Join The Games Institute and Scott Nicholson for an exploration of meaningful gamification and how to use a gameful or playful layer to motivate user engagement.
EXPLORATIONS 2014 provides the public with an opportunity to see what we do at the Faculty of Engineering, to spark an interest in students of grades 6, 7 and 8, their parents, friends and siblings by taking them on tours of Engineering Displays (lasting about an hour and half).
The students of the Barcelona cohort in the Knowledge Integration program at the University of Waterloo invite you to experience the culmination of our third-year design project: The Museum Course.
In building our exhibits, we have moved beyond the traditional projects and assignments typical of an undergraduate experience. The creation process allowed us to be self-directed and enabled us to incorporate skills from many different disciplines.
Come out and enjoy a free night of entertainment at Blackforest 2014. Doors open at 6:30pm, the coffeehouse begins at 7:00pm.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Dr. Royden Loewen is Chair in Mennonite Studies and Professor of History at the University of Winnipeg in Manitoba. He is a prolific researcher and author on Mennonite history, immigration history, and rural history in North and South America. His most recent book is Village Among Nations: 'Canadian' Mennonites in a Transnational World, 1916-2006, published by University of Toronto Press, 2013.
In honour of Father Hugh MacKinnon, the History Society presents the 30th Annual MacKinnon dinner.
This event takes place on March 7th, 2014 at St. George Banquet Hall in Waterloo. Cocktails start at 6:00pm and dinner served at 7:00pm.
This year's guest speaker is notable historian and Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Dr. John English.
Join the University of Waterloo as we recognize and celebrate International Women's Day 2014
Welcome remarks:
- Feridun Hamdullahpur, President and Vice-chancellor, University of Waterloo
- Douglas Peers, Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Waterloo
Distinguished guest speaker:
We'll share what we do at The Working Centre and explore how the needs of the community validate what Knowledge Integration students are learning.
Speakers: Devin Howard & Nathan Stretch
Dr. Steven Nolt is Professor of History at Goshen College in Indiana. He has published and presented widely on the Amish in the United States, past and present. He most recent co-authored book is The Amish, published by Johns Hopkins University Press, 2013.
One in a series of five lectures being given by candidates for the endowed Diefenbaker Memorial Chair in German Literary Studies.
Why do we compete with each other?
Is competition necessary to excel?
Is competition natural? What is the effect of competition on individuals and the society?
Can the right education be based on competition?
The UW Political Science Students Association (PSSA) presents an exciting discussion panel on recent political developments in Ukraine, including ongoing issues in the Crimea region.
This week's interdisciplinary panel will feature dynamic speakers from UW's Political Science, Germanic & Slavic Studies, and History departments Dr. John Jaworsky, Dr. Tetyana Reichert, and Dr. Alexander Statiev.
Join us in person or via webcast for a special series of Mini Town Halls to learn what it will take to move Waterloo’s eight strategic priorities from paper to practice.
Hosted by Feridun Hamdullahpur, president and vice-chancellor of University of Waterloo, each town hall offers the opportunity to:
The Sikh Students Association at UWaterloo will be tying turbans on students, faculty, staff and anyone else who wants to get the experience of wearing a turban.
Come join this free event designed to raise awareness about the Sikh community.
Are you graduating soon and interested in solar energy as well as a career in the solar industry here in Canada?
The Emerging Leader for Solar Energy (ELSE) program, which is a part of the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) has partnered with the UW midgnight Sun racing team to host a information & speakers session at UWaterloo on Wed, March 5, from 6:30pm-8:30pm for students and recent entrants to the labour force who are passionate about solar energy, sustainability and the environment.
Rob McLennan is the author of more than twenty books of poetry, fiction and non-fiction. He won the John Newlove Poetry Award in 2011 for the chapbook Miss Canada. An editor and publisher, he energetically runs several presses and journals, and regularly posts reviews, essays, interviews and other notices at robmclennan.blogspot.com.
This year's Reading Series at St Jerome's is on the theme of Literartistry,
showcasing literature's dance with other artistic media.
All readings are free and open to the public.
Do you have complaints about your CS Undergrad Program?
Don't just complain on reddit. Come and complain to the CS Undergrad administration.
We will also talk about some changes to the CS Program, which may impact first and second year students, as well as incoming students. We want your opinion.
Also, we have cake.
Conrad Grebel University College presents Performance Art & Song.
Come listen to contemporary music featuring Jason White (piano) and Pam Patel (vocals).
What makes a good class schedule? Are breaks important between classes? What are some of the issues you have with your current schedule?
The University would like to hear your thoughts on class schedules as the Registrar's Office leads an on-campus committee to help enhance the way the University schedules its classes. Software has been purchased to integrate with Quest and allow us to build schedules based on student demand and instructor teaching requirements, giving students timely access to courses they need, and minimize or eliminate space shortages.
Through discussion and hands-on activities, this session will increase your understanding of the career decision-making process and put you in a better position to make appropriate career choices.
Through discussion and hands-on activities, this session will increase your understanding of the career decision-making process and put you in a better position to make appropriate career choices.
When you need critical reviews, peer-reviewed articles, authoritative data or stats and time is of the essence, then power searching is a well-earned skill to learn.
