Discovery Day
Ready to Grow Your Career with Olds College?
Join us on our campus May 12, 2022 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM for Discovery Day! We welcome students, parents, teachers and Alumni to this annual event which showcases all that Olds College has to offer.
Come to our campus and learn about our unique, hands-on programs, the services & supports available to you as a (soon to be) Olds College student, and to make sure all of your questions get answered. There will be a variety of in person information sessions that will explore Olds College programs, the application process, campus housing, and much more. Not to mention, prizes, discounts at our Campus Store, and free applications all day!
Apply to Olds College for FREE and be entered into a draw for $500 Tuition Credit!
On-Campus Sessions
Campus ToursTours are offered at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM starting at the Learning Commons Rotunda. Student Ambassadors/ OC Representatives will lead the tours.Prospective students can pre-register for tour times. | “How to Apply” Drop-inAttend this ongoing session throughout the day and APPLY FOR FREE! Ongoing Slideshow with information on how to apply - finding your student account number and help from Student Advisors.Located in the Learning Commons Computer Lab. | Campus Housing SessionsCampus Housing Q&A Session |
Discovery Day Program Sessions
Discover Bachelor of Applied Science - Agribusiness
Andrea Mix & Mark Fournier
DMP 203/204 (Building #1)
- 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
- 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.
- 1 - 2 p.m.
- 2 - 3 p.m.
Discover Ag Management
Chris Fulkerth & Laurie Checkel & Leila Hickman & Nicole Zukiwsky
LSC 1027 (Building #6)
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Discover Ag Management & Demonstration
Leila Hickman & Nicole Zukiwsky
Livestock Centre (Building #26)
- 1-2 p.m.
- 2-3 p.m.
Discover Agriculture Technology & Demonstration
Simon Knutson & Rav Singh
DMP 132 (Building #1)
- 11:30-12:30 p.m.
- 1-2 p.m.
Animal Health Program: Student Panel
Rebecca Stevens
DMP 101 (Building #1)
- 12-1 p.m.
Discover Business Programming
Kurt Spady & Desmond Bouteiller
ELC 954/955 (Building #17)
- 11:30-12:30 p.m.
- 1-2 p.m.
Equine Reproduction Demonstration
Marion Anderson
Equine Reproduction
Barn (Building #31)
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Landscape Horticulture Demonstraton
Karman Dillisio & Wendy Daley
Landscape Pavillion (Building #8)
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- 11:30-12:30 p.m.
- 1-2 p.m.
- 2-3 p.m.
Discover Horticulture: Greenhouse Tour & Demonstration
Ken Fry & Robert Spence
LSC Atrium (Building #6)
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- 11:30-12:30 p.m.
- 1-2 p.m.
- 2-3 p.m.
Discover Arboriculture: Tour & Demonstration
Phil Renaud
LSC Atrium (Building #6)
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- 11:30-12:30 p.m.
- 1-2 p.m.
- 2-3 p.m.
Drone Applications & Demonstration
Bob Hoffos & George Gaeke
ELC 947-948 (Building #17)
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- 11:30-12:30 p.m.
Discover Land & Water Resources & Demonstration
Nikki Cook & Chris Fulkerth & Nicola Millions
LSC 1032 (Soils Lab, Building #6)
- 1-2 p.m.
Tour of the Wetlands
Dave Johnson & Luke Laurence
West Gate of Wetlands
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- 2-3 p.m.
Discover Turf Programming
Dave Moroz
LSC South Entrance (Building #6)
- 10:30 -11:30 a.m.
- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- 1-2 p.m.
- 2-3 p.m.
Brewery Tour
Peter Johnston-Berresford
LSC 1066 (Building #6)
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- 11:30-12:30 p.m.
- 1-2 p.m.
- 2-3 p.m.
Tourism - An Industry Full of Opportunity
Bob Van Someren
DMP 215 (Building #1)
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- 11:30-12:30 p.m.
- 1-2 p.m.
- 2-3 p.m.
Discover Trades & Facility Tour
Jason Finnigan
WJ Elliott 412 (building #9)
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- 11:30-12:30 p.m.
- 1-2 p.m.
- 2-3 p.m.
Discover Welding
Tony Jordan & Norman Lundgren
Metals Building Rm. 511 (building #10)
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- 11:30-12:30 p.m.
- 1-2 p.m.
- 2-3 p.m.
Resume writing, common interview questions, interview skills.
This session is tailored to students looking for a summer job.
How to Land Your Dream Job
Amanda Howlett-Long
The Alumni Centre (Building #16)
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- 11:30-12:30 p.m.
- 1-2 p.m.
UNIQUE PLACES TO VISIT
Alumni Museum
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Experience over 100 years of Olds College history. Located in the lower level of the Learning Resources Centre.
Campus Store
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Receive a 20% Discount on all giftware and clothing. Located in the Lower Level of the Learning Resources Centre.
Brewery Retail Store
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Receive a 10% discount on all Cans, Growler refills, Clothing & Glassware. Located in the Wilson Hall Teaching Brewery.
Indigenous Gathering Room
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Meet with the Coordinator, to learn more about Indigenous Services at Olds College or even participate in a smudge. Located at the back of the Learning Commons.
The Crossing Student Lounge
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Restaurant, games room & lounge that is owned and operated by our Students’ Association. Located next to the Alumni Centre
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN “THE HUB”
Located in the Alumni Centre (Building #16)
Prize Draws: Enter to win some great Olds College prize packs!
Information Booths: Come learn more about the services & supports available on campus.
- Broncos Athletics
- CLC Fitness Centre
- Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Student Health & Wellness
- Continuing Education
- SAOC
Program Booths: Chat with Instructors and Admission Officers about Olds College programs.
11:00 - 12:00 PM
Introduction to Cattle Artificial Insemination with Leila Hickman.
Meet at the Office of the Registrar (Building #17)
10:30 AM
Agriculture Technology Information Session with Dean, James Benkie.
Smart Ag Innovation Centre (Building #34)
1:30 PM
Agriculture Technology Information Session with Dean, James Benkie.
Smart Ag Innovation Centre (Building #34)
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Animal Science Student Panel
Lachlan McKinnon Building Room 614 (Building #12)
10:00AM - 3:00PM
See examples of student projects at the Business Program Booth
Alumni Centre (Building #16)
11:00 AM -1:00 PM
“Get to Know your Bees: Identifying Bumble Bees in Your Backyard” with Dr. Ken Fry.
Drop in session located in Land Science Room 1139. (upstairs) (Building #4)
11:00 AM
Turfgrass Management Program Tour and Q&A with Jason Pick.
Meet at the Alumni Centre entrance (Building #16)
1:00 PM
Turfgrass ManagementProgram Tour and Q&A with Jason Pick.
Meet at the Alumni Centre entrance (Building #16)
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Native Plants lab with Instructor Chris Fulkerth.
Drop in and watch our current students in action. Located in the James Murray Building Room 301 (Building #2)
1:00- 1:30 PM
Drone Demonstration with Instructor George Gaeke.
Meet at the Heritage Barn in the Olds College Constructed Wetlands (Building #33)
10:30 AM
Classroom Presentation about Brewmaster & Brewery Operations Management with Jane Daley
Located in the Land Sciences Centre Room 1034 (Building #6)
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Mixology Station: Speak with a Hospitality & Tourism Management instructor and try your hand at making a mocktail
In front of the Alumni Centre (Building #16)
12:00 PM
Brewery Tour with instructor Peter Johnston-Berresford
Meet in the Land Science Atrium (Building #6)
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Drop by the Retail Meat Store for Information on Meat Processing
(Building #13)
2:00 PM
Brewery Tour with instructor Peter Johnston-Berresford
Meet in the Land Science Atrium (Building #6)
10:30 AM
Join Landscape Horticulturist program instructor Karman DiLisio for a walking tour through the Landscape Pavilion and a Botany class observation
(Land Science Atrium, Building #6)
Transitional Employment Program Information Session
Duncan Marshall Place (Building #1) Room 238 (upstairs)
1:00 PM
Ag & Heavy, Pre-Employment, HEO, and Apprenticeship Program info, Q&A and interactive displays
W.J Elliott Lobby (Building #9)
Welding program information and lab tour. Try a Trade Session and Q&A with a welding instructor.
Meet in W.J Elliott Lobby (Building #9)
1:30 PM
Transitional Employment ProgramInformation Session
Duncan Marshall Place (Building #1) Room 238 (upstairs)