Faculty-specific Sessions
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Be sure to check out our faculty-specific sessions to learn what Arts & Environmental Studies, Commerce, Science and Engineering have to offer at Saint Mary’s University. Chat with our knowledgeable professors and Academic Advisors and discover why students choose Saint Mary’s University.
Faculty of Arts & Environmental Studies Sessions
All About Arts
Loyola L181
Time: 11:10 - 11:55
Join Dr. Kirrily Freeman (Director, Outreach and Experiential Learning) to
discover more about programs and opportunities in the Faculty of Arts. From
innovative majors, minors and certificates to field study opportunities and
community engagement, the Faculty of Arts has lots to offer.
Expand Your Horizons in the Faculty of Arts
Sobeys Hub SH323
Time: 12:05 - 12:50
This informal drop-in session will showcase some of the range of
opportunities for Arts students in research and coursework. Meet some of
our faculty members, advisors, and students and explore our field work,
placements, travel opportunities and more.
Sobey School of Business Sessions
Why Study Commerce?
Scotiabank Auditorium, Sobey Building
Time: 11:10 - 11:55
Looking for more than business as usual? The Sobey School of Business
offers a contemporary curriculum and the flexibility to design your BComm
program. Attend this session to learn more about the program, what to
expect in the first year of the BComm program, information on majors,
support to help you succeed, and opportunities to get involved through
hands on learning. Learn why a Commerce degree at SMU is the right fit for
you!
The Art of Effective Negotiation: Strategies for Achieving Your Goals
Loyola L271
Time: 12:05 - 12:50
This an interactive presentation that explores the principles and tactics of
successful negotiation. Attendees will actively participate in a hands-on
negotiation activity, exploring practical strategies that are applicable to a
variety of personal and professional situations.
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Loyola L273
Time: 12:05 - 12:50
Join Dr. Stephanie Kelley, professor in the Department of Finance,
Management Science and Information Systems, for an interactive session
on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT
Faculty Science Sessions
Why Study Science and Engineering at SMU
Burke Theatre B
Time: 11:10 - 11:55
Faculty and staff will talk about the key experiences, supports and facilities
for students taking a science or engineering degree at SMU, and what sets
us apart from other institutions.
What does a Psychologist do?
Burke Theatre A
Time: 11:10 - 11:55
Dr Steve Carroll will give a mind-bending tour of the areas of Psychology
speciality at SMU, plus several visual examples of why you probably
shouldn’t believe some of the things that your brain is trying to convince you
are true.
Life around (and inside) us
Burke Theatre A
Time: 12:05 - 12:50
In this mini-lecture Dr Laura Weir will explore how life exists in unexpected
places like the deep sea, dry deserts and our eyelashes.
How Earth records its long history of climate change
Burke Theatre B
Time: 12:05 - 12:50
Dr. Ventura will talk about the mechanisms that cause Earth’s climate to
naturally change over geologic time by showing examples of how geologists
discover that history through the examination of ice, rocks, and fossils.
Engineering Demonstrations
Departing from Burke Building
Time: 11:30 and 12:15
Visit our new Engineering building and witness demonstrations of our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. Discover what makes Engineering at
Saint Mary’s special.
Academic Fair (drop-in)
Loyola Conference Hall
Time: 12:50 - 2:30
Join us to meet professors, chat with academic advisors, savor samples of
our most popular on-campus dishes, and connect with current students.
Experience firsthand what our vibrant academic community has to offer!
Tours departing rom the Academic Expo:
Chemistry: 1:00 p.m. and 1:40 p.m.
Environmental Science (Atmospheric Lab): 1:15 p.m.
Geology: 1:45 p.m.
Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre: 2:00 p.m.
David Sobey Retailing Centre: 2:30 p.m.