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
Collaborative Water Program information session
Interested in adding a Water Qualification to Your University of Waterloo graduate degree?
The University of Waterloo’s Collaborative Water Program (CWP) is the most interdisciplinary water graduate program in Canada. Co-delivered by 11 departments and schools from all 6 faculties, over 400 students have participated in the CWP since its launch in 2013.
Femtech Innovation Challenge
Are you passionate about making a difference in women’s health? Join us for an exciting innovation challenge and contribute to groundbreaking solutions!
From October 28 to November 8, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with your peers to develop innovative solutions that address pressing issues in menopause, breast health, and gynecological health.
Velocity Presents: Startup 101 - Founder communications
Effectively communicating about your startup is not an important thing, it’s THE most important thing. Learn more about the art of persuading team members, potential investors and everyone else – on and off stage.
Eco Haunt: Bonfire
Come and join the Climate Action Program's for their student event: Eco Haunt! Join the spooky Halloween night celebration wearing your best costume! Enjoy delicious s’mores and hot chocolate by the fire.
Things to bring:
Bring a mug for hot chocolate
Dress for the weather
Bring a friend!
Employer Information Session for October 28th
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Open House
The Quantum - Nano Fabrication and Characterization Facility (QNFCF) and Transformative Quantum Technologies (TQT) will be hosting a TEM Open House on Tuesday, October 29, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at QNC 0101 to celebrate one year of QNFCF's launch of advanced S/TEM capabilities. Join us for a series of engaging presentations covering the latest advancements in TEM technology, sample preparation techniques, and data analysis methods.
Treaty Girl exhibit at Longhouse Labs
Created by Courtney Skye (Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan) and curated by Alex Jacobs-Blum (Cayuga Nation, Wolf Clan), Treaty Girl aims to make visible the many generations of girls who are embodying Treaty, survival, and joy.
Volunteer Fair
Join EDGE and CCD for the Fall 2024 Volunteer Fair!
This event offers students an opportunity to meet local organizations that are recruiting volunteers.
Representatives from 30 local organizations will be present to speak with current students about their organization's mission and volunteering needs.
Keeping Well at Work: Reimagining Retirement in the Era of Longevity
For a Keeping Well at Work special event, join us for an engaging session designed to help you rethink and reimagine your retirement. Featured recently in the Waterloo Magazine, Simon Chan (BA ‘98) and Kyra Jones (BSc ‘09, PhD ‘14) from Adapt with Intent, along with special guest retirees including Mike Drak, Canadian best-selling author on the non-financial aspects of retirement, will share insights on how retirement is being reimagined.
Data Journeys: Data Foundations, A Beginner's Guide to Understanding and Using Data
Learn what data literacy means at every step of a research project. This workshop, a combination of presentation and question & answer period, will introduce foundational data literacy concepts, including looking at what it means to collect, analyze and evaluate data, as well as sharing and storing data, the less conspicuous aspects of data literacy.