Events

Meditation has been shown to reduce stress, increase balance and stillness, increase awareness, and even expand acceptance and compassion for yourself and others.  Each week will vary slightly. “Practices” include breathing, mindfulness, body awareness, earthly grounding, spacial awareness, centring, and more.

Sessions are facilitated from a well-being perspective. No religious affiliation is needed. Everyone is welcome to participate. All experience levels are welcome from advanced practitioners to those who are trying meditation  for the first time.

Why not give it a try! Gift yourself with a few moments of stillness to reset and recharge. It’s as true for  people as it is with technology as well as people...we can all benefit from shutting down for a few moments and recharging.

This session is open to all members of the FoE community. Please bring your own meditation pillow or mat to sit on.

Join us for an online information session specifically for guidance counsellors/advisors who will be supporting students through the Engineering and/or Mathematics undergraduate application process at the University of Waterloo. We will discuss admission processes and changes this year as well as highlight some important deadlines for your students.

Wickedness is a defining feature of the most challenging social, ecological, and economic challenges we face. Wicked problems are inherently incomplete, contradictory, and uncertain but they are not beyond the scope of design and intervention. In this talk we will outline complex systems, how they differ from simple and complicated systems, and what the implications of these differences are for those seeking to make change in the world.

About the speaker
Dr. Sean Geobey is the Director of the Waterloo Institute for Complexity and Innovation (WICI), Co-Director of the Waterloo Institute for Social Innovation and Resilience (WISIR), Academic Director of the Masters of Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI), and Associate Professor in Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship in the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED) at the University of Waterloo. His research is at the intersection of design thinking, innovation systems, and social impact with applications in areas including social finance, affordable housing, and novel pedagogical practice.

Waterloo Engineering and Waterloo Math are delighted to host an alumni reception in Seattle in October. At this pub and games night, you will enjoy great food and cocktails as well as fun games (billiards, ping pong & shuffleboard) while you personally connect with University of Waterloo alumni from Math and Engineering.

Cost is $15 per person. Each ticket includes two drinks, appetizers and games.

Are you interested in studying Engineering or Architecture at the University of Waterloo but don't know where to start? Our webinar, "Which Waterloo Engineering Program is Right for You?", will showcase our 15 programs in the Faculty of Engineering - current students/program advisors and representatives from our admissions team will share an overview of each program and answer questions during a live Q&A.

Are you concerned about the state of the Great Lakes? Here's your chance to make a difference and win up to US$20,000 with the AquaHacking Great Lakes Challenge!

The AquaHacking Challenge is a unique competition for passionate change-makers like you, who are ready to tackle critical freshwater issues and advance climate adaptation. Embrace this opportunity to transform your innovative ideas into viable business solutions and:

🏆 Win Big: Seize the opportunity to claim US$20,000 for first place, US$10,000 for second, and US$5,000 for third.
📚 Get Certified Knowledge: Gain valuable certification in Freshwater and Blue Economy, amplifying your credentials.
🌿 Experience an Unforgettable Expedition: Embark on a 3-day learning adventure filled with mentorship sessions, team-building activities, and traditional indigenous knowledge.
💻 Enjoy free access to +120 IBM's digital tools to kickstart your Entrepreneurial journey... and so much more!

To find out more, attend the information session on October 5 at 12:00 p.m. at the ECE conference room (EIT 3142). Register for the session here https://bit.ly/467pelW

Are you a Canadian or Permanent Resident student interested in hearing more about how to apply to Waterloo Engineering? The "Applying to Waterloo Engineering" webinars will focus on the admissions process and cover how to apply, tips for your Admissions Information Form (AIF), and more! Our panelists include our Director/Associate Director of Admissions as well as current students who successfully went through the process themselves.

Are you an international or study permit student interested in learning more about how to apply to Waterloo Engineering? The "Applying to Waterloo Engineering" webinars will focus on the admissions process and cover how to apply, tips for your Admissions Information Form (AIF), and more! Our panelists include our Director/Associate Director of Admissions as well as current students who successfully went through the process themselves.

Taking a course this term? Your feedback matters! The Student Experience Survey (SES) will help the university understand students' learning environment and experience, challenges, and successes. 10,000 randomly selected undergraduate students will be invited to take the survey. Check your @uwaterloo email or LEARN to see if you have been invited on Oct 16, 2023. Those that submit their responses will receive $5 on their WatCard. The survey is open until Oct 31, 2023.

The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) and the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) are pleased to present a workshop event on “Quantum-Nanomaterials & Devices."

This event will take place on Monday, 16 October 2023 from 8:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in QNC 0101.

Jiwoong Park from the University of Chicago will be the keynote speaker presenting at 11:15 AM. A networking lunch will be hosted after the keynote presentation.