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The Copyright Act’s Notice and Notice regime: an explainer
A message from Information Systems & Technology (IST)
On January 2, 2015, the Notice and Notice regime of the Copyright Modernization Act came into force. The goal of the Notice and Notice regime is to discourage online copyright infringement.
When a copyright owner thinks that an Internet user might be infringing their copyright, they can send a notice of alleged infringement to the user's Internet service provider (ISP). Under the Notice and Notice regime, the University is considered an ISP. The Notice and Notice regime requires that the University forward notices of alleged infringement to users, and then inform the copyright owners once this has been done.
Receiving a notice does not necessarily mean that you have in fact infringed copyright or that you will be sued for copyright infringement. The Notice and Notice regime does not impose any obligations on someone who receives a notice and it does not require you to contact the copyright owner or the intermediary. The information provided by the copyright owner should help you understand the details of the alleged infringement. The IST Service Desk can also help in terms of understanding the reasons why you were forwarded a notice.
In addition to being contrary to the Copyright Act, illegal sharing of copyrighted materials is also misuse of University resources, being contrary to the Residence Terms and Conditions, and the Guidelines on use of Waterloo computing and network resources.
For additional information, see the Copyright Notice page or the Government of Canada’s Office of Consumer Affairs site.
Waterloo gets spotlight in Microsoft's co-op recruitment video
by Andreea Perescu
In a new recruitment video from Microsoft Canada, three University of Waterloo co-op students talk about why they love working for the tech giant. The video offers a sneak peak of what it’s like to have a work-term with Microsoft, and best of all, spotlights Waterloo’s highly sought-after co-op students.
In the video, the students agree that one of their favourite aspects was pitching ideas to senior Microsoft team members and getting the green light to take the projects from start to finish. “Everyone here is really invested in the co-op program,” says Chirag Sheth, one of the featured students. He pitched the idea of a co-op ambassador program and was given approval to develop it during his work term.
Their claim to fame doesn’t end there - they are also featured as models in an advertising campaign for the Bose Soundlink Mini Bluetooth Speaker. Many thanks to each of them for being such wonderful Waterloo co-op ambassadors: Chirag Sheth, Science and Business, Tina Wilton, Arts and Business, and Rhys Hollis, Recreation and Leisure (you may recall seeing an article about Hollis’ personal co-op experience at Microsoft in an August edition of the Daily Bulletin).
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AC JumpStart applications due October 14
When Calvin Chu started his fourth-year design project, he didn’t know it was going to become his career. As the CEO of Palette, Chu was able to expand his business with a $60,000 AC JumpStart award.
Chu created a customizable input device used for photo editing and software that’s changing the way users interact with the digital world. Partnering with several high profile companies like Adobe has helped Chu ship his product to more than 40 countries.
Chu is one of 20 AC JumpStart – University of Waterloo recipients who received funding to launch an innovative business. Alumni who earned their last Waterloo degree within five years and are passionate about commercializing an innovative business can apply for AC JumpStart by October 14.
Funded by FedDev Ontario and the University of Waterloo, AC JumpStart is delivered through the Accelerator Centre and provides early stage technology startups with the seed capital, mentorship, and market-readiness tools needed to build a business in today’s knowledge economy.
Toby Jenkins Applied Health Research building opens
Yesterday the University of Waterloo proudly unveiled a new addition to campus - The Toby Jenkins Applied Health Research Building.
Toby Jenkins (BES '82) and Tom Jenkins (LLD '13) donated the building at 340 Hagey Boulevard, formerly known as TechTown, in the David Johnston Research + Technology Park in 2012. The building was extensively renovated in 2014 to provide new research and laboratory space for the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences.
In celebration of this gift and to honour the renaming of the building, Jenkins, a Waterloo alumna actively involved in the community through her passion for public health, was joined by husband Tom, the University of Waterloo's Chancellor, President Feridun Hamdullahpur, Dean of Applied Health Sciences Jim Rush, and other dignitaries at the grand opening event.
The building now houses the Propel Centre for Population Health Research, the International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project, and the new Centre for Community, Clinical and Applied Research Excellence (CCCARE).
CCCARE is a unique facility that will integrate research and community programs to develop new health interventions. Specific research projects will focus on exercise for health and disease prevention, nutrition and health, brain training, vascular and metabolic health, injury prevention, and maximizing of mobility and prevention of falls. The facility will house one of the most comprehensive collections of equipment in the country.
The Toby Jenkins Applied Health Research Building has opened its doors, and is already home to a diverse assortment of health related research and clinical applications which focus on accelerating and improving the health and well-being impacts of individuals, communities and populations.
High Risk Flu Clinics and other notes
Health Services will be hosting its annual High Risk Flu Clinics as well as the UW Community Flu Clinics in partnership with Region of Waterloo Public Health this year.
Those people eligible for the high risk clinics include:
- Children, 6 to 59 months in age;
- Pregnant women;
- People with chronic health conditions (and their household contacts);
- Aboriginal Peoples;
- Residents of Long Term Care facilities;
- People older than 65 years; and
- Healthcare and childcare providers.
The High Risk Flu Clinics will take place in Health Services 1101 on October 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 31 and November 1 and 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The UW Community Flu Clinics are scheduled to take place on November 8, 9 and 10 in the Student Life Centre.
Wondering where all the students are? To paraphrase Ross Geller, they're on a break! Yesterday and today are Fall Break Study Days. Students will return to classes Thursday and Friday this week.
Employers on campus next week hosting employer information sessions include Aviva Canada, Hootsuite Media Inc., Visier, Cockroach Labs, Travelers Canada, Cisco, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Citi Canada, SapientNitro, Adroll Inc., Snapchat, Autodesk, General Motors, and Snowflake Computing. Visit the employer information sessions calendar for more details.