Future students

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Palestinian Storytelling

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!

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

CVIS 2024 - 10th Annual Conference on Vision and Intelligent Systems

We cordially invite both academic and industrial research scientists to attend the 10th Annual Conference on Vision and Intelligent Systems (CVIS 2024), where the goal is to bring together both academia and industry to share their joint expertise to promote the advancement and application of artificial intelligence, computer vision, and imaging technologies in various areas of academic and industrial interests.
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

GRADflix Showcase

We're rolling out the red carpet for the 2025 GRADflix showcase!
You're invited to join Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs for a viewing of finalist GRADflix submissions before the winners are announced. Prizes include 1st-4th place with prizes ranging from $250-$750 and a finalist's choice award valued at $250.

As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Dr. Jackie MacDonald Gibson, Department Head and Professor, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, NC State University, Raleigh, NC, US, will present: Mapping and quantifying health effects of inequities in community water service in North Carolina, USA.

This event is in person in DC 1302 with a networking reception to follow in DC 1301 (The Fishbowl).

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Grad Info Night-Faculty of Health

Join the Faculty of Health for the Graduate Studies Info Night, designed for anyone considering graduate studies in Faculty of Health. The event will begin with a general info session, followed by breakout sessions for the School of Public Health Sciences, the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, and the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies

Saturday, September 21, 2024 - Friday, September 27, 2024 (all day)

The Black Hole Experience

Ever wonder what it’s like inside a Black Hole? Well, you can find out…sort of. The Black Hole Experience by Age of Union is a mobile immersive exhibition premiering in Waterloo Park for the city’s annual Lumen festival on September 21.

Thursday, September 12, 2024 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Velocity 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, October 5, 2024 9:00 am - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

RAISE: XChanges 2024 Conference

XChanges 2024 is committed to dismantling oppressive systemic barriers within BIPOC spaces and weaving together the experiences and ideologies of racialized health care physicians. By highlighting the insufficient support received by BIPOC communities, our aim is to significantly impact students’ mental health, and prioritize their well-being. By including the nine dimensions of wellness for racialized students to learn and understand mental health, we are on a mission to foster a community that embraces the mind, creating an environment where students feel empowered to seek and receive the support they need comfortably.