Welcome to the Faculty of Arts, a dynamic community of students, faculty and staff working within and between fields in the humanities, social sciences, and fine, performing and media arts.
With the University of Waterloo’s strengths in work-integrated learning, Arts prepares students for life and work in the context of rapid technological, social and economic change. Across six schools, our programming and research provides what the world needs: knowledge, perspective and skills for understanding complexity and shaping a better future for humanity.
News
Dr. Heather Henderson appointed Assistant Vice-President, Academic Leadership and Strategic Initiatives
As Assistant Vice-President, Academic Leadership and Strategic Initiatives, Henderson will oversee the Academic Leadership Program and guide several initiatives within the Associate Vice-President, Academic portfolio, including supporting evaluation activities
Waterloo welcomes inaugural Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs
Arts is honoured to welcome Dr. Talia Bettcher as the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair in Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Trans Community Resilience. Joining the School of Social, Political and Historical Research, she is internationally recognized as a ground-breaking philosopher and scholar in the interdisciplinary field of transgender studies
Remembering Waterloo’s first Black professor, Dr. Locksley Edmondson
Dr. Locksley Edmondson, the first Black professor at Waterloo, died on August 18, 2026 in Ithaca, New York, at age 92. An influential Jamaican scholar whose career spanned over five decades across several countries, Edmondson joined Waterloo’s new Political Science department in 1963.
Events
Open reception: new shows by Abraham O. Oghobase and Laura Moore
Join us for the open reception for Abraham O. Oghobase's Notes to Self: Offerings on History and Memory and Laura Moore's Handheld at the University of Waterloo Art Gallery, including a faculty and staff preview.
Cozy Cafe
Come welcome the Fall 2026 term with us and enjoy some refreshments, low cortisol crafts, and conversations with your fellow Arts students (and Arts staff).
Arts goes to Homecoming 2026
Come hang out with the Arts community before Homecoming kickoff and get ready to cheer on your fellow Warriors. Arts community members will receive a special Arts swag item while supplies last.