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International Humanitarian Law and the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) @ 20 Years
In December 2001, the International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty released its ground-breaking report “The Responsibility to Protect” or R2P as it is now commonly known. Twenty years later, the norm of R2P remains contested.
Book Launch: Peace is Everyone's Business
Celebrate the launch of Peace is Everyone's Business, with presentations by Lowell Ewert, Fred Bird, and a few collaborators during this virtual event. Afterwards, ask the editors and authors your questions during a Q&A segment.
Life Upstairs: Stories from Brubacher House
"What would it be like to live in a museum?"
Join us for an evening of storytelling and conversation with past and present Brubacher House Hosts in celebration of the new LIFE UPSTAIRS digital exhibit.
Ensemble End of Term concerts - Fall 2021
Please join us for a wonderful end of term Ensemble concert series. These will remain posted until next term.
Chamber Choir End of Term Concert - Fall 2021
The University of Waterloo Chamber Choir sings a varied program including works by Indigenous composer Andrew Balfour, Indian-American composer Reena Esmail and Haitian-American composer Sydney Guillaume. Other composers whose works will be performed include Healey Willan, Rene Clausen, Benjamin Britten and Morton Lauridsen.
Balinese Gamelan Ensemble Fall 2021 End of Term Concert
Please join us for a joint online concert with the University of Waterloo Balinese Gamelan Ensemble and the Grebel Community Gamelan. The video premiere will be released on Thursday, December 9 at 7pm, and will be posted on this website.
Orchestra@UWaterloo End of Term Concert
Please join us for the online premiere of the Orchestra@UWaterloo Fall Term concert. The orchestra is directed by Daniel Warren, and this term consists of string players only. Members include undergraduate students, grad students, staff, and alumni.
Arranger's Corner: The University of Waterloo Jazz Ensemble End of Term Concert
Please join us for a tribute to the arrangers of big band jazz presented by the University of Waterloo Jazz Ensemble. Directed by Michael Wood, the Jazz Ensemble has been a crowd favourite for many years. Special guest saxophonist and UW alumni Ernie Kalwa will also join the band.
Spiritual Needs of Older Adults with Secular Beliefs
A Webinar for Spiritual Care Providers and Interested Others
To be human is to have a spiritual dimension, regardless of beliefs. Those with secular and humanistic beliefs still have spiritual needs even if they may not articulate them or use that language. Often people with secular beliefs are considered ‘aspiritual’. They can also resist spiritual support believing it comes with a religious agenda or proselytization. It is important to understand the spiritual needs of those with secular beliefs and be able to offer spiritual support in a way that is helpful to those individuals.