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John Ralston Saul, the award-winning novelist, essayist and philosopher, will be on campus tonight for a discussion of his new work, The Comeback.
Saul's newest book is a powerful pamphlet on the growing force of indigenous peoples in Canada.
In addition to his dramatic and moving argument, Saul uses letters, speeches and writings of aboriginal leaders to present an unfamiliar story of Canada’s past so that we may better understand its present and imagine a better future.
Born in Ottawa, Saul studied at McGill University and King’s College, University of London, where he obtained his Ph.D. in 1972.
Saul's written works include Saul is Voltaire’s Bastards: The Dictatorship of Reason in the West, The Doubter’s Companion: A Dictionary of Aggressive Common Sense and The Unconscious Civilization. He has also published six novels.
Saul is a Companion of the Order of Canada, the Order of Ontario and a Chevalier in the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres of France. His 19 honourary degrees range from McGill University and l’Université du Québec (UQAM), both in Montréal, to Herzen State Pedagogical University in St. Petersburg, Russia.
No stranger to the Waterloo campus, John Ralston Saul has delivered public lectures and participated in panel discussions on several occasions. He delivered the 1996 Hagey Lecture and spoke on campus in 2008 and 2011.
Copies of The Comeback will be available on-site for purchase.
Saul's lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Humanities Theatre.
by Alumni Relations
The 17th annual Fantastic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Retiree Day took place on Saturday, January 16th. The day was a great success with over 700 spectators in the brand new bleachers cheering on the Warriors men’s and women’s basketball teams as they took on the Brock Badgers. Along with the basketball games, the festivities included the Alumni vs. Staff Monster Hoops showdown and the annual Airplane Toss, where additional paper airplane purchases raised $400 in support of KidsAbility.
Airplane Toss winners included:
For a recap of the day visit the event Storify and the UWaterloo Alumni Facebook for photos. Special thanks to Athletics for their partnership on this event for alumni, faculty, staff and retirees. We hope to see you next year!
by Jessica Barch.
Did you know more than 2,300 Waterloo co-op students complete international work terms each year? This wouldn’t be possible without the strong partnerships the University has with international employers. One of those employers is HZ University, based in the Netherlands.
Recently, Drew Knight, director of global research and strategic alliances in the Office of Research presented HZ University with Co-operative Education & Career Action’s (CECA) Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of the high number of Waterloo co-op students they employ. HZ currently employs more Waterloo co-op students than any other organization in the Netherlands, and has a reputation for hiring many first work term and research co-op students.
HZ offers students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on-experience in their field of study. They hire from a diverse range of programs, including Environment and Resource Studies, Geography and Environmental Management, and Chemical Engineering. These students have the opportunity to work in fields such as Aquaculture Research and Training, Water Technology, and Resilient Deltas.
Emily Shields, a 3A Geography and Environmental Management student, had the opportunity to work for HZ during the Fall 2015 term as an Aquaculture Research Assistant.
“The work experience I gained from my co-op term was very valuable,” said Emily. “I completed laboratory experiments that allowed me to develop skills that I do not typically acquire during my coursework. For example, I conducted an experiment with the Aquaculture research group concerning the overwintering of seaweed. This information was requested by a company that aims to cultivate the seaweed inland, in tanks.”
On top of the great learning experience, Emily also made the most of the travel opportunities that came with an international work term.
“The Netherlands was a great place to work,” she explained. “I was exposed to Dutch and picked up some basic phrases, most people also spoke very good English, so it was easy to communicate, especially when travelling and navigating. The country’s small size made it so easy to travel around.”
Thank you HZ University and other employers around the world who recruit talent from, and have strong relationships with the University of Waterloo!
Visit the CECA website to learn more about international work terms.
The University of Waterloo Staff Association (UWSA) is offering 3 awards of $500 each this winter term, one for graduate students and two for undergraduate students. To be eligible you must be a member of the UWSA or be the spouse, child, grandchild or dependent of a UWSA member. The deadline to apply is Monday, February 15.
Employers on campus next week hosting employer information sessions include Street Contxt, PDT Partners, Microsoft Canada, Newton North America, Riot Games, Pacific Services Canada, Spin Master, Vena Solutions, Yahoo, Yelp, Lyft, NexJ Systems, Citi Canada Technology Services, IBM, Ernst and Young, LinkedIn, PointClickCare, CSE, Zynga, A9, Brock Solutions, and Wish.
The Graduate Studies office will be closed today from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Presentation: EU Research and Innovation: Tackling Societal Challenges featuring Luigi Scarpa de Masellis, Advisor, Economic and Commercial Affairs, Delegation of the European Union to Canada, Wednesday, January 20, 10:30 a.m., CIGI Auditorium, Balsillie School of International Affairs.
CDPI seminar, “Multi-sectoral Partnerships in Chronic Disease Prevention: Implementing a Collaborative Policy Research Approach,” Wednesday, January 20, 12:00 p.m., DC 1302.
UWRC Book Club, “Sweetland” by Michael Crummey, Wednesday, January 20, 12:00 p.m., LIB 407.
Presentation: EU Research and Innovation: Tackling Societal Challenges featuring Luigi Scarpa de Masellis, Advisor, Economic and Commercial Affairs, Delegation of the European Union to Canada, Wednesday, January 20, 2:00 p.m., QNC 2101. Please inform Meaghan Winfield if you plan on attending this presentation.
Velocity Start Program Kick-off, Wednesday, January 20, 5:00 p.m., South Campus Hall.
Author Event with John Ralston Saul, “The Comeback: Expanding the Circle,” Wednesday, January 20, 7:30 p.m., Humanities Theatre.
Velocity Start: How To Find Your Kick-A** Idea, Wednesday, January 20, 7:30 p.m., South Campus Hall.
C. Henry Smith Scholar Lecture featuring Dr. Rebecca Janzen, “Minorities in Mexico: Mennonites and the 21st Century State,” Wednesday, January 20, 7:30 p.m., Schlegel Community Education Room, Conrad Grebel University College.
University of Waterloo Staff Association Information Session, Thursday, January 21, 10:00 a.m., LIB 428.
Retirement reception for Tom Galloway, Thursday, January 21, 3:30 p.m., Federation Hall. RSVP to Jennifer Letson ext. 32934 or jletson@uwaterloo.ca
Drop, No Penalty Period ends, Thursday, January 22.
Knowledge Integration seminar: “The soldier, the diplomat and the humanitarian. Navigating the security-development nexus”, featuring Jenny Baechler, Dalhousie University, Friday, January 22, 2:30 p.m., AL-113.
University of Waterloo Staff Association Information Session, Monday, January 25, 1:00 p.m., DC 1302.
Gender and Equity Scholarship Series presents Dr. Mark Hancock, Management Sciences and Cayley MacArthur, Games Institute, “Gendered or neutral? Considering the language of HCI,” Tuesday, January 26, 11:30 a.m., MC 5501.
GRADventure Launch Event, Wednesday, January 27, 1:00 p.m., Needles Hall 3318.
Velocity Start presents What’s Your Problem?, Wednesday, January 27, 7:30 p.m., Velocity Start, SCH 2nd Floor.
"I've Got the Music in Me" - The Power of Music for People Living with Memory Loss and Dementia, Thursday, January 28, 11:30 a.m., Federation Hall.
Water Institute WaterTalk Lecture by Sharachchandra Lele, Thursday, January 28, 2:30 p.m., DC 1302.
Knowledge Integration Seminar: KI alumni panel "Life after KI", Friday, January 29, 2:30 p.m., AL 113.
Retirement reception for David Taylor, Friday, January 29, 3:30 p.m., University Club.
Bechtel Lecture Dinner with Dr. Janneken Smucker, “Abstract Art or Country Craft: The Quilts of the Amish,” Thursday, February 4, 6:30 p.m., Schlegel Community Education Room, Conrad Grebel University College. Contact Alison Enns (519) 885-0220 x 24217 or aenns@uwaterloo.ca for ticket information.
Board of Governors Meeting, Tuesday, February 2.
Job Fair, Wednesday, February 3, 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Manulife Sportsplex, RIM Park.
Velocity Start presents Ain’t No Model Like A Business Model, Wednesday, February 3, 7:30 p.m., Velocity Start, SCH 2nd Floor.
FASS 2016, Thursday, February 4, 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 5, 7:00 p.m., 10:30 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 6:00 p.m., Humanities Theatre.
Bechtel Lecture featuring Dr. Janneken Smucker, “Unexpected Intersections: Amish, Mennonite, and Hmong Textiles and the Question of Authenticity,” Friday, February 5, 7:00 p.m., Great Hall, Conrad Grebel University College.
The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer, Saturday, February 6, 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., ML Theatre.
Velocity Start presents Science Brainstorming, Tuesday, February 9, 7:30 p.m., Velocity Start, SCH 2nd Floor.
Velocity Start presents Setup Your Business Like A Boss, Wednesday, February 10, 7:30 p.m., Velocity Start, SCH 2nd Floor.
Communication for the Workplace, Thursday, February 11, 2:30 p.m.
Family Day holiday, Monday, February 15, most university operations closed.
Research Talks event featuring Ian Goldberg, “Battling Internet censorship and surveillance,” Thursday, February 18, 12:00 p.m., DC 1302. Please register – seating is limited.
Hagey Bonspiel, Saturday, February 20, 9:00 a.m., Ayr Curling Club.
Velocity Start presents Do People Want Your Sh*t?, Wednesday, February 24, 7:30 p.m., Velocity Start, SCH 2nd Floor.
UWSA Special General Meeting, Thursday, February 25, 9:00 a.m., DC 1302. Coffee and treats available at 8:45 a.m.
Master of Taxation Open House, Saturday, February 27, 10:00 a.m., Downtown Toronto.
On this week's list from the human resources department, viewable through myHRinfo:
Internal secondment opportunities, viewable on myCareer@uWaterloo:
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The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.