Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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• Off-boarding research data: plan before the term ends
• Celebrate Dietitian's Day with a Q&A
• CareNext Collective event takes place March 25
• Fine Arts senior undergraduate exhibition launches tomorrow
• Wednesday's notes

Off-boarding research data: plan before the term ends

A message from the Research Data Management group.

As the academic term and research appointments conclude, students, supervisors and research teams should make a plan to off-board research data.  Access to University systems will change or end when students leave a role or graduate. Research data stored only in personal accounts, local devices or non-University platforms often becomes inaccessible, creating risks for research continuity and compliance. 

Information Systems & Technology (IST) and the University Libraries recommend confirming where research data will be stored before a term or appointment ends. Data should be transferred to university-supported research-data platforms (i.e., systems administered by IST or the Libraries, not individual student storage spaces) that align with the type and stage of research, and agreements between students and supervisors. 

For active research and collaboration, personal Microsoft OneDrive accounts and SharePoint (Waterloo accounts) are commonly used to store shared files and project documentation that supervisors and teams need ongoing access to. For projects involving large datasets, computational research or enhanced access controls, WatCloud and other research computing storage options may be more appropriate. Researchers can use the IST Data Storage Solutions Finder to identify recommended storage options. 

For finalized or published datasets, or where long-term preservation and sharing are required, the University of Waterloo Dataverse is recommended. The Libraries can provide support for preparing and depositing datasets. 

Before leaving a role, students should transfer files from personal locations (including Waterloo OneDrive accounts), organize documentation clearly and confirm access permissions with their supervisor. Planning ahead helps safeguard research outputs and supports responsible research practices at Waterloo. 

For current graduate students, register for RDM Jumpstart to learn more about research data management and computational reproducibility. Applications opened on Monday, March 16.

Celebrate Dietitian's Day with a Q&A

A message from Campus Wellness.

CareNext Collective event takes place March 25

The next event in the Manulife presents CareNext Collective series is set to take place on March 25.  Better Care, Same Team: Inside a pharmacist‑led model changing cancer care asks the question, “what happens when pharmacists move upstream into clinical decision‑making, take ownership of patient panels, and redesign follow‑up care in oncology?”

This month’s discussion brings together Anthony Amadio, Jackie Diebold, and Dr. Mary DeCarolis to unpack how this pharmacist‑led, interprofessional model was designed, operationalized, and refined. They’ll be joined by Joey Champigny to explore how lessons from this model may inform care redesign in other WRHN programs and across the broader health system.

The event takes place virtually from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. on Microsoft Teams. Register today.

Fine Arts senior undergraduate exhibition launches tomorrow

The Fine Arts department is presenting CODA, the 52^nd Fine Arts Senior Undergraduate Exhibition from March 19 to April 4.

“The University of Waterloo Department of Fine Arts invites you to the 52^ndSenior Undergraduate Exhibition hosted by the University of Waterloo Art Gallery,” says a note from Fine Arts. “This annual exhibition captures the creativity and diversity of practices that students have been exploring in the studio arts program.”

The exhibition features artworks by Paris Chang, Olivia Denny, Merna Gallo, Jewel Hankey-Telesford, Grace Her, Hayley Hill, Wanqi Hou, Lidya Nur Karat, Sarah Kelly, Youngseo Kwon, Ekaterina Malkevich, Jacqui Mason, Eleanor McCrimmon, Serena Merla, Mya Milenkovic, Amy Millar, Lillian Ester Morales-Marenco, Veronica Palczewski, Maleeha Shareef, Emily Smith, Chen Hsin Rachel Wang, Maggie Mary Willsie, Emily Xiao, Emily Yang, and Jade Yuan.

The class shares the following statement:

coda, n. 

More than an end of a piece; it is an artistic, often emotional, final statement that acts as a bridge between the climax and the absolute resolution. 

"Our artistic journeys have been both a challenging and beautiful time throughout our education. All the failures, trials and errors, and moments of success have led us to where we are now. These learning experiences will be what we carry on in this transitionary period in our careers. 

Coda represents this transition, the stepping stone, and the final statement within our concluding passage in not only our creative journeys, but also in our interpersonal narratives. Through various mediums, techniques, and practices, the works reflect our unique stories and illustrates the closing of one chapter, awaiting another to open." 

"Please join Fine Arts in celebrating this showcase of undergraduate creativity and achievement."

The exhibition runs from Thursday, March 19 to April 4. The opening reception takes place on Thursday, March 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with remarks starting at 6:00 p.m. at the University of Waterloo Art Gallery in East Campus Hall.

Wednesday's notes

The Noon Hour Concert series at Conrad Grebel University College continues today with Between Grace and Fire. Lucy Liuxuan Zhang (violin) and Woobin Park (piano) will be performing the following pieces:

• Beethoven's Violin Sonata No. 1; and
• Brahms Violin Sonata No. 2

The concert begins at 12 noon in the Conrad Grebel Chapel. Admission is free.

The Community Well-being Fruit and Veg Market will be taking place today in the SLC lower atrium from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. or while supplies last. $10 will net you a bag of assorted produce. All members of the University of Waterloo community are welcome.

The Libraries are hosting a Living Books Exchange today from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. in the DC Library Silent Study Room.

"Join the Libraries for an opportunity to connect with others in the UWaterloo community to discuss how we build trust in science in a media environment where everyone claims to speak “for the science,” and how equity and inclusion shape these conversations," says an update from the Libraries. "Living ‘books’ will be sharing their experiences with science communication, trust building and EDIA in STEM during 25-minute one-on-one conversations."

"Browse the catalogue of available living books below to see which you would like to ‘check out’ for the opportunity to listen, learn and ask respectful questions in a safe space. No recording or photos will be permitted without explicit permission." 

Registration has closed, but drop-ins will be welcomed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Join the University of Waterloo Young Liberals, the Waterloo Conservative Club, the Political Science Student Association and the Waterloo Forum

"This event will feature a structured debate on major issues facing Canada and students today, followed by audience Q&A," says a note from organizers. The event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in STC 1012. There's still time to register. All members of the University of Waterloo community are welcomed, and snacks and drinks will be provided.