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Explore the new reality of immersive learning at Research Talks
Virtual reality solutions are profoundly transforming human learning and development. Find out how researchers are using virtual reality to further immersive learning at the next Research Talks.
Seating is limited so please register to attend this panel presentation on April 23 (11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) featuring:
- Neil Randall (Arts): Understanding complex issues through virtual reality narratives
- Jennifer Boger (Engineering): Using virtual reality games to promote fitness for older adults with dementia
- Ben Sainsbury (Marion Surgical): Virtual environments for surgical education
- Evan Jones (Stitch Media): Interactive and impactful storytelling through virtual reality
Research Talks is a regular series hosted by the Office of Research and supported by the Research Support Fund to provide Waterloo staff, faculty, and students with an opportunity to learn about world-class research at Waterloo. Refreshments will be provided.
President's Accolades: celebrating those who go above and beyond
Each month, the Office of the President recognizes students, faculty, staff and alumni who go above and beyond. The President’s Accolades celebrate stories of dedication, passion and contribution from our University community.
Congratulations to the University of Waterloo community members currently being recognized from March 2019:
- The Registrar's Office's "Spirit Crew" who have worked to raise funds (and spirits) in the department for 15 years;
- A team of Waterloo students who were among the winners of the NASA 2018 International Space Apps Challenge;
- Waterloo Kinesiology student Jocelyn Williams, who helped someone in need during the slippery season;
- The local chapter of Enactus Canada, who were crowned Regional Second Runner-Up at the Scotiabank Environmental Challenge and Scotiabank Youth Empowerment competition; and
- Electrical & Computer Engineering Manager of Undergraduate Studies Dave Harris, who works to improve the lives of students.
Do you know of a member of the University of Waterloo community who stands out? Submit their story and it could be featured in a future edition of the President’s Accolades.
Nominations for next month’s edition are due by April 26.
Springing forward with SEW courses
Registration is now open for the Skills for the Electronic Workplace (SEW) courses for April and May 2019.
With the launch of Workday at Waterloo, there comes new ways of registering for (or dropping out of) SEW courses:
Questions about registration, courses offered, or the training rooms should be submitted to istsew@uwaterloo.ca.
The updated list of courses is as follows:
| Course Name | Course Code | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SEW106 |
May 22 |
9 a.m. – noon |
MC2060 |
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SEW092 |
Apr 17 |
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
MC1078 |
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SEW132 |
May 9 |
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
MC1078 |
|
|
SEW126 |
May 1 |
10 a.m. – noon |
MC2060 |
|
|
SEW138 |
May 13 |
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
EC2 1021 |
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SEW146 |
Apr 30 |
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
MC2060 |
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SEW145 |
May 22 |
1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
EC2 1021 |
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SEW099 |
May 14 & 15 |
9 a.m. – noon |
MC2060 |
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SEW100 |
May 23 |
9 a.m. – noon |
MC2060 |
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SEW101 |
May 28 |
9 a.m. – noon |
MC2060 |
Please note that WCMS-related SEW courses will not be offered in April, but will resume in May. If you need to complete a training course during those months, please contact wcms@uwaterloo.ca to schedule time in our WCMS Drop-in lab, or to set up alternate arrangements outside of the regular lab hours. Alternatively, self-registration for our online course offerings is available via LEARN.
Senate meets today and other notes
The University's Senate meets today at 3:30 p.m. in NH 3407. Among the agenda items:
- Motions to adopt changes in faculty regulations in Applied Health Sciences;
- a motion to approve the addition of 5 specializations to the Master of Engineering (MEng) within the department of Systems Design Engineering effective Spring 2019;
- a motion to approve the proposed Event Management Minor in Recreation and Leisure Studies; and
- motions to make changes in academic plans in Engineering and Mathematics.
Bryan Tolson, president of the Faculty Association of University of Waterloo (FAUW), and University Librarian Beth Sandore Namachchivaya will deliver presentations to Senate.
Pictured from left to right are Bert Verriett, Pat Mihm, Dave Matthews (Burt Matthews' son) and John Kendall.
Registration for the Annual Matthews Golf Classic opens on Wednesday, April 17 at 8:30 a.m. The event will take place at the Grand Valley Golf Course on Monday, June 17, with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. $70 gets you a round of golf, a shared golf cart, boxed lunch and dinner, with $50 for golf, cart, and boxed lunch, and $25 for just the dinner.
For registration details, check out the website.