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A message from James W.E. Rush, Vice-President, Academic & Provost. This is an excerpt of a message posted to the University's homepage.
In the wake of this shocking hate-motivated, gender-based violence on our campus, our community came together Thursday afternoon in the Arts Quad to stand in solidarity against gender-based violence and all other forms of hatred and bigotry.
The gathering was live streamed and is available online for you to view.
Read individual Tweet on Twitter
Thank you for the care and compassion you have already shown to each other. Don’t stop reaching out and connecting, we all need one another right now.
Read the full statement from the Provost
A message from Michael Dorr, Associate Vice-President, Marketing and Brand Strategy.
Earlier this week, I was full of pride as the University of Waterloo wrapped Pride month with so many optimistic symbols of 2SLGBTQIA+ belonging across campus. Now, after the violent events of the past 48 hours at the University of Waterloo, I am heartsick and horrified.
As we move forward and start to heal as a community, I believe that initiatives like Pride take on a deeper meaning of resilience and represent an urgent protest against hate, intolerance, and violence.
I stand with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community of Waterloo and specifically those who are transgender, two-spirited, non-conforming, and women. I extend my heartfelt support to those who experienced the trauma of Wednesday’s events.
This year’s Pride efforts have prompted some to ask, “why now?” or “why is Waterloo making such a visible effort this year?” Here are a few of the many reasons:
Thank you to the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism, the Office of Indigenous Relations, WUSA and GLOW, UWaterloo Life, Plant Operations, Special Constable Service, and more, for helping to guide and support these efforts.
There has been an outpouring of positive response both on campus and online from not only the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, but from all people who may have been the target of hate, and their allies, sharing their appreciation and asking for more. There may have been some challenges along the way, and while this was disheartening at times, it served as an urgent reminder why visibility matters and why Pride is a message worth amplifying.
By Monika Terzic.
Retirement is a new chapter of life that brings freedom and fulfillment. It is a time where you can look back with satisfaction and look ahead with anticipation as you fill each day with enjoyment. In the coming weeks, UW Food Services will see the departure of two of our beloved full-time staff: Karen Majaury and Rossana Frowd. We are incredibly appreciative of their hard work and dedication with UW Food Services for over 30 years and wish them all the best as they depart with us!
Karen was an instrumental part of the Catering & Events Services (CES) team and will be remembered for being a people person who enjoyed working with her clients most!
Karen began her journey with us in 1989 and in 1992, she transitioned to the role of Administrative Assistant for Catering & Event Services which she has occupied ever since! Throughout her 30+ years of service, Karen helped the advancement of the Catering & Event Services department as it grew from just a small part of Food Services to a significant portion of our organisation today.
Those who worked closely with Karen will remember her for her drive, positivity, initiative, and attention to detail. “Karen always remembered small details about our clients. This was great for building a rapport with many of them,” says Wilma Balvert, CES Supervisor, “She always enjoyed working with people most—from her clients to her coworkers”.
When asked about her plans in retirement, Karen shared that she will be volunteering at local shelters followed by travelling to some new corners of the world. She will certainly be missed, but we wish her all the best in her well-deserved retirement!
We will see yet another departure this month with Food Service Assistant, Rossana Frowd. Rossana began working with us in September 1989 until she transitioned into a full time staff member in October 1991. Since then, Rossana has been a beloved member of our UW Food Services team. Her official retirement date is July 1 so make sure to wish her well before she goes!
“Rossana is a very passionate and loyal employee. She always has a positive attitude and enthusiasm which she shares daily with both her co-workers and our customers” says Tracey Ryan, Operations Manager for Area D. Her coworkers shared a similar sentiment with one worker stating that Rossana, “Creates a whirlwind of activity around her—she never stops! If it’s not busy, she will find things to keep herself busy and gets others who do not display such initiative to join on in”.
UW Food Services Assistant Director Deb Harrison has said that “Rossana has always put our customers first. She develops a great connection with those who are served by her”. When asked about who will remember her most, Tracey shared that “Staff in buildings where she has worked all ask for her whenever she is off. She will be missed by many across campus”. But what lies ahead for Rosanna in her departure?
When asked about her retirement plans, Rossana revealed that she plans to visit her family in Mexico for the summer. Rosanna will be remembered by UW Food Services for her positive spirit, her hardwork and her impeccable customer service. We wish her all the best in her next chapter!
The Gender and Sexual Diversity Alliance have announced that they are organizing a social event for 2SLGBTQ+ faculty and staff this summer term on Thursday, July 6 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the patio/courtyard of BMH/LHI.
"There will be coffee, tea, and soft drinks, and cookies and other treats," says a note from the event organizers. "The event will be a drop-in event, so you don't have to show up at 2:00 p.m. and stay for the whole time - show up when you can and stay for as long as you like! The event is open to all 2SLGBTQ+ faculty and staff, from across the university and colleges, including post-doctoral researchers. We are not currently inviting allies to this event - we hope to schedule such an event in the future."
"The purpose of this event is to get folks together, given that we're relatively siloed in our different units, it can sometimes be hard to find one another and to find community across campus," the event organizers say. "As a note about the space - the courtyard of the Matthews/Lyle Hallman Building is fairly visible (i.e., there are windows that look from the main building to the courtyard) and is outdoors. This will therefore not be a private space - if that's a concern for you, know that we do intend to plan events where visibility is less of an issue. We also have a make-up day scheduled for the following week in case of rain. Hopefully we won't have to use that, but we'll keep you posted."
The Gender and Sexual Diversity Alliance (GSDA) is "an autonomous organization composed of students, faculty, staff and alumni whose goal is to support the interests of gender and sexual diverse groups around campus."
Tomorrow, July 1, is Canada Day, a statutory holiday marking the country's Confederation.
As an aside, can you believe it's been five years since the last full-fledged Canada Day Celebration at Columbia Lake? I'm not counting the 2019 edition, which was fireworks-only. 2018's celebration featured headliners Sloan and Fred Penner, alongside food trucks, children's activities, booths, vendors, and the slip 'n slide. It's weird that 2018 doesn't really feel like 5 years ago, but that's the pandemic for you. And next year will mark the 40th anniversary of the erstwhile institutional Canada Day festivities, which were launched by the Federation of Students (now WUSA) with the University co-sponsoring.
But that was then, and this is now, and with Canada Day falling on a weekend, the University will be closed on Monday, July 3 to mark the holiday. Many, if not most, campus operations will be closed, or have modified operating hours, during the holiday long weekend.
Print + Retail Solutions locations will be closed Monday, July 1.
Most Food Services locations will be closed Monday, with the exception of The Market at UWP, which will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The Dana Porter Library will be open Saturday, July 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and the Davis Centre will be open from 11:00 a.m. to midnight. On Monday, July 3, both Dana Porter and Davis Centre locations will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the online chat monitored from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m., and email monitored from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Check the Library's hours page for more details.
The Physical Activities Complex, CIF and Field House will all be closed from Saturday, July 1 to Monday, July 3, returning to regular operations on July 4.
As for the Student Life Centre, the building and its Turnkey Desk will be open 24/7 all the long weekend, while the Turnkey DC location will be closed on Monday, July 3.
Have a Happy Canada Day and enjoy the long weekend. The Daily Bulletin will return on Tuesday, July 4.
Warrior Recreation Registration for the spring term is now open.
Waterloo Warriors Youth Camps. Spring and Summer camps available for Boys and Girls ages 5-18. Baseball, Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Hockey and Multi-Sport and Games. Register today.
Fitness and Personal Training - Registrations now open for Personal Training and Small Group Training, as well as a Free Warrior Workout Program.
Student Health Pharmacy in the basement of the Student Life Centre is now offering Covid booster shots (Pfizer and Moderna) and flu shots. Call 519-746-4500 or extension 33784 for an appointment. Walk-ins always welcome.
2023 WACE World Conference, Wednesday, June 28 to Friday, June 30, University of Waterloo campus.
Water Institute webinar, "Social-Ecological System Orientated Value Chain: A Pathway for Vulnerability to Viability Transitions," Friday, June 30, 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., YouTube. Part of the V2V Global Partnership webinar series.
Rock Your Thesis 2: Starting to write, Friday, June 30, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Canada Day holiday, Monday, July 3, most University operations closed.
ICSN Canada Day Canoe Trip, Monday, July 3, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
NEW - Pattern Discovery and Disentanglement, a new Paradigm in Machine Learning with Dr. Andrew Wong, Tuesday, July 4, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., E7 4043.
UWCC Uncle Tetsu Bake Sale, Tuesday, July 4, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., SLC Marketplace.
NEW - Finding Funding for Your Social Venture Part 1, Wednesday, July 5, 12 noon.
Food Truck Wednesday brought you by UW Food Services, Wednesday, July 5, 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Arts Quad.
Who are the supervisors, research groups and how to find one?, Wednesday, July 5, 11:00 a.m., Zoom.
Velocity $5K semi-finals, Wednesday, July 5 and Thursday, July 6, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., QNC 0101.
WIN Seminar featuring Letícia Cruz, "Polysaccharides-based hydrogels and films containing nanocapsules for drug delivery," Thursday, July 6, 11:00 a.m., QNC 1501.
2SLGBTQ+ faculty and staff social, Thursday, July 6, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., LHS patio/courtyard. Please note the corrected location.
NEW - WUSA Co-op Connection Archery Night, Friday, July 7, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., PAC North Gym Balcony.
Women’s Centre Rise Up with Words! Poetry Slam, Friday, July 7, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., SLC Student Lounge.
Dissertation Boot Camp, Tuesday, July 11, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SOMMeRS: Southern Ontario Medical MicroRobotics Symposium, Tuesday, July 11, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Engineering 7 second floor.
WUSA Student Life Tours, Tuesday, July 11, 12 noon to 2:00 p.m.
Introduction to Spoon carving (Green Woodworking), Tuesday, July 11, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
WUSA July Special General Meeting, Tuesday, July 11, 5:00 p.m., Student Life Centre.
Engineering Day 2023, Wednesday, July 12, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., CPH courtyard.
Food Truck Wednesday brought you by UW Food Services, Wednesday, July 12, 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Arts Quad.
NEW - Finding Funding for Your Social Venture Part 2, Wednesday, July 12, 12 noon.
NEW – R+T Park Pop-Up Beer Garden, Wednesday, July 12, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., 375 Hagey Blvd.
Part-Time Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) Information Session, Wednesday, July 12, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., online.
WUSA’s Ice Cream Social, Thursday, July 13, 12 noon to 2:00 p.m., SLC Patio.
2023 Consensus @ Waterloo trivia competition, Saturday, July 15, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
NEW - United College 60thanniversary celebration, Saturday, July 15, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., UTD Green.
WUSA Student Life Tours, Tuesday, July 18, 12 noon to 2:00 p.m.
CIHR Public Community and Population Health (PH) Information Session, Tuesday, July 18, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., virtual. Register.
Systems Design Engineering Alumni Virtual Roundtables, Wednesday, July 19, 12 noon to 1:15 p.m., Zoom.
Velocity $5K Finals, Wednesday, July 19, 12 noon to 2:30 p.m., Theatre of the Arts.
Check out the support listings for faculty, staff and students.
Computer Science. Yen-Ting Yeh, "Investigating New Forms of Single-handed Physical Phone Interaction with Finger Dexterity." Supervisor, Dr. Daniel Vogel. Thesis available from MGO - mgo@uwaterloo.ca. Oral defence Tuesday, July 4, 9:00 a.m., DC 1331.
Environment, Resources and Sustainability. Melanie Goodchild, “Niigani Miinigowiziiwin (we give these gifts to the future)”. Supervisor, Dan McCarthy. Available upon request from the Faculty of Environment, Administrator, Graduate Studies. Oral defence Tuesday, July 11, 2:00 p.m.
Computer Science. Yongqiang Tian, "Assessing the Reliability of Deep Learning Applications." Supervisors. Dr. Chengnian Sun, Dr. Shing-Chi Cheung. Thesis available from MGO - mgo@uwaterloo.ca. Oral defence Thursday July 13, 9:00 p.m. EST online for UWaterloo, Friday July 14, 9:00 a.m. HKT in-person at HKUST.
Environment, Resources and Sustainability. Dilruba Fatima Sharmin, “Examining the relationship between climate change and migration and its socio-economic implications in Dhaka, Bangladesh”. Supervisor, Roy Brouwer. Available upon request from the Faculty of Environment, Administrator, Graduate Studies. Oral defence Friday, July 14, 10:00 a.m.
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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.