Current students

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Keeping Connected: An Evening of Indigenous Storytelling

The University of Waterloo Libraries invites you to a captivating evening of Indigenous storytelling. Please join us in welcoming Bomgiizhik (Isaac Murdoch) of the Great Lakes and Goombine (Richard Scott-Moore) of the Southeast coast of Australia to our main campus.

Thursday, January 9, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Velocity call for Campus Ambassadors: Winter 2025

Are you a current University of Waterloo student interested in entrepreneurship and innovation?

Velocity is looking for passionate students from all faculties to join our Campus Ambassador team. As an ambassador, you’ll promote entrepreneurship, organize events, and build connections - all while gaining valuable experience.

Thursday, January 16, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

You Don't Know What You Don't Know with Ela Smith

This is a three-part workshop that journeys through First Nations, Inuit, and Metis relations with settlers. As the title indicates, you don't know what you don't know so everyone is welcome. You will be introduced to the concept of Miskasowin (wholistic self-evaluation) that will define content, context, and relationship promoting further action, accountability, and responsibilities as a treaty person in this land now known as Canada. 

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Innovation Open House Mixer

The Innovation Open House Mixer is an opportunity to meet fellow students and aspiring or emerging entrepreneurs from across campus. Join us to make friends, gain valuable contacts and build connections with Velocity and its resources. You’ll also have the chance to connect with representatives from Math Innovation, Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, GreenHouse (Social Impact and Indigenous Incubators), Grebel Peace Incubator, Future Cities Institute, the Library and Socratica.

Saturday, January 11, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Bonhoeffer: Cell 92

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German pastor and theologian, was a leading spokesperson for the Confessing Church, the Protestant resistance to Hitler and National Socialism. He was eventually arrested and executed. In the eighty years since his death, his books have continued to be influential. In recent years, Bonhoeffer’s legacy has become polarized as people who support Donald Trump and those who oppose him, both claim this theologian as an inspiration for their views. This play focuses on the final period of Bonhoeffer’s life, and promises to be thought-provoking and inspiring.

Thursday, December 5, 2024 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Velocity Kickbacks: Rapid Relax & Create: Stress Free Prototyping

Stressed about finals? Take a break and join us for a fun and relaxing prototyping session!
Team up, get creative, and design a stress-relief prototype using mystery materials. No experience needed—just a desire to unwind, collaborate, and
have fun! Plus, there’ll be snacks, hot chocolate, and lots of laughs.
Come for the creativity, stay for the stress relief at the MC Dungeon!

Monday, December 9, 2024 11:59 pm - 11:59 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Climate Con: Call for Posters

Student Showcase
Call for Posters, Projects & Art Installations
The Student Climate Council invites University of Waterloo undergrad and grad students to submit proposals to present at the Student Showcase at this year’s Climate Con 2025 hosted on Friday February 7th 2025. The Climate Con is an annual climate change convention, organized to showcase the contributions of students across all disciplines that tackle climate change.

Join the Water Institute’s Webinar Series: The Value of Water in Canada for an engaging presentation by Phillipe Murphy-Rhéaume, Chief Development Officer at the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative. His talk, The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative: Challenges and Opportunities for Freshwater Cities in an Era of Transformation, will explore how cities are navigating the evolving freshwater landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of freshwater management.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Paint & Unwind

Join the Student Climate Council for Paint & Unwind Night—a relaxing evening designed to help you recharge before finals! 🖌 Create unique leaf art and paint tote bags 🤝 Connect with friends and peers in a cozy, supportive atmosphere 🌿 Take a well-deserved break to refocus and refresh No artistic experience is needed—just bring yourself and a friend!