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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, June 19, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day!

On June 19th, in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Office of Indigenous Relations (OIR) and the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) invite you to a celebration at BMH Green. Join us for a vibrant lunchtime concert featuring talented Indigenous student musicians, artisans, and cultural showcases. Enjoy a free "Taco in a Bag" lunch and connect in community as we celebrate Indigenous cultures and voices.

Thursday, June 19, 2025 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Inuit Identity: Who Is Resilient Inuk by Resilient Inuk

In honour of National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day, the UWaterloo Libraries present a session exploring the key aspects of Inuit identity, including the structure and importance of Inuit family trees, the cultural significance of the ulu, and the lasting trauma caused by derogatory terms, tuberculosis treatment policies and forced relocations.

Vanessa Brousseau, also known as Resilient Inuk, will share both heartfelt storytelling and historical context to foster understanding and support reconciliation through education.

Hybrid event. Register to join us online.

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Engineering the Future: design, build & maintain your workforce

Engineers are the architects of progress; driving innovation, solving global challenges, and shaping the systems that power our world. But a growing talent shortage threatens to stall this momentum. How do we ensure the future of engineering remains bold, resilient, and visionary?There's a a high demand for systems thinkers who can integrate engineering, business, and design.

Register for FREE webinar on "Engineering the Future: Design, Build & Maintain Your Workforce", a free, high-impact webinar featuring a live student panel and expert insights into how the next generation of engineers is redefining the sector.

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Engineering Graduate Studies Fair

Want to learn more about the Engineering Master’s and PhD programs offered at the University of Waterloo?

Join us for our in-person Graduate Studies Fair to have all your questions answered by Engineering faculty members, current grad students and admissions experts from each department!

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Shad Waterloo 2025 Open Day Exhibits

The participants of the Shad Waterloo high school enrichment program are holding a public open house to share highlights of their experiences, including creative ideas they have come up with to tackle this year’s design project theme.

Shad is a STEAM summer enrichment experience for high school students from across Canada (and around the world!). During Shad, students develop skills such as understanding and solving problems, communicating effectively, thinking critically, and collaborating within teams through hands-on projects.

To learn more about the Shad program, please visit the Shad Canada website: https://www.shad.ca/

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

IBPOC Student Writing Cafés

The IBPOC Student Writing Cafés are spaces where Indigenous, Black, and graduate students of colour can come together to form supportive communities of writers. Structured by timed writing spurts and breaks, these groups make space for concerns specific to IBPOC writers.

Where: SCH 228F

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Employer Information Sessions for June 25th

Calling all graduate students! Join us for an event featuring Jenike & Johanson, a globally recognized engineering firm specializing in the science of bulk material handling. Founded by Dr. Andrew Jenike, the company pioneered the field of bulk solids flow and storage. This employer information session is for students looking to land a full-time role.

This event will be held in E6 Room 4022.

J&J is looking for students interested in working across a variety of industries, including mining, geology, chemical science, pharmaceuticals, and sustainable energy. This event is targeted to all engineering students (mechanical, computer, chemical, etc.) as well as geologists and students in mining-related disciplines, but anybody is welcome!