professors on an ongoing basis? Or, social climate we live in, that is just as important as do you want to have to ask faculty who don't recognize knowing how to pass an English exam.” you as anything other than a face in the crowd? We promise you, the former is what you’ll get at Huron. Just ask Taylor Harris, an associate at the award-winning global law firm, Hogan Lovells LLP. In the summer before graduation, Taylor’s academic TAYLOR HARRIS ‘13

advisor pointed out he was just one credit shy of attaining Honors Specialization, a double major. Little did he know this advice would Philosophy & Globalization significantly improve his chances of getting into The Associate, Hogan Lovells LLP University of Cambridge's law program. London, England “My rapport with Huron’s faculty and staff was essential, and my advisor’s attentiveness to my development actually changed my life.”

HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 39 huronatwestern.ca/admissions-enrolment ADMISSIONS WHAT DO I NEED TO GET IN? ALL OFFERS OF ADMISSION Successful completion of Secondary Maintaining a minimal final admission average TO HURON REQUIRE: 1 School Diploma requirements. 2 as stated in the offer of admission letter.

NATIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

PROVINCE Arts & Social Science; Theology Management & Organizational Studies

ONTARIO ENG4U ENG 4U Five additional 12U/M level courses Two 12U Math (MDM4U, MHF4U, MCV4U) Three additional 12U/M level courses

ALBERTA/NWT/ English 30-1 English 30-1 NUNAVUT Four additional academic 12 courses Math 31, Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 Three additional academic 12 courses

BRITISH English Studies 12 English Studies 12 COLUMBIA/YUKON Four additional academic 12 courses Math 12, Pre-Calculus or Calculus Three additional academic 12 courses

MANITOBA English 40S English 40S Four additional academic 12 courses Math 40S, Math 42S, Pre-Calculus or Calculus Three additional academic 12 courses

NEW BRUNSWICK English 121 or 122 English 121 or 122 Four additional academic 12 courses Math 12, Pre-Calculus or Calculus Three additional academic 12 courses

NEWFOUNDLAND English 3201 English 3201 AND LABRADOR Nine additional academic 12 courses Math 12, Pre-Calculus or Calculus numbered 3000 or above Eight additional academic 12 courses numbered 3000 or above

NOVA SCOTIA English 12 English 12 Four additional academic 12 courses Math 12, Pre-Calculus or Calculus Three additional academic 12 courses

PRINCE EDWARD English 621 English 621 ISLAND Four additional academic 12 courses Math 611 or Math 621 Three additional academic 12 courses

QUEBEC CEGEP (DEC) twelve academic semester CEGEP (DEC) twelve academic semester credits or completion of six Grade 12 credits or completion of six Grade 12 academic academic courses. courses, including Math.

SASKATCHEWAN English A30 and B30 English A30 and B30 Four additional academic 12 courses Math 30, Pre-Calculus 30 or Calculus 30 Three additional academic 12 courses

40 huronatwestern.ca/international

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Arts & Social Science; Theology Management & Organizational Studies

INTERNATIONAL IB Diploma IB Diploma, including Math Applications or BACCALAUREATE Initial admission decisions will be made Math Analysis (IB) based on your overall predicted IB Diploma Initial admission decisions will be made score, including bonus points awarded for based on your overall predicted IB Diploma EE and TOK. score, including bonus points awarded for EE and TOK.

AMERICAN Four academic Grade 12 subjects Four academic Grade 12 subjects including PATTERN SYSTEM including English (4.0 full courses) English and Math (4.0 full courses)

Submission of SAT or ACT Submission of SAT or ACT results required results required

BRITISH Three distinct A-Level and/or four distinct Three distinct A-Level and/or four distinct PATTERN SYSTEM AS-Level AS-Level (GCSE/GCE)

INDIAN PATTERN Standard XII Standard XII SYSTEM (CBSE/ISC) Matriculation Matriculation

ADVANCED STANDING

Final Grade Extra Credits

A-LEVEL Final grade of A*, A or B No Maximum

ADVANCED Final College Board exam grade Up to 2.0 credits PLACEMENT of 4 or 5

CEGEP 60% or higher in approved courses Up to 5.0 credits

IB DIPLOMA Approved HL courses with Up to 4.0 credits final grades of 5 or higher

Huron Library HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 41 NEARLY 30% of our Leaders with Heart are International Students

40+ countries represented on campus

42 huronatwestern.ca/international ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

IF YOU HAVE NOT STUDIED FOR A MINIMUM OF FOUR YEARS (INCLUDING THE FINAL YEAR) IN AN INSTITUTION WHERE THE LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION IS ENGLISH, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A SATISFACTORY ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST SCORE. HURON REQUIRES ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

TOEFL (iBT) MELAB IELTS CAEL PTE ACADEMIC Minimum score: 83, A minimum overall Minimum score: 6.5, Minimum score: 60, A minimum overall score with no less than 20 score of 80, with no with no less than 6.0 with no less than 60 of 58 is required with no on any section. score less than 78. on any section. on any section. score less than 56.

HURON’S ENGLISH WESTERN’S ENGLISH LANGUAGE PARTNERS LANGUAGE CENTRE Additional approved language tests can be found online Students who do not meet Huron’s English language on Huron’s Admissions page. Many students whose requirement but are academically admissible will first language is not English begin their studies at one automatically be admitted into an Academic of Huron’s language school partners: English program. Programs include: ■ Fanshawe College ESL: fanshawec.ca/international THE ENGLISH BOOST PROGRAM ■ ILAC: ilac.com/en-ca Students who qualify take ESL in July and August

■ London Language Institute: llinstitute.com before starting full-time at Huron in September.

■ CultureWorks: cultureworkstheschool.com HURON’S ENROUTE PROGRAM Students who qualify take 2.0 approved credits at Huron offers students conditional acceptance into Huron in addition to taking 17 hours of ESL per week. undergraduate studies pending final completion After successful completion, students begin full-time of an approved language program. Students who studies at Huron. Enrolment is limited. successfully complete the language program will not have to provide an English Language Proficiency test ACADEMIC ENGLISH PROGRAM examination score. After successful completion of the High Advanced Level, students begin full-time studies at Huron. The length of program is dependent on English language proficiency.

HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 43 MONEY MATTERS NO MATTER HOW THE WORLD SHIFTS, YOUR EDUCATION WILL ALWAYS BE A POWERFUL INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE

CANADIAN STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

INTERNATIONAL TUITION $6,050* $36,208–$48,433* TUITION ANCILLARY FEES $2,053 ANCILLARY FEES $3,123 BUS PASS INCLUDED BUS PASS INCLUDED GYM MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED GYM MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED RESIDENCE $9,400 – $9,950 RESIDENCE $9,400 – $9,950 MEAL PLAN $4,750** MEAL PLAN $4,750**

* Estimated full-time tuition for September 2021 ** Full access seven day plan All You Care to Eat price includes $200 Flex Dollars All students living in residence purchase this meal plan Includes two free meal vouchers per student and 16 takeaway meals per term

■ RezNet Internet access included in Residence Fees

■ Canadian student fees include access to Health Services at Western

■ International fees include University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP)

Tuition and fees are subject to change

44 Outside of O’Neil/Ridley Residence OUR EXPECTATIONS ARE HIGHER THAN MOST SO ARE THE QUALITY & QUANTITY OF SCHOLARSHIPS WE OFFER

BECAUSE OF THE GENEROSITY OF OUR ALUMNI AND DONORS, HURON OFFERS GUARANTEED RENEWABLE ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIPS TO ALL STUDENTS APPLYING WITH A FINAL ADMISSION AVERAGE OF 82% OR HIGHER. * Beyond that, we give generously to students who $2.6M demonstrate standout dedication to academic IN SCHOLARSHIPS LAST YEAR achievement, extracurricular activities and community involvement. We see our Leaders with Heart for who they really You deserve the advantages you've earned. Check for are – not just as marks on a page - so our scholarship scholarship and bursary deadlines at application lets you highlight how you’re positively influencing the people and places around you. huronatwestern.ca/scholarships-bursaries-grants Don’t worry, we’ve streamlined our scholarship processes into one easy application, so you never miss out on the chance to secure additional funding to support your goals.

"Huron’s generosity was not only in the form of the financial support which made my education possible. The school’s administration also connected me with two on-campus jobs that transformed my undergraduate degree.

These additional funds helped me focus on my studies and get involved in extracurricular activities, including networking events, international conferences and seminars. During my work as a Library Student Assistant and University Advancement Intern, I had conversations with students and professionals, from various backgrounds, who revealed the many ways I could apply the knowledge and skills gained through my Liberal Arts education.

All of this contributed significantly to the foundation I will carry forward to Columbia."

GABRIEL NDAYISHIMIYE '20 Honors Specialization, Globalization Studies Master's Student, Middle Eastern, South Asia & Africa Studies at Columbia University Rwanda, Africa

* CONTINUING SCHOLARSHIPS ARE SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS. HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 45 OUR HIGH STANDARDS ARE MATCHED ONLY BY THE RESOURCES WE PROVIDE TO ENSURE OUR LEADERS WITH HEART RECOGNIZE HARD WORK & ETHICAL ACTION PAY OFF

AUTOMATIC ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

CANADIAN AUTOMATIC ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM) $2,000 82% – 84.9% $6,000 ($1,500/YEAR) 4 AVAILABLE PER SCHOOL BOARD, NON-RENEWABLE

85% – 89.9% $10,000 ($2,500/YEAR) ■ Must graduate from one of the following majors: Arts & Culture, Business, Non-Profit, or Health and Wellness 90% – 94.9% $12,000 ($3,000/YEAR) INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM 95%+ $14,000 ($3,500/YEAR) SCHOLARSHIP (ICP) $2,000 TRANSFER STUDENT AUTOMATIC UNLIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE, NON-RENEWABLE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP ■ Automatic award given to each full-time Huron student who has graduated from the International Certificate Program 80% – 81.99% $500/YEAR

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP 82% – 84.99% $1,000/YEAR $1,000 85% – 89.99% $1,500/YEAR UNLIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE, NON-RENEWABLE

90%+ $2,000/YEAR ■ Applying from a Canadian high school outside of Ontario

INTERNATIONAL AUTOMATIC ■ For Canadian students graduating from  recognized post-secondary institutions. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS Up to $60,000 ($15,000/YEAR)

■ All international students applying to Huron will automatically be assessed for scholarships valued between $4,000 to $60,000 over four years, based on their academic results

■ Extra-curricular achievements may also be submitted for consideration

■ Visit huronatwestern.ca/international for more details

46 APPLY FOR ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS BURSARIES HELLMUTH SCHOLARSHIP WE PUT OUR MONEY WHERE ARE Full Tuition MORALS ARE UP TO 10 AVAILABLE, RENEWABLE FOR UP TO FOUR YEARS When we say we are aiming to provide Canada’s most elite yet accessible education, we mean it. We value both parts of ■ Academic excellence with a mid-year average of 90% or higher that commitment equally and will continue to do everything in our power to welcome students from diverse socioeconomic ■ Demonstrated passion for student life through community backgrounds. In the spirit of this, we offer one of the country’s leadership, volunteer service, passion for arts, athletics, etc. most robust - and individualized - financial support programs.

■ Applicants are required to be a Canadian citizen or permanent HURON ENTRANCE BURSARIES resident Non-repayable grants ranging from $250-$3,000 per year for ■ Application deadline: applicants who demonstrate financial need. February 12, 2021 ONTARIO FIRST GENERATION BURSARIES A limited number of bursaries are available to students who are INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP  the first in their family to attend a post-secondary institution. $100,000 ($25,000/year) Up to 10 available, RENEWABLE for up to four years WORK/STUDY BURSARY PROGRAM On-campus paid positions available to students who ■ Academic excellence with a mid-year average of 90% or higher demonstrate financial need. on Huron’s grading scale ONTARIO STUDENT ASSISTANCE ■ Demonstrated passion for student life through community PROGRAM (OSAP) leadership, volunteer service, passion for arts, athletics, etc. Available to residents of Ontario who require financial assistance

■ Applicants are required to be studying at Huron on a student visa to fund their education. Further information can be found on the OSAP website: ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student- ■ Application deadline: assistance-program. February 12, 2021 Students outside of Ontario must apply to the program offered in ■ Visit huronatwestern.ca/international for more details and to their home province. learn how to apply

GARY BARNES PRE-BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP $8,000 1 AVAILABLE FOR FIRST YEAR; CAN REAPPLY FOR UPPER YEARS

■ Applicants are required to have been offered AEO status and demonstrate financial need

■ Applicants are required to be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident

■ Application deadline: June 1, 2021

FRANK HOLMES SCHOLARSHIP $4,500 2 available, can be renewed for one additional year “I have been a Financial Aid Officer at Huron for ■ Applicants are required to have an admission average of 80% or close to 30 years, and I take great pride in being able to help our students. The Financial Aid Office is a higher as calculated by Huron and to be registered on a varsity confidential, non-judgemental place for students to athletic team at Western be able to discuss their financial situations. The best part is, Huron is small enough a student only has to ■ Application deadline: tell their story once, to one person, and I think that is June 1, 2021 essential. Plus, appointments aren’t required!”

JANE PARKER | Financial Aid Officer

HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 47 HOW TO

VIRTUAL FALL OPEN HOUSE MARCH BREAK OPEN HOUSE Sunday, November 15, 2020 Saturday March 13, 2021

Due to concerns surrounding Covid-19, the format of our March break Open House is TBD. March 2020 2021 Applications for on-campus residence open

OCTOBER 1, 2020 * February 12, 2021 * Opening Date for January 15, 2021 * Deadline to apply for April 1, 2021 * Applications OUAC deadline for students Hellmuth Scholarship Application studying in Canada & the and International Deadline for Ivey School of Business Presidential Scholarship International Advanced Entry (AEO) Students Deadline for all students (Recommended)

1 DISCOVER YOUR 2 APPLY 3 STAY PASSION ONLINE CONNECTED

NOW IS THE TIME TO FIND OUT WHICH APPLICATIONS OPEN OCTOBER 1 * SEND TRANSCRIPTS AND OPPORTUNITIES WILL LIGHT YOUR REQUIRED DOCUMENTS PASSIONS ON FIRE Go to the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) website at All students who are not currently Explore and compare program options, ouac.on.ca. attending an Ontario Secondary School review the requirements and check your must send transcripts. After you have eligibility, all in one place. Don't worry if Huron is located within Western University activated your Huron Application Portal you're uncertain about which program to on the website. Although program interest Account, review your checklist of take. In most cases, Huron offers a ton of can be added to your applications, required documents to complete your flexibility to fit with your vision for the future. Huron admits students to a general application. first year. You only need to apply to a huronatwestern.ca/admissions-enrolment program once. Huron OUAC codes are: APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS EHD = Management and Organizational Go to page 39 of this viewbook to see Studies programs; EHO = Social Science the variety of scholarships we offer and programs; EHA = Arts programs. learn how to apply. UPDATE MARKS ACTIVATE YOUR HURON APPLICATION PORTAL ACCOUNT If you have not been offered admission, When you submit your application you will have the opportunity to to Huron via OUAC, you will receive submit new grade information for a an email with instructions on how to reevaluation. access the Huron Application Portal. DON’T BE SHY - WE SURE AREN’T! You must create this account in order We LOVE to hear from our incoming to upload your required documents and students. Whether you're seriously complete your application. curious about courses or have the smallest question about snack options DEADLINES: on campus, we’re here to support you - ■ Canadian Students: every step of the way. January 15, 2021

■ International Students: April 1, 2021 (recommended)

■ Ivey School of Business Advanced Entry (AEO) Deadline: January 15, 2021 48 JUNE TO JULY: SUMMER ORIENTATION ACADEMIC REGISTRATION (SOAR) Sessions

Receive highly personalized support from your Academic Advisor, as you choose your first-year courses

SEPTEMBER: CAMPUS-WIDE ORIENTATION Week for all Students

May 1, 2021 Late August September Deadline for International International Classes begin and so Students to Accept Offer June 1, 2021 Welcome Week does your integration of Admission (unless Deadline for Canadian for International into the clubs, activities otherwise stated) Students to Accept Offer Students and communities, of Admission (unless which will extend your otherwise stated) growth far beyond the classroom!

4 ACCEPT YOUR OFFER OTHER TO-DOS APPLY FOR RESIDENCE SECURE YOUR PLACE AT HURON Once you’ve accepted your offer, you will Once you receive an admission offer, then be eligible to submit your residence you’ll need to accept your offer by application. Huron is committed to the deadline stated in your Offer of providing housing to any first-year Admission letter. students who request it. If you would like to live on campus, please complete your Watch your email for your admission application as soon as possible. offer and for instructions on how to accept it. DOCUMENTS IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH BUILD A DRAFT SCHEDULE If your documents are in a language In May, you’ll receive information other than English, they must be on how to register for courses, and everything you will need to know to translated by a certified translator prepare for September. before being submitted. ATTEND A SOAR SESSION Throughout June & July, Huron hosts Summer Orientation & Academic Registration (SOAR) sessions where your personal Academic Advisor will Don’t worry! Sophs, ensure you’ve completed the course like Amy Smith, selection process correctly, provide will let you in on advice on your program and help you our secret H cheer with anything you need before the when you get here! academic year begins. Once registration is open, you’ll be notified by email.

HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 49 HOME IS WHERE THE IS

AT HURON, EVERYONE ON CAMPUS PARTICIPATES IN MOVE-IN DAY - EVEN OUR PRESIDENT! ON THIS Move in day MOMENTOUS DAY, YOU’LL MEET YOUR DON, AN UPPER-YEAR STUDENT, WHO WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH ONE-ON-ONE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT ALL YEAR. Living in residence puts you at the centre of all the action. Out of all the places available for students to live, Huron’s residences are the closest to the University Community Centre (UCC) in the heart of Western’s campus. The people who will care for you while you live at Huron are called your Student Life Team. Day or night, they will connect you with the advice and resources you need to make the most out of your living and learning experiences.

Hellmuth Residence

50 huronatwestern.ca/residence-life HURON STUDENTS LIVE LARGE

The quality of our residence options is further proof that remaining exclusive is in the best interests of our students. Instead of packing thousands of students into high-rise buildings, IT’S EASY we have five residences — as many as most large universities — TO MEET PEOPLE but with a much smaller population to each house. WHEN THEY LIVE RIGHT NEXT DOOR. Better still, ALL of our residence rooms are spacious single rooms — which is unheard of at those larger institutions. Connect with your peers, while When you live in our residences, you always have the opportunity developing your fundamental life skills. to be involved in events specially designed for you. There are residence programs and group study sessions to build upon You can also take advantage of our lounges. Whether you want your ability to maintain an ideal school/ to watch a movie, play Ping-Pong or match off with your friends life balance, healthy relationships, via our video game consoles, our shared student spaces are the budgeting, nutrition, time management, perfect places to extend the fun of living in residence. stress-busting and more.

O’NEIL/RIDLEY RESIDENCE ALL ROOMS ARE Capacity: 183 SINGLE ROOMS

SOUTHWEST RESIDENCE Capacity: 56 4-bedroom suite living style

HELLMUTH HALL RESIDENCE Capacity: 65 Dormitory living style

Huron has two other residences, Henderson House Residence and Brough House Residence, which provide house-style living.

HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 51 huronatwestern.ca/residence-life

THE PEOPLE WHO COME TO HAVE GREAT HURON TASTE

Enjoy FOOD FREEDOM at Huron. Our “All You Care to Eat” plan means you have full access to the Dining Hall, seven days a week, as many ALL YOU WANT & times a day as you need, for as much food as you want! NOTHING YOU DON’T Huron’s Dining Hall is one of the best places to see a familiar face - or 20. From our dining staff, who will If you have special dietary concerns, food know you by name (and your favourite order) through allergies or sensitivities, our Director of Food to your professors and soon-to-be friends, this Services will meet with you personally to come centrally-located campus hub is where you’ll spend up with a plan to meet your needs - be they lots of time - without spending all your savings on food. allergies, cultural restrictions, personal or ethical preferences - or anything in between.

“For me, the All You Care to Eat model was great because it allowed me to eat whatever meals and snacks I thought were the best for me, not what I felt I could afford. Not having to worry about running out of money made it much easier to enjoy my experience in the cafeteria and take advantage of the wide variety of food offered there.”

NICHOLAS DAVIS | 2ND YEAR STUDENT

Social Science Roberts Creek, British Columbia

52 huronatwestern.ca/clubs-sports RAISE YOUR RATE

Since 1878, the Western Mustangs have brought home When you choose Huron, you get access to ALL 35 of trophies for their outstanding athletic achievements. Western's Varsity opportunities and more than 200+ From football fanatics filling the stands at TD Stadium clubs and intramural sports teams. So, you can pursue through to 4,000 admirers in Thompson Arena, our your athletic career - or just work up a sweat at the Varsity athletes are treated like celebrities. Recreation Centre.

“When you’re a Varsity athlete, you don’t have a lot of time for socializing, but at Huron, it’s nice because the close quarters make it much easier to carve out time for friends. Plus, my teachers actually know me, so it’s really easy to talk to them if my intense schedule is affecting my schooling. Meanwhile, I have friends on other campuses who have never even spoken to their professors.”

KIRA MIMET | 2ND YEAR STUDENT

Social Science Forward on the Mustangs Hockey Team Kentville, Nova Scotia

50 M 5 200 5 30+ OLYMPIC-LENGTH SQUASH CARDIO GYMS DANCE AND SWIMMING POOL COURTS MACHINES FITNESS CLASSES

“Athletes should choose their university based on where they can best develop both as a player and human being. With support from Huron’s approachable professors, Student Support Centre and Library, I’ve learned how to effectively manage my academics, athletics and mental health, while being away from my family for the first time.”

JERRIC PALMA | 2ND YEAR STUDENT Management & Organizational Studies Vancouver, BC

HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 53 SAFE. AFFORDABLE. ENERGETIC. INCLUSIVE.

OUR CITY HAS

WHERE YOU CHOOSE TO GO TO UNIVERSITY Rather than competing with a million people for the IS INFLUENCED BY MORE THAN JUST WHAT’S position of your dreams, you will get to take advantage of AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS. Huron's connections with London's top-rated employers London has a big city vibe — with the affordability to secure paid internships and prestigious careers. and close-knit feel you won’t find in Toronto. While Our location makes it easy to take day trips to tourist we're right next door, it can be much easier to adjust centres such as Toronto, Niagara Falls and Stratford. to living in a student-focused city. All London's event Throughout the year, Huron students have LOTS of and entertainment options are built specifically to chances to take guided trips to Canada's major attractions! accommodate our young people, so it's hard to get bored here - or feel lost like you might in a larger city. You will be conveniently located Our city is home to more than 400,000 people, to both the London International including over 50,000 university-aged students. Airport and Toronto Pearson With one in five citizens being born outside of Canada, Airport, so you can easily book London is wonderfully diverse and welcoming. flights to and from home. Community members appreciate the significant value our students contribute to our culture and economy, so they will be happy to have you visit them at their establishments — and work for their companies.

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MAKE YOUR LONDON HOME IN THE ATTRACTIONS ■ From neat gastro pubs to street performances, festivals and the city's best-loved bars, FOREST CITY Richmond Row in downtown London is THE place to go. It’s only a quick bus or cab ride from LONDON IS PASSIONATE ABOUT BEING GREEN your home at Huron. AND OUR CITY IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE THE OUTDOORS. ■ Visit the Covent Garden Market for international foods and flavours, artisanal goods and delicious With more than four million trees, 40 gorgeous parks coffee. Once you’re fuelled up, make the short and 100 kilometres of hiking trails, London offers a walk over to Museum London or Labatt Park. year-round outdoor playground for the adventurous- ■ London’s Old East region is home to the at-heart. Western Fair market, craft eateries and micro- breweries. Not to mention distinctive event venues, theatrical performances and HURON GETS CREATIVE high-energy activities. WITH RECREATION ■ If you want to go shopping, check out Masonville Place or White Oaks Mall. At these major From Huron's gorgeous rolling flats through to the shopping centres, you’ll find all the countless parks and sports fields within walking brands you love. distance, you can anticipate taking part in high-energy ■ Wortley Village is in the heart of Old South. Our events in a variety of easily accessible spaces. students visit Wortley to eat in and explore one of Canada’s coolest neighbourhoods. Known for being dog- and people-friendly, it’s easily accessible by public transit and a great spot to 15 MINUTES meet friends for coffee or spectacular tasting Average commute time to anywhere in the city experiences. ■ Budweiser Gardens is our centrally located MORE AFFORDABLE 10,000-seat entertainment centre where we RENTAL OPTIONS welcome world-renowned artists and host 50% THAN IN TORONTO exciting community events and concerts.

Huron flats HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 55 huronatwestern.ca/tours YOU HAVE TO FEEL THE HURON DIFFERENCE TO BELIEVE IT

SEE FOR YOURSELF HOW WE’RE REVOLUTIONIZING THE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE TO ALIGN WITH YOUR GENERATION’S UNIQUE POTENTIAL

WE'RE EXCITED YOU'RE INTERESTED IN VISITING HURON to fully YO U R experience what makes our university different. When it's safe for everyone FUTURE to travel and visit our beautiful heritage campus, we look forward to STARTS HERE welcoming you for a 45-minute walking tour, which will include visits to:

■ Residence ■ Library Commons ■ Our NEW Academic Building

■ The Dining Hall ■ Classrooms ■ And more!

In the meantime, visit huronatwestern.ca/student-life to take a virtual tour with Serena Catania - an alumna and Recruitment Officer - who wants to tell you all about Huron's distinct advantages.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO OPENING OUR DOORS TO YOU Huron and the Western community have secured November 15, 2020 and March 13, 2021 as the dates for our Fall and Spring Open Houses. We are very hopeful you'll be able to visit our campus on those dates. However, we will always act in accordance with your best interests. Either way, via a virtual Open House or an on-campus tour, we will do our very best to show you why Huron is the right choice for your generation's education.

CONNECT WITH YOUR STUDENT LIFE TEAM ANY TIME: Admissions and Tuition and Fees Financial Aid Academic Advising Residence Services Recruitment 519.438.7224 ext. 861 519.438.7224 ext. 215 519.438.7224 ext. 702 519.438.7224 ext. 397 519.438.7225 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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NO ONE CAN PREDICT THE FUTURE, BUT OUR UNIVERSITY WILL PREPARE YOU FOR IT. WITH OUR PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES AND PRIORITIZATION OF YOUR WELL-BEING, WE WILL EMPOWER YOU TO ANSWER THE CALL TO LEAD.

From the moment I pulled up to Huron, I felt at home. The community aspect is so important, and the intimacy and support Huron is able to provide, within the larger Western campus, is unparalleled. Our size is just so conducive to fostering your sense of self – whether it be with other students or your professors. It’s easy to thrive here. I am such a huge advocate for our university because, every day, I am reminded why I chose to come here. "IF HURON ISN’T HIGH ON YOUR RADAR, IT ABSOLUTELY SHOULD BE."

HILARY SWAN | 3RD YEAR STUDENT

Honors Specialization, Global Development Toronto, Ontario

Library and Learning Services Travel Study/International Britney Hunter Courtney Santin Career Development Coordinator 519.438.7224 ext. 213 519.438.7224 ext. 233 Employment Relations 519.438.7224 ext. 196 Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Health and Wellness Megan Dykstra Tasha Harvey Career Development Coordinator 519.438.7224 ext. 866 Employment Relations Coordinator 519.438.7224 ext. 852 [email protected] 519.438.7224 ext. 890 [email protected] [email protected]

HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 57 LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE WESTERN CAMPUS - RIGHT NEXT TO THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY CENTRE

58 Henderson House

Brough House

Wellness Centre

Hellmuth Residence Southwest Residence

O’Neil/Ridley Lucas Alumni Apps International Residence House House Huron Dining Hall

New Academic Building

1349 Western Road, London, Ontario, Canada, N6G 1H3

CONNECT WITH US #Headed2Huron @huronatwestern

HURON VIEWBOOK | 2020 59 WILL YOU ANSWER THE CALL TO LEAD?

LEARN HOW HURON IS DEVELOPING THE

OF TOMORROW

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