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Community forum recordings now available
Following the hate-motivated attack in Hagey Hall, President Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Academic and Provost Jim Rush, and Vice-President, Administration and Finance Jacinda Reitsma welcomed members of the University community to participate in two Community Forums on Monday, July 17. Topics included safety on the University's campuses, the institution’s response to the attack, and how the University community can heal and move forward productively in its wake. These forums were a venue for students, faculty, staff and postdocs to ask questions openly.
The video recordings of the forum events, as well as detailed Question and Answer summaries are now available on the University Relations website. Staff in University Relations continue to work through the questions that were submitted in advance, during and after the forums, and will update the Q&A section in the coming days.
Celebrating excellence in online teaching
A message from the Centre for Extended Learning (CEL).
Every year the Office of the Associate Vice-President, Academic and the Centre for Extended Learning recognize the great work that Waterloo’s instructors are doing in the virtual classroom. Please help us identify these remarkable people by nominating an instructor or an online course author.
Were you a student in a fully online (ONLN) course this term? If you had an exceptional experience in your online course, consider nominating your instructor for the Online Teaching Award.
Students, teaching assistants, instructors, chairs, directors and deans can also submit nominations for the Online Course Design Award.
The University of Waterloo’s Online Teaching Awards recognize teaching and course design excellence in fully online undergraduate or graduate-level courses. Check out our previous award winners.
Nominations for this year’s awards, which include the Fall 2022, Winter 2023 and Spring 2023 academic terms, must be received by August 31, 2023.
End of term concerts begin and other notes
The University Choir will be performing at a special event entitled E vocibus unum on Saturday, July 22.
Directed by Liska Jetchick, the 50-voice choir will perform Francesco Durante’s Magnificat, and also showcase works by Arvo Pärt, Giedrus Svaianis, Jim Papoulis, and many more.
The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. at First United Church located at 16 William Street. Tickets are $10 general admission, and $5 for students. Tickets are available at the door.
Orchestra@Uwaterloo is performing its end-of-term concert, Mozart and the writhing dragon, on Sunday, July 23. Directed by well-known local musician Daniel Warren, this 40 member orchestra will play the following pieces:
- Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, with soloist Ryan Yang;
- Mozart, overture to the impresario; and
- Beethoven symphony #2.
The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church in UpTown Waterloo. Admission is free and tickets will be available at the door or from Orchestra members.
Interested in learning more about Social Innovators In Training (SIIT)? Join GreenHouse at United College in learning more about the 10-week program happening this fall term. "We will answer all your burning questions about how SIIT is the perfect fit for you," says a note from GreenHouse. "You will get to hear from our student innovators and ask them any questions you may have about GreenHouse!"
The online lunch and learn event takes place on July 26 at 12 noon. Check out the sign-up page to register.
Link of the day
When and Where
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.
Half Price Climbing and Fitness Membership for the remainder of the term. Purchase now.
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.
E vocibus unum: The University Choir, Saturday, July 22, 7:30 p.m., First United Church, 16 William Street, Waterloo. Tickets $10/$5 students. Tickets available at the door.
Land Skills for Wellness and Sustainability Project, Nature Weaving, Sunday, July 23, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mozart and the writhing dragon: Orchestra@UWaterloo end of term concert, Sunday, July 23, 7:30 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church. Free admission.
Food Truck Wednesday brought you by UW Food Services, Wednesday, July 26, 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Arts Quad.
NEW - What is Social Innovators In Training? Wednesday, July 26, 12 noon, Zoom. Register now.
Retirement open house for Shirley Lokker, Wednesday, July 26, 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., E2 1772 (Engineering Undergraduate Office) Light refreshments will be served.
You don't know what you don't know Part 2 (virtual workshop), Wednesday, July 26, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Shad Waterloo 2023 Open Day Exhibits, Thursday, July 27, 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Conrad Grebel Great Hall.
CAUGHT: Film screening and community building reception,Thursday, July 27, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Historical Inquiries: Illuminating the Past Through Student Symposium, Thursday, July 27, 5:00 p.m., HH 117 (MacKirdy Reading Room) or via Zoom. View the sign-up sheet.
Systems Design Engineering Alumni Virtual Roundtables,Thursday, July 27, 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., Zoom.
Rock Your Thesis, Friday, July 28, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Office of Sustainability BioBlitz, Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29, main campus.
Summer in the City: Jazz Ensemble Concert, Sunday, July 30, 2:00 p.m., Conrad Grebel University College Great Hall (Room 1111). $10/$5 students & seniors. Reception to follow. Tickets available at the door.
Instrumental Chamber Ensemble Concert, Sunday, July 30, 7:30 p.m., Conrad Grebel University College, Chapel. Free admission, reception to follow.
Make-up day for May 23, Tuesday, August 1.
Classes and lectures end, Tuesday, August 1.
Bobbie Chew Bigby - Indigenous Internationalism: journeys of meaningful connections between countries, communities, and cultures,Tuesday, August 1, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., EXP 1689.
Pre-examination study days, Wednesday, August 2 and Thursday, August 3.
Final examination period, Friday, August 4 to Saturday, August 19.
August Civic Holiday, Monday, August 7, most University operations and buildings closed.
Land Skills for Wellness and Sustainability Project, Herbals for Managing Stress, Tuesday, August 8, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Music Ensemble Auditions start on Wednesday, September 6.
When and Where to get support
Check out the support listings for faculty, staff and students.