Events

Vice-Chancellor Feridun Hamdullahpur presents a special President's Lecture featuring the new Chancellor, Dominic Barton, who will share his insights and reflections on the global economy and on the University of Waterloo's position and opportunities as a leader in global innovation. Mr. Barton, Global Managing Partner Emeritus, McKinsey & Company was recently appointed as the University of Waterloo's eleventh Chancellor.

This is an opportunity for students to come out and discuss the opportunities available to them through third-year and fourth-year courses. Differences among the various courses will be explained and you'll get advice on preparing for upper-year specialization — e.g., what courses to choose to prepare for graphics, AI, etc. Refreshments will be provided.

In the simple models that economists routinely use to think about the labour market there is no such thing as a “good job”: everyone is paid what they are worth, regardless of whom they work for. Common experience and a growing body of evidence from many different countries suggests that in fact different firms often pay higher or lower wages, and that the differentials between firms offering good and bad jobs are wider than ever.

On Saturday November 3 the school will be having the Fall Open House. We are looking for student who are interested in being volunteers to represent the CFM program on this special day. You will have opportunities to talk to prospective CFM students, share your experiences, and offer your advice. You will also have chances to lead tours and build connection.

Lee Maracle is a member of the Sto:Loh Nation. Her works include the novels, Ravensong, Bobbi Lee, and Sundogs; short story collection, Sojourner’s Truth; poetry collection, Bentbox; and non-fiction work I Am Woman.

Bill Coleman is a choreographer and performer whose work has transcended traditional theatrical settings to include mountain tops, rainforests, prairies and urban construction sites.

Join TEDxUW this year to listen to talks on topics such as mental health, entrepreneurship and many more. 

On Tuesday, October 16th from 10:00-12:30 there will be pancakes serving to math students in the M3 atrium. Faculty staffs and professors will also be there. We encourage you to come out and talk to staffs and professors while enjoying a pancake. 

Thrive is a week-long series of events focused on building positive mental health for University of Waterloo students, faculty, and staff. Thrive is also a mindset that encourages you to flourish.

The fall main events will be hosted the week of October 22 – 26 and will feature An Evening with Michael Landsberg, events from Athletics and Recreation, a Student Mental Health Forum, a Walk for Mental Health around Ring Road, and Mental Health Training opportunities.

De-stress with fellow Arts students, share in on some fun, laughter and food! Events are for undergraduate Arts students only, Watcards are required. 

This event forms the first gathering of the new IEEE (the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Blockchain Initiatives Group by local IEEE members. Your attendance will help support the development of the speakers bureau on blockchain applications and technologies in Waterloo Region.Attendees will hear from academia and industry speakers, followed by a networking reception.

For more information, please visit Blockchain Research.