Fall 2019
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Fall 2019New to Waterloo Tech Survival Guide
Everything you need to know about getting connected at UWaterloo
Eduroam? Nexus? Quest? If this is your first year at the University of Waterloo, you may feel like you are drowning in all sorts of new acronyms, names, and terminology. Consider this article a life jacket for navigating the waters of Waterloo’s most used tech-services.
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Fall 2019Professor Spotlight: Sheila Ager
The New Dean of Arts
Sheila Ager is a faculty member at Waterloo since 1987. She is a full professor in the Department of Classical Studies. Sheila was appointed as the next dean of the Faculty of Arts by the University of Waterloo, starting July 1, 2019. Meet Sheila Ager and see what she has in store for you!
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Fall 2019Everything you need to know about the University of Waterloo Campus Map
About the University of Waterloo Campus Map
Did you know that the University of Waterloo's main campus is 1,000 acres of land? No wonder why it can be difficult to locate specific rooms and buildings on campus. With the University of Waterloo Campus Map navigation is be one less thing to worry about.
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Fall 20195 Cool Tech Products of 2019
The coolest technology 2019 has to offer
We live in a technological age that constantly evolves and grows faster than we could ever imagine. This year a variety of products, once thought to be impossible, are beginning to shake the technological world.
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Fall 2019Office 365
A basic introduction
All undergraduate students at the University of Waterloo have an Office 365 account including access to: OneNote, Mail (Outlook), Calendar, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, OneDrive, And more! This is a brief introduction to all these Office 365 features.
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Fall 2019Two-Factor Authentication
An extra layer of security for your university accounts
Have you ever wondered “If only there was a way to ensure no one had access to my accounts?” Two-factor authentication adds an an extra layer of security to your University accounts which allows you to verify your identity using a second cellular device which prevents others from accessing your accounts, even if they know your password. If you would like to make your University accounts more secure, Two-Factor Authentication is for you!
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Fall 2019Hyperloop
The future of transportation
Technology has improved tremendously over the past 100 years. It saw the birth of computers, television, mobile phones, and many other life-altering technologies. Despite this, people still travel in the same four ways they did 100 years ago: plane, boat, car, and train. Transportation has only seen upgrades to its old four major modes without any new additions. That all could change with Hyperloop, the supposed fifth major mode of transportation.
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Fall 2019WatSAFE
Stay safe at the University of Waterloo!
WatSAFE (available for Android & iOS) is the University of Waterloo’s official safety app for students, staff, and faculty. WatSAFE is one of the ways to receive campus emergency alerts. It offers quick access to campus safety and emergency resources, and information about major campus emergency events.
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