Lecture

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.

The Indigenous Initiatives Office invites you to honour and celebrate Indigenous History Month with keynote speaker the Honourable Murray Sinclair.

Join Alumni Tracy Primeau, BA ‘98, in a discussion about Indigenous Business and Leadership. Tracy Primeau is a shift manager at Bruce Power, and also member of many  organizations – she is a member of the Board of Directors of Women in Nuclear Canada, Chair of the Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey, Executive of the Kincardine Bulldogs Hockey Club and sits on two Municipality of Kincardine Council committees.  

In honour of Asian heritage month the President's Anti-Racism Taskforce (PART) invites you to attend Explorations of Asian Identity, Perceptions and Belonging. The event will feature a robust panel discussion that explores Asian-Canadian identity and anti-Asian racism, particularly in light of the rise in hate crimes over the past year.

"In a Small Way, Hockey Can Improve the World": Father David Bauer's Vision for Canada's Game

Born in 1924, David Bauer grew up in a prominent Waterloo family that had strong connections to local, international and professional sport. Despite dreams of playing in the NHL, he chose to become a priest with the Basilian Fathers and dedicated himself to improving hockey for the nation's youth. He coached the St. Michael's Majors to the Memorial Cup in 1961 and then established Canada's National Team in men's hockey.

As part of the Water Institute's Webinar Series: The Value of Water in Canada Derek Davy, CEO, Econse Water Technologies Inc. presents: Fixing Water.

Join the Climate Institute and the Faculty of Environment for a talk with Chris Turner, the award-winning author of How to Be a Climate Optimist. Turner will share insights from his groundbreaking book, which offers a refreshing and optimistic perspective on the climate crisis.

The Indigenous Speakers Series is honoured to present artist singer-songwriter, Anishinaabe knowledge keeper, and archaeological researcher Jordan Jamieson.

International scholar, Dr. Jodi Oakman, will explore interactions between work and health, starting from the premise that good work has beneficial health outcomes and supports productivity. Drawing on contemporary and emerging research, the presentation will examine the requirements for healthy work environments to support the creation of sustainable working conditions to promote long working lives. 

Join the University of Waterloo and the Waterloo Climate Institute for a conversation on how we find trusted information on climate action in a sea of misinformation. We’ll discuss ways to overcome the confusing and overwhelming options for climate action and build trust in climate science so that we can build resilient communities and live better together.