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Help design the campus of tomorrow at the Campus Plan Open Houses
By Sam Toman.
The University of Waterloo’s Campus Plan is getting closer to completion — and there’s no better time to share your input.
Just like cities have urban plans, Waterloo’s Campus Plan provides a long-term roadmap for how our spaces will evolve to support learning, research, sustainability, and community over the next decade and beyond. Since early 2025, the Campus Plan team has engaged students, faculty, and staff through surveys, consultations, and open houses to gather ideas about how campus spaces can better serve our community.
On Wednesday, November 5, the team will host two Phase 3 Open Houses to share the draft Campus Plan—including interesting potential designs and early concepts for the campus of the future. These sessions mark one of the last opportunities to offer feedback before the plan is finalized.
Each event features interactive displays, opportunities to speak with the project team from Brook McIlroy, and a sneak peek at what’s ahead for areas like sustainability, green space, housing, mobility, and accessibility.
- Location: Student Life Centre, Black and Gold Room
- Event Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Presentation: 1:00 p.m.
- Q&A: Immediately following the presentation (until approximately 1:50 p.m.)
- Additional Time: Explore displays and speak with the project team after the Q and A
- Location: Engineering 7, Rooms 2317 and 2357
- Event Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Presentation: 10:30 a.m.
- Q&A: Immediately following the presentation (until approximately 11:20 a.m.)
- Additional Time: Explore displays and speak with the project team after the Q and A
This is a casual, drop-in event open to all members of the campus community. No registration required — just drop by the session that works best for you.
Learn more about the project and its engagement process on the Campus Plan website.
Welcome back to Cyber Awareness Month with The Goose & Friends – week four
A message from Information Systems & Technology (IST).
Last week, The Goose discovered how two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security to their accounts. This week, The Goose stumbles into device security mishaps — and the University of Waterloo mascots step in with lessons to keep devices safe from malware and attackers.
Tip #4 – Layer your defenses: Qualys Agent scans for weaknesses; SentinelOne Agent stops active threats. Proactive scans. Real-time defense. Security takes both!
Read more about keeping devices safe from malware and attackers.
Attend one of our upcoming Cybersecurity information sessions
Visit the event page for more information and to register for these sessions.
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October 23: Cybersecurity for staff and faculty
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October 30: Cybersecurity for students
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October 31: Halloween cybersecurity close-out (PDAG seminar)
The Libraries need your feedback
A message from the Libraries.
The University of Waterloo Libraries launched LibBot, a website chatbot, in spring 2025 to provide users 24/7 support. To better understand how it's being used and guide future improvements, we’re looking for faculty, staff and students who would be interested in providing their feedback.
We are looking for participants available for a 30 – 45-minute online session between Nov 3 – 14, where they will complete a series of tasks using the chatbot to provide us with your feedback. If you are interested in participating, please sign up by Wednesday, October 29: faculty, staff or students.
If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact Alys Zhao, project coordinator.
What Were You Wearing? exhibit coming to the SLC
A message from the Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office (SVPRO).
The Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office (SVPRO) is once again bringing the What Were You Wearing? Survivor Art Exhibit to UWaterloo. The exhibit is based on student-survivor descriptions of the clothing they were wearing when they experienced sexual violence.
Although progress is being made, we live in a society that still wrongfully blames victims for the harm they experience. Sexual violence is normalized, minimized and silenced. The myth that clothing causes sexual violence, along with many other myths, are used to blame survivors and justify the actions of those who cause harm. Survivors are never to blame. The intent of this exhibit is to bring awareness and attention to the pervasiveness of sexual violence and victim blaming, debunk harmful myths and provide education about preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors.
The “What Were You Wearing?” art exhibit was inspired by Dr. Mary Simmerling’s poem, What I was Wearing, and was created at the University of Arkansas in 2013 by Jen Brockman and Dr. Mary Wyandt-Hiebert.
The exhibit runs from Wednesday, October 29 to Thursday, October 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the SLC multipurpose room.
Everyone is welcome.Engage with the exhibit at your own pace
Wednesday's notes
The next instalment of the Fruit & Veg Market will be taking place today from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. in both the HLTH EXP foyer and Engineering 7 (first floor by Robohub). $10 will get attendees a bag of produce.
Research Impact Canada’s next Dr. RIC session will take place Thursday, October 23, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Zoom. The session will feature two presentations:
- Presentation #1: Centering Indigenous Voices: Guide Towards Allyship in Indigenous Research with Mariam Hayward, Western University;
- Presentation #2: To Professionalize or Not to Professionalize KM – that is the Question! with Nadine Quehl and Sarah Paikkar from the University of Waterloo.
If you are interested in attending the session, please contact Nadine Quehl for the Zoom link.
Photo by Jon Halpenny.
The Women's Hockey Warriors will face Laurier for their Battle of Waterloo home opener on Friday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the CIF Arena. A limited number of free tickets are available for University employees, sponsored by Hilton. Email warriorstickets@uwaterloo.ca while they last.
Information Systems & Technology (IST) has published the latest in the Atlassian Blog Series entitled Streamlining Team Communication with Jira Notifications.
Where were you when the lights went out? Enova Power Corp is reporting that there is currently an "unplanned power outage" affecting at least part of the University's main campus today. The outage occurred at 9:10 a.m. this morning. Reports that residences on the main campus (excluding UWP), the Tatham Centre, Needles Hall, South Campus Hall, Doug Wright Engineering, Carl Pollock Hall and the Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre have been affected, to name a few. Work is underway to investigate and get power back online as soon as possible. Updates on campus status will be sent via the University's emergency notification system.
Update: as of 10:48 a.m. this morning, power has been restored to campus.
Link of the day
International Stuttering Awareness Day
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.
The Waterloo Eye Institute optometry clinics in Waterloo and downtown Kitchener offer comprehensive eye exams and eyewear, including glasses and contact lenses, with the Waterloo location offering various specialized services including urgent eye care. Discounts apply for University of Waterloo students and employees. The Waterloo Clinic is at a nearby interim location, 419C Phillip St, during construction at the School of Optometry and Vision Science. The Kitchener Clinic remains at the Health Sciences Campus, 10B Victoria St. S. Book online or by phone at 519-888-4062.
WUSA Stock the Bank food drive registration period, Wednesday, October 1 to Friday, October 31.
Instructional Innovations Week, Monday, October 20 to Friday, October 24.
WaterLeadership Workshop | Knowledge Mobilization 101, presented by Elanor Waslander, Knowledge Mobilization Specialist, part of the Water Institute's WaterLeadership training series, Wednesday, October 22, 10:00 a.m., DC 1304.
Community Well-being Fruits and Veg Market, Wednesday, October 22, 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. (while supplies last), Engineering 7 first floor (by the Robohub) and Health Expansion Building first floor foyer.
Accessibility Ally Network virtual presentation, "Data as a tool for accessibility and inclusion," Wednesday, October 22, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
WICI Talk with guest speaker Seanna Davidson, Wednesday, October 22, 2:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m., EV1 225. Please register.
Grebel Gallery DRAFTS 6: Mapping Diasporic Identities launch event, Wednesday, October 22, 7:30 p.m., Conrad Grebel Gallery.
UWSA Annual Meeting, Thursday, October 23, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., PHY 313 or online.
WaterTalk - Beyond the Storm: Water Insecurity and Community Resilience in Puerto Rico, presented by Dr. Anaís Delilah Roque, Professor of Environmental Justice, Duke University, Thursday, October 23, 11:00 a.m., DC 1302.
WIN Distinguished Lecture with Prof. Hideo Ohno, “Spintronics at the Nanoscale: Enabling Green Information Processing," Thursday, October 23, 11:00 a.m., QNC 1501.
Research Impact Canada’s Dr. RIC session, Presentation #1: Centering Indigenous Voices: Guide Towards Allyship in Indigenous Research with Mariam Hayward, Western University & Presentation #2: To Professionalize or Not to Professionalize KM – that is the Question! With Nadine Quehl and Sarah Panikkar, University of Waterloo, Thursday, October 23, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact Nadine Quehl for the Zoom link.
Honorary doctorate recipient Judge Albert Wong (BSc ’80, Kinesiology) on Servant leadership: Reflections and lessons learned from 49 years of service to Canada, Thursday, October 23, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., LHI 1621 (Sun Life Auditorium). Please register in advance.
2025 University of Waterloo Gem and Mineral Show, Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, CEIT building.
The heart of innovation: A team’s journey to smarter, safer, faster care, Friday, October 24, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., online via Slido.
Webinar | Towards Trustworthy AI: Cybersecurity and Privacy Concerns, Friday, October 24, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., online.
We All Belong Here community lunch, Friday, October 24, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Conrad Grebel University College parking lot.
NEW - Warriors Women’s Hockey vs. Laurier, Friday, October 24, 7:00 p.m., CIF Arena. Home Opener, Parent Day, Camps and Minor League Day, Alumni Night, Battle of Waterloo, Smudging Ceremony, and Employee Day Limited free tickets available for Waterloo employees, sponsored by Hilton. Email warriorstickets@uwaterloo.ca while they last! Buy your tickets today!
Kids' Science Open House 2025, Saturday, October 25, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Science Teaching Complex.
Computer Museum Open House, Saturday, October 25, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Davis Centre.
OUA Field Hockey Semifinals: Waterloo Warriors vs. Toronto Varsity Blues, Saturday, October 25, 1:00 p.m., Warrior Field. Free admission for all fans.
UN-Habitat Quality of Life Hackathon, Sunday, October 26, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., E7-1427. Register online.
Chemistry Seminar: The Accuracy Crisis in Binding and Potency Studies: Hidden Causes, Heavy Costs, and a Call to Act featuring Sergey N. Krylov,P rofessor, Centre for Research on Biomolecular Interactions, York University, Monday, October 27, 11:00 a.m., C2-361 Reading Room.
i2I: Invention to Innovation Grad Student and Post-doc Networking Event, Monday, October 27, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Grad House upstairs lounge.
Responding to a student in distress training sessions: Virtual sessions to feel more confident when supporting students in distress, Tuesday, October 28, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Register on Portal.
University of Waterloo's Volunteer Fair, Wednesday, October 28, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., SLC Great Hall.
WICI presents a Reading and Conversation with Author Madhur Anand, Tuesday, October 28, 1:30 p.m., STC 2002.
W3+ Yoga Nidra: Guided Relaxation for Better Sleep with Kimberley Luu, Wednesday, October 29, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Noon Hour Concert: Ryan Baxter, Piano Music from Sea to Summit, Wednesday, October 29, 12 noon, Conrad Grebel University College Chapel. Free admission.
Showcasing Success: Tracking research and departmental impact with SciVal, Wednesday, October 29, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Teams, Register now.
Social Innovators in Training (SIIT) Demo Day, Wednesday, October 29, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. United College Alumni Hall (UTD 201).
Launch of the Graham Seed Fund on building readiness for responsible AI in community care: Friday, October 31, 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon, EC5 1111. Visit the Graham Seed Fund website to register.
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# 2025-00437 - Director of Advancement - Faculty of Environment - Dean of Environment Office, USG 14
- Job ID# 2025-00714 - Manager, Financial Operations - Faculty of Science - School of Optometry and Vision Science, USG 11
- Job ID# 2025-00715 - Recruitment Officer - Faculty of Mathematics - Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach, USG 10
- Job ID# 2025-00716 - Project Manager, Architectural – Facilities, USG 9
- Job ID# 2025-00724 - Compensation Specialist - Human Resources – Compensation, USG 8
Secondments and internal temporary opportunities
- Job ID# 2025-00699 - Research Geochemist - Faculty of Science - Earth and Environmental Sciences, USG 6
- Job ID# 2025-00703 - Research Project Coordinator, GGR - Faculty of Science - Earth and Environmental Sciences, USG 5
- Job ID# 2025-00707 - Patient Care Coordinator - Faculty of Science - School of Optometry and Vision Science, USG 5
- Job ID# 2025-00721 - Project Assistant, Indigenous Futures Circle – Office of Indigenous Initiatives, USG 5
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:
- Tunnel between South Campus Hall and the Tatham Centre closure, Friday, September 19 to November 1, access to the A3 section of the tunnel between SCH and TC will be restricted due to construction work, there will be no entry to the tunnel and pedestrians will need to use alternative routes.
- School of Optometry temporary washroom closures, Thursday, September 25 until further notice, washrooms in Rooms 2023, 2026, and 3040 are out of service.
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Bright Starts daycare, Toby Jenkins Building, Optometry, Columbia Ice Field fire alarm testing, Wednesday, October 22, 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
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UWP - Waterloo South, Woolwich South, Beck Hall fire alarm testing, Wednesday, October 22, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Commissary domestic hot water shutdown, Thursday, October 23, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., domestic hot water shutdown to accommodate metering installation, there will be no hot water to sinks.
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General Services Complex domestic hot water shutdown, Thursday, October 23, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., domestic hot water shutdown to accommodate metering installation, there will be no hot water to sinks.
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East Campus Hall, Engineering 5, 6, 7 fire alarm testing, Friday, October 24, 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
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UWP - Wilmot South, Wellesley South, Eby Hall, Claudette Miller Hall fire alarm testing, Friday, October 24, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Commissary domestic cold water shutdown, Saturday, October 25, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., domestic cold water hard and soft shutdown to accommodate metering installation, there will be no water to sinks and toilets.
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Environment 1 and Arts Lecture Hall electrical shutdown, Sunday, October 26, 7:00 a.m. to 12 noon, normal power will be off, including elevators, emergency power will be operating.
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Central Services domestic cold water shutdown, Monday, October 27, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., domestic cold water hard and soft shutdown to accommodate metering installation, there will be no water to sinks and toilets.