Events

Convocation is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. The University of Waterloo is proud to honour the many accomplishments of our 2021 Faculty of Health graduates and will mark this milestone with a virtual convocation ceremony.

Vikram Patel is a recipient of the 2019 John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award for his world-leading research in global mental health, generating knowledge on the burden and determinants of mental health problems in low- and middle-income countries and pioneering approaches for the prevention and treatment of mental health in low-resource settings.

Come join in conversation with Tanya Casole-Gouveia, Producer at CBC. Tanya will be speaking to us about branding in social media, keeping a healthy work- life balance, the importance of networking, and how money is not the only way to be paid.

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Join us in conversation with Laura Healey, the Footwear Innovation Manager at PUMA, as we discuss her helpful experiences at Waterloo, the experience of working in another country as a Canadian citizen, the transition from academics to industry, and so much more!

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The Office of Research presents a panel presentation and discussion for Waterloo faculty, staff, and students examining the future of employment due to COVID-19. The panel features external experts and Waterloo researchers including Public Health Sciences' Ellen MacEachen.

Interested in pursuing a research-based master's or PhD and need to find a supervisor? Join us for an "ask-me-anything" session with Kinesiology and Health Sciences faculty supervisors and graduate students. They'll share their top tips and experiences. Visit event page for session details and to register.

Interested in pursuing a research-based master's or PhD and need to find a supervisor? Join us for a VIRTUAL "ask me anything" session with Recreation and Leisure Studies faculty supervisors and graduate students. They'll share their top tips and experiences. Visit event page for session details and to register.

Be one of 30 people to join Jessica Vandermey, Sales Director at Kensington Tours, for a casual conversation on her career journey. Jessica will share highlights from her career and experiences working in the tourism industry.

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Interested in pursuing a research-based master's or PhD and need to find a supervisor? Join us for a VIRTUAL "ask me anything" session with the School of Public Health Sciences faculty supervisors and graduate students. They'll share their top tips and experiences. Visit event page for session details and to register.

Join in coversation with Ben Reid (BSc '10, MSc '13, KHS), the Territory Business Manager at Dexcom, about his career journey. Ben will share how he eventually landed in a sales role, how invaluable his undergrad learnings were and how rewarding it has been.