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Sep
12
5:30 pm
Infodemic! Is Misinformation Killing Us?
The Faculty of Science Foundation presents: Tim Caulfield, Professor of Health Law and Science Policy and Bestselling Author
The spread of misinformation seems to intensify with each passing week. Indeed, it is a defining characteristic of our time! And research tells us that misinformation is doing tangible harm — to public health, mental health, public discourse, personal relationships, and public trust. How did we get here, why do people believe, and what can we do about it?
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Sep
25
10:00 am
Partnerships for Employment (P4E) Job Fair
Partnerships for Employment (P4E) hosts the largest job fair event of its kind for students in the country. P4E Job Fairs are a collaborative effort among the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier, University of Guelph and Conestoga College to connect employers with students. Students can speak to prospective employers about job prospects and students and alumni from all programs are encouraged to attend. Visit the P4E website for a full list of organizations at the fair. Admission is restricted to students and alumni from a degree/diploma program at Conestoga College, the University of Guelph, the University of Waterloo or Wilfrid Laurier University.
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Sep
28
10:00 am
Gidinawendamin/Ska’nikú•lát 21st Annual Pow Wow
September 28, 2024 marks the 21st anniversary of the Gidinawendamin/Ska’nikú•lát annual Pow Wow.
This one-day non-competitive celebration of Indigenous heritage features vendors, dancers, and singers from the Waterloo region and beyond. Join us as we celebrate Indigenous culture and tradition through song, dance, arts, and cuisine. Gidinawendamin/Ska’nikú•lát Pow Wow is intended to be a safe, welcoming, and vibrant opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous folks from the UWaterloo community and beyond to gather in celebration of indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation.