Current students

This panel of scholars will discuss the 47th presidential election and what it means for US-Canada relations, Canadian domestic politics, the role of religion in politics, information on social media, and the future of liberal democracy.

From the Kwantlen First Nation village of Squa’lets comes the tale of Th’owxiya, an old and powerful spirit that inhabits a feast dish of tempting, beautiful foods from around the world. When she catches a hungry mouse named Kw’at’el stealing a piece of cheese from her dish, she threatens to devour Kw’at’el’s whole family, unless he can bring Th’owxiya two child spirits. Ignorant but desperate, Kw’at’el sets out on an epic journey to fulfill the spirit’s demands.

Discover how to harness the power of GeoAI to revolutionize your spatial analysis tasks!

This workshop, a combination of presentation, demonstration, and question & answer session, will equip you with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate pre-trained models from the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World into your workflows, streamlining processes and enhancing decision-making.

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Learn model selection, customization and integration techniques
• Explored real-world use cases and best practices

Google Colab with the GeoPandas Python package is an effective platform for GIS analysis. This introductory workshop, a combination of presentation, demonstration, and question & answer session, will showcase how users can load, project, query and visualize GIS data through graphs and maps.

By the end of this workshop, participants will have:

• Introductory knowledge of how to load, project, query and visualize GIS data
• Some insight into future directions of where this platform could be taken
• An understanding of the benefits and drawbacks of GIS analysis with Google Colab

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day is a day to share how GIS technology supports research, informs decision-making and creates a positive impact around the world.

The Library’s Geospatial Centre, Environment Technology & Instructional Support (ETIS), and the Waterloo Association of Geography Students (WAGS) have partnered to host an afternoon of learning.

We invite you to a unique and empowering event that blends the themes of climate anxiety, the UWaterloo Healing Forest, Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous healing and health, and Land Back. This gathering offers an opportunity to explore the deep connections between land, climate, and healing, while reflecting on our shared responsibilities.

The event will feature a fireside chat between Dr. Kelsey Leonard and Elder Myeengun Henry, who will share wisdom on the importance of land in Indigenous healing and cultural resilience. The conversation will also focus on how Indigenous perspectives can offer guidance in navigating the growing concerns around climate anxiety, particularly among youth.

Following the fireside chat, attendees will be invited to walk through the Healing Forest exhibit, a space dedicated to reflection on the impacts of colonialism and the resilience of Indigenous people. This immersive experience will provide an opportunity to connect and engage deeply with the themes of the day.

Together, we will walk a path of hope, guided by the wisdom of Indigenous knowledge, the strength of community, and the power of the land.

Date: Saturday, October 26 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: DC 1301

Interested in retro gaming and vintage computer systems? Come to the Computer Museum Open House! We'll have a variety of games set up on our functioning systems for visitors to interact with, alongside other artifacts from our collection.

Featuring: History of Computing for Tweens Learn about the history of counting, computing devices, and how an abacus works with a tasty treat! This presentation will be given by Scott Campbell from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. in DC 1304.

The Fusion Conference, operating since 2004, is a conference hosted at the University of Waterloo that merges knowledge from science, business, and technology fields through a unique theme each year. The conference is organized by students from the Science and Business program, but undergraduate students and high school students are welcome and encouraged to attend. The Fusion Conference prepares delegates for leadership roles by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills in our rapidly changing world.  

Join us for an evening of Palestinian storytelling. Four local authors will read from their favorite pieces of Palestinian literature and discuss their own work in relation to these pieces. Engage with the resonance of the written word, the possibilities of storytelling, and the power of literature. Featuring authors Lamees Al Ethari, Jana ElKhatib, Carrie Snyder and Tasneem Jamal. This event is made possible by funding and support from UW Faculty 4 Palestine, The Foundation for Palestinian Studies Fund, The department of English Language and Literature, and The New Quarterly. Please join us for refreshments after the event!