Today is the first day of International Week 2020. International Week is a great opportunity to recognize and promote the value of international and intercultural experiences, collaboration abroad and the importance of internationalization on campus.
Waterloo International is a proud participant in the UWaterloo Green Office Initiative and has recently achieved Silver Certification.
Waterloo International recentlyaccepted a donation of 5,000 face masks from Sci Innovation Centre, Canada Confederation of Shenzhen Associations, and Canada Aixin Charity Foundation, on behalf of the University of Waterloo.
Representatives from Waterloo International, and other campus partners, attended the annual International Women’s Day Dinner, hosted by the University of Waterloo, to acknowledge the important role women play in society. Dean of Applied Health Sciences, Lili Liu was the distinguished guest speaker.
The University of Waterloo was pleased to welcome Professors Marc-André Pick and Daniel-André Dücker from Hamburg University of Technology in Germany. While on campus, both delegates met with various faculties and departments, including a Waterloo International team, led by Assistant Vice-President, International Operations, Christine McWebb.
Waterloo International recently joined the Office of Research and other campus partners, in a meeting with a French delegation from the University of Bordeaux. Key discussions focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two institutions, exploring new joint research projects, as well as reviewing existing and past research collaborations.
The University of Waterloo has launched a new website for updates related to the Coronavirus. A team of stakeholders from across campus meets regularly to monitor and provide updates on the current Coronavirus situation. For the latest developments and updates, as well as answers to some frequently asked questions, visit: https://uwaterloo.ca/coronavirus/
Ambassador of Canada to Brazil, H.E. Jennifer May, and trade commissioners from Global Affairs Canada–Waterloo Office, Sonia Hukil, and Syed Sameer, met with University of Waterloo officials for discussions on Canada-Brazil relations in higher education.
International Relations Manager, Ishari Waduwara-Jayabahu recently visited the High Commission of Canada to Sri Lanka and the Maldives and met with the High Commissioner, David McKinnon and other officials. Discussions focused on exploring new partnerships with academic institutions and industries in the region. Sharing open resources, co-op placements with companies in Sri Lanka and creating programs to empower women, were among several topics raised during the meeting.
An outbound delegation, led by Ian Rowlands, Associate Vice-President, International, visited Xiamen University in China and met with the Vice-President, Yun-bao Jiang.