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The Young and the Restless...social entrepreneurship event
A message from the Office of Research.
On Saturday, November 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., join us for a fun, dynamic and student-led networking event focused on social entrepreneurship for young entrepreneurs hosted by the Young Eye Initiative!
This vibrant event, entitled ‘Young and Restless’, is a reoccurring networking series that seeks to explore the experiences, challenges, and aspirations of young people as they navigate the complexities of life. This iteration of the event will consist of a panel of young entrepreneurs as well as experienced guest speakers, including topics like “Balancing Entrepreneurship and Education in University”.
Tickets are $15 each. As part of the Young Eye social impact initiative, $5 of every ticket will be donated towards the launch of the Young Eye Bursary Program, which helps children in Uganda attend school.
In partnership with the Office of Research, 50 seats will be made available to students at no cost. Please click the link to claim your free ticket [if still available!], learn more about the event and the Young Eye Bursary Program.
Waterloo remembers
On Saturday, November 11, the Waterloo community, along with the rest of the country, will pause to remember Canada's war dead.
The official date of the Remembrance Day commemoration is always November 11, the anniversary of the day in 1918 when the guns fell silent at the end of the First World War.
"As we mark Remembrance Day this year, we are reminded that the shadow of violent conflict is not confined to the pages of history books; it is a present and pressing reality. November 11 is our opportunity to honour the sacrifices of those who have put themselves in harm’s way to preserve our freedoms," says President and Vice-Chancellor Vivek Goel. "The consequences of these wars ripple across communities, time and distance, affecting us all in profound ways."
Read President Goel's full statement on his website.
Though Remembrance Day falls on Saturday this year, it will be recognized on campus today at a ceremony in the Student Life Centre beginning at 10:45 a.m. hosted by the Faculty of Health's Myeengun Henry. Henry will provide welcoming remarks, followed by a recorded recitation of the famous John McCrae poem In Flanders Fields, by Indigenous veteran Arnold Albert. Students will lower flags and the Eagle Staff at 10:58 a.m. as the Last Post is played. There will be two minutes of silence at 11:00 a.m., followed by the playing of Reveille as the flags and Eagle Staff are raised again. A video featuring veterans will follow. The ceremony will close at 11:15 a.m.
In accordance with the University's flag-lowering guidelines, flags across the University of Waterloo will be at half-mast on Saturday, November 11 to mark Remembrance Day.
Remembrance Day ceremonies are planned across the region on Saturday:
In Waterloo, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 530 parade will begin at 10:20 a.m. and make its way to the Waterloo Cenotaph behind City Hall for the 10:30 a.m. ceremony. A moment of silence will be observed at 11:00 a.m. The City of Waterloo will be livestreaming the ceremony on its Facebook page.
In Kitchener, the Royal Canadian Legion Fred Gies Branch 50 parade will start at 10:30 a.m. on Ontario Street and head down King and Frederick to the Duke Street Cenotaph.
In Cambridge, the Galt Legion parade starts will start on Veterans Way at 9:45 a.m. and will travel down Water Street to the Main Street Bridge and then to the cenotaph at Queens Square at 11:00 a.m. Similar ceremonies will be held in Preston and Hespeler.
In Stratford, there will be a ceremony at the Stratford Cenotaph at 11:00 a.m.
Check local media websites for more details about the ceremonies.
Women in engineering initiative shortlisted for global diversity award
This is an excerpt of an article originally published by Waterloo Engineering.
An outreach program aiming to significantly increase enrollment and improve the experience of young women in engineering programs was recently named first runner-up by a global group of engineering deans for a prestigious diversity award.
The Hydro One Women in Engineering University Partnership (HOWEUP), led by a university group featuring the University of Waterloo, received second place out of three shortlisted projects for the Global Engineering Deans Council’s (GEDC) Diversity Award.
Established to celebrate diversity in engineering education, the GEDC presents the award annually to an initiative that inspires underrepresented students to pursue and succeed in engineering programs.
Read the rest of the article on Waterloo Engineering.
Here's what the Board of Governors did on October 31
A message from the Secretariat.
The University of Waterloo Board of Governors is comprised of 36 voting members, including external members (mayors, community at large, and Lieutenant Governor in Council appointments) in addition to faculty, staff and students. This governing body of the institution is the highest authority on corporate matters and meets regularly to discuss topics such as financial well-being, institutional reputation, building and properties and human resource matters.
At the October 31, 2023 meeting, the following items were approved:
- Pension and Benefits Committee proposal
- Family Building Benefit – including changes to IVF coverage for Plan members
Additionally, the Board received updates for information:
- Actions taken in response to the attack in Hagey Hall in June 2023, and further actions/initiatives planned
- Updates on activities of the Board’s standing Committees
- Strategic Plan Update, including the 2022-23 Progress Report and Key Performance Indicators
- Annual Report to the Board from the Sexual Violence, Prevention and Response Office
Please refer to the open Board meeting agenda package for a complete update.
For more information
The agenda and meeting materials for all recent Board meetings, as well as dates for upcoming meetings, can be found on the Board of Governors website.
For questions in relation to the Board of Governors, please contact the Secretariat at board@uwaterloo.ca.
Help celebrate International Education Week at Renison
A message from Renison University College.
As a part of our One Sky Festival celebrations and in support of International Education Week (IEW), Renison will be hosting events on November 18 and daily from November 20 to 24 celebrating cultures from around the world – including those of the languages we teach at Renison and the home countries of many of our English Language students.
The weekend celebration will include a variety of activities and performances such as music, dance, and face painting. Weekday events will begin Monday evening, Nov 20, with an International Movie Night. Tuesday through Thursday events will be led by groups of students from the English Language Institute Student Leadership team and will celebrate international cultures including China, Japan, Korea, Panama, and more. The final weekday will culminate in a Living Library event that seeks to promote intercultural dialogue and awareness amongst a diversity of cultures. Additionally, each day we will have booths highlighting Renison’s international experiences, Culture and Language Studies program, and Continuing Education courses to promote educational opportunities available to students beyond IEW. We invite you to come by (November 18: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; November 20: 8:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.; November 21 to 24: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) to celebrate – snacks will be available! Learn more.
Deadline extended for PhD candidates studying precarity; Diwali; and other notes
The Teaching Innovation Incubator is looking for PhD candidates who are immersed in studying precarity from interdisciplinary perspectives and who want to explore an opportunity to engage in course development during winter 2024 and then co-teach the course to undergrad students in spring 2024. Read the full article in the November 1 Daily Bulletin and explore this opportunity: The Wicked Problem of Precarity website. The deadline to apply has been extended to Friday, November 17.
The closing ceremony of Bridge: Honouring the Lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People will take place today at 10:00 a.m. There ceremony will be held at the Ceremonial Fire Grounds and the bridge between Environment 3 and United College and will be followed by a catered soup lunch and creative reflection.
Sunday, November 12 marks the biggest holiday of the year on the Hindu calendar, Diwali. Diwali is a religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains worldwide, a five-day festival of lights observed in October or November each year. Locally, Diwali is among the holidays that Waterloo's city council has included in its fireworks bylaw, alongside Canada Day, Victoria Day, and the Lunar New Year. Observers are permitted to set off fireworks one day before and after the holiday, with a time limit of 11:00 p.m.
Stay a step ahead of slips, trips and falls this winter: "As temperatures drop and snow and ice move in, the risk of serious injury due to slips, trips and falls increases," says a message from the Safety Office. "Each year the Safety Office receives a large number of incident reports for outdoor slips, trips and falls that occur at the same elevation and involve snow or ice. Many of these incidents are related to inappropriate footwear, inattention to weather conditions and not using maintained pathways."
"Please plan and ensure you have proper footwear and enough time to reach your destination safely based on the weather and surface conditions. Always use maintained roads and pathways and if you encounter unsafe walking conditions, immediately report them to Plant Operations by calling ext. 43793 (24 hours a day). The green/yellow salt or sand bins that are placed throughout campus during the winter months can be also used to aid with traction on slippery areas."
"Indoor workplaces must also be kept free of slip, trip and fall hazards. Ensure good housekeeping practices are adhered to, inspect your work area and notify your supervisor about any hazards. See the Slips Trips and Falls program for more information and please ensure the Get a Grip Don’t Slip and Fall poster is posted in your work area."