Enter by April 2 to win: W h y co m e t o W est er n Geo g r a p h y ? Spr ea d t h e w o r d a n d sh a r e yo u r ex per i en ces People, location, experiences… what has made your time at Western Geography exceptional? How it works:  Create a PowerPoint slide that highlights why you think prospective students should choose Western Geography or what you like best about Western Geography.  Submissions e-mailed by April 2 to: [email protected] Many chances to win $25 Gift cards to Western Bookstore  One slide per entry, but you may enter as many times as you like:  Please use high resolution images, if you are searching in Google Images then in the advanced search options you * Entry Raffle Prizes can indicate file size (also indicate the web address where April 2 you obtained them) * 10 Best Slide Prizes  Keep your message concise and be creative  Submissions will be used to promote Western Geography Things to keep in mind with your design: • • Keep your message concise Embed your fonts, so that the “look” of your slide is as you intended. To do this in PowerPoint 2013, click File > Options> Save if you scroll down you will see the “Embed fonts in file” option • Use a font that is legible. The message is only useful if it can be read If you are including images/photos: • Since the end use of your design may be for print, please use photos that have a higher resolution. Try to aim for a resolution of 300 dpi. • If you are worried about the size being too large then you can scale down your image for the PowerPoint but then indicate in your email submission that you do have a higher resolution image, should it be needed. • If you are unsure how to handle your picture resolution you may contact Karen Van Kerkoerle for guidance ([email protected]) • For any pictures you include you must sign a photo waiver form granting the department use of the image, plus any people who are facing the camera must also sign the waiver Useful resources: Colour Choices: http://www.perbang.dk/color+scheme/ http://colorbrewer2.org/ Design Inspiration: • Find something to focus on that will generate the greatest impact • Plan ahead, gather all information first, including your images • Create a balance in your design • Be creative If you are looking for a starting point, there are numerous PowerPoint templates out there to use