Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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• Sustainable transportation plan consultations coming up
• Basketball, prizes and family fun on February 8
• CEMC workshops will get kids excited about equations
• Changes to library book return bins around campus

Sustainable transportation plan consultations coming up

A message from the Sustainable Transportation Planning group.

The University of Waterloo is developing its first Sustainable Transportation Plan, which will establish key directions for how the campus can support accessible and sustainable transportation choices over the short, medium, and long term. Campus members are invited to connect with us about transportation barriers and opportunities within UWaterloo with key focus areas including commuting, movement around and between campuses, parking, and UW-owned fleet vehicles.

Open houses

• Wednesday, January 22, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Davis Centre foyer (near library and Tim Horton's); and
• Thursday, January 30, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., SLC Marketplace.

Accessible transportation engagements

We understand there are specific barriers and considerations related to disability access that require dedicated attention. Individuals with lived experience with access barriers to transportation or supporting someone with a disability are further invited to drop in* during one of the following additional sessions:

• Friday, January 17, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., online via MS Teams, please register online to receive the Teams link;
• Accessible transportation engagement session, Tuesday, January 21, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Student Life Centre, Black & Gold room (elevator available); and
• Accessible transportation engagement session, Wednesday, January 29, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Student Life Centre, Black & Gold room (elevator available).

Please note that individuals can attend any part of the session and are not expected to attend the entire time.

These engagements are part of the same process as the Travel Survey conducted across campus in the fall and are an opportunity for more in-depth discussion.

For more information on the Sustainable Transportation Plan and for other engagement opportunities, please visit the Sustainable Transportation Plan website.

Basketball, prizes and family fun on February 8

A message from Advancement.

Get your free tickets for Fantastic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Retiree Day on Saturday, February 8 at the Physical Activities Complex (PAC)!

Enjoy activities, giveaways and booths on the mezzanine, then cheer on the Warriors men’s and women’s basketball teams as they take on Algoma.

Work on your pilot skills and get ready to toss your paper airplanes on the court during the men’s halftime for a chance to win huge prize packs including a fire pit, VR headset, Kindle, ice cream maker and more! 

Each ticket comes with one paper airplane. Buy more at the game to support student wellness and increase your chances of winning a prize. 

Go Warriors go!

CEMC workshops will get kids excited about equations

A message from the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC).

The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) is offering workshops and programs for students from Grade 6 through to Grade 10 this winter and spring.

Discovering Math Camp

Led by experienced educators, Discovering Math Camp is a week-long virtual program conducted by the CEMC during March break that offers interactive lessons and activities to build math skills and problem-solving abilities. Students in grades 6 to 8 from Ontario can apply up to February 10 to participate in this free workshop. The enrichment lessons will be held online from Monday, March 10 to Friday, March 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day with help sessions in the afternoon between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. EDT. Learn more by visiting the Discovering Math Camp webpage.

Think About Math!

Think About Math! (TAM) is a full-day workshop designed to inspire grade 9 and 10 students to explore math through engaging activities that show how mathematics can be fun, relevant, and lead to exciting career opportunities. Hosted by the CEMC, this workshop is specifically tailored for students from gender identities underrepresented in math and offers them a chance to connect with Math alumni from Waterloo. Two editions of TAM will be held - on April 29 at the University of Waterloo and on May 2 at York University in Toronto. Applications are open until February 28 and selected applicants will be required to pay a $25 fee to attend. Learn more by visiting the TAM webpage.

Seeing Possibilities and Rewards in Computer Science (SPARCS)

Seeing Possibilities and Rewards in Computer Science (SPARCS) is a week-long, immersive workshop, designed by the CEMC to ignite enthusiasm for computer science in students who have little or no previous exposure to the subject. This workshop is held on campus at the University of Waterloo from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10 and has been designed for grade 9 and 10 students belonging to gender identities underrepresented in computer science. Students can apply up to February 12 and selected applicants will have to pay a $250 fee to attend. Learn more by visiting the SPARCS webpage.

Changes to library book return bins around campus

A message from the Library.

Over the last several years the number of books returned through the many bins located around campus has reduced substantially. To consolidate this service, the number of book return bins are being reduced from 18 to five.

The remaining book bins are South Campus Hall (SCH), BC Matthews Hall (BMH), Student Life Centre (SLC), Dana Porter Library and Davis Centre. 

Bins at SCH, BMH and SLC will continue to be emptied Monday through Friday. Any questions can be directed to Library Ask Us.