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The Department of Fine Arts invites you to the opening reception for the 50th senior undergraduate exhibition at the University of Waterloo. Hosted by the University of Waterloo Art Gallery, the exhibition captures the students’ creativity and the diversity of practices they have been exposed to in the studio arts program.

Critical Tech Talk 8 will feature Professor Kari Zacharias from University of Manitoba in conversation with Dr. Jenny Howcraft and PhD Candidate Naomi Paul, both from Systems Design Engineering. The title of the talk is "Humility in Engineering and Design." Dean Mary Wells will provide a special introduction. Now in its second year, Critical Tech Talk promotes "honest talk about innovation," drawing on support from all 6 faculties at University of Waterloo and organized by Critical Media Lab.

The Peace and Conflict Studies is hosting a movie night on March 1st, 2024. Peace by Chocolate is an award-winning film that focuses on a Syrian refugee family, as they adapt to a new life in Nova Scotia, Canada, while rebuilding their family chocolate business.

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming annual MacKinnon Dinner on March 15th, 2024, at 6:00 pm. This event, steeped in tradition, is an unforgettable experience for all attendees and is a time to come together to honour one of the department's most influential figures, esteemed professor, Father Hugh MacKinnon, and celebrate the wider University of Waterloo History community.

Grade 10 students thinking about university are invited (along with their supporters) to an information session on admission requirements, financing their education, and advice on how to get started preparing for university. Join us online or on campus.

Join the Waterloo Climate Institute and Kitchener Public Library for this co-hosted event at the Central Library in Kitchener.

Dr. Michele Mosca's webinar will explore quantum computing's business and governmental applications, followed by a Q&A with Sherry Shannon-Vanstone, CEO of Profound Impact Corporation.

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. 

Join experts from academia, government and industry as they share the latest insights and innovations driving sustainability in aeronautics. In addition to talks, exhibits and panel discussions, Summit attendees can take advantage of product demonstrations with corporate partners and visit a new student career fair with our next generation of talent.

Join Nobel Laureate Donna Strickland for a talk on the importance of trust in science and technology.