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Supporting students through final exams
A message from the Student Success Office.
With another round of final exams only a couple weeks away, the Student Success Office (SSO) wants to remind you of some learning supports you can refer your students to.
Exam support from Peer Success Coaches
Coaches are hosting express appointments in the Student Life Centre (SLC) November 22 and 23. They are trained and ready to answer common exam questions, such as:
- How do I prioritize my time during an exam?
- What strategies can I use to quiz myself or practice for an exam?
- How do I create a study schedule for exams?
- How do I know what material to study for an exam?
For students who need more support, one-on-one Peer Success Coaching appointments are available online and in-person before and during exams.
Quick tips and tools for exams
This collection of articles written by learning specialists can help students with study strategies and taking exams:
- 3 tips for studying for your first midterm or exam
- How to study strategically last minute (effective cramming)
- What to include in review notes for exams
- 5 steps to feel confident about your next exam
- Use this five-step process for writing exams
UWaterloo calling: Celebrating donor impact on National Philanthropy Day
A message from the Office of Advancement.
Across Canada and around the world, National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is celebrated on November 15. NPD celebrates the impact of charitable gifts of time and money that make such a difference in our communities. At UWaterloo, we use NPD as a day to thank all our donors, regardless of giving level, and let them know that we appreciate their continued support.
This year, Advancement staff and colleagues from across campus are reaching out to donors in person, phoning hundreds of individuals who made gifts to the University over the past two years.
“Through this thank-a-thon, we want to share with donors just how important their contributions are,” says Salman Jivani, Associate Vice-President, Engagement. “We want to remind them how they have helped to create scholarships and awards, build studios, labs and research centres, and launch programs that benefit our students at every stage of their academic journeys.”
“Donors’ generosity also fuels innovation that reaches far beyond our campuses,” Jivani adds. “Through their support of research, new technology and initiatives like the Waterloo Eye Institute, UWaterloo donors help our students, researchers and alumni make a positive impact — in our community, across Canada and around the world. They’re helping UWaterloo build a better future.”
A summary of the October 23 Senate meeting
A message from the Secretariat.
The University of Waterloo Senate is comprised of faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, governors, and administrative staff who are both elected and ex-officio members. This governing body of the institution is the highest authority on academic matters and meets regularly to discuss topics such as academic programs, educational policies, appointments, and other academic priorities.
At the October 23, 2023 meeting, the following items were approved:
- Election of Dr. Jagdeep Singh Bachher as Chancellor of the University, for a three-year term starting 1 July 2024;
- Endorsement for a one-year pilot of a curriculum subcommittee for Senate Undergraduate Council; and
- Appointments of two members to Senate committees/councils.
Additionally, Senate received updates for information:
- Strategic Plan progress update, with details and trends for key performance indicators;
- In-year update on the University operating budget;
- Faculty update presentation – Health;
- Ongoing activity in response to the attack in Hagey Hall in June 2023;
- Progress update on Policy 76/77 mediation process; and
- Overview of the recently launched Provost’s Advisory Committee on Building a Resilient University of Waterloo.
Please refer to the Senate meeting minutes for a complete update.
For more information
The agenda and meeting materials for all recent Senate meetings, as well as dates for upcoming meetings, can be found online. The Secretariat will make Zoom links available to those wishing to attend meetings virtually.
If you have any questions, please contact the Secretariat at senate@uwaterloo.ca.
Co-operative and Experiential Education publishes facts, figures and a report on achievements
A message from Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE)
Last year, the Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) team had several accomplishments aligned with our strategic priorities and mission to equip and empower learners for the future of work and lifelong learning. We’ve outlined several metrics, stories and accomplishments in our 2022 CEE Annual Report. CEE’s key achievements include launching the Centre for Work-Integrated Learning (encompassing EDGE, WatPD, WE Accelerate and GradWIL) and our award-winning commitment to the United Nations SDGs through our work term activity.
“I am proud of the success of our CEE team amid this uncertain time,” says Norah McRae, associate provost of CEE. “We continue to look ahead and be proactive in helping shape and develop emerging talent —at the University of Waterloo and beyond.”
Read more in our Annual Report or check out the CEE Facts & Figures.
Wednesday's notes
The Noon Hour Concert series at Conrad Grebel University College continues today with Women in Song, which is going after ahead after being postponed by a couple of weeks. The concert begins at 12:30 p.m., in Conrad Grebel University College Chapel. Admission is free.
Also today, the Waterloo Climate Institute is hosting a virtual panel entitled COP28: Canada’s Position in the Global Stocktake, that will feature moderator Sarah Burch and panelists Daniel Scott, Dave Sawyer, and Catherine Abreu.
Tomorrow there will be a Lunch and Learn event called Let's Talk about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder! running from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. The event, hosted by EDI-RO, offers attendees the change to "discover the connection between menstruation, premenstrual syndrome, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder." This online session, hosted on Zoom, is open to all University of Waterloo students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Complete the Employee Equity Census
This year’s Employee Equity Census (previously known as the Equity Survey) has launched in Workday. Learn more about the Employee Equity Census on the Equity Data Strategy website. Watch this short video on how to access the Employee Equity Census in Workday.
Check the link that was sent to you in the UWaterloo’s Employee Equity Census email or click this link to complete the survey.
The Employee Equity Census will take only a few minutes to complete. Data collection for this year's annual report will close in mid-November.
Link of the day
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!
The Student Health Pharmacy (located in the lower level of the Student Life Centre) is offering flu shots with no appointments needed daily from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 519-746-4500 or extension 33784 for more info. COVID shots will be available beginning October 23. You can register online at studenthealthpharmacy.ca.
The value of nutrient offsetting programs to improve water quality in Ontario, presented by Carolyn Johns. Part of the Water Institute's webinar series: The Value of Water in Canada. Wednesday, November 15, 12 noon.
Noon Hour Concert: Women in Song, Wednesday, November 15, 12:30 p.m., Conrad Grebel University College Chapel. Free admission.
COP28: Canada’s Position in the Global Stocktake, virtual panel, with Sarah Burch (moderator), Daniel Scott, Dave Sawyer, and Catherine Abreu hosted by the Waterloo Climate Institute on Wednesday, November 15, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p. m. Registration required.
Lunch & learn series: Let's Talk about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder!, Thursday, November 16, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., Zoom.
WaterTalk: Achieving SDG safely managed sanitation services and its implications, presented by Dr. Caetano Dorea, Thursday, November 16, 11:00 a.m., DC 1302, lunch reception to follow in DC 1301.
Rock Your Thesis 3: Revise and submit, Friday, November 17. Registration required.
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day: Women Entrepreneurs Improving Women’s Health,Friday, November 17, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Conrad School Hub, E7.
Consultation on copyright and AI, Friday, November 17, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Zoom. Register now.
Addressing Climate Complexity with Two-Row Learning: Indigenous and Western Knowledges, Friday, November 17, 2:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m., location TBA.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-RacismGender Equity Lecture Series Faculty of Environment session: November 17, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Beyond the "Pipeline": Evaluations, Values, and Allyship in Academia
Gender Equity Lecture Series | Faculty of Environment: Beyond the "Pipeline": Evaluations, Values, and Allyship in Academia, Friday, November 17, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., EV3 1408.
Warriors Basketball vs. Nipissing, Friday, November 17, 6:00 p.m., Carl Totzke Court PAC. “Shoot For Change” Game, Employee Day (email Warriorstickets@uwaterloo.ca for free ticket code sponsored by Homewood Suites St. Jacobs). Free tickets for UW students. Purchase tickets.
Celtic Fiddle Workshop + Jam Session with Emerald Rae, Friday, November 17, 7:00 p.m., Brubacher House - North Campus.
Young and Restless social entrepreneurship event, Saturday, November 18, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Home Routes Folk Concert - Emerald Rae, Saturday, November 18, 7:00 p.m., Brubacher House - North Campus.
End of Term Concert: Orchestra@UWaterloo: From Warsaw to the Rhineland, Sunday, November 19, 7:30 p.m., Knox Presbyterian, free admission.
First Nations principles of OCAP® virtual workshop Part I, Tuesday, November 21, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Register today.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Gender Equity Lecture Series Faculty of Science: Epistemic Injustice, Personal Responsibility, and Gender Equity in Academia, Tuesday, November 21, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Theatre and Performance presents She Kills Monsters, Tuesday, November 21 to Saturday, November 25, student matinees Wednesday, November 22 and Thursday, November 23, Theatre of the Arts, Modern Languages. Tickets are $15 for general public, $10 students and seniors, $5 for high schoolers.
Eco Summit 2023: Accelerating Action, Wednesday, November 22.
UW Staff Board Foundations Workshop, Wednesday, November 22, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Noon Hour Concert: The Phoenix Trio, Wednesday, November 22, 12:30 p.m., Conrad Grebel University College Chapel. Free admission.
Retirement celebration for Mary Burden, Wednesday, November 22, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Graduate House.
First Nations principles of OCAP® virtual workshop Part II, Thursday, November 23, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
PhD in Entrepreneurship and Organization info session, Thursday, November 23, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Zoom. Register today.
Balinese Gamelan Ensemble Concert, Friday, November 24, 7:30 p.m., Knox Presbyterian, free admission.
End of Term Concert:Three Choir Concert: Grebel’s 60thAnniversary, Saturday, November 25, St Matthews Lutheran Church, 54 Benton Street, Kitchener. Tickets are $10 general admission/$5 students, and are available at the door or from choristers.
NEW - Antagonistic Responses to Science and Technology in the Academy, Wednesday, November 29, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., EC5 1111.
When and Where to get support
Check out the support listings for faculty, staff and students.
Positions available
On this week's list from the human resources department, viewable on the UWaterloo Talent Acquisition System (iCIMS):
Job ID# 2023-11331 - Aviation Programs Manager-Geography & Environmental Management, USG 12
Job ID# 2023-11294 - Executive Manager, Faculty Association-Faculty Association, USG 14 - 15
Job ID# 2023-11195 - International Student Transition Coordinator-Student Success Office, USG 7
Job ID# 2023-11365 - Outreach Activities Administrator-Centre for Education in Math & Computing, USG 5
Job ID# 2023-11257 - Digital Communications Coordinator-Dean of Science Office, USG 7
Job ID# 2023-11339 - Admissions Coordinator-Office of the Registrar, USG 5 - 7
Job ID# 2023-11233 - Collection Development Reporting and Assessment Analyst - Library, USG 9
Job ID# 2023-11350 - Lead Hand-Engineering Machine Shop, USG 9
Job ID# 2023-11345 - Graduate Financial Aid Records Specialist-Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs, USG 7
Secondments/Internal temporary opportunities
Job ID# 2023-11359 - Executive Assistant to the Executive Director-Campus Wellness, USG 6
Job ID# 2023-11338 - Learning Services Coordinator-WatSPEED, USG 5 - 6
Job ID# 2023-11347 - Library Associate, Special Collections & Archives-Library, USG 7
Job ID# 2023-11333 - Inclusive Research Coordinator-Office of Research, USG 8
Job ID# 2023-11342 - Software Engineering Program Manager-Electrical & Computer Engineering and School of Computer Science, USG 7
Job ID# 2023-11354 - Communications Officer-Office of Advancement, USG 8 - 10
Job ID# 2023-11202 - M365 SharePoint Developer-Office of Advancement, USG 8
Job ID# 2023-11344 - Student Advisor (Toronto East)-Co-operative Education, USG 8 - 9
Affiliated and Federated Institutions of Waterloo opportunities
https://uwaterloo.ca/careers/current-opportunities/affiliated-and-federated-institutions