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Reminder: Inclusive Research Resources introductory session coming up
A message from the Office of the Vice-President, Research and International.
The Inclusive Research Team is hosting Overview and Introduction: Inclusive Research Resources (Introductory Session) on Tuesday, September 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Are you planning to attend?
The Inclusive Research Team is dedicated to intentionally supporting faculty to build equitable and inclusive research practices for rigorous research. This presentation is focused on providing you with an introduction to the resources and supports provided by the Inclusive Research Team within the Office of the Vice-President, Research and International, including how to navigate the Inclusive Research Resource Hub and how we support embedding EDI in grant applications.
Please register to receive the Zoom link to participate.
About the Inclusive Research Resource Hub
The Hub is a resource library of important documents focused on EDI to support the UWaterloo community as they integrate EDI into their research designs and teams. The Hub was created as part of the Inclusive Research Team’s commitment to ongoing development and capacity building to support equitable and inclusive research practices.
Upcoming webinars:
Inclusive Research Tools: Identifying and Addressing Barriers - Monday, October 28, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Resources
For more information or questions, please reach out to:
The fall term brings five new Waterloo Magazine stories to read and share
A message from the Integrated Communications team.
We’re excited to showcase five new Waterloo Magazine stories for fall 2024, released digitally on the refreshed Waterloo Magazine website. These stories continue to explore the theme of happiness, and the people, policies, innovations and insights emerging from the Waterloo community that are helping to create a world where happiness and well-being are possible for everyone.
Here are the latest stories:
Seizing happiness through adversity
Dr. Brian Orend (BA ’94) brings a philosopher’s perspective on happiness and navigating the challenges of chronic illness.
Overcoming tragedy to achieve greatness
Fifty years after their historic 1974-75 national championship, members of the Waterloo Warriors Men’s Basketball team share their reflections.
Stephanie Boutari (BAS ’11, MArch ’14) shares how revisiting her passion for art has led her to a successful and thriving career as a muralist.
A Waterloo legacy 40 years in the making
Waterloo has profoundly shaped every aspect of Ruhuni de Alwis’s (BA ’89, BMath ’89) life, from career foundation to personal relationships – and it’s why she chooses to give back today.
Turning evergreen dreams into reality
Rebecca and Dan Hope (BES ’97) realize their life-long dream of starting a Christmas tree farm to bring more joy and sustainability to the holiday season.
We hope you enjoy the stories and encourage you to share them using #UWaterlooMagazine and tag @uwaterlooalumni.
By-election for faculty Senate representative will be held this fall
A message from the Secretariat.
A by-election for faculty vacancies on Senate will be held this fall, and all eligible faculty members are encouraged to consider nomination. To appear on the ballot, nominees must provide a brief statement (100 words maximum) along with a completed nomination form. Terms for newly elected Senators vary depending on the vacancy. Faculty members interested in becoming a Senator can find more information, including nomination forms, on the Secretariat website.
The nomination period will remain open until Friday, September 27.
If you have any questions, please contact the Secretariat.
October will be Teaching and Learning Month at Waterloo
A message from the Office of the Associate Vice-President, Academic.
The University of Waterloo is gearing up for its first Teaching and Learning Month, running throughout October, and faculty and staff are invited to join the celebration!
Hosted by the Office of the Associate Vice-President, Academic, in collaboration with the Teaching Innovation Incubator, this instructive month-long event is designed to spotlight and enhance the teaching and learning initiatives across our campus. Whether you're a seasoned faculty member or new instructor, Teaching and Learning Month offers a wealth of opportunities to enrich your teaching practice.
Why should you participate?
Teaching and Learning Month is more than just a series of workshops—it’s a chance to be part of a cohesive effort to improve educational practices at Waterloo. The month will feature a variety of programs and workshops on topics most relevant to teaching in 2024 – generative AI, accessibility and disability inclusion, educational technology, instructional innovations and strategies, work integrated learning – showcasing both new and established resources provided by Waterloo’s Academic Support Units and other campus partners.
How can you get involved?
Peruse our online calendar to explore the full range of workshops and sessions available. Each session includes a detailed description, so you can find the sessions that best fit your interests and needs. Registration is required for each session, but you’re welcome to sign up for as many as you like.
For more information and to view the full calendar of events, visit the Teaching and Learning Month website.
Conference will examine cybersecurity's role in securing Canada's digital future
A message from the Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute (CPI).
The University of Waterloo Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute (CPI) is thrilled to partner with the C.D. Howe Institute to host a policy conference on “Securing Canada’s Digital Future: The Role of Cybersecurity” that will take place Thursday, September 26 in Toronto.
As threats grow in complexity, Canada faces critical cybersecurity policy challenges, from the prevention of cyberattacks to the balancing of innovation with privacy and security. With AI and machine learning playing an ever-greater role, what policies and strategies are needed to ensure the safe development and deployment of digital technologies that drive growth while also protecting Canadians?
This event, sponsored by Mastercard, will feature top experts in the field, including Sami Khoury (Head of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security) and Patricia Kosseim (Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario), as well as CPI's very own faculty members: Florian Kerschbaum, Sebastian Fischmeister, and Meng Xu.
Learn more on the CPI website and register on the C.D. Howe Institute website.
Renison installs its president today and other notable notes
Renison University College will officially install its 12th President and Vice-Chancellor, the Rev. Dr. Marc Jerry, in a ceremony that takes place this afternoon from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The ceremonial installation in Renison’s Atrium will be followed by a reception with refreshments in the Great Hall. Dr. Jerry joined Renison in July 2024, and previously served as the president of Luther College at University of Regina.
A new illness prevention webpage is now live on the Safety Office website. The webpage replaces the former COVID-19 website and focuses more broadly on communicable diseases which include but are not limited to COVID-19. The page includes information on active communicable diseases, general health guidelines to reduce the spread of illness, and an outline of supports available. For any questions related to Waterloo's approach to illness prevention, please contact communications@uwaterloo.ca.
Black and Gold Week continues today with the United Way Kick-Off BBQ, which takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Arts Quad. There will be free food and fun times while quantities last.
What do the stars have to do with sustainability? Good question! The answer was revealed by Dr. Magnus Gålfalk from Linköping University in Sweden in a talk entitled From Stars to Sustainability: Measuring greenhouse gases with astronomy technology that took place this morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Engineering 7.
Here's today's National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) fun fact:
Two postdoc funding opportunities are now available. The Provost’s Program for Interdisciplinary Scholars and the Provost’s Program for Black and Indigenous Scholars are now accepting applications for the 2025 competitions. Visit each program’s webpage for more information and to read about our current Provost’s Black and Indigenous and Interdisciplinary postdoctoral scholars. The deadline to apply is December 2, 2024.