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As the 60th anniversary beckons, a word about events
2017 marks a significant year of pride and celebration at the University of Waterloo. Students, faculty, staff, retirees, alumni, donors, and community all play a role in joining in the year’s activities.
While there are a number of “marquee” events led on behalf of the President during 2017, including the January 9 Beyond 60 kickoff lecture, all campus partners are invited to consider hosting celebrations of their own to mark the institution's anniversary.
Members of the University community are encouraged to get creative with their activities and events during the 2017 year and put a 60th anniversary spin on things wherever possible.
According to a handy checklist produced by Community Relations and Events, a 60th Anniversary event should:
- Align with University of Waterloo’s brand and values;
- Speak to areas of institutional strength or pride;
- Build pride in and awareness of Waterloo’s history;
- Create excitement/ engagement for Waterloo’s future; and
- Inspire pride in accomplishments of members of the University community.
So, what does a 60th Anniversary event look like?
It will use the 60th anniversary logo, as outlined in the logo guidelines, on items such as:
- the invitation;
- registration;
- décor;
- banners; and
- slides.
The program or proceedings would include speeches and materials that are embedded with 60th key messages, such as:
- videos;
- senior leadership participation; and
- engagement opportunities (soliciting memories; predictions for the future).
The Innovation 60 website contains numerous resources for event planners. Registering the event online is a great way of making sure that University Relations and the 60th Anniversary committee can help promote the event across campus.
If you are looking for ideas or need advice, please contact Community Relations and Events by sending an email to community.relations@uwaterloo.ca.
First Person Scholar is hiring
Have a passion for games? Want to be part of an editorial team? FirstPersonScholar.com is a games studies publication based at University of Waterloo's Games Institute looking for copy editors starting at the beginning of winter term. While the time commitment for this job is minimal, it does require flexibility and frequent participation in FPS culture and communication channels. Previous editing experience is not required, but an interest in games and/or games culture is a must. Interested applicants may fill out the online form. Applications are due on Monday, January 2, 2017.
First Person Scholar is an initiative of The Games Institute and IMMERSe. The University of Waterloo Games Institute conducts research on the impact of games and game-related technologies and interactions with people, focused on understanding the compelling user engagement that games deliver in various fields. Research spans the breadth of disciplines, from the humanities and social sciences through engineering and computer science, via research network joining multiple universities and industry partners.
Remembering Clifford Blake
The Department of Management Sciences is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Professor Clifford Blake.
Cliff received a BASc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo in 1975, an MS in Applied Behavioural Sciences from John Hopkins University in 1984, and a PhD in Management Sciences from the University of Waterloo in 1993.
Cliff joined the Department of Management Sciences in July 1988 until his retirement in April 2007. During this period, he was a Lecturer then Program Director of the Masters of Management Sciences online program.
"He will always be remembered as a key contributor to Online Education at UW and in Management Sciences," says a statement from the department. "He continued to teach online after his retirement. His last course was taught during the Fall 2016 term."
Cliff is survived by his wife Norma and two daughters Shanta Araya and Tamara Smith and their families.
The visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home in Waterloo on Wednesday, December 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday, December 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Waterloo followed by a service to celebrate Professor Blake's life in the church sanctuary at 11:00 a.m.