Fall 2023 PhD graduates dinner reception

Registration has closed for this event.

A doctoral degree represents the culmination of hard work and dedication; seeing it through to the finish line is a testament to hard work and perseverance!

Doctoral graduate students (including up to one guest of their choosing) and their graduate supervisor(s) are invited to attend a complimentary dinner reception to commemorate their achievements.

Note: This event is in addition to the University-wide convocation ceremonies taking place in fall 2023.

Information on how to register for the event will be emailed directly to doctoral students who have been approved to graduate for fall 2023 and their supervisor(s). We encourage PhD graduates, their guests, and supervisors to submit photos of your (or your student’s) time at Waterloo for a collage. This collage will be presented at the event and on the GSPA website following the event. You can submit photos using our Qualtrics photo submission form. The deadline to submit photos is October 10.

Event details

Location:

Federation Hall (FED) – the building is wheelchair accessible, and parking is available in the pay lot across the road (Lot M).

Event parking:

Lot M – Visitor Pay and display (permit valid in lot M only) – cost = $6.00

Visitor parking is available by purchasing a ticket from the pay and display machine. A valid permit must be always displayed. Pay & Display permits purchased here are valid only in M-lot. The permit machine accepts coins, WatCard, Visa or Mastercard. Machines in these lots do not issue change.

What to expect:

• You will be greeted as you enter the front door of Fed Hall (FED); you will go up the ramp to the front entrance of the event venue, where you will find a reception desk for check-in of graduates, guests, and supervisors/co-supervisors.
• A drink ticket (for alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages) will be provided to each guest upon check-in.
• Graduates will be provided with a gift.
• A coat check will be available (please note, we cannot be responsible for lost/stolen items).
• Seating is not pre-arranged. You are welcome to sit where you wish.
• There will be a photo booth available for you and your guests to take commemorative photos throughout the evening (the booth will be closed during formal speeches).
• Present your ticket at the bar for a beverage of your choice (there will also be a wine pouring during dinner). Additional drinks can be purchased for a fee. Debit/credit cards are accepted (no cash).
• A buffet dinner with dessert and coffee will be available. Tables will be called up to partake in the buffet.
• After dinner there will be short speeches from doctoral graduates, as well as senior administrators from the University of Waterloo; the formal speech component will also include a highlight of photos submitted by students, guests, and supervisors.
• If you require any additional details, please contact Ashley Ryan, Graduate and Postdoctoral Programming Specialist.