University of Waterloo events
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
Empowering Racialized Women and Non-binary Leaders
We are excited to invite you to a special gathering designed to foster support and connections among women and non-binary leaders across our community campus. This event is co-hosted by the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-racism, the Office of Indigenous Relations and Campus Wellness. It is open to all women-identifying and non-binary leaders, who also identify as Indigenous, Black, or racialized and who oversee teams and/or supervise direct reports.
WaterLeadership | Knowledge Mobilization 101
Knowledge mobilization (KM) aims to bridge the gap between research and practice, ensuring that valuable insights and evidence are effectively communicated and applied in real-world settings. In this workshop, participants will learn how to apply KM concepts and tactics to improve the impact of their work.
Employer Information Sessions for September 18th
The following Employers are hosting Employer Information Sessions on September 18th:
- ABB | Electrification, Automation and Enabling a more Sustainable and Resource-Efficient Future - IN-PERSON Information Session
- Hatch | One Hatch Fall 2024 Networking Event- IN-PERSON Information Session
- StackAdapt | Co-op Information Session - VIRTUAL Information Session
Employer Information Session for September 19th
The following employers are hosting Employer Information Sessions on September 19:
- Definity | UW Networking event - IN-PERSON Information Session
- Intelliware | Intelliware UWaterloo On- Campus Information Session (2025 Associate & Consulting Coop)- IN-PERSON Information Session
Employer Information Sessions for September 20th
The following employers are hosting Employer Information Sessions on September 20:
- TMX | A day in the life of our Global Technology Services Group - IN-PERSON Information Session
The Black Hole Experience
Ever wonder what it’s like inside a Black Hole? Well, you can find out…sort of. The Black Hole Experience by Age of Union is a mobile immersive exhibition premiering in Waterloo Park for the city’s annual Lumen festival on September 21.
In the Penal Colony: Performance and Symposium
Text by Franz Kafka; Performance created by Kevin White, Andy Houston, Jay Havens, and Aaron El Sabrout
Symposium to follow the performance, featuring a response to In the Penal Colony by Dr. Paul Malone, Dr. Leslie Wexler, Dr. Matt Borland, and Dr. Katherine Bruce-Lockhart.
The Waterloo Centre for German Studies and the Department of Communication Arts at the University of Waterloo are proud to present In the Penal Colony, a performance and symposium event.
Centre for Peace Advancement 10th Anniversary
The Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement will celebrate it's 10-year anniversary on International Day of Peace, September 21st. This also marks the kick-off for Peace Week 2024.
Come reconnect with friends and colleagues from your time at the CPA and learn about current projects and future directions. The event will be interactive and family friendly, with more details come closer to the date.
Bystander Intervention Training
Active Bystander Intervention Training - open sessions for all UWaterloo students:
- In-person on Sept 16 from 5:30 - 8:30pm , STC 0020
- Virtual on Sept 23 from 5:30 - 8pm
Partnerships for Employment (P4E) Job Fair
Partnerships for Employment (P4E) hosts the largest job fair event of its kind for students in the country. P4E Job Fairs are a collaborative effort among the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier, University of Guelph and Conestoga College to connect employers with students. Students can speak to prospective employers about job prospects and students and alumni from all programs are encouraged to attend. Visit the P4E website for a full list of organizations at the fair. Admission is restricted to students and alumni from a degree/diploma program at Conestoga College, the University of Guelph, the University of Waterloo or Wilfrid Laurier University.