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Saturday, February 1, 2025

Celebrating Black History Month 2025

by Vivek Goel, President and Vice-Chancellor

The University of Waterloo is proud to celebrate Black History Month. Black History Month in Canada celebrates the contributions and achievements of Black Canadians and communities. It was officially recognized in 1995 when the House of Commons unanimously adopted a motion introduced by the Honourable Jean Augustine, the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament.

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Debunking myths about GMOs

by Jordan Flemming, University Relations

For years, you've been warned about "Frankenfoods" lurking in your grocery store, but what if everything you thought you knew about GMOs (genetically modified organism) was wrong? Despite overwhelming scientific consensus on their safety and benefits, genetically modified foods remain one of the most unfairly villainized innovations in modern agriculture.