Alumni

As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Dr. Patricia Chow-Fraser, Professor, Department of Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, will present: Déjà vu or Jamais vu? Using a 20-y record to discern how coastal wetlands of eastern and northern Georgian Bay responds to climate-induced water-level disturbances.

Thursday, March 21, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Queer Film Series - Portrait of a Lady on Fire

A monthly film series featuring a screening of a film with queer themes along with discussion. This month's movie is Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Written and directed by Céline Sciamma and starring Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel, this 2019 film won the Queer Palm and best screenplay awards at Cannes and was ranked #30 on Sight and Sound's list of greatest movies ever made.

Friday, March 15, 2024 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

2024 Mackinnon Dinner

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming annual MacKinnon Dinner on March 15th, 2024, at 6:00 pm. This event, steeped in tradition, is an unforgettable experience for all attendees and is a time to come together to honour one of the department's most influential figures, esteemed professor, Father Hugh MacKinnon, and celebrate the wider University of Waterloo History community.

Thursday, February 29, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Designing Exergames for Patients with Osteoporosis

 Eléa Thuiliera, a PhD student at the university of Galway (Ireland), will be presenting a guest lecture on February 29th. Eléa's research aims to design active games (exergames) to increase engagement while improving physical health, and fitting to a population at risk of fall and fracture. 

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

2024 TD Walter Bean Public Lecture

Dr. Denis Aheto will discuss a holistic approach to caring for the world’s oceans, lakes and rivers. Using examples from African countries, he will explore how the global community can transform the challenges facing our oceans into opportunities for growth to bolster sustainable development and stimulate socioeconomic transformation.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Stream restoration as a tool for water asset management

As part of the Water Institute's webinar series: The Value of Water in Canada, Steve Brown, Senior Associate, Water Resources, Stantec, will present: Stream restoration as a tool for water asset management.