Future undergraduate students

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

2025 Desmarais Family Summit

We invite you to join us on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 for our annual Desmarais Family Summit. The Summit is an interactive exhibition that gives our Global Engagement students the unique opportunity to share their research projects on this year’s theme, “Finding our Future City.”

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Velocity Pitch Competition: All-Stars

Join us for the Velocity Pitch Competition, where elite emerging founders from the University of Waterloo ecosystem showcase their transformative ventures. New for 2025, this special event brings together exceptional current and past Waterloo founders for an exhilarating showcase of innovation and entrepreneurial talent.

Monday, March 31, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Awakening the Language: A Celebration of Haudenosaunee Language Revitalization

Join us as we celebrate National Indigenous Languages Day with an informative event focused on language revitalization of the Haudenosaunee languages. Featuring presentations by Dr. Talena Atfield, Dr. Sara General, and Dakota Rohrer, this hybrid event will explore the ongoing efforts by University of Waterloo faculty and community members who have dedicated their lives to preserving these languages.

Monday, March 17, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Knowledge Integration Global Futures Capstone Projects

The third and fourth-year Knowledge Integration students invite you to discover the outcomes of 8-months of research, design, prototyping and collaboration. Under the theme of Waterloo's Global Futures, discover two 225 square feet museum exhibits on the benefits of hobbies and the perception of safety at night, as well as senior honours project posters on the topic of AI, food security, social media and much more!

Thursday, March 20, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

[Opening Reception] SONDER: 51st Senior Undergraduate Exhibition

March 20-April 5
Opening Reception: Thursday March 20, 5-8 pm

The University of Waterloo Department of Fine Arts invites you to the 51st Senior Undergraduate Exhibition hosted by the University of Waterloo Art Gallery. This annual exhibition captures the students’ creativity and the diversity of practices that they have been exploring in the studio arts program.

Thursday, March 27, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Long COVID Awareness: Silent Walk

Did you know that some people experience ongoing health challenges after a COVID-19 infection? Long COVID, also known as Post-COVID Condition (PCC), affects millions worldwide, impacting daily life, work, and well-being. Join students, staff, faculty, and community members for a silent walk to support those with Long COVID and promote the need for Long COVID recognition, research, and remedy.

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Social Innovators in Training Demo Day @GreenHouse

On Wednesday February 26, from 5:00-6:30 p.m., drop by GreenHouse (UTD 164) for Demo Day. Students from Social Innovators in Training will be showcasing their ideas, looking for feedback, and building community. It's a can't-miss opportunity to see the future in action!

Thursday, March 20, 2025 - Tuesday, March 25, 2025 (all day)

U SPORTS Women's Hockey Championship

The University of Waterloo is proud to host the 2025 U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championship, taking place March 20–23, 2025, at the Woolwich Memorial Centre in Elmira, Ontario. This prestigious event will bring together the nation’s top eight university teams, all competing for the national title.

Thursday, March 20, 2025 - Sunday, March 23, 2025 (all day) Friday, March 21, 2025 - Monday, March 24, 2025 (all day) Saturday, March 22, 2025 - Tuesday, March 25, 2025 (all day) Saturday, March 22, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

UPSTART 25 Student Work Festival

The UpStart festival is a juried one-act play festival hosted by the University of Waterloo Theatre and Performance program. All these plays are written, directed, and performed by students. They will be presented March 19th-22nd from 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST in the Theatre of the Arts. Three shows make up the festival.

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:30 am - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

A Better Here-Writing to Nurture a Better Future

A Solarpunk Online Lecture/Workshop with Jerri Jerreat author and Executive Director of the Youth Imagine the Future Festival

Organized by the Waterloo Institute for Solarpunk and Hope, with sponsorships from the Philosophy Department and LIFE Co-op.