Seminar

Thursday, February 1, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

WaterTalk | Hydrogeology: What's the Use?

As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Dr. Ty Ferré, Distinguished Professor, Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Arizona, will present: Hydrogeology: What's the Use?

This event is in person in DC 1302 with a lunch reception to follow in DC 1301 (The Fishbowl).

Thursday, December 7, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

WaterTalk: What’s Public about Public Water?

As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Dr. David McDonald, Professor, Department of Global Development Studies, Queen’s University, will present: What’s public about public water?

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Film Screening of Soop on Wheels + Q and A with Film Maker Dr. Sandy Greer

In recognition of Indigenous Disabilities Awareness Month we will be screeningDr. Sandy Greer’s documentary Soop on Wheels featuring Everette Soop. This is a truth telling and moving story of a First Nations man living with a disability and being an authentically Indigenous man in the late 80’s and early 90’s. His work as a cartoonist, journalist and activist has since been widely recognized. We are thrilled to host Dr. Sandy Greer for Q and A session following.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

COP28: Canada's Position in the Global Stocktake

Join Sarah Burch for an informative discussion with COP experts, Daniel Scott - Professor, University of Waterloo, Dave Sawyer - Chief Economist at the Canadian Climate Institute and Catherine Abreu - Executive Director of Destination Zero. Virtual on Zoom.

Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

WaterTalk: Achieving SDG Safely Managed Sanitation Services and its Implications

As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture seriesDr. Caetano Dorea, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Victoria, will present: Achieving SDG safely managed sanitation services and its implications. 

The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) and the Center for Nanointegration Duisberg-Essen (CENIDE) are pleased to present Antonio di Bartolomeo, Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Salerno.

Thursday, November 9, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Myeengun Henry: Spirit of the Treaties

In this presentation, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Myeengun Henry guides attendees on an interactive journey back in time. He discusses how treaties and agreements were spiritually significant, emphasizing the intent and meaning Indigenous folks carried into these agreements.

Monday, November 6, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Clayton Samuel King: 100 Years of the Williams Treaties

Clayton Samuel King, Potawatomi from Beausoleil, is an artist, educator, and orator. One of his areas of expertise and passion is the Williams treaties, which effect his home community. In this presentation, Clayton will discuss life before the treaties, 100 years of the Williams Treaties and their implications such as denied rights to hunting and fishing. Register today.