Information session

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!

Join the Waterloo Climate Institute for a guest talk, Holly Buck from the University of Buffalo will draw upon multiple methods to explore what new political subcultures mean for climate politics broadly and the politics of solar geoengineering research in particular.

A part of the Menstrual Equity Lunch and Learn Series. Let’s talk about perimenopause and menopause! During this online session, we will discuss the complexities of perimenopause and menopause, as well as share important insights and resources to help you thrive during this phase of life.

Are you looking for a career path that places you on the front line of innovation? Are you looking to champion social and environmental causes while achieving financial growth? A career in Venture Capital (VC) may be for you! The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) is the voice of Canada’s private capital industry and works with investors behind some of the biggest innovations fuelling the Canadian economy.

As part of the Water Institute's webinar series: The Value of Water in Canada, Steve Brown, Senior Associate, Water Resources, Stantec, will present: Stream restoration as a tool for water asset management.

The Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office (SVPRO), in partnership with the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region (SASC) is once again bringing the What Were You Wearing on? Survivor Art Installation to UWaterloo on Tues Feb 27 – Wed Feb 28. The exhibit is based on student-survivor descriptions of the clothing they were wearing when they experienced sexual violence.

Ever wondered how to navigate the complex world of raising capital from VCs?
You will learn how to engage VCs by telling a compelling story both through pitching and conversation. This will be an informal, open discussion designed to deliver key information in the clearest way with ample time for Q&A from the audience. 

Members of the University of Waterloo community, including faculty members and research staff are invited to a webinar on Monday, February 5, from 9 to 10 a.m. with Philippe Hébert, Director General of R&D Innovation for Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), to learn more about the Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program and NATO DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic).

Join the Waterloo Climate Institute and Student Climate Council for a full day convention tackling all aspects of climate action. The dynamic schedule will include presentations, workshops, hands-on art installations, performances, and poster-sessions. The call for proposals is now OPEN! Submit proposals by February 9th. All student submissions welcome!

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.