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President in NYC for launch of HeForShe parity report
President Feridun Hamdullahpur is in New York City today to report on the gender equality commitments the University of Waterloo has undertaken as part of the HeForShe IMPACT10x10x10 initiative.
Hamdullahpur is present as part of a meeting of 30 IMPACT champions—10 heads of state, 10 global CEOs, and 10 university presidents—who will be unveiling their groundbreaking solutions to the problem of gender inequality in the second annual HeForShe IMPACT 10x10x10 Parity Report.
At today's IMPACT event, President Hamdullahpur will participate in a panel discussion alongside fellow university leaders John J. DeGioia, president of Georgetown University; Paul Boyle, president and vice-chancellor, University of Leicester; Frederic Mion, president, Sciences Po; Samuel Stanley Jr., MD, president, Stony Brook University; Seiichi Matsuo, president, Nagoya University; and Adam Habib, principal and vice-chancellor, University of the Witwatersrand.
The launch of the HeForShe IMPACT 10x10x10 Parity Report will be livestreamed beginning at 10:00 a.m. this morning.
The HeForShe solidarity movement for gender equality provides a systematic approach and targeted platform on which men and boys can engage and become change agents towards the achievement of gender equality. HeForShe invites men and boys to build on the work of the women's movement as equal partners, crafting and implementing a shared vision of gender equality that will benefit all of humanity.
IMPACT 10x10x10 engages key decision makers at governments, corporations, and universities aroudn the world to drive change from the top. IMPACT champions make gender equality an institutional priority, committing to real change within and beyond each of their organizations. Each IMPACT champion implements the HeForShe IMPACT framework and develops three bold, game-changing commitments to advance and ultimately achieve gender equality for all.
Follow along on social media with the hashtags #HeForShe and #CountMeIn.
Waterloo first in Canada for employer partnerships
The University of Waterloo has been ranked the number one university in Canada for employer partnerships—and number four in the world—according to the 2018 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Graduate Employability Rankings.
This puts Waterloo in the top 1 percent of universities in the world for employer partnerships.
“With our world-class students and co-op employers, it’s no wonder that we’re number one in the nation for employer partnerships,” says Peggy Jarvie, associate provost, Co-operative and Experiential Education. “The collaboration we have with our outstanding faculty, researchers and industry partners contributes to co-op’s success and delivers an unrivaled form of work-integrated learning that produces some of the world’s most employable alumni.”
In determining the score for employer partnerships, the ranking measured which universities are collaborating successfully with global companies to produce citable, transformative research. Only distinct companies producing three or more collaborative papers in a five-year period (2011-2015) are included in the count. This year’s ranking accounts for university collaborations with 2,000 top global companies, as listed by Fortune and Forbes.
Second, the rankings consider work placement-related partnerships as reported by institutions and validated by the QS research team. Both figures are adjusted to account for the number of faculty at each university, and then combined into a composite index.
The rankings examined 500 universities globally. Overall, Waterloo was ranked 24th in the world for graduate employability. The University of Toronto was the only Canadian school that ranked higher overall (18th place).
Executive actions in New York and beyond
It's Wednesday, September 20. Do you know where your president is?
Well, if you've read this far down the Daily Bulletin today, you will know that he is currently in New York City in his role as HeForShe IMPACT 10x10x10 Champion and will be participating in a panel discussion, where he will be discussing how Waterloo is breaking down barriers so that women and girls can pursue their dreams with equal opportunity, encouragement, openness and support. Watch the livestream of the event.
But what else has President Feridun Hamdullahpur been up to lately, and what is he going to be doing in the next little while? Here's a non-exhaustive list:
On Monday, September 11, Feridun participated in the President and Senior Staff Luncheon, held on the Davis Centre quad, flipping burgers and welcoming more than 2,000 students alongside members of the University's senior administration including Associate Provost, Students Chris Read, Dean of Engineering Pearl Sullivan, Associate Provost, Resources Beth Jewkes, and more.
On Wednesday, September 13, the president attended an event at the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) announcing the appointment of a Schlegel Research Chair in Mobility and Aging, Dr. Lora Giangregorio. Dr. Giangregorio's remarks were entitled "Staying fit, active and mobile later in life." The event took place at the RIA's Discovery Hall on Laurelwood Drive.
The president also delivered remarks at the Waterloo Innovation Summit on Thursday, September 15, welcoming conference attendees drawn from across Canada and around the world for a scintillating two-day discussion about the fine art of disruption.
Feridun was in Ottawa amid the cheering throng as the Waterloo Warriors football team defeated the Carleton Ravens on Saturday, September 16, extending their winning streak to an unprecedented 4-0 record.
And on Monday, September 18, Feridun chaired the first meeting of the University's Senate for the fall term.
So what's next for the president?
On Friday, September 22, Feridun will be attending a New Faculty and Family Social at the University Club for recently-hired professors and their families. The event is organized by the Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo (FAUW) and President Hamdullahpur will provide welcoming remarks on behalf of the University.
On Wednesday, September 27, Feridun will be hosting the President's United Way Leadership Lunch at Federation Hall as part of the kickoff of the University's United Way Campaign. This is an annual lunch for University leaders and donors to the United Way campaign.
On Thursday, September 28, President Hamdullahpur will be speaking at the opening of the Canadian Student Leadership Conference at Sir John A. Macdonald secondary school in north Waterloo. This is an annual gathering of student leaders from across the country.
Feridun will also be continuing his first-year class visits, which run until October 2.
Roll into Waterloo's 60th year with black and gold
Reunion 2017 joins the University of Waterloo’s milestone year as it celebrates 60 years of innovation on September 29 and 30. Join us in celebrating the 60th anniversary at this year’s Reunion. There will be a full day of activities for staff and faculty, so come out and enjoy with friends, family and coworkers.
Bring your family to the AHS Fun Run or check out the One Sky Festival (formerly the East Asian Festival). Join us at the President’s Milestone Luncheon and share memories with alumni and coworkers. Show your Waterloo pride by cheering on the Warrior football team at the Alumni VIP Tent. Finish the day with some toe-tapping and dancing at the Oktoberfest Dinner and After Party at the Bomber.
A Tribe Called Red joins Reunion 2017 and this 60th Anniversary Reunion Concert is not to be missed! Making an impact on the global electronic scene with a truly unique sound, native producer and DJ crew, A Tribe Called Red advocate for inclusivity, empathy and acceptance amongst all races and genders in the name of social justice and uphold that indigenous people define their identity on their own terms.
Join us and learn about all the amazing things alumni are doing and tell others about all the great things you’ve been up to. Reunion is for everyone with a personal connection to UWaterloo including alumni, staff, faculty, students, and community members.
See the full Reunion 2017 schedule and register for Reunion today.
Wednesday's notes
Today is leather jacket day at the Waterloo Store. "This is an opportunity for students of all faculties to show their uWaterloo pride, while saving $60 off the regular price of a custom leather jacket," says a note from Retail Services. Mens and ladies sizes are available, and the event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. today.
Employers on campus next week hosting employer information sessions include Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., Pixlee, Konrad Group, , Genesys Laboratories, Suncor Energy, Bloomberg LP, Oliver Wyman Actuarial Consulting, 3M Canada, Scotiabank, CIBC, Natural Resources Canada, PointClickCare, National Instruments, Metro Vancouver, RBC (Business), RBC (Technology TechTalk), Jane Street, Eckler Ltd. , General Motors Canada, Protiviti, Great-West Life/London Life/Canada Life (Actuarial and Digital&Technology), Uber Technologies, Twitter, Revolut Ltd., Twitter, Clearpath, Willis Towers Watson, Wave Accounting (Software), FCT, & Coatue Management. Visit the employer information sessions calendar for more details.