Information session

Maawanji-idiwag (They come together): Institutional Approaches to Decolonizing Curricula is a virtual discussion, where a panel of academics and practitioners experienced in theoretical decolonization and who have taken concrete steps and actions to decolonize curricula in their respective institutions will discuss opportunities and challenges for institutional approaches and practices to decolonize curricula.

In September, Professor Frankie Condon, who has conducted extensive research in anti-racism rhetoric and anti-racism pedagogy, will lead the discussion of Robin DiAngelo’s, White Fragility (2018), the New York Times bestseller that gained international prominence in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd in the US.

Fall 2021 innovation, coaching & networking opportunity for all UW undergraduate & graduate students at GreenHouse Social Impact Incubator. Apply to the Workplace Innovation Program if you’d like to make a meaningful impact within a team by tackling challenges with local organizations. Apply to the Social Innovators in Training Program if you have a problem or venture you’d like to work on. Deadline to apply is August 5th.

Each month, led by a member of our campus community, a book from the President's Anti-racism Task Force's (PART) carefully curated list will be reviewed and discussed. The book that will be discussed is "21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality" by Bob Joseph.

The Library has a vast collection of online material available to you and your students, even while we’re all teaching, learning, and working off campus. This session provides a 15-minute overview of where to look for, and how to find, library materials for your classes, plus 15 minutes for your questions.

The following Employers are hosting Employer Information Sessions on May 22nd:

• Trexqaunt | Navigating the World of Numbers and Finance with Trexquant Investment - VIRTUAL Information Session - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
• KCPL | Kensington Capital Information Session IN-PERSON Information Session - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

May marks Sexual Violence Awareness Month (SVAM). SVAM is an opportunity for campus community members to spark important conversations about sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and foster a community of support. SVPRO will be holding talks and booths all month long to celebrate SVAM, advancing SGBV awareness and literacy on a host of relevant topics!

The following Employer is hosting Employer Information Sessions on Friday, May 17th:

• Definity | Definity - UW networking Session - IN-PERSON Information Session

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

Learn more about the i2I skills training program from Elicia Maine, creator of the i2I program suite of programs and Professor from the Beedie School of Business and program alumni Sasan Vosoogh-Grayli, Research Associate at IQC, Waterloo.

The following Employers are hosting Employer Information Sessions on Monday May 13th:

• Persona | Persona Info Session Fall Recruitment 2024 - VIRTUAL Information Session

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