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Bereavement notice: Remembering Daniel Molla
This is an excerpt from an article that was originally in Waterloo News.
The University of Waterloo community is mourning the loss of Daniel Molla, a second-year Biochemistry student in the Faculty of Science and a member of the Waterloo Warriors football team.
Daniel was a proud member of the Warriors football family, and a familiar presence on campus and in the local Kitchener-Waterloo community. As a student-athlete, he was respected by his teammates, coaches and classmates, and he made a positive impact on those around him through his kindness, friendship and commitment to others.
"The sudden and unfortunate passing of Daniel Molla is heartbreaking for our players, coaches and support staff," said Chris Bertoia, Head Coach of Waterloo Warriors Football. "Daniel was an outstanding young man in the classroom, on the field and especially as a teammate to his football brothers. He will be greatly missed, never forgotten, and we will take joy in remembering his unique smile, subtle humour and the positive impact he had on our football program."
On behalf of the University community, we extend our deepest condolences to Daniel's family, friends, teammates, classmates and all those who knew and cared for him.
Flags across campus will be lowered to half-mast today in memory of Daniel Molla.
Engineering professor earns national mentorship award
This is an excerpt from an article that was originally in Waterloo News.
A University of Waterloo professor has been recognized with a national award for her decades of dedication to graduate students.
Dr. Catherine Burns, a professor in the Department of Systems Design Engineering and a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Human Factors in Healthcare Systems, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Dr. Suning Wang Award for Outstanding Graduate Mentorship, presented by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS). Burns was chosen from 17 nominations submitted across the country. She is the first person from the University of Waterloo to receive this award.
"[This recognition] still feels a little unreal to me,” said Burns, also the Director of Waterloo’s Advanced Interface Design Lab. "The key thing that makes it so special is that it starts with the nomination by your students. That they took that effort, when they are all so busy doing amazing things, and felt strongly about the nomination, is tremendously humbling."
Have your say: Shaping Canada’s approach to AI transparency
Last month, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) launched a public consultation on AI transparency, supported by a discussion paper entitled Enhancing trust in artificial intelligence through increased transparency.
The public consultation will remain open until September 23, 2026, and is the first step towards implementing the Government’s commitment under the AI strategy, AI for All, to enhance AI transparency. Greater transparency can help Canadians and Canadian businesses make informed decisions about their use of AI, understand the origins of the content they encounter online, and use AI tools safely and responsibly.
The consultation seeks input on opportunities to strengthen transparency in five key areas:
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Detecting and identifying AI-generated content;
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Empowering individuals to know when they are interacting with an AI system;
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Improving the availability of consistent and understandable information about AI systems, including their development, capabilities, and limitations;
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Enabling the tracking of serious incidents related to AI systems; and
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Advancing ways to better track the activity and interactions of AI agents.
ISED welcomes submissions from Canadians, residents of Canada, and organizations across Canada. You can access the online form on the AI consultation website.
Contribute to our community: Join the March of 1,000 Umbrellas in support of United Way!
Join your friends and colleagues as the University of Waterloo takes part in the annual March of 1,000 Umbrellas! This 3 km walk from Waterloo City Hall to Carl Zehr Square in Kitchener launches the United Way Waterloo Region Communities’ 2026 fundraising campaign and brings community members together in support of our region. It’s a great opportunity to come together, have some fun and celebrate our commitment to the local community.
Walk with the Waterloo Crew
This year’s march will be held on Thursday, September 17.
We will meet in the Arts Quad at the Waterloo sign (outside the Dana Porter library) at 10:30 a.m. for a quick group photo. We’ll then depart campus at 10:45 a.m. and head to Waterloo City Hall to join community leaders and partners for the walk by 11:30 a.m.
The route to Carl Zehr Square at Kitchener City Hall takes approximately 40 minutes. Upon arrival, we’ll enjoy a celebration with entertainment and lunch.
To show your campus support, feel free to bring your University of Waterloo-branded umbrella and wear a Waterloo shirt. A limited number of shirts and umbrellas will also be available to borrow. 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 Ion light rail, which departs directly from Carl Zehr Square.
We hope you’ll join the University of Waterloo community as we come together to support our Region.
For questions, please contact us at united.way@uwaterloo.ca.
Why the United Way matters
United Way Waterloo Region brings people and organizations together to address these complex challenges, supporting frontline programs that provide food, shelter, counselling and pathways to stability. As an “umbrella organization,” United Way strategically allocates donations to where they can have the greatest local impact, supporting a network of local organizations and ensuring 100% of donations stay in our community.
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.
Warriors Youth Swim Lessons, registration is now open for LTS Child/Youth Preschool 1 – Swimmer 9. Group and private lessons available. Register today!
Module1 - Safeguarding Science: Raising Awareness of Security Risks and Mitigation Tools in the Research Ecosystem, (English), Friday, September 11, 2026, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Velocity Pitch Competition during Waterloo Tech Week, Saturday, September 12, 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Science Teaching Complex (STC)
Why Founders Waste Months on the Wrong Decisions and How to Avoid It, Monday, September 14, 6:20 p.m. to 8:20 p.m., Builders Club, 165 King Street West, Kitchener.
Crochet/Knit Stress Buster Drop-in Sessions, every Monday from September 14 to December 14, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.(no session on October 12). Evenings: September 23, October 19, and November 9 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. CPH 2371.
UWSA Election Info Session, Tuesday, September 15, noon to 1 pm, online
Journaling for Well-being, 8 weeks starting Friday, Sept 18. Online.
Noon Hour Concert Series - Andromeda Trio & Special Guests, Embroidered with Jagged Patterns, Wednesday, September 16, 12 p.m., Conrad Grebel University College Chapel. A collaboration between Karen Sunabacka (Composer and Music Faculty at the University of Waterloo) and Andromeda Trio, celebrating their 8-year relationship and upcoming album recording. Free Admission
[NEW] Chemistry Seminar Series: Ingo Krossing, “Fluorinated Anions for Electrolytes and Interphases – A thrive through the Li and Post-Li Battery World,” Tuesday, September 22, 10:30 a.m., QNC 1501
Belonging at Waterloo: From Being Here to Being Part of Something, Wednesday, September 23, 11:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., online. This Healthy Waterloo webinar is primarily intended for students, with faculty, staff, alumni, and external community members also welcome to attend. The session will explore belonging, social connection and wellbeing during the university experience.
Home Routes folk concert: Shawna Caspi, Thursday, September 24, 6 p.m. Potluck / 7 p.m. Concert, Brubacher House - North Campus UW, Frank Tompa Dr., Waterloo
Climate pedagogy across the curriculum: approaches for higher education, Friday, September 25, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., EV2 room 2006
BioBlitz 2026, Monday, September 21, 7 a.m. to Friday, September 25, 5 p.m., various locations across campus.
Safeguarding Science Webinar: Module 8 - Protecting Knowledge: Research Security in Social Sciences and Humanities (English), Monday, September 21, 2026, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Teaching with Tech: A Practical ViewBoard Workshop - In Person (TII5010), Tuesday, September 22, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., LIB 329 (Tech Sandbox)
P4E Job Fair, Wednesday, September 23, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., RIM Park
Belonging at Waterloo: From Being Here to Being Part of Something: Wednesday, September 23, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., virtual. Professor Troy Glover explores how social connections and shared experiences can foster a sense of belonging on campus. Registration today.
Noon Hour Concert Series - Ryan Baxter, Piano Music by Indigenous Composers in Canada, Wednesday, September 23, 12 p.m., Conrad Grebel University College Chapel, Selected work for piano by Indigenous Canadian composers, played in the spirit of Truth & Reconciliation. Free Admission
Climate pedagogy across the curriculum: approaches for higher education, Friday, September 25, 12 p.m. to 2 p,.m., EV2 room 2006
Celebrate Indigenous Culture at the 2026 Gidinawendamin/Ska’nikú•lát Pow Wow, September 26, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Columbia Icefield (CIF) Outdoor Field. Free Admission.
Introduction to Crochet, Monday, September 28, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., or Wednesday, October 14 & 21, 12 noon to 1 p.m. (class is held over two weeks). It will also be held on Monday, November 2, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and on the Cambridge Campus on Tuesday, September 29, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location will be sent at registration. Note: This workshop costs $25.
Science Grad School Fair, Tuesday, September 29, 1 to 4 p.m., STC, Main Commons (by STC 1001 and Starbucks)
Noon Hour Concert Series - Subhira Quintet, Worldly Jazz from Chile, Wednesday, September 30, 12 p.m., Conrad Grebel University College Chapel, Combines musical ethnic roots of Chile and other countries with classical music, jazz and South American rich dancing traditional music.Free Admission
[NEW] Knowledge Mobilization Community of Practice, "Knowledge Mobilizationin Canada and Beyond: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?" Thursday, October 1, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Location: EC5 1111 (Enterprise Theatre). For questions, contact Nadine Quehl (nquehl@uwaterloo.ca)
WaterLeadership Certificate: Knowledge Mobilization 101, Wednesday, October 7, 10 to 11:30 a.m. in E2-2350. Earn the certificate, gain transferable skills. All undergrads and grads welcome from all faculties. Space is limited, registration required
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PhD oral defences
Biology. Gyana Gourab Mishra, "Characterizing the conserved role of palmitoylation in neurodegeneration using the model organism Drosophila melanogaster." Supervisor, Dr. Dale Martin. Visit the Faculty of Science thesis submission notices website for details on requesting a copy to review. Oral defence Monday, September 14, 1:00 p.m., remote via Microsoft Teams.
School of Public Health Sciences. Rhoda Omache, "Exploring the Experiences and Perceptions of African-Canadian Immigrants’ Cultural Food Practices within Waterloo-Wellington Region." Supervisor, Dr. Hannah Neufeld. Email health.graduate.administration@uwaterloo.ca for a copy. Oral defence Wednesday, September 16, 11:00 a.m., EXP 1686 (hybrid).
Physics and Astronomy, Saba KARIMI, “Transformation of Stable Polystyrene Glasses toward Equilibrium.” Supervisor(s), Dr. James Forrest. Visit the Faculty of Science https://uwaterloo.ca/science/graduate/thesis-defence-submission-information/thesis-submission-notices website for details on requesting a copy to review. Oral Defence: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 11:00 a.m., PHY 308
Biology, Fatma Hassan MOHAMMED, “The function and inhibition of SARS-Cov-2 main protease(mpro).” Supervisor(s), Dr. Todd Holyoak. Visit the Faculty of Science https://uwaterloo.ca/science/graduate/thesis-defence-submission-information/thesis-submission-notices website for details on requesting a copy to review. Oral Defence: Friday, September 18, 2026, 1:00 p.m., B1 266