News archive - July 2020

Friday, July 31, 2020

Reminder: Face coverings are now required on campus

On Thursday, July 31 the following email was sent to current graduate students

To: All employees and graduate students

From: Kate Windsor, Director of Safety

Subject: Reminder: Face coverings are now required on campus

What’s changed:

Friday, July 31, 2020

Academic Readiness Bursary now available to students

The new Academic Readiness Bursary provides assistance for students who are or will be registered in the fall 2020 term and who may incur costs related to studying remotely in the fall term, as a result of COVID-19. Applications must be received by September 30, 2020.

Review the graduate student funding and fee information web page for details about what this new bursary covers, determine if you are eligible, and how you can apply.

Thursday, July 23, 2020

Graduate practica and internships – new process

On Thursday, July 23 the following email was sent to current graduate students

To: Graduate students

From: Liz Nilsen, Assistant Vice-President, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)

Subject: Graduate practica and internships – new process

Thursday, July 23, 2020

Update on campus activities

On Thursday, July 23 the following email was sent to incoming graduate students for fall 2020

To: Incoming graduate students

From: Jeffrey Casello, Associate-Vice President, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)

Subject: update on campus activities

As the University of Waterloo continues to plan for the fall 2020, below are some updates that were recently shared with the University of Waterloo community and that may also impact you, as incoming graduate students:

Tuesday, July 21, 2020