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Thursday, November 16, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

CBC IDEAS at Stratford School: Visionaries in Conversation

Immerse yourself at the Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business for an insightful discussion moderated by CBC IDEAS host Nahlah Ayed, accompanied by renowned science fiction writer and tech visionary, Cory Doctorow, and tech policy entrepreneur, Vass Bednar. Together, they will delve into the pivotal interplay between imagination, public policy, and advocacy.

Friday, November 10, 2023 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Monarch, Mother, Murderer, Monstrosity? Reflections on Cleopatra

Join Sheila Ager, Professor in Classical Studies and Dean of Arts, for this special lecture. Dr. Ager is an expert in Greek history, specializing in the Hellenistic age – the years between the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC and the suicide of Cleopatra in 30 BC.

Students sitting on steps with signs supporting trans kids

The Arts Quad was filled with good vibes, solidarity and advocacy at The Urgency of Social Justice event on September 20. Presented by the Gender and Social Justice program, students, staff, faculty, and community members gathered to build awareness and strengthen support for social justice activities on campus and off.

Photo collage showing Chris Williams and Sara Cumming

The Faculty of Arts is delighted to announce the 2023 recipients of our annual alumni awards, Chris Williams (BA ’91 Fine Arts) and Sara J. Cumming (PhD ’14 Sociology).

Arts awards - clear glass artwork featuring ribbons of orange colour throughout

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

2023 Celebration of Arts

Join our annual Celebration of Arts in Hagey Hall Hub. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni are all invited!

In the weeks after the hate-motivated attack at Hagey Hall in June, our community was talking about trauma. In this episode of Waterloo’s Beyond the Bulletin podcast, Dr. Dillon Browne of the Department of Psychology helps us understand trauma and ways to heal from a traumatic event.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

The Urgency of Social Justice

Hosted by the Gender & Social Justice program, this event will feature speeches, performances, artwork, food, and more to support social justice programs, community services, and advocacy groups at UWaterloo and beyond.

Collage with Igor Grossmann, Naila Keleta-Mae, Nicole Nolette

Congratulations to three Faculty of Arts members who have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Scientists and Artists: Dr. Igor Grossmann (Psychology), Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae (Communication Arts), and Dr. Nicole Nolette (French Studies).

illustration of Niigaan Sinclair surrounded by land and animals

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Indigenous Speakers Series presents Niigaan Sinclair

The Indigenous Speakers Series is honoured to present Dr. Niigaan Sinclair, professor, writer, and activist who holds the Faculty of Arts Professorship in Indigenous Knowledge and Aesthetics at the University of Manitoba.

Just announced by the Government of Canada, Dr. Lai-Tze Fan's CRC program of research encourages and enhances equity, diversity, and inclusion in AI design and will help to improve technological literacy.

Staff

CBC IDEAS at Stratford School: Visionaries in Conversation

Monarch, Mother, Murderer, Monstrosity? Reflections on Cleopatra

The Urgency of Social Justice launch

Announcing the 2023 Alumni Award recipients

2023 Celebration of Arts

Sense of belonging is key to healing from trauma

The Urgency of Social Justice

Arts scholars elected to Royal Society of Canada’s College

Indigenous Speakers Series presents Niigaan Sinclair

Dr. Lai-Tze Fan announced as CRC in Technology and Social Change