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St. Jerome’s University re-appoints President and Vice President
Dr. Peter Meehan, President, St. Jerome's University.
A message from St. Jerome's University.
Following extensive community consultation processes and approval by the St. Jerome’s University Board of Governors, Dr. Carol Ann MacGregor commenced her second four-year term as Vice President and Dean and Dr. Peter Meehan commenced his second five-year term as President on July 1, 2025.
Dr. Carol Ann MacGregor, Vice President, St. Jerome's University.
The St. Jerome’s community is grateful for leadership continuity during these turbulent times for the post-secondary sector. Under Peter and Carol Ann’s ongoing leadership the institution looks forward to continuing to advance the goals set forth in the St. Jerome’s University Strategic Plan and Academic Plan. St. Jerome’s is well situated to continue work with colleagues across the University of Waterloo and Affiliated and Federated Institutions of Waterloo (AFIW) to provide students with a best of both worlds experience where the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and welcoming St. Jerome’s community meets Waterloo’s track record of innovation and commitment to bright Global Futures.
New graduate course offers leadership and project management skills
By Matthew King.
In fall 2025, the Centre for Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) will launch a new graduate-level course, WIL 612: Applied Leadership in Work-Integrated Learning. In the course, students will develop leadership, project management and problem-solving skills. Students will have the opportunity to apply the skills they develop in the course by leading teams and managing real-world projects in professional settings.
"We developed WIL 612 in response to the need for durable skills like leadership, communication and problem solving. Our graduate students, staff, faculty and industry and community partners have all identified this need,” says Andrea Prier, director, Centre for WIL.
Andrea Prier, Director, Centre for WIL.
“WIL 612 acts as the 'off ramp' for students preparing to graduate. It will set them up for success in translating their deep disciplinary expertise into practical applications in their careers where they may lead teams, communicate and solve problems with people outside of their disciplinary sphere."
Open to graduate students across all faculties, WIL 612 combines guided reflection with practical tools to help learners identify their purpose, understand emerging work trends and confidently communicate their strengths to employers or collaborators.
As part of the course, graduate students will also support undergraduate teams in an interdisciplinary capstone course that brings together students and community or industry partners. By mentoring and guiding these teams, graduate students will gain hands-on leadership experience while contributing to real-world problem solving.
"Students in this course will have a chance to act as mentors and role models within the WIL ecosystem," says Derek Rayside, Associate Dean of Co-op in Engineering. "It’s a valuable chance to develop leadership and communication skills that complement their academic and professional growth."
ENS test coming tomorrow
On Thursday, July 31, the emergency notification system (ENS) provided by Regroup will be tested on a campus-wide basis.
The test will include the following communications channels:
- SMS/text
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Regroup Mobile (safety app)
- Desktop Alert
- Campus Safety webpage
Please ensure that you have:
- downloaded Regroup Mobile to your device and follow the login and recommended settings steps,
- ensured your cell phone number is up to date either in the app if you are staff, or in Quest if you are a student,
- downloaded and installed the Desktop Alert tool onto your computer if your computer is not managed by the University.
If you have any questions about the upcoming test, or about how to make sure Regroup’s app and desktop alert are installed properly on your devices, email ens@uwaterloo.ca.
Fruit and Veg Market today and other notes
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.
No more pencils, no more books: Today marks the end of spring classes and lectures on campus. Pre-examination study days take place tomorrow and Friday. The spring term's examination period will get underway on Tuesday, August 5, giving students the long weekend to study up.
The fall term's open enrolment "Add Period" begins today for students looking to make changes to their term class schedule in Quest. Can you believe we're talking about the fall term already? Where has the summer gone?
Link of the day
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When and where
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.
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.
MiFOOD Project Workshop: Migrant Food Security and Livelihood Resilience amid Global Disruptions, Thursday, July 31, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Balsillie School of International Affairs.
The Waterloo Forum debate night, "Should the use of AI be permitted on all assignments?" Thursday, July 31, 6:30 p.m., MC 2065. Register.
August civic holiday, Monday, August 4, most University operations closed.
Balsillie Scholars Research Series: Green Hydrogen: Navigating the Hype, Realities, and Governance for Its Pragmatic Role in the Clean Energy Transition, Tuesday, August 5, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., hybrid.
Chemistry Seminar Series: Chemical Analysis of Lithium in Battery Materials with high spatial resolution using EDS and EELS in the Electron Microscope with Raynald Gauvin, Professor, Materials Engineering from McGill University, Tuesday, August 5, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., C2-361
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.
CrySP Speaker Series on Privacy, "Brave New Threat: The Rise of Covert and Side Channels" featuring Mauro Conti, University of Padua, Thursday, August 7, 11:00 a.m., DC 1304 and online via Zoom.
Technology Governance Summer School 2025, Monday, August 11 to Thursday, August 21.
NEW - Get your GROOVE on!Wednesday, August 13, 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon, PAC Studio 1.
NEW - Navigating the Archives — Research Strategies & Treasures, Tuesday, August 19, 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
NEW - The Emotional Effects of Retirement, Thursday, August 21, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
NEW - Research Impact Canada’s Dr. RIC, "Challenges to Reciprocal Storytelling in Indigenous Engagement" and "Challenges and Opportunities: Community Compensation & Recognition in Community-Based Research (CBR)," Thursday, August 21, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. If interested, please contact Nadine Quehl for the zoom link.
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.
- Job ID# 2025-00020 - Information Technology Specialist - Research Support Lab Manager - Faculty of Mathematics - Cheriton School of Computer Science, USG 11-13
- Job ID# 2025-00228 - Governance Manager - Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association, USG 08
- Job ID# 2025-00235 - Food Services Support Person - RR - Food Services, CUPE
- Job ID# 2025-00236 - Food Services Support Person - Food Services, CUPE
- Job ID# 2025-00247 - Apprentice Cook - Food Services, CUPE
- Job ID# 2025-00246 – Cook - Food Services, CUPE
- Job ID# 2025-00245 - Assistant Baker - Food Services, CUPE
- Job ID# 2025-00258 - Food Services Assistant - Food Services, CUPE
- Job ID# 2025-00259 - Food Services Assistant - RR - Food Services, CUPE
- Job ID# 2025-00269 - Building Operator II – Facilities, CUPE
Secondments and internal temporary opportunities
- Job ID# 2025-00240 - Research Information Technologies Specialist - Office of the Vice-President, Research and International, USG 10
- Job ID# 2025-00251 - National Recruitment Specialist, Special Projects - Office of the Registrar, USG 09
- Job ID# 2025-00257 - Assistant Supervisor - Food Services, USG 05
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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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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MC exterior concrete stair demolition, Monday, July 28 to August 1, access to exit at the 1.5 level will be closed, access to the existing door at Level 2 loading dock will be closed, entry and exit will be from new temporary stairs at the loading dock. Excessive noise will be heard throughout the building for the duration of the demolition, with the northeast corner most affected.
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Optometry (Building 33), natural gas shutdown, Wednesday, July 30 to Thursday, July 31 from 6:30 a.m to 3:00 p.m.
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Energy Research Centre, Math3, Burt Matthews Hall, fire alarm testing, Friday, August 1 between 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
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Minota Hagey, Mackenzie King Village, Ron Edyt Village fire alarm testing, Friday, August 1 between 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Engineering 2 (E2) and Engineering 3 (E3) electrical shutdown, Saturday, August 2 from 12:00 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. Please note the new date.
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Modern Languages Building steam shutdown, Monday, August 4 at 9:00 p.m. to Tuesday, August 5 at 6:00 p.m.
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Engineering 2 building steam shutdown, Wednesday, August 6, 9:00 p.m. to Thursday, August 7 at 6:00 p.m., steam and hot water will not be available for the duration of the shutdown for a meter installation.
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J.R. Coutts Engineering Lecture Hall steam shutdown, Sunday, August 10, 9:00 p.m. to Monday, August 11 at 6:00 p.m., steam and hot water will not be available for the duration of the shutdown for a meter installation.
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Hagey Hall (original building) steam shutdown, Wednesday, August 13, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., steam and hot water will not be available during the shutdown to accommodate a meter installation.