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Thursday, October 4, 2018 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Give Thanks Day

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Waterloo Engineering students are invited to say THANK YOU to our generous donors who make what we do at Waterloo possible, every day.

Drop by GIVE THANKS DAY to learn more about the thousands of Waterloo Engineering alumni and donors whose contributions impact and enhance your educational experience through scholarships, bursaries, academic and entrepreneurial programs, as well as buildings, classrooms and labs.

·     Write a NOTE of appreciation to a donor

·     Enjoy FOOD and refreshments, and free SWAG

Seattle skyline at dusk
Thursday, October 4, 2018 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT (GMT -07:00)

Waterloo Engineering Alumni Reception at Microsoft in Seattle

Waterloo Engineering alumni are invites to reminisce about the University of Waterloo, network with classmates and fellow alumni, and hear first-hand what’s happening on campus from Paul Fieguth, Department Chair, Systems Design Engineering.
 
Drop by for a few minutes or stay all evening - this FREE event is open to all engineering alumni and current engineering students living or working in the Seattle area. Food and drinks will be provided and there will be prizes to be won

Co-Founders of Engineers Without Borders: George Roter and Parker Mitchell
Friday, October 26, 2018 3:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Engineers Without Borders Public Lecture and Reception

The co-founders of the world-renowned humanitarian organization Engineers Without Borders, George Roter (BASc 1999) and Parker Mitchell (BASc 1999), will deliver a public lecture titled "Global Impact One Engineer at a Time: Why we Founded Engineers Without Borders" about their journey from their time as engineering students at the University of Waterloo, to the founding of Engineers Without Borders and its global impact, and their careers since and beyond.

The official mace
Saturday, October 27, 2018 12:00 am - 12:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Post-Convocation reception for the Class of 2018

Join us at the Student Life Centre in the Great Hall to celebrate your milestone achievement! The reception starts right after the convocation ceremony.

Monday, October 29, 2018 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Alumni Lecture: “From Waterloo Engineering to Inc 500 CEO” by Hemi Thaker

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Hemi Thaker
MASC 1988, Electrical Engineering

During his talk, Hemi Thaker will describe how he and his colleagues built a multi-million dollar tech company, and how he earned his title of ‘accidental entrepreneur’ through thinking differently and learning lessons along the way.

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Building Science Symposium - Innovation in Building Science: Transition to Low Carbon Energy Buildings

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Buildings constitute a major component of end-use energy. Next generation technologies embedded in “smart” buildings will remain key to a low carbon energy future. This is a ‘meet-up’ of academic, industry & government experts who have come together to share insights & new ideas for our energy future.

Panel presentations, posters & discussions will focus on:

- The Business of Future Low-Carbon Buildings