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Wednesday, October 19, 2022 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Student Mental Health Research Conference

The University of Waterloo Student Mental Health Research Conference is on Wednesday, October 19th, during Thrive 2022. The goal of this virtual event
is to bring together members of the Waterloo community to share knowledge, connect researchers, and promote mental wellness.

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Design Thinking

Do you know what it takes to build a product your customer will love? A user-centric approach will ensure you do just that. In this session, hosted by Matt Neill (a Velocity Coach and Product Designer at Faire), you will learn how to translate user insights into actionable steps that solve problems for your customers.

As part of the Water Institute's Webinar Series: The Value of Water in Canada, Len Hunt, Research scientist, Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry presents: The influence of catch and non-catch related factors on the value of recreational fishing in Ontario.

Thursday, October 20, 2022 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

WaterTalk: Challenges and opportunities for moving from the linear to the circular water cycle

As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, William A. Mitch, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA, will present: Challenges and opportunities for moving from the linear to the circular water cycle.

Thursday, October 6, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Interviewing For Insight

In this workshop, Lynn Haddrall, Journalism Professor at Conestoga College, will discuss the mentality and technique of conducting effective stakeholder interviews. Regardless of what start-up stage you are in, by the end of the session, you will learn how to approach and get the most out of stakeholders and customers through better interviews.

Friday, September 30, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Kevin Lamoureux: Truth and Reconciliation in Higher Learning Institutions

On this year's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, please join us as we welcome Kevin Lamoureux (virtually). Kevin is a dynamic and gifted speaker, and will be sharing his extensive knowledge and profound insights surrounding the topic of Truth and Reconciliation, and how it pertains to Higher Learning Institutions.

Friday, September 30, 2022 7:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

National Day For Truth and Reconciliation Events

Hosted by the Office of Indigenous Relations, the University of Waterloo Walk for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity for the university campus community to connect, participate and learn about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Identifying and Uprooting Internalized Racism

Who is Canadian? Why are racialized individuals constantly othered and made to feel we don’t belong? This workshop is for racialized staff & faculty who are grieving the racism in the world while investigating our own internalized racism.