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University of Waterloo events

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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For support with your event, view our resources for event planners and contact community.relations@uwaterloo.ca.

Events

Monday, November 11, 2024 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

WISE PUBLIC LECTURE

Join us for a discussion on the environmental, social, and economic impacts of renewable energy technologies. The integration of renewable energy sources and advanced technologies faces several challenges, including environmental concerns such as land use and habitat disruption, social issues like community acceptance and equity in energy access, economic factors involving the cost of technology and market viability, and regulatory hurdles that encompass policy frameworks and compliance requirements. The presentation will address these challenges to accelerate the adoption of renewables, necessitating collaboration among stakeholders to create a supportive framework for growth.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Data Journeys: Sustaining Digital Futures, Planning for the End of Your Digital project

Have you thought about what happens to your project when you’re done? This workshop, a combination of presentation and question & answer period, will cover the stages of planning for the end and long-term sustainability of your project. Questions such as knowing when your project is completed, which parts should be preserved, and how your choice of digital tools can future-proof your project will be discussed.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

2024 Hagey Lecture: Decoding meaning in Indigenous design

Waterloo's premier invitational public lecture series since 1970, the Hagey Lectures – named after the university's first president – are a free, annual series of lectures intended to challenge, stimulate, and enrich not only the faculty, staff, and students of the University of Waterloo, but also all members of the community.

This year’s Hagey Lecture, Decoding meaning in Indigenous design, will be delivered by Wanda Dalla Costa, Principal of TAWAW Architecture Collective Inc., on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 7pm in Federation Hall.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Systematic and Scoping Review Series: Systematic Screening using Covidence and Zotero

This workshop will focus on using technical tools, Covidence, to streamline the review process, as well as a reference manager, Zotero, to work with the search results from your structured review to generate in-cite citations and an automated bibliography.

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

- Learn how to import and export bibliographic references from Covidence and Zotero

- Understand how to use Covidence and Zotero for teams and groups - Understand how to screen articles with Covidence using custom inclusion and exclusion criteria

- Learn how to build a basic data extraction template in Covidence for included studies

- Learn how to work with in-text citations in Microsoft Word, using Zotero

- Learn how to generate an automated bibliography using Zotero

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Value interactions between water and hydropower in Ontario Power Generation

As part of the Water Institute's Webinar Series: The Value of Water in Canada, Kurt Kornelsen, Director, Environment and Climate Change, Ontario Power Generation, presents: Value interactions between water and hydropower in Ontario Power Generation.

Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Walking the Path of Hope - Climate Anxiety and the Healing Forest

We invite you to a unique and empowering event that blends the themes of climate anxiety, the UWaterloo Healing Forest, Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous healing and health, and Land Back. This gathering offers an opportunity to explore the deep connections between land, climate, and healing, while reflecting on our shared responsibilities.

The event will feature a fireside chat between Dr. Kelsey Leonard and Elder Myeengun Henry, who will share wisdom on the importance of land in Indigenous healing and cultural resilience. The conversation will also focus on how Indigenous perspectives can offer guidance in navigating the growing concerns around climate anxiety, particularly among youth.

Following the fireside chat, attendees will be invited to walk through the Healing Forest exhibit, a space dedicated to reflection on the impacts of colonialism and the resilience of Indigenous people. This immersive experience will provide an opportunity to connect and engage deeply with the themes of the day.

Together, we will walk a path of hope, guided by the wisdom of Indigenous knowledge, the strength of community, and the power of the land.

In this public lecture jointly hosted by Waterloo Pharmacy and McMaster Medicine, Dr. Mountjoy will explore the physiological and psychological impacts of RED-S on both youth and adult athletes, providing key insights into prevention, diagnosis, and management. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or healthcare provider, this session will equip you with the knowledge needed to promote healthy performance and long-term well-being in athletes of all ages. All members of the community are welcome to attend. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the foremost voices in the field!
Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Paint as Protest | Benjamin Eby Lecture

Reading socio-political experiences through graffiti and street art in conflict-affected societies.

Street art and graffiti can provide socio-political commentary and rich insight into societies, cultures, social issues, trends, political discourse, and spatial and territorial identities and claims. Through his field research in Cyprus, Northern Ireland, and Canada, Dr. Eric Lepp will engage with graffiti as a spatial and temporal resource in societies undergoing social and political transformation.