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Tuesday, April 16, 2019 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Waterloo Symposium on Technology and Society: Disruptive Technology - Do Robots Want Your Job?

Waterloo Symposium on Technology and Society illustrationIn the first symposium of the Waterloo Symposium on Technology & Society series, Martin Ford explores the ways in which AI and automation (aka, “robots”) are outpacing humans in a range of sectors, from education to law, agriculture to healthcare, management and beyond. He offers a realistic view of what the future of work—and your place in it—will look like.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019 8:30 am - 1:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

UWaterloo Advanced Manufacturing Consortium (AMC) Showcase

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The Ontario AMC is a joint partnership between the University of Waterloo, McMaster University and Western University. Funded by the province of Ontario, the AMC works with small, medium and large industry partners across a diverse range of markets to accelerate innovation and to uphold Ontario as a leading manufacturing region.

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Thursday, May 9, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Waterloo Alumni Angels Event at Smile.io

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The success of Smile, OMERS Ventures and Shopify have been serendipitously linked. In this panel discussion, we'll explore these connections and dive-deeper into the growing power of the Toronto-Waterloo ecosystem.

On the evening of May 9, join us at Smile.io in Kitchener to hear from five high potential startups and an interesting panel of speakers. 

The schedule for the evening is as follows:

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Saturday, May 25, 2019 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm PDT (GMT -07:00)

Science & Engineering Vancouver Patio Party at Monstercat * POSTPONED *

Unfortunately, the Alumni Patio Party at Monstercat has been postponed. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Stay tuned for the rescheduled date!

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We’re kicking off patio season with a patio party at Monstercat's outdoor compund!

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019 7:00 pm - Wednesday, May 29, 2019 9:30 pm PDT (GMT -07:00)

Building a Successful Startup in California

Join University of Waterloo President and Vice-Chancellor, Feridun Hamdullahpur at the new offices of Embark (the world’s leading developer of self-driving trucks) as we bring together experienced entrepreneurs for a panel discussion on the challenges of “Building a Successful Startup in California.”

Unwrapped: Racial Bias Within Artificial Intelligence
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Unwrapped: Racial Bias Within Artificial Intelligence

Come out for an in-depth discussion of the issues of bias in AI 

As the capabilities of artificial intelligence continue to expand at an increasing rate, it becomes more prevalent in our everyday lives. We now rely on AI for not only for menial quantitative labour, but are also entrusting it with complex qualitative tasks in fields that hold significant impact over the lives of human beings.

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Friday, June 14, 2019 10:00 am - Saturday, June 15, 2019 6:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

20-year Celebration of the Welding Specialization

All past and present members of the University of Waterloo Centre for Advanced Materials Joining are invited to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Welding Specialization program and the 10-year anniversary of the Centre for Advanced Materials Joining. Guest speakers will look back on the history of the Welding Specialization, CAMJ, recent achievements, and look to the future of welding in Canada.

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Saturday, June 15, 2019 12:00 am - 12:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Post-Convocation receptions for the Class of 2019

Pearl Sullivan, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, the Registrar's Office, Engineering Alumni Affairs and the Office of Alumni Relations are pleased to invite you and your guests to an informal complimentary post-convocation reception.

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

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Collaborative Innovation: Interactive Panel and Lunch

Are you a researcher or startup interested in building better collaborative projects? Wondering how to find partners, how to maintain open communication, and how to develop shared objectives? Don't try to innovate alone! Find ways to boost your company’s competitive advantage by joining our interactive panel on June 18, 2019.

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Friday, July 12, 2019 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Engineering Day 2019

Come show your spirit and get your purple on! 

The tradition continues on July 12, 2019 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm to celebrate Engineering Day with our incredible community of students, alumni, professors and staff. This year's activities will include a colour throw (wear a white t-shirt!), BBQ featuring the famous 'Boggan Burgers, free treats and refreshments including purple Koolaid as well as soft-serve ice cream and popcorn, a photo booth, The Tool and The Tool Bearers, and so much more!