Alumni

Monday, February 16, 2026 11:45 am - 12:45 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

PAIR Speculative Futures Visiting Writer Series

The Pan-African Initiative for Research (PAIR) Speculative Futures Visiting Writer Series brings visionary writers working in Afrofuturism, speculative fiction, and related genres to Waterloo to engage with students, faculty, and community around diasporic futures, worldbuilding, and resistance narratives.

Friday, March 6, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

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.

Friday, February 27, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Afrofuturism Film Screening: Boots Riley's I'm A Virgo

Join us for for conversation, music, and joy shared over delicious food, followed by a film screening of the first episodes of the acclaimed series I'm A Virgo--including an introduction to Afrofuturism in celebration of Black History Month.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

The Nether

The Nether, by Jennifer Haley, presents a thought-provoking exploration of the ethical, psychological, and moral implications of virtual reality and, by extension, the challenges and ramifications of contemporary digital life. Set in a near-future world where immersive virtual environments (the Nether) allow people to fully engage in dark, curated experiences, the play raises questions about identity, personal responsibility, free will, and the consequences of these digital spaces. 

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Nomad: Correcting the Narrative

In recognition of National Indigenous Languages Day, the Office of Indigenous Relations is hosting a special event featuring Susan Aglukark, the award-winning Inuk singer-songwriter.

Susan Aglukark is one of Canada’s most distinctive artists—an award-winning Inuk singer-songwriter who blends Inuktitut and English with contemporary pop music.

Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Have a Heart Day

The Office of Indigenous Relations (OIR), University of Waterloo School of Architecture in Cambridge and Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Centre (SOAHAC) will be collaborating for a community gathering and social to be hosted on the evening of February 12, 2026. The evening will include a connection to culture, song, dance, crafts, activities for kids and more! Have a Heart Day is part of the larger movement run by the First Nations Child and family services of Canada.

Monday, March 30, 2026 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

CPI 2nd Graduate Student Conference

This full-day conference will be hosted at the Waterloo campus on the first floor of EC5. Thanks to the generous sponsors of the event, attendees will have the cost-free opportunity to network with peers, faculty, and industry, discover innovative research on cybersecurity and privacy topics, hear from experts in the field, and more!

Thursday, February 5, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Entrepreneurship and Impact Series: AMA with David Radke

Math Innovation is thrilled to host David Radke for an Ask-Me-Anything on February 5, 2026!

David Radke (PhD '23) is a Senior Research Scientist with the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He works as part of the Hockey Strategy and Analytics team, helping to evaluate players, teams, and strategies from in-game data to assist coaching and roster construction decisions.

Thursday, March 26, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

"Who keeps us safe?" Christian Politics of Care

The Bechtel Lectures provide the opportunity for representatives of a variety of disciplines and professions to explore topics that reflect the breadth and depth of Mennonite history, identity, faith and culture. Conrad Grebel University College is pleased to host this annual event. The 2026 Bechtel Lecturer is Isaac Villegas, MDiv.