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Revolutionizing baseball training with AI-simulated pitchers
Joshua Pope (BASc ’19) and Rowan Ferrabee (BASc ’19).
This is the latest article from the 2025 Waterloo Magazine.
Joshua Pope (BASc ’19) and Rowan Ferrabee (BASc ’19) are changing Major League Baseball (MLB) with a data-driven pitching simulator that replicates the real experience of batting against a professional pitcher.
Their novel robot, the Trajekt Arc, is the only system that uses AI to integrate ultra-realistic visuals of pitchers — complete with the exact arm angles, release mechanics and motion blur — to mimic the real experience of standing at home plate.
In December 2021, Pope and Ferrabee secured their first MLB client, and today, 30 professional baseball teams train with Trajekt Arc machines.
End-of-term ensemble concerts coming up this weekend
The Music department's ensembles will begin hosting their spring 2025 end-of-term concerts this weekend.
First up is the University of Waterloo Choir, which will sing a diverse range of pieces from around the world and across the centuries, including Domine Jesu by Mozart and After the Rain, by Canadian Sarah Quartel. This choir is directed by Liska Jetchick and accompanied by Nicole Simone. Tickets are available from choristers or at the door.
The end-of-term concert takes place on Saturday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Trillium Lutheran Church on 22 Willow Street in Waterloo. Tickets are available at the door, $5 students/$10 general admission.
On Sunday, July 20, Orchestra@UWaterloo presents Quo Vadis. Directed by well-known local musician Daniel Warren, the orchestra will perform the following pieces:
- Mozart: Don Giovanni Overture
- Wagner: Siegfried Idyll
- Gluck: Dance of the Blessed Spirits
- Haydn: Symphony 104 (London)
The concert takes place on Sunday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church on 50 Erb St. West in Waterloo. Admission is free.
Get your produce at today's Fruit and Veg Market
The Faculty of Engineering’s Community Wellbeing Fruit and Veg Market returns today on the 1st floor of E7 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. or while supplies last. The market is open to all members of the University of Waterloo and the Affiliated and Federated Institutions of Waterloo (AFIW).
The market is a collaboration between Engineering’s Community Well-being team and a vendor at the St. Jacob’s Farmer’s Market and is part of an initiative to address food insecurity on campus.
An assortment of seasonally available items have been pre-packaged into bags and are available for $10 each. Bags will include enough produce for several meals.
Payment options include cash, debit, or credit.
The market will return on Wednesday, July 30.
Updated Undergraduate Academic Integrity Module and other notes
The Office of Academic Integrity is pleased to share an updated, publicly accessible, web-based Undergraduate Academic Integrity Module (UG AIM) which students can easily access and complete in less than an hour (note: completion is not tracked). Using real world scenarios, the UG AIM explores the values of honesty, trust, respect, fairness, responsibility and courage as they apply to all aspects of student life. Designed for individual learning and reflection, the module helps students build a strong foundation for academic success. Please visit the Office of Academic Integrity's website for more Academic Integrity Learning Modules.
Calling all deep tech founders! Velocity, in partnership with Deep Tech MEA Initiative powered by Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship Company, invites Canada’s most innovative deep tech startups to apply for a shot at winning their way to compete at 2025 Deep Tech Geeks Startups Competition and get exposure at 2025 GITEX Expand North Star in Dubai. First prize winner will receive travel, accommodation, and a showcase pod on the GITEX floor. Deadline to submit your application is July 28, 12:00 p.m. EST. Find out more about the competition and how to submit an application.
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The Campus Wellness Student Medical Clinic offers healthcare visits with Physicians and Nurse Practitioners to current undergraduate and graduate students. Services include: vaccinations, immunity testing, naturopathic services and more. Counselling Services offers appointments with counsellors in person as well as via phone and video. Students can book appointments for these services by calling Campus Wellness at 519-888-4096.
The privately-run Student Health Pharmacy (located in the lower level of the Student Life Centre) is now offering new COVID booster shots and flu shots. Covid booster shorts are available by appointment only – please call ext. 33784 or 519-746-4500. The Student Health Pharmacy’s summer hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Naloxone kits are still available – pick them up in the pharmacy at no charge.
Community Wellbeing Fruit and Veg Market, Wednesday, July 16, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Engineering 7, 1st floor.
In-person Grad Writing Cafés, Wednesday, July 16, 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Student Life Centre (SLC 3216).
Integrated Accessibility Retreat (CTE7032), Thursday, July 17, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., MC2036.
WISE Public Lecture, “Integrating Health Co-Benefits Assessment Across the Whole Energy System” by Jonathan Buonocore, Sc.D., Assistant Professor, Environmental Health, Boston University School of Public Health, Thursday, July 17, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., In person and on Zoom. Register today!
University of Waterloo Choir end of term concert, Saturday, July 19, 7:30 p.m., Trillium Lutheran Church, 22 Willow Street, Waterloo. $5 students/$10 general, tickets available at the door.
Quo Vadis: Orchestra@UWaterloo, Sunday, July 20, 7:30 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church, 50 Erb St. West Waterloo. Free admission.
Brave Space Conversations, A Care-Centered Approach to Navigating Difficult Dialogues Through an EDI-R Lens, Wednesday, July 23, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., online. Register.
The Co-op Workplace Simulation, Wednesday, July 23, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Dana Porter Library Learning Lab room 323.
Structure and dynamics of the dopamine and ochratoxin A aptamer complexes, Wednesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m., C2-361 (Reading Room)
Lunch and learn: Menstruation and Mental Health,Monday, July 14, New date - Thursday, July 24, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., online.
Shad Waterloo 2025 Open Day Exhibits, Thursday, July 24, 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Conrad Grebel University Great Hall.
WIN Distinguished Lecture with Prof. Orlando Rojas | Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, "The Role of Bio-Based Colloids in Gelation Technologies and Green Interfaces," Thursday, July 24, 2:00 p.m., QNC 1501.
NEW - Applied Math Distinguished Lecture - virtual finite element and hyperbolic problems: the PAMPA algorithm by Professor Rémi Abgrall. Thursday, July 24, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., MC 5501
Spring Forward, Fall Back: Jazz Ensemble Concert. Sunday, July 27, 2:00 p.m., Conrad Grebel University College Great Hall (room 1111). Free admission.
Instrumental Chamber Ensembles, Sunday, July 27, 7:30 p.m. Conrad Grebel University College Chapel. Free admission.
Cycles, Cramps, and Cravings… Oh My! Nutrition for Menstrual Wellness, Tuesday, July 29, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., online.
Lectures and classes end, Wednesday, July 30.
Buckthorn Pull, Wednesday, July 30, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon, meet between Village 1 - South 3 Building and the forest.
Community Wellbeing Fruit and Veg Market, Wednesday, July 30, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Engineering 7, 1st floor.
In-person Grad Writing Cafés, Wednesday, July 30, 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., SLC 3216.
Pre-examination study days, Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1.
August civic holiday, Monday, August 4, most University operations closed.
Final examination period, Tuesday, August 5 to Saturday, August 16.
University of Waterloo Knowledge Mobilization Community of Practice 2025 Summer Social, Thursday, August 7, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., Grad House. Please let Nadine Quehl know if you’re planning to join.
Positions available
This week's list from the human resources department is viewable through the Careers website or through Workday's new recruitment module. To access Workday Recruiting, login to Workday, and navigate to the Jobs Hub from the left side menu.
Secondments and internal temporary opportunities
- Job ID# 2025-00081 - Online Learning Consultant - Associate Vice-President, Academic Programs, USG 10
- Job ID# 2025-00151 - Clinical Records Evaluator - Associate Provost, Campus Support and Accessibility, USG 10
Affiliated and Federated Institutions of Waterloo opportunities
Visit the Affiliated and Federated Institutions current opportunities page
Upcoming service interruptions
Stay up to date on service interruptions, campus construction, and other operational changes on the Plant Operations website. Upcoming service interruptions include:
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Psychology, Anthropology, and Sociology (PAS) building southeast corner exterior stair closure, Friday, June 20 to Friday, July 18, exterior stair to the 2nd floor podium/seating area will be closed for the duration of the shutdown, pedestrian access will be directed around the construction activity.
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Modern Languages washroom closure, Saturday, June 21 to Friday, August 1, washrooms ML-112 and ML-118 will be temporarily closed for upgrades, please use the nearest available washrooms located at ML-251 and ML-252.
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MC second floor closure (NE Corner: Loading Dock 2039, Corridor 2078, 2097), Monday, June 23 to July 28 (approximately)
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Needles Hall steam shutdown (addition portion of building only), Wednesday, July 16, 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., there will be a steam shutdown to accommodate meter installation, steam and hot water will not be available for the duration of the shutdown.
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Carl Pollock Hall, Douglas Wright Engineering, South Campus Hall, Rod Coutts Hall, Grad House fire alarm testing, Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
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General Services Complex, Commissary, Central Plant fire alarm testing, Wednesday, July 16, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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Needles Hall steam shutdown (original portion of building only), Thursday, July 17, 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., there will be a steam shutdown to accommodate meter installation, steam and hot water will not be available for the duration of the shutdown.
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School of Architecture fire alarm testing, Friday, July 18, 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
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Digital Media Stratford fire alarm testing, Friday, July 18, 12 noon to 3:00 p.m.
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Engineering 3 room 2174 substation electrical shutdown, Sunday, July 20, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., power will be off to hydraulic pump in 2101C, Heavy Lab Panel in 2121N, The Gia Lab, Press located in room 2136, PP2121 located in room 2121.
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Engineering 2 (E2) and Engineering 3 (E3) electrical shutdown, Monday, July 21, 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., all power will be off in E3 except for the GAIA Lab, 600v power will be off in E2, all air handling units in E2 will be affected during the shutdown.
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Engineering 2 (E2) and Engineering 3 (E3) electrical shutdown, Wednesday, July 30, from 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., all power will be off in E3 except for the GAIA Lab, 600v power will be off in E2, all air handling units in E2 will be affected during the shutdown.