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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Events
SIGNAL Summit - Day 1
Please feel free to register for any—or all—of the sessions you’d like to attend.
10:00–10:30 am — Opening Reception and Welcome Kick off the event with drinks, introductions, and a warm welcome as we bring together researchers, practitioners, and community members for a few days of collaboration and conversation. Light breakfast provided. Location: LIB 323
Into the Open: An exploration of education without paywalls
Join us as we explore the impact of open educational resources (OER), current provincial requirements related to sharing textbook costs and strategies instructors can use to offer zero-textbook-cost courses.
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!
SIGNAL Summit - Day 2
10:00–11:30 am — PLENARY, “Methods of Solidarity and Care in Research and Activism”
Speakers:
- Alana Cattapan, Associate Professor, Political Science, Canada Research Chair in the Politics of Reproduction, University of Waterloo
- Kimberly Lopez, Associate Professor, Recreation & Leisure, University of Waterloo
- Trish Van Katwyk, Associate Professor, Director, School of Social Work, Renison University College
Employer Information Sessions for March 5th
The following Employers are hosting an Employer Information Session on Thursday March 5, 2026
- PowerCo Canada Inc – IN-PERSON Information Session
- BMO Capital Markets - IN PERSON Information Session
Anti-Racism Reads: Algorithms of Oppression
The Libraries are excited to introduce a new format for our next installment of Anti-Racism Reads: a six session, in-person book club designed to support deeper conversation and sustained engagement. This term, we'll be reading Safiya Umoja Noble’s book, Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism, examining how search engines and digital platforms reinforce racism and inequality.
International Women's Day - Give to Rise: A Micro‑Retreat & Skill Sessions
Join us for a cozy micro‑retreat and skill sessions with limited spots to keep things intimate, celebrating International Women's Day. The evening will start by grounding us into the space with some breath work, and then you’ll move through four short micro‑sessions, each led by a different speaker offering a practical skill or perspective you can actually use.
SIGNAL Summit - Day 3
Please feel free to register for any—or all—of the sessions you’d like to attend.
10:00–11:30 am — Plenary, “Disinformation By Omission: How Joe Rogan and Other Far Right Influencers Distance Themselves From Their Violent Rhetoric”
Speaker: Jaigris Hodson, Canada Research Chair in Digital Misinformation, Polarization & Anti-Social Media, Royal Roads University
The Value Crisis & the Science of Happiness
We are wealthier and more technologically advanced than ever, yet loneliness and social fragmentation are rising. This talk by Andrew Welch, author of "The Value Crisis", introduces the Rekhi–Environment Initiative and a new framework for understanding the “value crisis”: the disconnect between numeric success and lived human experience.
Artist Talk with Jude Abu Zaineh
Please join us for the closing reception of "i look to the skies" an exhibition by Palestinian-Canadian artist Jude Abu Zaineh on Saturday March 7 from 1-3 pm. The artist will lead a gallery walk-thru discussing her ideas and the development of the artworks in the exhibition. This is a great opportunity to meet the artist and hear her discuss her work in-person.