Arts

Faculty of Arts


Rock This Town - Encore!

Friday, May 31, 2024 | 4:30 and 7 p.m. | Princess Cinemas – Princess Twin Theatre, 46 King Street North, Waterloo ON

Rock This Town brings to life the exciting history of rock music concerts in KW from the 1960’s and 1970’s. An insider’s look into the gritty reality of building the local live music scene. This 70-minute documentary features interviews with music business pros plus performances by today’s musicians. Rock stars come and go but live music is here to stay!

Rock This Town was produced by Betty Anne Keller (BA '69), who will join each documentary screening to introduce the film and provide an exclusive Q&A session. The late Joe Recchia (BASC '68, MASC '71) and other special guests are featured in the film.

Come to the Princess Cinemas to relive the music and memories that made history!


Speech Communications Toronto Reunion

Friday, May 31, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Madison Avenue Pub, Toronto, ON

Join other Waterloo Speech Communications grads in Toronto for a casual Reunion!

Cost: $10, includes light refreshments. Paid bar available.


REdiscover UWaterloo

Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Across Campus, University of Waterloo

Take a trip down memory lane and explore the University of Waterloo campus. Take part in hands-on activities, tours, demonstrations and more or take a self-guided tour to your favourite spots. Pick up a Reunion event guide for information on what to see, do and eat!

Activities include:

  • Sip and socialize at the Grad House
  • Computer Science Museum tours
  • Busy Brains workshop  
  • Ecology Lab workshops
  • Rock climbing at the SLC/PAC
  • University of Waterloo Art Gallery extended hours
  • SIM Lab flight simulations
  • Library tours
  • And more! 

Note: Some activities require pre-registration or ticket purchase. All drop-in activities are first-come first-served.


Longhouse Labs Exhibition curated by Protect the Tract 

Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. | East Campus Hall 

S.A.I.L. 

Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. | East Campus 

UWAG: MFA Thesis exhibitions by Charlie Star and Ashley Beerdat  

Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. | East Campus Hall 


Forever Black and Gold Luncheon

Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Federation Hall, University of Waterloo

Join us at Fed Hall for a gourmet buffet lunch, interactive activities and displays and live music. Reconnect and mingle with alumni and friends from all faculties and wear or bring along your favourite University of Waterloo clothing or memorabilia for a chance to win great prizes!

Milestone Anniversary Celebration

This event will feature a special celebration for alumni celebrating 25th, 50th, 55th and 60th anniversaries, with an archives display of photos and memorabilia from the milestone years and a celebratory address by University of Waterloo President Vivek Goel.

Cost: $30.00, includes gourmet buffet lunch and a drink ticket

There will be halal and vegetarian/vegan options available.

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