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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

Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Lectures in Catholic Experience presents Matt Hoven

"In a Small Way, Hockey Can Improve the World": Father David Bauer's Vision for Canada's Game

Born in 1924, David Bauer grew up in a prominent Waterloo family that had strong connections to local, international and professional sport. Despite dreams of playing in the NHL, he chose to become a priest with the Basilian Fathers and dedicated himself to improving hockey for the nation's youth. He coached the St. Michael's Majors to the Memorial Cup in 1961 and then established Canada's National Team in men's hockey.

Saturday, November 16, 2024 9:30 am - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Fusion Conference

The Fusion Conference, operating since 2004, is a conference hosted at the University of Waterloo that merges knowledge from science, business, and technology fields through a unique theme each year. The conference is organized by students from the Science and Business program, but undergraduate students and high school students are welcome and encouraged to attend. The Fusion Conference prepares delegates for leadership roles by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills in our rapidly changing world.  

Monday, November 18, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Innovation and Emerging Technologies in Sustainable Aeronautics at University of Waterloo

Registration is Open! Sign up here by October 14th.

University of Waterloo faculty members are invited to join corporate and industry professionals on campus for Academic Industry Meeting Day (AIMday). Established in 2008 at Uppsala University, Sweden, AIMday has been implemented and refined by leading universities around the world.

Join us on November 18th to discuss industry challenges in sustainable aeronautics that spans several different areas and disciplines.

AIMday is a unique and highly effective program for university-based researchers and organizations to connect, build partnerships and bring world-class research to life. By matching academic expertise with the needs of organizations, AIMday furthers understanding and enables new perspectives on real-world problems.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Sustainable Aeronautics Summit 2024

Experience innovation and sustainability at the Sustainable Aeronautics Summit on November 19th, 2024. Hosted by the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA), this premier event brings together industry leaders and visionary thinkers to work towards a sustainable future for aviation and aerospace. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this transformative journey!

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Digital Tools and Methods: An Introduction to Data Cleanup

Learn the basics of cleaning up tabular data using OpenRefine. In this workshop, a combination of presentation, hands-on demonstration and question & answer period, data cleanup will be explored within the broader context of using data to answer a research question. No prior coding knowledge or web scraping skills are required to participate.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Identify problems in a dataset and steps to fix them

  • Use the open-source software OpenRefine to perform basic data cleanup tasks

Please register to receive the online event link and help us understand specific disciplinary considerations.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Driving Co-op Talent to the trucking & Logistics sector; TruckingHR Canada

Looking for forward-thinking talent and funding to drive your business?

Connect with TruckingHR Canada and the Waterloo's top emerging co-op talent, ready to transform the trucking and logistics industry.

Learn how to recruit co-op talent, understand the labour impact & opportunities, and walk through five simple hiring steps and funding resources to support your hire.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

TH'OWXIYA: The Hungry Feast Dish

From the Kwantlen First Nation village of Squa’lets comes the tale of Th’owxiya, an old and powerful spirit that inhabits a feast dish of tempting, beautiful foods from around the world. When she catches a hungry mouse named Kw’at’el stealing a piece of cheese from her dish, she threatens to devour Kw’at’el’s whole family, unless he can bring Th’owxiya two child spirits. Ignorant but desperate, Kw’at’el sets out on an epic journey to fulfill the spirit’s demands.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST (GMT -05:00)

TH'OWXIYA: The Hungry Feast Dish

From the Kwantlen First Nation village of Squa’lets comes the tale of Th’owxiya, an old and powerful spirit that inhabits a feast dish of tempting, beautiful foods from around the world. When she catches a hungry mouse named Kw’at’el stealing a piece of cheese from her dish, she threatens to devour Kw’at’el’s whole family, unless he can bring Th’owxiya two child spirits. Ignorant but desperate, Kw’at’el sets out on an epic journey to fulfill the spirit’s demands.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

TH'OWXIYA: The Hungry Feast Dish

From the Kwantlen First Nation village of Squa’lets comes the tale of Th’owxiya, an old and powerful spirit that inhabits a feast dish of tempting, beautiful foods from around the world. When she catches a hungry mouse named Kw’at’el stealing a piece of cheese from her dish, she threatens to devour Kw’at’el’s whole family, unless he can bring Th’owxiya two child spirits. Ignorant but desperate, Kw’at’el sets out on an epic journey to fulfill the spirit’s demands.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

GIS Day 2024

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day is a day to share how GIS technology supports research, informs decision-making and creates a positive impact around the world.

The Library’s Geospatial Centre, Environment Technology & Instructional Support (ETIS), and the Waterloo Association of Geography Students (WAGS) have partnered to host an afternoon of learning.