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Register now for the 10th annual Advisor Conference
A message from the Student Success Office.
The 10th annual Advisor Conference will bring together hundreds of campus advisors committed to supporting students on April 29 (in-person at Federation Hall) and April 30 (online). Encourage staff and faculty in advising roles to register now in Portal.
We hope you'll join us to:
- Connect with your community of advisors at Waterloo
- Learn more about advising tools and student support services
- Further develop your advising practice and enhance the vital service you provide to Waterloo students
Explore all the conference sessions and register now in Portal.
International Experience Centre opening spring 2024
A message from the Student Success Office.
Next term, students looking for immigration services, international student programs and supports, intercultural skills training or opportunities to study abroad will have a new office ready to meet their needs.
The International Experience Centre (IEC) will bring existing services currently offered through the Student Success Office (SSO) to a more centralized location in Needles Hall (NH).
“We are thrilled to be part of the University’s long-term vision of strengthening diverse communities through increasing the visibility and uptake of international services and opportunities,” said Pam Charbonneau, director of the Student Success Office. “Waterloo’s investment in spaces like the IEC demonstrates the significant value international and intercultural experiences bring to our campus."
Though international services and programs will move out of the SSO, the unit will continue to deliver the student-driven resources campus has come to rely on, including new student transition programming, learning supports and leadership development programs.
To learn more about the IEC, visit uwaterloo.ca/isg/iec.
It's a Q and A for Dietitian's Day
A message from Campus Wellness.
March is Nutrition Month and today is Dietitian’s Day! This day is dedicated to Registered Dietitians (RDs) across Canada and celebrates the many ways RDs support healthy living for Canadians. Over the course of this month, we have been highlighting the diverse and important work that RDs do across our campus.
Today, we celebrate all that RDs do!
Join us in some FAQ for RD Day:
Dietitian or nutritionist – I see both of these terms online, is there a difference?
Yes! Registered Dietitian (and “RD”) is a protected title in Canada. This means that RDs are regulated by and accountable to a provincial governing body, such as the College of Dietitians of Ontario. RDs are also bound to a moral code of professional ethics. With this, you can be assured that RDs will provide nutrition advice that is evidence-based and not rooted in gimmicks or pseudoscience. “Nutritionist” is not a protected term and can therefore be used by anyone, regardless of education level or practical experience. Regulation matters when seeking out health information - this helps keep you, a consumer of health information, safe from false or misleading claims.
Where do RDs commonly work?
Dietitians work in diverse settings including, but not limited to: primary healthcare (e.g., health teams, hospitals, clinics), food operations, research, academia, athletics and sport, public health and government agencies, business & industry. Throughout these settings, you’ll see RDs using their knowledge and expertise in many different capacities. This could look very different from setting to setting but might include the following roles: supporting clients with acute or chronic health concerns, contributing to disease prevention initiatives, developing menus, managing food systems to provide safe and nutritious meals, consulting with food manufacturers, conducting research to move nutrition science forward, working with government agencies to improve food access and food security, delivering nutrition education and skills programs – and much more!
How can I access RD services for myself or a family member?
RD support is available via multiple avenues, depending on your needs. More details about how you can connect with an RD can be found in this Daily Bulletin article. Many health insurance plans, including GreenShield Canada, offer coverage for RD services should OHIP-covered options not be available to you – check out what your insurance covers!
Stay tuned next Monday for our final RD profile for this Nutrition Month!
Upcoming changes to Duo two-factor authentication service on the mobile app
A message from Information Systems & Technology (IST).
What is happening? The following changes will be made to the University’s Duo two-factor authentication (2FA) service:
- Passcodes from the Duo Mobile App will no longer be an option when authenticating to 2FA-protected web applications.
- Verified Push will be enabled for all applications.
What is Verified Push? When a client logs on to a 2FA-protected service, a 3-digit code will be displayed on their login screen, which then must then be entered by the client on their authentication device to approve the Duo Push request. This ensures clients cannot accidentally approve login requests when they are not actively logging in to the application. Visit the IST Knowledge Base to learn more.
When is this happening? Wednesday, March 20, between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Questions or concerns? Please submit a ticket via the IST Help Portal.
Critical Tech Talk and other notes
The next in the Critical Tech Talk series, which bills itself as "a series of honest dialogues about technological innovation," is set for Friday, March 22 in AL 116 at 4:00 p.m. Critical Tech Talk 8, "Humility as a Value in Engineering & Design," will be a hybrid event featuring Professor Kari Zacharias from the University of Manitoba in conversation with Dr. Jenny Howcroft and PhD candidate Naomi Paul, both from Systems Design Engineering at Waterloo. Dr. Mary Wells, Dean of Engineering, will give a special introduction.
"Although this talk is about engineering culture, it will be of interest to all disciplines, and it will provide a much-needed respite from the grandstanding of Elon Musk and Sam Altman," says a note from the Critical Tech Talk organizers. Refreshments will be served.
The Faculty of Arts is also hosting a Hoop Dance Performance and Workshop featuring Feryn Karahkwiiohhstha King today beginning at 2:30 p.m. in the Hagey Hall Hub. (The performance was originally set to take place in the Arts Quad outside Dana Porter, but Old Man Winter had other ideas.)
Following the performance, Feryn will offer a hoop-making and dancing workshop in United College's Alumni Hall from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Noon Hour Concert series continues today featuring Patchwork with the Full House Brass. The Full House Brass are a group of five versatile and creative brass specialists who play a variety of musical styles ranging from classical to jazz.
The free concert takes place at 12:30 p.m. in Conrad Grebel University College's chapel.
Employers hosting Employer Information Sessions this week and next week include Arc’Teryx and PwC. Make sure to register through WaterlooWorks and check the calendar for any updates.