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In 1957, we took our first classes in prefabs erected at what was Waterloo College on Albert Street. That fall we put the first Engineering float in the Waterloo College Homecoming Parade – a model of the planet with the moon and the just launched first Russian sputnik floating over head. From that humble beginning, the UWaterloo Engineering program has been successful beyond the wildest dreams of its founders. The curriculum and approach to engineering education has changed dramatically and will continue to do so.

Thursday, June 15, 2017 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

50th Anniversary Celebration of the School of Architecture

On June 15, you're invited to a special evening to launch a year of celebration marking the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. Waterloo Architecture was created in 1967, Canada’s Centennial year, in anticipation of continued growth and increased demand for design.

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Beyond 60: The Promises and Realities of Artificial Intelligence

Doctoral students explore one research theme from interdisciplinary perspectives.

Join Waterloo’s Associate Vice-President, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs, Jeff Casello and D. George Dixon, Vice-President, University Research at the “Beyond 60” GRADtalks event.

As we kick-off the University of Waterloo’s spring convocation in this special 60th Anniversary year, join us to hear from Roberta L. Jamieson, known as one of Canada’s important visionaries and leaders.

people around a blueprint of the University campus

Over his 48-year career as a student and professor at the University of Waterloo, Rick Haldenby has observed and, many times, been directly involved in the design of buildings on and off campus. In this all new talk he will weave stories of buildings into a narrative that visits both high and not-so-high points in the development of the built fabric of a great institution.

Tuesday, April 11, 2017 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Celebration 2017 launch event

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Friday, March 31, 2017 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Conflicts and agreements: Canada’s foundations and their consequences

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Thursday, March 16, 2017 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Beyond 60 Community Lecture: Post-truth. Fake news. Alternative facts.

Why are lies creeping into so many platforms of public discourse? Join three professors from three Faculty of Arts disciplines for a panel discussion and Q&A that will tackle the truth about lies.

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 12:00 am - 12:00 am EST (GMT -05:00)

2017 TD Walter Bean Lecture in Environment

TD Walter Bean Lecture in Environment

The Faculty of Environment is proud to welcome world-renowned professor of economics Dr. Jeffrey D. Sachs as the 2017 TD Walter Bean Visiting Professor.

Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals: Identifying Critical Steps for Canadian Impact

Tuesday, March 28th
11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Fed Hall, University of Waterloo

Waterloo is celebrating 60 years of innovation in 2017, which is also the 150^th anniversary of Canada and Ontario. An important part of that shared history is the Order of Ontario, marking its 30^th anniversary as the province’s highest honour. Over three decades, it has defined a community of excellence and innovation that has helped the province grow and thrive.

Waterloo luminaries figure among members of the Order, including two graduates, one faculty member and one past chancellor

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Becoming a UWaterloo engineer – A reflection on 60 years and a look to the future