Events

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.

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.

Join us for the region’s largest Canada Day festival!

Each year, the University of Waterloo and our Federation of Students thank our community for its partnership and mutual support by hosting Waterloo Region's flagship Canada Day Celebration.

The Canada Day Celebration offers entertainment for all ages, including a range of family activities, delicious festival food and drinks, live performances by outstanding Canadian talent, and a spectacular fireworks display.

Watch for more details!

In part of the Faculty of Applied Health Science's 50th anniversary, the faculty is hosting an outdoor movie, taking place in the Village 1 Green on July 25 form 9:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The movie featured will be " Ferris Bueller's Day Off". 

Date may change due to weather. 

Doors Open Waterloo Region is holding their 15th annual Free Talk on September 16th and is inviting the whole community to join in.

In 2017, the School of Optometry and Vision Science will mark its 50th anniversary since moving to the University of Waterloo in 1967. We hope you will join us to mark this important milestone!

Please save the date and plan on joining us for a weekend celebration!

Matika Wilbur is an acclaimed portrait photographer and social documentarian from the Swinomish and Tulalip tribes of the Pacific Northwest. She is currently working on Project 562, a multi-year national photo and narrative undertaking to reveal contemporary Indian identity.

Free public lectures brought to you by the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, in partnership with Waterloo Public Library and the City of Waterloo.

Join us for a talk with Farrah, followed by a panel discussion to address sexual violence and resources for individuals affected by sexual violence.