Events

Cycles, Cramps, and Cravings… Oh My! Nutrition for Menstrual Wellness

A part of the Menstrual Equity Lunch and Learn Series.

Back by popular demand! In this online presentation, Courtney Wilson, MScFN RD (she/her) will dive into all things nutrition, menstruation, and hormones. We will look at how the phases of the menstrual cycle can impact physical symptoms, intake patterns, and nutrient needs and chat about strategies to support these needs. There will be time for a Q&A to ensure all your burning questions are answered!

We are pleased to invite proposals for student presentations and posters at the “Ethical Tech for a Global Future” (ETGF) Symposium, to be held at the University of Waterloo’s Davis Centre on Thursday, October 2, 2025. If you have completed or are currently working on a project related to the ethical dimensions of tech development, issues surrounding responsible innovation, or the implications of emerging technology for social justice, please submit a proposal for consideration by Wednesday, September 17!

The ETGF symposium invites the University of Waterloo community, along with stakeholders in the surrounding regions, to come together and discuss how to “ensure a safe and human-centered digital future"

In this online presentation, Melissa Zettel (she/her) will encourage and promote conversation around sport and periods. Athletes who menstruate have always been present, but the conversation around periods has not. She will talk about the myths attached to performance and menstruation, current literature around sport and menstruation, performance and the different phases of the menstrual cycle, potential issues athletes may encounter around menstruation, and how to have supportive conversations with athletes about their cycle.

Finding the Balance in Sustainable Menstruation

Join us to learn about available supports for disclosures, and explore how we can assist you throughout the process during this drop-in session for students.

Join us to learn about available supports for disclosures, and explore how we can assist you throughout the process during this drop-in session for students.

"Each tile represents a heartbeat of our shared community."

Join us at our next Together in Community mural-painting session! Students, staff, and faculty are invited to help co-create a vibrant community mural that will be installed at the DC Library. Each bold brushstroke contributes to the evolving story of our shared campus experience.

The Office of EDI-R and Waterloo Libraries, in collaboration with Waterloo Architecture, are hosting a painting session at the Cambridge Campus on Monday, November 24, 2025 from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Come contribute to a living symbol of unity and belonging. No experience required—just bring your imagination and community spirit.

See you there!

"Each tile represents a heartbeat of our shared community."

Our first Together in Community mural painting session was a vibrant success; students, staff, and faculty united to fill the DC Fishbowl with a myriad of thoughtful designs that reflected their values. Each bold brushstroke contributed to a unique story that will ultimately form our growing campus mural.

Now, we're keeping this creative energy alive! Join the EDI-R office and Davis Centre Library for our second painting session on Thursday, December 4th, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, as we continue transforming the mural into a living symbol of unity and belonging. No experience needed, just bring your creativity and community spirit.

See you there!

An after-hours writing space for Black, Indigenous, and racialized undergraduate and graduate students