Current students

On May 9th and 10th, 2024, the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University will be hosting the 2024 Inter-Institutional Forum of the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education. 

Thursday, February 15, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Building career paths for Black talent

To build capacity on and awareness around developing Black talent in the workplace, Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) will be hosting its second Black History Month (BHM) panel discussion. The panel discussion aims to showcase CEE as a leader in thought leadership around culture change in EDI-R in the talent space.   

The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism are hosting sessions for 2SLGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff with special attention for those who identify as Two-Spirit, Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Non-Conforming (2STNBGNC+). These insights will play a vital role in shaping the new Trans & Queer Equity Strategy for our University.

Friday, June 21, 2024 10:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Reusable product distribution drop

As part of the Menstrual Equity project at UWaterloo, we will be providing free reusable and sustainable menstrual products to students, faculty and staff on June 21 from 10am – 3pm. Register today to pickup your kit in the EDI-R office of Period Aisle brand reusable menstrual cups, pads, and underwear.

Friday, June 21, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Inclusive Menstruation: Understanding Trans Experiences

A part of the Menstrual Equity Lunch and Learn series

Join transgender therapist and educator, Washington Silk (they/them), as they talk about menstruation and trans folks! In this special Pride Month edition of our Menstrual Equity Lunch and Learn series we’ll learn more about the complex relationship between menstruation and trans bodies.

Monday, March 25, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Moontime Teachings and Distribution Drop

The Office of Indigenous Relations and the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism Office presents a Menstrual Equity event where registered participants will receive menstrual products, refreshments, and moontime teachings from Trista Hill Indigenous Midwife with Southern Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC). 

Friday, February 23, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Black Excellence: Connect with Black leaders in the political sphere

University of Waterloo Young Liberals, BASE & UWASA invite you to a significant celebration of Black History Month, highlighting Black excellence in politics. This empowering event, hosted in collaboration with the Black Association of Student Expression and the University of Waterloo African Student Union, promises to be an evening of inspiration, dialogue, and community engagement.