Reception

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 University of Bordeaux and the University of Waterloo are delighted to invite Waterloo staff, faculty, and students to attend a special virtual celebration of the 10th anniversary of our strategic partnership.

Maddie Lychek's MFA Thesis exhibition "Could Be a Person or Multiple Hotdogs" subverts dominant narratives surrounding racialization, diaspora, and queerness by a refusal to flatten the artist’s multiple identities (Filipino, Slovak, masculine, lesbian) in ways that align with broader institutional narratives of inclusion.

Sandra Jabbour's MFA Thesis exhibition "Ahsan Hdeyeh 3ana" explores themes of memory, family dynamics, multilingualism, diaspora, and Jabbour’s relationship to her Syrian and Lebanese cultures. Notably, her paintings are infused with her personal interpretations of imagery drawn from her familial archive of VHS tapes from the late 90s and early 2000s.

The University of Waterloo Department of Fine Arts invites you to the 52nd Senior Undergraduate Exhibition hosted by the University of Waterloo Art Gallery. This annual exhibition captures the creativity and diversity of practices that students have been exploring in the studio arts program.

Please join us for the closing reception of "i look to the skies" an exhibition by Palestinian-Canadian artist Jude Abu Zaineh on Saturday March 7 from 1-3 pm. The artist will lead a gallery walk-thru discussing her ideas and the development of the artworks in the exhibition. This is a great opportunity to meet the artist and hear her discuss her work in-person.

The Office of Indigenous Relations (OIR), University of Waterloo School of Architecture in Cambridge and Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Centre (SOAHAC) will be collaborating for a community gathering and social to be hosted on the evening of February 12, 2026. The evening will include a connection to culture, song, dance, crafts, activities for kids and more! Have a Heart Day is part of the larger movement run by the First Nations Child and family services of Canada.

Math Innovation is thrilled to host David Radke for an Ask-Me-Anything on February 5, 2026!

David Radke (PhD '23) is a Senior Research Scientist with the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He works as part of the Hockey Strategy and Analytics team, helping to evaluate players, teams, and strategies from in-game data to assist coaching and roster construction decisions.

What is Cornerstone? Cornerstone is Velocity's two-week sprint for students and researchers from any faculty who want to explore an idea they have or even just an area of interest with a supportive community.

The Antagonism and Intimidation in Academia Speaker Series 2.0 is hosting its final panel session on Monday, January 12, 2026. This January event will focus on issues related to free speech, hate speech laws, and freedom of expression within and beyond university environments.