Alumni Black and Gold Day

Data + The Arts

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | In Person in the Mathematics 3 Atrium and Online on YouTube Live

Discover how artists are using data to create innovative works that influence change. In this event, you'll meet three artists using data to express beauty.

Cost: Complimentary, pre-registration required

Panelists:

Marcel O'Gorman

Marcel O’Gorman, Professor and University Research Chair Faculty of Art, Founding Director of the Critical Medial Lab (CML) where he teaches courses, leads collaborative projects and directs workshops in digital design and the philosophy of technology. The CML is located in side the Communitech Hub in Kitchener, where its role is to disseminate a philosophy of ‘tech for good.’ Besides publishing widely about the impact of technology on society, O’Gorman is also a digital artist with an international portfolio of exhibitions and performances. Marcel’s most recent research looks at “Digital Abstinence: the Art, Philosophy and Politics of Unplugging.”

Jane Tingley

Jane Tingley is an artist, curator, and Associate Professor at York University in Toronto, Canada. Her studio work combines traditional studio practice with new media tools - and spans responsive/interactive installation, performative robotics, and telematically connected distributed sculptures/ installations. She has participated in exhibitions and festivals in the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe - including translife - International Triennial of Media Art at the National Art Museum of China, Beijing, Gallerie Le Deco in Tokyo (JP), Elektra Festival in Montréal (CA) and the Künstlerhause in Vienna (AT). She received the Kenneth Finkelstein Prize in Sculpture in Manitoba, the first prize in the iNTERFACES – Interactive Art Competition in Porto, Portugal, and has received support from a number of funding agencies, the arts councils of Canada, Manitoba, Ontario, and Québec, the Canada Council for the arts, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

Toronto Alumni Chapter Social

4:30 - 7:00 p.m. | WVRST, York Street Entrance, 65 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E6

SOLD OUT - This event is now sold out. Thank you for your interest! We hope to see you at a Toronto Alumni Chapter event soon.

Celebrate Black and Gold Day with the Toronto Alumni Chapter! Meet fellow alumni, grab some swag and make lasting connections while enjoying an Oktoberfest-themed meal.

Cost: $15, Includes a sausage and fry meal (Vegetarian and vegan options available)

Waterloo Region Chapter Trivia Night

7:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Block 3 Brewing Company, 1430 Unit#2, King St N, St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0, Canada

Join the Waterloo Region Alumni Chapter for a trivia night and Oktoberfest-themed social.

Cost: $10, Includes a drink ticket and appetizers

Meet Your Host

Trivia night will be hosted by Rebecca Neill of BecaHosts. Rebecca is an experienced entertainer and host with a history of working in the fine arts industry. Skilled in improvisation, creative concept design, performing arts, theatrical production, and dramatic literature, Becca has been hosting trivia and bingo nights for over 5 years in the KW Region! Learn more at https://beccahosts.com/ 

Yoga in the Field House

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Feridun Hamdullahpur Field House

Kick off Alumni Black and Gold Day with a beginner-friendly yoga class in the Field House. De-stress and engage your body in joyful movement to start the day. All ages welcome.

You may bring your own yoga/exercise mat/towel or limited quantities will be available to borrow for the class. 

Cost: Complimentary, pre-registration required

Meet The Instructor

Silja (she/her) is a registered yoga teacher, and has been teaching at UWaterloo since May 2022. She is currently a third year systems design engineering student, and has been practicing for upwards of 5 years independently. Her classes are targeted towards beginner to intermediate practitioners.

Warrior Welcome Tent and Facility Tours

10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Parking Lot W, Beside Warrior Field

Fuel up for the day with complimentary refreshments and join a facility tour to see what’s new in the Field House, CIF and the newly opened SLC/PAC Expansion!

Cost: Complimentary, pre-registration required

Alumni VIP Tent

11:30 a.m. Tent opens | 1:00 p.m. Kick-off | East Berm, Warrior Field

Cheer on your Waterloo Warriors Men’s Football team as they take on the UofT Varsity Blues from the Alumni VIP Tent on the East Berm of Warrior Field! With a BBQ buffet, paid bar, giveaways and more, the VIP Tent is the best place to catch all the action!

Alumni VIP Tent ticket holders will have access to regular grandstands and lawn seating on the East Berm (bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets!) Grandstand seating will be available on a first come first served basis. 

The Alumni VIP Tent is open to all ages. Attendees will have ID checked at the door and wristbands provided to those of age. 

Anthem Singer

At this game, the anthem will be sung by alumnus Rachel Hickey (BA '20). Rachel is an emerging artist based in Kitchener-Waterloo, gaining a reputation as a singer-songwriter. Following her 2021 debut “Getting By” her sophomore EP “So Long” further evolves her indie/folk sound and has been featured in Exclaim! magazine as well as CBC Radio One. Her live performances are intimate, packed with emotionally driven songs that reflect on relationship experiences, vulnerability and human nature, captivating listeners with her storytelling and powerful voice. Find out more about Rachel and listen her music by visiting her website – racheljhickey.com

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

5:00 p.m. Reception | 6:00 p.m. Formal program begins | Federation Hall

The Department of Athletics and Recreation is excited to be inducting three athletes, two builders, and two teams into the prestigious Hall of Fame.

Join us as we celebrate the outstanding accomplishments and significant contributions made by this year’s inductees. Share memories of your time at UWaterloo as we relive the moments that have left an ever lasting impression on the Waterloo Warriors community.

Inductees:

• Curtis Darling (Athlete - Hockey)
• Mike Sovran (Athlete - Basketball)
• Justin Shoniker (Athlete - Football)
• Martin Timmerman (Builder)
• Ingrid Schugardt (Builder)
• 1977 Men's Rugby Team
• 1972 Men's Golf Team

Price includes dinner, one drink ticket, one glass of wine with meal, and cash bar.

Wes Graham Symposium

3:00 p.m. | Mathematics 3

The Faculty of Mathematics and Faculty of Health invite you to join us for the Wes Graham Symposium on October 1st 2022, to celebrate James Wesley (Wes) Graham’s legacy.

Wes Graham was a humble visionary known as the father of computing at the University of Waterloo and an academic who devoted his career to making the magic of computers available to everyone.

The Wes Graham Symposium celebrates the Wes Graham Research Fellowship which supports research in artificial intelligence, data science, and bioinformatics, including applications to healthcare and health informatics. The Symposium will feature lectures by Graham Trust funded researchers, such as Maura R. Grossman and J.W. Graham Medalist Joanne McKinley, followed by a reception to present an Honorary J.W. Graham Medal in Computing and Innovation.

Cost: Complimentary, pre-registration required

21st Annual Feast of St. Jerome

5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | St. Jerome's University Atrium

The Feast of St. Jerome is an opportunity for our community to celebrate our important mission in Catholic higher education and human formation at the University of Waterloo. Our event theme, “Building Community Together” recognizes the impact that students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and donors make on a daily basis to advance this mission.

Cost: $175-200