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Counsellor & Teacher Breakfast
Counsellor & Teacher Breakfast
Join us for breakfast!
Get ready to rise and shine! Meet us at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto on February 10, 2025 for coffee and conversation with your colleagues and Western University. The event is designed to help you do what you do best: support your students to succeed.
Admissions at Western University
Cindy Cripps - Associate Registrar, Admissions
At this talk:
- Hear updates to Western's admissions processes and understand why they have been made
- Get insights into key statistics from previous admissions cycles
- Explore how Western's admissions processes might develop in the future
The Student Persona
At this talk:
- Learn about demographic makeup of Western's student population
- Understand how students are supported to succeed in residence
Chris Allyene - Associate Vice-President, Housing & Ancillary Services
Chris Alleyne is responsible for the Housing & Ancillary portfolio at Western, which employs over 1,500 staff members across the departments of Housing, Hospitality Services, and Retail Services.
Prior to his appointment, Chris held various leadership positions within the Housing Department over a 15-year span, including Director of Residences and Associate Director of Residence Engagement. He has also served as the interim Associate Vice-President for Student Experience at Western. Chris has sat on numerous University committees, including the Senate Committee on University Planning, and Continuity of Operations Planning Team. Chris currently sits on the Board of the Grand Theatre in London, and has served on the Board of the Ontario Association of College and University Housing Officers.
Chris is a Western alumni with an HBA from Richard Ivey School of Business, and received his MBA from Royal Roads University where he was recognized with the Chancellor's Award. He was named to London's Top 20 under 40 in 2018 and received a Western Award of Excellence in 2014.
More speakers to be announced!
Connect and gain insight.
Share best practices with other teachers and counsellors across Ontario. Meet with the Undergraduate Recruitment & Admissions Team at Western and ask all your questions.
Let's chat about:
- Admission requirements, averages and prerequiste courses
- How and when we extend offers of admission
- Scholarship eligibility, applications and deadlines
- How we can support your students' accessibility needs
- Helping your students choose the right university and program
- Opportunities for partnerships with Western
- Anything you like!
Find your way.
We can't wait to see you in the bright and inspiring Auditorium at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto. Here's how to get there.
The MaRS Discovery District address is 101 College St, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7.
Parking
The MaRS underground lot can be accessed via Elizabeth Street, just south of College Street on the west side of the road. It can also be accessed via University Avenue when driving northbound, just past the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, south of College Street. Substantial additional parking is available at a host of parking garages and above ground lots within a two-block radius.
Pricing Weekdays 5AM - 5PM: $4 per half hour; $20 daily max. (expires at 10 p.m.)
Subway
MaRS offers direct access to the Queen’s Park subway station, with connecting service to Go Trains at Union Station.
Streetcar
The eastbound and westbound College Street streetcars (506 Carlton) stop directly outside MaRS at the intersections of College Street and University Avenue, as well as College Street and Elizabeth Street.
Charter Bus
The Toronto Coach Terminal is located just south of MaRS at Elizabeth Street and Edward Street.
Enter via the Heritage Building on 101 College Street. You'll find the Auditorium on the Lower Concourse, accessible by escalator or elevator.
We can't wait to welcome you with breakfast and a smile! 🥐
