Alumni

As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Dr. Patricia Chow-Fraser, Professor, Department of Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, will present: Déjà vu or Jamais vu?  Using a 20-y record to discern how coastal wetlands of eastern and northern Georgian Bay responds to climate-induced water-level disturbances.
 

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT (GMT -07:00)

You + Waterloo in The Bay: Alumni Networking Reception at Sentry

The Deans of the Faculties of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science, invites you and a guest to an exclusive alumni reception at Sentry for an evening of networking with University of Waterloo alumni and co-op students currently on work term in San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Thursday, March 28, 2024 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Esch Pitch Competition

Watch as 12 outstanding Capstone teams compete for over $100k in prizes. These teams were shortlisted from over 50 entries representing most programs in the Faculty of Engineering. The Esch Awards support creative and entrepreneurial students in the pursuit of research and development and its commercialization for the benefit of Canada.

Thursday, February 29, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Designing Exergames for Patients with Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a major bone disease in the world, increasing the risk of fractures, and that can be slow down by an healthy lifestyle. Therefore, physical activity is very important, but engagement is a challenge. Eléa's research aims to design active games (exergames) to increase engagement while improving physical health, and fitting to a population at risk of fall and fracture.

Thursday, February 15, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

WaterTalk: Economics of valuing water resources

As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Dr. Sathya Gopalakrishnan, Professor, Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics, Ohio State University, will present: Economics of valuing water resources.
 

Friday, May 31, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

"Rock This Town" Documentary Screening

Rock This Town brings to life the exciting history of rock music concerts in KW from the 1960s and 1970s. An insider’s look into the gritty reality of building the local live music scene. This 70-minute documentary features interviews with music business pros plus performances by today’s musicians. Rock stars come and go but live music is here to stay!

Monday, March 25, 2024 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

TronCon 2024

It's a full day of discovery at TronCon 2024! TronCon will coincide with the Mechatronics Capstone Design Symposium to give alumni an opportunity to view the newest batch of Capstone design projects (FYDPs) by fourth year mechatronic students, get involved in judging the capstone design projects, and reconnect with the Tron community at the event and at the dinner that follows.