At Waterloo, we're proud to host a wide variety of events for the campus community and our larger community. Find out what's happening on campus, from free public lectures to workshops and information sessions.
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Events
Winterfest: 36th Annual Celebration
Bring your family, friends, or work team for a fun afternoon at the Staff Association's 36th annual Winterfest! This year, Winterfest features: skating, face painting, a hot chocolate bar, and more! Kids' wrapped gifts and group/family photos can be added on for a small fee.
The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative – Challenges and opportunities for freshwater cities in an era of transformation
Join the Water Institute’s Webinar Series: The Value of Water in Canada for an engaging presentation by Phillipe Murphy-Rhéaume, Chief Development Officer at the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative. His talk, The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative: Challenges and Opportunities for Freshwater Cities in an Era of Transformation, will explore how cities are navigating the evolving freshwater landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of freshwater management.
Velocity call for Campus Ambassadors: Winter 2025
Are you a current University of Waterloo student interested in entrepreneurship and innovation?
Velocity is looking for passionate students from all faculties to join our Campus Ambassador team. As an ambassador, you’ll promote entrepreneurship, organize events, and build connections - all while gaining valuable experience.
Lectures in Catholic Experience Presents - Dr. Amir Hussain
Amir Hussain, a Canadian Muslim with a dissertation on Muslim communities in Toronto, found himself some twenty years ago teaching at a Catholic university in Los Angeles. In 2009, he became the first non-Christian scholar to be tenured in his department (which was founded with the university almost 100 years earlier). He then served a term as chair of that Department of Theological Studies. In this presentation, Amir will talk about his journey, from graduate work in a secular department for the study of religion, to first teaching in a large public state university, and then seeking out a position in a Jesuit university’s theology department.
Bonhoeffer: Cell 92
A Cinematic Theatre Production created by Jerry Holsopple and Justin Poole.
Friday, January 10, 2025
7:00 PM, Great Hall, Conrad Grebel University College
Saturday, January 11, 2025
7:00 PM, Great Hall, Conrad Grebel University College
$5 student/Affordable rate
$10 Standard Admission
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German pastor and theologian, was a leading spokesperson for the Confessing Church, the Protestant resistance to Hitler and National Socialism. He was eventually arrested and executed. In the eighty years since his death, his books have continued to be influential. In recent years, Bonhoeffer’s legacy has become polarized as people who support Donald Trump and those who oppose him, both claim this theologian as an inspiration for their views. This play focuses on the final period of Bonhoeffer’s life, and promises to be thought-provoking and inspiring.
Bonhoeffer: Cell 92
A Cinematic Theatre Production created by Jerry Holsopple and Justin Poole.
Friday, January 10, 2025
7:00 PM, Great Hall, Conrad Grebel University College
Saturday, January 11, 2025
7:00 PM, Great Hall, Conrad Grebel University College
$5 student/Affordable rate
$10 Standard Admission
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German pastor and theologian, was a leading spokesperson for the Confessing Church, the Protestant resistance to Hitler and National Socialism. He was eventually arrested and executed. In the eighty years since his death, his books have continued to be influential. In recent years, Bonhoeffer’s legacy has become polarized as people who support Donald Trump and those who oppose him, both claim this theologian as an inspiration for their views. This play focuses on the final period of Bonhoeffer’s life, and promises to be thought-provoking and inspiring.
Innovation Open House Mixer
The Innovation Open House Mixer is an opportunity to meet fellow students and aspiring or emerging entrepreneurs from across campus. Join us to make friends, gain valuable contacts and build connections with Velocity and its resources. You’ll also have the chance to connect with representatives from Math Innovation, Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, GreenHouse (Social Impact and Indigenous Incubators), Grebel Peace Incubator, Future Cities Institute, the Library and Socratica.
You Don't Know What You Don't Know with Ela Smith
This is a three-part workshop that journeys through First Nations, Inuit, and Metis relations with settlers. As the title indicates, you don't know what you don't know so everyone is welcome. You will be introduced to the concept of Miskasowin (wholistic self-evaluation) that will define content, context, and relationship promoting further action, accountability, and responsibilities as a treaty person in this land now known as Canada.
This is a three-part online workshop that will take place over the course of the Winter 2025 term. While not mandatory, attendance at all 3 workshops is strongly encouraged.
Part 1: Thursday, January 16, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Part 2: Friday, February 28, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Part 3: Tuesday, April 1, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
