Waterloo Events

BioBlitz

Meg Brozinski

Mon, May 6 - Sun, May 12 2024, All day

From May 6-12, the Sustainability Office will be hosting the second-annual campus-wide BioBlitz: a community-led effort to identify and record species across campus. Whether you are a biodiversity novice, enthusiast, or expert, there are ways for everyone to get involved. We welcome all members of the campus community – students, staff, faculty, family, and friends – to join us!

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Sexual Violence Awareness Month

Maria Morrone

Wed, May 8 - Fri, May 31 2024, All day

Join us this May as we stand together for Sexual Violence Awareness Month at the University of Waterloo. Throughout the month, we're bringing together a lineup of powerful voices with 4 dynamic speakers featuring four separate engaging virtual talks every Thursday starting May 9 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and informative promotional booths every Wednesday beginning May 8.

Employer Information Sessions

Maria Morrone

Thu, May 9 2024, 11:30am - 9:30pm

The following Employers are hosting Employer Information Sessions on Thursday, May 9th:

Capital One | Capital One x Waterloo Info Session - VIRTUAL Information Session
theScore | Huddle Up with theScore - IN-PERSON Information Session
Bloomberg | Bloomberg Information Session - IN-PERSON Information Session

Make sure to register through WaterlooWorks and check the Employer Information Sessions calendar for any updates!

Spring Tree Planting

Meg Brozinski

Wed, May 8 2024, 12 - 2pm , Thu, May 9 2024, 12 - 2pm

Join the Sustainability Office for tree planting to support biodiversity on campus! Students and employees are invited to help with prepping the site and planting a variety of trees and shrubs, while learning more about the importance of supporting biodiversity and nature on campus and in our community.

Climate Drinks

Meg Brozinski

Thu, May 9 2024, 6 - 8pm

Step into a space of meaningful conversations and refreshing mocktails at Climate Drinks! The Waterloo Climate Institute, invites you to unwind and engage in discussions about climate change.

Employer Information Session

Maria Morrone

Fri, May 10 2024, 11:30am - 9:30pm

The following Employer is hosting Employer Information Sessions on Friday, May 10th:

Genesys | Genesys Employer Information Session- IN-PERSON Information Session

Make sure to register through WaterlooWorks and check the Employer Information Sessions calendar for any updates!

GOODHack24

Meg Brozinski

Sat, May 11 2024, 9am - 4pm

Be a part of GOODHack24, a data science hackathon where you will use tech to address climate inequalities and promote sustainability locally. Build tech solutions with compelling use cases for municipal clients - and broaden your professional network!

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Studying the Sacred: Water is Life

Maria Morrone

Wed, May 15 2024, 12 - 1pm

As part of the Water Institute's Webinar Series: The Value of Water in Canada, join Elaine Ho-Tassone, Director of Operations, NORDIK Institute & Adjunct Professor, Algoma University as they present: Studying the Sacred: Water is Life.

Anti-Racism Reads: Son of Elsewhere

Maria Morrone

Wed, May 15 2024, 3 - 4:30pm

Join the Library and Print + Retail Solutions for the next Anti-Racism Reads discussion on Wednesday May 15, either in person or online. Ola Idris will be in conversation with the author Elamin Abdelmahmoud about his memoir, Son of Elsewhere.

Velocity Presents: Innovation Open House

Maria Morrone

Wed, May 15 2024, 4 - 6pm

Start your spring term with some fun at our Innovation Open House Mixer. The mixer is an opportunity to meet fellow students and aspiring or emerging entrepreneurs and creators, make friends, gain valuable contacts, and build connections to all things Velocity including our people, spaces, and resources. Plus, find out about Zero, Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, GreenHouse (Social Impact Incubator), Grebel Peace Incubator, and the Library.