University of Waterloo events

Sandra Jabbour's MFA Thesis exhibition "Ahsan Hdeyeh 3ana" explores themes of memory, family dynamics, multilingualism, diaspora, and Jabbour’s relationship to her Syrian and Lebanese cultures. Notably, her paintings are infused with her personal interpretations of imagery drawn from her familial archive of VHS tapes from the late 90s and early 2000s.

Maddie Lychek's MFA Thesis exhibition "Could Be a Person or Multiple Hotdogs" subverts dominant narratives surrounding racialization, diaspora, and queerness by a refusal to flatten the artist’s multiple identities (Filipino, Slovak, masculine, lesbian) in ways that align with broader institutional narratives of inclusion.

The Water Institute and the Faculty of Engineering are pleased to present the 2025–26 AEESP Distinguished Lecture, Using Nature-Based Treatment to Solve Some of the World’s Water Crises, presented by David Sedlak, PhD, Plato Malozemoff Distinguished Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley.

Sandra Jabbour's MFA Thesis exhibition "Ahsan Hdeyeh 3ana" explores themes of memory, family dynamics, multilingualism, diaspora, and Jabbour’s relationship to her Syrian and Lebanese cultures. Notably, her paintings are infused with her personal interpretations of imagery drawn from her familial archive of VHS tapes from the late 90s and early 2000s.

Maddie Lychek's MFA Thesis exhibition "Could Be a Person or Multiple Hotdogs" subverts dominant narratives surrounding racialization, diaspora, and queerness by a refusal to flatten the artist’s multiple identities (Filipino, Slovak, masculine, lesbian) in ways that align with broader institutional narratives of inclusion.

Join the University of Waterloo and the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) for a timely conversation on health and AI. Together, we will explore how AI is changing everyday care, professional practice, and public confidence in medicine. 

The Waterloo Institute for Complexity & Innovation (WICI) is pleased to host Complexity Day, a cross‑disciplinary gathering exploring how complex systems thinking connects mathematics, physics, and economics.

Clara Hughes, a six-time Olympic medalist and mental health advocate, shares her candid experience living with depression to inspire others to face their fears and find their voice. As the founding spokesperson for Bell Let's Talk, she explores the power of movement to change lives and emphasizes the importance of deep connection with oneself and others.

People who have excess seedlings (whether grown themselves or acquired elsewhere) can swap for other seedlings, or simply donate them. Those who are interested in getting seedlings but do not have seedlings to trade can bring a non-perishable food item as payment during the swap. The donated food will be given to WUSA’s Food Support Service. Any leftover seedlings will be donated to a community organization.

Gen Z talent preferences have shifted over time, and it matters. Our free virtual event provides insights for HR professionals and hiring managers who want to understand where Gen Z preferences align and where they differ. We’ll spotlight how to stand out during recruitment, perceptions of AI in the workplace and how supervisor support can drive successful and impactful work experiences.