Current students

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Warm Welcome Open House

Join the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism for an afternoon of snacks, socializing and fun activities. This event is open to all students and aims to introduce people to our office and what we do on campus. This event features desserts from the local bakery and Waterloo graduate Lenjo Bakes so be sure to stop by for tasty snacks! 

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.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Trans Campus Community Corner

All Trans University of Waterloo students, faculty, and staff are invited to join our community corner. On April 3rd from 3:00PM - 4:00PM, the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism Office will be holding space to connect, build community, provide support and care, and celebrate our Trans community at UW. 

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.

On January 18, the Princess Twin Cinema became the stage for an interactive screening of Stephen King’s 'Carrie,' marking a unique approach to sparking conversations around menstruation and challenging societal taboos. The event was hosted by the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti Racism, the Women’s Centre and Changing the Flow, and was a captivating intersection of horror cinema and societal discourse.