Workshop

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

September anti-racism book club

White Fragility: Why it's so hard to for white people to talk about racism book coverIn 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.

Wednesday, July 7, 2021 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Canadian Engineering Grand Challenges and Technological Stewardship

Canadian Engineering Grand Challenges and Technological Stewardship poster

Did you know that not all Canadians have access to safe water or reliable clean energy? Our aging infrastructure present unique challenges and we need your help to overcome them!

Come join us for a 90-minute student led workshop where you will be introduced to the Canadian Engineering Grand Challenges (CEGC) and you will be provided an opportunity to explore how engineers can envision and develop a safe and sustainable world.

Monday, May 31, 2021 2:11 pm - 2:11 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

The Math Behind the Rubik’s Cube

Rubik's cube

Rubik’s Cube: The math behind the best-selling puzzle toy of all time!

Join us at 9 AM (ET) on Saturday, June 5, for a special family-fun event that will put a Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics’ twist on the world’s best-selling puzzle toy!

Sunday, August 16, 2026 9:00 am - 6:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Ontario Mennonite Music Camp

Ontario Mennonite Music Camp is a two week overnight camp experience at Conrad Grebel University College. Campers will experience many of the usual camp activities, such as campfires, ensembles, recreation games, and musical productions, all in a safe, cautious environment.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Future Cities X Velocity Speed Hack

In this rapid version of a hackathon, participants will be teamed up at the event and work together to ideate, research and brainstorm solutions to problems in the domains of housing development, using AI for smarter urban transportation, building sustainable infrastructure and advancing sustainable mobility all in 3-hours.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Wednesday, January 28, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Wednesday, February 4, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Wednesday, February 11, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Cornerstone

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.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

What Actually is Gaslighting? Gaslight the Film and Bingo Event

Join the SRF (Sexualities, Relationships & Families) Student Society and SVPRO (Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office) to watch the film while playing Gaslight Bingo, followed by a discussion of what Gaslighting looks like in today's world, why it is harmful, and how we can intervene when we hear it.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (all day) Thursday, February 19, 2026 (all day) Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am - 4:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Dissertation Boost Camp

Stop stalling and start writing! Build a sustainable plan, make progress on your writing and give your productivity a boost with Dissertation Boost Camp. This intensive four-day program is designed to provide dedicated and quiet writing space for students who are looking to jumpstart their thesis- or dissertation-writing process.