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
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.
Employer Information Session for January 17th
The following Employer is hosting Employer Information Session on January 17th:
- Genesys | Information Session
Make sure to register through WaterlooWorks and check the Employer Information Sessions calendar for any updates!
UW Entrepreneurship Society Meet and Greet
Join us for a fun and interactive Meet & Greet hosted by the UW Entrepreneurship Society! This event is open to new members and anyone interested in joining our vibrant community of innovators and entrepreneurs. Attendees can enjoy snacks, mingle with like-minded individuals, and participate in an exciting game of Jeopardy, tailored to entrepreneurship and our society’s mission. It’s the perfect way to connect, learn, and have fun in a casual and welcoming environment.
Staebler Insurance OER Fellows Grant Information Session (in-person)
Making learning materials freely accessible and available to the Waterloo community is part of the Library's mission. This session will provide an overview of the grant application process for the 2025-2026 application process, with an opportunity to ask questions.
Employer Information Session for January 21st
The following Employer is hosting Employer Information Session on January 21st:
- EVAMAX | The Intersection of Finance, Technology, and Innovation: Career Insights from EVAMAX Group
Make sure to register through WaterlooWorks and check the Employer Information Sessions calendar for any updates!
Employer Information Session for January 22nd
The following Employer is hosting Employer Information Session on January 21st:
- Bird Construction | Breaking Ground: Women in Construction
Make sure to register through WaterlooWorks and check the Employer Information Sessions calendar for any updates!
WaterTalk | Unbottled: Plastic Water, Inequality, and Water Justice
As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Daniel Jaffee, Professor of Sociology at Portland State University, Oregon, US, will present Unbottled: Plastic Water, Inequality, and Water Justice.
This WaterTalk will be held online via Zoom.
Employer Information Session for January 23rd
The following Employer is hosting Employer Information Session on January 21st:
- Align technology | Align Technology (Invisalign) - VIRTUAL Information Session
Make sure to register through WaterlooWorks and check the Employer Information Sessions calendar for any updates!
Critical Tech Talk 11: Speculative Imaginaries and Technological Design
Join the Critical Tech Talk series to hear guest speaker Sherryl Vint, Professor of Media and Cultural Studies at the University of California, on how speculative fiction can help us cultivate a more inclusive social imagination.
Consent Week W2025
SVPRO – the Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office is preparing for Winter Consent Week - Monday January 27th – Friday January 31st. This is an opportunity for the UWaterloo Community to continue discussions about consent and set intentions to normalize, consider and understand consent in new ways.