Thursday, May 28, 2026

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• You're invited: Pride flag re-raising ceremony

• Board chair earns national honour

• Campus energized at You @Waterloo Day

You're invited: Pride flag re-raising ceremony

A message from Vivek Goel, President and Vice-Chancellor.

Join us as we open Pride Month together with the re-raising of the Intersex- and Two-Spirit Inclusive Pride Flag. The event reflects Waterloo’s ongoing commitment to building a more inclusive campus for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, including Two-Spirit, trans, non-binary, queer and gender non-conforming students, staff, and faculty. 

Date: Monday, June 1, 2026 
Time: 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. (remarks at 12:00 p.m.) 
Location: H Lot 

Event highlights include: 

• Remarks from guest speakers 

• Music, community, and a frozen treat (while supplies last) 

• Campus community booths to connect with resources, collect giveaways and purchase UWaterloo Pride merchandise 

Registration is not required. 

As part of this ongoing commitment to inclusivity, we continue advancing the recommendations outlined in the Trans and Non-Binary Equity Strategy. As of June 2026, we’re advancing steadily on the implementation of initiatives within the strategy, including the launch of a new resource hub designed to help the campus community explore available services, programs, and resources.  

Whether you’re looking for guidance on topics such as pronoun usage and inclusive practices, or simply want to better understand what is available across campus, the hub offers meaningful tools and information to support learning and connection.  

Updates on progress related to the Trans and Non-Binary Equity Strategy recommendations, including access to the resource hub, can be found by visiting the Office of EDI-R website.  

Board chair earns national honour

This article was originally published on Waterloo News.

A Civil Engineering alum and leader at the University of Waterloo has been recognized with a national award for his decades of service to the engineering profession and the Waterloo region community.

Murray Gamble (BASc ’85), P.Eng., chair of the University’s Board of Governors and president of The C3 Group of Companies, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Engineers Canada Meritorious Service Award for Community Service. The award, presented annually by Engineers Canada — the national association of Canada's engineering regulatory bodies — recognizes outstanding Canadian engineers for their contributions to their profession, their community and the safety and well-being of Canadians.

“Receiving this award is an honour and a highlight of my career,” said Gamble. “I have been fortunate to work with many great organizations and so many remarkable people over the years. I am grateful to all those who were involved in my nomination.”

Doing the work

What distinguishes Gamble's four decades of community involvement isn't the breadth of his commitments; it's the quality of them. He is known for taking on roles where the stakes are real, asking the hard questions early and remaining engaged long after others have moved on.

That quality of sustained commitment is perhaps best illustrated through his relationship with alum Matt Rendall, co-founder of Clearpath Robotics and OTTO Motors. Gamble first met Rendall (BASc’ 08,  MBET ‘09) in 2008, when Rendall was a student in Waterloo's Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) program and Clearpath was little more than an idea. Gamble joined an early mock board of directors, became one of the company's first angel investors in 2010, and remained on its official board through to its acquisition in 2023 — 15 years of involvement across every stage of the company's growth. Clearpath is one of more than 20 early-stage companies that Gamble has supported in this way across the region over his career.

"It is the difference between short-term advice and long-term stewardship," said Rendall, who completed his undergraduate degree in Mechatronics Engineering. "Murray's motivation, time and again, was not simply to win a deal; it was to build founders and strengthen the community around them."

Beyond the innovation economy

That same instinct carries through Gamble's work well beyond the startup world. During a twelve-year tenure with the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, he launched the Adopt an Artwork program and backed early-stage pilot projects, including Walk the Talk tours and an Education Hub that the Gallery said could not have moved forward without his support. He has held governance roles with Centre In The Square and THEMUSEUM, contributed to newcomer integration through the Immigration Partnership Council, and helped found the Waterloo Economic Development Corporation, where he is past chair.

Gamble has served on the University of Waterloo Board of Governors since 2012 and has chaired the Board since 2023. He also contributes to the Faculty of Engineering's Dean's Advisory Council and previously helped found and chair the Board of Advisors for the MBET program. Both Gamble and The C3 Group of Companies have generously supported the University through gifts for scholarships, athletic awards and entrepreneurial resources.

“Murray exemplifies the kind of thoughtful, long-term leadership our communities depend on.” said Dr. Vivek Goel, president and vice-chancellor. “ He brings sharp judgment, genuine curiosity and a deep commitment to building stronger institutions across this region.

“We are fortunate to have him as part of the University of Waterloo community. This recognition reflects the lasting impact of his contributions.”

Gamble’s Engineers Canada recognition follows earlier honours including the Waterloo Region Record's Barnraiser Award (2013) and the Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce's Michael R. Follett Community Leader of the Year (2017).

He received the award at the Engineers Canada gala on May 21, 2026, in Calgary, Alberta.

Campus energized at You @ Waterloo Day

A message from Marketing and Undergrad Recruitment.

Last Saturday, May 23, was You @ Waterloo Day, our annual event welcoming prospective students who have received offers of admission to Waterloo.

Our campuses were energized (despite some truly terrible, rainy weather) by strong attendance and excitement from future Waterloo students and their supporters! The event had more than 2,000 registered groups totalling almost 6,000 guests across our Waterloo, Cambridge, and Stratford campuses.

Future students had the opportunity to explore campus life, connect with current students and staff, and learn more about the academic and community experiences that make Waterloo unique. Faculties, University Colleges, Campus Housing, and service areas from across the University came together to help create a welcoming and memorable experience for our guests.

We received very positive feedback from attendees, service area volunteers, and student staff, highlighting the enthusiasm and collaborative spirit that made the day such a success — rain and all.

Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and student ambassadors who helped make You @ Waterloo Day an awesome event!