Faculty

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 8:30 am - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Tech Horizons Executive Forum

Stay ahead in the tech-driven business world with the University of Waterloo's Tech Horizons Executive Forum, brought to you by WatSPEED and hosted by CIBC. This one-day exclusive event for senior leaders will equip you with a better understanding of emerging technologies and strategic know-how to give your organization a competitive edge.

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Cycles, Cramps, and Cravings… Oh My! Nutrition for Menstrual Wellness

In this online presentation, Courtney Wilson, MScFN RD (she/her) will dive into all things nutrition, menstruation, and hormones. We will look at how the phases of the menstrual cycle can impact physical symptoms, intake patterns, and nutrient needs and chat about strategies to support these needs. There will be time for a Q&A to ensure all your burning questions are answered.

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

"Is this thing on?" Tips and tech for public presentations

Whether you’re hosting a forum, teaching a guest lecture, or giving a conference paper, this workshop will prepare you to give or facilitate public presentations. Theatre technician Emma Alderman will orient you to a variety of microphones and projection devices; communication prof Jordana Cox will offer techniques for using your breath and voice.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:30 am - 1:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Empowering Racialized Women and Non-binary Leaders

We are excited to invite you to a special gathering designed to foster support and connections among women and non-binary leaders across our community campus. This event is co-hosted by the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-racism, the Office of Indigenous Relations and Campus Wellness. It is open to all women-identifying and non-binary leaders, who also identify as Indigenous, Black, or racialized and who oversee teams and/or supervise direct reports.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 11:00 pm - 11:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Velocity - Up Start Deadline

If you wish to explore the commercialization of your project/research, then this program is for you. We know turning technology into a product is hard. That is why the teams at Velocity and the Waterloo Commercialization Office (WatCo) are combining our expertise in startups and technology transfer to accelerate your ambitions. If you are building something that can help people, businesses, or society flourish, we want to hear from you.

Friday, September 13, 2024 11:30 pm - 11:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Velocity - Cornerstone Application Deadline

So you’ve got an idea? Before building anything in startups, you have to validate that it’s actually something somebody wants. While sounding relatively straightforward, figuring out whether people actually want your thing is the crucible on which most great startups are forged. Come join us for a new imagining of Cornerstone. Lead by Eric Blondeel, a two-time YC alumni, you’ll learn how to validate your idea without fooling yourself and others with bias. Learn about the mistakes of the teams that came before you and maybe earn some prizes along the way too.