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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Events
Writing Café for Black, Indigenous, and Racialized Students
A space where you can write without judgment, rest without guilt, and connect with peers navigating similar challenges in their academic journeys.
Drop in to write, meet with a writing advisor, or just enjoy a warm drink and a moment of calm. No pressure, no critique—just a space to be seen, supported, and productive on your own terms.
Write in community – not in isolation.
WaterLeadership | Sharing Science: Effective presentations
In this session, you will learn how to prepare an engaging and concise oral presentation that effectively describes your research. This workshop will equip you with the tools to identify the key elements of your research and craft messages that resonate with your target audience. Whether you’re presenting for a class assignment, at a conference, or during a workshop, you’ll gain the skills to prepare and deliver exceptional presentations.
Mocktails and Insights Student Drop-in session
What do I do if I experience, or witness, identity-based harm, like racism, on campus? What happens if I tell someone? Where can I find resources?
Join us for a drop-in session, where you can ask questions, receive guidance, and learn about the disclosure process, reporting options, and the supports available on campus. This is a supportive space to discuss any concerns or uncertainties you may have and to better understand how our Office can support you.
Mocktails and Insights for Faculty and Staff
What do I do if I experience, or witness, identity-based harm, like racism, on campus? What happens if I tell someone? What do if someone tells me about their experience and needs help? Where can I find resources?
Join us for a drop-in session to ask questions, receive guidance, and learn about the disclosure process, reporting options, and the supports available on campus.
The AI generation: innovation powered by co-op students
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape our workplaces, innovation sometimes happens in unexpected places. Join us as we put the spotlight on co-op students using AI to find smarter, more creative ways of working.
WCC Writing Café
Looking for a writing community? Grab a coffee and get writing! Join our network of graduate student writers at the in-person Writing Café! Meet other writers, stay on track, and make progress in your work. Writing doesn’t have to be solitary!
Writing Cafes for Graduate Students
Every Wednesday in the GSA Lounge: In-person writing café for graduate students. Join peers for coffee, snacks, community and some focused work time!
Afternoon Mocktails and Insights Student Drop-in session
What do I do if I experience, or witness, identity-based harm, like racism, on campus? What happens if I tell someone? Where can I find resources?
Join us for a drop-in session, where you can ask questions, receive guidance, and learn about the disclosure process, reporting options, and the supports available on campus. This is a supportive space to discuss any concerns or uncertainties you may have and to better understand how our Office can support you.
The Gospel Imagination | Sawatsky Lecture
Guest lecturer Rev. Dr. Braxton D. Shelley explores the worldview—the history, aesthetics and theology—that gives rise to Black gospel music. Surveying a diverse array of gospel selections, this presentation will clarify what this tradition shares: the belief that musical sound can turn spiritual power into a physical reality.
This free public lecture is on Wednesday, November 19, at 7:30 PM, in the Grebel Chapel. Reception to follow.
Cocoa & Crafts
This event will offer holiday-themed activities such as hot chocolate service, cookie decorating, and ornament painting. It is intended as a stress-relief activity during the exam period.