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
Velocity Co-Op Innovation Challenge
Elevate Your Winter Co-op Experience with Velocity! Get ready to enhance your problem-solving skills and adopt an innovative mindset at our exciting Co-op Innovation Challenge brought to you by Velocity and Co-operative Education. This hands-on event is open to all students from any faculty or program with a co-op component.
Computer Museum Open House
Date: Saturday, October 26 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: DC 1301
Interested in retro gaming and vintage computer systems? Come to the Computer Museum Open House! We'll have a variety of games set up on our functioning systems for visitors to interact with, alongside other artifacts from our collection.
Featuring: History of Computing for Tweens Learn about the history of counting, computing devices, and how an abacus works with a tasty treat! This presentation will be given by Scott Campbell from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. in DC 1304.
Kids' Science Open House
Join us on October 26th for an extravaganza of hands-on science discovery for school-age kids. From 10:30 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday, we'll fill the Science Teaching Complex (STC) and EIT with opportunities for kids to explore science! This is a free event.
Collaborative Water Program information session
Interested in adding a Water Qualification to Your University of Waterloo graduate degree?
The University of Waterloo’s Collaborative Water Program (CWP) is the most interdisciplinary water graduate program in Canada. Co-delivered by 11 departments and schools from all 6 faculties, over 400 students have participated in the CWP since its launch in 2013.
Femtech Innovation Challenge
Are you passionate about making a difference in women’s health? Join us for an exciting innovation challenge and contribute to groundbreaking solutions!
From October 28 to November 8, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with your peers to develop innovative solutions that address pressing issues in menopause, breast health, and gynecological health.
Velocity Presents: Startup 101 - Founder communications
Effectively communicating about your startup is not an important thing, it’s THE most important thing. Learn more about the art of persuading team members, potential investors and everyone else – on and off stage.
Eco Haunt: Bonfire
Come and join the Climate Action Program's for their student event: Eco Haunt! Join the spooky Halloween night celebration wearing your best costume! Enjoy delicious s’mores and hot chocolate by the fire.
Things to bring:
Bring a mug for hot chocolate
Dress for the weather
Bring a friend!
Employer Information Session for October 28th
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Open House
The Quantum - Nano Fabrication and Characterization Facility (QNFCF) and Transformative Quantum Technologies (TQT) will be hosting a TEM Open House on Tuesday, October 29, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at QNC 0101 to celebrate one year of QNFCF's launch of advanced S/TEM capabilities. Join us for a series of engaging presentations covering the latest advancements in TEM technology, sample preparation techniques, and data analysis methods.
Treaty Girl exhibit at Longhouse Labs
Created by Courtney Skye (Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan) and curated by Alex Jacobs-Blum (Cayuga Nation, Wolf Clan), Treaty Girl aims to make visible the many generations of girls who are embodying Treaty, survival, and joy.