Visitors to Curtin University\u2019s Open Day will have the opportunity to catch an array of Pok\u00e9mon as the University\u2019s Bentley Campus becomes one of the largest Pok\u00e9mon Go stops in Perth this Sunday.<\/p>\n
The Pok\u00e9mon Go phenomenon will be free to play at Curtin throughout Open Day, with \u2018lures\u2019 and charging stations situated throughout the Campus for Pok\u00e9mon Go trainers to continue catching the fictional creatures.<\/p>\n
Mr Ty Hayes, Chief Marketing Officer, said Curtin was continuing to use the gaming world as a teaching tool, and tapping into the worldwide phenomenon of Pok\u00e9mon Go was a great example of the University\u2019s approach to innovation, while also enhancing people\u2019s experience at Open Day.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Pok\u00e9mon Go game is a great addition to this year\u2019s Open Day and we look forward to welcoming new visitors to the Campus to play the game with their friends and family,\u201d Mr Hayes said.<\/p>\n
Studentbox is Curtin\u2019s online community especially for Western Australian year 11 and 12s that provides help, support, study resources and tools to help them through high school and into university. Studentbox ambassadors will be located at each Pok\u00e9mon Go charging station to provide information on the online resource for Year 10-12 high school students. High school students who sign up to Studentbox on the day will go into the running to win a MacBook computer.<\/p>\n
Open Day 2016 will also feature a variety of attractions including simulated lightsaber fights, magic instant snow making, and virtual logistics with Oculus Rift. Visitors can also experience a flight around the world using the amazing Liquid Galaxy program.<\/p>\n
There will be tours of the new \u2018Agency\u2019, an innovative teaching and research facility that enables business students to experience first-hand how major global brands monitor their online presence using social media analytics.<\/p>\n
Tours are also running through Curtin FM radio station, which is celebrating 40 years of broadcasting, and always draws a huge crowd.<\/p>\n
Attendees can find out about the latest courses including data science, animation and game design. Curtin staff will be available to answer questions on courses, scholarships, mature-age entry and alternative pathways. There will also be a dedicated parent information session.<\/p>\n