The Faculty of Arts hosts numerous alumni and public events, including Reunion, expert panels, student-alumni speed networking, performances and exhibitions to engage a range of interests. Find out what's happening any time of the year by visiting our Events page and following us on Twitter @uwaterlooARTS.
Past events
Reunion Weekend, September 29-30, 2017
Reunion Football Game
Alumni, students, and friends cheered on the Waterloo Warriors at the Reunion Weekend Football game (the Warriors lost in the final seconds of the game).
Alumni and friends enjoyed the VIP tent festivities at the Reunion Football Game.
Trivia Night
Alumni from all the UWaterloo faculties met at the Bomber for Trivia Night and had a chance to reminisce.
Fun Run
Alumni, family and friends warm up for the Applied Health Sciences Fun Run.
President's Milestone Luncheon
President Hamdullahpur (centre) and Dean Peers (6th from the right, standing) joined Pat Rowe, Professor Emerita of psychology, (left of the President), with family, friends and alumni who came together to honour Pat for her lifetime achievements.
Pat Rowe and her family at the President’s Luncheon.
Arts Open House
Mona Lisa Wessel Fine Arts, ’87 (left of banner) and Maha Elmahi, SDS, ’15 (right of banner) with Arts Open House student volunteers, left to right: Robyn Peers, Stefania Stachura, Isil Dogan, Naomi Tuner.
Mona Lisa Wessel wrote: “Thank you so much for this!!! I am so proud to have attended my 30th reunion and loved the Arts tour with the lovely young lady!”
Alumni Achievement Reunion Dinner
A new tradition began this year with the Alumni Achievement Award Recipients Reunion. Left to right: Kim Bardwell (Director, Arts Advancement), Patti Cook (Arts Sr. Alumni Advancement Officer), Miranda Scambia (VP Communications, Arts Student Union), Nancy Regehr, Ernie Regehr (English ’68, 2013 recipient), Rod Barr (Econ ’69, 2007 recipient) , Bill Chesney (Associate Dean of Arts), Alison Knight, Doug Peers (Dean of Arts), Jessica Ashley Smith (VP Arts Student Union).
Conversations Café speed networking, October 18, 2017
Students learn and alumni share their experience and advice at Arts' biannual speed networking event. Forty-three alumni took part this past fall.
Meghan Burke, BA English ’06, Communications Manager at Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada speaks to students at the Conversations Café. Alumni from a variety of careers shared their advice and experiences with Arts students.
Convocation, October 21, 2017
Speech Communication new graduates just before they convocate, with King Warrior and Porcellino
Arts doctoral graduates pose with King Warrior and Porcellino at Convocation.
Where UWaterloo Meets AI alumni event in Toronto
President Hamdullahpur joined alumni panellists in Toronto as they shared insights and innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), October 26, 2017.
Alumni Theatre Night, November 14, 2017
Over 200 Arts alumni enjoyed the production of Concord Floral by Theatre and Performance students.
“After seeing the art installation in the gallery, we felt ready for just about anything [...] We loved the innovative, minimalist set – this unusual and bold play led to interesting discussion on the way home.“ - Alex Lamont, BA ’02 Drama, and Sharon Lamont, BA ’80, English.
New Alumni in Residence Program
The new Alumni in Residence Program was a great success. Bill Ferguson BA '73 History and Dianne Hood were among the alumni and friends invited to speak to students at the UW Place residence.
Alumni Gala in Hong Kong, November 24, 2017
Alumni, friends and dignitaries joined President Hamdullahpur and faculty deans at the annual Hong Kong Dinner.
Danny Yink, Hong Kong alumni chapter president, entertains everyone at the alumni gala event in Hong Kong.
President’s 60th Gala & Alumni Achievement Awards
Upcoming events
January 11 to March 10, Sovereign Acts exhibition curated by Wanda Nanabush at University of Waterloo Art Gallery (UWAG). More information.
February 22, Entangled: The series – Quantum and logic 7:00 PM Quantum Nano Centre, University of Waterloo.
February 22, Grade 10 Family Night, Information session to learn about applying to University and finding a program you love. 6:30 – 8:30 PM, AHS/M3 Atrium, University of Waterloo
March 14, Alumni Theatre Night, 7:30 – 9:30 PM, Theatre of the Arts, Modern Languages building, University of Waterloo.
April 20, Pursuing Peace: Stories from Home and Abroad celebrating Peace and Conflict Studies’ 40th Anniversary Gala, featuring the Hon. Bob Rae as keynote speaker. 5:30 PM, Federation Hall, University of Waterloo. More information.
September 21 & 22, Reunion 2018 - save the date!
