Current students

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Film Screening of Soop on Wheels + Q and A with Film Maker Dr. Sandy Greer

In recognition of Indigenous Disabilities Awareness Month we will be screeningDr. Sandy Greer’s documentary Soop on Wheels featuring Everette Soop. This is a truth telling and moving story of a First Nations man living with a disability and being an authentically Indigenous man in the late 80’s and early 90’s. His work as a cartoonist, journalist and activist has since been widely recognized. We are thrilled to host Dr. Sandy Greer for Q and A session following.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Societal Health Impacts of Rising Inflation and Interest Rates

You’re invited to Research Talks, a public event and panel discussion featuring guest speakers - University of Waterloo Professors Jean-Paul Lam and Ellen MacEachen, and Director of The Working Centre, Joe Mancini. 

Thursday, November 16, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Velocity Presents - Velocity Pitch Competition Semi-Finals

Be in the audience as UWaterloo student teams pitch their startup ideas to a panel of judges.

The top 8 teams from across night one and night two will move on to the Velocity $5K Finals on November 30th to compete for a chance at one of four $5,000 prizes in grant funding to help turn their concept into a reality.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

The Value of Nutrient Offsetting Programs to Improve Water Quality in Ontario

As part of the Water Institute's Webinar Series 'The Value of Water in Canada', Carolyn Johns, Professor, Department of Politics & Public Administration, Toronto Metropolitan University presents: The value of nutrient offsetting programs to improve water quality in Ontario.

Friday, December 1, 2023 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Disability Decolonized: Keynote Presentation by Dr. Rheanna Robinson

In observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) and Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, the Disability Inclusion Team and the Office of Indigenous Relations are honoured to co-host a keynote presentation on Indigenous perspectives on disability, Dr. Rheanna Robinson.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

COP28: Canada's Position in the Global Stocktake

Join Sarah Burch for an informative discussion with COP experts, Daniel Scott - Professor, University of Waterloo, Dave Sawyer - Chief Economist at the Canadian Climate Institute and Catherine Abreu - Executive Director of Destination Zero. Virtual on Zoom.