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Warriors score first football win since 2023 with record-breaking kick
By Sam Bellerose. This is an excerpt of an article that originally appeared on the Athletics and Recreation website.
Football is a game of inches. Anyone who's watched a football game has heard the Vince Lombardi quote. And anyone who watched Saturday night's overtime thriller between the Waterloo Warriors and Toronto Varsity Blues was reminded just how true it is.
After giving up a late touchdown and the lead with seconds remaining, it took a record-breaking field goal from Evan Astolfo to send the game into overtime. The Warriors were able to escape Toronto with their first win since October 21, 2023, which also came at Varsity Stadium against the Blues.
This, however, was a very different Toronto team than the one Waterloo beat two years ago. Now coached by former Warriors Defensive Coordinator Darrell Adams, the Varsity Blues put the OUA on notice with a 42-23 dismantling of Carleton in week one. In that game quarterback Scott Barnett set a new OUA single-game record with 613 passing yards, while Chris Joseph tied the single-game receptions record with 19.
The Warriors, meanwhile, were coming off a hard-fought week one loss at home to the Ottawa Gee-Gees, in which they were kept out of the endzone entirely.
The Varsity Blues picked up right where they left off in the nation's capital on their opening drive, moving quickly down the field. Waterloo's defence was able to shut down Ottawa's run game in week one, and so Toronto stayed away from the ground game, doing most of their damage through the air.
It almost cost them when Arden Martinez had a ball slip through his fingers deep in Waterloo territory. Avoiding the turnover, the Blues were able to salvage three points with a Sam Henke field goal. Barnett found Jake Oseen in the endzone later in the quarter, and Toronto took a 9-0 lead into the second.
The Warriors finally found paydirt early in the frame when Roy Van der Veen bounced off three different Blues tacklers before diving into the endzone for the team's first major of 2025.
Read the full story on the Athletics and Recreation website.
Contribute to our community: Join the March of 1,000 Umbrellas!
A message from Community Relations and Events.
Join your friends and colleagues as the University of Waterloo once again takes part in the annual March of 1,000 Umbrellas! This 3-km walk, leading from Waterloo City Hall to Carl Zehr Square in Kitchener, serves as a vibrant and inspiring kickoff for the United Way Waterloo Region Communities' fundraising campaign. It's a wonderful opportunity to have some fun and embody the spirit of our Waterloo at 100 commitment to our local community.
Walk with the Waterloo Crew
This year’s march will be held on Thursday, September 18.
We'll meet at the bottom of the stairs at South Campus Hall (SCH) at 10:30 a.m. for a group photo before we begin our journey.
The team will depart campus at 10:45 a.m. to join community leaders and partners at Waterloo City Hall by 11:30 a.m.
Upon arrival at Carl Zehr Square at approximately 12:15 p.m., we'll enjoy a well-deserved celebration featuring entertainment and lunch.
To show our campus support, please feel free to bring your own University of Waterloo-branded umbrella and wear a Waterloo shirt. We will also have a limited number of shirts and umbrellas available for borrowing. The event will proceed rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.
Following the festivities, you are welcome to walk back to campus or take the convenient Ion light rail, which departs directly from Kitchener City Hall.
For any questions, please contact us at united.way@uwaterloo.ca. We look forward to seeing you there as we make a collective impact!
Why the United Way matters
“The United Way plays a vital role in the support of social services here in Waterloo Region,” says CEO Joan Fisk. “We are second only to government when it comes to funding community programs like family counselling services, after-school programs, and emergency food hampers.”
There is a great need in the community for the variety of organizations the United Way funds, with many people depending upon their programs for support with mental health issues, disabilities, poverty, and unemployment. The march demonstrates that there are people in this community who care deeply about all members of society and want to see the continuation of the good work the United Way does.
Fisk continues, “our community agencies have had to do more with less throughout the pandemic and the need is continuing to grow. We work with nearly 130 agencies, who combined, support almost 60,000 people across Waterloo Region every six months. Sadly, we are only able to address about 40 per cent of the funding requests we receive.
This is why the University of Waterloo United Way Campaign is so important. Staff and retiree donors allow us to help address the issues that our most vulnerable community members are facing; housing and homelessness, increasing food security, and advocating for mental health. This march is a fantastic way for the campus community to show its support.”
Promoting solidarity with the United Way is just one way you can become part of a community-wide movement to improve the lives of those who matter. Join the University of Waterloo’s team by registering for the Walk of 1,000 Umbrellas on September 18. We hope to see you there.
Velocity Innovation Open House coming up on September 9
A message from Velocity.
The Innovation Open House is the perfect opportunity to casually connect with fellow driven students and explore the exciting world of innovation and entrepreneurship options on campus.
You'll get to chat with representatives from Velocity and other awesome groups like Math Innovation, Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, GreenHouse (for social and Indigenous impact), Grebel Peace Incubator, Future Cities Institute, the Library, and Socratica - all in one place!
Why you should be there:
- Make friends with like-minded people;
- Build your network with valuable campus contacts;
- Discover how Velocity and other resources can help you grow your ideas; and
- Score some free food.
No experience needed! Whether you're just curious about entrepreneurship or already have a brilliant idea, we'd love to see you. Drop in anytime during the event - even if it's just for a few minutes.
The Innovation Open House takes place on Tuesday, September 9 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Federation Hall and is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Register today.
Upcoming road closure
Eastbound traffic on University Avenue will be shut down between Seagram Drive and Phillip Street from Tuesday, September 2 to Friday, September 5 for water main work associated with the New Residence Building. Vehicle traffic will be diverted down Seagram for travel going eastbound only. Pedestrian traffic is still available on the north side of University Avenue. Bike traffic going eastbound will be diverted through the Ring Road.
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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 shots 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.
Orientation Week, Sunday, August 31 to Saturday, September 6.
Free Try-it Opportunities (fitness classes), Wednesday, September 3 to Tuesday, September 9. Find out more.
Warrior Rec Club registration, Wednesday, September 3 to Monday, September 15.
First Year Fair, Thursday, September 4, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., SLC Green Space.
Warriors Football Black and Gold Day vs. Carleton, Saturday, September 6, 1:00 p.m., Warrior Field. Pregame Orientation Carnival, W Store Pop Up Shop and Pass, Punt, Kick Student Contest for $5,000. Purchase tickets.
NEW - WUSA Welcome Week Carnival, Tuesday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 10, 6:00 p.m. to midnight, SLC Green.
Chemistry Seminar Series: Vikram Agarwal, "Predicting the translation efficiency of messenger RNA in mammalian cells," Tuesday, September 9, 11:00 a.m., C2-361.
UWSA Election Information Session, Tuesday, September 9, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., online.
Velocity Innovation Open House, Tuesday, September 9, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Federation Hall.
Free Store Pop-Up, Wednesday, September 10, 12 noon to 2:00 p.m., SLC Marketplace.
Velocity Presents Cornerstone Idea Session, Wednesday, September 10, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., 2nd floor Ideas Clinic, E7 2409.
UWSA Election Information Session, Friday, September 12, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., online.
Warrior Rec Intramurals registration deadline, Monday, September 15, 11:00 a.m. New and improved registration system this term, over 15 leagues to choose from. Find out more and sign up today!
Warrior Rec Instructional Programs registration deadline, Monday, September 15, 12 noon. Dance, Martial Arts, Skating, Skipping and Climbing lessons available. Find out more and register today.
Manulife presents CareNext Collective: The potential of robotics in health care, Monday, September 15, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., online. Register now.
UWSA Election Information Session, Monday, September 15, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., online.
PhD oral defences
Computer Science. Ryusuke Sugimoto, “Toward General-Purpose Monte Carlo PDE Solvers for Graphics Applications.” Supervisors, Dr. Toshiya Hachisuka, Dr. Christopher Batty. Thesis available from MGO – mgo@uwaterloo.ca. Oral defence Monday, September 15, 3:30 p.m., DC2314.
Chemistry. Mila Abaeva, “Multimetallic Complexes Supported by an Unsymmetrical Imidazopyrimidine-Based Ligand: Synthesis, Characterization, and Catalytic Studies.” Supervisor, Dr. Derek Schipper. Visit the Faculty of Science Thesis Submission Notices website for details on requesting a copy, Oral defence Wednesday, September 17, 10:00 a.m., C2 361 and remote via MS Teams.
School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability. Sara Wickham, "Recognition and revitalization of ecocultural landscapes: Indigenous plant management throughout space and time." Supervisor, Dr. Andrew Trant. Available upon request from the Faculty of Environment, Administrator, Graduate Studies. Oral defence Wednesday, September 17, 1:00 p.m., remote.
School of Public Health Sciences. Paniz Haghighi, "Examining the Association between Functional Social Support, Marital Status, and Memory in Middle-aged and Older Adults in Canada: A Mixed Methods Study.", Supervisor: Mark Oremus; Email Health Graduate Administration for a copy. Oral defence Friday September 19, 8:00 a.m., remote.
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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Environment 1 domestic water shutdown, Thursday, September 4, 8:00 p.m. until Friday, September 5, 12:00 a.m., domestic water will be shut down during this time, no water to sinks and toilets will be available.
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Optometry building air handler shutdown, Friday, September 5 and Tuesday, September 9, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., airflow throughout the older areas of the building will be reduced while the 2009 addition will be operating normally.
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Carl A. Pollock Hall fire alarm testing, Friday, September 5, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.
- Energy Research Centre, Math 3, Burt Matthews Hall fire alarm testing, Friday, September 5, 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
- Minota Hagey, Mackenzie King Village, Ron Edyt Village fire alarm testing, Friday, September 5, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Environment 1 processed cold water and potable cold water shutdown, Friday, September 5, 7:00 p.m. to Saturday, September 6, 3:00 a.m., processed cold and potable cold water will be shut down to the building during this time.
- Needles Hall electrical shutdown, Sunday, September 7, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., all power will be off in the building, emergency lighting and the new addition's elevator will be operating.
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Douglas Wright Engineering C wing steam shutdown, Monday, September 8, 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., steam and hot water will not be available during the shutdown as a meter is being installed.
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Carl Pollock Hall steam shutdown, Monday, September 8, 9:00 p.m. to Tuesday, September 9, 4:00 p.m., steam and hot water will not be available during the shutdown as a meter is being installed.
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Engineering 2 Library Wing, Engineering 3, PHY-SHAR, J.R. Coutts Engineering Lecture Hall steam shutdown, Tuesday, September 9, at 9:00 p.m. until Wednesday, September 10, at 4:00 p.m., during this time there will be a steam shutdown to accommodate a meter installation; steam and hot water will not be available.
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Physical Activities Complex steam shutdown, Wednesday, September 10, 10:30 p.m. to Thursday, September 11, 7:00 a.m., steam and hot water will not be available during the shutdown as a meter is being installed.Please note: this has been cancelled. - Carl Pollock Hall and Douglas Wright Engineering electrical shutdown, Sunday, September 14, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., normal power including elevators will be off, emergency power operational.