High school students interested in the unique interdisciplinary Arts & Science Program are invited to attend this special event to meet the Arts & Science Program Director, Dr. Beth Marquis, and current Artsci students.
Learn about the unique ARTSSCI curriculum, the Artsci student experience, and the special community of students, instructors, and staff who inspire, support, and challenge one another to learn and grow. Plus, get your questions answered!
Freda Osayande is a second-year student who is interested in psychology, sociology, and history. She hopes to minor in Africa and Black Diaspora Studies. Within Arts & Science, Freda contributes poetry to The Melange, the Arts & Science student-run literary magazine. She is also involved with the Black Student Success Centre as an Ambassador, is an editor for The Muse, a Community Advisor for McMaster residence buildings, and a research coordinator for the Cam’s Kids Chapter at McMaster. Freda is excited to share her experience in Arts & Science!
Lily Khair is a third-year Arts & Science student combined with Chemistry. Her academic interests lie at the intersection of chemistry and political science, particularly in how scientific innovation and public policy shape one another. Lily’s involvements within Artsci include the Arts & Science Musical, the Society of Arts and Science Students (SASS), editing for the Artsci student magazine The Melange, and Welcome Week. She is also an avid hockey player and loves playing for fun through McMaster intramurals. Lily is excited to share about the ways the Arts & Science program has shaped her university experience through its unique academic breadth and incredible sense of community.
Rowan Cento is a fourth-year Arts & Science student combined in Political Science. They are currently completing their thesis on the relationship between Canadian mental health law, the Charter, and the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Rowan is passionate about the connection between legal systems and equitable healthcare; they spent this past summer as a research assistant for Arts & Science professor Dr. Ellen Amster researching the history and political science of colonial medicine. Outside of academics, Rowan has participated in the Arts & Science Musical, chaired McMaster’s Sustainability Education Committee, organized events for the Arts & Science New World of Work Series (NWWS), and competed in McMaster’s Mock Trial. They can’t wait to share more about their experiences in Arts & Science!
David Harris is a fourth-year Arts & Science student, combined with Philosophy. David is also a student athlete on the McMaster Nordic Ski team. Originally from Thunder Bay, Ontario, he knows first-hand how it can feel overwhelming when applying to university and is delighted to answer any questions about the program/university life that you may have. David is looking forward to hearing from you and hopefully getting the chance to meet you next year!
Ahastan Surees is a fourth-year Arts & Science student. Over the past few years, he has been heavily involved in recruitment efforts throughout the university and is excited to provide his insights to help prospective students make an informed decision about their post-secondary education. His academic interests lie at the intersection of mental health and public health in marginalized populations, formed both through his education in Artsci and his extracurricular involvement.
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