The Faculty of Arts and Waterloo Alumni Relations host numerous alumni and public events, 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.
March 12, 2020: Please note that the University of Waterloo has suspended all events that are not vital to the academic mission of the University. For more information and updates, visit the coronavirus website.
Upcoming events
UpStart 20
March 18 to 23, 2020
Upstart20 is a New-work festival supported by faculty and staff and written, directed, designed, performed, and led by students, alumni, and visiting artists.
Grimm Lecture: Thinking Itself is Dangerous
March 19, 2020
The Waterloo Centre for German Studies presents Samantha Rose Hill speaking about the renewed interest in Hannah Arendt’s work, and why we should be reading Arendt now to better understand the politics of today.
Beyond the Headlines: Is Data Privacy an Illusion?
April 14, 2020
The data security of large public and private institutions across the world are being breached. With high economic and social stakes, how can the world protect its privacy in the digital age? Hear from a panel of Waterloo experts and bring your questions.
Alumni Weekend: Black and Gold Forever
June 6, 2020
Gather your friends and join us for Alumni Weekend! Come back to campus to re-live your fondest memories and make new ones.
Highlights from past events
Alumni in the Hub: Alumni Abroad – November 2019
Fall term’s edition of Alumni in the Hub featured alumni sharing their experiences of working and studying overseas:
Ingrid Schiller BA ’97 (foreground) and David Kerr ’85 (background)
Markus Grupp BA ’01 (foreground) and Filip Jadczak ’17(background
Speed Networking – November 2019
Another great showing of alumni keen on mentoring students at this year’s Conversations Café Speed Networking event:
Nick Maldonado (BA ’13)
Scott McKee (BA ’12)
Susie Simon-Daniels (BA ’94, MA ’94)
Fall Convocation – October 2019
Congratulations to our new crop of alumni!
Waterloo Region Chapter Launch – November 2019
Waterloo Region Alumni Chapter offers a unique opportunity for alumni programing and connecting with students. This chapter represents our second largest concentration of alumni in a region.
Speakers: Kurtis McBride (BASc ’04, MASc ’08), Laura Flatt (BES '08) and Wendi Campbell (BA ’93)
Arts alumni: Heather O’Leary (BA ’05)(left), David Ha (BAFM ’09, MAcc ’09)(right)
Young Alumni Award Dinner – October 2019
Congratulations to Young Alumni Award Recipient Marc Hall
Dean of Arts Sheila Ager, Professor Ori Friedman, Young Alumni Award Recipient Marc Hall (BA ’09), and Psychology Department Chair Heather A. Henderson
