At Waterloo, we're proud to host a wide variety of events for the campus community and our larger community. Find out what's happening on campus, from free public lectures to workshops and information sessions.
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For support with your event, view our resources for event planners and contact community.relations@uwaterloo.ca.
Events
Nourish'n' Go
Come enjoy a free prepared, ready to go meal courtesy of The GSA. *While quantities last.
GIS Speed Run Sessions: What is GIS?
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a multi-disciplinary tool that is widely used across the architecture industry. Attend this 30-minute speed run session to learn how you can get started using GIS.
This presentation, with a question & answer session, will discuss what GIS is, give examples of its use within the architecture industry, and provide instructions on how to access GIS software.
Black, Indigenous, and Racialized Students' Writing Cafe
The Black, Indigenous and Racialized Students' Writing Café is a social writing group. Unlike traditional peer feedback-based writing groups, we don’t read each other’s finished writing: instead, we write together to create a community of writers who can cheer each other on during what is often an isolating, difficult journey!
Velocity Innovation Open House
The Innovation Open House is the perfect opportunity to casually connect with fellow driven students and explore the exciting world of innovation and entrepreneurship options on campus.
You'll get to chat with representatives from Velocity and other awesome groups like Math Innovation, Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, GreenHouse (for social and Indigenous impact), Grebel Peace Incubator, Future Cities Institute, the Library, LBIH Black Innovation Hub and Socratica - all in one place!
Employer Information Sessions for January 13th
The following Employers are hosting an Employer Information Session on January 13:
- The Trade Desk – IN-PERSON Information Session
- SELECT - IN-PERSON - Information Session — NOW CANCELLED
Winter 2026 Start of Term International Student Mixer
A social event for international students to hang out and make connections while enjoying free pizza and playing board games.
Employer Information Sessions for January 14th
The following Employers are hosting an Employer Information Session on January 14:
- OPTrust – IN-PERSON Information Session
- The Trade Desk (day 2) - IN-PERSON Information Session
- CC&L Investment Management- VIRTUAL Info Session
Cracking the code: tips for technical interview success
Got a technical interview coming up? Join us for a lively session with insider tips from a D2L recruiter and senior developer, plus two upper year co-op students who’ve been through it and know what works.
In-person Grad Writing Cafés
Grab a coffee and get writing. Join our network of graduate student, postdoc, and faculty writers at the Grad Writing Café! Meet other writers, stay on track, and make progress on your work. Writing doesn't have to be solitary!
The Stories We Carry
Through structured writing prompts and activities, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a genre that speaks to you—whether that be poetry, fiction, storytelling, or something in between.
All genres and experience levels welcome!