Editor:
Brandon Sweet
University Communications
bulletin@uwaterloo.ca
Fall 2022 Waterloo Magazine issue launches
A message from University Relations.
The Advancement and University Relations teams are proud to share the Fall 2022 issue of Waterloo Magazine: The Builders.
The fall issue illustrates how builders take many forms like entrepreneurs, technologists, educators and learners. Our alumni and campus make up a community of builders — a community of bold thinkers who strive to make a positive impact.
This fall issue is illustrated by Kathleen Fu (BAS ’17, MARCH ’20). Fu is a graduate of the University of Waterloo School of Architecture, and her current work is heavily inspired by her time studying architecture, city life and storytelling.
We hope you enjoy the issue. Please share on social media using #UWaterlooMagazine and #UWaterlooAlumni.
Help students get exam ready with the Warriors Exam Checklist
A message from the Associate Provost, Students.
As students approach final examination season, communicators across the Associate Provost, Students (APS) portfolio have collaborated on a new communications campaign, coordinating messaging across a variety of channels to support our UWaterloo students.
“Each of these units support students in unique ways as they prepare for exams, which presents an opportunity for alignment in our approach to communications” says Jennifer Halcrow, manager, digital student experience, UWaterloo Life team.
The campaign will focus on student supports before, during and after the examination period from the AccessAbility Office, Athletics and Recreation, Food Services, Campus Housing, Print and Retail Solutions, Student Success Office Campus Wellness, and led by the UWaterloo Life team. The goal is to ensure students are informed of resources and feel supported through their fall exam journey. Each department will aim to create consistent and supportive messaging across their channels and support each other’s portfolios. Look for the circular Warriors Exam Checklist icon to indicate content from this campaign.
The campaign focuses on the Warriors Exam Checklist, which includes six steps to getting exam ready:
- How to prepare
- Learn the process
- Get familiar with the spaces
- Prep your toolkit
- Beat exam stress
- Rest and recover
Student supports include peer success coaches, workshops, tutoring, academic accommodations, LEARN modules to work through study recourses, free fitness schedules, nutritional and healthy habit recommendations, mental health support, study spaces, study aids, school supplies, and more. These resources have been compiled into a news item for students to find the support they need and serves as a good resource for staff and faculty that work with students on a regular basis.
For more information about this campaign or for questions related to these resources, please contact Jennifer Halcrow, manager, digital student experience (jhalcrow@uwaterloo.ca) from the UWaterloo Life team.
Eight teams ready to pitch at the Velocity $5K finals
A message from Velocity.
With a wide range of experience and ideas, twenty-two student teams pitched their business ideas in the hopes of moving on to Velocity $5K pitch competition finals — and eight made the cut.
Over the course of two nights on November 9 and 10, each team had one representative pitch to convince the judges that their idea had enough traction to succeed. The final eight teams will take to the stage once more on November 23. Join us to support these early-stage student startup teams from within the Faculty of Arts, Engineering, Environment and Mathematics.
The eight finalists are:
- AFAIK, which maps academic knowledge for self-learners.
- Electric Boats & Regenerative Fertilizers, which makes electric boats that clean up floating debris, which we mix with used coffee grounds to make fertilizers.
- Landscape Direct, a fully online garden centre that connects our customers directly to top Canadian Growers. Enabling anyone interested in gardening to access some of the best nursery products from the comfort of their own home.
- Outseek, a financial research and analysis terminal giving investors access to innovative tools and an abundance of data at an industry-low price.
- Penspyre, which provides contextualized writing prompts that enable a book author to finish the first draft faster without writer’s block.
- RelayMD, an online platform that lets family doctors find information on medical specialists (wait times, subspecialty etc.), and make/manage outbound referrals more efficiently.
- Skipwash, which is a fast, reliable mobile laundry service designed for busy individuals.
- TrainPro, whose goal is to help people get harder, better and stronger faster. This is done by providing them with real-time guidance on technique, exercise routine and optimal muscle loading in the gym through the use of smart wearable clothing.
Event registration and information is available online. Read the full blog post with quotes from student team members.
Theatre and Performance Program's latest show is for EVERYBODY
A message from Communication Arts.
The latest production from the University's Theatre and Performance Program is entitled EVERYBODY.
Directed by award-winning Canadian actor and director Tanja Jacobs, and written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, EVERYBODY is a funny yet profound look at death and how Everybody must account for the life they lived. Reluctant to confront Death on their own, Everybody seeks the company of their friends Stuff, Kinship, Friendship, Cousinship, and Love to make the trip bearable. Through levity and reflection, the protagonists go through the same revelations as the audience does — from the relationships we form to the ways we cope with our own mortality.
The theme of chance in life and death are plentiful and amplified by an onstage lottery. In this system, six brave actors will be chosen randomly to play a different role for each performance, making the casting itself a game of chance. With 144 possible casting combinations, each performance is a truly unique experience for everybody on and off stage.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is a critically acclaimed American playwright who won the 2014 Obie Award for Best New American Play for his plays Appropriate and An Octoroon. EVERYBODY brings a sharp wit to questions as old as morality itself that’s sure to leave a lasting impression through its humour and complexity.
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the performance so the audience can engage with the installation that reflects EVERYBODY’s theatrical points of emphasis. In the theatre gallery, spectators are invited to immerse themselves in a thematic display meant to extend the world of the play to the world right in front of us.
General admission is $15, with students and seniors paying $10 and $5 for eyeGO. Call the theatre box office at 519-888-4908 for more information.
GreenHouse announces fall term winners of the Social Impact Fund
A message from the United College GreenHouse.
The Social Impact Showcase celebrates the amazing work that GreenHouse students have accomplished throughout their social innovation journeys. This term, an outstanding 13 teams pitched and 8 teams were awarded funding to support their ventures from the Social Impact Fund, established by United College.
This term students broadly focused their ventures on food systems transformation, sustainability initiatives, and inclusivity.
And the winners are…
MycoNutrients, awarded $2,500, is an Indigenous business that provides functional mushroom products to support wellbeing and is led by Evan Vandermeer, Faculty of Science. MycoNutrients was also awarded the People’s Choice Award, receiving over 25 per cent of the 1200 votes that came in and received an extra $1,000 in funding to support their venture.
Sprout Map, awarded $2,500, is optimizing the locations of community garden networks to reduce food insecurity in the Waterloo Region. Members of the Sprout Map team include Allie Landy, Phoebe Howard, Mary McPhee, and Arden White from the Faculty of Engineering.
MedMelanin, awarded $2,500, is providing a second opinion service so physicians can better meet the needs of women of colour and is led by Yvonne Osagie, Faculty of Engineering.
foodage, awarded $2,500, helps restaurants to reduce waste by predicting future demand using artificial intelligence and machine learning and is led by Osose Itua, Faculty of Engineering.
NoSUP, awarded $2,500, is developing an app to drive the Canadian food industry to introduce more plastic-free food in grocery stores and is led by Karen Farley, Faculty of Environment.
HUBour, awarded $1,500, connects newcomers to the supportss that they need to thrive in Canada. Members of the HUBour team are Kent Chin – Faculty of Arts; Miley Xu – Faculty of Environment; Leo Liu – Faculty of Science and Geoffrey Qin – Faculty of Engineering.
hope2love, awarded $1,500, is transforming food systems by connecting local farmers to consumers in Bangalore and is led by Sneha Rajeevan, Faculty of Arts.
The Chess Club, awarded $1,000, is building a more inclusive and diverse chess community and is led by Yi Lin Li, Faculty of Mathematics.
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the Fall 2022 Social Impact Showcase and thank you to over 1,200 community members who took the time to vote for their favourite venture. Cheers to our students and their continued success.
Link of the day
When and Where to get support
Students can visit the Student Success Office online for supports including academic development, international student resources, immigration consulting, leadership development, exchange and study abroad, and opportunities to get involved.
Instructors looking for targeted support for developing online components for blended learning courses, transitioning remote to fully online courses, revising current online courses, and more please visit Agile Development | Centre for Extended Learning | University of Waterloo (uwaterloo.ca).
Faculty, staff, post-doc and graduate student instructors can find upcoming teaching and learning workshops, self-directed modules and recordings of previous events on Centre for Teaching Excellence Workshops and Events page.
Instructors can access the EdTech Hub to find support on Waterloo’s centrally supported EdTech tools. The Hub is supported by members of IST’s Instructional Technologies and Media Services, Centre for Teaching Excellence, Centre for Extended Learning and subject matter experts from other campus areas.
Supports are available for employees returning to campus. Visit IST’s Hybrid Work and Technology guidelines and workplace protocols to assist with the transition.
Students with permanent, temporary and suspected disabilities and disabling conditions (medical conditions, injuries, or trauma from discrimination, violence, or oppression) can register with AccessAbility Services for academic accommodations (classroom accommodations, testing accommodations, milestone accommodations).
Instructors can visit AccessAbility Services' Faculty and Staff web page for information about the Instructor/Faculty role in the accommodation process. Instructors/Faculty members are legally required to accommodate students with disabilities. AccessAbility Services (AAS) is here to help you understand your obligations, and to offer services and resources to help you facilitate accommodations.
The Writing and Communication Centre has in-person and virtual services to support grad and undergrad students, postdocs and faculty with any writing or communication project. Services include one-to-one appointments, drop-ins at Dana Porter Library, online workshops, writing groups, English conversation practice, and custom in-class workshops.
Research Ethics: Find yourself with an ethical question, unsure if your work requires an ethics review, or need advice about putting together a research ethics application? Reach out to one of our friendly staff by booking a consultation or email us with your questions.
Co-op students can get help finding a job and find supports to successfully work remotely, develop new skills, access wellness and career information, and contact a co-op or career advisor.
The Centre for Career Action (CCA) has services and programs to support undergrads, grad students, postdocs, alumni, and employees in figuring out what they value, what they’re good at, and how to access meaningful work, co-op, volunteer, or graduate/professional school opportunities. Questions about CCA's services? Live chat, call 519-888-4047, or stop by our front desk in the Tatham Centre 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Drop-in to in-person Warrior Study Halls on Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in DC and DP. Join a Peer Success Coach to set goals and work independently or in groups each week.
Renison's English Language Institute continues to offer virtual events and workshops to help students practice their English language skills.
If you feel overwhelmed or anxious and need to talk to somebody, please contact the University’s Campus Wellness services, either Health Services or Counselling Services. You can also contact the University's Centre for Mental Health Research and Treatment. Good2Talk is a post-secondary student helpline available to all students.
The Library is here to help, both in person and online. Our spaces are open for access to book stacks, study space, computers and printers, and the IST Help Desk. For in-depth support, meet one-to-one with Librarians, Special Collections & Archives and Geospatial Centre staff. Access our resources online for anywhere, anytime learning and research. Full details on current services and hours are available on the Library’s COVID-19 Update webpage.
The Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo (FAUW) continues to advocate for its members. Check out the FAUW blog for more information.
The University of Waterloo Staff Association (UWSA) continues to advocate for its members. Check out the UWSA blog for more information.
The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) supports all members of the University of Waterloo campus community who have experienced, or been impacted, by sexual violence. This includes all students, staff, faculty and visitors on the main campus, the satellite campuses, and at the affiliated and federated Waterloo Institutes and Colleges. For support, email: svpro@uwaterloo.ca or visit the SVPRO website.
The Office of Indigenous Relations is a central hub that provides guidance, support, and resources to all Indigenous and non-Indigenous campus community members and oversees the University's Indigenization strategy.
The Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre, based at United College, provides support and resources for Indigenous students, and educational outreach programs for the broader community, including lectures, and events.
WUSA supports for students:
Peer support - MATES, Glow Centre, RAISE, Women’s Centre - Click on one of the links to book an appointment either in person or online for the term.
Food Support Service food hampers are currently available from the Turnkey Desk 24/7 in the Student Life Centre. Drop-off locations are also open again in SLC, DC, DP, SCH, and all residences.
Co-op Connection all available online.
Centre for Academic Policy Support - CAPS is here to assist Waterloo undergraduates throughout their experience in navigating academic policy in the instances of filing petitions, grievances and appeals. Please contact them at caps@wusa.ca.
WUSA Student Legal Protection Program - Seeking legal counsel can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time facing a legal issue. The legal assistance helpline provides quick access to legal advice in any area of law, including criminal. Just call 1-833-202-4571.
Empower Me is a confidential mental health and wellness service that connects students with qualified counsellors 24/7. They can be reached at 1-833-628-5589.
GSA-UW supports for graduate students:
The Graduate Student Association (GSA-UW) supports students’ academic and social experience and promotes their well-being.
Advising and Support - The GSA advises graduate students experiencing challenges and can help with navigating university policies & filing a grievance, appeal, or petition.
Mental Health covered by the Health Plan - The GSA Health Plan now has an 80 per cent coverage rate (up to $800/year) for Mental Health Practitioners. Your plan includes coverage for psychologists, registered social workers, psychotherapists, and clinical counselors.
Dental Care - The GSA Dental Plan covers 60 to 70 per cent of your dental costs and by visiting dental professionals who are members of the Studentcare Networks, you can receive an additional 20 to 30 per cent coverage.
Student Legal Protection Program - Your GSA fees give you access to unlimited legal advice, accessible via a toll-free helpline: +1-833-202-4571. This advice covers topics including housing disputes, employment disputes, and disputes with an academic institution.
The Graduate House: Open Monday to Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. We’re open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members. The Graduate House is a community space run by the GSA-UW. We’re adding new items to the menu. Graduate students who paid their fees can get discounts and free coffee.
When and Where
Warriors vs. Laurier Blood Donation Battle. Join our “Waterloo Warriors” team on the Blood.ca website or app. #ItsInYouToGive
Warriors Game Day Tickets and Season Passes, on sale now. Cheer on your Warriors W/M Basketball, Football W/M Hockey and W/M Volleyball teams at home during the 2022-23 season. Purchase today.
Free Staff Workouts, Tuesdays and Thursdays until December 22, 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Bootcamp-style classes in the CIF Field House and PAC. Open to all staff and supported by the Staff Excellence Fund. Find out more/register now.
Flu shots available at Student Health Pharmacy, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., dial ext. 33784 for info.
Friesen Lecture with Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, “Contributions to Viral Hepatitis: Vaccine Task Force and COVID-19,” Thursday, November 17, 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon, registration is required to attend in person or virtually.
C–H Functionalization and Catalytic Cascade Reactions in the Synthesis of Heterocycles featuring Dr. Huck Grover, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Memorial University, Thursday, November 17,2:30 p.m., C2-361 (Reading Room).
Warriors Volleyball Home Opener vs. Brock, Friday,November 18, (W) 6:00 p.m., (M) 8:00 p.m., Carl Totzke Court, PAC. Warriors (Youth) Day (First 10 local league teams to rsvp WarriorsTickets@uwaterloo.ca will receive free admission), Residence Day. Purchase Tickets.
Institutional Research Data Management (RDM) Strategy town hall, Monday, November 21, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., please register to attend in person (Enterprise Theatre – Room 1111 in EC5) or virtually (MS Teams Live).
WaterTalk: Does the framing matter? On dissent, consensus, and scientific controversies in policy-relevant research, presented by Gunilla Öberg. Monday, November 21, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., DC 1302. Reception to follow.
Senate meeting, Monday, November 21, 3:30 p.m., NH3407.
“We Remember: A Candlelight Vigil to Remember Lost Loved Ones”, Monday, November 21, 7:00 p.m., St. Jerome’ s University Chapel (SJ1).
NEW - WaterLeadership: Sharing Science | Effective Presentations, presented by Elise Vist. Tuesday, November 22, 12:30 p.m. in DC 1304.
NEW - The Games Institute presents A Panel Discussion on Games and Education, Tuesday, November 22, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., EC1 and virtually on Teams.
NEW - Singapore information-sharing session, Tuesday, November 22, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (hybrid), location TBD. Email Waterloo International for meeting link and more details.
NEW - CIHR Health Services Evaluation & Interventions Research virtual information session, Wednesday, November 23, 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m., Zoom. Registration link.
NEW - Scholars at Risk membership meeting, Wednesday, November 23, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Teams. Email Waterloo International for meeting link.
PhD oral defences
Physics and Astronomy. Finnian Gray, “Symmetries in Black Hole Spacetimes.” Supervisors, Dr. Robert Mann and Dr. David Kubiznak. Please visit the Faculty of Science Thesis Submission Notices website for details on requesting a copy. Oral defence Thursday, November 24, 9:30 a.m., remote via MS Teams.
Computer Science. Zhenyu (Alister) Liao, "Improved Bayesian Network Structure Learning in the Model Averaging Paradigm." Supervisor, Dr. Peter Van Beek. Thesis available from MGO - mgo@uwaterloo.ca. Oral defence Thursday, December 1, 2:00 p.m., online.
Physics and Astronomy. Prathamesh Tamhane, “Re-visiting the Radio-Mechanical Feedback in Brightest Cluster Galaxies.” Supervisor, Dr. Brian McNamara. Please visit the Faculty of Science Thesis Submission Notices website for details on requesting a copy. Oral defence Monday, December 5, 9:30 a.m., PHY 352.
Chemistry. MoMo Zandieh, “Metal-mediated Adsorption of DNA Oligonucleotides onto Polymeric Materials.” Supervisor, Dr. Juewen Liu. Please visit the Faculty of Science Thesis Submission Notices website for details on requesting a copy. Oral defence Monday, December 5, 2:00 p.m., C2 361.
Earth and Environmental Sciences. Gabriel Sombini Dos Santos, “Petrology, Tectonic Setting, and Regional Implications of the Ophiolitic Liuyuan Complex, NW China.” Supervisors, Dr. Shoufa Lin, Dr. Cees van Staal. Please visit the Faculty of Science Thesis Submission Notices website for details on requesting a copy. Oral defence Tuesday, December 6, 10:00 a.m., remote via MS Teams.
Geography and Environmental Management. Fraser King, “Developing a radar-based machine learning snowfall retrieval." Supervisor, Dr. Chris Fletcher. Available upon request from the Faculty of Environment, Administrator, Graduate Studies. Oral defence Thursday, December 8, 1:00 p.m.
Editor:
Brandon Sweet
University Communications
bulletin@uwaterloo.ca
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Link of the day
When and Where to get support
Students can visit the Student Success Office online for supports including academic development, international student resources, immigration consulting, leadership development, exchange and study abroad, and opportunities to get involved.
Instructors looking for targeted support for developing online components for blended learning courses, transitioning remote to fully online courses, revising current online courses, and more please visit Agile Development | Centre for Extended Learning | University of Waterloo (uwaterloo.ca).
Faculty, staff, post-doc and graduate student instructors can find upcoming teaching and learning workshops, self-directed modules and recordings of previous events on Centre for Teaching Excellence Workshops and Events page.
Instructors can access the EdTech Hub to find support on Waterloo’s centrally supported EdTech tools. The Hub is supported by members of IST’s Instructional Technologies and Media Services, Centre for Teaching Excellence, Centre for Extended Learning and subject matter experts from other campus areas.
Supports are available for employees returning to campus. Visit IST’s Hybrid Work and Technology guidelines and workplace protocols to assist with the transition.
Students with permanent, temporary and suspected disabilities and disabling conditions (medical conditions, injuries, or trauma from discrimination, violence, or oppression) can register with AccessAbility Services for academic accommodations (classroom accommodations, testing accommodations, milestone accommodations).
Instructors can visit AccessAbility Services' Faculty and Staff web page for information about the Instructor/Faculty role in the accommodation process. Instructors/Faculty members are legally required to accommodate students with disabilities. AccessAbility Services (AAS) is here to help you understand your obligations, and to offer services and resources to help you facilitate accommodations.
The Writing and Communication Centre has in-person and virtual services to support grad and undergrad students, postdocs and faculty with any writing or communication project. Services include one-to-one appointments, drop-ins at Dana Porter Library, online workshops, writing groups, English conversation practice, and custom in-class workshops.
Research Ethics: Find yourself with an ethical question, unsure if your work requires an ethics review, or need advice about putting together a research ethics application? Reach out to one of our friendly staff by booking a consultation or email us with your questions.
Co-op students can get help finding a job and find supports to successfully work remotely, develop new skills, access wellness and career information, and contact a co-op or career advisor.
The Centre for Career Action (CCA) has services and programs to support undergrads, grad students, postdocs, alumni, and employees in figuring out what they value, what they’re good at, and how to access meaningful work, co-op, volunteer, or graduate/professional school opportunities. Questions about CCA's services? Live chat, call 519-888-4047, or stop by our front desk in the Tatham Centre 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Drop-in to in-person Warrior Study Halls on Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in DC and DP. Join a Peer Success Coach to set goals and work independently or in groups each week.
Renison's English Language Institute continues to offer virtual events and workshops to help students practice their English language skills.
If you feel overwhelmed or anxious and need to talk to somebody, please contact the University’s Campus Wellness services, either Health Services or Counselling Services. You can also contact the University's Centre for Mental Health Research and Treatment. Good2Talk is a post-secondary student helpline available to all students.
The Library is here to help, both in person and online. Our spaces are open for access to book stacks, study space, computers and printers, and the IST Help Desk. For in-depth support, meet one-to-one with Librarians, Special Collections & Archives and Geospatial Centre staff. Access our resources online for anywhere, anytime learning and research. Full details on current services and hours are available on the Library’s COVID-19 Update webpage.
The Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo (FAUW) continues to advocate for its members. Check out the FAUW blog for more information.
The University of Waterloo Staff Association (UWSA) continues to advocate for its members. Check out the UWSA blog for more information.
The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) supports all members of the University of Waterloo campus community who have experienced, or been impacted, by sexual violence. This includes all students, staff, faculty and visitors on the main campus, the satellite campuses, and at the affiliated and federated Waterloo Institutes and Colleges. For support, email: svpro@uwaterloo.ca or visit the SVPRO website.
The Office of Indigenous Relations is a central hub that provides guidance, support, and resources to all Indigenous and non-Indigenous campus community members and oversees the University's Indigenization strategy.
The Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre, based at United College, provides support and resources for Indigenous students, and educational outreach programs for the broader community, including lectures, and events.
WUSA supports for students:
Peer support - MATES, Glow Centre, RAISE, Women’s Centre - Click on one of the links to book an appointment either in person or online for the term.
Food Support Service food hampers are currently available from the Turnkey Desk 24/7 in the Student Life Centre. Drop-off locations are also open again in SLC, DC, DP, SCH, and all residences.
Co-op Connection all available online.
Centre for Academic Policy Support - CAPS is here to assist Waterloo undergraduates throughout their experience in navigating academic policy in the instances of filing petitions, grievances and appeals. Please contact them at caps@wusa.ca.
WUSA Student Legal Protection Program - Seeking legal counsel can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time facing a legal issue. The legal assistance helpline provides quick access to legal advice in any area of law, including criminal. Just call 1-833-202-4571.
Empower Me is a confidential mental health and wellness service that connects students with qualified counsellors 24/7. They can be reached at 1-833-628-5589.
GSA-UW supports for graduate students:
The Graduate Student Association (GSA-UW) supports students’ academic and social experience and promotes their well-being.
Advising and Support - The GSA advises graduate students experiencing challenges and can help with navigating university policies & filing a grievance, appeal, or petition.
Mental Health covered by the Health Plan - The GSA Health Plan now has an 80 per cent coverage rate (up to $800/year) for Mental Health Practitioners. Your plan includes coverage for psychologists, registered social workers, psychotherapists, and clinical counselors.
Dental Care - The GSA Dental Plan covers 60 to 70 per cent of your dental costs and by visiting dental professionals who are members of the Studentcare Networks, you can receive an additional 20 to 30 per cent coverage.
Student Legal Protection Program - Your GSA fees give you access to unlimited legal advice, accessible via a toll-free helpline: +1-833-202-4571. This advice covers topics including housing disputes, employment disputes, and disputes with an academic institution.
The Graduate House: Open Monday to Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. We’re open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members. The Graduate House is a community space run by the GSA-UW. We’re adding new items to the menu. Graduate students who paid their fees can get discounts and free coffee.
When and Where
Warriors vs. Laurier Blood Donation Battle. Join our “Waterloo Warriors” team on the Blood.ca website or app. #ItsInYouToGive
Warriors Game Day Tickets and Season Passes, on sale now. Cheer on your Warriors W/M Basketball, Football W/M Hockey and W/M Volleyball teams at home during the 2022-23 season. Purchase today.
Free Staff Workouts, Tuesdays and Thursdays until December 22, 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Bootcamp-style classes in the CIF Field House and PAC. Open to all staff and supported by the Staff Excellence Fund. Find out more/register now.
Flu shots available at Student Health Pharmacy, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., dial ext. 33784 for info.
Friesen Lecture with Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, “Contributions to Viral Hepatitis: Vaccine Task Force and COVID-19,” Thursday, November 17, 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon, registration is required to attend in person or virtually.
C–H Functionalization and Catalytic Cascade Reactions in the Synthesis of Heterocycles featuring Dr. Huck Grover, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Memorial University, Thursday, November 17,2:30 p.m., C2-361 (Reading Room).
Warriors Volleyball Home Opener vs. Brock, Friday,November 18, (W) 6:00 p.m., (M) 8:00 p.m., Carl Totzke Court, PAC. Warriors (Youth) Day (First 10 local league teams to rsvp WarriorsTickets@uwaterloo.ca will receive free admission), Residence Day. Purchase Tickets.
Institutional Research Data Management (RDM) Strategy town hall, Monday, November 21, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., please register to attend in person (Enterprise Theatre – Room 1111 in EC5) or virtually (MS Teams Live).
WaterTalk: Does the framing matter? On dissent, consensus, and scientific controversies in policy-relevant research, presented by Gunilla Öberg. Monday, November 21, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., DC 1302. Reception to follow.
Senate meeting, Monday, November 21, 3:30 p.m., NH3407.
“We Remember: A Candlelight Vigil to Remember Lost Loved Ones”, Monday, November 21, 7:00 p.m., St. Jerome’ s University Chapel (SJ1).
NEW - WaterLeadership: Sharing Science | Effective Presentations, presented by Elise Vist. Tuesday, November 22, 12:30 p.m. in DC 1304.
NEW - The Games Institute presents A Panel Discussion on Games and Education, Tuesday, November 22, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., EC1 and virtually on Teams.
NEW - Singapore information-sharing session, Tuesday, November 22, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (hybrid), location TBD. Email Waterloo International for meeting link and more details.
NEW - CIHR Health Services Evaluation & Interventions Research virtual information session, Wednesday, November 23, 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m., Zoom. Registration link.
NEW - Scholars at Risk membership meeting, Wednesday, November 23, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Teams. Email Waterloo International for meeting link.
PhD oral defences
Physics and Astronomy. Finnian Gray, “Symmetries in Black Hole Spacetimes.” Supervisors, Dr. Robert Mann and Dr. David Kubiznak. Please visit the Faculty of Science Thesis Submission Notices website for details on requesting a copy. Oral defence Thursday, November 24, 9:30 a.m., remote via MS Teams.
Computer Science. Zhenyu (Alister) Liao, "Improved Bayesian Network Structure Learning in the Model Averaging Paradigm." Supervisor, Dr. Peter Van Beek. Thesis available from MGO - mgo@uwaterloo.ca. Oral defence Thursday, December 1, 2:00 p.m., online.
Physics and Astronomy. Prathamesh Tamhane, “Re-visiting the Radio-Mechanical Feedback in Brightest Cluster Galaxies.” Supervisor, Dr. Brian McNamara. Please visit the Faculty of Science Thesis Submission Notices website for details on requesting a copy. Oral defence Monday, December 5, 9:30 a.m., PHY 352.
Chemistry. MoMo Zandieh, “Metal-mediated Adsorption of DNA Oligonucleotides onto Polymeric Materials.” Supervisor, Dr. Juewen Liu. Please visit the Faculty of Science Thesis Submission Notices website for details on requesting a copy. Oral defence Monday, December 5, 2:00 p.m., C2 361.
Earth and Environmental Sciences. Gabriel Sombini Dos Santos, “Petrology, Tectonic Setting, and Regional Implications of the Ophiolitic Liuyuan Complex, NW China.” Supervisors, Dr. Shoufa Lin, Dr. Cees van Staal. Please visit the Faculty of Science Thesis Submission Notices website for details on requesting a copy. Oral defence Tuesday, December 6, 10:00 a.m., remote via MS Teams.
Geography and Environmental Management. Fraser King, “Developing a radar-based machine learning snowfall retrieval." Supervisor, Dr. Chris Fletcher. Available upon request from the Faculty of Environment, Administrator, Graduate Studies. Oral defence Thursday, December 8, 1:00 p.m.