Ideas and actions
Welcome to the Faculty of Arts, a dynamic community of students, faculty and staff working in and across the humanities, social sciences, and fine, performing and media arts.
Through our diverse range of research, teaching, and learning, we contribute positive social impacts in a culturally complex and technologically driven world. Aligned with the University of Waterloo’s strengths in work-integrated learning, Arts prepares students for life and for work with skills and values that emphasize the welfare of individuals, communities, and the environments in which we live.
News
Industrial/Organizational Psychology students dominate poster awards at national convention
Four graduate students in the Industrial/Organization Psychology program swept the podium at the Canadian Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology poster awards. Congratulations to Amy Barron, Iris Xing and Allister Grapes who placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, respectively, as well as Pearlyn Ng for winning the best Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion poster award.
Celebrating the tenure of Dean Sheila Ager
Faculty of Arts and campus colleagues gathered to celebrate Dr. Sheila Ager’s five-year tenure as Dean. Emceed by Doug Peers, former Dean of Arts (a “has-dean”), there were reflections, laughs, and almost-tears shared by friends, colleagues, and family. Speakers included Bob Kerton, Dean of Arts Emeritus, Mary Wells, Dean of Engineering, Lili Lui, Dean of Health, Dean Ager’s brother, and the dean herself.
Congratulations to the 2024 Arts Award recipients!
Dean Sheila Ager and the Arts Honours and Awards committee are happy to share the results of the 2024 Arts Awards for Excellence in Service, Teaching, and Research.
Events
The Practice of Interdisciplinary Research: Learning Through Successes and Challenges
Drawing on diverse experiences working with interdisciplinary teams, this panel session will explore strategies for building and managing interdisciplinary research teams and projects. This session is ideal for researchers aiming to deepen their interdisciplinary approach and broaden the impact of their work.
Tea & Twine
Our Tea & Twine event is taking place on Tuesday, July 23rd, from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Hagey Hub on the second floor in the Project Cube (HH 2034).
Arts undergrad students only. Drink and activity supplies are first come, first served. Limited quantities available. Hosted by the Arts Undergraduate Office.