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Waterloo sets a new goal for the Global Emergency Student Relief Fund
By Megan Vander Woude. This article was originally published on Waterloo News.
Every day, we see headlines about natural disasters, political unrest, conflict and other difficult circumstances that disrupt lives around the world. For many, those disruptions include impede their education.
On August 1, 2023, the University of Waterloo embarked on an appeal to help students whose education has been interrupted. Our goal is ambitious: to raise $100,000 to the Global Emergency Student Relief Fund by September 30. Gifts to the fund ensure that students from around the world can continue their education in a safe and supportive environment at UWaterloo. The fund helps to cover costs associated with hosting undergraduate and graduate students, including tuition, accommodation, essential travel and academic activities.
The Global Emergency Student Relief Fund first launched in 2022. With its first fundraising appeal, our donor community generously contributed more than $133,000. Thanks to their support, the University welcomed 34 students from Ukraine, whose studies were interrupted by the ongoing war in their country.
For graduate student Antonina Rudakova, studying at Waterloo is a dream: "Without donors to this fund, I couldn’t even leave my country. They took care of our flight, our accommodation, they gave us this opportunity, which is unbelievable. It’s like a dream!"
With the current appeal, we can extend the same opportunity to students across the globe. The University of Waterloo can be more than a school — we can offer a second chance for students to gain the education they need to build fruitful careers.
We hope you’ll join us.
Support the Global Emergency Student Relief Fund
Celebrating Dr. Paul Stolee's retirement
A message from the Faculty of Health.
Please join the School of Public Health Sciences in celebrating Dr. Paul Stolee’s successful career and upcoming retirement on September 19 at 3:30 p.m. Stolee was most recently director of the Geriatric Health Systems research group and the Network for Aging Research. He has been a professor in the School since 2008, served as Acting Dean of Applied Health Sciences in 2018-19 and is a University of Waterloo graduate (PhD ‘96).
A presentation and speeches will be held in EXP 1686 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., followed by a reception in the second-floor foyer of EXP from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
We encourage in-person attendance to honour Stolee’s accomplishments and contributions to the School, Faculty of Health and the University of Waterloo, but virtual attendance is also available. Please RSVP to let us know if you will be joining online or in-person.
If you would like to leave Stolee a heartfelt message, you can sign the group card starting your sentence with “I remember when...”
Link of the day
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
When and Where
Warriors Game Day Tickets: Season Passes, Black and Gold Alumni Passes and Single Game Tickets now available for the 2023-24 varsity season. Purchase your tickets today!
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.
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.
Final examination period, Friday, August 4 to Saturday, August 19.
Ontario Mennonite Music Camp, Sunday, August 13 to Friday, August 25, Conrad Grebel University College.
Celebrating 50 years - Renison Residence Reunion, Friday, August 25 to Sunday, August 27.
Co-operative work term ends, Friday, August 25.
Waterloo Pharmacy Annual Alumni and Friends Golf Invitational + Dinner, Monday, August 28, Grey Silo Golf Course.
International Student Orientation, Thursday, August 31.
Fall first-year Residence Move-In, Thursday, August 31 to Sunday, September 3.
Land Skills for Wellness and Sustainability Project: Connecting to the Land, Thursday, August 31, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Fall Orientation, Saturday, September 2 to Saturday, September 9.
Labour Day, Monday, September 4, most university operations and buildings closed.
Co-operative work term begins, Tuesday, September 5.
Management Sciences seminar featuring Margot Racat, IDRAC Business School, “Haptics and Need for Touch in Retail Environments: Bringing Back Tangibility to Consumers?” Tuesday, September 5, 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon, CPH 4335.
Lectures and classes begin, Wednesday, September 6.
Music Ensemble Auditions start on Wednesday, September 6.
NEW - WUSA’s First Year Fair, Thursday, September 7, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Student Life Centre Great Hall.
NEW - Deadline to register for Centre for Extended Learning (CEL) "Getting Ready to Facilitate Online Courses: TA Training – Fall 2023" course, Monday, September 11.
NEW - WUSA Welcome Week begins, Monday, September 11.
NEW - ESports Experience, Monday, September 11, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., SLC Black & Gold Room.
NEW - WUSA’s Pancake Brunch, Monday, September 11, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., SLC and BMH greens.
NEW - Conversations on trust in science and technology (TRuST lecture), Tuesday, September 12, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Engineering 7 second floor event space and online.
When and Where to get support
Check out the support listings for faculty, staff and students.